The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is already $200 off at Best Buy

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is already $200 off at Best Purchase

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Foldable phones are certainly in vogue correct now, but ofttimes come with a high price tag that can exist tough to justify for the average user. That's why the Samsung Milky way Z Flip three is such a large deal, it's one of the most affordable foldable phones on the market. This affordable device is now even cheaper thanks to the latest Best Buy deals.

Right now you can get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 for $799 at Best Purchase. That'south a sizeable $200 off its usual cost of $999, and 1 of the best Galaxy Z Flip 3 deals nosotros've seen on the newly released smartphone so far.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is less than a month old, so a $200 saving is quite a deal for a device that is still and then new. There is a small caveat to this bargain though. You must activate information technology immediately to get the offer. It's not too much of a drawback however as the device tin be activated with most carriers. Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint are all bachelor network options.

In our Galaxy Z Flip 3 review, we were most impressed with its affordability (an even bigger plus thank you to this deal) as well as its excellent 120Hz refresh rate on the inner brandish, its stiff IPX8 water resistance, and the telephone'southward rugged immovability — an Achilles heel of early on foldable phones was how fragile they could exist.

The biggest problem with the telephone is its disappointing battery life. In our tests, it managed to hold charge for just v hours and 43 minutes in adaptive manner, and even in 60Hz mode it but managed a piffling over six hours. Compared to its smartphone rivals, this is a pretty big flaw. If you lot're someone that needs your phone to terminal for lengthy periods of time, so the Milky way Z Flip three might not be for you.

Even so, if you want the novelty of a foldable telephone for a more affordable price then you lot can't really go incorrect with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. It has a few drawbacks, but it'southward a nifty little device and this deal brings its market-leading price downward to an even cheaper level.

Although, if you're after a new phone and looking to pay around the $800 mark, it's believed that the upcoming iPhone 13 will retail for a similar price. So y'all may want to hold off on this deal if yous'd rather have an iOS device and want a phone with a strong battery and a better camera.

Rory is a Deals Editor at Tom'due south Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on deals, gaming and streaming. When he's not scouring retailers for PS5 restock or writing hot takes on the latest gaming hardware and streaming shows, he can be found attending music festivals and being thoroughly disappointed by his terrible football team.