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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Are folding phones the future? Samsung certainly seems to think so. Its new Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the mobile maker’s third effort at a foldable flagship, and it doesn’t really reinvent the bend. You get the same 6.2in display on the door, plus the same sizable 7.6in screen when you flip it open – albeit brighter than before. Also identical is the trio of 12MP lenses at the back. What’s new is external Gorilla Glass Victus, as well as a protective film over the main display, making it 80% stronger than the second-gen layer. That’s supported by a hardier aluminium hinge which makes it good for 2,00,000 folds – more than enough for any origami fan. Updated software tricks mean easier multi-tasking, while S Pen support allows sketchers to finally make the most of all that screen real estate. Surprisingly though, there’s nowhere to stash the stylus. It also features Samsung’s first under-screen camera for surreptitious selfies. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is now available in India with prices starting from ₹1,49,999 for the 256GB version, rising to ₹1,57,999 for 512GB – both of which come with 5G connectivity. As hot as... that flexible girl in your gym From ₹1,49,999 / samsung.com/in

Safety first

The foldable phones get a sturdier aluminium frame, up to 80% tougher protective film for the main screen, IPX8 water protection, and Victus Gorilla Glass reinforcing the exterior.

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