Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 release date, price, news and leaks
The original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
(Image credit: Future)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 could be Samsung's next foldable phone, and a launch would now appear to be imminent - the launch of
Galaxy S21
January 14 didn't bring any foldables, but Samsung's flagships have now had some time in the spotlight, so we've got another device.
It's been over a year since we saw the launch of the
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
, which is another indicator that it might not be too long before the successor comes along. It was the company's first "clamshell" style folding device, and it will be the second.
So why isn't this article about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2? Well, we heard it wouldn't be called that, and we'll explain more about that in a section below.
So what do we know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3? More and more rumors and leaks are coming all the time. Ahead of the big Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3's reveal, we've listed everything we know about it below, including details on its confusing name.
Latest news
August 11 is
confirmed for the next Samsung Unpacked
, and it's likely we'll hear about the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip phone when it launches.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: Getting straight to the point
What is that?
A foldable 'clamshell' phone from Samsung
When is it coming out?
August 11, 2021...maybe
How much will it cost?
Expect around $1380/£1300/AU$1800
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 release date and price
(Image credit: Future)
While a leaked Samsung launch roadmap
until the end of August
Not to mention the Z Flip 3, we've since heard it might just
arrive in august
. Samsung has an event scheduled for August 11, so we expect to see it land there.
It would make sense with the
Samsung Galaxy Note 21 likely canceled
, a phone that normally launches during this month. We've heard from multiple sources that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is coming soon, so we expect to hear about it on August 11th.
As for the price, we may see a similar cost to the original Galaxy. Z Flip, which sold for $1,380 / £1,300 / AU$1,800. That said, a source suggests that he will be
much cheaper than the Galaxy Z Flip 5G
, which launched for $1,449 / £1,399 / AU$2,599, which could mean it's cheaper too. than the original Z Flip. Another
rumor
suggests that the US price will be $1400 (around £1010/AU1865).
One more
price rumor
puts it at $1249 (about £900/AU1650), which would lead to a significant discount if true.
The latest price leak meanwhile suggests
a price of around $1,045 / £755 / AU$1,400
, which would make for an even more tempting price. Although there is disagreement on the exact price so far, a lower price than its predecessor seems likely.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Z Flip 2?
(Image credit: Future)
Naturally, you would expect the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to be the Galaxy Z Flip 2...right?
In practice this might not be correct as we have heard that the next phone might be the Galaxy Z Flip 3. This is from the Dutch website
GalaxyClub
, which has a mixed record of providing accurate information.
It seems the reason for the name change is because the 5G equivalent of the Galaxy Z Flip was technically the "Flip 2", so this new version is the "Flip 3".
Additionally, GalaxyClub states that the company is doing this to bring the Flip line on par with the numbers of the Fold line, with the
Galaxy Z Fold 3
next version there.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 could work with Samsung's S Pen
. This comes from a trademark filing that hints at mobile pen compatibility. It's unclear whether the phone will be designed around this feature, like a Galaxy Note phone, or just be stick-compatible, like the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
According to
a leak
, the next Galaxy Z Flip will have a redesigned hinge and improved display material, compared to its predecessor. These are the two main components of a foldable phone, so it looks like Samsung is aiming for a more durable device.
The news that
Samsung registered to back up this idea of durability.
the brand 'Armor Frame'. The grading doesn't go into specifics, but it's possible the Z Flip 3 will feature much tougher material around the edges.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 could withstand the elements better. also, as sources
suggest it will have an IP rating
, which means some water and dust resistance, although they don't know how much.
We also heard that along with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 might
have the strongest screen
of all foldable phones this year - although the cameras will apparently be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 (which had a 12MP triple-lens camera), and so could disappoint.
This matches another leak, suggesting that the Galaxy Z Flip 3
could have a triple lens camera
, smaller bezels, and black, tan, green, and purple colors.
Regarding food,
< p> a referencesays a Snapdragon 888 chipset (the same you'll find in the Galaxy S21 range in some regions) a nd 8GB of RAM, so this should be a powerful phone.
Elsewhere we've heard that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
could be available in 128 GB and 256 GB
storage sizes, as well as running Android 11. 128GB is less than what comes with the Galaxy Z Flip, which could mean a lower starting price.
Indeed, we have also heard rumors of a p>
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite
, and it's possible that this affordable foldable phone is actually the Z Flip 2 or 3, with the next phone designed to hit a lower price than what we've got right now. Although another source claims that
both Z Flip 3 and Z Flip 3 Lite are on the way
.
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