Samsung Galaxy Z Flip vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Price | $599 | $175 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | — |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 183 g |
| Released | Feb 2020 | Aug 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | — |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2636 pixels | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 21.9:9 | — |
| Cover Display | 1.1-inch Super AMOLED, 300 x 112 pixels | 1.9 inches Super AMOLED, 260 x 512 pixels |
| Size Main | — | 6.7 inches, 101.6 cm2 (~84.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution Main | — | 1080 x 2640 pixels (~425 ppi density) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 660 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 256GB UFS 3.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR10+ recording, Tracking AF | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm | 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging (15W wired), Fast wireless charging (9W), Reverse wireless charging (4.5W) | 15W wired, 10W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm | — |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3mm (hinge) - 15.4mm (sagging) | — |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 183 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Dimensions Unfolded | — | 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | — | 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9-17.1 mm |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 11 | 2021, August 11 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, February 14 | Available. Released 2021, August 27 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 — Feb 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip versus Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 7/10.
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