During the Unpacked event today, Samsung unveiled a number of new Galaxy products. The two mobiles, Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3, were served together with Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. All products will be available for purchase in Sweden from 27 August.
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Galaxy Z Flip 3 will be available in two versions, with either 128 GB or 256 GB of storage. The recommended price in this country is SEK 11,490 and SEK 11,990, respectively. In other words, they are far below the price of the Galaxy Z Flip from 2020.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 is also available in two versions, with either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage. These are not quite as affordable as the Z Flip 3, but are still slightly below the originally recommended price of the predecessor Z Flip 2 with their SEK 19,490 (256 GB) and SEK 20,690 (512 GB), respectively.
This year’s models have received a number of improvements. The most striking thing is that they are both waterproof. Both Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 have an IPX8 rating, which means they can be underwater, deeper than 1 meter (normally up to 3 meters) for up to 30 minutes at a time. Samsung also promises that the build quality of the mobiles will generally be better, which is made clear, for example, by the use of Corning Victus glass on the front. The improved screen has now also been given a protective layer that makes the mobiles 80% more durable than their predecessors.
Both the Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 use the Snapdragon 888 5G, which bodes well if you love games, multitasking and other demanding tasks. The screens in both models have an update frequency of 120 Hz and should be 29% brighter and support 1x eSIM and 2x micro-SIM.
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Galaxy Z Fold 3
Galazy Z Fold 3 stands out by being the first foldable mobile phone to have a camera under the screen. This means that the camera is hidden under the pixels in the screen panel, so you can avoid all interference (camera modules, screen holes and the like) and simply take pictures with a mobile without a visible camera. This is a feature that we are really looking forward to testing how it works in practice. Especially since the camera below the screen is 4 MP, while its predecessor had a selfie camera of 10 MP.
Z Fold 3 will also be Samsung’s first foldable mobile that supports the S Pen. Users of the new mobile get two choices: S Pen Pro or S Pen Fold Edition, where the latter is a slightly shorter variant with fewer features, which only works with Z Fold 3.
Samsung has also made it easier to customize apps for the foldable screen. Now users can decide the size of the apps via Samsung Labs, so it will be easier to create their own layout and multitask with several apps on the screen at the same time.
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The Galazy Z Fold 3 measures 158.2 mm x 67.1 mm x 16 mm, and is actually slightly narrower and shorter than its predecessor, the Z Fold 2 (which measures 159.2 mm x 68 mm x 16.8 mm). The battery is 4400 mAh, which is slightly smaller than its predecessor 4500 mAh. At the same time, a better processor should make sure that the difference is not too great (we obviously hope that the battery life is actually a little better.)
The cameras in the Z Fold 3 consist of three 12 MP variants on the back. A main camera with Dual Pixel AF and f / 1.8, an ultra-wide angle camera with f / 2.2 and a telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and f / 2.4. All cameras have their own protection in the form of something Samsung calls Super Clear Glass, which means the use of Gorilla Glass DX. This ensures that the lenses last well without affecting the images.
Z Fold 3 also has a 10 MP camera that sits on the front of the phone (when closed.) Yes, maybe a little confusing, but the model has cameras on the front, inside and back.
The 256 GB and 512 GB variants both have 12 GB of RAM and, as mentioned above, have IPX8 rating, which in practice means that you can swim with your mobile phone in your pocket, without any major consequences.
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Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Galazy Z Flip 3 has got a larger Super AMOLED screen on the outside, something that Samsung calls “Cover Display”. This panel is actually four times as big on this year’s model and is now 1.9 inches. The main screen is 6.7 inches and uses a so-called Dynamic AMOLED X2 panel. The resolution is Full HD + (2640 x 1080.)
This year, the Z Flip 3 also got a stereo speaker, which is a welcome change, considering that last year’s model only had one speaker.
When folded, the phone measures 72.2 mm x 86.4 mm x 17.1 mm-15.9 mm (it is thicker at the weighted end.) If you unfold it, it measures 72.2 mm x 166 mm x 69 mm and the weight is 183 grams.
Both the 128 GB and 256 GB models have 8 GB of RAM, and the cameras in the Z Flip 3 seem to be very similar to their predecessors (unless they are exactly the same.)
On the back you get a main camera with Dual Pixel AF and OIS of 12 MP, with an aperture of f / 1.8, as well as an ultra-wide angle camera of 12 MP and an aperture of f / 2.2.
On the front you will find a camera of 10 MP and f / 2.4. This can be used with the front screen. This means that you can use the screen as a viewfinder and take photos and selfies without having to “unfold” the phone first.
The battery is 3300 mAh, in other words as much as in its predecessor. The Z Flip 3 is also waterproof, to the same extent as the Z Fold 3, with its IPX8 rating.
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Z Flip 3 has also got a so-called Flex Panel function, which means that the screen can be used even if the phone is not fully extended. In practice, this means that you can, for example, have a video call (without holding it) by unfolding it halfway and placing it on a table. The phone itself realizes that it must display the active chat window at the top of the screen, while volume buttons and brightness adjustments jump down to the lower half.
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 (256 GB) | SEK 19,490 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 (512 GB) | SEK 20,690 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 (128 GB) | SEK 11,490 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 3 (256 GB) | SEK 11,990 |
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Galaxy Watch 4 och Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
Samsung also launched two new Galaxy Watch 4 models today, namely the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The latter model is slightly larger and is made of steel, which makes it look and feel more like a more traditional wristwatch. Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is available in sizes of 42 mm and 46 mm.
When it comes to the Galaxy Watch 4 itself, there is a lot here that is similar to its predecessor in design. This model has an aluminum chassis and is available in sizes 40 mm and 44 mm.
Both Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic will have more sensors this year than in previous models, so now the watches can measure the heart rate both optically and electronically. At the same time, Samsung has got space for a completely new sensor that can measure bioelectrical impedance – this is used to measure fat percentage and muscle mass.
New this year is also that you can answer or reject calls by turning or shaking your wrist. In terms of battery life, the watches should last up to 40 hours, according to Samsung, while a charging cycle from 0% to 100% is complete in two hours.
If you buy an LTE model, you do not need to use your mobile to get the watch online, which can be something to think about if you plan to use the watch for, for example, running in the woods and on the ground.
According to Samsung, this year’s models have become much more advanced in terms of health and fitness features.
Galaxy Watch 4 is equipped with Samsung’s new so-called BioActive Sensor, which in practice is three sensors in one. With a single microchip, the watch keeps track of three different health sensors that can measure your heart rate, provide an ECG (electrocardiogram) – and for the first time, the Galaxy Watch can now measure your body composition via a bioelectrical impedance analysis. This allows users to monitor blood pressure, heart rate (ECG) and blood oxygen saturation.
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| Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (LTE), 42 mm | 4390 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (LTE), 46 mm | 4690 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (BT), 42 mm | 3790 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (BT), 46 mm | 3990 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 (LTE), 40 mm | 3290 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 (LTE), 44 mm | 3690 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 (BT), 40 mm | 2790 kronor |
| Galaxy Watch 4 (BT), 44 mm | 2990 kronor |
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Galaxy Buds 2
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The new Galaxy Buds 2 comes with a compact charging case and has a noise reduction which, according to Samsung, should be able to filter up to 98% of the sound from the surroundings, so that you can enjoy, for example, music in peace and quiet.
When it comes to the so-called Ambient Sound function, you get three different levels, so it is easier to adapt to the activity you do. For example, if you cycle around the city, you may want to hear a little from your fellow road users.
Galaxy Buds 2 is also equipped with a function that ensures that you are connected to the right Galaxy device automatically (if you have several.) This means in practice that the sound, for example, automatically jumps from a video you play on a tablet to your mobile if you receive a phone call.
You can even adjust the settings (including EQ) on your computer with the Galaxy Wearable app.
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| Galaxy Buds 2 | 1590 kronor |
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