Galaxy Z Fold 3: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs

S Pen Support With a 120Hz Cover Screen

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Updated on August 10, 2022

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 came next in line to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Below is everything you need to know about Samsung's 2021 foldable phone, like that it has an under-display camera, supports S Pen, and is water resistant.

When Was the Galaxy Z Fold 3 Released?

Samsung Unpacked was the unveiling event on August 11, 2021, and the phone hit store shelves on August 27. You can order the Galaxy Z Fold 3 from Samsung's website. There are two options to pick from, depending on the storage capacity that you want: 512 GB or 256 GB.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 Price

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is available in two storage capacities:

  • 256 GB: $1,799.99
  • 512 GB: $1,899.99

Both models come in Phantom Black, but the smaller capacity option is also available in Phantom Silver and Phantom Green.

Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 3 Features

With the absence of the Galaxy Note 21, Note fans will appreciate S Pen support in this foldable. In an exciting move, Samsung began letting non-Note devices use the S Pen starting with the Galaxy S21, and now it's arrived with the Fold 3. However, the phone doesn't have a dedicated S Pen slot, the pen only works on the main screen, and it's sold separately.

Here are some other notable features:

  • No-notch, under-display camera.
  • Water resistant with an IPX8 rating.
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and a strong, lightweight Armor Aluminum frame.
  • The phone stands upright on its own.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 Specs and Hardware

Here are the official specs for Samsung's 2021 foldable phone:

Galaxy Z Fold 3 Specs
Main Screen: 7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2x (2208x1768)
Cover Screen: 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2x (862x2268)
Dimensions: Open: 158.2x128.1x6.4mm; Close: 158.2x67.1x16.0~14.4mm
Weight: 271g
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Octa-core
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz (main cover)
Rear Camera: 12MP Wide, 12MP Ultra wide, 12MP telephoto
Front Camera: 10MP front cover, 4MP front cover
Battery: 4,400 mAh
Memory: 12 GB
Storage: 256/512 GB
S Pen Compatible: Yes

The Latest News About the Galaxy Z Fold 3

You can get more smartphone news from Lifewire on all kinds of topics; here are some of the early rumors and other stories regarding the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3:

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