Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 looks to have top-tier specs, unlike the original

Date:
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:53:08 +0000

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A benchmark suggests the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has the same chipset as the Samsung Galaxy S21 range.

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One disappointment with the original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was that it had a slightly dated chipset, despite carrying a very high price. That was remedied for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, but we worried that it would be repeated with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 . Now though, we have evidence that this upcoming phone wont compromise on power.

A handset with the model number SM-F711U has been spotted on Geekbench (a benchmarking platform), and this is believed to be the US version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. As with all Geekbench listings, it includes some specs, key among which is the Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Thats the same high-end chipset as youll find in US models of the Samsung Galaxy S21 range, among a number of other 2021 flagship phones, so its reassuring to see it here. Technically its no longer the best Snapdragon chipset thats the Snapdragon 888 Plus but its in line with most of this years flagships. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is fast approaching Check out the
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Along with that, the benchmark also mentions 8GB of RAM and Android 11 , with the phone achieving a single-core score of 1,015 and a multi-core result of 3,161. Those are solid results if not quite the best weve seen, but were reluctant to read too much into benchmark numbers, especially pre-release ones. Powerful and affordable

We would of course also take all of this with a pinch of salt, but if the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 really does have a Snapdragon 888 chipset then thats very good news, especially as the phone is also rumored to actually be
cheaper than its predecessor was at launch.

The less than top-tier power in the original Galaxy Z Flip presumably helped keep the price a lot more reasonable than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 s, so
if Samsung can get the price lower still here while offering genuinely flagship specs, then this could end up being the closest thing to a
mainstream foldable phone weve seen so far.

We should find out for sure whether Samsungs achieved that on August 11, as thats when the company is rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy Z Flip 3, likely alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 , the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE , and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 range. Could we see the Google Pixel Fold this year?

Via GSMArena



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