Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date, price, and specs
Loyal Samsung fans who keep track of all the mobile developments knew what to expect from Wednesday’s big Samsung Unpacked event. Instead of the Galaxy Note 21, we got two foldable phones this year, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Both of them appeared in numerous leaks long before today’s Unpacked event, and we’ve known everything about them for a while now. The leaks don’t make the Fold 3 and Flip 3 any less exciting. It’s quite the opposite. And Samsung just confirmed all the great rumors about the phones. The Fold 3 and Flip 3 are more durable than any previous foldable handset. They feature great hardware. And they’re going to be more affordable than the previous models. Here’s everything you need to know about the new phone, including Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 release date and price.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 design and build quality
The Fold 3 looks a lot like the original Fold and the second-gen model that launched last year. There’s a primary foldable screen on the inside that measures 7.6 inches and supports 120Hz. But there’s no camera hole punching through the foldable screen. The camera is hidden under the screen this time, which is awesome. On the outside, we have a smaller 6.2-inch external screen with a hole-punch selfie camera.
The Galaxy Fold 3 is supposed to be more durable than its predecessors. The phone has IPX8 water resistance, which means accidental spills won’t let water enter the handset. Samsung also designed an “Armor” aluminum frame that should increase hinge protection. The new aluminum structure should be 10% more durable than before.
Protecting the external display and the rear panel is Corning’s most durable Gorilla Glass Victus. The foldable display has a second-gen Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) cover that’s 80% more durable than last year. This is what makes possible S Pen support on the handset.
High-end Galaxy Z Fold 3 specs
The 7.6-inch Infinity Display features an under-display camera that hides the selfie cam almost perfectly. The display area covering the camera might be visible in certain apps, but that’s a compromise that’s easy to accept. Samsung is going for an all-screen experience and a great camera.
