Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Display System
7.6" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Main)
6.2" HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Cover)
Platform
5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
Android 11 Launch OS
Camera System
Triple Rear: 12MP Wide, Ultra-wide, Telephoto
4MP Under-display / 10MP Cover Camera
Battery & Charging
4400mAh Typical Dual Battery
25W Wired / 10W Wireless Charging
Connectivity
5G Sub-6 and mmWave Support
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
Memory & Storage
12GB RAM
256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 Storage
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G was announced on 11 August 2021, with pre-orders opening on the same day. The device reached retail availability on 27 August 2021 in select markets including the United States, Europe, and Korea.
- Announcement Date: 11 August 2021
- Retail Availability: 27 August 2021
- Canonical Model Family: SM-F926
- Official support examples listed in source: SM-F926B/DS and SM-F926B; SKU examples SM-F926BZKGXNZ, SM-F926BZSGXNZ, SM-F926BZKAATS, SM-F926BZKEATS, and SM-F926BZSEATS
Physical Structure
The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G source lists an Armor Aluminium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, stretchable PET protective film, optimized display panel layers, and a 200,000-fold Bureau Veritas test.
- Folded Dimensions: 67.1 x 158.2 x 16.0 mm (hinge) to 14.4 mm (sagging side)
- Unfolded Dimensions: 128.1 x 158.2 x 6.4 mm
- Weight: 271 g
- Durability: IPX8 water resistance (up to 1.5m freshwater for 30 minutes); not dust-resistant.
- Display Protection: Stretchable PET protective film and optimized display panel layers.
- Hinge Testing: 200,000-fold Bureau Veritas test certification.
Display System
The device features a dual-display setup with Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate on both displays.
- Main Display: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Infinity Flex Display (2208 x 1768 resolution, 374ppi).
- Main Display Brightness: 900 nits HBM, 1200 nits peak.
- Cover Display: 6.2-inch HD+ Display (2268 x 832 resolution, 387ppi).
- Cover Display Brightness: 1000 nits HBM, 1500 nits peak.
- Note: Main display measured as 7.6 inches full rectangle (7.4 inches accounting for rounded corners); cover display measured as 6.2 inches full rectangle (6.1 inches accounting for rounded corners and camera hole).
Camera System
The supplied source lists a triple rear camera system, a cover camera, and an under-display camera on the main screen.
- Rear Ultra-wide: 12MP, F2.2, 1.12um pixels, 123-degree FOV.
- Rear Wide: 12MP, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.8um pixels, 83-degree FOV.
- Rear Telephoto: 12MP, PDAF, OIS, F2.4, 1.0um pixels, 45-degree FOV.
- Cover Camera: 10MP, F2.2, 1.22um pixels, 80-degree FOV.
- Under-display Camera: 4MP, F1.8, 2.0um pixels, 80-degree FOV.
- Zoom & Video: 0.5x ultra-wide and 2x optical zoom, up to 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording, and Tracking AF.
Platform & Software
The Z Fold3 5G is powered by a 5nm 64-bit octa-core processor with a 2.84GHz maximum clock, plus 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz cores.
- Processor: 5nm 64-bit octa-core (2.84GHz max clock + 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz).
- Launch OS: Android 11.
- Security: Samsung Knox platform, side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor, and face recognition.
- Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, UHQ 32-bit, and DSD64/128 support.
Battery & Charging
The device uses a dual-battery system and supports wired, wireless, and reverse wireless charging as listed in the source.
- Capacity: 4400mAh typical dual battery (4275mAh rated minimum).
- Wired Charging: 25W fast charging.
- Wireless Charging: 10W fast wireless charging.
- Reverse Wireless: 4.5W Wireless PowerShare.
Connectivity & Sensors
- Cellular: 5G sub-6 and mmWave support where available.
- SIM: One eSIM and two Nano SIM slots (availability varies by market and carrier).
- Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax HE160 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC.
- Location: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou.
- Port: USB Type-C.
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is an SM-F926 family Android foldable smartphone with a 7.6-inch QXGA+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, 6.2-inch 120Hz cover display, triple 12MP rear camera system, 10MP cover camera, 4MP under-display camera, 4400mAh typical dual battery, IPX8 water resistance, Android 11 at launch, and S Pen support with S Pens sold separately for the standard model.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$1,799.99 |