Compare "Galaxy Z Flip3 5G" with the old model -Evolved points are here!

On September 8, Samsung Electronics Japan announced a new model of folding smartphones, "Galaxy Z Fold3 5G" and "Galaxy Z Flip3 5G" for domestic.This time, I focused on Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, a vertical folding smartphone.The author, who has been using the first Galaxy Z Flip released in 2020 and has been using it for about a year and a half, approaches the charm of vertical folding smartphones and evolution from the previous generation machine.

What is good for vertical folding smartphones?

The Fol Double smartphone, that is, a smartphone with a foldable display, has the first model in the latter half of 2018, and now 4-5 companies have introduced products.In the future, market forecasts have been made more familiar as one form of smartphones.

Among them, Samsung is the world's largest smartphone maker, and has also been actively commercialized for Foled Double Smartphones because of the technology to manufacture Fol Double Display within the group.There are two product lines, a horizontal folding type "Galaxy Z Fold" and a vertical folding type "Galaxy Z Flip", and has released a total of 6 models in the last two years.

The horizontal Galaxy Z Fold series has a display on the outside and inside, and is a smartphone that can be used while changing the style, such as "a vertical smartphone when closed, a large tablet screen when opened".The Z Fold series is a series that proposes new usage.

On the other hand, the vertical folding Galaxy Z Flip series is almost the same as the conventional "non -broken" smartphone.At first glance, it may be difficult to understand what is good.

I purchased the first Galaxy Z Flip released in 2020 and used it for about a year and a half while comparing with other various smartphones.In that experience, it was "compact" that I felt the only advantage of a vertical folding smartphone.

If you are just a small smartphone, you have the options like iPhone 12 mini.Galaxy Z Flip was excellent in riding the trend of the latest smartphone with a vertical and large screen, but when I didn't use it.

Since the transition to 5G, smartphone displays have been increasing.Considering the changes in how to enjoy videos and games on a large screen, it may be surprisingly inconvenient when carrying.When you carry it in your pocket, it may protrude, or it does not fit in a small pouch.

In such a case, it is a vertical foldable advantage that it fits perfectly without buying a large pocket or a large bag.

This is the latest model!5 updates

The first Galaxy Z Flip of the vertical folding smartphone was released in February 2020.About half a year later, the 5G compatible version of Galaxy Z Flip 5G appeared.The successor Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, which is the successor, is the third generation.

To summarize the main enhancements of Galaxy Z Flip3, the following five are the following five.

Galaxy Z Flip / Z Flip 5G, released in 2020, was a highly complete product as the first model of the vertical folding smartphone.Nevertheless, compared to the general smartphone of the same generation, there were some parts that were inferior in function.The part that has been renewed with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G of this work has improved the difference from the "non -broken smartphone" and draws the uniqueness of a folding smartphone.

For the first time in waterproof and Osaifu -Keitai

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, like the simultaneously announced Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, supports the first waterproof specification for folding smartphones.In addition, the Osaifu -Keitai was also installed in the model for Japan.

The good thing about the Galaxy Z Flip series is that even if you put it in a small clothes pocket, it is not noticeable and the clothes are difficult to lose shape.It is a waste that it does not support Suica only for smartphones that are easy to pick up in a position that is easy to pick up.

Waterproofing is a representative of the function of "it is definitely convenient".In the case of the author, I sometimes watch recipes on my smartphone during cooking, or sometimes watch videos with a waterproof smartphone while bathing.However, although the waterproof specification of Galaxy Z Flip3 5g is equivalent to IPX8, only the waterproof test has been verified only for the flan temperature of the room temperature.Avoid adding hot water or soap water in the bath or showering.

Improved the charm as a fashion item

The renewal of the appearance and the enlarged sub -display can further enhance the unique charm of a vertical folding smartphone.

The basic shape of folding like a compact mirror has not changed, but the material has been changed to a more luxurious one.The two outer sides are glass -covered from conventional resin coating, and the frame on the side is a newly developed aluminum alloy named "Armor Aluminum".

I believe that the Galaxy Z Flip series has a charm that does not appear in the specifications.It is a gimmick fun to open a precise folding mechanism.The new design of Galaxy Z Flip3 5g has more enhanced to enhance the condensation and enhances the appeal of things.

The thickness when opened is about 6.It is 9mm, weighs 184g, which is almost the same as the first model.However, since it has been changed to a square shape, I got the impression that the experience was slightly thicker.

When the screen is opened, the standby screen becomes a standby screen, and it has a fingerprint sensor on the right side, so if you are right -handed, lock release operations can be performed smoothly.

There is a small screen called "cover display" on the outside, where clocks and notifications can be displayed.In the first model, it was a small screen for one line of text, but in this model 1.It is growing as 9 inches.

You can customize it to your liking, such as setting colorful watch widgets or setting your favorite standby image.The cover display is also practical, such as being able to scroll long notifications such as LINE messages.

In addition, this time, the type of genuine case sold in Japan is increasing (sold separately).It has a colorful leather cover and a clear type ring case, so it seems to be fun to arrange yourself.

The display is 120Hz smooth

The folded main display is 6.It is a 7 -inch organic EL display, the resolution is full HD +.The aspect ratio when opened is 22: 9, which is even more vertical than the Xperia 1 series known as a vertical smartphone.

The specifications such as the size of the display are the same as the previous generation, but the edges are slightly narrower and have a clean impression.I also got the impression that the color of the display has improved more than the original Galaxy Z Flip.

The major evolution point of the display is that it supports the double -speed display of a refresh rate of 120Hz.When the screen is scrolled, it can be displayed with a smooth appearance by reducing the afterimage.Thanks to the smooth scrolling, you will be able to browse the content that continues to scroll, such as Twitter, Instagram, LINE and website, will be comfortable.The combination of Galaxy Z Flip3 5g vertical display can be said to further enhance its comfort.

The display is covered with thin glass, and the touch is the same as a general smartphone.The folding part in the center has a slightly dent, but I don't care much about the front.If you display a bright color and look into it diagonally, you can see that the reflection of light is entered in the concave part.

Convenient to use without a stand!

The use of Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is almost the same as a general smartphone.However, there is also a usage that makes use of folding.

If you fix it with the angle and fix it, some applications such as YouTube, Netflix, and Zoom will be displayed for vertical folding smartphones.Video viewing and online meetings are possible without a smartphone stand.

When taking a picture with a camera, it is convenient to fold it.With this smartphone, you can fix it horizontally to the window without a tripod or shoot with a low angle.

The functions that can be used without a stand were also equipped with the previous generation model, but with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, it can be stably fixed even at shallow angles.

When I watch a little video during a meal, I use Galaxy Z Flip at an angle.In such a scene, I often saw a smartphone on the table from an angle close to the top, so I thought it would be convenient to fix it at a shallow angle.Galaxy Z Flip3 5G seems to have been improved in such detailed points.

The ability as a smartphone is sufficient.Wireless charging is also supported

Regarding the processing performance as a smartphone, this article does not go into detail, but as of 2021, we have the highest class.The chipset is equipped with Quarcom's Snapdragon 888, and the memory (RAM) is 8GB.The built -in storage is 128GB.The microSD slot is "not installed".

5G supports new frequency bands excluding millimeters.The battery capacity is standard at 3,300mAh, but you can have one day unless you play a game.It also supports wireless charging.

On the other hand, there are some parts that have hardly changed from the previous model.That's a camera.Except for the protective glass covering the lens with the back camera, it is equipped with exactly the same thing.

The back camera is an ultra -wide and wide -angle two -eye camera, both of which have about 12 million pixels.The in -camera is about 10 million pixels.It is an almighty configuration that can be taken with different angles of angle, and it is an almighty configuration that can be taken to some extent, but the zoom shooting is not stronger than the smartphone of the same class.

Sold in two carriers, au and DoCoMo.Price down

It is approaching "ordinary smartphone" in terms of easy -to -pick.Until now, the two models were exclusive sales of au, but this time they were handled by NTT DOCOMO and au's two carriers.

In the case of a Galaxy smartphone, the mobile communication corresponding frequency band is often tuned according to the handling carrier, and when the au version is unlocked and used on the NTT docomo net, it may be difficult for radio waves to enter indoors.there was.If you use it with a docomo net, you can use the NTT docomo version more comfortably.

It is also expected that the selling price will drop.The price at the time of the first generation of Galaxy Z Flip was less than 190,000 yen (au version), which was almost twice as much as a smartphone, which was not foldable.

The price of the AU version has not been announced at the start of the reservation at the start of the reservation, but the price of the NTT docomo version is 148,896 yen (DOCOMO Online Shop Price).There is no big difference compared to the high end of the same class.

Both individuality and practicality are sufficient.One that is perfect for those who are particular

Galaxy Z Flip3 gives the impression that the distance to "ordinary smartphones" has been aggressive, as it has been aggressively reduced from "normal smartphone", with waterproofing, correspondence to Osaifu -Keitai, and a price that is easier to pick up.It has been only a year and a half since the first machine appeared, but the vertical folded Fol Double Smartphone has rapidly caught in a functional side, and it seems that Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is entering the maturation period as soon as possible.

The charm of a folding smartphone of a vertical folding type is a gimmick that is noticeable.The improvement of the texture of the exterior and the extension of customization, such as cover displays and cases, can be said to be an improvement that further enhanced the appeal as a thing.

If you want to carry a large screen smartphone stylishly, or if you want to choose something you usually use, it is one that you want to consider.