Royole FlexPai vs Samsung Galaxy Fold
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Royole FlexPai and the Samsung Galaxy Fold, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Price | $885 | $800 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,380 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 320 g | 263 g |
| Released | Dec 2018 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Royole FlexPai is ahead on main camera. Samsung Galaxy Fold is ahead on our rating, battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Fold is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, FHD+ | — |
| Size Unfolded | 7.8 inches | — |
| Resolution Unfolded | 1920 x 1440 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~311 ppi density) | — |
| Size Folded (Main) | 4.0 inches | — |
| Resolution Folded (Main) | 390 x 1440 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~311 ppi density) | — |
| Protection | Plastic display (designed for flexibility) | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Main Display Size | — | 7.3 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 1536 x 2152 pixels (~362 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | — | Super AMOLED |
| Cover Display Size | — | 4.6 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 720 x 1680 pixels (~420 ppi density) |
Platform
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), Water OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (originally referred to as 8150) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB or 512GB UFS 3.0 | 512GB UFS 3.0 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB | No |
Main Camera
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Modules | 20 MP, f/1.8 (telephoto) + 16 MP, f/1.8 (wide-angle) | — |
| Features | OIS, LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps (quality noted as 'merely OK') | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Modules | Uses Main Camera when folded | — |
| Features | OIS, LED flash | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Dual (Main Display) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm; 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, depth sensor |
| Single (Cover Display) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
Battery
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po | Li-Po 4380 mAh, non-removable (4235 mAh for 5G model) |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Fast charging 5V/5A (Ro Charge) | Fast charging 15W, Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 9W |
Body
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm | — |
| Dimensions Folded | 160.9 x 62.9 x 15.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 320 g | 263 g (9.28 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Build | Plastic display, plastic back, silicone hinge | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | — | 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions (Folded) | — | 160.9 x 62.8 x 15.7-17.1 mm |
Comms
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Royole FlexPai | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
|---|
| Announced | January 8, 2018 | February 20, 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released December 1, 2018 | Released September 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Royole FlexPai or Samsung Galaxy Fold?
Samsung Galaxy Fold — 4,000 mAh for the Royole FlexPai versus 4,380 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Which is lighter, Royole FlexPai or Samsung Galaxy Fold?
Samsung Galaxy Fold — 320 g for the Royole FlexPai versus 263 g for the Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Which is newer, Royole FlexPai or Samsung Galaxy Fold?
Samsung Galaxy Fold — Dec 2018 for the Royole FlexPai versus Sep 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Is the Royole FlexPai or the Samsung Galaxy Fold rated higher?
We rate the Royole FlexPai 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7/10.
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