Upgrade Guide
Polaroid Go Gen 3→Polaroid Flip
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Flip offers little measurable spec improvement over the Go Gen 3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Go Gen 3 | Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £79 | £179 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Instant film: Polaroid Go | Instant film: Polaroid i-Type / 600 | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Sonar autofocus, 4 hyperfocal zones | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable (up to 15 packs) | Built-in rechargeable (up to 15 packs) | |
| Weight | 252g (without film) | 648g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical finder + selfie mirror | Optical finder with scene-analysis LED | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
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