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Flip vs Go Gen 3

Quick take: The Go Gen 3 is the most affordable.

9 specs side by side·0 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Specification FlipPolaroid · 2025Go Gen 3Polaroid · 2026
Price £179£79Best
Sensor Instant film: Polaroid i-Type / 600Instant film: Polaroid Go
Autofocus Sonar autofocus, 4 hyperfocal zonesFixed focus
Battery Life Built-in rechargeable (up to 15 packs)Built-in rechargeable (up to 15 packs)
Weight 648g252g (without film)Best
Dimensions 163.5 × 117.2 × 89.7mm (lid closed)106.5 × 83.8 × 64.6mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical finder with scene-analysis LEDOptical finder + selfie mirror
Mount Fixed lensFixed lens

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