The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the pinnacle of flip phone perfection. One that is eminently usable, pocketable, and has decent specs.

Significant improvement over the previous model, Excellent camera, Cover display is useful for dual preview selfie

Unusual screen resizing behaviour on some apps and websites, No charger or buds inbox, USB-C 2.0, Barely a day's life with moderate use and slow charging, Big Trhottling issue

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3’s unique selling point is without a doubt its unique foldable clamshell design. If you find this to be very appealing, then the enhanced durability and attractive inner display might persuade you to buy one.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a Goldilocks of a smartphone that combines powerful hardware and a smooth foldable 120Hz main display into a fashionably slick and compact form design.

IPX8 water resistance

Battery life could be better

Flip phones are officially back for good with Samsung’s third generation of the Z Flip, formally named the Galaxy Z Flip3.

Premium and well built design., Immersive and high-quality display., Impressive cameras and dynamic range.

Screen crease is visible from an angle., Battery life falls short of the competition., Plastic screen protector is prone to dust.

I love the Galaxy Z Flip 3. There are drawbacks – battery and camera primarily, though durability is in there too – but Samsung has absolutely nailed the aesthetic and functionality of this form factor. If you don’t get the appeal of a foldable flip phone then this may not win you over – but if you’re tempted, then there’s really no need to wait any longer. This is the real deal, and it won't get much better.

Stunning design; Waterproof; Competitive pricing; Customisable colours;

No telephoto lens; Limited battery; Still some durability concerns;

Foldable devices aren’t a brand new category in the smartphone world, but they are still in infancy. OK, so maybe not totally infancy, but foldables are still not mainstream, and most users probably won’t be ready to commit to them just yet.

If you’re dying for something new and compact, though, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 could well be the most exciting phone of the year.

Immensely stylish and pocket-friendly design, Excellent main screen, Much more affordable than before

Disappointing cameras, Mediocre battery life, Lacks the clear purpose of the Fold 3

Works well. Samsung also provides the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the slimmer folding phone, with the improved mechanism of the Z Fold3. But not only the folding technology has improved, the hardware is also state of the art. Our review reveals what the complete package can do.

Like the larger Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, the Z Flip3 5G proves to be an all-around improved version of its...

bright OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate; system runs fast; water-resistant according to the IPX8 standard; good camera performance;

no storage expansion; only USB 2.0; battery life should be better;

Small and stylish, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is a clamshell-style folding phone with a decent sized cover screen where you can read your messages, set timers or even take photos. While the camera system won't blow you away, everything else is pretty spot on.

Sturdy, waterproof design, Fast performance and good battery life, 1.9inch cover screen with widgets

Average camera system, Crease could sometimes get in the way, Quite thick when folded up

The original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was an interesting phone, as it was a throwback to the flip phones that many of us grew up with. But it was a first-generation product and suffered from first-generation issues as a result.

IPX8 rated, The cover display is actually useful now, It feels like a regular phone when opened, The crease is barely visible most of the time and doesn’t get in the way of navigation

Battery life is just not great, It’s slippery and cases make it even bulkier, Can’t open it with just one hand, Power button fingerprint reader is awkward to use, Sub-par camera performance