Samsung’s latest two new foldable smartphones, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, and Galaxy Flip3 5G are officially on sale in China. The sales started today and the cheapest model (starting price) is 7599 yuan ($1,179). The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will be available in three colours including meteorite black, valley green, and snow silver. The retail price of the Galaxy Z Fold3 12GB + 512GB is 14,999 yuan ($2,327).
As for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, it will be available in four colours including Moonlight Champagne, Meteorite Coast, Summer Night, and Dreamland Aurora. The price of the 8GB + 128GB version is 7599 yuan ($1,179) while the 8GB + 256GB is 7999 yuan ($1,241).
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G adopts a slimmer and simpler fashion style. The body is lighter and more portable than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. This smartphone comes with a 7.6-inch internal screen and supports an under-display camera. In addition, the new Eco screen display technology increased the screen brightness by 29% while further reducing power consumption. Moreover, the internal main screen and external screen of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G both support 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
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For the first time, a Samsung foldable smartphone supports the S Pen. This has been a feature of the Galaxy Note series for many years. Users can feel the enhancement of the multitasking experience brought by this optimized S Pen on the internal main screen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. It is also easier to take notes during a video call, or check to-dos when checking emails. Samsung provides users of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G with two versions of S Pen to choose from. There is the optin of the S Pen and S Pen Pro exclusively for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. Both S Pens use a special design with a retractable Pro nib and pressure-sensitive control technology. It is important to note that using any other S Pen will damage the screen of the Galaxy Z Fold3.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
The redesigned Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G external screen is 4 times the size of the previous generation, allowing users to view notifications and messages without having to unfold the phone. At the same time, this time the external screen supports widget functions, allowing users to more conveniently view the weather and step count statistics, and easily grasp the schedule.
For users who like personalization, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can also set the external screen wallpaper to match the style of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 or Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, thereby bringing a more uniform and visually impactful visual effect. Of course, users can also use the Samsung Smart Pay function to complete daily payments through the external screen.