**Unboxing and First Impressions: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3**
The first thing that catches your eye when you look at the box is the top half of the phone, which has a chrome finish with a reflective quality. The bottom half is cream-colored, revealing a subtle design element that changes when you flip the phone on its side. This unique design feature allows users to see the color change from top to bottom. Upon opening the box, we find a black envelope containing the phone's documentation and accessories.
The contents of the box are sparse but sufficient for getting started with your new Galaxy Z Flip 3. A SIM card tool comes in handy for any potential issues with the phone's connectivity. Additionally, there is a USBC cable included to help you charge your device quickly. However, it's worth noting that the phone supports fast charging, but you'll need a fast wireless charger to take full advantage of this feature.
As we unwrap the phone and free the fold from its plastic wrap, we're greeted with an impressive display. The screen is larger than expected, making it easy to see what's going on without having to flip the phone open fully. The cover screen on the outside of the device shows the time in a unique way, although it does lack functionality beyond just displaying the clock.
When comparing the Galaxy Z Flip 3 to its predecessor, the original Galaxy Z Flip, one noticeable difference is the size and weight. Despite being the same size as before, the phone feels lighter and more uniform in construction. The new material used for the body and hinge, referred to as "armor aluminum," gives the device a premium feel.
The camera department on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has been improved with the addition of two cameras: a wide-angle lens and an ultra-wide lens. The flexibility mode allows users to access various camera controls on the screen, making it easier to take photos or record videos without having to navigate through menus. However, my initial experience with the original Z Flip was marred by an issue where the Gallery app would not display photos correctly when using flex mode.
To address this concern, we'll be putting the Galaxy Z Flip 3 through its paces to see if it has resolved this issue. One thing is clear: the phone's design has been refined, and it feels like a significant improvement over its predecessor. With a starting price of $1,000, some might argue that the cost is still high, but for those willing to invest in the latest technology, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 offers an experience unlike any other Android device on the market.
**The Future of Foldable Phones**
As we continue to explore the features and capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3, one can't help but wonder what the future holds for foldable phones. With each new iteration, manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of design, functionality, and price points. While there's still much to be discovered about the potential of these devices, it's clear that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a significant step forward in this category.
As users, we have the power to shape the direction of foldable phones by choosing which devices to buy and support. By doing so, we can influence the development of future models and push for improvements in areas like camera performance, battery life, and overall user experience.
**Conclusion**
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a device that feels both familiar and innovative at the same time. Its design has been refined, and it offers a unique blend of functionality and style that sets it apart from other Android devices. While some might be put off by the high price point, for those willing to invest in the latest technology, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is an experience unlike any other.
In the comments section below, we invite you to share your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. Do you think the price of $1,000 is justified? What do you think about the design changes and improvements made in this iteration? Share your experiences and opinions with us, and let's discuss the future of foldable phones together!
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: entoday samsung announced the brand new galaxy z fold 3 and the brand new galaxy z flip 3. lots of z's lots of threes but i have the galaxy z flip 3 right here i'm going to unbox it for you show you what comes in this very slender box probably not a lot and then i'm going to talk through a couple uh couple thoughts a couple of my first impressions and let this shirt be a bit of a clue for one of my favorite new things first thing that strikes me about the box and we get the right one here is that it's two-tone got a big letter z and if you can't tell the screen here the top half of the z is kind of like a chrome has like a reflective quality and the bottom half is cream colored because when you flip it on the bottom you can see that i have a cream colored z flip three um if you look at the edges of the box you can see it's very thin on the back there's nothing it's just a black void all right let's open up the box here and greeting you wrapped in plastic is the galaxy z flip three let's remove that there's a black envelope here it says samsung on it on the back of the envelope is a sim card tool let's open up the envelope there's some documentation and there is a usbc cable so yeah that is everything you get the z flip 3 does do fast charging but you need a fast wallet charger so if you don't have one you're going to buy one anyway let's unwrap let's free the fold from its plastic wrap let's turn it on and we are greeted with a very familiar samsung screen my very first impressions holding the phone it feels wonderful it doesn't feel lighter than uh the previous flip which i'll show you in a moment but it just feels very solid it feels very smooth and that two-tone obviously houses that larger cover screen but before we walk through stuff i want to take a look at it next to the original galaxy z flip i had the original one since it came out so it's over almost a year and a half old it's been my daily android phone when i'm in between reviews and i absolutely adore it but here is the cover screen on the outside of that phone it's very small it shows the time in a weird way it's it's kind of cool the first time you see it but it is useless you can't do anything now let's take a look at this cover screen on the galaxy z flip three the screen's four times bigger this is so much more i can show i can see the time also the cover screen on the galaxy z flip has one of the most fun things i've seen on the phone in a long time and maybe it's just been a long day but i can have animals greet me so watch this i can have a tiger i can have a monkey i can have a rabbit i can have a lamb or a sheep as far as the physical differences between the original z-flip and the new one there's not actually a lot right it's the same size it feels the same weight the hinge seems like it's the same size so we're not seeing the the weight savings and the little nips and tucks that we saw on the galaxy z fold three the galaxy z flip 3 uses a new material called armor aluminum uh it's clearly a marketing term as well but what this material does is it's for the body and the hinge and i have to say i really feel that difference in my hand it's not heavier it doesn't feel more durable it just feels more uniform it all feels like one piece i don't feel like i have a hinge piece and a screen piece it just feels uniform like a regular phone the other big thing on the galaxy z flip 3 are the two cameras we got the wide and the ultra wide also we have flex mode and flex mode you can use like if i'm taking a photo i have all the controls on the bottom i can watch the video have all the controls on the bottom and apparently there's more apps that do that okay my knit pick my my problem i had with the first z-flip and the second z-flip or the z-flip 5g was when you use the gallery app samsung's own app and when you use that in flex mode it never put the photo on the top half it just left it in the middle of the screen so you had like your photo is bent in half let's take a look and see if that has changed on the galaxy z flip 3 and i am sad to report it has not it has not why did you guys not fix this it's very straightforward is this a life or death thing no but it's annoying so yeah let's fix it i am very excited about this phone it feels like a big improvement even though it feels in a way the same size it's very hard to describe hey guys so that's all i've got if you are curious to learn more about the z flip 3 or pre-order one check out the link in the description and in the meantime i want to hear from you guys what do you think of the z flip 3 is this is this like is the thousand dollar price low enough to get one um are you happy with what comes in the box or do you think it needs that fast charger i kind of think it does i don't know throw your thoughts in the commentstoday samsung announced the brand new galaxy z fold 3 and the brand new galaxy z flip 3. lots of z's lots of threes but i have the galaxy z flip 3 right here i'm going to unbox it for you show you what comes in this very slender box probably not a lot and then i'm going to talk through a couple uh couple thoughts a couple of my first impressions and let this shirt be a bit of a clue for one of my favorite new things first thing that strikes me about the box and we get the right one here is that it's two-tone got a big letter z and if you can't tell the screen here the top half of the z is kind of like a chrome has like a reflective quality and the bottom half is cream colored because when you flip it on the bottom you can see that i have a cream colored z flip three um if you look at the edges of the box you can see it's very thin on the back there's nothing it's just a black void all right let's open up the box here and greeting you wrapped in plastic is the galaxy z flip three let's remove that there's a black envelope here it says samsung on it on the back of the envelope is a sim card tool let's open up the envelope there's some documentation and there is a usbc cable so yeah that is everything you get the z flip 3 does do fast charging but you need a fast wallet charger so if you don't have one you're going to buy one anyway let's unwrap let's free the fold from its plastic wrap let's turn it on and we are greeted with a very familiar samsung screen my very first impressions holding the phone it feels wonderful it doesn't feel lighter than uh the previous flip which i'll show you in a moment but it just feels very solid it feels very smooth and that two-tone obviously houses that larger cover screen but before we walk through stuff i want to take a look at it next to the original galaxy z flip i had the original one since it came out so it's over almost a year and a half old it's been my daily android phone when i'm in between reviews and i absolutely adore it but here is the cover screen on the outside of that phone it's very small it shows the time in a weird way it's it's kind of cool the first time you see it but it is useless you can't do anything now let's take a look at this cover screen on the galaxy z flip three the screen's four times bigger this is so much more i can show i can see the time also the cover screen on the galaxy z flip has one of the most fun things i've seen on the phone in a long time and maybe it's just been a long day but i can have animals greet me so watch this i can have a tiger i can have a monkey i can have a rabbit i can have a lamb or a sheep as far as the physical differences between the original z-flip and the new one there's not actually a lot right it's the same size it feels the same weight the hinge seems like it's the same size so we're not seeing the the weight savings and the little nips and tucks that we saw on the galaxy z fold three the galaxy z flip 3 uses a new material called armor aluminum uh it's clearly a marketing term as well but what this material does is it's for the body and the hinge and i have to say i really feel that difference in my hand it's not heavier it doesn't feel more durable it just feels more uniform it all feels like one piece i don't feel like i have a hinge piece and a screen piece it just feels uniform like a regular phone the other big thing on the galaxy z flip 3 are the two cameras we got the wide and the ultra wide also we have flex mode and flex mode you can use like if i'm taking a photo i have all the controls on the bottom i can watch the video have all the controls on the bottom and apparently there's more apps that do that okay my knit pick my my problem i had with the first z-flip and the second z-flip or the z-flip 5g was when you use the gallery app samsung's own app and when you use that in flex mode it never put the photo on the top half it just left it in the middle of the screen so you had like your photo is bent in half let's take a look and see if that has changed on the galaxy z flip 3 and i am sad to report it has not it has not why did you guys not fix this it's very straightforward is this a life or death thing no but it's annoying so yeah let's fix it i am very excited about this phone it feels like a big improvement even though it feels in a way the same size it's very hard to describe hey guys so that's all i've got if you are curious to learn more about the z flip 3 or pre-order one check out the link in the description and in the meantime i want to hear from you guys what do you think of the z flip 3 is this is this like is the thousand dollar price low enough to get one um are you happy with what comes in the box or do you think it needs that fast charger i kind of think it does i don't know throw your thoughts in the comments\n"
