Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3’s new display cuts battery usage by 25%

During its announcement last week, keen-eyed observers will have noticed that the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a slightly smaller battery (4,400mAh) than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 (4,500mAh).

This, along with the inclusion of a more powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset and an upgraded 120Hz display on the outside of the device, would lead most reasonable people to assume that the Z Fold 3 would suffer somewhat when it comes to battery life.

Not so, according to Samsung, which has revealed via Samsung Display Newsroom how its new Eco 2 OLED display technology is able to reduce battery consumption by 25% while also offering a 33% increase in screen brightness.

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