Just Bought a Z Flip 3

[tube517]

Got one online for a decent price.

What a fun phone. It's like going back to 2002 all over again except I can watch Netflix on the outside cover. (yeah it's tiny but I can still actually watch a whole episode).

Battery life is not great as I read but I have gotten through a day with still 20% left.

Even at 60 mhz the overall feel of the phone is really good. Screen and colors are sharp.

Oh, just got the May 2022 security update as well. (T-Mobile)

 

[SpookDroid]

While I loved the phone overall, where did you read that it had great battery life? It is THE number one (other than durability concerns and the protector peeling off the middle) complaint on most every reputable reviewer and common user out there

But being back to a 'Note 22' (yes, I'm calling it that and no one can stop me ), I must admit that form factor aside, I did miss having a ton of battery to play with during the day and amazing cameras. THAT'S what I think the Flip is missing.

 

[tube517]

While I loved the phone overall, where did you read that it had great battery life? It is THE number one (other than durability concerns and the protector peeling off the middle) complaint on most every reputable reviewer and common user out there

But being back to a 'Note 22' (yes, I'm calling it that and no one can stop me ), I must admit that form factor aside, I did miss having a ton of battery to play with during the day and amazing cameras. THAT'S what I think the Flip is missing.

I said "Not Great" battery life and I agree. It needs a more powerful battery.

 

[SpookDroid]

I said "Not Great" battery life and I agree. It needs a more powerful battery.

My bad, I interpreted that as you had read somewhere that it was great haha

 

[tube517]

My bad, I interpreted that as you had read somewhere that it was great haha

Yeah it was awkward the way I wrote it.

But I'm loving this phone.

 

[mustang7757]

While I loved the phone overall, where did you read that it had great battery life? It is THE number one (other than durability concerns and the protector peeling off the middle) complaint on most every reputable reviewer and common user out there

But being back to a 'Note 22' (yes, I'm calling it that and no one can stop me ), I must admit that form factor aside, I did miss having a ton of battery to play with during the day and amazing cameras. THAT'S what I think the Flip is missing.

You are 200% correct on Note 22)

 

[sulla1965]

I've had the flip 3 since release. Not a single issue has come up. I love that it folds in half and fits easily into the palm of my hand. Still, opening it each and every time time sometimes gets a bit annoying. I actually prefer onscreen FP. and I prefer the screen immersion on the S22 U.

 

[AndroidFanboy8]

While I loved the phone overall, where did you read that it had great battery life? It is THE number one (other than durability concerns and the protector peeling off the middle) complaint on most every reputable reviewer and common user out there

But being back to a 'Note 22' (yes, I'm calling it that and no one can stop me ), I must admit that form factor aside, I did miss having a ton of battery to play with during the day and amazing cameras. THAT'S what I think the Flip is missing.

I use a slim battery PD power pack around 3ish and got power till midnight or later. Still around 45%at bedtime.

 

[Morty2264]

This sounds like an awesome and retro experience! So cool! Enjoy your new phone!

 

[AndroidFanboy8]

This sounds like an awesome and retro experience! So cool! Enjoy your new phone!

Love the pocket able size of the flip3. Love that about it. I use the outside screen to zap my account at Tim's Hortons. Great feature.

 

[mustang7757]

Love the pocket able size of the flip3. Love that about it. I use the outside screen to zap my account at Tim's Hortons. Great feature.

I'm interested how the flip 4 going be

 

[sulla1965]

I hope they can somehow install an on screen fingerprint sensor. The power button works very well, but its sometimes hard to find in a rush.

 

[SpookDroid]

I hope they can somehow install an on screen fingerprint sensor. The power button works very well, but its sometimes hard to find in a rush.

Would it be faster to flip the phone open and still find the invisible button though?

 

[trido#AC]

Well I am a fool.
Order the flip 3 today(yes with aug is the flip 4)
Samsung has 300 off the flip 3 plus I got 265 for my older iphone.

Should I have waited till Aug for the flip 4? Maybe.

 

[SpookDroid]

Maaaaaybe, maybe not. Chances are you'll be able to get as much as you paid (or close to) for the 3 as a trade-in for the 4. I mean, they were giving out 750+ for a Flip 3 well into the S22 line release.

 

[aokusman1]

Well I am a fool.
Order the flip 3 today(yes with aug is the flip 4)
Samsung has 300 off the flip 3 plus I got 265 for my older iphone.

Should I have waited till Aug for the flip 4? Maybe.

Depends if you needed a phone or not.

 

[sulla1965]

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4