We put the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G via our rigorous DXOMARK Digicam take a look at suite to measure its efficiency in picture, video, and zoom high quality from an end-user perspective. This text breaks down how the system fared in a wide range of checks and a number of other frequent use instances and is meant to focus on crucial outcomes of our testing with an extract of the captured information.
Overview
Key digicam specs:
- Major: 12MP sensor, 1.4μm pixels, 27mm eq, f/1.8-aperture lens, Twin Pixel AF, OIS
- Extremely-wide: 12MP sensor, 1.12μm pixels, 14mm eq, f/2.2-aperture lens
- Video: 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60fps
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
118
digicam
55th
5. Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
137
10. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
133
14. Samsung Galaxy S22 Extremely (Snapdragon)
131
14. Samsung Galaxy S22 Extremely (Exynos)
131
14. Vivo X70 Professional (MediaTek)
131
21. Apple iPhone 12 Professional Max
130
29. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
126
29. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
126
29. Samsung Galaxy S20 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
126
33. Apple iPhone 11 Professional Max
124
33. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
124
36. Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely 5G (Snapdragon)
123
41. Oppo Reno6 Professional 5G (Snapdragon)
121
41. Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
121
43. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
120
43. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
120
43. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos)
120
43. Samsung Galaxy Observe 20 (Exynos)
120
43. Vivo X60 Professional 5G (Snapdragon)
120
52. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
119
52. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
119
55. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
118
55. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
118
55. Vivo X60 Professional 5G (Exynos)
118
61. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Extremely 5G (Snapdragon)
117
65. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
116
65. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
116
65. Samsung Galaxy Observe 10+ 5G (Exynos)
116
69. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Exynos)
115
77. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Snapdragon)
112
88. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
109
88. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
109
90. Xiaomi Redmi K40 Professional+
108
97. Xiaomi Redmi Observe 10 Professional
106
100. Motorola Edge 20 Professional
105
100. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
105
100. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
105
100. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
105
110. Apple iPhone SE (2020)
103
113. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
102
113. Xiaomi Redmi Observe 11 Professional 5G
102
118. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G
95
120. Xiaomi Redmi Observe 10S
92
122. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
89
123. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
88
123. Xiaomi Redmi Observe 11
88
125. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
87
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5. Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
137
10. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
133
13. Samsung Galaxy S22 Extremely (Snapdragon)
131
13. Samsung Galaxy S22 Extremely (Exynos)
131
19. Apple iPhone 12 Professional Max
130
25. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
126
25. Samsung Galaxy S20 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
126
28. Apple iPhone 11 Professional Max
124
28. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
124
31. Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely 5G (Snapdragon)
123
33. Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
121
34. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Extremely 5G (Exynos)
120
34. Samsung Galaxy Observe 20 (Exynos)
120
34. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Exynos)
120
37. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
119
38. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
118
40. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Extremely 5G (Snapdragon)
117
42. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
116
42. Samsung Galaxy Observe 10+ 5G (Exynos)
116
45. Samsung Galaxy Note20 (Snapdragon)
112
49. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
109
49. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
109
Professionals
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- Correct goal publicity
- Good colours and correct white stability in vibrant mild and indoors
- Correct autofocus and good element outdoor and indoors
- Efficient video stabilization on static handheld scenes
- Good publicity and correct autofocus in vibrant mild and indoor movies
- Pretty impartial to barely heat video white stability
Cons
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- Spotlight clipping and publicity instabilities
- Picture noise and artifacts, resembling ringing, hue shift and colour quantization
- Low degree of element at tele settings
- Excessive ranges of video noise
- Aliasing, ringing and colour quantization artifacts in video
- Unnatural rendering of element in low mild video
- Occasional body shift impact in video
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G competes within the Extremely Premium phase and is an uncommon system insofar that it comes with a foldable show, which can be utilized as a digicam assist in low mild conditions or for selfie capturing, however in any other case, the digicam is utilized in the identical approach as on most non-foldable telephones.
With its DXOMARK digicam rating the Z Flip3 5G occupies a mid-table place in our Extremely Premium rating and when it comes to digicam efficiency it’s a clear enchancment over the unique Z Flip. Nevertheless, the dearth of a devoted tele lens means it can’t sustain with extra typical Extremely Premium units when it comes to zoom outcomes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Digicam Scores vs Extremely-Premium
This graph compares DXOMARK picture, zoom and video scores between the examined system and references. Common and most scores of the value phase are additionally indicated. Common and most scores for every value phase are computed based mostly on the DXOMARK database of units examined.
Take a look at abstract
About DXOMARK Digicam checks: DXOMARK’s Digicam evaluations happen in laboratories and in real-world conditions utilizing all kinds of topics. The scores depend on goal checks for which the outcomes are calculated instantly by measurement software program on our laboratory setups, and on perceptual checks by which a complicated set of metrics enable a panel of picture consultants to match facets of picture high quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone includes a workforce of engineers and technicians for a couple of week. Picture, Zoom, and Video high quality are scored individually after which mixed into an General rating for comparability among the many cameras in several units. For extra details about the DXOMARK Digicam protocol, click on right here. Extra particulars on smartphone digicam scores can be found right here. The next part gathers key components of DXOMARK’s exhaustive checks and analyses. Full efficiency evaluations can be found upon request. Please contact us on the best way to obtain a full report.
Picture
127
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
153
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
About DXOMARK Digicam Picture checks
For scoring and evaluation, DXOMARK engineers seize and consider greater than 2,600 take a look at photos each in managed lab environments and in out of doors, indoor and low-light pure scenes, utilizing the digicam’s default settings. The picture protocol is designed to consider the principle use instances and relies on typical capturing situations, resembling portraits, household, and panorama pictures. The analysis is carried out by visually inspecting photos in opposition to a reference of pure scenes, and by working goal measurements on photos of charts captured within the lab beneath completely different lighting circumstances from 1 to 1,000+ lux and colour temperatures from 2,300K to six,500K.
When capturing nonetheless photos the Z Flip3 is able to reaching good picture outcomes that in some areas (for instance colour and publicity) are near the extra typical Premium and Extremely Premium units in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 sequence. The autofocus usually works precisely however comes with the identical shutter lag in high-contrast scenes that now we have seen on different Samsung units. Which means in such conditions there’s a hazard of simply lacking out on the decisive second.
In comparison with the perfect in school our testers additionally observed a drop-off when it comes to texture/noise compromise as the sunshine will get dimmer. On the plus facet, depth of discipline is wider than on the Galaxy S21 Extremely for instance, so topics within the background can be rendered sharper.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Picture scores vs Extremely-Premium
The picture checks analyze picture high quality attributes resembling publicity, colour, texture, and noise in numerous mild circumstances. Autofocus performances and the presence of artifacts on all photos captured in managed lab circumstances and in real-life photos are additionally evaluated. All these attributes have a major affect on the ultimate high quality of the photographs captured with the examined system and can assist to grasp the digicam’s principal strengths and weaknesses.
Publicity
95
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
Colour
104
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
107
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Publicity and colour are the important thing attributes for technically good footage. For publicity, the principle attribute evaluated is the brightness of the principle topic via numerous use instances resembling panorama, portrait, or nonetheless life. Different elements evaluated are the distinction and the dynamic vary, eg. the power to render seen particulars in each vibrant and darkish areas of the picture. Repeatability can be necessary, as a result of it demonstrates the digicam’s capacity to offer the identical rendering when capturing a number of photos of the identical scene.
For colour, the picture high quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white stability, colour shading, and repeatability. For colour and pores and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colours however we respect a producer’s alternative of colour signature.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G – correct portrait publicity on portraits, good spotlight retention, noise on topic
Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely (Snapdragon) – very comparable publicity and colour rendering, decrease noise
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G – comparable total picture high quality
Autofocus
89
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
109
Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Autofocus checks consider focus accuracy, focus repeatability, capturing time delay, and depth of discipline. Taking pictures delay is the distinction between the time the person presses the seize button and the time the picture is definitely taken. It contains focusing pace and the potential of the system to seize photos on the proper time, what is named ‘zero shutter lag’ functionality. Even when a shallow depth of discipline might be nice for a single topic portrait or close-up shot, it may also be an issue in some particular circumstances resembling group portraits; Each conditions are examined. Focus accuracy can be evaluated in all of the real-life photos taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low mild to out of doors circumstances.
Autofocus irregularity and pace: 1000Lux Δ4EV Daylight Handheld
This graph illustrates focus accuracy and pace and in addition zero shutter lag functionality by exhibiting the sting acutance versus the capturing time measured on the AFHDR setup on a sequence of images. All footage have been taken at 1000Lux with Daylight illuminant, 500ms after the defocus. On this situation, the backlit panels within the scene are set as much as simulate a reasonably excessive dynamic vary: the luminance ratio between the brightest level and a 18% reflective grey patch is 4, which we denote by a Publicity Worth distinction of 4. The sting acutance is measured on the 4 edges of the Useless Leaves chart, and the capturing time is measured on the LED Common Timer.
Texture
96
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
Xiaomi Mi 11
Xiaomi Mi 11
Texture checks analyze the extent of particulars and the feel of topics within the photos taken within the lab in addition to in real-life situations. For pure photographs, explicit consideration is paid to the extent of particulars within the vibrant and darkish areas of the picture. Goal measurements are carried out on chart photos taken in numerous lighting circumstances from 1 to 1000 lux and completely different sorts of dynamic vary circumstances. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC) and the Useless Leaves chart.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) element preservation rating vs lux ranges for tripod and handheld circumstances
This graph reveals the evolution of the DMC element preservation rating with the extent of lux, for 2 holding circumstances. DMC element preservation rating is derived from an AI-based metric educated to judge texture and particulars rendering on a choice of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Noise
71
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
102
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
Noise checks analyze numerous attributes of noise resembling depth, chromaticity, grain, construction on real-life photos in addition to photos of charts taken within the lab. For pure photos, explicit consideration is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but in addition on darkish areas and excessive dynamic vary circumstances. Noise on transferring objects can be evaluated on pure photos. Goal measurements are carried out on photos of charts taken in numerous circumstances from 1 to 1000 lux and completely different sorts of dynamic vary circumstances. The chart used is the Useless Leaves chart and the standardized measurement resembling Visible Noise derived from ISO 15739.
Visible noise evolution with illuminance ranges in handheld situation
This graph reveals the evolution of visible noise metric with the extent of lux in handheld situation. The visible noise metric is the imply of visible noise measurement on all patches of the Useless Leaves chart within the AFHDR setup. DXOMARK visible noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 normal.
Artifacts
70
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
77
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6
The artifacts analysis appears to be like at lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, sudden colour hue shifts, amongst others kind of potential un-natural results on pictures. The extra extreme and the extra frequent the artifact, the upper the purpose deduction on the rating. The principle artifacts noticed and corresponding level loss are listed beneath.
Fundamental picture artifacts penalties
Preview
67
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
80
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Preview checks analyze the picture high quality of the digicam app’s preview of the picture, with explicit consideration paid to the distinction between the seize and the preview, particularly concerning dynamic vary and the appliance of the bokeh impact. Additionally evaluated is the smoothness of the publicity, colour and focus adaptation when zooming from the minimal to the maximal zoom issue accessible. The preview body charge is measured utilizing the LED Common Timer.
Preview – pretty correct goal publicity on topic (portrait) however some clipping in excessive distinction scenes
Seize – higher spotlight element than preview in excessive distinction scenes, comparable goal publicity on topics
Zoom
57
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
107
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
About DXOMARK Digicam Zoom checks
DXOMARK engineers seize and consider over 400 take a look at photos in managed lab environments and in out of doors, indoor, and low-light pure scenes, utilizing the digicam’s default settings and pinch zoom at numerous zoom elements from extremely large to very long-range zoom. The analysis is carried out by visually inspecting the photographs in opposition to a reference of pure scenes, and by working goal measurements of chart mages captured within the lab beneath completely different circumstances from 20 to 1000 lux and colour temperatures from 2300K to 6500K.
Within the Zoom class, the Galaxy Z Flip3 lags considerably behind the competitors within the Extremely Premium phase. That is primarily because of the lack of a devoted tele lens which leads to a drop intimately when zooming into the gap. This stated, on the different finish of the zoom spectrum the ultra-wide digicam does a good job, providing a really large focal size and total well-rounded picture high quality that’s on par with many units within the phase.
Extensive
47
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
58
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
These checks analyze the efficiency of the ultra-wide digicam at a number of focal lengths from 12 mm to twenty mm. All picture high quality attributes are evaluated, with explicit consideration paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Footage beneath are an extract of examined scenes.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G — ultra-wide – very large focal size, some lack of element
Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely (Snapdragon) — higher element
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G — higher element
Tele
65
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
140
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
All picture high quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from roughly 40 mm to 300 mm, with explicit consideration paid to texture and element. The rating is derived from various goal measurements within the lab and perceptual evaluation of real-life photos.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) element preservation zoom rating vs lux ranges for tripod and handheld circumstances
This graph reveals the evolution of the DMC element preservation zoom rating with the extent of lux, for 2 holding circumstances. DMC element preservation rating is derived from an AI-based metric educated to judge texture and particulars rendering on a choice of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) element preservation zoom rating vs lux lux ranges for tripod and handheld circumstances
This graph reveals the evolution of the DMC element preservation zoom rating with the extent of lux, for 2 holding circumstances. DMC element preservation rating is derived from an AI-based metric educated to judge texture and particulars rendering on a choice of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) element preservation zoom rating vs lux ranges for tripod and handheld circumstances
This graph reveals the evolution of the DMC element preservation zoom rating with the extent of lux, for 2 holding circumstances. DMC element preservation rating is derived from an AI-based metric educated to judge texture and particulars rendering on a choice of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Video
101
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
119
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
About DXOMARK Digicam Video checks
DXOMARK engineers seize and consider greater than 2.5 hours of video in managed lab environments and in pure low-light, indoor and out of doors scenes, utilizing the digicam’s default settings. The analysis consists of visually inspecting pure movies taken in numerous circumstances and working goal measurements on movies of charts recorded within the lab beneath completely different circumstances from 1 to 1000 lux and colour temperatures from 2300 to 6500K.
When recording video the ZFlip 3 does properly in vibrant mild, acting on the same degree as another Extremely Premium units, such because the Galaxy S21 Extremely, for attributes resembling publicity, colour, texture and autofocus. Nevertheless, beneath typical indoor circumstances or in low mild picture high quality decreases and a few noise is noticeable even in vibrant mild.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Video scores vs Extremely-Premium
Video checks analyze the identical picture high quality attributes as for nonetheless photos, resembling publicity, colour, texture, or noise, along with temporal facets resembling pace, and smoothness and stability of publicity, white stability, and autofocus transitions.
Publicity
97
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
118
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Colour
97
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
107
Honor Magic4 Final
Honor Magic4 Final
Publicity checks consider the brightness of the principle topic and the dynamic vary, eg. the power to render seen particulars in each vibrant and darkish areas of the picture. Stability and temporal adaption of the publicity are additionally analyzed.
Picture-quality colour evaluation appears to be like at colour rendering, skin-tone rendering, white stability, colour shading, stability of the white stability and its adaption when mild is altering.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G — correct publicity and autofocus, good colours, noise on face
Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely (Snapdragon) — noise is best managed, larger body charge
Texture
72
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
99
Oppo Reno6 Professional 5G (Snapdragon)
Oppo Reno6 Professional 5G (Snapdragon)
Texture checks analyze the extent of particulars and texture of the real-life movies in addition to the movies of charts recorded within the lab. Pure movies recordings are visually evaluated, with explicit consideration paid to the extent of particulars within the vibrant and areas in addition to at nighttime. Goal measurements are carried out of photos of charts taken in numerous circumstances from 1 to 1000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Useless Leaves chart.
DXOMARK CHART (DMC) element preservation video rating vs lux ranges
This graph reveals the evolution of the DMC element preservation video rating with the extent of lux in video. DMC element preservation rating is derived from an AI-based metric educated to judge texture and particulars rendering on a choice of crops of our DXOMARK chart.
Noise
57
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
105
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Apple iPhone 13 Professional Max
Noise checks analyze numerous attributes of noise resembling depth, chromaticity, grain, construction, temporal facets on real-life video recording in addition to movies of charts taken within the lab. Pure movies are visually evaluated, with explicit consideration paid to the noise at nighttime areas and excessive dynamic vary circumstances. Goal measurements are carried out on the movies of charts recorded in numerous circumstances from 1 to 1000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visible noise chart.
Spatial visible noise evolution with the illuminance degree
This graph reveals the evolution of spatial visible noise with the extent of lux. Spatial visible noise is measured on the visible noise chart within the video noise setup. DXOMARK visible noise measurement is derived from ISO15739 normal.
Temporal visible noise evolution with the illuminance degree
This graph reveals the evolution of temporal visible noise with the extent of lux. Temporal visible noise is measured on the visible noise chart within the video noise setup.
Stabilization
97
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
103
Vivo X70 Professional+
Vivo X70 Professional+
Stabilization analysis checks the power of the system to stabilize footage because of software program or {hardware} applied sciences resembling OIS, EIS, or any others means. The analysis appears to be like at residual movement, smoothness, jellow artifacts and residual movement blur on stroll and run use instances in numerous lighting circumstances. The video beneath is an extract from one of many examined scenes.
Samsung Z Flip3 5G — slight digicam shake is noticeable, some body shift
Samsung Galaxy S21 Extremely (Snapdragon) — some digicam shake and slight body shift, easy movement because of excessive body charge
Artifacts
78
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
94
Oppo Discover X2 Professional
Oppo Discover X2 Professional
Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart within the lab in addition to frame-rate measurements utilizing the LED Common Timer. Pure movies are visually evaluated by paying explicit consideration to artifacts resembling aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, amongst others. The extra extreme and the extra frequent the artifact, the upper the purpose deduction from the rating. The principle artifacts and corresponding level loss are listed beneath.
Fundamental video artifacts penalties
