Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Price | $899 | $426 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,400 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 271 g | 282 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Sep 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is ahead on battery.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Type | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) | — |
| Main Display Size | 7.6 inches | 7.6 inches |
| Main Display Resolution | 1768 x 2208 pixels | 1768 x 2208 pixels |
| Cover Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | Super AMOLED |
| Cover Display Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Cover Display Resolution | 832 x 2268 pixels | 816 x 2260 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (Cover Display and Back) | — |
| Main Display Type | — | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Cover Display Refresh Rate | — | 60Hz |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| 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) | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| 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), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Cover Camera | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Under-display Camera | 4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm (under display) | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single (Cover) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Single (Main) | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable (dual battery) |
| Capacity | 4400 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired, 11W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, 11W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Dimensions Unfolded | 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm | 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm |
| Dimensions Folded | 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm | 159.2 x 68 x 13.8-16.8 mm |
| Weight | 271 g | 282 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame; Cover screen with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, back with Gorilla Glass 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 11 | August 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued, August 10, 2022 | Released September 18, 2020 |
| OS | — | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 — 4,400 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 — 271 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 versus 282 g for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 — Aug 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 versus Sep 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 8/10.
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