Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event: New Foldable Phones Announced

All your flip phone dreams have come true

Remember the days of dramatically folding a phone after hanging up a call? Well, the new Samsung Galaxy foldable phones now make that possible again. Just recently, Samsung unveiled two Galaxy Z phones at the Samsung Unpacked 2021 event.

Other than that, Samsung also unveiled the new smartwatches and new wireless earbuds at the event.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

Among the two foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the cheaper one. This phone features some serious upgrades as compared with the previous models. This includes a screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a larger display, and a new camera making it easy to shoot videos via the cover display.

Here are the specs of the Galaxy Z Flip3:

Inner/Main display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity Flex Display (2640 x 1080), 425 ppi.
Outer/Cover display: 1.9-inch Super AMOLED Display (512 x 260) 303 ppi.
Dimensions: 72.2 x 166 x 6.9mm (unfolded), 72.2 x 86.4 x 17.1 mm (folded, hinge)
Weight: 183 grams
Camera (rear): Ultra Wide 12 MP F2.2 1.12µm, Wide 12 MP Dual Pixel OIS F1.8, 14µm, Super Clear Glass with Gorilla Glass with DX.
Camera (front): 10MP 1.22 µm F2.4.
Processor: 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
SIM: One eSIM and one Nano SIM
Memory: 8GB RAM
Storage: 256GB or 128GB
Audio: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Battery: 3,300mAh dual battery
Connectivity: 5G
OS: Android 11
Colours: Cream, Green, Phantom Black, Lavender; Samsung online exclusives: White, Pink, Grey.

Pre-orders will start August 12 up until September 9. We’ll see them on September 10, 2021.

Here’s the pricing of the Galaxy Z Flip3 in Australia:

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (128GB): $1,499
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (256GB): $1,599

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

The next phone on the list is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. This one is more like an older brother to the flip. As compared to the predecessor, this phone would be slightly cheaper, despite being more expensive than the Flip3.

Just like the Flip 3, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes with a 120 Hz screen, compatibility for S-Pen, and a camera module.

Here are the official specs of the Samsung Galaxy Fold3:

Main Display: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity Plex Display (2208 x 1768) 374ppi
Cover Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2268 x 832) 387ppi
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Dimensions: 128.1 x 158.2 x 6.4mm (unfolded), 67.1 x 158.2 x 16mm (folded to hinge)
Weight: 271g
Camera (rear): (Ultra Wide) 12MP F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12µm, (Wide-angle) 12MP Dual Pixel AF OIS F1.8 Pixel size: 1.8µm, (Telephoto) 12MP PDAF F2.4 OIS Pixel size: 1.0µm. HDR10+ recording and Tracking AF
Camera (cover): 10MP F2.2 Pixel size: 1.22µm
Camera (under display): 4MP F1.8 Pixel Size: 2.0µm
Processor: 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core
Memory: 12GB RAM
Storage: 512GB or 265GB
Battery: 4,400mAh dual battery
OS: Android 11

Australian prices of the Z Fold3:

Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (256GB): $2,499
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (512GB): $2,649

The new Galaxy Z Fold3 phones pre-order starts today until September 9, 2021 and will officially go on sale at your favourite retailers from September 10, 2021.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2

The Galaxy Buds2 earphones were also revealed at the event, featuring a new egg-like design. These are available in white, lavender, olive, and graphite colours, featuring noise cancellation and onboard mics for voice calls.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 is priced at $219 at launch.

You can get a pair of Galaxy Buds2 in Australia from September 10, 2021 at Samsung or an authorised retailer.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Series

Finally, we have the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series. Previously, the line was known as the Galaxy Watch. However, the name is now changed to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. At the same time, the Galaxy Watch Active is now known as the Galaxy Watch 4.

Based on current information, the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will come with rotating bezels and a casing made of stainless steel.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 range has upgraded the specs from previous models: