Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
7.6", 2208 x 1768
Front Camera
10 Megapixel
Main Camera
12 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 10
Storage
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
Battery
4500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Product Type Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-F916B
Form Factor Folder - touch screen, dual screen
Height 159.2 mm Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Width 68 mm Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Depth 16.8 mm Worse than 79 % of phones rated.
Weight 282 g Worse than 99 % of phones rated.
Dimensions Details Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm
Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm
Body Colour Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze
Body Material Gorilla glass 6
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has a height of 159.2 mm, a width of 68 mm and a thickness of 16.8 mm. The weight of the phone is 282 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Display Type OLED display
Display Technology Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Foldable Display Yes
Display Design Inward folding
Screen Size (Display Size) 7.6" Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2208 x 1768 pixels Better than 96 % of phones rated.
Display Format QXGA+
Pixel Density 373 ppi Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Aspect Ratio 22.5:18
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
HDR Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
HDR Technology HDR10+
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Display Features Flex screen
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass)
SECOND DISPLAY
Second Display Type OLED display - colour
Second Display Screen Size 6.2"
Second Display Resolution 2260 x 816 pixels
Second Display Colour Depth 16.7 million colours
UNFOLDED DISPLAY
Unfolded Display Screen Size 7.6 in
Unfolded Display Resolution 2208 x 1768 pixels

The screen size reaches 7.6" inches. With a large display, phone offers a great experience for watching videos, playing games and reading. The best phones today are 6.5'' or more. They have the advantage of a large display area that allows you to see more content than with conventional display sizes. Owing to OLED technology, the display offers a true representation of colours, especially black. The resulting contrast is significantly higher and colours appear more vivid. OLED technology is now part of most smartphones, while LCD displays are becoming a thing of the past in mobile phones. OLED displays also have lower power consumption compared to LCD technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is 2208 x 1768 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 373 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

The refresh rate is 120 Hz. This value indicates how many times per second display shows new information. Previously, 60 Hz was considered the standard, but today the average frequency for mid-range phones is more like 90 Hz. Modern phones now reach frequencies of around 120 Hz and above. Higher frequencies mean a better user experience when browsing the internet and especially when playing games.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Clock Speed 3.09 GHz Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.

The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G reaches the frequency of 3.09 GHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
RAM 12 GB Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB Better than 98 % of phones rated.
User Memory 220.6 GB
Memory Interface UFS 3.1

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 256 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. Best phones like this one have 256 GB to 1 TB of memory, which is already enough for even the most demanding geeks who use the phone to create videos, take high-resolution photos and play more demanding games. The downside is that with most phones, you'll have to pay extra for that kind of storage capacity. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

RAM memory of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is 12 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.2 Worse than 73 % of phones rated.
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size 1.12 μm Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) Better than 87 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Digital Zoom 10x Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source High CRI LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.8 Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 83 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.8 μm Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Super Speed Dual Pixel AF
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel Better than 89 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.4 Better than 76 % of phones rated.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 45 degree(s)
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 2
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Pixel Size (Front) 1.22 μm Better than 94 % of phones rated.
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line
SECOND FRONT CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) 10 Megapixel Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (2nd Front) F/2.2 Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Field of View (2nd Front) 80 degree(s)
Pixel Size (2nd Front) 1.22 μm Better than 52 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is equipped with 3 lenses, with each lens having a different role in taking pictures. Most common lens you'll see on smartphones is a wide-angle lens, telephoto lens or macro lens. A wide-angle lens is mainly used to capture landscapes and other spatially larger compositions where a wide field of view is needed. A telephoto lens is designed for photographing subjects at a distance and often has an optical zoom. A macro lens is ideal for close-ups and small objects. The main lens is designed as Ultra wide-angle lens. The resolution of the main lens is 12 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. Pixel size is typically around 0.8-1.8 μm in better mobile phones. The higher the value, the better the quality of the resulting photo should be. In the case of main lens, the pixel size reaches 1.12 μm. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.2 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 10x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Much more important is the optical zoom, which has the advantage of not losing quality and sharpness when zooming in. On this phone, the optical zoom is 2x. An undeniable advantage is the optical image stabilisation, which makes image significantly more stable without any loss in quality. Cheaper phone models are equipped with electronic stabilisation, which has a negative effect on the resulting image quality. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

Second camera
The second lens of rear camera is designed as Wide-angle lens. The field of view of second lens reaches 83 degree(s). The resolution reaches size of 12 Megapixel. Pixel size in this case is 1.8 μm. Furthermore, the second lens is equipped with aperture of F/1.8.

Third camera
Lens number three represents the Telephoto lens. The lens achieves a field of view of up to 45 degree(s). The resolution of third lens is then 12 Megapixel. The pixel size that significantly affects quality of photo is 1 μm. Last but not least, third lens is equipped with a lens aperture of F/2.4.

Front camera
The front camera of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is equipped with 2 lenses, with each lens having a different function when taking pictures. The resolution of front lens reaches 10 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The pixel size itself is 1.22 μm. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2. As for the field of view of main lens of front camera, it reaches 80 degree(s).

Second front camera
You won't see a second front lens on most smartphones yet. Having more than one front lens in Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is thus rather exceptional in world of phones. The resolution of second front lens reaches 10 Megapixel. The lens aperture is designed to F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4500 mAh Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging Better than 86 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Yes Better than 91 % of phones rated.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time 1860 minutes Better than 92 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs
Talk (4G): up to 1860 min

The battery size of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is 4500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is provided with a talk time about 1860 minutes. Today, wireless charging feature is popular and appreciated by many users. You don't have to worry about your phone overheating, and it's also practical in that you don't wear out your phone's connector unnecessarily. The fast charging function will also please many people. Owing to fast charging, phone charges up to several times faster, which you will appreciate, for example, on the go.

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CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 10
Intelligent Assistant Bixby
Payment Technology Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G supports 5G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 10. This model also offers ability to pay by phone with Samsung Pay.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Data Transmission FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Yes Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 5.0 LE, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is also equipped with UWB technology, a wireless communication technology that enables even faster transfer of larger amounts of data between devices. At the same time, it provides even better localization of mobile device, for example, if it is lost. UWB is said to be the emerging wireless technology of future, which should soon replace use of Bluetooth or NFC.

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MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor
Security Devices Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Additional Phone Features Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Compliant Standards VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification

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