Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Our verdict: SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G comes in at £289.99 — the lower starting price of the two.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
2640 x 1080 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
426 426
Rear Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.1 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight
183 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£54.83/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£289.99 £299.99
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2640 x 1080 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 426 426
Rear Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 10 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.1 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 183 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance Not rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts £54.83/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £289.99 £299.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 426 pixels per inch, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £289.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 use?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 uses the Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 4g lighter at 183 grams.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is rated Not rated, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 run?

Both phones run Android.