Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, wearables, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 and known as Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 in select European markets) represents a foldable smartphone powered by the Android platform, engineered by Samsung Electronics as a continuation of its Galaxy Z Fold lineup. This model serves as the successor to the original Samsung Galaxy Fold. Its official introduction occurred on August 5, 2020, during an event that also unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch 3. Samsung subsequently announced pricing and availability on September 1, 2020.
As of October 9, 2024, Samsung discontinued security updates for this device.
Design
In contrast to the original Fold, which featured a fully plastic screen, this model incorporates a display shielded by 30-micron-thick "ultra-thin glass" topped with a plastic layer, similar to the Z Flip. Samsung produces this screen using materials sourced from Schott AG. The rear panels utilize standard Gorilla Glass paired with an aluminum frame. The hinge system is adapted from the Z Flip and incorporates nylon fibers engineered to prevent dust ingress; it maintains a self-supporting position between 75 and 115 degrees. The power button is integrated into the frame and also functions as a fingerprint sensor, with the volume controls positioned just above it. Available color options include Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black, alongside a Limited Edition Thom Browne variant. In certain markets, customers can personalize the hinge color when purchasing directly from Samsung’s website.
Hardware
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 features dual displays: the front cover sports a centrally placed 6.2-inch screen with minimal bezels, considerably larger than the predecessor’s 4.6-inch panel. When unfolded, it reveals a 7.6-inch internal display that replaces the notch with a circular cutout located at the top center right and offers slimmer borders. Both screens support HDR10+, while the internal display benefits from an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate, akin to that found in the S20 series and Note 20 Ultra.
Equipped with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, storage options include either 256 or 512 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1, with availability differing by region—the 512 GB variant being notably rarer. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ chipset globally, unlike other Samsung flagships which split between Snapdragon and Samsung’s own Exynos processors depending on locale. Its battery is divided between two cells across both halves, combining for a total capacity of 4500 mAh. Charging supports fast wired speeds up to 25 W over USB-C, and wireless charging up to 11 W via Qi. The camera system includes five lenses: three rear cameras (each 12 megapixels—standard, telephoto, and ultra wide-angle), plus two front-facing cameras (both 10 megapixels), one on the cover display and another inside.
Software
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 launched running Android 10 paired with Samsung’s One UI interface; it introduced enhanced Multi Window capabilities allowing up to three compatible applications to be used simultaneously on-screen. Applications opened on the smaller front display can expand seamlessly into tablet-style layouts upon unfolding. Moreover, supported apps automatically adopt a split-screen format featuring a sidebar alongside the main content area. A new feature known as "Flex Mode" enables split-screen operation for specific apps such as YouTube and Google Duo, as well as Samsung’s native applications. Samsung committed to delivering three major Android OS updates and four years of security patches for its 2020 Z series devices, concluding in 2024. As of May 2024, this phone runs on Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1. Beyond this point, Samsung ceased providing further software updates for the device.
Premium Edition
In November 2020, Samsung introduced the Samsung W21 5G, a high-end variant of the Z Fold2 designed exclusively for the Chinese market. This device shares the same design and technical specifications as its standard counterparts, except for a marginally increased height and the inclusion of dual SIM slots. The model is distinguished by its unique "Glitter Gold" finish, achieved through a seven-layer nano-scale optical film applied to the glass back, which features vertical grooves to enhance tactile sensation.
Gallery
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Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip in unfolded state
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Folded view of Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip
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Opened Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip
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