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We tested Samsung's folding smartphones
Watch: Hours before the unveiling of Samsung's new flagship devices, we went to check them out closely • Is there really a significant change from the previous generation?
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Yinon Ben Shoshan
Wednesday, 11 August 2021, 18:41 Updated: 19:07
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A first look at Samsung's new smartphones (Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
Just before tonight's announcement event (Wednesday) of Samsung's new smartphones - the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 - we got a chance to see and feel them up close.
Prices in Israel have not yet been revealed, but it is already possible to order in advance through the various marketers.
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Galaxy Z Fold 3
Externally it does not look like the device has undergone a major change from the previous generation.
It's slightly heavier (271 grams) and thick (14.4mm) almost like two smartphones next to each other. Remove) which is made of a type of hard rubber. And
let's dwell on that for a moment: in previous generations of the company's folding smartphones the screens were very delicate to the touch - and a pen, nail or coin could pierce the display forever. The feeling is that this is a more durable and stronger material (and I could not pierce the screen with the nail).
(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
Externally it does not look like the device has undergone a major change from the previous generation.
It's slightly heavier (271 grams) and thick (14.4mm) almost like two smartphones next to each other. Remove) which is made of a type of hard rubber. And
let's dwell on that for a moment: in previous generations of the company's folding smartphones the screens were very delicate to the touch - and a pen, nail or coin could pierce the display forever. The feeling is that this is a more durable and stronger material (and I could not pierce the screen with the nail).
(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
However, the material from which the screen is made is like a magnet for fingerprints and although the screen is very high quality it makes it feel dirty.
In addition, even in the current generation (perhaps because there is no solution to this) in the center of the screen, across it, a socket can be seen - where the folding axis is located.
In most cases the "crease" did not really interfere with viewing the display, but when tilting the device at an uneven angle or using a bright display it is a little more noticeable.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is based on the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, along with 12GB of RAM.
As befits such a specification, the device performs the operations quickly and without stuttering.
This means that some of the applications you develop on it will look a little weird and will not be spread across the entire screen.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
As for the photo array, for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 it incorporates a front camera (selfie) embedded below the display and comes in 10 megapixel quality.
Sounds groundbreaking?
So it is, that as you can see in the image below, you can still see the position of the sensor due to the not so successful minimization of the pixels - which will allow as much light as possible to reach the lens.
The camera embedded under the screen is still prominent (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
The main photo array includes a main 12-megapixel camera, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera and a telephoto lens with a 12-megapixel sensor.
In practice, the images come out great and Samsung's camera interface is easy to operate and very fun to shoot with the help of the big screen - but very carefully.
In addition, the selfie camera does not disappoint and provides pretty good results.
Heavy and thick: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
Galaxy Z Flip 3
The new folding smartphone adopts the design of the oyster (Flip Phone), so its dimensions are quite small when closed, which makes it quite comfortable to carry, and as you can see it is not a significant change from the previous generation.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
The opening of the device is done in the same way as we knew the old oyster devices, when upon opening it will reveal a quality screen, mainly because of the 120 Hz, and a size of 6.7 inches.
In terms of dimensions, the device is quite light (183 grams), but quite thick in the closed position (15.9 mm).
Like its big brother, this is also a quality and stiffer screen with a huge gap from the previous generation - something that will probably make the device popular due to the pretty price tag. His lower (about NIS 3,650) compared to his older brother.
(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
On the spec side, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is based on the Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, alongside 8GB of RAM.
Here too, as befits such a specification, the device works excellently and performs the operations quickly and without stuttering.
(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
I did not find the use of the 1.9-inch external screen so much, and it may help you mainly to know if you have received messages, what time it is and also to reject incoming calls while you are busy.
However, it has a significant advantage because with its help you can photograph yourself with the help of the rear camera and see yourself on screen.
Want to buy?
Pre-order opened
Basani, Samsung's official importer in Israel, power warehouses and also in the Dynamica chain and the Partner chain, announced that it is already possible to place an advance order on the website.
Meanwhile, the companies indicate that customers who register as part of the order and purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will receive the Buds Pro headphones and an S-PEN pen worth NIS 1,100 as a gift.
Customers of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will receive Buds Live headphones and a Ring Clear Cover worth NIS 750.
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