As in previous years, Samsung used its latest Galaxy Unpacked event to announce a slew of new devices, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Both smartphones are already available in preorders start at $1,799.99 and $999.99, respectively, and will launch alongside the Galaxy Buds 2 and a handful of other devices on Friday, August 27.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung's latest foldable, but it appears to take direct inspiration from the Note, adopting S Pen support as well as an optional flip case designed to hold the stylus when not in use. The future device also looks more robust, with IPX8 water resistance, stronger aluminum in the hinge and a protective film that is supposed to be 80% stronger than that of the Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Spec-wise, the foldable features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor and is available in 256GB and 512GB storage configurations, each featuring a brighter front display that operates at an adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz. The Z Fold 3 also sports three 12-megapixel rear cameras – specifically a wide, ultra-wide and telephoto lens – as well as a 10-megapixel camera on the screen of cover and a 4-megapixel sensor under the pixels.
The 256 GB and 512 GB configurations of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are available for pre-order from Samsung starting today in one of three colors (silver, green or black). While the 256GB model will set you back $1,799.99, the 512GB model is slightly higher at $1,899.99. However, if you pre-order either configuration by August 26, Samsung will give you a $200 credit that can be used toward another purchase.
Finance options are also available and you can save up to $800 on your Galaxy Z Fold 3 when you trade in an eligible smartphone, smartwatch or tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
$1,800
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung's latest attempt to make foldable phones more mainstream. It's pricey, sure, but it's also more durable than previous models and comes with a 120Hz display and once-exclusive S Pen support.
