Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 – Specs Comparison

ByOpe Yemi Last updated Samsung Comparison

Comparing Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 using their specifications.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
DESIGN AND DISPLAYSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Screen Sizeunfolded screen: 7.6-inches,
folded screen: 6.2-inches		unfolded screen: 6.7-inches,
folded screen: 1.9-inches
Display TypeDynamic AMOLED 2Xunfolded screen: Dynamic AMOLED 2X,
folded screen: Super AMOLED
High Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Screen Resolutionunfolded screen: 2208 x 1768 pixels,
folded screen: 2268 x 832 pixels		unfolded screen: 2640 x 1080 pixels,
folded screen: 512 x 260 pixels
Pixel Densityunfolded screen: 374 PPI,
folded screen: 387 PPI		unfolded screen: 426 PPI
Brightnessunfolded screen: 1200 nits,
folded screen: 1000 nits		unfolded screen: 1200 nits
Weight271 grams183 grams
Height158.2 mmunfolded screen: 166 mm,
folded screen: 86.4 mm
Widthunfolded screen: 128.1 mm,
folded screen: 67.1 mm		unfolded screen: 72.2 mm,
folded screen: 72.2 mm
Thicknessunfolded screen: 6.4 mm,
folded screen: 14.4 – 16 mm		unfolded screen: 6.9 mm,
folded screen: 15.9 – 17.1 mm
Front/Display Materialunfolded: Plastic
folded: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus		unfolded: Plastic
Side/Frame MaterialAluminumAluminum
Back MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victusunfolded: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Water ResistantIPX8IPX8
Stylus PenYesNo
Available ColorPhantom Black,
Phantom Green,
Phantom Silver,
Thom Browne Edition,
Wooyoungmi Edition		Phantom Black,
Green,
Dream White,
Bespoke Edition,
Thom Browne Edition,
Lavender,
Cream,
White,
Gray,
Pink,
Wooyoungmi Edition
NETWORKSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
2GYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
Sim TypeNano and eSIMNano and eSIM
OPERATING SYSTEMSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
UI VersionUpgradable to One UI 5.1Upgradable to One UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 11,
Upgradable to Android 13		Android 11,
Upgradable to Android 13
PROCESSOR/CHIPSETSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Processor Type5nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G5nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Processor SpeedOcta-core,
1 (2.84 GHz Cortex-X1),
3 (2.42 GHz Cortex-A78),
and
4 (1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)		Octa-core,
1 (2.84 GHz Cortex-X1),
3 (2.42 GHz Cortex-A78),
and
4 (1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Graphics ProcessorAdreno 660Adreno 660
REAR CAMERASamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Main (wide)12 MP, f/1.8 with Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS12 MP, f/1.8 with Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto12 MP, f/2.4 with OIS, PDAF, and 2x Optical ZoomNo
Periscope TelephotoNoNo
MacroNoNo
DepthNoNo
Video Recording4K @60fps,
1080P @60/240fps (gyro-EIS),
720P @960fps (gyro-EIS),
HDR10+		4K @30/60fps,
1080P @60/240fps,
720P @960fps,
HDR10+
FRONT CAMERASamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Wide10 MP, f/2.210 MP, f/2.4
Under Screen4 MP, f/1.8No
UltrawideNoNo
Video Recording4K @30fps,
1080P @30fps,
gyro-EIS		4K @30fps
MEMORYSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
RAM12GB8GB
Internal Storage256GB,
512GB		128GB,
256GB
microSD CardNoNo
BATTERYSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
TypeLi-Po Non-removableLi-Po Non-removable
Capacity4400 mAh3300 mAh
Wired Charging25 Watts15 Watts
Wireless Charging11 Watts10 Watts
Reverse Wireless Charging4.5 Watts4.5 Watts
SENSORSSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
AccelerometerYesYes
ProximityYesYes
CompassYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
FingerprintSide-MountedSide-Mounted
CONNECTIVITYSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Bluetoothv5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HDv5.1, A2DP, LE
USBType-C 3.2Type-C 2.0
GPSGPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO		GPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e,
Dual Band,
Wi-Fi Direct		Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6,
Dual Band,
Wi-Fi Direct
NFCYesYes
Samsung PayYesYes
Samsung DeXYesNo
BixbyYesNo
MULTIMEDIASamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
LoudspeakerYes, Stereo SpeakersYes, Stereo Speakers
FM RadioNoNo
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
AVAILABILITYSamsung Z Fold 3Samsung Z Flip 3
Announced Date11th of August 202111th of August 2021
Released Date27th of August 202127th of August 2021

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