Samsung Galaxy Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $800 | $375 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,380 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 263 g | 282 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Fold is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Type (Main) | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size (Main) | — | 7.6 inches |
| Resolution (Main) | — | 1768 x 2208 pixels |
| Type (Cover) | — | Super AMOLED |
| Size (Cover) | — | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution (Cover) | — | 816 x 2260 pixels |
| Protection (Cover) | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1.1 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 512GB UFS 3.0 | 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 (market dependent) |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Single (Cover) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Single (Main) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4380 mAh, non-removable (4235 mAh for 5G model) | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 15W, Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 9W | 25W wired, 11W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (Unfolded) | 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm | — |
| Dimensions (Folded) | 160.9 x 62.8 x 15.7-17.1 mm | — |
| Weight | 263 g (9.28 oz) | 282 g |
| Build | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Dimensions (unfolded) | — | 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions (folded) | — | 159.2 x 68.0 x 13.8-16.8 mm |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 20, 2019 | 2020, August 05 |
| Status | Released September 2019 | Available. Released 2020, September 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 — 4,380 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Fold versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2?
Samsung Galaxy Fold — 263 g for the Samsung Galaxy Fold versus 282 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Fold or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 — Sep 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Fold versus Sep 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Fold or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 8/10.