Our quick take

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 - 4.0 / 5

Galaxy Z Fold 3 revisited: Long term test

How does it compare to the Z Fold 2?

  • S Pen stylus support Slightly slimmer (16mm) More powerful processor A more streamlined rear camera array 120Hz dynamic refresh for the front screen Under display camera for the foldable screen

Design and displays

  • Colours: Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver Dimensions (folded): 67.1 x 158.2 x 16mm / Weight: 271g Dimensions (unfolded): 128.1mm x 158.2 x 6.4mm Front display: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 2268 x 832 resolution, 120Hz dynamic refresh Unfolded display: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 2208 x 1768 resolution (XQGA+), 120Hz dynamic refresh

Performance

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB RAM 4400mAh battery capacity

Cameras

  • Triple rear cameras: Main: 12-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel autofocus Tele (2x): 12MP, f/2.4, optical stabilisation (OIS), Wide-angle (0.5x): 12MP, f/2.2 Cover camera: 10MP, f/2.2 / Under display camera: 4MP, f/1.8

  • Main: 12-megapixel, f/1.8 aperture, Dual Pixel autofocus Tele (2x): 12MP, f/2.4, optical stabilisation (OIS), Wide-angle (0.5x): 12MP, f/2.2

To recap

Although it’s not massively different to its predecessor, Samsung continues to deliver the most complete foldable experience on the market. Any such device inevitably comes with its share of issues - here, there are screen reflections, a central crease, and the under panel camera (UPC) isn’t entirely successful in its endeavours - but for sheer show-off factor the Z Fold 3’s uninterrupted view really delivers the wow factor.