At almost half price, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the cheapest folding smartphone

Launched last year, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 seduced not only by its foldable format and its powerful technical sheet, but also by its price, lower than the other models of the Korean firm. Currently, this smartphone is even cheaper than usual since Rakuten offers it at 589 euros instead of 1,059 euros.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 at the beach. // Source: Frandroid – Anthony Wonner and Arnaud Gelineau

Announced in the summer of 2021, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 represented a small revolution, at the time when the Korean brand had already released two generations of very expensive foldable models. Indeed, the public might finally acquire a foldable smartphone around 1,000 euros, a price which contrasted considerably with those of the other models, which were rather close to 1,500 euros. And if Samsung already has sell twice as many Galaxy Z Flip 4 than Galaxy Z Flip 3 in 2022, the latter is still very recommendable today. Especially since his price has never been so low.

What to remember regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

• A 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
• A convenient clamshell format
• A powerful smartphone powered by a Snapdragon 888

Usually offered at 1,059 euros, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently offered at 589 euros on Rakuten. By joining for free Club R, 41.30 euros will be offered to you on your next purchases. Finally, note that the model will be shipped from Ireland.

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A flip smartphone with improved finishes

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 will satisfy nostalgic people who still remember their famous flip phones. Here, the South Korean firm has chosen to use this format, while adding robustness and exemplary finishes. When you open the smartphone, you are faced with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, Full HD + and refreshed at 120 Hz for a beautiful fluidity of images. Enough to enjoy great visual comfort, with bright colors, deep blacks and infinite contrasts as OLED knows how to do. The smartphone also has a second screen, which is visible when the flap is folded down. Unlike the first Z Flip, this panel is a bit larger and stands at 1.9 inches once morest 1.1 inches. A very practical change to make the information more visible without having to unfold the smartphone.

We will also appreciate the comfort and good portability of this Z Flip 3, since folded, it measures only 72.2 x 86.4 x 17.1 mm. You can therefore easily slip it into your pocket and hold it in the palm of your hand, especially since a host of functions can be used without having to open the phone, for example the possibility of launching a voice recorder or a music streaming app. More generally, note that this smartphone has an IPX8 certification which makes it resistant to splashes and immersion in water up to more than one meter deep.

A beautiful power in its entrails

On the performance side, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is powered by a powerful Snapdragon 888 chip, supported by 8 GB of RAM. It will allow you to perform all your common tasks without slowing down, whether you opt for web browsing or greedy 3D games. A small downside, however, for the autonomy of this model, which has a battery of only 3,300 mAh. Fast charging, on the other hand, will not go beyond 15W of power.

However, we will console ourselves with the photo part, since the Z Flip 3 integrates a photo module with a dual 12-megapixel sensor on the back, as well as a 10-megapixel selfie camera nestled in the bubble of the foldable screen. internal. Here we will be entitled to a wide-angle and an ultra-wide-angle (only), which will clearly do the job, with controlled algorithmic processing. However, we will have to do without the telephoto lens here. In addition, this photo block has been designed so that the smartphone is not unbalanced when placed on a table. A feature that is not found on all premium smartphones.

To find out even more, do not hesitate to read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3.

8 /10

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If you wish to have a broader overview of the models, folding or not, offered by the Korean brand, we invite you now to consult our guide to the best Samsung smartphones to buy in 2022.

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