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FIRST LOOK: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, a third generation flagship folding 'phablet'

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Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G unfolds into a 7-inch tablet. " src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/business/08/31/20210831-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-5g-unfold.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G unfolds into a 7-inch tablet. <em>Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA - The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G blurs the lines between tablet and phone. It’s a full-sized smartphone that unfolds into a small tablet, featuring flagship specs that can rival a laptop or even desktop. </p><p>As you may have guessed from the name, the Z Fold 3 is the third generation in Samsung’s folding ‘phablet’ line. And the company says this new model comes with several improvements. </p><p>I used the 2nd generation Z Fold for over a month last year, I can’t really say that there were a lot of design changes to the third generation. It looks and feels the almost same as its predecessor. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G looks like a regular-sized smartphone when folded. " src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/business/08/31/20210831-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-5g-fold.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G looks like a regular-sized smartphone when folded.<em> Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>But that’s not a bad thing, because the Z Fold 2 was already rated by tech pundits as the best-designed folding phone back then. Other phone vendors, which started with a wrap-around folding screen, even dropped that design in favor of copying Samsung’s.</p><p>One noticeable new feature is the selfie cam on the inner unfolded screen--you hardly notice it anymore. You need to look for it to see it, as Samsung has hidden it beneath the screen.</p><p>While the Z Fold 2 had a punch hole for its selfie cam in its unfolded screen, Samsung found a clever way of hiding the camera underneath the display. It only appears when you actually need to use the selfie cam. </p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is a bit thick, but not unwieldy. Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News" src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/news/09/01/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-5g-thick.jpeg"/><figcaption>The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is a bit thick, but not unwieldy. <em>Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Z Fold 3’s other features are more subtle. It’s now waterproof, more scratch-resistant, more durable and has updated specs. But perhaps the most significant update to this flagship foldie is its ability to use Samsung’s much-loved S Pen stylus. </p><p>Yes, after bringing the S Pen to the Galaxy S 21 Ultra 5G earlier this year, Samsung listened to the clamor for the beloved stylus to be given to the Z Fold 3.</p><p>However, the Z Fold 3 will need a new special S Pen that’s designed not to scratch the softer screen of the foldable. </p><p>But how does it perform? How are its cameras? Can you do serious gaming on this? Can it replace your tablet or even your small laptop?</p><p>As someone who&#x27;s a fan of Z Fold 2 and I have pretty high expectations about this third-generation model. I hope it lives up to the grin factor of its predecessor.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/12/23/20/review-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-5g-the-phablet-reinvented-and-vastly-improved">REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, the phablet reinvented and vastly improved</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/02/23/21/review-samsung-galaxy-s21-a-great-design-update-to-a-solid-performer">REVIEW: Samsung Galaxy S21, a great design update to a solid performer</a></li></ul>

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G is a full-sized smartphone that unfolds into a small tablet, featuring flagship specs that can rival a laptop or even desktop. 

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FIRST LOOK: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, a third generation flagship folding 'phablet'

Art Fuentes,

ABS-CBN News

Published Aug 31, 2021 08:33 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 01, 2021 09:41 AM PHT

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