Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the smallest mobile of the new folding phones presented by the Korean Maraca and with first level internal components.

Since its journey began with the first edition of Galaxy Fold in 2019, Samsung has become the reference of the folding smartphones industry.In Spain, 3 out of 4 folding mobile devices are from the Korean brand and the intention is to continue reigning this still minority market, although who knows if soon it will begin to take more weight.

To do this, Samsung bets on two very differentiated lines of folding: the Z Fold 3 that becomes an 8 -inch tablet and the Z Flip 3 that uses the mythical shell -type format that was so popular was 20 years ago 20 years ago.A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 unit (1.049 euros) It has passed through Omicrono's hands to see how the product has evolved in its second version (yes, it is the second although it is called z flip 3) and compare it with respect to the first one that so good taste left us the last year.

Because far from the technological novelty of having a folding screen - which already seems science fiction - to be able to carry a really small phone in its pocket had almost become impossible.Mainly in a world where a screen of less than 6 inches already seems tiny.

Improved design

Having had last year's model in the hands, what most attracts the attention of the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 is that Samsung has managed to significantly improve the quality of the construction.While the 2020 Z Flip was not bad at all, it did give the feeling of being in front of a more experimental device.A concept that lacked a couple of twists.And what if they have given them.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

In the 2021 version the flip already shows a much more mature device.All well adjusted to the pair that robust.As more prepared for daily hustle to which any smartphone can be subjected today.

Of course, it is still far from being a perfect device and probably has some characteristics that in the short term are complicated to correct.The most important of these is the screen fold.Which shows both at the level of touch and visual giving a strange sensation in the first contact.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

It is not something that affects the least to the operation of the terminal and surely anyone who bought it ends up getting used to.But current technology does not allow to manufacture totally smooth screens and who knows if it will be achieved in the short term.

Beyond the folding screen, it is a fully normal phone adapted to its circumstances.The main screen is 6.7 inches and, how could it be otherwise, it is composed of a Super Amoled panel manufactured by Samsung itself with a FullHD resolution and only interrupted by the front camera.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

The screen is really good and does not yield anything about Terrero with respect to that of the flagships of the Galaxy S21 saga.We highlight the good brightness that reaches as well as the classic quality and depth of blacks so characteristic of this type of panel.

Another particularities that characterize this Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the external screen, in the purest shell style Concha.His 2020 predecessor already had one, although much more limited and discreet in functions.For this year's version, Samsung has improved this point considerably with a 1.9 -inch Super Amoled panel that allows some extra, although either much more compared to last year either.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

From this secondary screen we miss an automatic adjustment of the brightness and scratch some inch more to an area that allows it to first sight.The latter would significantly increase the number of applications that can take advantage.It currently becomes a mere accessory to consult the time, obtain a notifications preview and really little more.Functions that are covered with any smartwatch or smart bracelet.

A difference to highlight with its galaxy brothers is that this Z Flip 3 uses a footprint reader located in the right song of the terminal at a height too high.Something that Samsung has little accustomed to us because they usually incorporate it under the screen.In this case, since the folded screen is, we see this new location logical and to that it is necessary that it works really well.

Freest power

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

All the innovation of the screen and folding chassis is very good, but what really matters is good - or evil - that the phone works on a day -to -day basis.For this section, Samsung has been much more practical and less risky by resorting to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, the last flagship presented by the Chips Company that is positioned as the most powerful of those launched to date.

Its eight nuclei manufactured with a 5 Nm photolithography and 5G connectivity are accompanied by 8 GB of RAM and two internal storage proposals: 128 or 256 GB, both UFS 3.1.No possibility of expansion.With that approach, it is difficult for a smartphone to work badly and this galaxy z flip 3 was not going to be an exception.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

The performance is exquisite and can virtually all the daily hustle to which we want to submit.Of course, with a great and important 'but'.We do not know if it is for the particular of its format, the little available space or - the most likely - a combination of several factors, but the phone is heated more than expected.Mainly in demanding tasks that require continuous work in the time and demanding of the processor such as playing video games or the initial configuration process, which always involves extra stress to internal components.

Snapdragon 888 is a really powerful processor and that calculation capacity is translated -invitably- in heat.So it is not surprising that some terminals that equip them resort to active cooling systems.It is more than possible that this temperature rise translates into a dropout of performance in the processor, which is forced to reduce its work frequency so as not to overheat the set too much.

Fair battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

And just I don't mean doing justice to the phone.Autonomy is one of Samsung's pending tasks with this galaxy z flip 3.The 3.300 mAh they become scarce for a mobile phone with such a powerful processor and it will be difficult to reach the end of a day without having to give a battery bracing to the battery.

At the eight nuclei to feed, a very good 120 Hz screen joins but also very gastone.There is the possibility of reducing the refresh rate to half, staying in the traditional 60 Hz and thus lengthening autonomy if we are going to spend a long time out of home without access to a plug.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

Regarding the plugs, in the box does not come adapter.This 'fashion' inaugurated by Apple with environmental protection as a shield is pending other companies that see secondary to include it.In this case, we do not lose much because the maximum load power that supports the terminal is 15W, so virtually any charger of those that are already at home will be able to meet their needs.

Cameras without surprise

In this section there are very few surprises with a couple of cameras on the outer part of the phone and a hole on the screen.Starting at the beginning, the main lens has a 12 megapixel sensor with optical stabilization and f/1.8.Samsung moves away from the already extinct War of Megapixels with a very resulton chamber that is seasoned with good scenes thanks to artificial intelligence and HDR.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

Neither on paper nor in practice is the best camera that has gone through our hands, but it meets almost all circumstances.With special mention to the night mode that achieves good results with little light.

The companion in the outer zone is an ultra -wide sensor also of 12 megapixels but with a f/2.2, much less luminous.Something that suffers as soon as the light is scarce.

On the top of the main screen is a 10 megapixel camera f/2.4 That will be to which we must resort to video calls, because for Samsung selfies an ace is saved in the sleeve.The external screen allows you to use the main camera to make these self -portraits that are really very good when using the main lens, which has more quality and more possibilities with little light.

I buy it?

Before answering the master question, it is worth highlighting the good work that Samsung has done in the audio section.In last year's model it was very fair with a single speaker, but in the galaxy z Flip 3 they have chosen to use the call headset and thus combine it with the traditional one placed in the lower song to obtain a stereo sound.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

Now, the purchase of a folding is still somewhat risky for the most general public.Samsung knows it and therefore focuses on this type of products to the most enthusiastic of their clientele, although every time you have to be less to opt for one of these formats.We are sure that little more companies - as we have already been seeing - will join the folding format and prices will be increasingly competitive while improving technology.

The qualitative jump of construction regarding last year's proposal is noted in every corner of the smartphone.Samsung's team of engineers has spun very fine to obtain such a robust device that it even achieves IPX8 water resistance certification.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3izan González

Mainly the topic related to battery life.It is true that the samsung galaxy z flip 3 costs 1.049 euros and someone who leaves that money wants to have the best of the best, but perhaps you can cut in the processor section by placing some of a lower range that manages to scratch more screen hours while reducing the working temperature.

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