5 Reasons why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is the ultimate game console in your pocket!

We've had the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G for months now and in this article, we list the reasons why it is a pocketable gaming console.

Pocketable gaming console?

Foldable gaming console in your pocket?

AnTuTu and GeekBench benchmark results

1. Powerful specs! - Inside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is the 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1. These bleeding-edge specs are currently some of the best possible components that you can possibly have on a smartphone today.

Call of Duty: Mobile Graphics settings

The results are industry-leading benchmark results and the ability to play most games at the highest possible graphics settings and highest possible frame rates.

One of the most powerful phones of 2021!

Genshin Impact on a massive foldable display

2. Massive Adaptive 120Hz 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display - One of the main features of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is a large 7.6-inch display that can fold to allow the phone to fit in its user's pocket.

You basically have the benefits of the larger real estate of a tablet in a smartphone form factor. What makes the experience even better is the under-display camera is hidden which removes the distraction of a punch hole or a notch from the gaming experience.

In gaming, the massive size and fast refresh rate allow gamers to have a wider field of view of the game world that not only provides a better immersive experience but can offer a competitive advantage because of how fast the panel refreshes and because the user can see an enemy before they can see the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G user.

Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity

3. 5G, WiFi 6/6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 - Built-in the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G are 5G, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2. These three are some of the latest iterations of wireless connectivity technology which means they offer the fastest, most stable, and most power-efficient performance. WiFi 6 and 5G will allow you to enjoy fast internet speeds at home or even on the go.

This means that the ping, upload, and download speeds for online gaming are dramatically maximized. If the user has a WiFi 6E compatible router, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can make use of radio bands that are less crowded which improves overall internet performance.

While the use of Bluetooth 5.2 will allow the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Bluetooth-connected accessories like earphones or wireless game controllers with minimal latency or lag while saving on battery power for both the Z Fold3 5G and the Bluetooth device.

Game Launcher and Game Booster features

4. Game Launcher - Samsung's Game Launcher offers gaming-focused features like Priority Mode, Game Booster, and Discord integration. When turned on, Priority mode blocks all notifications or pop-ups while the user is in-game. Game Booster helps with in-game screenshots and selecting between performance, balance, or power-saving prioritization. Game Launcher also has a section for Discord where users can access its services while playing games.

Wide selection of games at the Google Play Store

5. Wide game selection from Google Play Store - The Google Play Store has a dedicated section for games that showcases thousands of games. With the bleeding-edge specs of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, the flagship foldable is expected to be able to run almost all of these games.

As of November 24, 2021, there are over 40 games from the Google Play Store that feature game controller support. This means that people who prefer gaming with a physical controller can pair their Galaxy Z Fold3 5G with a controller via Bluetooth. Some of these games have partial support while some have full support. 

Call of duty: Mobile supports controllers!

Some of these games include the following: NBA 2K20, Call of Duty: Mobile, Dead Cells, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Doom and Doom II, Grid Autosport, Brawlhalla, Stardew Valley, Star Wars: KOTOR II, Terraria, LIMBO, Roblox, and GTA: Chinatown Wars. As you can see from the list of games above, there is a wide selection of various genres like a first-person shooter, RPG, roguelike, racing and more.

Console game on a phone?

Another game that benefits from the large display are Pokemon Unite. It was previously only available on the Nintendo Switch console but is now available on Android.

And that is it! The flagship specs with the large foldable display make the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G a gaming powerhouse that can fit inside one's pocket. Let's not forget that there are a ton of games on the Google Play Store and that there are over 40 games (as of 2021) that support game controllers.

It may not have the Triple-A titles from PC and other gaming consoles, but it is more than good enough for a smartphone that fits in your pocket.

On the Samsung Philippines website, its 256GB version is currently listed for just PHP 87,990 while the 512GB edition is listed at PHP 95,990.

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