The best gadgets of 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung’s biggest foldable phone has come a long way since its first release a few years ago. Sure, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 still costs a whopping $1,800 (without discounts). But for Samsung fans and those at the very top, this is the best foldable smartphone money can buy.

The Z Fold 3’s selling point isn’t just that it’s a standard Samsung device on the front. It’s that it folds out into a usable 7.6-inch tablet, fully equipped with S Pen support. The flexible AMOLED display is stunning and significantly more durable than its predecessors. Samsung has also added IPX8 water resistance this time around, so those looking for a next-gen phone without sacrificing the flagship benefits don’t have to compromise.

Samsung still needs to iron out some of the software details of its foldable devices, but for the most part, the Z Fold 3 is proof that foldable devices aren’t gimmicks. —Florence Ion