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| Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 3 with a bigger screen |
At an Unpacked event, Samsung announced what it sees as the future of mobile phones and foldable devices, showcasing the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 that showcase screen functionality in different ways.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 uses the original hardware for a larger, more useful and functional external display with a smaller cover screen.
The price of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 starts at $999, which brings the price of Samsung's foldable device below $1,000 for the first time.
This gives you 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM.
Like the more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is powered by Snapdragon 888 with 5G network and IPX8 water resistance.
Samsung offers two rear cameras with wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle lenses. Both are 12MP sensors, and the standard lens offers an f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization and the ability to record HDR10+ video.
Digital zoom capacity 10 times. Therefore, you cannot get the advanced spatial zoom of the S21 series.
The 6.7-inch 22:9 main screen has been switched from a 60Hz refresh rate to a smoother, adaptive 120Hz refresh rate that can be automatically adjusted to improve battery life.
Samsung introduces the Galaxy Z Flip 3. in the market
There is always a selfie camera at the top of the screen. This was after Samsung switched to the under-screen camera on the Fold 3.
The company has improved the durability of the protective layer covering ultra-thin glass. As for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, the company said that it has increased its functionality by 30%.
A smoother home screen is certainly a welcome improvement. But the main upgrade for this phone is the external display. It's now four times the size of the tiny ellipse on the original Z Flip, which was pretty much useless.
This time you have more space for widgets (music, calendar, timer, weather, etc.) and more space to check notifications.
The company said the title screen can display multiple lines of text. The deck screen is now large enough to be used as a viewfinder when taking selfies.
The company indicated that it can be used for video recording and video blogging. You can also access Android Quick Settings or Use Samsung Pay from the title screen.
It looks like Samsung has made enough improvements so that you can take the folded phone out of your pocket and respond to notifications or text messages without unlocking the phone.
Other upgrades to this phone include new stereo speakers that support Dolby Atmos sound effects. The company said the phone's flexible mode, which is activated when the phone is partially folded, places media such as videos or album art in the top half and automatically moves the controls down.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available in seven colors: cream, green, purple, black, grey, white and pink. Starting today, the phone will be available in stores on August 27.