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Samsung · Galaxy Z

Galaxy Z Fold2

Released September 2020

The Galaxy Z Fold2 is Samsung's 2020 book-style foldable, sold in the UK as the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, with a 7.6-inch 120 Hz main screen, a full-size 6.2-inch cover screen and the Snapdragon 865+, suited to anyone comparing older foldables.

Model history · 2 models, 2019–2020
  1. 2019Galaxy FoldCompare
  2. 2020Galaxy Z Fold2
Screen
7.6″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 865+
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Main camera
12 MP
Zoom
2×
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
282 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it fixes the first Fold's biggest problems, with a much larger cover screen, a stronger hinge and better multitasking software. The common complaints are the very high price and cameras behind Samsung's best; Tom's Guide also found it heavy and missed water resistance.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Main screen
7.6″
Resolution
2208 × 1768
Sharpness
372 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Cover screen
6.2″, 2260 × 816
Display type
QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (2,208 × 1,768), 22.5:18; 120 Hz adaptable refresh rate
Pixel density
373 ppi (main screen); 386 ppi (cover screen)
Cover screen
6.2-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O, 2,260 × 816, 25:9

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 865+
Memory
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
CPU
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 camera
12 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
12 MP
Optical zoom
2×
Front camera
10 MP
Main camera
12 MP wide-angle, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, 1.8 μm, 83°
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, F2.2, 1.12 μm, 123°
Telephoto camera
12 MP, PDAF, OIS, F2.4, 1.0 μm, 45°, 2x optical zoom
Front camera
10 MP F2.2 selfie cameras on the cover screen and the main screen, 1.22 μm, 80°
Zoom
0.5x and 2x optical zoom; up to 10x digital zoom
Video recording
Up to 4K at 60 fps; no 8K; HDR10+ recording
Camera features
Flex mode; Capture View Mode; Auto Framing; Single Take

Battery and charging

Battery
4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 18 hours
Wireless charging
Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail
4,500 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 charging
25 W Super Fast Wired Charging, QC2.0 and AFC compatible
Wireless charging
15 W Fast Wireless Charging, WPC and PMA compatible
Charges other devices
Wireless PowerShare

Design

Type
Foldable
Weight
282 g
Thickness
16.8 mm
Height × width
159.2 × 68 mm
Size unfolded
159.2 × 128.2 × 6.9 mm at the frame (6.0 mm at the screen)
Materials
Hideaway Hinge stands on its own from 75 to 115 degrees
Colours
Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze; hinge in Metallic Silver, Gold, Red or Blue on Samsung.com
Biometrics
Capacitive fingerprint sensor (side), face recognition
Sensors
Capacitive fingerprint, accelerometer, barometer, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, proximity, light
Speakers
Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 10
In the box
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, data cable, travel adapter, ejection pin, quick start guide, USB-C earphones by AKG

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G (NSA, SA), Sub6; LTE Cat 20, 4×4 MIMO, 7CA, LAA, up to 2 Gbps down and 200 Mbps up
SIM
One nano-SIM and one eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps)
Ultra Wideband
Yes
NFC
Yes, and MST
USB
USB Type-C; DisplayPort output up to 4K at 60 fps
Positioning
GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 6.2-inch cover screen, far larger than the Galaxy Fold's 4.6 inches
  • 7.6-inch main screen with 120 Hz adaptive refresh
  • Triple rear camera with 2x telephoto; 4,500 mAh battery

Cons

  • 282 g and 16.8 mm thick when folded
  • No water resistance and no S Pen support
  • No 8K video recording (4K maximum)

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy Z Fold3
7.6″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 88812 GB256 GB – 512 GB12 MP2×4,400 mAh271 gAug 2021
SamsungGalaxy Fold
7.3″OLED, 60 HzSnapdragon 85512 GB512 GB12 MP2×4,235 mAh276 gSept 2019
SamsungGalaxy Z Fold4
7.6″LTPO OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8+ Gen 112 GB256 GB – 1 TB50 MP3×4,400 mAh263 gAug 2022

Previous model: Galaxy Fold. Newer model: Galaxy Z Fold3.

Sources

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  2. samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-F916BZKABTU
  3. news.samsung.com/global/introducing-the-galaxy-z-fold2-change-the-shape-of-the-…
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