Samsung has finally completely unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold.
This new foldable device improves the smartphone’s overall aesthetic, the hinge and the original Fold’s specs in several ways. Some of the new design elements include a hole-punch camera on the inner display, a new hinge that pushes out dirt from the inside of the device to avoid damaging the handset’s foldable display, and a more expansive outer screen.
The cover screen sports a 6.2-inch ‘Infinity-O’ display with a hole-punch camera, which is far superior to the awkward 4.6-inch display featured on the original Fold.
Also, in comparison to the first Fold, the inner screen on the Z Fold 2 is a 7.6-inch screen, whereas last year’s Fold features a 7.3-inch panel.
While there are many differences between the two generations of handsets, what’s most similar is the pricing. When the Fold launched in Canada, it had a $2,599 CAD price tag. On the other hand, the Z Fold 2 costs $2,779.99, making both devices extremely expensive, and the newer foldable smartphone $180 more than its predecessor.
For a close look at each device’s specs, check out the detailed comparison chart below:
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Display
7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 2,152 x 1,536 pixels, 4:2:3 aspect ratio + 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display, 720 x 1,680 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio
7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex, 2,208 x 1,768 pixels + 6.2-inch Super AMOLED, 2,260 x 816 pixels
Processor
Snapdragon 855
Snapdragon 865+
RAM
12GB of RAM
12GB of RAM
Storage
512GB
256GB
Dimensions (in.)
Folded: 62.9 x 160.9 x 17mm (hinge) 15.5mm (sagging), Unfolded 117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5mm (frame) 6.9mm (screen)
Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9-6.0 mm | Folded: 159.2. x 68.0 x 13.8 mm
Weight
263g
282g
Rear Facing Camera
16-megapixel (f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5-f/2.4) +12-megapixel (f/2.4), [Front dual camera when unfolded] 10-megapixel (f/2.4), 8-megapixel (f/1.9)
12-megapixel (Ultra wide, f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (wide, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (telephoto, f/2.4)
Front Facing Camera
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Android 9 Pie
Android 10
Battery
4,380mAh
4,500mAh
Network Connectivity
GSM/HSPA/LTE
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`
SIM Type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Launch Date
February 20, 2019
September 1, 2020
Misc
Colours: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Customizable colours: Martian Green w Gold Hinge, Martian Green w Dark Silver Hinge, Astro Blue w Gold Hinge, Astro Blue w Dark Silver Hinge| It folds, Galaxy Buds
Colours: Mystic Bronze
Display
Samsung Galaxy Fold
7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 2,152 x 1,536 pixels, 4:2:3 aspect ratio + 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display, 720 x 1,680 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex, 2,208 x 1,768 pixels + 6.2-inch Super AMOLED, 2,260 x 816 pixels
Processor
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Snapdragon 855
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Snapdragon 865+
RAM
Samsung Galaxy Fold
12GB of RAM
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
12GB of RAM
Storage
Samsung Galaxy Fold
512GB
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
256GB
Dimensions (in.)
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Folded: 62.9 x 160.9 x 17mm (hinge) 15.5mm (sagging), Unfolded 117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5mm (frame) 6.9mm (screen)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9-6.0 mm | Folded: 159.2. x 68.0 x 13.8 mm
Weight
Samsung Galaxy Fold
263g
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
282g
Rear Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy Fold
16-megapixel (f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5-f/2.4) +12-megapixel (f/2.4), [Front dual camera when unfolded] 10-megapixel (f/2.4), 8-megapixel (f/1.9)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
12-megapixel (Ultra wide, f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (wide, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (telephoto, f/2.4)
Front Facing Camera
Samsung Galaxy Fold
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
10-megapixel (f/2.2)
OS
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Android 9 Pie
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Android 10
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Fold
4,380mAh
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
4,500mAh
Network Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy Fold
GSM/HSPA/LTE
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`
SIM Type
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Nano SIM
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Nano SIM
Launch Date
Samsung Galaxy Fold
February 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
September 1, 2020
Misc
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Colours: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Customizable colours: Martian Green w Gold Hinge, Martian Green w Dark Silver Hinge, Astro Blue w Gold Hinge, Astro Blue w Dark Silver Hinge| It folds, Galaxy Buds
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Colours: Mystic Bronze
