Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy Z Fold 2
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Foldable | Bar |
| Model | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy Z Fold 2 |
| Announced | 2021, August | 2020, August |
| Released | 2021, August | 2020, August |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Folding |
| Dimensions | Unfolded: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm / Folded: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4-16 mm | Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm / Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8 mm |
| Weight | 271 g (9.56 oz) | 279 g (9.84 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame IPX8 water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Green | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | Yes | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | Yes | LTE |
| 5G Network | Yes | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps; 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Size | 7.6 inches, 179.9 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 7.6 inches, 181.8 cm2 (~89.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1768 x 2208 pixels | 1768 x 2208 pixels |
| Display Colors | 16M colors or more | 16M colors |
| Pixel Density | 374 ppi density | 372 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Display Protection | Cover Display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | - |
| Features | 20Hz HDR10+ 1200 nits (peak) | HDR10+ 120Hz refresh rate |
| Secondary Display | Dynamic AMOLED, 6.2 inches, 832 x 2268 pixels, 25:9 ratio / 120Hz | Cover display: 6.23", Super AMOLED, 816 x 2260 pixels (25:9) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Triple Cameras | Triple Cameras |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| 3rd Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm |
| Camera Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+ | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 16 MP, f/1.8, 1.0µm, under display / Cover Camera 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| 2nd Selfie | - | Cover Camera 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Software | ||
| OS | Android 11 Upgradable to Android 12 | Android 10 |
| User Interface | One UI 3.5 Upgradable to One UI 4.0 | One UI 2.1 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) | Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Internal Storage | 256/512 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Fast wireless charging 11W / Reverse wireless charging 4.5W | Yes, 11W / Reverse wireless charging 9W |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps; 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 4400 mAh, Battery | 4500 mAh battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W |
