Samsung will start selling Galaxy Z Flip3 5g and Galaxy Z Fold3 later this week. According to Korea Herald, pre-orders have been “a super hit,” and the company has recorded over 450,000 preorders combined.
Expectations are the numbers at the domestic market to reach 600,000 units and even 800,000 if we account for devices shipped to carriers.
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Several factors influence the strong pre-order figures – first of all, Samsung is on the offensive when advertising its new foldable phones with their waterproofing and S Pen support for the Fold.
There’s also the lack of Note21 smartphones this year, as well ander prices than the Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
Pre-order is open for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
If you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone and love the look and function of Samsung’s latest foldable, the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G starts shipping on August 27, so now’s the perfect time to pre-order. There are awesome deals to cash in on if you decide to buy, whether you get it from Samsung, Best Buy, AT&T, or another popular service carrier.
While you can purchase the phone outright (MSRP: $999.99 for the 128GB model), most of the best deals are offered to people who trade on an existing phone and then finance the new phone for up to 36 months.
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Samsung improved the durability of the new phone model, tossed in a better processor, and redesigned the Cover Screen. Last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 5G showcased what a foldable phone for the masses would look like. And despite the Z Fold 2 gaining more headlines, the Flip 5G was a great option if you didn’t want to carry a tablet in your pocket.
US Cellular offers up to $1200 off any 5G smartphone, including the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, which makes the phone free when you sign up for an Unlimited Even Better service plan, with credit approval, and commit to a 30-month service plan. Additional trade-in credit for an eligible phone may also be available.
The best deal on Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung is offering $150 in instant credit for accessories, and up to $650 credit on the purchase of the phone with an eligible trade-in, bringing the price down to $499.99 for the 128GB model.
A portion of the $150 instant credit can be used to instantly upgrade the phone’s memory (to 256GB). This deal also includes the first 12 months of Samsung Care+ for free to protect the phone. (A $12.99 month per charge for Samsung Care+ applies for the remaining months of the financing deal for the phone.)
Pre-order or purchase the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G directly from Samsung, and you’ll also receive three months of Spotify Premium, four free months of YouTube Premium, and six free months of SiriusXM streaming.
Hop on over to Best Buy to pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and get $400 in instant savings with activation (even for an unlocked phone), and get up to 24 months of financing. An additional $200 in Samsung Credit is also being offered to qualifying new and existing customers.
Alternatively, when pre-ordering and activating the phone from Best Buy—with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon as your chosen service provider—a savings of between $1,000 and $1,400 is offered with qualified trade-in and activation.
US Cellular offers up to $1200 off any 5G smartphone, including the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, which makes the phone free when you sign up for an Unlimited Even Better service plan, with credit approval, and commit to a 30-month service plan. Additional trade-in credit for an eligible phone may also be available.
Samsung Galaxy specifications
- Price: $999 | Rear Cameras: 12MP wide, 12MP ultra wide | Selfie Camera: 10MP | Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) | Main Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex, 120Hz, 1080 x 2640 pixels, 425 pixels per inch | Cover Screen: 1.9-inch Super AMOLED, 260 x 512, 302 pixels per inch | Storage: No microSD slot, 128GB or 256GB internal | Memory: 8GB | Battery size: 3,300 mAh | Dimensions: 72.2 x 86.4 x 17.1 mm (Folded), 72.2 x 166.0 x 6.9 mm (Unfolded) | Weight: 183g
Under the hood, there really aren’t too many differences between the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. However, those wondering about how Samsung arrived at the Z Flip3 will have to look at the history of this clamshell. Technically, this is the third clamshell folding phone to be released, and Samsung wanted to provide some uniformity in its new Galaxy Z lineup.
Key features
Compact Form Factor
A full-sized smartphone that folds to fit small-sized pockets. This visually awesome and 4.2” folded compact design delivers the ultimate portability for every move you make.
Measured diagonally when folded, accounting for the rounded corners.
More Durable Outer Materials
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s made with the strongest aluminum frame on our foldable, protecting the hinge so you can unfold and focus on important things. In addition, the Front Cover and Back Cover on Galaxy Z Flip3 5G are made of the toughest glass on Galaxy Z.
Iconic cover screen
The 1.9-inch Cover Screen displays various notifications and lets you intuitively interact with them. You can also take selfies using the dual Rear Camera and see the preview on the iconic cover screen.
Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip3 5G’s Cover Screen size is 1.9” in the full rectangle and 1.8” with accounting for the rounded corners; the actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.
Flex Mode
Take photos more easily than you ever could before with Flex mode. With a steady hand built-in, all you have to do is adjust the angle and step back for hands-free selfies.
Certain applications may not support Flex mode. Flex mode supported at angles between 75° and 115°
IPX8 Water Resistance
Galaxy Z Flip3 is the world’s first water-resistant foldable smartphone, with an IPX8 rating. It can hang out in 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.
Consistent with an IPX8 rating, water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry after wet.
Fastest Chip Now on Galaxy Z
The 5nm processor is powered by upgraded GPU, CPU, and NPU. Add in 8GB RAM, and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G delivers gaming performance to satisfy your need for speed.
Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on the country, carrier, and user environment.
Added Power
Looking at the Android flagship phone landscape, just about every option is powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. This includes the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, and Samsung brings the same processor to the Z Flip3 5G. With this update, there’s about a 25% difference in single-core performance along with a 12% increase in multi-core performance.
Samsung is keeping the same 8GB of RAM from the Z Flip 5G but instead is offering either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Adding a storage option definitely helped push the price lower than last year’s clamshell Galaxy phone.
The Bottom Line
The most exciting aspect of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G might not just be the new and improved durability or the larger cover screen. The price tag is also much more attractive. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G was released with a launch price of around $1,449. Since then, Samsung has permanently discounted its clamshell phone by 20%, bringing the price down to $1,199.
The new Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and its IPX8 water resistance rating, along with its 120Hz refresh rate, are coming in at just $999. Offering a $450 price discount between generations shows Samsung heard the previous complaints loud and clear.
Until now, we have not seen a foldable smartphone released under the $1,000 mark. However, despite there not being too much competition in the space just yet, perhaps this new price will drive folding phones into the mainstream.
And maybe that will drive other phone makers to come in with other options to drop the price even lower. Between myriad color options and the low starting price, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G could end up being a smash hit before even considering discounts and trade-ins.
