LG Folder 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Folder 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Price | $75 | $101 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,470 mAh | 1,950 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 2.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 127 g | 165 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: LG Folder 2 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, LG Folder 2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | TFT LCD | TFT touchscreen |
| Size | 2.8 inches | 3.8 inches |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | — |
| External Display | 0.9-inch monochrome | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 8.0 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MSM8909) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 304 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| RAM | 1GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 32GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | No | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 1470 mAh | 1950 mAh |
| Removable | Yes | — |
| Charging | — | Standard 5W charging |
Body
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 107.9 x 55 x 18 mm (4.25 x 2.17 x 0.71 in) | 122 x 60.2 x 16.1 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.63 in) |
| Weight | 127 g (4.48 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (GSM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| LG Folder 2 | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 14 | 2016, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG Folder 2 or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — 1,470 mAh for the LG Folder 2 versus 1,950 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is lighter, LG Folder 2 or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
LG Folder 2 — 127 g for the LG Folder 2 versus 165 g for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is newer, LG Folder 2 or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
LG Folder 2 — Apr 2020 for the LG Folder 2 versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Is the LG Folder 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 rated higher?
We rate the LG Folder 2 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 6/10.
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