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Samsung is bringing its Note series technology to Z Fold3

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For the first time on the Galaxy Z series, Samsung is bringing its Note series technology to Z Fold3—the S Pen functionality.  S Pen for Z Fold3 comes in two options: S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Samsung)

The phone has 7.6-inch Infinity Flex Display and built with Armor Aluminum along with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ to protect against scratches and accidental drops.  Z Fold3 is also equipped with IPX84 water resistance, so users no longer have to worry when caught in the rain.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Samsung)

When comparing with Galaxy Z Fold2, Z Fold3 is thinner and lighter in design.  The phone comes with a choice of three colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Green and Phantom Silver.  Samsung is offering the new phone with a lower price – $1,799.99.  The phone will be available on August 27.  

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G in Phantom Green, Phantom Black, and Phantom Silver
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G in Phantom Green, Phantom Black, and Phantom Silver (Samsung)

Technical Specifications

Main Screen

7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (22.5:18)

Infinity Flex Display (2208 x 1768)

374ppi, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

900 nits(HBM), 1200 nits(peak)

Cover Screen

6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (24.5:9), 2268 x 832

387ppi, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

1000 nits(HBM), 1500 nits(peak)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Samsung)

Dimension & Weight

Unfolded: 128.1 x 158.2 x 6.4mm

Folded: 67.1 x 158.2 x 16.0mm(Hinge) ~ 14.4mm (Sagging)

Weight: 271g

Cover Camera:10MP Selfie Camera: F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 80˚

Under display Camera: 4MP Under display camera: F1.8, Pixel size: 2.0μm, FOV: 80˚

Rear Triple Camera:

  • 12MP Ultra Wide Camera: F2.2, Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
  • 12MP Wide-angle Camera: Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.8μm, FOV: 83˚
  • 12MP Telephoto Camera: PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 45˚

Super clear glass with Corning® Gorilla® Glass with DX

Dual OIS, 0.5x out and 2x in optical zoom, Up to 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording, Tracking AF

Samsung Galaxy ZFold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy ZFold3 5G (Samsung)

AP: 5㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor

  • 2.84GHz (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.4GHz+ 1.8GHz

Memory: 12GB RAM with 512GB internal storage (UFS3.1)

12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage (UFS3.1)

Battery: 4,400mAh (typical) dual battery

Charging:

  • Fast Charging 25W
  • Fast wireless charging 10W
  • Reverse wireless charging 4.5W

OS: Android 11

Network: [LTE]: Enhanced 4X4 MIMO, 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20

[5G]: Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave

Connectivity: [Wi-Fi 6E] 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax HE160 MIMO, 1024QAM

[Bluetooth] Bluetooth® v 5.2 (LE up to 2Mbps), USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)

[Ultra Wide Band]

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G in Phantom Black (Samsung)

SIM Card: One eSIM and Two Nano SIM

Payment: Samsung Pay

Credit & debit cards: supports MST and/or NFC

Membership cards, Gift cards, Transit cards, Reward point service

Sensors: Capacitive Fingerprint sensor (side), Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor

Authentication: Lock type: pattern, PIN, password

Biometric lock type: Fingerprint sensor (Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has a Capacitive Fingerprint sensor on the side), Face recognition

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (Samsung)

Audio: Stereo speakers

Surround sound with Dolby Atmos® technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included.)

UHQ 32-bit & DSD64/128 support, PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128

Audio playback format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF

Video: Video playback format: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

TV connection

Wireless: Smart View (screen mirroring 1080p at 30fps) / Wired: supports Display Port over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K UHD at 60 fps)

Security: Knox platform: real-time monitoring and protection.

Virus, malware prevention.

Secure Folder: a secure space on the device to isolate and protect content such as apps, photos, movies, and private files.

Colors: Phantom Black, Phantom Green, Phantom Silver

In the Box: Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Data Cable, Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide


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Julie Nguyen
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Julie is the visionary founder of SNAP TASTE and a dynamic force in global storytelling, innovation and creative leadership. She is a respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025 and 2026), where she contributes thought leadership on the intersections of business, culture and breakthrough technologies. As Managing Director, she also oversees the Fine Art, Digital Art, Portfolios and Marketing departments, ensuring the brand’s strategic vision and creative direction are realized across disciplines. Her immersive reporting has brought audiences behind the scenes of global milestones such as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show, offering exclusive access to moments that define contemporary culture. An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie is also recognized for her compelling reviews of National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works. Her ability to combine analytical depth with narrative finesse inspires audiences seeking intelligent, meaningful, and globally relevant content. With a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges art, technology, and culture, Julie continues to shape the dialogue on how storytelling and innovation converge to influence the way we experience the world.
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