Samsung Galaxy Folder vs Samsung Galaxy Folder 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Folder and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Price | $101 | $101 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 1,950 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 5 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 3.8 in | 3.8 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 165 g |
| Released | Jul 2015 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Folder is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is ahead on battery, storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Folder and Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen | TFT touchscreen |
| Size | 3.8 inches, 41.1 cm2 (~56.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 3.8 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density) | 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA) |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.1 (Lollipop) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP1 | Adreno 308 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1.5GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 8 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | Geo-tagging, face detection | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | Not specified |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery | Removable Li-Ion |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (3G) | — |
| Capacity | — | 1950 mAh |
| Charging | — | Standard 5W charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 122 x 60.2 x 15.3 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.60 in) | 122 x 60.2 x 16.1 mm (4.80 x 2.37 x 0.63 in) |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 165 g (5.82 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Single SIM (GSM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Form Factor | Flip phone with physical keypad | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Folder | Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 |
|---|
| Announced | July 2015 | 2016, September |
| Status | Available. Released July 2015 | Available. Released 2017, July |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Folder or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — 1,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Folder versus 1,950 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy Folder or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder — 5 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Folder versus 3 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Folder or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder — 155 g for the Samsung Galaxy Folder versus 165 g for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Folder or Samsung Galaxy Folder 2?
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 — Jul 2015 for the Samsung Galaxy Folder versus Sep 2016 for the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Folder or the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Folder 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 6/10.
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