Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G: when it comes to flip devices, the only competition Samsung have is itself. So here we have to compare the Galaxy Flip 5G of 2020 vs the Galaxy Flip 3 released on August 11, 2021. Let’s get to the full comparison below:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Key Specs
- 6.7″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED (120Hz)
- 8 GB RAM
- 128/256 GB ROM
- 12 + 12MP
- 10MP selfie
- Snapdragon 888 5G
- Android 11
- 3,300 mAh battery (15W)
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Key Specs
- 6.7″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB ROM
- 12 + 12MP
- 10MP selfie
- Snapdragon 865+
- Android 10; upgradeable to Android 11
- 3,300 mAh battery (15W)
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Display
The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 has a 6.7″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate enabled. The foldable smartphone’s screen brightness can max up to 1200 nits. Also, it has a bigger cover display that now measure up to 1.9-inch.
While the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5G has a 6.7″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen but no high refresh rate. Also, the cover screen is too small for any effective usage.
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In everyway, aside from the similar screen size, the 2021 Galaxy Flip3 has a better display quality ( better brightness, 120Hz and water resistant etc)
Camera
Both smartphones have similar camera setup. 12MP OIS main snapper and 12MP ultrawide lens. While upfront, both smartphones have 10MP selfie camera. Also the rear cameras on both phones can record video in 4K resolution.
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Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G
Galaxy Flip 3 is powered by Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. Paired with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage options. So it is faster and more reliable especially when it comes to 5G connectivity.
On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Flip 5G is powered by Snapdragon 865+ 5G chipset. Paired with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
Software
These two smartphones boot their respective skin software on top of Android OS out of the box. And at least, 4 years major OS update is sure on both devices.
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Battery
Battery capacity remain unchanged. Both foldable smartphones have 3,300 mAh capacity with 15W fast charge.
Price
The latest Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 is more affordable at launch with a starting price of $999 for the 8/128GB model. However, the Galaxy Flip 5G of 2020 is more expensive at launch because it had a single model of 8/256GB storage.
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Conclusion
With the latest Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 you’ll get a water resistant feature, a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection, a faster processor, 120Hz etc. And impressively, you get all these features for a more affordable price.
So if I’m to score both foldable smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Samsung Galaxy Flip3 (60%) while the Samsung Galaxy Flip 5G gets (40%).
Where to buy Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3
| Z Fold 3 | Price | Z Flip 3 | Price |
| Buy From Amazon UK | £1,599 | Buy From Amazon UK | £949 |
| Buy From Amazon US | $1,800 | Buy From Amazon US | $999 |
| Buy From Amazon Germany | €1,799 | Buy From Amazon Germany | €1,049 |
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