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For the past couple years, foldable phones have catered mainly to bleeding edge techies, and Samsung seemed to know it.

The original Galaxy Fold was little more than a prototype, one that broke in the hands of several reviewers. Last year’s Z Fold2 and Z Flip were more durable, but they were still expensive curiosities, priced at $1,999 and $1,449 respectively.

The third time around, Samsung believes its new foldable phones are ready for the mainstream. The larger Z Fold3 5G is still pricey at $1,800, but Samsung says it has a screen that’s 80% more durable, a stronger aluminum hinge, and IPX8 waterproofing. The smaller Z Flip 3, meanwhile, is much cheaper than last year’s model at $1,000, putting it in the same price range as Apple’s iPhones Pro.

Samsung’s foldables may still have some compromises, most notably in the camera department, but the company says it’s serious about turning them into mainstream products. Stephen Hawke, Samsung…