Galaxy Z Flip 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip 3
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip 3: the key differences
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 arrived in 2021, 1 year after the Galaxy Z Flip 5G (2020), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Z Flip 3 runs the Snapdragon 888, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5G uses the Snapdragon 865+.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Z Flip 5G — 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED (foldable) + 1.1″ ext.; Galaxy Z Flip 3 — 6.7″ 120 Hz (foldable) + 1.9″ ext..
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Z Flip 5G — 2×12 MP (wide + ultrawide); Galaxy Z Flip 3 — 2×12 MP.
- ◆Software: Galaxy Z Flip 5G shipped with Android 10 (up to 12); Galaxy Z Flip 3 with Android 11 (up to 14).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Z Flip 5G — $1449; Galaxy Z Flip 3 — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Z Flip 5G | Galaxy Z Flip 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2020 | August 2021 |
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED (foldable) + 1.1″ ext. | 6.7″ 120 Hz (foldable) + 1.9″ ext. |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2636 | 1080 × 2640 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865+ | Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 2×12 MP (wide + ultrawide) | 2×12 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| OS | Android 10 (up to 12) | Android 11 (up to 14) |
| Water resistance | — | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 73.6 × 87.4 × 17.3 mm (folded) | 72.2 × 86.4 × 17.1 mm (folded) |
| Weight | 183 g | 183 g |
| Build | Foldable, glass + metal | Foldable, Victus + metal |
| Launch price | $1449 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.