Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 and new smartwatches at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021. The company has also announced the Galaxy Buds 2 TWS at its August 11 event.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 3 launched at the Unpacked 2021 event is the company’s latest foldable smartphone. It is the first Samsung smartphone to feature an under-display camera. The foldable smartphone’s price in the US starts at $1,799.99. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 price in India will be announced at a later date.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x foldable display. It has a resolution of 1,768 x 2,208 pixels on the inside when unfolded. On the outside, Fold 3 has a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 24.4:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 832 x 2,260 pixels. One of the highlight features of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is its under-display camera. The Fold 3 is Samsung’s first phone to feature the under-screen camera tech. It has a 4MP f/1.8 sensor under the foldable display, which does not have any cutouts or notch.
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Other Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 specifications include support for S Pen Pro, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 12GB/512GB configuration, a 4400 mAh battery, a 12MP triple-camera setup, etc. The foldable phone is also IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G was announced alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G. It starts at $999.99 (roughly Rs 74,400). The device comes in four colours - Phantom Black, Green, Lavender and Cream.
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The Galaxy Z Flip 3 sports a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. It has a tiny hole punch cutout for the 10MP f/2.2 front camera. The display has a 1080 x 2640-pixel resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone sports a dual-tone finish on the back. It also has a larger 1.9-inch external screen with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels.
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Under the hood, there is a Snapdragon 888 SoC. It is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a 3,300 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. It has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP primary sensor with OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide shooter. For selfies, there is a 10MP front camera. Click here to know more about the Z Flip 3.
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The two foldable were undoubtedly the highlight of the Galaxy Unpacked event. Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is available in two screen sizes – 40mm and 44mm. The 40mm dial features a 1.19-inch AMOLED display with a 396x396 pixels resolution, while the 44mm model has a 1.36-inch AMOLED screen with a 450x450 pixels resolution. The Galaxy Watch 4 boasts an aluminium case.
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is also available in two sizes – 42mm and 46mm. The 42mm variant features a 1.19-inch display, while the 46mm variant boasts a 1.36-inch display. The Watch 4 Classic also features a rotating bezel that can be used to navigate through the menus.
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The Galaxy Watch 4 series will feature a new 5nm Exynos W920 chipset, paired with 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It comes with Snoring Detection, SpO2 tracking, and Sleep Score features. It also boasts a Body Composition feature that offers insights on the Body Mass Index, Fat Mass, Skeletal Muscle, and more. The Galaxy Watch 4 series also features a new BioActive sensor that does the job of three health sensors including an Optical Heart Rate Sensor, ECG and BioElectrical Impedance Analysis Sensor. For pricing details, click here.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, which was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2021, is the company’s new set of affordable earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 come with premium features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The company is yet to announce the Galaxy Buds 2 price in India at the moment.
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The Buds 2 sport an in-ear design and come with a glossy finish. Each earbud has a silicon tip that can be changed as per the user’s fit. The charging case is white on the outside but matches the colour of the earbuds on the inside.
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The USP of the Buds 2 is support for ANC. Samsung states that the ANC on Buds 2 can cancel out up to 98 percent of outside noise. It also comes with three levels of transparency mode. The Buds 2 use machine learning and three microphones for a better calling experience. Each earbud also comes with a dynamic two-way speaker that includes a woofer and a tweeter. It is claimed to offer crisp and clear highs and bass. The Buds 2 are claimed to offer up to five hours of juice on a single charge with ANC on. Combined with the charging case, the Buds 2 offer up to 20 hours of battery life with ANC enabled. For more details, click here.
