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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in review: High-tech foldable smartphone

Works well. Samsung also provides the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the slimmer folding phone, with the improved mechanism of the Z Fold3. But not only the folding technology has improved, the hardware is also state of the art. Our review reveals what the complete package can do.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

In our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, we had to criticize the mediocre feel of the display, the inferior call quality, and the lack of storage expansion. While the latter is still present in the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, our review will reveal whether the remaining points of criticism have been addressed.

Our review sample of the Samsung folding phone is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage, and it's available for approximately 1,050 Euros (~$1,232). This means that it has to face the similarly equipped competition that is priced at a similar level even in the absence of a foldable display.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Galaxy Z Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G 8 x 1.8 - 2.8 GHz, Cortex-X1 / A78 / A55 (Kryo 680)
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.70 inch 22:9, 2640 x 1080 pixel 426 PPI, capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 99 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration, compass, gyroscope, proximity
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2, 2G GSM (GSM850, GSM900, DCS1,800, PCS1,900), 3G UMTS (B1 (2,100), B2 (1,900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900)), 4G LTE TDD/FDD (B1 (2,100), B2 (1,900), B3 (1,800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2,600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.9 x 166 x 72.2 ( = 0.27 x 6.54 x 2.84 in)
Battery
3300 mAh Lithium-Ion
Charging
wireless charging, fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix (f/1.8, 1/2.55") plus 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 1/3")
Secondary Camera: 10 MPix (f/2.4, 1/3.24")
Additional features
Speakers: dual, stereo, Keyboard: on-screen, Keyboard Light: yes, USB-C cable (no power adapter), SIM tool, One UI 3.1, 24 Months Warranty, SAR value (body): 1.14 W/kg, SAR value (head): 0.591 W/kg, fanless, waterproof
Weight
183 g ( = 6.46 oz / 0.4 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
1 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Drive
Size
Resolution
Best Price
86.3 %
09/2021
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
SD 888 5G, Adreno 660
183 g128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.70"2640x1080
88.6 %
06/2022
OnePlus 9 Pro
SD 888 5G, Adreno 660
197 g256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.70"3216x1440
87.2 %
07/2021
Sony Xperia 1 III
SD 888 5G, Adreno 660
186 g256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.50"3840x1644
88.9 %
03/2021
Oppo Find X3 Pro
SD 888 5G, Adreno 660
193 g256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.70"3216x1440
82.5 %
03/2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
SD 855+, Adreno 640
183 g256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash6.70"2636x1080
76.1 %
06/2020
Motorola Razr 2019
SD 710, Adreno 616
205 g128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash6.20"2142x876

Case - The Galaxy Z Flip3 is now water-resistant

Samsung uses metal for the frame of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. The exterior is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and the display is once again covered with a protective film. In contrast to the predecessor, the folding phone is now protected against water ingress according to the IPX8 standard, but it's not dust-proof.

The hinge itself makes a very robust impression and allows the screen to be adjusted to almost any angle. The smartphone remains stable up to an angle of approximately 135°, and it only tilts backwards at even flatter angles. There is no latching mechanism for the display to be locked in place.

When opened, the Flip3 5G is the slimmest smartphone in our test field and also the lightest device with a weight of 138 grams (~4.9 oz). A maximum thickness of around 1.5 centimeters (~0.6 in) is reached when folded.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Size comparison

172 mm / 6.77 inch 72 mm / 2.83 inch 6.9 mm / 0.2717 inch 205 g0.4519 lbs167.3 mm / 6.59 inch 73.6 mm / 2.9 inch 7.2 mm / 0.2835 inch 183 g0.4034 lbs165 mm / 6.5 inch 71 mm / 2.8 inch 8.2 mm / 0.3228 inch 186 g0.4101 lbs166 mm / 6.54 inch 72.2 mm / 2.84 inch 6.9 mm / 0.2717 inch 183 g0.4034 lbs163.2 mm / 6.43 inch 73.6 mm / 2.9 inch 8.7 mm / 0.3425 inch 197 g0.4343 lbs163.6 mm / 6.44 inch 74 mm / 2.91 inch 8.26 mm / 0.3252 inch 193 g0.4255 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Connectivity - Folding Samsung phone without SD card reader

Alongside an up-to-date SoC, Samsung installs 8 GB of RAM in the Z Flip3 5G. The base version comes with 128 GB of internal storage. For an additional charge of approximately 50 Euros (~$59), a 256 GB capacity is also available.

A microSD card can't be inserted. Furthermore, only one nano SIM slot is available, but an additional eSIM can be set up as well. VoWLAN and VoLTE are supported too.

The USB-C port transfers data according to the 2.0 standard; the Camera2 API supports Level 3, and DRM Widevine L1 is also available.

Software - Several third-party apps

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is running the Android 11 OS with Samsung's One UI 3.1 interface on top. The experience provided is a bit different from that of pure Android, but users will get used to it after a short familiarization period. The manufacturer uses many of its own applications like in the case of the gallery app, for example.

Furthermore, the appropriate applications for controlling Samsung's wearables and smart home products are already available. With the Galaxy Store, Samsung also offers its own app store. In addition, there are apps from Microsoft as well, but they can be uninstalled easily, just like all the previously mentioned applications.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Software

Communication and GNSS - 5G smartphone with fast Wi-Fi

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can establish mobile connections by using GSM, 3G, LTE, and 5G networks. Download speeds of up to 2 Gb/s and upload rates of up to 300 Mb/s can be achieved with LTE Cat. 20. However, mmWave 5G is not supported.

In close ranges, data can be transmitted via NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wi-Fi 6. In conjunction with our reference Netgear Nighthawk AX12 router, Samsung's flip phone achieves Wi-Fi speeds of 816 Mb/s on average for transmitting data and 800 Mb/s for receiving data.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
1281 (635min - 1400max) MBit/s +57%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
816 (736min - 883max) MBit/s
OnePlus 9 Pro
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
680 (649min - 703max) MBit/s -17%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
676 (632min - 694max) MBit/s -17%
Motorola Razr 2019
Adreno 616, SD 710, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
619 (447min - 657max) MBit/s -24%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Adreno 640, SD 855+, 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash
474 (405min - 541max) MBit/s -42%
iperf3 receive AX12
Sony Xperia 1 III
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
839 (806min - 865max) MBit/s +5%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
800 (421min - 886max) MBit/s
OnePlus 9 Pro
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
799 (635min - 854max) MBit/s 0%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
697 (500min - 767max) MBit/s -13%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Adreno 640, SD 855+, 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash
605 (299min - 640max) MBit/s -24%
Motorola Razr 2019
Adreno 616, SD 710, 128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash
569 (236min - 657max) MBit/s -29%
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
376 MBit/s -53%
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø799 (421-886)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø816 (736-883)
GPS Test indoors
GPS Test indoors
GPS Test outdoors
GPS Test outdoors
Multi-band support (single)
Multi-band support (single)

The Z Flip3 5G can determine its location via GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS. QZSS and SBAS are also available. Using the "GPS Test" app, we achieved an accuracy of up to four meters (~13 feet) outdoors.

On our usual bike ride, the Samsung smartphone only showed minor deviations in curves compared with our reference device, the Garmin Edge 500.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (summary)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (summary)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (turning point)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (turning point)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (lake)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - GNSS (lake)

Telephone and call quality - Clear connection

The Z Flip3 5G's phone app allows users to easily access a numeric keypad as well as to view saved contacts and recent calls. A high volume level is available during calls, and both parties can be understood well. Ambient noise suppression also works reliably.

Cameras - The Z Flip3 5G takes good photos

Front-facing camera sample
Front-facing camera sample

Samsung equips the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G with a 10 MP camera sensor for selfies. In contrast to the Fold3 5G, this isn't an under-display camera, but rather a punch-hole one. The image quality of portrait shots taken with it is very good. They show many details and good colors, but they exhibit a slight graininess when zoomed in. There are various color filters available for adjusting the image quality. The Pro mode is restricted to the main camera.

The Z Flip3's main camera is equipped with two 12 MP sensors. They both deliver very good pictures with a lot of details and vivid colors. While one sensor takes normal wide-angle and widescreen photos, the second sensor is fitted with an ultra wide-angle lens. There is no optical zoom, which means that only software can be used to zoom in on the subject. The resulting quality is correspondingly moderate, causing images to look blurry and with washed out details. The Flip3's camera can capture our test subject clearly in low-light conditions. Nevertheless, colors look too dark and details a bit blurry. The Pro mode can be used for manual adjustments, allowing customized settings for the ISO, shutter speed, lighting, focus, white balance, and contrast.

Videos are similar in quality to our sample photos. The available resolutions are UHD and Full HD at 30 or 60 fps, respectively, as well as HD at 30 fps. Just like with photos, there's also a professional mode with the same settings plus the option to choose the sound source. The latter can be switched between the phone's microphones, USB, and Bluetooth.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Close-upPanoramaUltra wide-angleZoom (5x)Low-light
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ColorChecker
9.7 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
15.2 ∆E
8 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
10.4 ∆E
8.1 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
4.6 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
8 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
12.4 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
3.4 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
10.2 ∆E
5.8 ∆E
1.7 ∆E
4.8 ∆E
4.2 ∆E
1.5 ∆E
2.1 ∆E
ColorChecker Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: 7.11 ∆E min: 1.45 - max: 15.16 ∆E
ColorChecker
28.1 ∆E
50.1 ∆E
37.8 ∆E
35.4 ∆E
43.2 ∆E
61.1 ∆E
49.7 ∆E
34.4 ∆E
36.7 ∆E
27 ∆E
61.3 ∆E
62.1 ∆E
29.9 ∆E
46.3 ∆E
33.5 ∆E
69 ∆E
40 ∆E
42.5 ∆E
64.7 ∆E
65.2 ∆E
49.7 ∆E
35.9 ∆E
23.3 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: 43.33 ∆E min: 12.89 - max: 69.01 ∆E

Accessories and warranty - No power adapter included

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G only comes with a USB-C cable and a SIM tool in the box. A compatible power adapter and other accessories can be purchased separately from the manufacturer.

Samsung grants buyers of the Z Flip3 5G a 24-month warranty period. The Care+ insurance package is included for free for a year.

Input devices and handling - Responsive despite the crease in the display

The main display of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can be used like any conventional touchscreen, but it exhibits somewhat inferior gliding properties compared to a model with a fixed glass surface. Taps are reliably picked up at every point, even where the display creases. On the other hand, the small external display responds a bit sluggishly to touch.

Google's GBoard is available for text input, and it can be customized in a variety of ways. The external buttons for volume control and the power button with the integrated fingerprint sensor have a firm pressure point and are also triggered reliably. Unlocking the device with a stored fingerprint usually required several attempts in everyday testing. Face recognition works much better in this regard.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Input
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Input
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Input
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Input

Display - Bright AMOLED panel

Subpixel grid - External display
Subpixel grid - External display
Subpixel grid - Internal display
Subpixel grid - Internal display

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 is equipped with a 6.7-inch foldable AMOLED panel. In addition, there's a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED display on the outside. The inner display also supports adaptive refresh rates between 10 and 120 Hz. HDR10+ is supported as well.

According to our measurements, the main display achieves a maximum brightness of 430 cd/m² with the ambient light sensor disabled. A very good 1,127 cd/m² is achieved in the APL 50 test. The minimum brightness is 1.99 cd/m². With an average maximum brightness of 820 cd/m², the folding smartphone is able to lead our test field.

PWM is used for brightness control, operating at brightness levels below 2% at a frequency of 120Hz. Above that, the frequency range is between 235.8 and 242.7 Hz.

854
cd/m²
834
cd/m²
835
cd/m²
854
cd/m²
832
cd/m²
839
cd/m²
855
cd/m²
834
cd/m²
840
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 855 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 841.9 cd/m² Minimum: 1.99 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 832 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.9 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 1.4 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
95.3% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.1
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
AMOLED, 2640x1080, 6.70
OnePlus 9 Pro
AMOLED, 3216x1440, 6.70
Sony Xperia 1 III
OLED, 3840x1644, 6.50
Oppo Find X3 Pro
AMOLED, 3216x1440, 6.70
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Dynamic AMOLED, 2636x1080, 6.70
Motorola Razr 2019
P-OLED, 2142x876, 6.20
Screen
8%
-113%
12%
-42%
-138%
Brightness middle
832
733
-12%
537
-35%
759
-9%
705
-15%
428
-49%
Brightness
842
746
-11%
539
-36%
776
-8%
709
-16%
428
-49%
Brightness Distribution
97
97
0%
95
-2%
94
-3%
97
0%
89
-8%
Black Level *
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.9
0.95
50%
4.78
-152%
0.8
58%
3.1
-63%
6.39
-236%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
3.3
2.01
39%
7.83
-137%
1.8
45%
5.4
-64%
10.83
-228%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
1.4
1.7
-21%
5.8
-314%
1.6
-14%
2.7
-93%
5
-257%
Gamma
2.1 105%
2.21 100%
2.363 93%
2.23 99%
2.11 104%
2.25 98%
CCT
6453 101%
6591 99%
7982 81%
6512 100%
6264 104%
7649 85%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 242.7 Hz ≤ 100 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 242.7 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 100 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 242.7 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18071 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

As typical for AMOLEDs, the panel's color reproduction as well as its contrast ratio and black level are excellent. The display can also be customized using the "Vivid" and "Natural" color profiles.

CalMAN - Color accuracy (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Color accuracy (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Color space (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Color space (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Grayscales (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Grayscales (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Saturation (sRGB, profile "Natural")
CalMAN - Saturation (sRGB, profile "Natural")

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
2.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 1.6 ms rise
↘ 1.2 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
10.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 5.4 ms rise
↘ 4.8 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 19 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Thanks to the high display brightness, the Z Flip3 5G can be used easily outdoors. Only very flat viewing angles can lead to annoying reflections and glare.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Outdoor use
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Outdoor use
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Outdoor use
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Outdoor use

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's panel is very viewing-angle stable. This allows content to be viewed even from flat angles, without colors becoming distorted as a result.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Viewing-angle stability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Viewing-angle stability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Viewing-angle stability
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - Viewing-angle stability

Performance - High-performance smartphone from Samsung

Samsung equips the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G that provides for smooth system operation. In combination with the 8 GB of RAM, benchmark results that are significantly below the average of other smartphones with this SoC are achieved in some cases, depending on the discipline.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
1107 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1129 Points +2%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1134 Points +2%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1123 Points +1%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
738 Points -33%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
394 Points -64%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (976 - 1198, n=27)
1118 Points +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (119 - 2138, n=214, last 2 years)
900 Points -19%
Multi-Core (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
3471 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
3666 Points +6%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
3629 Points +5%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
3535 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
2665 Points -23%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
1448 Points -58%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (3204 - 3810, n=27)
3571 Points +3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (473 - 6681, n=214, last 2 years)
2947 Points -15%
Vulkan Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
3926 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4544 Points +16%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4124 Points +5%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4415 Points +12%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (3894 - 6176, n=26)
4711 Points +20%
Average of class Smartphone
  (79 - 15910, n=90, last 2 years)
4248 Points +8%
OpenCL Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
3100 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4604 Points +49%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4662 Points +50%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4656 Points +50%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (3100 - 4786, n=26)
4617 Points +49%
Average of class Smartphone
  (434 - 13654, n=82, last 2 years)
4036 Points +30%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0 (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
12374 Points
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
11705 Points -5%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (11435 - 17085, n=21)
14307 Points +16%
Average of class Smartphone
  (4761 - 21385, n=209, last 2 years)
11643 Points -6%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
7991 Points
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
7363 Points -8%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2840 Points -64%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (7991 - 9221, n=3)
8422 Points +5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (712 - 7285, n=52, last 2 years)
3548 Points -56%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
10111 Points
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
9480 Points -6%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2857 Points -72%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (10111 - 13263, n=3)
11212 Points +11%
Average of class Smartphone
  (618 - 9451, n=52, last 2 years)
3905 Points -61%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
4609 Points
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
4133 Points -10%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2780 Points -40%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (4462 - 4609, n=3)
4556 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1093 - 4525, n=52, last 2 years)
3005 Points -35%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
8320 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
8562 Points +3%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
10642 Points +28%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
8768 Points +5%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
6601 Points -21%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2859 Points -66%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (8065 - 11534, n=20)
10135 Points +22%
Average of class Smartphone
  (704 - 23024, n=115, last 2 years)
9038 Points +9%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
10551 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
11227 Points +6%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
15592 Points +48%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
13647 Points +29%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
7751 Points -27%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2931 Points -72%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (10491 - 17179, n=20)
15130 Points +43%
Average of class Smartphone
  (607 - 45492, n=114, last 2 years)
15757 Points +49%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
4782 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4676 Points -2%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5041 Points +5%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
3895 Points -19%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
4344 Points -9%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2634 Points -45%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (2975 - 5434, n=20)
4760 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1075 - 8749, n=114, last 2 years)
4335 Points -9%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
7074 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
8347 Points +18%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
6110 Points -14%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
9540 Points +35%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
5141 Points -27%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2006 Points -72%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (6110 - 9839, n=21)
8532 Points +21%
Average of class Smartphone
  (317 - 20131, n=177, last 2 years)
6571 Points -7%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
7930 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
11050 Points +39%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
10037 Points +27%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
12394 Points +56%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
5424 Points -32%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
1866 Points -76%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (7930 - 12914, n=21)
11629 Points +47%
Average of class Smartphone
  (267 - 33376, n=176, last 2 years)
9383 Points +18%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
5134 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
4497 Points -12%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
2579 Points -50%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5283 Points +3%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
4348 Points -15%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2720 Points -47%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (2579 - 5366, n=21)
4511 Points -12%
Average of class Smartphone
  (938 - 8480, n=176, last 2 years)
4169 Points -19%
Wild Life Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
3958 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5736 Points +45%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5851 Points +48%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5657 Points +43%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (3958 - 5942, n=26)
5674 Points +43%
Average of class Smartphone
  (395 - 9839, n=132, last 2 years)
2528 Points -36%
Wild Life Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
3959 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5737 Points +45%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5850 Points +48%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
5721 Points +45%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (3959 - 5925, n=26)
5617 Points +42%
Average of class Smartphone
  (394 - 20068, n=197, last 2 years)
6135 Points +55%
Wild Life Extreme (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
1236 Points
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1497 Points +21%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (1236 - 1602, n=21)
1516 Points +23%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 5226, n=202, last 2 years)
1647 Points +33%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
1077 Points
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1423 Points +32%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (974 - 1564, n=21)
1421 Points +32%
Average of class Smartphone
  (110 - 5248, n=197, last 2 years)
1656 Points +54%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex Onscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
116 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
60 fps -48%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
60 fps -48%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
60 fps -48%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
57 fps -51%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (60 - 143, n=20)
102.5 fps -12%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 165, n=180, last 2 years)
83.1 fps -28%
1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
175 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
258 fps +47%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
230 fps +31%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
166 fps -5%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
65 fps -63%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (173 - 294, n=20)
247 fps +41%
Average of class Smartphone
  (19 - 791, n=180, last 2 years)
243 fps +39%
GFXBench 3.0
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
90 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
60 fps -33%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
55 fps -39%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
56 fps -38%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
40 fps -56%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (55 - 121, n=20)
93.9 fps +4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.8 - 165, n=181, last 2 years)
70.8 fps -21%
1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
104 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
151 fps +45%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
127 fps +22%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
73 fps -30%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
32 fps -69%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (101 - 180, n=20)
141.7 fps +36%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.2 - 363, n=181, last 2 years)
137.8 fps +33%
GFXBench 3.1
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
61 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
57 fps -7%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
36 fps -41%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
41 fps -33%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
30 fps -51%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (36 - 105, n=20)
71.5 fps +17%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.7 - 158, n=181, last 2 years)
59.7 fps -2%
1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
75 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
69 fps -8%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
93 fps +24%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
51 fps -32%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
23 fps -69%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (69 - 126, n=20)
98.9 fps +32%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.2 - 279, n=181, last 2 years)
97.1 fps +29%
GFXBench
on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
35 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
36 fps +3%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
28 fps -20%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
25 fps -29%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
16 fps -54%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (26 - 61, n=20)
47.2 fps +35%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5 - 117, n=181, last 2 years)
42.7 fps +22%
1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
44 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
59 fps +34%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
55 fps +25%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
31 fps -30%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
13 fps -70%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (42 - 74, n=20)
60.6 fps +38%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.9 - 166, n=181, last 2 years)
58.6 fps +33%
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
43 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
55 fps +28%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
53 fps +23%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
38 fps -12%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
23 fps -47%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
17 fps -60%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (32 - 73, n=26)
55.7 fps +30%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.6 - 123, n=221, last 2 years)
43.1 fps 0%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
46 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
63 fps +37%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
66 fps +43%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
72 fps +57%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
16 fps -65%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
14 fps -70%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (46 - 87, n=27)
70.4 fps +53%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.3 - 229, n=221, last 2 years)
63.1 fps +37%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
32 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
42 fps +31%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
37 fps +16%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
25 fps -22%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
34 fps +6%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
11 fps -66%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (25 - 51, n=26)
38.5 fps +20%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.8 - 105, n=221, last 2 years)
32.1 fps 0%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
19 fps
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
28 fps +47%
Sony Xperia 1 III
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
27 fps +42%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
28 fps +47%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
39 fps +105%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
5.2 fps -73%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (19 - 32, n=26)
27.5 fps +45%
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 94, n=221, last 2 years)
25.1 fps +32%
Antutu v9 - Total Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
636471 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (636471 - 824694, n=17)
767997 Points +21%
Average of class Smartphone
  (102602 - 1650926, n=151, last 2 years)
738649 Points +16%
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
569595 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
718779 Points +26%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
673630 Points +18%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
463291 Points -19%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
205722 Points -64%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (569595 - 740847, n=12)
677749 Points +19%
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
101336 Points -82%
BaseMark OS II
Overall (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
5908 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
6959 Points +18%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
6822 Points +15%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
4998 Points -15%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
2970 Points -50%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (5839 - 6985, n=20)
6495 Points +10%
Average of class Smartphone
  (411 - 11438, n=162, last 2 years)
5686 Points -4%
System (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
11319 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
11774 Points +4%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
11438 Points +1%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
8507 Points -25%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
5678 Points -50%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (9119 - 11774, n=20)
10766 Points -5%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2376 - 16475, n=162, last 2 years)
9595 Points -15%
Memory (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
6208 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
9044 Points +46%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
8220 Points +32%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
5434 Points -12%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
3368 Points -46%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (5352 - 9044, n=20)
7316 Points +18%
Average of class Smartphone
  (670 - 12306, n=162, last 2 years)
6206 Points 0%
Graphics (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
9399 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
13463 Points +43%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
14211 Points +51%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
9334 Points -1%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
3112 Points -67%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (9399 - 15739, n=20)
13676 Points +46%
Average of class Smartphone
  (697 - 58651, n=162, last 2 years)
13856 Points +47%
Web (sort by value)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 8192
1845 Points
OnePlus 9 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1633 Points -11%
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 12288
1621 Points -12%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus, Adreno 640, 8192
1446 Points -22%
Motorola Razr 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6144
1307 Points -29%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
  (1434 - 1983, n=20)
1683 Points -9%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10 - 2145, n=162, last 2 years)
1487 Points -19%

The Z Flip3 5G achieves very good rates in the browser benchmarks, which place it at the top of our test field. As a result, websites can be scrolled through very smoothly, and media content is available quickly.

JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Chrome 93)
197.7 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (77 - 223, n=19)
168.8 Points -15%
Oppo Find X3 Pro (Chrome 89)
139.4 Points -29%
OnePlus 9 Pro (Microsoft Edge 46)
124.5 Points -37%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80)
113.9 Points -42%
Average of class Smartphone (66.1 - 104.3, n=2, last 2 years)
85.2 Points -57%
Motorola Razr 2019 (Chrome 83)
54.2 Points -73%
WebXPRT 3 - Overall
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Chrome 93)
156 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (103 - 182, n=18)
143.1 Points -8%
Average of class Smartphone (37 - 304, n=119, last 2 years)
131 Points -16%
Oppo Find X3 Pro (Chrome 89)
129 Points -17%
OnePlus 9 Pro (Microsoft Edge 4689)
103 Points -34%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80)
98 Points -37%
Motorola Razr 2019 (Chrome 83)
57 Points -63%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Chrome 93)
36969 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (23491 - 47543, n=20)
35591 Points -4%
Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 89112, n=205, last 2 years)
33314 Points -10%
Oppo Find X3 Pro (Chrome 89)
27914 Points -24%
OnePlus 9 Pro (Microsoft Edge 46)
26829 Points -27%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80)
23781 Points -36%
Motorola Razr 2019 (Chrome 83)
9771 Points -74%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Motorola Razr 2019 (Chrome 83)
3558 ms * -275%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Chrome 80)
2077 ms * -119%
OnePlus 9 Pro (Microsoft Edge 46)
1808 ms * -90%
Average of class Smartphone (388 - 9999, n=168, last 2 years)
1658 ms * -75%
Oppo Find X3 Pro (Chrome 89)
1646 ms * -73%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (891 - 1841, n=20)
1319 ms * -39%
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (Chrome 93)
950 ms *

* ... smaller is better

Our test configuration of the Samsung phone comes with 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The latter achieves good read and write speeds that are only slightly below the average of other devices tested by us.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5GOnePlus 9 ProSony Xperia 1 IIIOppo Find X3 ProSamsung Galaxy Z FlipMotorola Razr 2019Average 128 GB UFS 3.1 FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
5%
11%
4%
-22%
-70%
-3%
8%
Sequential Read 256KB
1620
1995
23%
1948
20%
1779
10%
1443
-11%
510
-69%
1602 ?(1030 - 3134, n=55)
-1%
1471 ?(215 - 4512, n=213, last 2 years)
-9%
Sequential Write 256KB
750
769
3%
742
-1%
759
1%
523
-30%
186.4
-75%
778 ?(233 - 1332, n=55)
4%
1084 ?(57.5 - 3678, n=213, last 2 years)
45%
Random Read 4KB
276.6
258.7
-6%
267.8
-3%
273.3
-1%
184.5
-33%
88.6
-68%
244 ?(126.2 - 428, n=55)
-12%
243 ?(22.2 - 543, n=213, last 2 years)
-12%
Random Write 4KB
250.6
254.3
1%
316.8
26%
267.1
7%
212.9
-15%
80.1
-68%
245 ?(121.4 - 503, n=55)
-2%
267 ?(13 - 709, n=213, last 2 years)
7%

Games - Smooth gaming without problems

Qualcomm Adreno 660 is responsible for displaying image content in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. This internal graphics unit is also suitable for demanding games, and it can run them smoothly at all times.

The titles that we tested, Armajet and PUBG Mobile, didn't exhibit any stutters or the like, even at high graphics settings. Using the touchscreen to control games was possible without issues as well.

Armajet
Armajet
PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile

Emissions - Stable performance under load

Temperature

The surface temperatures of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G increase up to 35.9 °C (~97 °F) under load. As a result, the Samsung smartphone only warms up moderately and can be held in the hand without problems at all times. Performance is also maintained stable over a prolonged period of time in the Wild Life endurance stress tests.

3DMark Wild Life stress test

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø21.1 (20.8-23.7)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Adreno 660, SD 888 5G, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.0.5.1: Ø5.49 (5.48-5.5)
Max. Load
 35.2 °C
95 F
35.3 °C
96 F
32.6 °C
91 F
 
 35.4 °C
96 F
34.8 °C
95 F
31.7 °C
89 F
 
 34.6 °C
94 F
35.2 °C
95 F
30.4 °C
87 F
 
Maximum: 35.4 °C = 96 F
Average: 33.9 °C = 93 F
29.6 °C
85 F
35 °C
95 F
35.5 °C
96 F
29.5 °C
85 F
33.5 °C
92 F
35.9 °C
97 F
29.1 °C
84 F
33.1 °C
92 F
34.6 °C
94 F
Maximum: 35.9 °C = 97 F
Average: 32.9 °C = 91 F
Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated) & Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 33.9 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 35.4 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.9 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.7 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Heat map - Interior
Heat map - Interior
Heat map - Exterior
Heat map - Exterior

Speakers

The speakers in the Galaxy Z Flip3 provide relatively high volume and a sound spectrum dominated by higher tones. This makes them well suited for voice reproduction. However, external speakers or headphones should be favored when it comes to complex media content, such as music.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2040.541.42526.226.13128.222.14028.325.55024.635.66322.524.68030.325.81002625.412520.130.81602147.720017.349.125015.555.131519.357.340019.562.750014.567.663014.167.580014.770.1100014.671.9125015.874.3160015.175.1200013.275.7250013.776.4315013.281.4400013.880.5500013.777.6630013.574.9800013.476.11000013.4751250013.471.41600012.462.3SPL26.888.6N0.873.5median 14.5median 71.9Delta2.68.74344.236.835.836.829.930.631.83432.32930.225.521.829.322.523.93014.241.111.346.611.754.29.757.19.358.211.861.613.761.317.363.416.269.511.169.610.373.110.471.711.668.212.670.313.970.415.268.915.663.916.367.716.565.116.461.317.154.670.970.660.268.865.971.426.481.126.125.712.522.219.226.50.848.4median 14.2median 63.4median 36.4median 45.5median 42.5median 49median 13.6median 64.75.29.923.823.323.422.512.816.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseSamsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5GOnePlus 9 Pro
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 27.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.6% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.5% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (18.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 13% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 80% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 34% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 58% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

OnePlus 9 Pro audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 64.7% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 64.7% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 64.7% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (119% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 86% of all tested devices in this class were better, 10% similar, 5% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 96% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery life - 9 hours on Wi-Fi

Energy consumption

With a maximum power consumption of 5.89 watts under load and an average of 0.74 watts in our idle scenario, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a very frugal smartphone.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.02 / 0.26 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 0.46 / 0.74 / 0.78 Watt
Load midlight 4.73 / 5.89 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
3300 mAh
OnePlus 9 Pro
4500 mAh
Oppo Find X3 Pro
4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
3300 mAh
Motorola Razr 2019
2510 mAh
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
 
Average of class Smartphone
 
Power Consumption
-149%
-85%
-23%
-40%
-90%
-71%
Idle Minimum *
0.46
1.6
-248%
0.93
-102%
0.59
-28%
0.7
-52%
1.066 ?(0.46 - 1.8, n=23)
-132%
0.897 ?(0.42 - 2.37, n=160, last 2 years)
-95%
Idle Average *
0.74
2
-170%
1.54
-108%
0.88
-19%
1.2
-62%
1.58 ?(0.74 - 2.6, n=23)
-114%
1.447 ?(0.69 - 4.26, n=160, last 2 years)
-96%
Idle Maximum *
0.78
2.4
-208%
1.69
-117%
0.95
-22%
1.8
-131%
1.733 ?(0.78 - 3.1, n=23)
-122%
1.628 ?(0.79 - 4.45, n=160, last 2 years)
-109%
Load Average *
4.73
6.2
-31%
6.38
-35%
4.97
-5%
3.2
32%
5.46 ?(3.87 - 6.7, n=23)
-15%
5.5 ?(2.3 - 16.5, n=160, last 2 years)
-16%
Load Maximum *
5.89
11
-87%
9.58
-63%
8.37
-42%
5.2
12%
9.79 ?(5.89 - 11.7, n=23)
-66%
8.16 ?(4.32 - 20.8, n=160, last 2 years)
-39%

* ... smaller is better

Energy consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G: Ø5.09 (0.753-11.4)

Energy consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø9.1 (4.54-14.4)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø0.644 (0.56-1.108)

Battery life

The folding smartphone from Samsung achieves a runtime of approximately 9 hours in our real-world Wi-Fi test. This means that it makes good use of its 3,300 mAh battery, but it doesn't manage to last as long as its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Flip.

The Z Flip3 5G supports fast charging, which requires a separate power adapter with a 15-watt capacity. Wireless charging with up to 10 watts is possible using the appropriate charging stations.

Battery Runtime
WiFi Websurfing
9h 01min
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
3300 mAh
OnePlus 9 Pro
4500 mAh
Oppo Find X3 Pro
4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
3300 mAh
Motorola Razr 2019
2510 mAh
Sony Xperia 1 III
4500 mAh
Battery Runtime
WiFi v1.3
541
1002
85%
757
40%
647
20%
469
-13%
534
-1%

Pros

+ bright OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate
+ system runs fast
+ water-resistant according to the IPX8 standard
+ good camera performance

Cons

- no storage expansion
- only USB 2.0
- battery life should be better

Verdict - Perfected foldable from Samsung

In review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Test device provided by: Samsung Germany
In review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Test device provided by: Samsung Germany

Like the larger Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, the Z Flip3 5G proves to be an all-around improved version of its predecessor. The bright display, the extremely smooth system, and the good quality of the cameras almost make this phone's distinctive feature fade into oblivion.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is a technically mature smartphone that can be stored in a particularly compact way thanks to its foldable screen.

But the foldable screen makes a good impression as well. Although you have to live with a slight ripple at the crease point, this doesn't compromise content reproduction or the touchscreen's responsiveness.

As a result, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is a thoroughly accomplished smartphone that only left us wishing for longer battery life and perhaps a memory card reader. Even if you're not interested in the folding feature, the Samsung phone can easily hold its own against rivals like the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Oppo Find X3 Pro.

Price and availability

At the time of writing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is widely available from sellers like Amazon (~$925) or Best Buy (~$999), for example.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - 08/31/2022 v7
Mike Wobker

Chassis
91%
Keyboard
67 / 75 → 89%
Pointing Device
90%
Connectivity
52 / 70 → 74%
Weight
90%
Battery
85%
Display
92%
Games Performance
53 / 64 → 83%
Application Performance
85 / 86 → 99%
Temperature
93%
Noise
100%
Audio
78 / 90 → 87%
Camera
77%
Average
81%
86%
Smartphone - Weighted Average

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Mike Wobker, 2021-09-24 (Update: 2021-09-25)