Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2
Some say third time’s the charm, and we couldn’t agree more when it comes to the maturing of Samsung’s foldable phone market. Who would’ve thought just two years ago that we will now be comparing Samsung foldable phones like it’s nothing, and these will enter the usual carrier sales cycle of price drops when new successor features are introduced?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 design and displays
- Z Fold 3 display size: 7.55″
- Z Fold 3 external screen size: 6.23″
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S Pen Edition
The exclusive three year contract with Schott, however, means high component prices, so Samsung Electronics, the phone subdivision, has been looking for an alternative ever since, and we bet it’s glad that Corning managed to pull off its own ultrathin cover glass tech in time.
New Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen features
- First foldable display with an under panel camera.
- The first foldable display with UTG to have S Pen input.
- The first foldable display that replaces the circular polarizer with a color filter to reduce thickness, increase brightness and lower power.
- The display film stack on the Z Fold 3 is much thicker now because of the S Pen digitizer
- There is a rugged protection layer under the UTG cover like the one added to the Z Flip 5G.
- Another, carbon-reinforced polymer layer, is added under the panel for improved durability.
As you can see, there is plenty that sets the Z Fold 3 apart from the Z Fold 2 in the design and display department, even though their screen diagonals and overall sizes may seem close. The under-display selfie camera adds to the different look and feel, and, on top of that, the Z Fold 3 is reportedly lighter and more durable.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 camera
As mentioned above, the big news in the Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 camera department is, needless to say, the introduction of an under-display selfie snapper. Samsung has reportedly been working on under panel cameras for years and we’ll finally get to see it in action this year.
There are phones on the market with under-display camera already but their implementation leaves a lot to be desired and if Samsung has included one in the Z Fold 3, we bet it felt the technology is finally ready for prime time. Besides, including a slightly inferior selfie camera under the screen to achieve a look uninterrupted by notches or punch holes is a design hit for Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 specs and performance
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, with 12GB RAM and 256GB or 512 GB storage capacity, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 can certainly do one better than the Z Fold 2 with its Snapdragon 865.
While both phones are rather powerful for anything that the Play Store can throw at them, the newer processor allows for much faster computational photography plus it will be needed to calculate all those S Pen inputs and digitizer doodling that will ensue on the Z Fold 3’s display.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 battery and charging speeds
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3
How, then, may have Samsung managed to allegedly cut the Galaxy Z Fold 3 retail price, given that it adds extra hardware like an S Pen digitizer? Well, one way is by replacing expensive suppliers in the chain with alternatives that are no less experienced but can produce the component for less.
Battery makers ATL and BYD, two of the Chinese giants in the field, have entered the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 2 supply chain, replacing the more expensive packs. Well, expensive is a relative word, given that the report claims a typical phone battery costs $6-$8 but when you mass produce, every bit counts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2 price
Long story short, in 2021 Samsung is optimizing the production costs of its foldable phones the smart way by adding features that don’t cost an arm and a leg but add to the evolution of this budding niche, hence the rather significant specs and features advantage of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 over the Z Fold 2.
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