The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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Multitaskers and heavy readers who want a tablet-sized screen that folds into a pocket, and who accept the extra weight and a merely good camera in exchange.
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Upfront Cost:
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Upfront Cost:
£453.00
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Upfront Cost:
£453.00
5 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £341.28.
The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G was the generation where Samsung's book-style foldable stopped feeling like an experiment. It was the first Fold to be water resistant, the first to work with the S Pen, and the first to hide its inner selfie camera under the display so the 7.6-inch screen opens out uninterrupted. Unfolded it is closer to a small tablet than a phone, which makes it genuinely useful for reading documents, running two apps side by side, or watching something without squinting, and the 6.2-inch cover screen is narrow but perfectly usable one-handed. The costs are weight and cameras. At 271g it is a heavy thing to carry, and the triple 12MP rear system is solid but a clear step behind the Galaxy S flagships of the same period. Battery life from the 4,400mAh cell is respectable only if you spend most of your time on the cover screen. As an older foldable it makes most sense for buyers who want the large inner display and can live with a thick, hefty device.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Main display | 7.6-inch, 2208x1768, 120Hz | 7.6-inch, 2176x1812, 120Hz |
| Cover display | 6.2-inch, 2268x832, 120Hz | 6.2-inch, 2316x904, 120Hz |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 12MP 2x telephoto | 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto |
| Storage options | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Battery | 4,400mAh, 25W wired, 10W wireless | 4,400mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Weight | 271 g | 263 g |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £407.00 |
£1500+ Phones · 12 phones
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
12
4K@60fs, 1080@60/240fs (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
12 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 , f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 12 , f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
HDR
4 , f/1.8, 2.0µm, under display Cover camera: 10 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
2160
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs, gyro-EIS
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
7.6
1768 x 2208 pixels (~374 ppi density)
Yes, with stereo speakers
No
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - Europe
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB Type-C 3.2
Yes
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
4400
25W wired 11W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
