Samsung announced the flagship model "Galaxy Z Fold3 5G" and "Galaxy Z Flip3 5G" for the fall and winter 2021.Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is the most noticeable of these two models.Because Galaxy Z Fold3 5G not only improves the weaknesses of folding smartphones that have come out of each company, but also leads the "iPhone 13" (tentative name), which is expected to appear in September, one or two steps.Because it is a product that can be called a smartphone.
Looking at the specifications of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, 6.2 inch cover display, 7.The size of the 6 -inch main display has not changed to the previous model Galaxy Z Fold2.However, the size when opened is 158.2x128.1x6.4mm, 159 of Galaxy Z Fold2.2 x 128.2 x 6.It is thinner than 9mm.In addition, the weight is 271g and the weight is lighter than the 282g of Galaxy Z Fold2.When the display is opened, it seems to be easier to hold with one hand if the weight is reduced.
And the main display when opened has evolved significantly.First of all, it should be noted that the stylus pen "S Pen" is supported.You may not be interested in those who do not use a pen, but being able to use S -pen means that the strength of the display surface has increased and it is less likely to be scratched.I can't say anything because I haven't touched the real thing yet, but Galaxy Z Fold3 5G may have a level display surface strength that can be used regularly without putting a protective film.
By the way, I think that the surface of the main display is covered with thin glass from Galaxy Z Fold2, and Galaxy Z Fold3 5g has changed to a higher -hardened glass.
Folding smartphones are divided into two types, vertical folding and horizontal folds, but the horizontal folding type such as Galaxy Z Fold3 5g is a product that can "fold and carry a tablet".The feature is that you can use it.Most of the recent tablets are compatible with pen input, and if you can use a pen with a horizontal folding smartphone, the range of use such as business use will be expanded.The Galaxy series also has the function of writing handwritten letters, so it is a great evolution that Galaxy Z Fold3 5G supports pen input.
The use of a pen is also used in multitasking.The Galaxy Z series is equipped with a "Flex Mode" function that can fold the main unit halfway.Galaxy Z Fold3 5g can do something about watching videos or taking notes during an electronic conference.
And the main display has a complete notch that can be displayed 100 %.Recently, the number of Android smartphones that have a small punch hole type with the front camera has increased, and the existence of the front camera has become as good as before.However, it is still the lack of a part of the display.
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is equipped with an "under display camera (UDC)" that embeds the front camera under the display.As a result, 7.The entire 6 -inch display can be used as a display area.
The number of pixels of UDC is 4 million pixels.The image quality is unknown, but it will be enough for video calls and video conferences.If you want a more beautiful self -portrait photo, a 10 million pixel camera built into the out display should be suitable.
It is a sufficient evolution so far, but you can not overlook the first waterproof response as a folding smartphone.You may think that waterproofing is just a natural function, but in the future other manufacturers will not be able to make an excuse that "the display can be bent and can not be waterproof".Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will be a product that gives pressure to other products.
Personally, I felt that the back design became simpler.It is simpler than the Galaxy Z Fold2 with a rectangular pedestal design with intense claims, and the size of the thickest part when closed is 16 of Galaxy Z Fold2..It seems to be due to the change from 8mm to 16mm.
The last thing you care about is the price.The price of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is $ 1799 (about 199,000 yen).This is 200 dollars lower than $ 1999 (about 221,000 yen) of Galaxy Z Fold2.As Samsung, we are planning to further expand the users of folding smartphones by reducing the price of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, which has increased this perfection.
For example, the iPhone 12 Pro Max costs $ 1099 for a 128GB model, $ 1199 (about 132,000 yen) for a 256GB model, and $ 1399 for the 512GB model.Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has the price difference narrower than the previous model.Maybe the price of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G will affect the price of the iPhone 13 series.
Folding smartphones are still expensive, but the purchase of Galaxy Z Fold3 5G seems to have been lowered.
The folding smartphone, which had a lot of restrictions on the actual use, has finally reached a practical level with Galaxy Z Fold3 5g.Of course, folding smartphones may not be a product that everyone uses yet.However, if the spread of 5G progresses, it is commonplace to watch videos and multi -apps in multiple apps.Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is definitely a product that can lead the future as a next -generation smartphone in the 5G era.
