Are you still holding on to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and wondering if you should upgrade? Let’s see why that would be a good idea.
Samsung has just released its latest lineup of foldables, which include the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. These new folding phones are packed with impressive specs, like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor, 12GB RAM, 50-megapixel main cameras, and more.
But you may have an older device, like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and are wondering to yourself: “Is it worth upgrading?”
Let’s do the breakdown and find out.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy Z Fold 3: specsSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Galaxy Z Fold 3: design and displays
Samsung has made some big changes to the overall design and build of the Galaxy Z Fold series since the Z Fold 3, and that’s very evident when you compare it with the Z Fold 6.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a much more tall and narrow “candy bar” form factor when closed, which some people may not like. The dimensions are 158.2mm by 128.1mm by 6.4mm when open, and 158.2mm by 67.1mm by 14.4mm to 16mm when closed. It weighs 271 grams (9.56 ounces), which is a bit hefty.
There were some durability improvements over its predecessor, like IPX8 water resistance, but dust could still get into the hinge. However, Samsung put some “sweeper” bristles inside the hinge so that any dust that gets in can be forced out. The frame is made from aluminum.
The cover display on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 832 x 2268 pixel resolution at a 25:9 aspect ratio. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate. On the inside, you have a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1768 x 2208 resolution at 374 pixels per inch (ppi) density. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and can get up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. The glass front and back use Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The crease is quite prominent on the inner display, as this was still quite an early entry in terms of folding devices.
For the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung made big strides in terms of design and build quality. One of the biggest changes is found in the cover display, as Samsung made it slightly wider, with a more natural aspect ratio. This has improved the usability by quite a bit, so those who may not have liked the Galaxy Z Fold before may change their mind this time around.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 6, it is 153.5mm by 132.6mm by 5.6mm when open, and 153.5mm by 68.1mm by 12.1mm when closed. It weighs just 239 grams (8.43 ounces), so it’s definitely more lightweight and easier to carry than the Z Fold 3.
Since three years have passed since the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has made significant improvements to the hinge design over that time. Up until the Z Fold 4, there’s been a small gap from the hinge when the device is closed, causing it to be more like a wedge shape. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 5, there is no longer a gap due to the better hinge design, and that carries over to the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 has a 6.3-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X cover display with 968 x 2376 resolution at 410 ppi, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The inner dislay is a 7.
