Compare the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 to the Z Flip 3

The fold of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is vertical. That's why you can fold this device open like a book and use it like a small tablet. You can comfortably read the news, work on a report, or watch your favorite movie or series on the large screen, for example. Because of the large screen, the Fold 3 is almost 50% heavier than a 'regular' smartphone. This device is also 2 times as thick when you fold it closed.

With the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, you fold horizontally. You can fold the device open when you want to use it. When you're done, you can fold the smartphone shut, so you can easily take the Flip 3 with you in your bag or pocket. Do you want to video call, vlog, or take a selfie? Fold the Flip 3 in a 90-degree angle, put the smartphone in front of you, and keep your hands free.

The opened Quad HD screen of the Fold 3 has a screen size of 7.6 inches. It'll display your games and movies in detail. Because the selfie camera is under the screen, it won't distract when you're watching a video. You can accurately control the large screen with the separately available S Pen stylus. At the front of the closed device is a full-fledged 6.2-inch screen. Because of the HD resolution, you see don't see much detail on the front screen. This makes is unsuitable to watch movies.

The opened 6.7-inch screen of the Flip 3 is similar to a 'regular' smartphone. Because of the size, it's difficult to control the device with 1 hand. With a Full HD resolution, the screen is less sharp than the Fold 3. You still see a lot of details during your movies and series. The Flip 3 isn't suitable for the S Pen stylus. On the front of the closed device is a small 1.9-inch screen. On this screen, you can see notifications and answer your texts.

The Samsung Fold 3 has a total of 5 cameras, which can take razor-sharp photos. On the back is a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and 12-megapixel telephoto lens, in addition to a standard 12-megapixel camera. With the telephoto lens, you can zoom in up to 2 times without losing quality. The other 2 lenses are selfie cameras. On the 6.2-inch screen on the front is a 10-megapixel lens. If you fold the device open, you don't see a lens, but there's one there. The last 4-megapixel selfie camera is hidden underneath the screen.

The camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is less extensive. The smartphone doesn't have a telephoto lens to zoom in, for example, and there's 'only' 1 selfie camera. With the standard 12-megapixel camera and the 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, you can take sharp photos and record 4K videos. Just like the Fold 3, the standard camera of the Flip 3 has optical image stabilization. The device corrects small movements. This way, your photo's have less motion blur and your videos are less shaky.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a 4400mAh battery. That battery capacity is average for a smartphone, but it's not very large for a smartphone with such a large screen that uses much energy. Sometimes, the battery doesn't make it to the end of the day. The Fold 3 supports fast charging at 25W. With a Samsung 25W fast charger, you can charge the device more than half within half an hour. Charging completely takes a bit more than an hour. You can also charge the Fold 3 wirelessly.

In the foldable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, there's little space for a large battery. That's why each half of the device has its own small battery. In total, the Flip 3 has a battery capacity of 3300mAh. This isn't a lot of capacity, so you have to charge the device regularly. The Flip 3 supports charging on at most 15W. This is a lower power than the Fold 3. It takes less than 90 minutes to completely charge with a Samsung 15W charger. You can also charge the Flip 3 wirelessly.

With a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor and a large 12GB RAM, the Samsung Fold 3 is suitable for the most demanding tasks. You can quickly switch between different apps and you can play demanding 3D games without crashes. The processing power in combination with the large screen and S Pen support make the Fold 3 suitable for photo and video editing. The Fold 3 is available in versions with 256GB or 512GB storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has the same powerful Snapdragon 888 processor. You can also use this smartphone for the most demanding tasks and 3D games. The 8GB RAM is smaller than that of the Fold 3, so switching between demanding tasks isn't as fast. This difference is very small, so you'll notice very little of it in practice. The Flip 3 is available in versions with 128GB or 256GB storage.