The foldable smartphone is a major innovation in the history of mobile phones. This type of phone that has two screen configurations combines functionality plus practicality for users to carry out various mobile activities.
There was a boom in folding cellphones with candy bar plus qwerty button configurations in the early 2000s, now folding cellphone innovations are even more fantastic. Samsung as a technology giant in the world presents mobile phone innovations with folding screens that have a series of revolutionary features.
A new era from the era of folding phones is presented by Samsung through one of its product line-ups, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. A mobile phone with a trendy, compact appearance, as well as an amazing folding screen technology. Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the latest generation of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which was released in 2021.
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G launches with a stylish design and color choices to represent the expression of its users. This smartphone is equipped with a 6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display screen as the main screen. The screen uses a 2x Dynamic AMOLED panel capable of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate so that it can display content smoothly and clearly.
When folded, this phone has a square shape equipped with a 1.9-inch Cover Screen with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels. This Cover Screen has more uses such as checking notifications, viewing various widgets, managing the music being played, to paying with S Pay.
Users can take selfies by relying on the Cover Screen of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. This is because there is a Quick Shot feature that has been developed from the previous generation.
How to use this feature is easy, just press the power button twice, the Quick Shot feature has been activated and users can see a preview of the photo on the Cover Screen. Users can also switch from photo to video mode by swiping sideways, and adjust the use of wide or ultra wide lenses by swiping up or down.
Another excellent feature on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the Flex Mode which allows users to access a number of apps with the screen partially open. On the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, this feature is made even more sophisticated.
With the Flex Mode feature on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, users can create content hands-free without the hassle of carrying a tripod. Not only that, users can also take photos and videos by changing the settings at the bottom of the screen, while viewing a preview at the top of the screen.
Apart from that, this phone is designed to have excellent connectivity. This is thanks to the Smart Switch feature which allows users to transfer other important data such as contacts, notes, photos, videos, to bookmarks in the browser application when switching smartphones from iOS, Windows, or other Android-based devices to the Samsung Galaxy. Interestingly, the Smart Switch on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G can move conversation history from WhatsApp on iOS to Android.
Comes with a stylish appearance, don't think the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G doesn't have sufficient durability. Because, this phone has IPX8 protection which makes it water resistant to a depth of 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Considering its unique design plus the revolutionary features it brings, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G has been named by Times Magazine as 'the best invention of 2021'. According to Times Magazine, Samsung has succeeded in changing the image of a folding phone whose design tends to be stiff and boring with many buttons on the body of the device, into a folding phone that is pleasing to the eye and grip.
"Over the last few years, manufacturers have tried to combine the functionality of a smartphone with the portability of a foldable phone from the 2000s, with mediocre results. But, with the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung has finally come up with very good results," writes Times in its review.
"The Z Flip has a compact design like that of phones from 2 decades ago, but the difference is that you're not given a small screen and physical buttons, but rather a charming 6.7-inch screen with a cover screen, so you can easily read messages or phone calls when the screen is closed, " he added.