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Foldable phones are still a niche product, but Samsung wants to alter that. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have just been unveiled by Samsung, two intriguing folding smartphones that aim to improve on their predecessors with more robust construction, interesting new features (including pen support), and somewhat lower pricing than previously. These phones are still expensive, with the Z Flip 3 costing $999 and the Z Fold 3 costing $1,799, but they’re among Samsung’s most affordable foldables ever.
At its Galaxy Unpacked presentation, Samsung also unveiled a slew of other interesting new devices that won’t set you back a few thousand dollars. The $149 Galaxy Buds 2 have a beautiful and light design, as well as a lot of intriguing features for such a cheap price (including active noise cancellation). And, due to their all-new user interface and broad variety of wellness-focused features, the new Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are set to be a formidable Apple Watch competitor.
There’s a lot to unpack (sorry, couldn’t resist) from Samsung’s major announcements today, so let’s take a look at the most important new items.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is now available for presale, with a starting price of $1,799 and a release date of August 27. If you purchase before August 26th, you’ll get a $200 Samsung credit to spend on Samsung.com. You may also trade in an old smartphone to get a better deal on the Z Fold 3.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 ($1,799; samsung.com) with 256GB of storage
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 ($1,899; samsung.com) with 512GB of storage
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is currently available for presale, with prices beginning at $999, and will begin delivering on August 27. Preorders received by August 26 will get a $150 Samsung credit. You may trade in up to four devices to reduce the price of the Z Flip 3, similar to past Samsung trade-in offers.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 (128GB; samsung.com)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 ($1,049; samsung.com) with 256GB storage
The Galaxy Buds 2 are now available for purchase for $149 and will be released on August 27.
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 ($149; samsung.com) are available in white, olive, graphite, and lavender.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are currently available for presale and will be available in shops on August 27. If you preorder any watch before August 26th, you’ll get a $50 Samusng credit.
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Bluetooth (beginning at $249; samsung.com) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Bluetooth (starting at $249; samsung.com)
- LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Samsung.com; beginning at $299)
- Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with Bluetooth (beginning at $349; samsung.com) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic with Bluetooth (starting at $349; samsung.com)
- LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (Samsung.com; beginning at $399)
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The Galaxy Z Flip 3, a $999.99 foldable smartphone that folds up from a tiny square to a full-size contemporary smartphone, is finally receiving a sequel. Samsung has improved the build quality with more refined design features, a bigger front screen, and greater processing power in this iteration. Those interested in 5G will be pleased to learn that the new phone supports both of the main standards in the United States.
We’ve spent about an hour with the Z Flip 3, and although that’s not much time, it’s enough to give us a positive outlook on the folding phone market. The phone’s glass and metal construction feels sturdy in the hand. It doesn’t make a cracking sound when opened and closed like the Motorola Razr, and it seems more fluid than the original version. Gray, white, pink, cream, green, lavender, and Phantom Black are just a few of the hues available for the Z Flip 3. On the lavender and cream units, the rounded edges and highly polished metal edges appear very beautiful and classy.
Plus, for $149, the Galaxy Buds 2 are a fantastic set of earphones.
When the Z Flip 3 is closed, it has a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED cover screen, which is much larger than the previous version. It has touch support and can be used as a selfie viewfinder, but it’s also a lot more useful than before, featuring widgets from applications like Samsung Pay, music, and even the weather. And by just opening the smartphone, everything you’re doing on the front screen effortlessly migrates to the main screen. A 12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultrawide lens are located next to the screen on the right. If these lenses sound familiar, it’s because they’re the same ones used on the S21 and S21+. We’re anticipating crisp images from them, and for the price, it’s a true flagship set.
The IPX8 water resistance, which is a first for a foldable gadget, is the true highlight of the design. Yes, the hidden hinge is still there to prevent debris from entering the main display, but the Z Flip 3 can also withstand some water. We haven’t put this to the test yet, but it should make the gadget more durable.
The center 6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display of the Z Flip 3 displays a bright and crisp AMOLED screen when opened. The main draw here is the enhanced 120 Hz refresh rate display, which makes navigating through Excel sheets, viewing TikToks, or watching an episode of “Loki” a buttery smooth experience. This is an increase from the original Galaxy Z Flip’s 60 Hz. A tiny notch at the top of the main display houses a 10-megapixel selfie camera with an ultrawide vision. You may cram yourself and your buddies into the picture this way. There is still a fold mark visible.
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It runs Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI on top, as you’d expect from a Samsung smartphone, and not much has changed here. You’ll still be able to slide up to expose the app drawer, have Edge on the side for quick multitasking, and — if you want it — access to Bixby. It seemed smooth throughout our short time with it, owing to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU and 8GB of RAM inside. The basic Z Flip 3 costs $999 and comes with 128GB of storage, while the $1,049 Z Flip 3 comes with 256GB of storage.
The Z Flip 3 features a dual battery, which is divided between the two sides of the phone, much as the original Galaxy Z Flip. It may be combined into a bigger 3,300mAh battery that can be charged through wired or wireless charging at up to 15 watts. You can even charge the Z Flip 3 by placing a Qi-enabled gadget on the back.
Overall, the Z Flip 3 is a worthy successor to the original, with many design and functionality improvements. The IPX8 water resistance should make the Z Flip 3 more roadworthy than any other compact foldable. A more modern look is great (plus, we like the aluminum and glass build), but the real kicker is the IPX8 water resistance, which should make the Z Flip 3 more roadworthy than any other compact foldable. The bigger front screen allows you to accomplish more and eliminates dead space on the front.
It’s also more cheap than prior versions, coming in at $999, which puts it on par with the iPhone 12 Pro and Galaxy S21+ in terms of pricing. With that in mind, the choice between the Flip 3 and a conventional flagship boils down to what you want from your phone.
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The third iteration of Samsung’s flagship foldable doesn’t change much — the Galaxy Z Fold 3 begins at $1,799 and aspires to be a one-stop shop. It’s a modest tweak rather than a total overhaul, like we saw with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last year. The starting price is $200 less, and the construction feels more robust in the hand than the Z Flip 3 and comes in new colors.
You’ll have the option of choosing between Phantom Green, Phantom Black, or Phantom Silver. During our short hands-on time, the Phantom Silver shone out as the most dazzling, while the Phantom Black and Phantom Green were more muted. It’s still still a big phone, and Samsung didn’t make any changes this year. The edges, on the other hand, are a little more polished. The phone’s front display is still a 6.2-inch AMOLED cover screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. At the top, there’s a tiny notch that houses the 10-megapixel selfie camera. It’s quite similar to last year’s arrangement.
The huge 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display is visible when the Z Fold 3 is opened like a book, and there are two major improvements for 2021. To begin with, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate, which makes watching material more smoother and more realistic since the screen can update itself more quickly. There is still a wrinkle in the center, by the way. The camera notch may also be made to vanish from the top right corner of the screen. For the first time, Samsung has concealed the camera lens under the display, which is quite cool. It appears while you’re in the camera app, but it’s otherwise undetectable to the human eye. Unfortunately, it’s just a 4-megapixel lens, so we recommend utilizing the phone’s other cameras whenever possible.
The Z Fold 3 also has plenty of lenses to choose from, with five cameras on the rear, including 12-megapixel wide, 12-megapixel ultrawide, and 12-megapixel telephoto cameras. We’re surprised Samsung didn’t add one of their 50x or 100x telescoping zoom lenses here, given the price.
Android 11 is the operating system on which the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is based, with Samsung’s One UI on top. It’s still the same experience, but you can now multitask and multi-window with almost any app due to Samsung Labs, which you can activate in settings. Individual app developers are not required to make modifications. This is something we tested briefly, and it does effectively solve a key pain issue on the Z Fold 2. Many applications didn’t take use of the large screen, but Samsung has a solution with the Z Fold 3. All of this is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU with a whopping 12GB of RAM, so speed isn’t an issue.
Similarly, the S Pen is now supported by Samsung’s Z Fold 3 for writing, drawing, and general control. Samsung claims that the screen is robust enough for people who write with a lot of pressure on it. However, we’ll be keen to put this to the test. This will work with any regular S Pen Pro, which Samsung will offer for $39.99. Bluetooth is included in the S Pen Z Fold Edition for AirCommands and other advanced functions.
Last but not least, the Fold 3 is powered by a 4,400mAh battery cell that can be charged in two ways. You may charge at up to 25 watts with a cable or up to 10 watts wirelessly. On the rear, the Z Fold 3 enables reverse wireless charging.
The Z Fold 3 seems to be a refinement of the Z Fold 2, and we’re looking forward to spending more time with it. We’re eager to check out the new software capabilities, which should allow any user to take advantage of multitasking on a large screen. With a price tag of $1,799, this isn’t a gadget for everyone. It is still among the top tier of mobile phones.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds family continues to expand, with the new Galaxy Buds 2 priced at $149. (available for preorder now and shipping Aug. 27). These new earbuds are the most inexpensive option in Samsung’s current audio portfolio, and they come with a slew of intriguing features in a beautiful form that’s also the company’s tiniest and lightest to yet.
The Buds 2’s ovular, egg-shaped design is more compact and unobtrusive than the Galaxy Buds Pro and beanlike Galaxy Buds Live, and they’re available in four appealing colors: graphite, white, olive, and a particularly lovely purple. These earbuds include active noise cancellation (ANC) to filter out background noise when you need to concentrate, as well as an adjustable Ambient Noise function to let you hear your surroundings better.
Other useful features include an earbud fit test (similar to the AirPods Pro), configurable settings, and integrated machine learning technology that makes you simple to hear on calls. The problem is that many of these capabilities are only available in the Galaxy Wearable app, which is presently only available for Android users. Despite a few minor flaws, we considered these lovely buds to be a fantastic value for the money – for more information, see our Galaxy Buds 2 review.
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For the first time in a long time, Samsung and Google have been working on a new Wear OS, and for the first time in a long time, the new Galaxy Watch range may be serious competition for the Apple Watch.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic not only have a new UI and compatibility for third-party apps, but they also include a new 3-in-1 sensor for better health. The Watch 4 has a bezel-less thin design that looks fairly contemporary, and it replaces the Galaxy Watch Active. Samsung’s Watch 4 Classic retains the movable circular bezel around the display and opts for a classic design, but rest assured that both can show you the time and sync with a Galaxy smartphone thanks to a variety of watch faces.
Both watches use Wear OS powered by Samsung and One UI Watch – we agree that these aren’t the most appealing names, but they do strive to improve software. The linked phone’s settings and compatible applications will be immediately transferred to your Watch 4. Both of them support several of Samsung’s and Google’s basic applications (called Android), as well as a slew of third-party apps including Spotify, Calm, and Strava. We anticipate that this list will continue to expand.
To switch between the various faces, swipe across or spin the circular bezel to the right. This way, you can monitor how much time it takes to see fitness data and even start an exercise. It seems to be a lot more natural, and we’re glad Samsung retained the bezel controls. Everything seemed smooth and responsive during our short hands-on time. An Exynos 1.18 GHz CPU with 1.5GB of RAM powers the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic. For a smartwatch, this should enough. Both Galaxy Watches include AMOLED always-on screens that are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The Watch 4 is available in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm, and 42mm and 46mm for the Watch 4 Classic.
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In terms of battery life, Samsung claims that the speedier CPU and software improvements would allow for up to 40 hours of use. From 30 hours, you may anticipate 10 hours of battery life. This will be put to the test.
A 3-in-1 BioActive Sensor, which combines an optical heart rate, electrical heart, and bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor, is one of the new health features. A number of smartwatches have this kind of sophisticated technology. This implies that the Galaxy Watch 4 series can track your heart rate, oxygen saturation, AFib detection, and body composition. The latter compiles a variety of information, including body fats, body fluids, and muscle mass, among other things. Samsung claims to be able to provide this measurement in under 15 seconds. We haven’t had the opportunity to test them yet.
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic may be a game-changer for Wear OS and the smartwatch market in general. We’ll have two reviews up shortly, but in the meanwhile, the Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are available for presale for $249.99 (for Bluetooth) and $349.99 (for Bluetooth), respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Samsung Unpacked event 2021?
What time is Samsung announcement?
Unfortunately, the event has been postponed.
What was announced at Samsung Unpacked 2021?
Samsung announced the Galaxy S10, a new smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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