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Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: Embrace the crease!

Here we have Samsung’s newest (and smallest) foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. It’s got a new 120hz refresh rate screen, an “aluminum armor” body and a vastly improved cover screen that’s four times the size of the old Flip. With all of this, is it ready for prime time? Watch our full…

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Here we have Samsung’s newest (and smallest) foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. It’s got a new 120hz refresh rate screen, an “aluminum armor” body and a vastly improved cover screen that’s four times the size of the old Flip. With all of this, is it ready for prime time? Watch our full review.

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  1. David H.

    August 20, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Apple will be so innovative in 2024 when they release their foldable phone utilizing Samsung innovation / screens 🙂

  2. D_Girl

    August 20, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    I really like the Z flip 3 and wanted but $ 👎 atm

  3. AeroSatan

    August 20, 2021 at 8:42 pm

    Sees the 69% of battery remaining – so immature.

    Inside voice – Nice!

  4. Son of a harry seabass

    August 20, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    And the charger must be a Samsung or it will (through software just like the isheep) shame on you Samsung, will be in reduced charging mode due to “incompatible charger”

  5. aWe

    August 20, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    You are like Ron Jeremy of tech

  6. Phil Forde

    August 20, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    I bought this because of its form factor. It may not be the most practical phone but it is a new fun modern take. I think it could possibly be more durable than other phones as it will be closed so often. Time will tell.

  7. Cheng L. Zha

    August 20, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    when Apple fail to innovate, Sunsung does.

  8. Patryk Wieczorek

    August 20, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    “The screen collects more fingerprints than a detective on Law & Order: SVU”

    BA DUM TSS

  9. Fendi

    August 20, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    Screen maintenance/repair. RIP money. 💸💸💸⚖️

  10. Stephen Kisty

    August 20, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    I have a Motorola Razr now and I think I’m going to try this, the Motorola Razr with Verizon does not get 5G but I think Samsung is a better phone we shall see but I was just wondering what is the outside of the phone made off and I love Thin cases

  11. blondie jam

    August 20, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    I’m watching this on my new Z flip 3 it came today yippie just love it 😍😘

  12. Tbs

    August 20, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    I think this will finally make me switch to Samsung from Apple. This is innovation!!!

  13. Justin Zetzer

    August 20, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    Unfortunately with my work being outdoors, this would not last long 😂 and having 2 phones is not ideal for me. I love that phones aren’t boring anymore! Companies are actually being creative! 🙌🏼

  14. idk

    August 20, 2021 at 10:11 pm

    Battery is the only thing keeping me back on this one. I’m running the S20 right now and when it runs its course in a year or two, I think I’ll take a close look at the Z Flip 4 or 5.

  15. Janis

    August 20, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    I saw some other vids and the galery was always optimized for flex mode

  16. Dave John

    August 20, 2021 at 10:45 pm

    Is this a young ron jeremey? Lol

  17. randy978rk

    August 20, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    since when does Ron Jeremy review phones….

  18. DESIPLAINES

    August 20, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    Props for listening to Wu-Tang!

  19. Danny Babayan

    August 20, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    3:25 WU-TANG IS FOREVA

  20. Chrystal Poling

    August 20, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    Pre-order mine at Best Buy. They said they had a lot of pre-order so far. I think this will be a hit.

  21. Ravneet Singh

    August 20, 2021 at 11:41 pm

    Samsung at it’s best to convince people into buying foldable phones. Good on ya Samsung but I’m just gonna stick with my rigid old school phone.

  22. David's watches

    August 20, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    Can I snap this shut though when I hang up on people? I miss that with ,y flip phone fromback in the day

  23. babevso

    August 20, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    Omg I Want To Get one, Would like to get “Lavender” Color🤓📱

  24. Stefan Cosmas

    August 21, 2021 at 12:12 am

    Wow

  25. Larry Lauersdorf

    August 21, 2021 at 12:53 am

    Preordered two days ago. We will see, I had one of the very first Motorola flip phones (technically the mouthpiece just flipped) and I’ve been patiently waiting on this for far too long…. I would also bet the plastic screen has less light glare and ends of being far more robust than its glass counter part.

  26. Maxi Mz

    August 21, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    It gives me the 00s nostalgia I am buying it soon for that reason only. I wanna flip the phone open to accept the calls.

  27. One punch King.

    August 21, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Iv been a fold owner since the first Samsung fold, and I love my z fold 2 the crease isn’t noticeable and you’re right on my iPhone x that ugly notch was there all the time. But the fold looking straight at it I don’t notice it the feel dosent bother me but what dosent have a crease when folded? Thats hard to do. Regardless Samsung has me sold again as I just pre-ordered this bad boy I bought two z flips and after trading in my note 10 plus I got $450 bucks off including 150 in credit for a free leather case a 35 dual watt charger and a Samsung tag. Apple would never! Brought my cost down to $550 with tax and my wife trading in her note 9 and is getting 350$ off! And free stuff as well 🙂

  28. megau

    August 21, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    sd card slot?

  29. Laura Liebers

    August 21, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    That phone look dope

  30. Xavier Robinson

    August 21, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    That case is hard af.

  31. yubstep

    August 21, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    I’m buying this

  32. Julian A.

    August 21, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    I really like the way this guy shares his own opinion. Very clear

  33. Daniel Lisy

    August 21, 2021 at 8:06 pm

    Anyone knows will DEX be working on it? Love DEX on my S10.

  34. Dimetri Drossos

    August 21, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    i have been holding onto my old phone features like the headphone jack, sd card expansion slot, all those kinda things that are being phased out, so i havent wanted to upgrade to anything newer than the s10+. but after i upgraded to the s10+ from my note 9 and the motherboard died after 2 months without warranty (i got it open box on ebay, and the warranty i got for it was a scam…), im starting to look at newer phones again. im planning on still fixing my s10+, but im trading my unfortunately broken note 9 in for a down payment on a galaxy z flip 3. i could have gone for an arguably *better* s21 or something. but for me, better is more features, and that s21 has LESS than my s10 had. the slightly better cameras dont phase me, its made out of plastic not glass, no headphone jack or micro sd card expansion, and it wont last as long on a charge because the refresh rate is much higher and the battery didnt get any bigger. the only think i would like about the new s21 over my s10 is the higher refresh rate (it looks really nice though), the charging is a little faster i think, 5g is nice to have for futureproofing, and its a bit faster with the new 888 chipset, and the bezels are slightly smaller with a smaller hole punch. but besides that, my old phone features way outweigh the wanting for those few little upgrades, and i would never have gone to the s21.

    witht he flip 3, its something new. i still dont have the headphone jack or sd card expansion slot, but im still gonna be fixing my s10 for those things i would wanna keep. i still lose a camera compared to the 21, but i BARELY use the 2x zoom, and if i do, i can just zoom in normally. i really only care about the wide angle. i think it looks super cool in matte black, i LOVE the way it flips open, i love the small cover screen that you can actually adjust things on it without having to open it up. i can use it as its own tripod, among other things. i tried it out at the costco carrier booth, and its so FUN to use, i actually got excited for the first time in a while when looking for a new phone. ive been excited before, but with samsung removing legacy features, i got more annoyed than anything else. now, im acually excited again, even though it doesnt had any of those things back.

    i decided “if im gonna be paying all this money for a new phone that has less spec features than my old s10, it had better do something that makes me love to use it, or do something to compensate for the lack of those features.” that is why as long as this experience is smooth, im going to be upgrading to folding and flipping phones from now on, and use my s10+ as a backup, second phone, or something like that. i loved my note 9, but it doesnt feel as fresh and modern as the s10, and it still has all those legacy features, just with the hole punch, and without the s pen.

    im very happy with my decision, and thank you for reading, have a wonderful rest of your day!

  35. Gameboyreaper

    August 21, 2021 at 8:47 pm

    Like to buy one in future. Just so cute as a small phone

  36. Jason Maki

    August 21, 2021 at 9:01 pm

    Wish they would just make two separate screens that fit together at the center. I just keep seeing videos of the phone a year later with a massive crease not the little thing it starts with but like where the center isn’t even visible

  37. Santone G

    August 21, 2021 at 9:40 pm

    I saw your Millennium Falcon wireless charger and IMMEDIATELY went out and bought one myself.! Can’t wait for my Cream Z Flip3 to arrive.

  38. AJ Zoro

    August 21, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    Say less. Already pre-ordered my Z Flip 3. Got tired of the gigantic phones manufacturers keep making.

  39. Skubee Raw

    August 21, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Ron jeremy now reviewing gadgets?

  40. Marv2k

    August 21, 2021 at 10:07 pm

    Mine is in the mail. Got the black one. My first upgrade since the note 3

  41. Captain Poop

    August 21, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    What is the point of this? If you could flip it to 2 screens ok but this?

  42. ParadoxKismet

    August 21, 2021 at 10:41 pm

    Okay — with the special deal from Best Buy and my carrier I ordered this phone — after I said I wasn’t going to. Why I ordered it — compactness and screen protected while folded, the nostalgic feel, the “tripod” thing and the apparent fun vibe. I’m worried about the battery and finger print irritation. I keep my phones for a long time (now have a galaxy s7) and only upgrade when I’m having an issue so I hope this phone keeps me happy about 5 years. Thanks for the great review.

  43. Sher R

    August 21, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    Ofcourse…. It’s not an iphone so it has to have a problem according to you so called experts. I bet it was Apple I would have heard the same old garbage.. that’s it’s revolutionary n everything is a miracle…

  44. JoystickJester

    August 21, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    Where is the Fold 3 review?

  45. Sher R

    August 21, 2021 at 11:21 pm

    It’s far from perfect… really ??? What else u got… That u can even question it

  46. ProdByLando

    August 21, 2021 at 11:35 pm

    Who will buy this for me ?

  47. Efe Chief

    August 21, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    isheep:

    Patrick: The iphone has a large black notch that eats into the display. I’m bothered by it more than the crease on the Z Flip 3.

  48. Dan Holmes

    August 21, 2021 at 11:40 pm

    Rather they did a z flip Pro make it 1600 and give the works

  49. ColtsFan4Life 35

    August 21, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    Hey, it’s Ron Jeremy’s brother!!

  50. Doug Hunt

    August 22, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Great review man. I ordered one of these to replace an iPhone 11pro . I had a few flip phones over the years . I am looking forward to trying it

  51. BhaBha BlackSheep

    August 22, 2021 at 2:23 am

    I like where samsung is going with the flip. Will definitely buy the next iteration.

  52. Vespiquen33

    August 22, 2021 at 3:50 am

    Got one preordered! Great review. I’m sick of how much bigger phones have gotten within the last decade and how they don’t easily fit in my back pocket anymore. Seen a couple comments saying it folding vertically is useless, it adds nothing unlike the Fold that turns into a tablet. But I’d argue that being more portable is the value added instead. To each their own. After skipping the original, I’m excited to give it a try!

  53. Hector Torres

    August 22, 2021 at 4:46 am

    You need a haircut dude. It’s distracting

  54. DUCI

    August 22, 2021 at 5:23 am

    This is the only reason I didn’t buy

  55. Klutch

    August 22, 2021 at 6:16 am

    In 2-3 years Apple will have folding phones. Samsung is ahead of the curve

  56. Eigroej OtNa

    August 22, 2021 at 6:49 am

    So sweet

  57. Bilal Ahmed

    August 22, 2021 at 7:15 am

    Watching this review on my Samsung Galaxy M51 – battery lasts for one and a half day – at least. For a man who needs his phone for everything else as well as professional day to day use, big battery life is indispensable.

  58. Brian Park

    August 22, 2021 at 7:32 am

    This guy is like the Ron Jeremy of cell phones

  59. Wahots

    August 22, 2021 at 7:44 am

    It looks really cool, but the small battery, notch, and no headphone jack on a $1000 phone is a tough sell. Think I’ll keep my $720 S9 for another year. This display res is lower on the zF3, but still has less SOT than my s9 😛

    I want a flipphone again, but I want to wait for the real third generation tech.

  60. Teddy Behr

    August 22, 2021 at 8:55 am

    solid review!!

  61. Tony

    August 22, 2021 at 9:10 am

    Just got the s21 ultra, thinking about getting the z flip too since I can’t upgrade. But I don’t wanna be that guy with 2 top end phones 😂😂

    • Dana Moss

      August 22, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      Just say one is for work! 😉

    • Tony

      August 22, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      @Dana Moss I might just do that haha, great idea 😂

  62. Suphapat Sangphokaew

    August 22, 2021 at 9:44 am

    loved the way you explain pros and cons, very clear and succinct

  63. fariz ascariz

    August 22, 2021 at 9:46 am

    1000 dollar is 1 month an officer salary in Malaysia. 😂

  64. Footprint Gardens Gardening for the future

    August 22, 2021 at 9:53 am

    I want one! In Australia we have a deal where you get a free 43 in Hd oled Samsung tv plus free ear buds so for me it’s a no brainer. My first phone was a motorola flip back in the day.

  65. Tycoon

    August 22, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    What about fingerprint

  66. dedpxl

    August 22, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    I like all the close ups, feels like I’m looking at the phone in my own hands.

  67. dedpxl

    August 22, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    “far from perfect” what’s wrong with it though? this review is too positive, I want honesty.

  68. 초이생각(Choi's thinking)

    August 22, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    I want it!

  69. Michael Stone

    August 22, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    All I want to know is if it can make the Star Trek communicator sound when I unfold it.

  70. enstein mandarin

    August 22, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Have flip you will had some memories .insane!!!

  71. foxroano9t

    August 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Preordered my first flip phone, now we wait

  72. Adam Shomo

    August 22, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    Every review I’ve seen so far has the standard button navigation on the display, is there gesture navigation or is that for some reason disabled on the flip? Been curious about this since it was announced.

  73. BrianL9944

    August 22, 2021 at 6:49 pm

    good looking guy… good looking phone

  74. shain ahmed

    August 22, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    Wu tang!

  75. Samuel Manny

    August 23, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Scratches at level 4 with deeper grooves at level fingernails (esp when gaming)…and rich in smudges of fingerprints which destroys the beauty of screen esp seeing rainbows in white texts and when viewing photos. Just get normal flagship smartphone whether Samsung, Apple, Google etc….durable, no fingerprint oils on display, better drop performance and apps.

    Crease is not noticeable in not bright environments….once you use that in bright room like living rooms and offices and outside….the crease along with fingerpr8nt smudges will be so visible against what’s on the display. The reflection of light when flip phone is in right angle form is also distracting. I tried it in a store.

    For people who likes new stuffs and flip phones…this is the best you can have though. Just know the cons and be more careful using it…you’ll be fine.

  76. Allen Frady

    August 23, 2021 at 2:00 am

    I’ve been mostly gravitating towards SMALLER phone in combination with various sized tablets and ultra light notebooks. This looks interesting

  77. PHTY Jo

    August 23, 2021 at 2:07 am

    I’m switching my Iphone to Galaxy z flip since there is no alternative

  78. Eddie Castillo

    August 23, 2021 at 3:34 am

    Imagine if they’d make this phone with 90hz refresh, SD870, and then 3.5k battery, lastly priced at 899. Homerun for Sammy

  79. Emsky Aguilar

    August 23, 2021 at 5:26 am

    I pre ordered. This is epic.

  80. joe34cast

    August 23, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Great review thank you. 2 are on their way. Is there a fingerprint function?

  81. noomy 663

    August 23, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    I assume this completely eliminates the possibilities of Apple following the same course on their future releases, which may maximize our excitement for these gadgets.

  82. jerry caughron

    August 23, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    Excellent review

  83. Jesus Pardo

    August 23, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    If I didn’t just pick up the s21 I would give the z flip a chance….

  84. UberTech

    August 23, 2021 at 5:57 pm

    Definitely nervous for the following:

    – Dust, lint or sand getting in the crack or hinge. I live by the water so there is always a possibility of some sand being on the ground. Definitely won’t risk taking it to the beach.
    – I’m not that happy about the battery life on my S21. On average I get 18 hours, so I will have to get use to the 12 hour battery life.
    – I’m going to miss my telephoto lens.

    I figure if the benefit of having a folding phone doesn’t outweigh the drawbacks I mentioned above, I will look into trading this in next year when Samsung announces the S22 around the end of 1st quarter.

  85. Daniela

    August 23, 2021 at 6:29 pm

    I enjoyed this video so much!! You are so sympathetic😊👍

  86. PapiSnug Af

    August 23, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    wait a minute was that a mf Millennium Falcon wireless charger?????

  87. Kaio_K!d

    August 23, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    Add an L and R button and you got yourself a Gameboy SP Touch.

  88. Sweet addiction to awesomeness

    August 23, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    @ 7:50 ” no the phone doesn’t come with the charger ”
    Who doesn’t have a charger??
    Do you really need 4 chargers at home?
    And is 2021 who doesn’t have a wireless charger?
    They’re $18 dlls!
    Of you’re buying a $1000 + phone that’s not an issue.

  89. Valito Cardoso

    August 23, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    Best review! Love ti!

  90. Shiyra Yandell

    August 23, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    One of the tests for phones should be does it fit or will it fall out of my pocket as a female cursed to wear clothes with barely functional pockets. I’m tempted to get this phone because it folds in half which may help it stay in my pocket even if I bend or sit – when other phones will just fall right out.

  91. Tony Moore

    August 24, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Pre-ordered the gray one on day 1 direct from Samsung. Can’t wait for the damn thing to ship.

  92. Douglas Augustine

    August 24, 2021 at 2:43 am

    Literally taking pictures of my downtown.i recognize all the buildings.wish I coulda seen you with the phone

  93. zshaquel

    August 24, 2021 at 3:34 am

    Excited to have a flip phone again. So convenient! Great review….Thanks!!

  94. Tim Lindsay

    August 24, 2021 at 3:59 am

    Not happy with the battery at all. It’s return so get back to the store ASAP.

  95. Diva Neser

    August 24, 2021 at 5:58 am

    Who is playing the first song? (15s into the review)

  96. Pablo Raul

    August 24, 2021 at 6:08 am

    not the hairline and the lisp 😩 like this comment if you somehow got to the end without throwing up lmao just kidding haha 🙂

  97. GoudenDynamietHD

    August 24, 2021 at 7:57 am

    2:18 THANK YOU! So so true…

  98. Александр Македонский

    August 24, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Не знаю английский,но видео посмотрел с удовольствием ,парень топ)

  99. awkc 63

    August 24, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    The crease, hole punch and battery life make it a nope.

  100. yong chen

    August 24, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    Stop wasting your money on Samsung and other Android bases smart phones. Just buy your apple phone for next purchase if you do need a phone. You save your money for all these upgrades over times. People don’t need to buy or change their phone every three years!

  101. Scott Pomietlasz

    August 24, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    I pre-ordered mine today. This video just got me more excited for Friday.

  102. Kirubel Tadesse

    August 24, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    1 step forward and 2 steps back…

  103. Kevin DaCosta

    August 25, 2021 at 12:27 am

    This is the perfect replacement for my Wife’s iPhone 8 all of the perceived shortcomings are upgrades relative to what she is using. Far better cameras, far better processor, far better screen, 2x battery capacity and the cool factor goes without saying. Samsung has indeed made a folding device for the mainstream I have this on preorder along with a Galaxy watch 4 for her, it’s Christmas in August.

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