Earlier, Samsung pushed the Android 12-based One UI 4 update for many devices across the world, and the Samsung W33 5G a.k.a the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for China also received the update. Later, the Z Flip also started receiving the update, but it was limited to the European markets. Now, users in the US have started getting the new update.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 devices on the Sprint network are receiving the notification for the new Android 12-based One UI 4 update. However, if you didn’t get any such notification, then do visit the software update tab in the settings and check for the update.

The new One UI 4 update for the US is for the Z Flip 3 versions with model number SM-F707U. It has the firmware version F700USQS4FUL9. It brings  December 2021 security patch and also has all the Android 12 features.

As said earlier, the update is currently available for devices on the Sprint network. But, we expect Samsung to release the update for devices on other carriers soon.

In related news, Samsung recently launched a special edition of the Z Flip 3 in China. The phone is called the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Olympic Games Edition and it comes with the Olympic logo embossed at the back. It has the Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood and it costs a hefty ¥7,999 ($1,259) in China.

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Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip3 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Watch 4 series recently. A teardown video by PBK Reviews has provided some great views about the internal workings and make-up of the Z Flip3. The comprehensive and exclusive teardown has provided never-before-seen illumination of the Galaxy Z Flip3, not too long after the Galaxy Z Fold3 got a similar teardown treatment.The Galaxy Z Flip3 sports a foldable design and is one of the very few phones that have the foldable feature. The teardown begins with the heat gun applied to the open glass covering of the screen. The elaborate video which extended up to 9 minutes provides the clearest glimpse yet of the Galaxy ZFlip3. Among the features highlighted in the video are the cover screen (1.9 inches wide), a 930mAh battery (there is a second batter one on the inside of the device), and several other components that are visible from the back opening.

The display of the Galaxy Z Flip3 is foldable, and this is shown clearly in the teardown video. The flexible display of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 sits at the top of the new and revamped folding hinge. The delicate internals framework means that the Galaxy Z Flip3 is not a smartphone to be disassembled by just any person. You must have the necessary tools as well as the expertise. The repairability score is put at 4/10.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 internals also include a 2370mAh battery, a sizeable graphite pad for optimal heat management, the speaker assembly, and the ports.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is rumored to debut on August 11 globally and ahead of its launch, we received a tip regarding the pricing details of the device. Now, the tipster FronTron has shared some exact figures regarding its pricing.

According to the tipster, the clamshell phone will be priced at $1,249 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. This is $200 less than the predecessor, Galaxy Z Flip pricing.

It is not the first time we are seeing a tip regarding its reduced price. Earlier, the phone was claimed to be priced between $999 to $1,099, which again reiterated that it will cost less than its predecessor.

If these leaks are to be believed, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G would be a solid offering at that price. But since the details aren’t official, make sure to take this leak with a pinch of salt. Let’s wait till we get some official insights on the same, until then, we can have a look at its specifications.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Specifications(Rumored)

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G will come with two screens, a 6.7-inch main display, and a 1.9-inch cover screen. The main screen will be a Super AMOLED panel with an aspect ratio of 25:9. It will feature a 10-megapixel front camera and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear camera system.

The screen will double as an in-display fingerprint scanner for extra security. It is expected to come powered by a flagship chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. It is said to pack a 3,300mAh battery with 15W charging support.

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Samsung is introducing new measures in the design of its upcoming phone Galaxy Z Flip model from 2021. The measures are a clear departure from the current scenario of successor models ranking higher than the base models, and may be aimed at stabilizing the brand in the midst of an unfavourable and debilitating global business environment in 2020. The lineup of smartphones slated for release in 2021 begins with the Galaxy S21 slated for launch in January 2021, and the Galaxy Z Fold3 in mid 2020. The Z Fold3 will be the South Korean company’s flagship in H2, 2020.

A recent report says Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip, which would be a 5G compliant smartphone, may be equipped with a mid-range chipset that could significantly lead to a lower price tag, for the flagship device. and make it its most affordable foldable to date.

The report which emanated from Samsung’s Galaxy Club, highlights the proposed model number of the next Galaxy Z Flip model as SM-F720F. An explanation of the notation is necessary. While the “F” signifies that the specified model is an international variant, the absence of a “B” indicates that this new model will not have 5G capability. This implies that the Z Flip3 will be positioned lower than its base models and predecessors, including the Z Flip which all used the Snapdragon 800 range of chipsets.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip was priced at $1,449 when it was released, and the Z Fold2 sells from $1,999. It is yet to be seen the level of price change that will go with the choice of the new chipset and how much lower the Z Flip3 will be priced.

Still, even if Samsung wanted to make “mid-range foldables” a thing, we can’t imagine prices falling to three digits in the current market.

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