When Samsung launched the original Galaxy Fold back in 2019, I fell in love immediately. It redefined the entire way I thought about smartphones and technology. Instead of just slab phones, the original Fold showed that phones could be so much more, and a year later, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 followed this trend with a host of upgrades.

In the meantime, Samsung launched arguably its most important foldable. The original Galaxy Z Flip heralded the launch of the Galaxy Z foldables branding, the revamped hinge that's the ancestor to the hideaway hinge found on both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, and the idea that foldables were for more than just power users; that they could be used by regular users as well.

With the Galaxy Z Flip 3, there are a few welcome improvements. The biggest improvement, however, is not hardware or software -- it's the price. When a phone receives universal praise despite some shortcomings, it’s clear that it’s a winner. This is what you get with the Galaxy Z Flip 3: a $999 product that’s one of the most enjoyable phones ever made and a smartphone that changes the expectations around the perceived value of the phone you’re buying. Here’s why the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a phone that everyone should consider buying, and a few reasons it might not be perfect for you.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable that offers a bigger outer display, high refresh rate inner display, and top-of-the-line hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the first foldable that feels like it was made for the mainstream. At a starting price of $999, it's redefining what is expected from all smartphones, and there are plenty of offers to reduce the price further. This is such a great experience, I ended up buying two for myself, and plan to buy two more for my mother and sister.

Welcome to our new review format, where we present the main conclusions on the first page and go deeper in individual sections on subsequent pages. I used the Galaxy Z Flip 3 for over two weeks as Samsung sent over a review sample. It was running on the AT&T network, which has some signal strength issues in my areas of use, possibly impacting battery life.


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Specifications

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Review Summary: Why I bought two

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, partially folded, in all four colors

The real magic of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 isn't the hardware or the software -- it's the price. Samsung has managed to give you all the practical hardware you'd want from a mainstream flagship, including a Snapdragon 888 processor, 120Hz refresh rate in the phone, and two very capable cameras. But they've also added a folding display and kept the price at under $1,000. Not to mention, this is now IPX8 waterproof which means it can survive a brief downpour.

[sc name="pull-quote-right" quote="The Galaxy Z Flip 3 proves that foldables are ready for the mainstream"] The starting price of $999 means the Galaxy Z Flip 3 can bring the cool factor to regular smartphone buyers at a price point that's not prohibitively scary. A three-figure price tag means it's affordable on a postpaid plan, or even if you're buying it outright. However, that's not all -- there's a lot of offers that reduce the price further. At its full asking price, it’s worth considering, but if you can snag a discount through trade-in or other offers, it’s better than most other devices in the US available at lower price points.

Take for example T-Mobile's trade-in deals during the pre-order stage. I bought a refurbished Galaxy S9 on Amazon for $180 and traded that in for $1000 off the price tag of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 as part of a new line. Or AT&T's promos direct through Samsung which basically give you $1000 off the Fold 3 or Flip 3 with eligible trade-in. Plus, Samsung allowed you to trade in up to 4 phones, and while values and the list of eligible devices grew smaller with each additional trade-in, you could still end up saving $1000. Samsung is plowing money into both making the Galaxy Z Flip 3 financially attractive and promoting it heavily across all marketing channels, and this could prove to be the winning strategy that makes foldables mainstream.

It’s certainly not the perfect phone, but the Galaxy Z Flip 3 proves that foldables are ready for the mainstream market. It has enough polish to be a great daily phone for most users, and the shortcomings it does have can mostly be fixed via software. Most importantly, it’s a compelling offering at its full asking price, but the offers this year are so good, it makes this phone an absolute steal.

Z Flip 3

In fact, this phone is so good that I placed my pre-order within 4 days of using it. Nearly two weeks later, I succumbed and pre-ordered a second in cream because the offers were so compelling, and I wanted to alternate between them. I had expected that I'd be tired of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 by now, and while there’s a slim chance that may still happen, I expect this is the one phone that I will use to read e-books, take out on social evenings, and use when I’m generally not in work mode. Not that it’s not capable of serving my work needs, but I prefer to have separate devices for work, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a better purchase if productivity is a must-have for you.

Clearly, I absolutely love this phone, and it’s a great fit for my needs, but should you buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3? That’s the real question, and the answer is yes and no. Here’s a summary of whether it’s right for you.

You should buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…

There are many types of people who would love the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The phone is a perfect fit if you’re fashion-focused, find that phones are too large but still want a big display and if you want something light, friendly in hand, and a bit unique.

You should also buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…

You want to stand out from the crowd

If you’re like me and you want to be the ice breaker or stand out amongst the crowd, get the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It’s guaranteed to get everyone talking, especially for the next year or two until foldables reach true launch velocity equivalent to a conventional glass slab smartphone. There’s a range of colors – I love the Lavender one, and the Pink one also looks great – and it’s effectively the digital version of wearing a pair of outlandish shoes, a bright shirt, or sporting a unique hairstyle; ultimately, these are all meant to help you stand out from the crowd.

You take a lot of selfies

If you love taking selfies, you’ll love the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Seriously, taking selfies is so much fun, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 almost encourages you to take more. Plus, you have the full suite of camera features available for your selfie photos or videos which results in much better selfies in most lighting conditions.

You are an influencer

If you are a digital influencer, you’ll hate being called a digital influencer, but the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a great device for you. If you like to take a lot of photos or videos to share on social or record a lot of vlogs, this is the phone you should buy. Samsung’s video prowess is strong here, and you’ll have the full suite of video features, including HDR, 4k@30fps, and portrait video, while also having a phone that catches people's attention about you and your work.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, folded, in all four colors

You should not buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…

That said, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is not the perfect phone for some people. If your primary focus is on productivity, you don’t appreciate the camera, or you don’t see huge benefits from the size changes, you probably won’t get enough benefit out of the Galaxy Z Flip 3.

You should also not buy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 if…

Battery life is crucial for you

If you need all-day guaranteed battery life and can’t plug in to charge, skip the Galaxy Z Flip 3. It’s almost certain that the battery won’t be good enough for you, but if you’re able to carry a portable charger or spend enough time at a desk so you can top up as needed, you should consider it. Fast charging options are also limited, so keep these in mind.

Your camera’s zoom capabilities are important to you

If you take a lot of zoom photos, whether digital (or most likely telephoto), then you should probably also skip the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The digital zoom isn’t the greatest, there’s no dedicated telephoto lens, and you’ll likely end up feeling frustrated. Be sure the zoom is a must-have feature for you, though, as the wide and ultrawide cameras on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 result in great photos.

You want an overkill smartphone

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 focuses on practicality rather than packing in the most overkill set of features for the money. If you need all of the things and sundry in your smartphone, this flipping phone is not for you.


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Release Date and Pricing

Throughout this review, I'll mention one very important number: $999. It's one of the most attractive things about the Galaxy Z Flip 3 experience, and the first time a mainstream foldable has been priced under the $1,000 mark. At full price, it's a great buy, but when heavily discounted like it has been, it's an absolute steal.

There are two models of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 available: one with 128GB of storage that starts at $999 unlocked, and another with 256GB of storage that costs $50 more. During the pre-order stage, Samsung was heavily promoting the higher storage version; if you pre-ordered, you received $150 instant Samsung credit and could use part of that to upgrade to the higher storage variant for free.

A lot of tech enthusiasts can recall specific turning points in tech history, and this generation of foldables feels like one. The Galaxy Z Flip 3, in particular, feels like it could have the same impact as the Galaxy S3. That was Samsung's third phone in the range and the one that really spurred the growth and subsequent dominance of the Galaxy S range. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 delivers on its potential, and it far outpaces anything else so far this year in the running for my phone of the year.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable that offers a bigger outer display, high refresh rate inner display, and top-of-the-line hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the first foldable that feels like it was made for the mainstream. At a starting price of $999 it's redefining what is expected from all smartphones, and with several offers, you can save a lot! At $999, it’s a great purchase but at a lower price, it’s a steal that’ll change how you think about phones.

Now you’ve read the summary, read on to check out the detailed review.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Design: Redefining the smartphone

  • Folds in half
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus on the back, foldable display on the inside
  • Armor Aluminum frame

Since the days of the original Z Flip – and honestly, since the original iPhone – certain phones have had the ability to be head turners. The type of phone that gets everyone talking. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 delivers on its head-turning promise.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the conversation starter, the icebreaker. In short, it's the cool thing that gets people talking.

Over the past week, I’ve been approached by so many people when using the Flip 3 out in public. The reaction for the original Flip was usually, is that the new RAZR? For the Galaxy Z Flip 3, it’s already become instantly recognizable. It’s the conversation starter, the ice breaker, the thing that everyone has an opinion or interest in. In short, it’s the original iPhone for the next generation of smartphones.

In a way, Samsung has achieved what many thought impossible: redefining the smartphone industry for the next generation. Our sister site Pocketnow wrote that Apple needs to launch a folding iPhone this year. I’ll take that a step further – the $999 price tag of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 means that it’s no longer enough to launch a slab at $1,000 or above. Every company either needs to offer a folding form factor or other killer feature at this price, or be priced substantially lower. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the flagship killer that OnePlus used to be, and in offering incredible trade-in deals to drive sales, Samsung is also using its market power to change the entire perceived value of a smartphone.

I liked the original Galaxy Z Flip, but I didn’t love it. It ended up being relegated to my drawer as soon as I finished the review. After two weeks with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, I realized something: I don’t just like it, I love it. I’m enjoying this phone so much that I don’t want to use any other flagship. The form factor lends itself to several use cases that just feel natural.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 folded with lavender case

I used both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 concurrently and I've also been using both of the previous Galaxy Folds as my second daily device since they were first launched. I really like the expansive inner display on the Fold series, so I thought I'd naturally be more inclined towards the Fold first this time around. However, my brief time with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 before it was announced left a mark, and much like my time with the original Z Flip, I was left wondering whether this was finally the time the Z Flip was going to work for most people.

[sc name="pull-quote-right" quote="The Galaxy Z Flip 3 makes the iPhone 12 Pro Max feel boring"]After two weeks, I've dropped my iPhone 12 Pro Max almost entirely, and I will likely drop it completely once WhatsApp lets you transfer from iOS to Android. If I do go back to the iPhone for some residual personal data, I am quick to want to return to the Flip. The lightweight nature, slim profile, and narrow design make it my favorite phone to actually hold and use. In particular, the slightly slimmer nature of the Z Flip 3 and the lightweight feel result in an outstanding in-hand experience. It’s that enjoyable.

Mostly, however, there's something very satisfying about flipping the Z Flip 3 open and closed. Making calls and shutting it closed afterward with that satisfying thunk gives me more joy than I imagined. We've all got experience with flip phones at some point in our lives - at least those in their mid-30s like I am - and the Z Flip 3 taps into the most important emotion of all -- nostalgia. In the end, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 just makes the iPhone feel boring.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Display: Two distinct experiences

  • Outer "Cover" display: 1.9-inch Super AMOLED; 250 x 512; 302 PPI
  • Inner display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2640 x 1080; 425 PPI; 120Hz adaptive refresh rate

Before we dig into the main display which operates much like any other smartphone, let's talk about the Cover Display. The first Galaxy Z Flip cover display was, quite frankly, useless, and Samsung found itself entirely shown up by the Motorola RAZR. This year, the Cover Display is four times larger, and has become far more useful than just that spec improvement.

The widgets available for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 include a selection to control music, access health, weather, and much more. One of the most useful features is the notification panel that's left of the main screen and unlike previous years, lets you view all your notifications in full. You can't reply in any way, but it's quite useful to be able to see the full email you just received to decide if it needs a response right away. It's the same with any other notification or message you receive. The idea is to provide just enough information at a glance to decide if the notification needs further action right away.

The other reason for the Cover Display and likely the reason many people will enjoy the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the camera. When the phone is closed, double press the power button and it launches into selfie mode, allowing you to use the two main cameras to take selfies, video, use all the cameras effects such as portrait mode, and more. The viewfinder is small but useful, and while it takes a few attempts to get the hang of it, you can generally take good selfies. Occasionally some will come out blurry, but that's the case with any phone. To snap a selfie, simply press either of the volume keys.

Xiaomi applied a similar thought process when including the rear display on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, but the ergonomics are completely different on this smaller form factor, letting the feature be more than just a gimmick. We’ll dig into the camera more later in this review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 with lavender case

The main display on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is just like any other Samsung panel: a great viewing experience, with sharp colors, impressive vibrancy and coupled with the font that Samsung uses, it’s one of my favorite viewing experiences of any phone. It’s far more enjoyable to watch anything on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 than it is on any other phone, including the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

[sc name="pull-quote-right" quote="More than just a phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is like a piece of fine art; it makes a statement."] The Galaxy Z Flip 3 display measures 6.7-inches, but feels smaller than other phones with similar screen sizes, likely due to the narrower body. It's super bright, topping out at 1200 nits peak brightness, and offers 1080x2640 pixels resolution. That’s a pixel density of 426 ppi, but the actual experience feels much crisper than other phones due to the quality of the display. The biggest addition to the experience is the 120Hz refresh rate, which makes everything super smooth, although it does have an impact on battery life.

When I’m using my foldables out in public, the first question I get from anyone remotely interested is whether you can really see the crease, and whether it bothers me. The answer is yes, and no, respectively. Yes, you can see it unless you’re looking straight on at the display and the background is bright, but no it doesn’t bother me. Your eyes quickly learn to ignore it and it just sort of blends in unless you look at it from the wrong angle.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is all about being cool, different, and memorable and the new animal animations bring me so much joy every single time. They are cute, adorable, and delightful. The clock alongside it can be customized in one of eight colors and overall, it feels like it's designed to be the party piece. That's a great way to summarize the Galaxy Z Flip 3 as a whole -- more than just a phone, it's designed to be a statement piece, like a fine piece of art.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 with display folded up

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Hardware & Performance: Finally, a durable foldable

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • IPX8 water resistance

The biggest reason the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is worth buying is that finally, Samsung has figured out how to make foldables water resistance. The addition of IPX8 water resistance means this is a phone that’s now capable of handling anything you can throw at it. Having used foldables for two years, this was one of the final things missing from the jigsaw puzzle. Now the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is ready to be your only device, which is a great improvement in the short 18 months since the first generation was launched, especially given the global impact of the pandemic.

Beyond the increased durability thanks to the IPX8 water resistance, there are also improvements to the hideaway hinge and the aluminum used in the phone. There’s also Gorilla Glass Victus, which is the strongest protective glass widely used in phones right now. Samsung says the new aluminum is up to 10% stronger than the one used in previous phones, and while the changes are individually subtle, the compound effect is noticeable in that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 feels as polished as any other smartphone.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 feels as polished as any other smartphone

At the $1000 price tag, you would expect the best hardware and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 mostly delivers in this regard. The specs sheet includes all the latest and greatest including the Snapdragon 888 processor, an Adreno 660 GPU, 128GB or 256GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM regardless of the storage variant.

This latter point is probably the only thing that feels questionable – there have been a few instances where it feels like the phone is struggling to keep up with the demands that I’m placing on it. I’m mostly putting this down to unoptimized apps as it happens in certain apps like Asana, but not in the general UX. However, much like any other Android phone, if you have a lot of notifications, you’ll notice some slight lag in the animations when you slide down the notification drawer, as well as when you close all apps. These little things are noticeable but don’t ultimately detract too far from the overall experience.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Watch 4, and Galaxy Buds 2 in lavender

I've used the Galaxy Z Flip 3 connected to a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 for a lot of calls, and it's been a fantastic experience that can rival the synergies between the iPhone and AirPods. Similarly, the call quality on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 itself is great with calls coming through clear, and no reports of mic problems from the other person on the call. This also feels like a regular phone and makes calls enjoyable, and yes, if you want to, you can slam the phone shut to end a call.

The hardware is ultimately what you would expect from most phones at this price point. I do wish that Samsung had increased the RAM to 12GB, as while that may be overkill for most parts of the experience, it would help solve some of the slight lag that is noticeable. Read on to find out about the camera, battery life, and the software on the final page of our Galaxy Z Flip 3 review.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable that offers a bigger outer display, high refresh rate inner display, and top-of-the-line hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the first foldable that feels like it was made for the mainstream. At a starting price of $999 it's redefining what is expected from all smartphones, and with several offers, you can save a lot! At $999, it’s a great purchase but at a lower price, it’s a steal that’ll change how you think about phones.

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When you're not taking selfies – which we covered earlier – you open the phone up and you can use the two cameras to take excellent photos. The reality is that whether in selfie mode or other, you can take good photos on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and it's one of the reasons to buy this foldable form factor. Sure, Samsung itself provides a more versatile and more powerful camera setup on its glass slab "Ultra" flagships -- but those overkills are targeted at a different audience. For the average user and use cases the Z Flip 3 is targeting, the camera is pretty good.

For the most part, it’s absolutely the best way to do it, but there is one caveat.

Over the course of about 50 selfies, about 10% have ended up being blurry. When you’re using the Galaxy Z Flip 3 with everything on it, there’s a noticeable lag between pressing the volume button for the shutter, and the phone saving the photo. Yesterday, I took a photo with a group, reviewed it where it looked great, and then a minute or so later, it ended up being blurry after the processing. Not ideal but not the end of the world and like any regular phone, you need to ensure that you keep the phone stable when taking a photo.

The second use case for taking photos with the form factor is one I can see so many people using: taking photos with the phone half folded so you can grip the bottom half of the phone. Everyone knows that babies are notoriously finicky to try and take photos of especially when they’re in someone’s arms. Rather than try to hold the phone stable in the traditional sense, you can grip the bottom half of the phone, get closer to the subject and easily take a photo. There’s no loss in quality and most people will absolutely prefer this use case.

Talking of the camera, some of Samsung’s party tricks are still my favorite things to use. Colorpoint lets you take creative photos and be artistic without needing to be an artist. Portrait mode is as good as anything else I’ve used. Like all Samsung phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 camera is supersaturated which may not be the most accurate representation of a scene, but the colors are guaranteed to pop meaning it’s far more visually appealing and likely to be better received on social which is where most photos are shared.

Do I miss the telephoto lens from other phones? Yes. I hope the next Flip brings a third camera and rounds off the camera experience. But given the regular iPhone 12 is the most popular of the current iPhone generation, the lack of a telephoto lens won’t be a deal-breaker for many people. Would I rather have the folding form factor or a telephoto lens? Ideally, I’d have both, but I’ll take the form factor over the third lens at this price point. Especially as Samsung’s amazing ultra-wide camera is as great as ever and the camera overall delivers good quality!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Battery Life: Long standby, questionable endurance

  • 3,300mAh dual-cell battery
  • 15W wired charging
  • 10W wireless charging

The one part of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 experience that still concerns me is battery life. Simply put, I think it’s ok, not great, and probably not good enough for most people. However, that’s with one caveat.

Over the past two weeks, battery life has generally been around 14 to 16 hours of total life, with about 3 to 4 hours of actual usage time. As I’ve added more apps to the phone running in the background, the battery life has been impacted. Whereas phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Huawei’s foldables usually have some battery life to spare even when heavily used, there’s no such buffer with the Galaxy Z Flip 3.

You'll want to keep a charger nearby if you use the Z Flip 3 as your daily device

This means being able to top up the phone during the day is a must if you’re going to use the Galaxy Z Flip 3 as your daily driver. You can use either a portable charger – I really like Samsung’s 10000mAh portable charger with wireless charging or any wall charger that supports 15W charging. Samsung itself promotes a 25W wall charger alongside both the Z Flip 3 and the Z Fold 3, but the former can only support 15W wired charging, or 10W wireless charging. The phone takes between 90 minutes and two hours to charge on average, so you’ll want to plan accordingly.

The thing I’ve increasingly been noticing however is that Google Services is often present at the top of the battery usage stats. There can be many reasons for that, but my current theory is that carrier choice plays a large part. I’ve been testing this Galaxy Z Flip 3 on AT&T which has varying levels of signal in the areas I’ve been using the phone. For the most part, battery life has been consistent, but on the day we had an outage near our office – and during my time traveling with the phone in NY – I noticed enough of an impact on battery life that this needs further investigating.

I’ll be testing the other two Galaxy Z Flip 3 that I bought with the Verizon and T-mobile networks to see how the battery life differs. We know a few people who've also bought the Galaxy Z Flip 3 so we’ll compiles our experiences, and update this review in a few weeks time with our findings.

the Z Flip 3 in flex mode

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Software: Software that’s made for foldables

  • One UI based on Android 11

Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 isn’t made with productivity in mind. That means certain powerhouse features like DeX aren’t available, but what is available shows that Samsung truly understands the role of software when it comes to foldables.

You still get all of the multitasking features that every Galaxy phone offers and the crease in the screen plus the way it folds, lends itself to running two apps at once. Unlike the Z Fold 3, you can’t pin the edge panel but it does provide an easy way to access the apps you always use, as well as set pairs of apps that you can launch in split-screen view with a single tap.

What makes the experience truly unique is how Samsung has sought to use the horizontal folding form factor. Some apps from Google like YouTube and Duo have been optimized with the new Flex Mode, so that the video appears in the top half of the screen, while the controls appear in the bottom half. This means you can use the hinge as a natural kickstand and put the Flip 3 on a counter half folded while still being able to watch something or take photos, without needing to use the tiny small on-screen buttons to navigate.

Samsung has also worked with third-party developers to optimize the top apps and this means that we should see more apps and experiences built that take advantage of this form factor. For those that don’t work quite right – whether in folded mode or split-screen mode, there’s Samsung Labs. The new Labs feature lets you force apps to operate in Flex Mode and the phone does a fairly decent job of removing controls from overlaying on top of the content you’re watching. It’s not perfect and I haven’t used it a whole lot, but it’s definitely a nice to have feature. There’s also a button to toggle split screen and pop up windows for every single app, even the ones which haven’t been optimized and it’s the first thing I enabled.

For years, TouchWiz was ridiculed as being a bloated UX with too many duplicated apps and fairly pointless gimmicks. OneUI is anything but this. It’s a polished platform that is by far my favorite UX, simple because it satisfies my inner desire to have tons of control, better than any other Android smartphone. If you like more settings and the feeling of discovering new little features and tweaks on your phone after using it for several months, OneUI definitely delivers.

The experience of OneUI on foldables just shows that Samsung understands the nuance of hardware and software working together to create one experience. Ten years of the Galaxy Note range gave Samsung the platform to iterate and try out new platforms. Yet, while it was great on those phones, it feels like it was made for foldables and OneUI leads the way as far as foldable software experiences go.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is Samsung's latest clamshell foldable that offers a bigger outer display, high refresh rate inner display, and top-of-the-line hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the first foldable that feels like it was made for the mainstream. At a starting price of $999 it's redefining what is expected from all smartphones, and with several offers, you can save a lot! At $999, it’s a great purchase but at a lower price, it’s a steal that’ll change how you think about phones.