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› Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, 12GB/512GB versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G, 8GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, 12GB/512GB | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G, 8GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 170,000 | KSh 78,100 |
| Sales | 12 - For Aug 2026 | 12 - For Aug 2026 |
| Average rating | 4.8 - 4 votes | 4 - 11 votes |
| Likes | 5 - For Aug 2026 | 2 - For Aug 2026 |
| Views | 437 - For Aug 2026 | 815 - For Aug 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | August 2021 | January 2021 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm - Unfolded 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm - Folded | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 271 g | 200 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black Phantom Green Phantom Silver | Phantom Silver Phantom Violet Phantom Black Phantom Pink Phantom Gold Phantom Red |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, eSIM | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 12MP triple main camera with OIS and telephoto Armor Aluminum frame providing scratch and drop resistance Gorilla Glass Victus for cover display IPX8 water resistance - to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes Thinner and lighter featuring hideaway hinge Up to 4 major Android upgrades and 5 years security updates | Aluminum frame construction 12MP triple main camera with OIS and Optical zoom IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Wireless Samsung desktop experience - DeX Gorilla Glass Victus display protection Android 11 with up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 Major Android Upgrades | Android 11 One UI 7 Upto 4 Major Android Upgrades |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Processor | 2.84 GHz Octa-core 5nm | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 5nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 2100 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 4400mAh Li-Po | 4800mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging 11W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging - Qi 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Platform features | Aluminum Frame Gorilla Glass Victus Back Up to 4 Major Android Upgrades Up to 5 Years Security Patches Dual Stereo Speakers Hi-res Audio Dolby Atmos Audio IPX8 Water Resistant - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 Min Knox Security Samsung DeX | Gorilla Glass Victus Back Aluminum Frame Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min Hi-res Audio Samsung DeX / Wireless DeX Dolby Atmos Audio AKG Audio |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 7.6 Inches 1768 x 2208 Pixels - Main Display 6.2 Inches 832 x 2268 Pixels - Cover Display | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2400 Pixels |
| Display type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors - Main Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors - Cover Display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 374 ppi - Main Display 390 ppi - Cover Display | 394 ppi |
| Display features | 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+ - Main Display 1200 Nits Peak Brightness - Main Display Stylus Support Edge Lighting Always On Display Gorilla Glass Victus - Cover Display | Gorilla Glass Victus 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.4 + 12MP F2.2 | 12MP F1.8 + 64MP F2.0 + 12MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | 12MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 12MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 2x Optical Zoom 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide Pro / Panorama / Night / Portrait / HDR LED Flash | 12MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 64MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 1.1x Optical Zoom / 3x Hybrid Zoom 12MP 120-degree Ultrawide Auto-HDR Panorama LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps 1080p 60/30fps 720p 30fps HDR10+ | 8K 24fps 4K 60/30fps 1080p 240/60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion HDR10+ Stereo Audio Rec |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 4MP F1.8 - Main Display 10MP F2.2 - Cover Display | 10MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | 80-degree FOV Face Unlock HDR | Dual Pixel PDAF Face Unlock HDR |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps 1080p 30fps | 4K 60/30fps 1080p 30fps Dual Video Call |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Barometer Compass | Fingerprint - Ultrasonic Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E GPS / BDS / GLONASS / GALILEO NFC | USB Type-C 3.2 / OTG Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO |
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