Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.2Performance & Hardware 7.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.8 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 5.8 Battery 6.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.3
6 reviews
6.2
22 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 price compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Global · 12GB · 256GB
Inches 6.2" 6.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 75% useful
Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Dimensions 68.0 mm
159.2 mm
16.8 mm 		67.1 mm
158.2 mm
14.4 mm
Weight 279 g 271 g
Micro SnapD. 865+
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 595.090
v8 		898.700
v10
Battery 4365 mAh 4400 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5K2LD
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-F916B SM-F926B

Release Date
Release date August 2020,
3 years ago 		August 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
Size
68.0 mm • 159.2 mm • 16.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.1 mm • 158.2 mm • 14.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 279 g 271 g
Usable surface 73 % 75 %
Materials Glass Glass
Resistance - IPX8
Colors
Black

Bronze
Black

Silver

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.2" 6.2"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Resolution FHD
816 x 2260 px 		FHD
832 x 2268 px
Density 388 Pixels per inch 390 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Foldable Display
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Foldable Display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
4.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
8.0
Is it comfortable?
8.3
6.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
7.5
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 3.10 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 700 Mhz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 12 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
595.090
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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898.700
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
8.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
7.7
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K2LD Sony IMX555
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.80 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/1.76" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX258
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.06"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
12 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Dual front camera
  • Under display camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 10 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX374 Sony IMX374
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.22 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.2" 1/3.2"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
120
Mobile
129
Photo
105
Video
83
Selfie
79
Photo
89
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
7.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
6.6
Quality of selfies
8.5
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
7.7
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.8
8.1
Quality of the GPS
9.8
8.5
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.3
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4365 mAh
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4400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 50%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 48%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
22 reviews
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