Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
#549Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
51.651.6
Display
88.588.5
Battery
66.066.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
69.769.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G features a robust build with an aluminum frame and glass back, while the Z Fold3 5G enhances durability with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back.
- Both devices have a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Z Fold3 offers higher peak brightness at 1200 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Z Fold3 is equipped with the more advanced Snapdragon 888 chipset compared to the Snapdragon 865+ in the Z Fold2.
- Camera specifications are similar, though the Z Fold3 has a lower resolution selfie camera at 4 MP versus 10 MP on the Z Fold2.
- Battery capacity is slightly lower on the Z Fold3 at 4400 mAh compared to 4500 mAh on the Z Fold2, but both support 25W charging.
- The Z Fold3 runs on a newer version of Android with up to four major updates, while the Z Fold2 is upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2021, August 11
Announced
2020, August 05
2021, August 11
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W21 5G for Chinese market with dual SIM cards slot
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Fold3 5G
Display
Size
7.6"
7.6"
Type
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1768 x 2208 pixels (~373 ppi density)
1768 x 2208 pixels (~374 ppi density)
PPI
1768
1768
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 660
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
10 MP
4 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
4 MP, f/1.8, 2.0µm, under displayCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Video Recording
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 Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired11W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired11W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mmFolded: 159.2 x 68 x 13.8-16.8 mm
Unfolded: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mmFolded: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm
Weight
282 g
271 g
Materials
Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Thom Browne Edition, Aston Martin Racing Edition
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green, Thom Browne Edition, Wooyoungmi Edition
Foldable
✓
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No