Samsung GalaxyZ Fold3 5G
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The original Galaxy Fold didn’t have the best start in life. Plagued with design flaws, it was far from the shiny folding future Samsung hoped for. But the South Korean firm didn’t give up, producing a much-improved sequel just before the pandemic hit.
With this year’s Galaxy Z Fold3, it’s clear that Samsung has renewed confidence in its high-priced foldable flagship. And what makes it clear is that this is the first time Samsung has been brave enough to send units out for review in the UK.
What’s new
This year’s Fold benefits from a full-service upgrade. Not only is it waterproof, but it’s far more durable. Incorporating some must-have improvements, such as a stronger inner screen, redesigned hinge and hardwearing “Armour Aluminium” frame, the Fold3 5G might just be the first human-proof foldable.
Powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, along with 12GB of RAM and a choice of 256GB or 512GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage, it includes cutting-edge components. Both the cover screen and tablet-like inner display have a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz – with S Pen
