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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

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SamsungGalaxy Z Flip8SamsungGalaxy Z Fold2
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2026September 2020
Display
Main screen6.9″7.6″
Resolution2520 × 10802208 × 1768
Sharpness397 pixels per inch372 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits–
Cover screen4.1″, 1048 × 948, 120 Hz6.2″, 2260 × 816
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (2,208 × 1,768), 22.5:18; 120 Hz adaptable refresh rate
Pixel density400 ppi (main screen); 342 ppi (cover screen)373 ppi (main screen); 386 ppi (cover screen)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front (cover screen side)–
Display featuresVision booster; mDNIe image processing–
Cover screen4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow, 342 ppi, 60/120 Hz refresh rate, Vision booster6.2-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O, 2,260 × 816, 25:9
Performance
ChipExynos 2600Snapdragon 865+
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB256 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)7 nm, 64-bit octa-core (3.09 GHz + 2.40 GHz + 1.80 GHz); Snapdragon 865+; 12 GB of RAM
GPU–Adreno 650
Storage type–256 GB UFS 3.1 (220.6 GB available); no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera50 MP12 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera10 MP10 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 1.0 μm pixels, 85° field of view, Dual Pixel AF, OIS12 MP wide-angle, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.8 μm, 83°
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 123° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm, 123°
Telephoto camera–12 MP, PDAF, OIS, F2.4, 1.0 μm, 45°, 2x optical zoom
Front camera10 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm pixels, 85° field of view10 MP F2.2 selfie cameras on the cover screen and the main screen, 1.22 μm, 80°
Zoom2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 10x0.5x and 2x optical zoom; up to 10x digital zoom
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 60 fps; slow motion at 240 fps and 120 fps (FHD)Up to 4K at 60 fps; no 8K; HDR10+ recording
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; FlexCam; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock; Dual Recording; My FanCam; Mirror View on FlexWindowFlex mode; Capture View Mode; Auto Framing; Single Take
Battery and charging
Battery4,300 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 31 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailDual battery; rated capacity 4,174 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A4,500 mAh typical dual battery; video playback up to 18 hours; internet use up to 11 hours (LTE or Wi-Fi); talk time up to 31 hours (4G)
Wired chargingUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately)25 W Super Fast Wired Charging, QC2.0 and AFC compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging at 15 W (WPC)15 W Fast Wireless Charging, WPC and PMA compatible
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G (NSA, SA), Sub6; LTE Cat 20, 4×4 MIMO, 7CA, LAA, up to 2 Gbps down and 200 Mbps up
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMOne nano-SIM and one eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYesYes, and MST
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C; DisplayPort output up to 4K at 60 fps
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
Design
TypeFlipFoldable
Weight180 g282 g
Thickness13.1 mm16.8 mm
Height × width85.7 × 75.4 mm159.2 × 68 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP48–
Size unfolded166.9 × 75.4 × 6.1 mm (thickness excludes the main-screen frame)159.2 × 128.2 × 6.9 mm at the frame (6.0 mm at the screen)
MaterialsArmor Aluminum frame; Armor FlexHingeHideaway Hinge stands on its own from 75 to 115 degrees
ColoursGraphite, Cream, Pink; Mint (Samsung.com only)Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze; hinge in Metallic Silver, Gold, Red or Blue on Samsung.com
Water resistance detailIP48, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorCapacitive fingerprint sensor (side), face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorCapacitive fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, light
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 9 (Android 17)Android 10
In the box–Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, data cable, travel adapter, ejection pin, quick start guide, USB-C earphones by AKG
Software updatesUp to 7 OS upgrades and security updates; security updates until 31 July 2033 (UK)–
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Brief on FlexWindow; Gemini, including Gemini Notebook–

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