Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The best folding phone for most people, this is a stylish flip phone that is actually worth buying

From £949

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SPECIFICATIONS

Screen 1.9-inch 260x512 Super AMOLED cover; 6.7-inch 2640x1080 120Hz Infinity Flex AMOLED inner CPU 64-bit octacore RAM 8GB Storage 128GB/256GB OS Android 11 Cameras 12MP ultra wide, 12MP wide cover; 10MP inner Connectivity USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 Weatherproofing IPX8 Battery 3300mAh Dimensions 72.2x86.4x17.1mm folded; 72.2x166.0x 6.9mm Weight 183g

Most smartphones look more or less identical. They are often samey slabs of glass that don’t really have much to set them apart physically. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is definitely not one of those. It looks completely different and it’s a really good-looking phone.

Naturally, when you fold it up it does feel quite thick. Measuring 72.2 x 86.4 x 17.1 – 15.9mm, it does add some bulk to your pocket but it’ll still be small enough to fit into it in the first place. At 183g, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G weighs the same as a regular smartphone, which makes it just as comfortable to use and hold.

One of the biggest changes is the build quality. Like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, this is one of Samsung’s toughest phones yet. It’s made from a durable Armor Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and it has the highest IPX8 rating, which means it’ll survive being dunked in water.