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Leakers Report UPC on Z Fold 3, Good But Not Perfect
Samsung has been working on under panel cameras for years and are expected to include the technology in the Z Fold 3. OPPO and Xiaomi have also demonstrated their versions of the tech, but they have yet to commercialize it. ZTE has already launched a phone with an under-panel selfie camera but performance of the camera was not equivalent to conventional cameras. The UPC technology divides the portion of the display over the camera into two portions: a small area with a different pixel structure and lower resolution than the main screen to allow light to get to the camera sensor, and the main display. On the ZTE Axon 20 5G and some prototypes, the downside is that the camera is visible on light backgrounds, which defeats the purpose Per the leaker Ice , Galaxy Z Fold 3's under-display camera has a higher light transmittance than the solutions ZTE products producing better selfies. In another not-so-cryptic tweet, the insider has said the camera is about as good as conventional snappers. The tipster indicated that the camera is not perfectly disguised, and the display looks like a mosaic. If it’s better than a pinhole, most users probably wouldn't mind. Even on the ZTE Axon 20 5G, the under-screen camera is barely noticeable in general use.
Samsung has been working on under panel cameras for years and are expected to include the technology in the Z Fold 3. OPPO and Xiaomi have also demonstrated their versions of the tech, but they have yet to commercialize it. ZTE has already launched a phone with an under-panel selfie camera but performance of the camera was not equivalent to conventional cameras. The UPC technology divides the portion of the display over the camera into two portions: a small area with a different pixel structure and lower resolution than the main screen to allow light to get to the camera sensor, and the main display. On the ZTE Axon 20 5G and some prototypes, the downside is that the camera is visible on light backgrounds, which defeats the purpose Per the leaker Ice , Galaxy Z Fold 3's under-display camera has a higher light transmittance than the solutions ZTE products producing better selfies. In another not-so-cryptic tweet, the insider has said the camera is about as good as conventional snappers. The tipster indicated that the camera is not perfectly disguised, and the display looks like a mosaic. If it’s better than a pinhole, most users probably wouldn't mind. Even on the ZTE Axon 20 5G, the under-screen camera is barely noticeable in general use.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will offer S Pen support, but it will probably not have a dedicated slot for storing the pen. With the exception of one rumor, all reports from credible sources have said the device will be fueled by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, but now that the Snapdragon 888+ appears to be on the horizon, we wonder if Samsung has instead opted for the overclocked version. The chip will apparently be paired with at least 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. Leaks also point to a 4,380mAh battery with 25W charging support and Android 11. The main display will be 7.55-inches and the outer screen will measure in at around 6.21 inches. Both screens will supposedly have a refresh rate of 120Hz. The device is also rumored to come with a stiffer but lighter frame than the Z Fold 2, and an IP rating for protection against water and dust also looks to be on the cards. An announcement is expected around the mid of August. Production is reportedly underway and if rumors have any substance to them, the Z Fold 3 has all the makings a top Android smartphone