Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5g. Image: courtesy of Samsung via ETX Daily Up
Samsung unveiled two upgraded folding smartphones on Wednesday as the South Korean sector leader sought to head off rising competition from Chinese firms in a fast-evolving market.
The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 offer sleeker designs, improved water resistance and more durable screens are available for pre-ordering for delivery later this month in the United States, Europe and South Korea.
The new devices come with Samsung facing heightened competition from Chinese manufacturers including Xiaomi, which grabbed the number two position in the second quarter.
The Flip3, with a 6.7-inch display, will start at $999 (around P50,000), in line with other premium and flagship devices, and the 7.6-inch Fold3 at $1,799 (around P91,000).
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“Samsung is once again redefining the possibilities with foldable smartphones that empower users with the flexibility and versatility needed for today’s fast-paced world,” said TM Roh, head of Samsung mobile.
“These devices equip consumers with technologies that unlock new ways to maximize and enjoy every moment with an ecosystem built on openness and innovation.”
