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Here’s how Samsung improved the Galaxy Z Fold 2 over the original Fold

Samsung has finally completely unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold.

This new foldable device improves the smartphone’s overall aesthetic, the hinge and the original Fold’s specs in several ways. Some of the new design elements include a hole-punch camera on the inner display, a new hinge that pushes out dirt from the inside of the device to avoid damaging the handset’s foldable display, and a more expansive outer screen.

The cover screen sports a 6.2-inch ‘Infinity-O’ display with a hole-punch camera, which is far superior to the awkward 4.6-inch display featured on the original Fold.

Also, in comparison to the first Fold, the inner screen on the Z Fold 2 is a 7.6-inch screen, whereas last year’s Fold features a 7.3-inch panel.

While there are many differences between the two generations of handsets, what’s most similar is the pricing. When the Fold launched in Canada, it had a $2,599 CAD price tag. On the other hand, the Z Fold 2 costs $2,779.99, making both devices extremely expensive, and the newer foldable smartphone $180 more than its predecessor.

For a close look at each device’s specs, check out the detailed comparison chart below:

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Display

7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 2,152 x 1,536 pixels, 4:2:3 aspect ratio + 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display, 720 x 1,680 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio

7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex, 2,208 x 1,768 pixels + 6.2-inch Super AMOLED, 2,260 x 816 pixels

Processor

Snapdragon 855

Snapdragon 865+

RAM

12GB of RAM

12GB of RAM

Storage

512GB

256GB

Dimensions (in.)

Folded: 62.9 x 160.9 x 17mm (hinge) 15.5mm (sagging), Unfolded 117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5mm (frame) 6.9mm (screen)

Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9-6.0 mm | Folded: 159.2. x 68.0 x 13.8 mm

Weight

263g

282g

Rear Facing Camera

16-megapixel (f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5-f/2.4) +12-megapixel (f/2.4), [Front dual camera when unfolded] 10-megapixel (f/2.4), 8-megapixel (f/1.9)

12-megapixel (Ultra wide, f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (wide, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (telephoto, f/2.4)

Front Facing Camera

10-megapixel (f/2.2)

10-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

Android 9 Pie

Android 10

Battery

4,380mAh

4,500mAh

Network Connectivity

GSM/HSPA/LTE

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate

Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`

SIM Type

Nano SIM

Nano SIM

Launch Date

February 20, 2019

September 1, 2020

Misc

Colours: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Customizable colours: Martian Green w Gold Hinge, Martian Green w Dark Silver Hinge, Astro Blue w Gold Hinge, Astro Blue w Dark Silver Hinge| It folds, Galaxy Buds

Colours: Mystic Bronze

Display

Samsung Galaxy Fold

7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, 2,152 x 1,536 pixels, 4:2:3 aspect ratio + 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display, 720 x 1,680 pixels, 21:9 aspect ratio

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex, 2,208 x 1,768 pixels + 6.2-inch Super AMOLED, 2,260 x 816 pixels

Processor

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Snapdragon 855

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Snapdragon 865+

RAM

Samsung Galaxy Fold

12GB of RAM

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

12GB of RAM

Storage

Samsung Galaxy Fold

512GB

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

256GB

Dimensions (in.)

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Folded: 62.9 x 160.9 x 17mm (hinge) 15.5mm (sagging), Unfolded 117.9 x 160.9 x 7.5mm (frame) 6.9mm (screen)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9-6.0 mm | Folded: 159.2. x 68.0 x 13.8 mm

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Fold

263g

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

282g

Rear Facing Camera

Samsung Galaxy Fold

16-megapixel (f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (variable f/1.5-f/2.4) +12-megapixel (f/2.4), [Front dual camera when unfolded] 10-megapixel (f/2.4), 8-megapixel (f/1.9)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

12-megapixel (Ultra wide, f/2.2) + 12-megapixel (wide, f/1.8) + 12-megapixel (telephoto, f/2.4)

Front Facing Camera

Samsung Galaxy Fold

10-megapixel (f/2.2)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

10-megapixel (f/2.2)

OS

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Android 9 Pie

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Android 10

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Fold

4,380mAh

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

4,500mAh

Network Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Fold

GSM/HSPA/LTE

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, , gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Fingerprint (side-facing), accelerometor, gyro, proximity, compass`

SIM Type

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Nano SIM

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Nano SIM

Launch Date

Samsung Galaxy Fold

February 20, 2019

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

September 1, 2020

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Fold

Colours: Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Customizable colours: Martian Green w Gold Hinge, Martian Green w Dark Silver Hinge, Astro Blue w Gold Hinge, Astro Blue w Dark Silver Hinge| It folds, Galaxy Buds

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Colours: Mystic Bronze

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