Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Price | $375 | $370 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 282 g | 263 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Aug 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Main Display Size | — | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | — | 1812 x 2176 pixels (~373 ppi density) |
| Cover Display Type | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Cover Display Size | — | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | — | 904 x 2316 pixels (~401 ppi density) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 | Android 12L, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.75 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 730 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5 | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 (market dependent) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 3.1) |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Triple | 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) | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Single (Cover) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Single (Main) | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | — |
| Cover Camera | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Cover Camera Video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Under Display Camera | — | 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) |
| Under Display Camera Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 11W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm | — |
| Dimensions (folded) | 159.2 x 68.0 x 13.8-16.8 mm | — |
| Weight | 282 g | 263 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Dimensions | — | Unfolded: 155.1 x 130.1 x 6.3 mm; Folded: 155.1 x 67.1 x 14.2-15.8 mm |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 05 | 2022, August 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, September 18 | Available. Released 2022, August 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 — 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 — 282 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus 263 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 — Sep 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 versus Aug 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 8/10.
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