Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (2021)

Sturdy, waterproof design ; Fast performance and good battery life ; 1.9inch cover screen with widgets

Average camera system ; Crease could sometimes get in the way ; Quite thick when folded up

Small and stylish, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G is a clamshell-style folding phone with a decent sized cover screen where you can read your messages, set timers or even take photos. While the camera system won't blow you away, everything else is...

Good lower price ; Good specs ; Refined design and displays

No telephoto lens ; Middling battery ; Outer display still not terribly useful

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the best clamshell foldable you can buy, with specs and a price comparable with flagship phones. Its relatively small battery holds it back, as does its lack of a telephoto camera lens, and wary consumers may want to wait...

Just ‘expensive’, not ‘very expensive’ Flip design feels durable

Still feels wide in the hand Cameras aren’t fantastic

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is probably the best clamshell foldable phone out there right now - not that that says much with the limited competition - though it doesn’t present any major changes to its predecessor. It has a sturdy design and...

Larger front screen is much better looking and more neatly integrated ; The tidiest flip phone design of any maker to date ; Plenty of power and sturdy software

Largely similar to predecessor ; Screen coating is unavoidably reflective and ongoing 'crease' issues remain ; No under panel camera (UPC) - as seen in Z Fold 3

Although not a giant leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Z Flip 3 is a much more fluidly designed device. It's now deep into its life cycle, but this is still the foldable phone to beat. With a price tag that tackles 'normal' flagships...

— Folds up neatly, with an attractive inner display

— Average cameras and battery life, limited outer display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3’s unique selling point is without a doubt its unique foldable clamshell design. If you find this to be very appealing, then the enhanced durability and attractive inner display might persuade you to buy one. But bear in mind...

Stunning design ; Waterproof ; Competitive pricing ; Customisable colours

No telephoto lens ; Limited battery ; Still some durability concerns

I love the Galaxy Z Flip 3. There are drawbacks – battery and camera primarily, though durability is in there too – but Samsung has absolutely nailed the aesthetic and functionality of this form factor. If you don’t get the appeal of a foldable flip...

The cheapest folding phone yet ; Durability improvements and IPX8 water-resistance ; Blisteringly fast performance

Battery life could be better ; Main screen still feels fragile

After a few too many stumbles along the way, we’re finally in a position where buying a folding phone isn’t a daft, money-wasting decision. The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is precisely what we’ve been waiting for, ever since we first caught a glimpse of...

Folding screen is a lot of fun ; Attractive design ; Accessible price (for folding phone) ; Powerful specs

Unexciting camera ; Battery could be bigger ; Screen is no larger than most smartphones

Beautifully made and delightfully quirky, the Flip 3 is an accessible folding phone that puts design first

Compact design ; Vibrant display ; Fast connectivity

Unimpressive battery life ; Distracting screen crease

Significantly improved Cover Screen ; Better Main Screen durability ; True flagship-tier performance ; IP-rated water resistance ; Palatable price point ; Commendable battery life for its form factor

You would still need to use the phone with care ; Main Screen crease still visible ; Odd speaker balance ; Only 1080p screen resolution ; Average imaging quality ; No telephoto lens ; Charging adapter not included