Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 could lose some weight

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold iii could lose some weight

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the lightest entry in the series yet, according to a new tweet from reliable leaker Ice Universe.

In a typically short-form reveal, the leaker just wrote "Fold3 269g" — two words that give the states an interesting bit of intel nigh the upcoming foldable. If the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 actually is 269g (nine.48 ounces), information technology will be the lightest in the range to date, and a promising alter of trajectory given that Milky way Z Fold ii (282g (9.9 ounces)) was actually heavier than the original Galaxy Fold (9.7 ounces).

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To exist clear, even at 269g, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is hardly in the featherweight category of smartphones, and in my experience annihilation over 200g feels a flake on the weighty side in the pocket. For comparison's sake, that makes it just under 18% heavier than both the iPhone 12 Pro Max (228g, eight.03 ounces) and Samsung Milky way S21 Ultra (229g, 8.07 ounces), neither of which most people would consider light.

But at that place are adept reasons that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold handsets are heavier than almost smartphones: you're essentially getting both a phone and tablet in one, and that requires more materials beyond the board: 2 screens, a structure thick enough to exist resilient when unfolded and plenty battery to power the thing, to name just a few. With that in mind, information technology'due south an impressive feat of engineering science for Samsung to make its flagship foldable's weight comparable to other smartphones.

And so why is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold three gear up to be lighter than its predecessors? Well along with the usual generational design improvements, we know that the bombardment in the new model should be of a slightly lower chapters than its predecessor, clocking in at 4,380mAh, which should shave a little weight from the 4,500mAh prison cell used in the Galaxy Z Fold 2.

The Samsung Milky way Z Fold iii is expected this summer, probable in either July or August and virtually certain to debut alongside the company'southward other foldable, the Z Flip 3. Thanks to screenshots supposedly taken from a marketing video, nosotros know that Samsung could include the company's get-go under-screen photographic camera, and that the handset volition support the South Pen, also.

While we haven't seen any pricing leaks, given the original Galaxy Fold and sequel cost $1,980 and $i,999 respectively, it would be a huge surprise if the new model price much less.

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Freelance correspondent Alan has been writing almost tech for over a decade, roofing phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are institute all over the web and in the occasional magazine too. When non weighing upwards the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, y'all'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.