Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Folder
Samsung Galaxy Folder2
Performance
34.153.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
16.916.9
Battery
17.418.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
41.546.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.421.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Folder and Galaxy Folder2 both feature a 3.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Folder2 offers improved performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset and a higher clock speed of 1.4 GHz compared to the Folder's 1.2 GHz.
- The Folder2 also has more RAM options, starting at 2GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Folder2 benefits from a wider aperture of f/1.9, which may improve low-light performance, and a higher-resolution 5 MP selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Folder2 at 1950 mAh versus 1800 mAh in the Folder.
- In terms of software, the Folder runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Folder2 is updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, providing a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Folder
Samsung Galaxy Folder2
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
Also known as Samsung G150N0
N/A
Display
Size
3.8"
3.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~246 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
8GB 1.5GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/1.9
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
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
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Wine Red, Black, Gold
Foldable
✓
✓
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

