There’s just something so satisfying about a flip phone. Plus the fact that the phone fits nicely in my pocket instead of half phone sticking out is definitely a plus for me.
I have watched almost every comparison video of these two phones on RUclips. This was the best, most honest, and most comprehensive review I have seen yet. Well done and thank you.
Battery: the cpu on the zflip is so powerful that you can set a cpu limit on 70% on the options. You will not notice at all in terms of perfomance, but it will help a lot for the battery and to mantain cooler the z flip.
@@jimmybexley9574 It is not by enabling the entire power saving mode, just the cpu option. It's just a clever and pragmatic way to enjoy a very funny and usable phone.
@@islam123me6 The s21 is the newest one and the most powerful out of the three. If you like having an s pen that you can store in the phone and use it to jot notes quickly or stuff like that, than get the note. The z flip 3 is a downgrade from both of them, however it is not if you want to be a flipoligist.
If anyone else had weakness in their hands and lot very tight grip strength like me, the Z Flip is really easy to hold and carry when folded, especially compared to the size of Samsungs newer flagship phones. That was the major difference to me.
After a bunch of research and honest reviews between various RUclipsrs, I will say I enjoyed the honesty of this review. It also made me realize that I'd want a slightly longer lasting battery so I think I'm going to wait until the Flip 4 and hope it addresses the minor problems pointed out in this video. Cheers mate
@@latinace1981 How it's going? I have a S20 and I'm super mad about battery life, it goes out in an instant, the back is burning like hell and I have problems when I call someone the phone just doesn't respond. Cleaned everything, restarted it, took it to warranty, they said it's nothing wrong with it.
loved my flip 3, the only thing i was displeased about was the 10x zoom vs s21's 30x zoom. the 30x zoom is great for taking shots of a full moon. after getting my flip 3 ran over by a couple cars, i just bought the s21 this time instead of the flip 3. will keep you updated on how it compares to the flip 3
Same here, it's crazy to think that my phone is also my work computer. My setup at the office is just a monitor, a dock for my S10 5G, and a BT keyboard & mouse. I feel like I'm living in the future every time I dock my phone or when I remove it when I leave my desk haha
I really hope the next version of zflip has a bigger battery:( thats the only thing about the zflip that makes me hesitant to get it. I'm too used to using phones with big batteries in them that can last the whole day without needing to charge. Switching to another expensive phone that can't perform the same way would just feel like a downgrade😭
Yeah the battery is the only reason I won't be getting the flip. I really wanted it but I am a heavy phone user so I just can't live with 3300 mah battery
I just saw someone comment here that if you set the cpu usage to 70% it improves the battery life without any noticeable difference to performance. Its just a comment though so no confirmation. However if this is true it might have me considering getting the flip 3 if not I'll wait for the next iteration hopefully samsung will notice that the only thing keeping the flip down is the battery life
Just pre ordered my Flip 3 in cream colour. Couldn’t resist the trade in Samsung was giving for my S20+ (I got Z flip 3 for 600USD)! SO it was a no brainier for me. It’s not about the cameras, processor or specs on this one guys, it’s about the coolness factor and turning heads as this is a future tech many don’t even know exists (specifically apple users)! It’s worth for the reaction they have alone (I had 1st fold, so trust me I know what I’m talking about).
Haha literally one guy came upto me when I was paying with my flip 5G on a counter and asked how u r doing that bro.. and I said it’s the galaxy flip, so he called his friends and said “look at his phone guys, it’s crazy”. U r right, I would pick even Flip 5G over S21 any-day just for these things bro (not flexing, but flipping)! That’s y I upgraded to Flip 3 as well, no brainer.
i would say the lower price compared to it's predecessor removes a bit of the exclusivity though as it is now more accessible to more people and there is a higher chance to see one in the wild
I get between 15 and 18 hours of battery on my Z flip 3 and I'm listening to youtube podcasts in the background like for about 7 hours and then I play some Spotify music for the rest of my day at work, I think you have to wait 1 week before saying how good the battery is because it learns your usage patterns, that's basically my daily routine most of the days that's why I'm getting good battery life
How? I've even turned off 120htz and still can't getting past 5pm without charging it. Luckily I get 30 days to send it back which I will be!battery is the worst ever
Do you know how to enable the swiping up and down thing with the power button that he shows in this video? cause I don't remember him showing how to and mine isn't doing it.
I got my flip as a Christmas gift/ upgrade to my Galaxy 10+. I love it so far, the only thing I'm not really liking is of course the battery life. Everything else has been great. It's taking some getting used to but it's a pretty cool phone overall. And the camera is good, which is big one for me.
I love how it looks like a little bag with that clear ring case, I'd add lots of stickers. But I got an S21 earlier this year, so I guess I'll have to wait a couple years to have a flip phone. I hope that gives Samsung time to better the battery. The battery is important, and I don't really get wireless charging, isn't it bad for the phone to keep charging it?
Battery life can be expanded if Samsung decides to make the phone thicker or wider. But I am sure most customers don't want that. Unless you are a heavy gamer or streamer, current battery capacity is good enough to last half a day.
@@user-il9cl5vj7b I just got through a day at work with the Z Flip3 in my pants pocket. After getting home and making a coffee its still at 85%. I don't spend my days using the phone a lot. That said, I would go for a bigger battery if there were the option.
I’m using it and it’s battery life is far better than my 11 pro. I have found that if you just adjust the brightness a bit to a lower level, the battery can last 8 to 9 hours
@@Shreddedknight thank you for telling your experience!👍🏻 but I already got some brand and type in my recommendation list to buy on new years, icluding z flip 3..
Correction, they don't have exactly the same wide angle (main) sensors, the s21+ has a MUCH bigger sensor size (1/1.76") while the flip retains the same camera of its predecessor (1/2.55")
Yeah... But man the experience from both cameras are literally same.... Tested both myself.. you'd be surprised 👌👌 I advise anyone who could to check them both....
@@akpakpa4982 well they both have the same camera ui interface and the usual samsung processing but it still doesn't mean they are the same, s21 still wins hardware wise
@@akpakpa4982 The camera experience from both cameras could be similar but the quality differs especially for nighttime photography... Maybe you didn't test it at night. The nighttime photos of Z flip 3 lack details compared to S21 because of its smaller sensor.
If I only care about picture quality I'd rather spend $1,000 on a A DSLR or SLR . So I'll go with the fold as I have a bunch of portable (10,000mah) chargers that also have wireless charging capabilities. I haven't had an issue with my battery draining fast on my flip unless I'm on it all day or playing games like Dead by daylight that are gpu intensive. Overall I'm happy with it. 😁
If you dealing with little Rocks I don't think it's a phone for you , If you just at home and work in a office space I don't think it would be any issue ...To fit in the pocket is just a big thumbs up ... The design itself is just too lovely
Nicely done. I think the Flip's screen would be less likely to crack, scuff, or scratch since it is folded on the inside and supposedly protected. What do you think?
depends when you drop your phone if you drop your phone a lot while taking it out and putting it back in your pocket then yeah its technically more durable but if you drop it a lot while it's in use then no but it won't get scratched by other stuff in your pocket/bag etc
Same and Eye can't believe Eye am actually contemplating buying a Samsung phone... After not owning one since the s3. That flip is so sexy. But Eye feel like the 4 will be the one. Also looking forward to the 6 Pro and seeing how big it is because big phone are totally the opposite of my thing.. just don't like the specs of the regular 6... Upgrading from a P5. Best of luck to both of us lol
Same specs? I got the Z Flip 3 just over a week ago. I do love it and it's fun to use but my S21 Ultra is just better. Cameras and definitely battery life. I fully charged it 13 hours ago and I'm at 30% battery life right now and I used it good enough today. Good thing they both have 120 hz refresh rate. But it gets to the battery of the Z Flip. I just saw he meant S21 Plus. Not Ultra. That's a hell of an upgrade for the Z Flip series though.
The telephoto camera lens is a miss. I’m not convinced that the average person who isn’t a tech reviewer will have a big issue. Employees who use a desktop computer / tablet supplied by an employer will have charging options. Even Uber drivers will have a car charger. Newer cars will have wireless chargers handy. The M1 iPad fast charger will top off the Flip 3 in 30 minutes.
Went from my S20 to Z Flip3 and so far it been really great, at the end of my work day i got home with 65ish battery life, the Z flip i got home with around 45ish, which is still lots cause i charge it while i eat and it gets me through the night
I also have a regular S20 5G and am really considering trading it in for the Z Flip 3. Just debating if it's worth it!? I mean less Battery, no fast charging, and downgrade in camera really have me at a loss. What do you say since you've had both?
After having the phone for 5 days now I am honestly considering sending it back and keeping my S20. The battery alone is a huge downgrade, I didn't think I would feel it as much as I am. I feel like I look at my phone for 20-30 min and my percentage goes down 15-20%. Mind you screen brightness is not even at 30%.
Neat. :) I use TalkBack to read on my phone, so I wonder how that works with the front miniscreen on the folding version. I also use apps for the visually impaired to read text to me or navigate, and in my experience these apps drain battery life pretty hard, or can, so . . . . the foldy phone sounds like something fun for sighted people, maybe it will develop over time into something I would be able to rely on in every day life to read text to me while I'm also able to hold my white cane.
Flip doesn't have a dust protection, telephoto camera, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner,much bigger battery and also it has a taller display which I really don't like.
Damn, missing my s21+. Such a great phone and worth it every penny when I was using it and onwed it. Just needed to ditched it because of unfortunate events, but if you guys want a phone that does everything you want (reliable) and not be fancy looking, no gimmicks, it is a great phone to get, plus it is on sale now. So much cheaper than before. On the other hand, still one of the best youtube reviewers and great job, Mike! Keep it up
I've just started looking at reviews to upgrade from my s10+ for the s21+. Were there any problems or any concerns you experienced while having the phone? And how long have you had it?
I have a S9+ and i often use split screens but almost exclusive vertically because there isn’t much a space to do split screens horizontally. Now the flip with more horizontal space is going to encourage me to do more split screens horizontally, for example, a youtube app next to a twitter app. YT app screen will be bigger horizontally. And it won’t take over too much space for me to use twitter app next to it,
I know the video is based upon comparison to Flip Z3 vs S21; however, should you be upgrading from something like a S10e, the battery life would actually be a step up. I was more concerned with camera quality as I use my S10e for professional real estate photography (along with drone, and SLR). Great video.
One folds the other doesn’t. Thank you and good night. I have the flip and it’s something that’ll never go away. I’m obsessed with mind idk if it’s nostalgia from it folding or what but it’s amazing.
Sooo extremely helpful!! I have been trying to decide on which one to get, and what had me doubting was the battery life and camera. Hearing your feedback assured me the S21 was definitely the way to go. Thanks a mil!
I heavily debated getting the Z Flip. I ended up getting the s21+ for the battery and dust resistance. I'm sure the ZFlip is super nice, but I felt that I got more bang for my buck with the s21+.
I'm hyped for the flip. I miss my old flip phones. I was most concerned about the camera, but if the only thing missing is the zoom, I'm alright with that. I find I don't like to zoom too much on phones because of the pixelization. I'd rather a clear, crisp picture thats wider as opposed to a pixelated zoomed in picture. Kinda disappointed about Dex not being available on it though.
If you zoom 10x or 20x or 30x and the picture quality is bad then what is the use of it? Practically zero and you are saying it's very very important. Completely disagrees with that point.
It wont replace anything. It's an alternative preference for people who want something different which is great for a brand. The more options you have the better. Things like these keeps companies at the top of their game. Samsung was getting stale with year after year on releases on phones that kept getting bigger and bigger. Yes the first time the fold came out it was a bit of a mess a lot of learning to be done by Samsung but now at the pace they're going its likely to be part of their regular line up. They finally took a step back and realized there is a market where people don't want to carry around brick sized phones in there pocket. And to be honest the folding is not a gimmick. Its meant to fit in smaller spaces which is a real life use case for everyday people. It looks cool today because it was an old popular idea brought back. Now if only they can improve the battery life I'm sold on the next iteration of it.
This wasn't even close for me. Last week buying direct from Samsung they had the 256 MB Z-Flip 3 on sale for $950 - phantom black only. They then gave me an unbelievable trade in for my five year old S7 of $300 plus an additional $32.50 for being a veteran so $617.50 final. Tax was a killer but that would have been the same for the S12+.
I have an S20+ now. I'm still debating whether to get the Flip 3 now, or wait til the S22 comes out in January and see the comparison between those two phones.
As someone with ADHD I kinda like the idea of the outer screen on the Z flip where I can see the notifications, but have the option to engage or not. Cause usually I get SO DISTRACTED SO FAST!
Me and my brother absolutely love your content man. My brother has down syndrome and would love a phone like the z flip 3. Only thing is where i live its super hard to get a job rn so unfortunately i cant get it for him...like i said we love your content. Keep up the great work brother!!!!
I had the original z flip now I have the z flip 3 there not like what a lot of people say that there flimsy and scratch easy I've had no problems with mine the z flip 3 is even stronger it does grip me when you get people slagging this phone off when they have never even owned one .The z flip 3 it is 😘👍 Amazing 🤗
@@halami2149 lmao i dont think theres a pocket that wouldnt fit a thicker fold phone. just think and use your head😆😆😆😆 even if it adds 1-2 full centimeter it will never make the phone unpocketable😆😆😆my 1inch thick wallet fits on my skinny and slim fit jeans and pants so go figure out😂😂
I can't get a regular size mobile out of my pants pocket when I am seated. My car has a digital wallet, with charge pad, and I always forget to take my phone out before I get in. You soon get pretty tired of fumbling around for that phone. Its so big, you can feel it digging into your hip, in a seated position. If I put it in a shirt pocket, as soon as I bend its gunna fall out, and other stuff. I haven't tested getting the Galaxy Z Flip3 phone out of my jeans pocket while seated. But I can sit comfortably in my car without the phone bothering me. So I don't have to fish around, and fumble for it. I am just not bothered by the mobile phone sticking into my hip while driving now. That may not sound like a major breakthrough, but its enough of a practical selling point to move a lot of these phones to daily commuters: on motorbikes, cars, bicycles. People like these need as few such distracting annoyances as they can get.
Never going back to a candy bar :-) Who doesn't have a wireless charger in the house and office, the phone has to sit somewhere? In the car it's plugged in (android auto charging) or on wireless charger so battery life isn't a problem. I'm in the UK so might be different in USA?
I have both and I have to return the s21 today to receive my trade in credit and I’m a bit on the fence but I thinking I should have a backup phone. My main reason is the night mode in the camera. I don’t use it much but the one in s21 actually impressed everyone at this party we had and it made look like it was day when it was actually 9 pm
Just got the s21 +,did look at the folding one,but battery was important, and also not sure about how long the flip will last keep opening and closing it 🤔
I got a z flip 3, after a week, I noticed serious 9verheating and yes a shocking battery, I took it back and swapped it for an S21, this video is spot on
@@PrinceJes not that often, commute so bit of music, odd social media, it was a week I to it when I noticed it getting very warm, when plugged in a car it became quite hot indeed. The battery is not good at all, unless you can keep topping it up. My phone provider exchanged a new z flip immediately as the first z flip was probably faulty but I exchanged it for a S21. The phone itself is superb, I cannot fault the screen, performance, fingerprint sensor etc, the camera is good. My gripes Battery My overheating experience No fast charging
@@seankemplay6861 Dang, I really wanted to like this phone. My current S9 with 3,000 mAh battery isn't even close to being efficient and enough, so a 300 difference is almost nothing. Plus the Flip's measly 10x zoom on the camera sucks too, had it been at least 30x zoom and 3,700 mAh I probably would get this on the spot over the S21.
@@PrinceJes it's a great phone, ticks all boxes for speed, usability and the flex mode is good. But if you want to go out all day then nope, this phone is not the one. I swapped to a S21 5G and whilst not a stand out phone, it genuinely ticks every box.
The camera on the flip is pretty tight. It's not the best but photos with my dogs became 1000x better and easier to take. The battery is a bit rough but being in the car for work it's not too bad for me. Also ALWAYS USE BATTERY PROTECTION OVERNIGHT. That feature is huge for longevity.
Looking on my s21 was about to buy the iPhone 12 but then i went to the store compared them for 2 hrs cuz the had the one nex to the other and simply felt in love with the s21 even if it is exynos.
Mike, would you say the cover display adds any function beyond what my smart watch is already providing? (ie. deciding whether or not to engage in a notification...)
I saw a different youtuber say the same thing , they probably got paid . Its almost like those news channels that get scripts to air on local stations..but this is youtubers.
I know this is a 1 year late comment, but this applies to Z flip 4 too. Controls menu (the swipe down menu) like flash light and wifi is possible to access on the cover screen. Samsung Pay is available on cover screen by swiping up, although if you have a Galaxy Watch it can pay as well.
Nice video. I traded in ln my s 21 plus for the z flip and I am pretty happy so far. Love the flip and managed to reduce my sot over 1 1/2 hours because the outer display with the notifications.
@@TomLally if you don't use your phone a LOT the z flip is a good buy. I wanted to buy it but the battery is a deal breaker for me. For a normal person who only uses their phone 6-8 hours a day its fine. But I use mine 9-12 so getting the flip just isn't for me
After 6 months of use, couple of light lines showed up exactly where the phone folds and after a week or so, half of the screen started flashing an intermittent light exactly where the text box appears. Do I have to say that founding and touching the phone damages it?? Samsung service said that I water damaged the mother board witch isn’t true. Of course warranty does not cover it. I knew I would have headache with this phone but didn’t think I would burn my money like this. It should be illegal selling this phone. I can’t forget to say that with a minor drop, outside screen stops working. Look it up z flip second hand for sale, u won’t find one with that screen working
I would love the flip but the problem is I like a phone wallet combo and though I want a small phone I can't because I need a phone large enough to also hold a wallet case with zipper card slots etc etc so my next purchase is best of the best 22 ultra or the zfold 4 for its fold tablet benefits.
Im heavily heavily thinking about what my next phone will be (coming from S8) and Ive been flipping between the Z flip 3 and the next gen iphone pro (if it has better battery than iphone 12). There's really only one thing that's against Z flip for me as I don't use dex ever, I like my photos already even on old S8, and in natural position I scroll way lower than where the display crease is. The drawback is definitely the battery since I'm a heavy user time wise (rather than spec wise. I dont use my phone for any difficult tasks). My other option was definitely the iphone (I use my ipad a lot and find I would like it if i could access my contents from both devices), where the drawback for the 12 model was mostly just the battery (the only other one is inability to reverse charge). This video kind of took me back to the idea of going with S21 or S22(?) later, the battery being really good, and reverse charging being what I really like. Even so, coming from S8 thats very thin and light, the thickness of the newer samsung phones (or Ig most phones except for the flip) is something I'm not super excited about but I understand that good battery nowadays comes with the thick big phones lol.
A friend of mine wants the flip 3 so bad after i got my fold 3 she told me that the screen is to big for her but i love having a bigger screen and fold it when not needed.
I don’t find that the z flip 3 is more pocketable. It gets bulkier when folded down and just sticks out more. It’s definitely cool how the screen folds seamlessly but I find that the novelty wears off fast, especially when you compare the terrible battery life on the z flip 3 to the top tier s21 battery life and you quickly realize it isn’t as cool as it seems. I traded in for an s21 pretty quickly
There’s just something so satisfying about a flip phone. Plus the fact that the phone fits nicely in my pocket instead of half phone sticking out is definitely a plus for me.
Agreed I love this phone
Same, I don’t think I could go back to a normal phone!
get Men's Jeans, you can fit 5 s21 ultras in a single pocket
its like twice the thickness tho, when the novelty wears off it’s subpar
I just picked mine up today. Will review it soon. It's definitely a major cool factor
Both are killer. Samsung do a great job by introducing the flip phone
I have watched almost every comparison video of these two phones on RUclips.
This was the best, most honest, and most comprehensive review I have seen yet. Well done and thank you.
Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you appreciated this video style. I'm really excited for my z flip 3 video coming soon
Yh fr tho 🔥👌
Battery: the cpu on the zflip is so powerful that you can set a cpu limit on 70% on the options. You will not notice at all in terms of perfomance, but it will help a lot for the battery and to mantain cooler the z flip.
how do you set that up?
@@yolo5769 go into option and type "cpu limit"
@@giovannialfano5979 can you do this without enabling power saving mode?
@@jimmybexley9574 It is not by enabling the entire power saving mode, just the cpu option. It's just a clever and pragmatic way to enjoy a very funny and usable phone.
Any battery life comparisons doing this?
With the Zflip, can u hang up by closing it? Bcs that'd make hanging up so much more cooler and dramatic
Yes
You can also pick up by flipping it open
😂😂
How about slamming it like back in the days lol.
Hahaha
I will buy the flip just for pure nostalgia 👍
It's definitely a cool looking phone!
Its actually a little worse in camera, display, battery life and durability. But the ease of portability and design makes up to it kinda, I guess.
@@ancient7716 well its not a flagship phone, and they've managed to make it cheaper without sacrificing major aspects of the z flip
@@MikeOBrienMedia bro I'm confused between s 21 ultra and z flip 3 and note 20 ultra which one better
@@islam123me6 The s21 is the newest one and the most powerful out of the three. If you like having an s pen that you can store in the phone and use it to jot notes quickly or stuff like that, than get the note. The z flip 3 is a downgrade from both of them, however it is not if you want to be a flipoligist.
If anyone else had weakness in their hands and lot very tight grip strength like me, the Z Flip is really easy to hold and carry when folded, especially compared to the size of Samsungs newer flagship phones. That was the major difference to me.
After a bunch of research and honest reviews between various RUclipsrs, I will say I enjoyed the honesty of this review. It also made me realize that I'd want a slightly longer lasting battery so I think I'm going to wait until the Flip 4 and hope it addresses the minor problems pointed out in this video. Cheers mate
I be rethinking your usage of phones also though.
I love watching videos especially learning ones but people are so stuck on their phone
@@GoldCoast85 Part of the reason I got mine is so I would use it less and it worked I find myself using my phone less
that battery alone would have me going with the S21+
Battery ain't that bad. I've had it for 3 weeks now
@@latinace1981 How it's going? I have a S20 and I'm super mad about battery life, it goes out in an instant, the back is burning like hell and I have problems when I call someone the phone just doesn't respond. Cleaned everything, restarted it, took it to warranty, they said it's nothing wrong with it.
@@Ricketts17 everything works perfect. I reccomend
me too
I'm leaning towards the s21. Battery drains fast for me
loved my flip 3, the only thing i was displeased about was the 10x zoom vs s21's 30x zoom. the 30x zoom is great for taking shots of a full moon. after getting my flip 3 ran over by a couple cars, i just bought the s21 this time instead of the flip 3. will keep you updated on how it compares to the flip 3
Would you recommend
Excellent. Personally I'm mostly just glad the mobile phone market is getting back some of the excitement levels it used to have years ago.
You just killed my interest in Z Flip with this 'no dex' bit. Thanks for the heads up. It's so good that my next phone has to have it.
Same here, it's crazy to think that my phone is also my work computer. My setup at the office is just a monitor, a dock for my S10 5G, and a BT keyboard & mouse.
I feel like I'm living in the future every time I dock my phone or when I remove it when I leave my desk haha
What’s the dex hype about?
I still satisfied with my 21U.
But flip and fold really impressed me.
Chapters are a very good inclusion and I'm glad you take the time to make them.
I really hope the next version of zflip has a bigger battery:( thats the only thing about the zflip that makes me hesitant to get it. I'm too used to using phones with big batteries in them that can last the whole day without needing to charge. Switching to another expensive phone that can't perform the same way would just feel like a downgrade😭
Yeah the battery is the only reason I won't be getting the flip. I really wanted it but I am a heavy phone user so I just can't live with 3300 mah battery
from what I've experienced, use your battery wisely than count on raw power
Yep, that's the same reason im not getting it.
I just saw someone comment here that if you set the cpu usage to 70% it improves the battery life without any noticeable difference to performance. Its just a comment though so no confirmation. However if this is true it might have me considering getting the flip 3 if not I'll wait for the next iteration hopefully samsung will notice that the only thing keeping the flip down is the battery life
Just pre ordered my Flip 3 in cream colour. Couldn’t resist the trade in Samsung was giving for my S20+ (I got Z flip 3 for 600USD)! SO it was a no brainier for me. It’s not about the cameras, processor or specs on this one guys, it’s about the coolness factor and turning heads as this is a future tech many don’t even know exists (specifically apple users)! It’s worth for the reaction they have alone (I had 1st fold, so trust me I know what I’m talking about).
Haha literally one guy came upto me when I was paying with my flip 5G on a counter and asked how u r doing that bro.. and I said it’s the galaxy flip, so he called his friends and said “look at his phone guys, it’s crazy”. U r right, I would pick even Flip 5G over S21 any-day just for these things bro (not flexing, but flipping)! That’s y I upgraded to Flip 3 as well, no brainer.
@@siddhartshukla5317 I feel you bro, gotta love the reactions of those iSheeps 😂
i would say the lower price compared to it's predecessor removes a bit of the exclusivity though as it is now more accessible to more people and there is a higher chance to see one in the wild
I get between 15 and 18 hours of battery on my Z flip 3 and I'm listening to youtube podcasts in the background like for about 7 hours and then I play some Spotify music for the rest of my day at work, I think you have to wait 1 week before saying how good the battery is because it learns your usage patterns, that's basically my daily routine most of the days that's why I'm getting good battery life
Do you use power saving mode?
do you still like it? any complaints or..?
How? I've even turned off 120htz and still can't getting past 5pm without charging it. Luckily I get 30 days to send it back which I will be!battery is the worst ever
@@MrDamo50000
How long have you had it?
Do you know how to enable the swiping up and down thing with the power button that he shows in this video? cause I don't remember him showing how to and mine isn't doing it.
I got my flip as a Christmas gift/ upgrade to my Galaxy 10+. I love it so far, the only thing I'm not really liking is of course the battery life. Everything else has been great. It's taking some getting used to but it's a pretty cool phone overall. And the camera is good, which is big one for me.
I was about to buy the flip, but the battery on the S21+ got me
Y'all really talking about the z flip when it can crease 💀
I love how it looks like a little bag with that clear ring case, I'd add lots of stickers. But I got an S21 earlier this year, so I guess I'll have to wait a couple years to have a flip phone. I hope that gives Samsung time to better the battery. The battery is important, and I don't really get wireless charging, isn't it bad for the phone to keep charging it?
Battery life can be expanded if Samsung decides to make the phone thicker or wider. But I am sure most customers don't want that.
Unless you are a heavy gamer or streamer, current battery capacity is good enough to last half a day.
Just plug it in every so often I don't get the big deal about the battery I don't run my phone all the way down though.
@@user-il9cl5vj7b I just got through a day at work with the Z Flip3 in my pants pocket. After getting home and making a coffee its still at 85%. I don't spend my days using the phone a lot. That said, I would go for a bigger battery if there were the option.
I would 100% get the flip3 if the battery was better and if it had dust resistance 💯🔥
If they add more the battery capacity on this Z Flip 3..
I'll definitely buy it..
I mean, 3300mAh would feel too small for a futuristic smartphone
I’m using it and it’s battery life is far better than my 11 pro. I have found that if you just adjust the brightness a bit to a lower level, the battery can last 8 to 9 hours
@@Shreddedknight thank you for telling your experience!👍🏻
but I already got some brand and type in my recommendation list to buy on new years, icluding z flip 3..
I'm no photographer, but high-quality pictures actually make a really big impact.
Doesn't make that big of a diffrence
I really love my s21+ had it for 3 months I most say it has the best camera 😍
Omg! In the scene when both phones are next to each I couldn't tell which one was the flip I didn't even notice the foldable line! 🤩
Correction, they don't have exactly the same wide angle (main) sensors, the s21+ has a MUCH bigger sensor size (1/1.76") while the flip retains the same camera of its predecessor (1/2.55")
Yeah... But man the experience from both cameras are literally same.... Tested both myself.. you'd be surprised 👌👌 I advise anyone who could to check them both....
@@akpakpa4982 well they both have the same camera ui interface and the usual samsung processing but it still doesn't mean they are the same, s21 still wins hardware wise
@@akpakpa4982 The camera experience from both cameras could be similar but the quality differs especially for nighttime photography... Maybe you didn't test it at night. The nighttime photos of Z flip 3 lack details compared to S21 because of its smaller sensor.
If I only care about picture quality I'd rather spend $1,000 on a A DSLR or SLR . So I'll go with the fold as I have a bunch of portable (10,000mah) chargers that also have wireless charging capabilities. I haven't had an issue with my battery draining fast on my flip unless I'm on it all day or playing games like Dead by daylight that are gpu intensive. Overall I'm happy with it. 😁
Idk if I want the z flip 3 or wait for the s22 ultra that’s coming out next year. Would z flip 3 be worth it after the release of the s22?
A clear and clean review❤️
Thanks!
The difference with the flip is that it's like a skateboard, it can really hurt when little rocks get in the way
If you dealing with little Rocks I don't think it's a phone for you , If you just at home and work in a office space I don't think it would be any issue ...To fit in the pocket is just a big thumbs up ... The design itself is just too lovely
Nicely done.
I think the Flip's screen would be less likely to crack, scuff, or scratch since it is folded on the inside and supposedly protected. What do you think?
depends when you drop your phone if you drop your phone a lot while taking it out and putting it back in your pocket then yeah its technically more durable but if you drop it a lot while it's in use then no but it won't get scratched by other stuff in your pocket/bag etc
I’d flipping buy the Flip! But I’m waiting to see the Pixel 6 Pro first!
Same and Eye can't believe Eye am actually contemplating buying a Samsung phone... After not owning one since the s3. That flip is so sexy. But Eye feel like the 4 will be the one. Also looking forward to the 6 Pro and seeing how big it is because big phone are totally the opposite of my thing.. just don't like the specs of the regular 6...
Upgrading from a P5. Best of luck to both of us lol
@@mackmccord3743 Let’s hope we make the right choice!😂😂😂😂
@@Mark-P Right! 👳🏽♂️🕶️🥲🤣🤣
Same specs? I got the Z Flip 3 just over a week ago. I do love it and it's fun to use but my S21 Ultra is just better. Cameras and definitely battery life. I fully charged it 13 hours ago and I'm at 30% battery life right now and I used it good enough today. Good thing they both have 120 hz refresh rate. But it gets to the battery of the Z Flip.
I just saw he meant S21 Plus. Not Ultra. That's a hell of an upgrade for the Z Flip series though.
The telephoto camera lens is a miss. I’m not convinced that the average person who isn’t a tech reviewer will have a big issue. Employees who use a desktop computer / tablet supplied by an employer will have charging options. Even Uber drivers will have a car charger. Newer cars will have wireless chargers handy. The M1 iPad fast charger will top off the Flip 3 in 30 minutes.
The s21+ doesn't even have a real telephoto, I would know. Yeah the charging is kinda slow, hope they fix that with the note 22 ultra
well it can't charge faster than 15w but the other points are true
@@reyy1k true that but the battery is so small even the 15 watt charger is fast. Faster is better…
Went from my S20 to Z Flip3 and so far it been really great, at the end of my work day i got home with 65ish battery life, the Z flip i got home with around 45ish, which is still lots cause i charge it while i eat and it gets me through the night
I also have a regular S20 5G and am really considering trading it in for the Z Flip 3. Just debating if it's worth it!? I mean less Battery, no fast charging, and downgrade in camera really have me at a loss. What do you say since you've had both?
After having the phone for 5 days now I am honestly considering sending it back and keeping my S20. The battery alone is a huge downgrade, I didn't think I would feel it as much as I am. I feel like I look at my phone for 20-30 min and my percentage goes down 15-20%. Mind you screen brightness is not even at 30%.
Neat. :) I use TalkBack to read on my phone, so I wonder how that works with the front miniscreen on the folding version. I also use apps for the visually impaired to read text to me or navigate, and in my experience these apps drain battery life pretty hard, or can, so . . . . the foldy phone sounds like something fun for sighted people, maybe it will develop over time into something I would be able to rely on in every day life to read text to me while I'm also able to hold my white cane.
I think the price of the flip makes it even more compelling
Im using galaxy s10+
Shld i change it to zflip3? Or shld i wait till next year🤔
Flip doesn't have a dust protection, telephoto camera, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner,much bigger battery and also it has a taller display which I really don't like.
I have a flip 3 paired with tic watch e3. Such a good combo. I rarely need to open my phone during the work day. I have absolutely no battery issues.
Does having Bluetooth on all the time for the watch drain the battery?
Damn, missing my s21+. Such a great phone and worth it every penny when I was using it and onwed it. Just needed to ditched it because of unfortunate events, but if you guys want a phone that does everything you want (reliable) and not be fancy looking, no gimmicks, it is a great phone to get, plus it is on sale now. So much cheaper than before.
On the other hand, still one of the best youtube reviewers and great job, Mike! Keep it up
I've just started looking at reviews to upgrade from my s10+ for the s21+. Were there any problems or any concerns you experienced while having the phone? And how long have you had it?
I have a S9+ and i often use split screens but almost exclusive vertically because there isn’t much a space to do split screens horizontally. Now the flip with more horizontal space is going to encourage me to do more split screens horizontally, for example, a youtube app next to a twitter app. YT app screen will be bigger horizontally. And it won’t take over too much space for me to use twitter app next to it,
My s21+ is almost a year old and it's still functioning perfectly. I love it
I know the video is based upon comparison to Flip Z3 vs S21; however, should you be upgrading from something like a S10e, the battery life would actually be a step up. I was more concerned with camera quality as I use my S10e for professional real estate photography (along with drone, and SLR). Great video.
One folds the other doesn’t. Thank you and good night. I have the flip and it’s something that’ll never go away. I’m obsessed with mind idk if it’s nostalgia from it folding or what but it’s amazing.
Sooo extremely helpful!! I have been trying to decide on which one to get, and what had me doubting was the battery life and camera. Hearing your feedback assured me the S21 was definitely the way to go. Thanks a mil!
Same I wanted the flip 3 but the battery life isnt as long. (if it were I would of chosen that one)
hey, how nice is you watch strap in 9:39 , where did you buy it? btw, great video!
What's better when it comes to mounting/driving in a car?
I heavily debated getting the Z Flip. I ended up getting the s21+ for the battery and dust resistance. I'm sure the ZFlip is super nice, but I felt that I got more bang for my buck with the s21+.
I think I will come to regret afterwards buying the z flip. I mean its nice but the battery is deal breaker
I'm hyped for the flip. I miss my old flip phones. I was most concerned about the camera, but if the only thing missing is the zoom, I'm alright with that. I find I don't like to zoom too much on phones because of the pixelization. I'd rather a clear, crisp picture thats wider as opposed to a pixelated zoomed in picture.
Kinda disappointed about Dex not being available on it though.
Only use optical zoom.
If you zoom 10x or 20x or 30x and the picture quality is bad then what is the use of it? Practically zero and you are saying it's very very important. Completely disagrees with that point.
It wont replace anything. It's an alternative preference for people who want something different which is great for a brand. The more options you have the better. Things like these keeps companies at the top of their game. Samsung was getting stale with year after year on releases on phones that kept getting bigger and bigger. Yes the first time the fold came out it was a bit of a mess a lot of learning to be done by Samsung but now at the pace they're going its likely to be part of their regular line up. They finally took a step back and realized there is a market where people don't want to carry around brick sized phones in there pocket. And to be honest the folding is not a gimmick. Its meant to fit in smaller spaces which is a real life use case for everyday people. It looks cool today because it was an old popular idea brought back. Now if only they can improve the battery life I'm sold on the next iteration of it.
This wasn't even close for me. Last week buying direct from Samsung they had the 256 MB Z-Flip 3 on sale for $950 - phantom black only. They then gave me an unbelievable trade in for my five year old S7 of $300 plus an additional $32.50 for being a veteran so $617.50 final. Tax was a killer but that would have been the same for the S12+.
I have an S20+ now. I'm still debating whether to get the Flip 3 now, or wait til the S22 comes out in January and see the comparison between those two phones.
February this time I hear
I am having the same dilemma! Honestly, might try the next flip model and stick with the s series for now.
Seeing stills of the floods.. praying its now safe there🙏🏼
I am loving my s21+ it is the best phone i changed from iPhone to Android and i am glad i did it with Samsung i am loving the experience
I have a flip 3 and wondering which car phone holder to use. I imagine too much pressure on the hinge will break it..
I use a lisen magnetic car holder on all my phones including the flip you can get it on Amazon
Well the battery on the Z Flip is still better than the one in my S7 and I can get through the day with it, even now I've had it over 5 years.
How about creating a video for top 5 wireless ear buds FOR GAMING, you know low latency and all that good stuff 👍🏻
As someone with ADHD I kinda like the idea of the outer screen on the Z flip where I can see the notifications, but have the option to engage or not. Cause usually I get SO DISTRACTED SO FAST!
Me and my brother absolutely love your content man. My brother has down syndrome and would love a phone like the z flip 3. Only thing is where i live its super hard to get a job rn so unfortunately i cant get it for him...like i said we love your content. Keep up the great work brother!!!!
I had the original z flip now I have the z flip 3 there not like what a lot of people say that there flimsy and scratch easy I've had no problems with mine the z flip 3 is even stronger it does grip me when you get people slagging this phone off when they have never even owned one .The z flip 3 it is 😘👍 Amazing 🤗
Nearly had a stroke reading this
lost zoom, lost battery, great phone but to much lost for the flip benefit
The flashlight tip! Yes, good call!
Coming form apple, trying to decied between the Fold 3 or Flip 3. Any recomendations?
The title is kinda misleading since the processor chip is for S21 is different outside US and China. While z flip series are the same worldwide.
Fantastic job Mike, always look forward to hearing your great reviews & insightful thoughts 👍
This was such a well thought out and excellently made video.
Ayeee The lock screen on the S21+ had City Hall in Philly on it !! S/O to my city
wouldnt mind making it thicker to have larger 5000mah battery since it folds its still pocketable
If it was thicker, then it would be thicker when folded in your pocket, making it actually less pocketable imo
@@halami2149 lmao i dont think theres a pocket that wouldnt fit a thicker fold phone. just think and use your head😆😆😆😆 even if it adds 1-2 full centimeter it will never make the phone unpocketable😆😆😆my 1inch thick wallet fits on my skinny and slim fit jeans and pants so go figure out😂😂
I can't get a regular size mobile out of my pants pocket when I am seated. My car has a digital wallet, with charge pad, and I always forget to take my phone out before I get in. You soon get pretty tired of fumbling around for that phone. Its so big, you can feel it digging into your hip, in a seated position. If I put it in a shirt pocket, as soon as I bend its gunna fall out, and other stuff.
I haven't tested getting the Galaxy Z Flip3 phone out of my jeans pocket while seated. But I can sit comfortably in my car without the phone bothering me. So I don't have to fish around, and fumble for it. I am just not bothered by the mobile phone sticking into my hip while driving now.
That may not sound like a major breakthrough, but its enough of a practical selling point to move a lot of these phones to daily commuters: on motorbikes, cars, bicycles. People like these need as few such distracting annoyances as they can get.
Never going back to a candy bar :-) Who doesn't have a wireless charger in the house and office, the phone has to sit somewhere? In the car it's plugged in (android auto charging) or on wireless charger so battery life isn't a problem. I'm in the UK so might be different in USA?
I have both and I have to return the s21 today to receive my trade in credit and I’m a bit on the fence but I thinking I should have a backup phone. My main reason is the night mode in the camera. I don’t use it much but the one in s21 actually impressed everyone at this party we had and it made look like it was day when it was actually 9 pm
Can you please do a video on ZFlip3 durability?
I've been subbed a good while. You're doing a good job with this channel. Congrats on the achievement so far.
Just got the s21 +,did look at the folding one,but battery was important, and also not sure about how long the flip will last keep opening and closing it 🤔
After the advent of the ultra and foldables I've completely forgot that the plus models r a thing lol
"and on the flip side" i see what you did there.
I got a z flip 3, after a week, I noticed serious 9verheating and yes a shocking battery, I took it back and swapped it for an S21, this video is spot on
how were you using it?
@@PrinceJes not that often, commute so bit of music, odd social media, it was a week I to it when I noticed it getting very warm, when plugged in a car it became quite hot indeed.
The battery is not good at all, unless you can keep topping it up.
My phone provider exchanged a new z flip immediately as the first z flip was probably faulty but I exchanged it for a S21.
The phone itself is superb, I cannot fault the screen, performance, fingerprint sensor etc, the camera is good.
My gripes
Battery
My overheating experience
No fast charging
@@seankemplay6861
Dang, I really wanted to like this phone. My current S9 with 3,000 mAh battery isn't even close to being efficient and enough, so a 300 difference is almost nothing. Plus the Flip's measly 10x zoom on the camera sucks too, had it been at least 30x zoom and 3,700 mAh I probably would get this on the spot over the S21.
@@PrinceJes it's a great phone, ticks all boxes for speed, usability and the flex mode is good.
But if you want to go out all day then nope, this phone is not the one.
I swapped to a S21 5G and whilst not a stand out phone, it genuinely ticks every box.
There's just something about the timber of Mike's voice that's really really soothing to me
The camera on the flip is pretty tight. It's not the best but photos with my dogs became 1000x better and easier to take. The battery is a bit rough but being in the car for work it's not too bad for me. Also ALWAYS USE BATTERY PROTECTION OVERNIGHT. That feature is huge for longevity.
Not interested in a folding phone though....but here to support Mike!
in my country the price of s21 ultra lower than flip3 lmao
Reminds me of a Gameboy Advanced SP 💚
Zooming in with a smartphone is kinda jank though. It's almost like you need a pro camera to take pro Photos. Who would've thunk it?
Looking on my s21 was about to buy the iPhone 12 but then i went to the store compared them for 2 hrs cuz the had the one nex to the other and simply felt in love with the s21 even if it is exynos.
Mike, would you say the cover display adds any function beyond what my smart watch is already providing? (ie. deciding whether or not to engage in a notification...)
I saw a different youtuber say the same thing , they probably got paid . Its almost like those news channels that get scripts to air on local stations..but this is youtubers.
I know this is a 1 year late comment, but this applies to Z flip 4 too. Controls menu (the swipe down menu) like flash light and wifi is possible to access on the cover screen. Samsung Pay is available on cover screen by swiping up, although if you have a Galaxy Watch it can pay as well.
Nice video. I traded in ln my s 21 plus for the z flip and I am pretty happy so far. Love the flip and managed to reduce my sot over 1 1/2 hours because the outer display with the notifications.
Was it a better switch? I considering both but don't know which one
I have s21+ too
Is it worth to switch?
@@TomLally if you don't use your phone a LOT the z flip is a good buy. I wanted to buy it but the battery is a deal breaker for me. For a normal person who only uses their phone 6-8 hours a day its fine. But I use mine 9-12 so getting the flip just isn't for me
@@diyanahnajiihahnorahim757 whats your daily average time on your phone?
that live wallpaper in the intro looks fantastic! where can i get it? :)
After 6 months of use, couple of light lines showed up exactly where the phone folds and after a week or so, half of the screen started flashing an intermittent light exactly where the text box appears. Do I have to say that founding and touching the phone damages it?? Samsung service said that I water damaged the mother board witch isn’t true. Of course warranty does not cover it. I knew I would have headache with this phone but didn’t think I would burn my money like this. It should be illegal selling this phone.
I can’t forget to say that with a minor drop, outside screen stops working. Look it up z flip second hand for sale, u won’t find one with that screen working
I've never understood why the telephoto is always the first lens to go. That's the one I care most about on any phone.
I would love the flip but the problem is I like a phone wallet combo and though I want a small phone I can't because I need a phone large enough to also hold a wallet case with zipper card slots etc etc so my next purchase is best of the best 22 ultra or the zfold 4 for its fold tablet benefits.
Thanks for pointing out value for money for S21+😊
Definitely going to have to wait and see where Flips go. I want one but that battery life issue is a downside.
Is the flip 3 worth getting if I have the s21 ultra
Im heavily heavily thinking about what my next phone will be (coming from S8) and Ive been flipping between the Z flip 3 and the next gen iphone pro (if it has better battery than iphone 12).
There's really only one thing that's against Z flip for me as I don't use dex ever, I like my photos already even on old S8, and in natural position I scroll way lower than where the display crease is. The drawback is definitely the battery since I'm a heavy user time wise (rather than spec wise. I dont use my phone for any difficult tasks).
My other option was definitely the iphone (I use my ipad a lot and find I would like it if i could access my contents from both devices), where the drawback for the 12 model was mostly just the battery (the only other one is inability to reverse charge).
This video kind of took me back to the idea of going with S21 or S22(?) later, the battery being really good, and reverse charging being what I really like.
Even so, coming from S8 thats very thin and light, the thickness of the newer samsung phones (or Ig most phones except for the flip) is something I'm not super excited about but I understand that good battery nowadays comes with the thick big phones lol.
They should fix the dust problem
One folds the other doesn’t ... someone else summed it up perfectly!!
A friend of mine wants the flip 3 so bad after i got my fold 3 she told me that the screen is to big for her but i love having a bigger screen and fold it when not needed.
I don’t find that the z flip 3 is more pocketable. It gets bulkier when folded down and just sticks out more. It’s definitely cool how the screen folds seamlessly but I find that the novelty wears off fast, especially when you compare the terrible battery life on the z flip 3 to the top tier s21 battery life and you quickly realize it isn’t as cool as it seems. I traded in for an s21 pretty quickly