Samsung launched two new phones, one foldable and one flip-phone, but delayed the launch of the Note 21 ‘phablet’ at its Unpacked event.

While the cameras around the back are nothing new, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 showcases plenty of world firsts, not least of all that under-display selfie camera which we haven’t seen on any mainstream smartphone before.

Feels solid and premium, IPX8 water-resistant, Added pen support

Pen support for inner screen only, No new camera hardware, Expensive given camera specs

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first foldable phone that we recommend to people who normally call themselves early adopters but held out on last year's Fold 2. These fence-sitters will be swayed by its S Pen support, greater durability and water-resistance in an otherwise familiar-looking...

S Pen support – finally, More durable design, Slightly cheaper than Fold 2

Still very expensive, Cameras could be better, No front screen S pen support

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold3 5G stands alone. The only big-screen folding phone in the US, it does things no other phone can do, letting you play games, read PDFs, and create content in unique ways. More than any other phone, it can be your only device for most of your day. As with the Galaxy Z Fold2, the only reason we're not giving the Galaxy Z Fold3 our Editors' Choice award is that it costs $1,799. Samsung has a great array of trade-ins and discounts for this phone, but a phone priced like a laptop just isn't going to be the mainstream choice.From Note to Fold The concept of big-screen folding phones was all the rage in 2019, but Samsung is the only maker in the US that continues to pull the trick off. Huawei is out of the picture here, ZTE tried once and shrugged, LG gave up on phones entirely, and Google and Apple's folding phones remain rumors. Motorola has the RAZR, but that fills a different niche (and one that Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 does better): a regular-sized phone that...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G's giant screen gives it productivity powers no other phone can match.

Unique folding form factor; Enhanced durability and waterproofing; S Pen support

Very heavy; Very expensive; Cameras could be better

A folding phone should give you an immersive experience across all of your apps and videos, as well as help boost your productivity - the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is designed to tick those boxes. While it's still not perfect, it finally feels like a phone that you could actually use day-to-day.

Tough, waterproof design, Fantastic battery life, S Pen support

Still expensive, Too big for your pocket, No power adaptor in the box

Regular readers know I'm a fan of Samsung's foldable phones and have spent a few thousand dollars the past couple of years picking up the Galaxy Fold and then the Z Fold 2 , but in both cases, I went back to a standard smartphone after a couple of months.

An innovative engineering marvel, Armor Aluminum material for a lighter and sleeker phone, High IPX8 water resistant design, Extensive S Pen support, Software optimized for foldables

Still expensive, but $200 less than last year, S Pen is separate purchase, no silo, Battery life is just OK, Cameras not as good as other Samsung phones

On the surface, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 doesn't have many big upgrades. Instead, it is made up of a ton of smaller upgrades. Which makes the Galaxy Z Fold 3 a really impressive smartphone.

Cheaper than its predecessor, IPX8 rated for Water Resistance, Slightly lighter than Fold 2, Both displays are 120Hz now, Multi-tasking has improved, More apps optimized for foldables now

Lacking rear cameras, Pretty awful under-display camera for Zoom calls, Battery life is slightly worse than last year, Awkward aspect ratio displays make multi-tasking less impressive

Well, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is here and it brings a few upgrades to the formula that made the Z Fold 2 quite cool. It has a very similar design and hinge, but we now have water resistance, slightly better screens, a new processor, S Pen support, and a new software experience that really makes...

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's screen reflections, a central crease, and the under panel camera (UPC) isn't entirely...

Big screen makes for most impressive looking foldable on the market, Plenty of power and sturdy software experience, Battery life isn't too sad, S Pen stylus compatible

Largely similar to predecessor, Screen coating unavoidably reflective and ongoing 'crease' issue, Under panel camera (UPC) can be very noticeable, S Pen not included, Pricey

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the best possible case Samsung can make for a phone that unfolds into a small tablet. It’s the fourth iteration of the same basic idea, refined and repaired over the course of years following an embarrassing false-start failure on the first attempt.

Water resistant, Vastly improved screen feel, Multitasking on Android much better

Terrible under-screen selfie camera, Heavy and awkward as a phone, Expensive