Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 now cheaper than iPhone 13 at Rs 44,999, should you consider?

By Abhik SenguptaFoldable smartphones are gradually mainstream (and powerful) but many customers are still hesitant to buy them, mainly because of the price. Amid the ongoing Flipkart Big Saving Day sale, you can bring home Samsung’s premium Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone for under Rs 45,000 — making it cheaper than the iPhone 13, which is also available with a discount.

It means not only you can get a cool and trendy Galaxy Z Flip 3 folding smartphone for half the price of Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Oppo Find N2 flip. Currently, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available for Rs 44,999 for the sole 128GB storage and 8GB RAM variant. You can also choose between the white and black colour options.

If you have an SBI credit card, then you can get up to Rs 1,250 instant discount. Customers can also opt for a trade-in option to further reduce the current selling price.

Just for reference, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Oppo Find N2 Flip are selling for Rs 89,999 on official channels. And if you want the traditional look (yet premium) Apple iPhone 13, the smartphone is available for Rs 57,999 on Flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 for Rs 44,999? What’s the catch?

Well, there’s no catch. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched in India nearly two years ago, hence the massive price drop (from MRP Rs 95,999). The phone has already received the Android 13 OS update and is also eligible for the upcoming Android 14 OS.

In terms of hardware, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a decent choice in 2023. Firstly, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 look more or less identical, therefore, there’s not much to miss in terms of design. Plus, you get to flex a folding smartphone for this price.

The cover display offers a 1.9-inch viewing area to check notifications or check calls. When unfolded, users can enjoy a 6.7-inch display. There are two 12-megapixel cameras outside and a 10-megapixel front camera on the second display panel. During our review, we found the camera performance good with some limitations at night. There’s a 3300mAh battery that offers an average performance.

Otherwise, if you are already in the Samsung ecosystem, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 ensures smooth performance with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. The phone also supports 5G, which could be useful to customers in India. Lastly, you can double the main cameras as a selfie camera.