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Samsung Galaxy Folder

Samsung Galaxy Folder

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Samsung Galaxy Folder2

Samsung Galaxy Folder2

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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