Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
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Codename | Top |
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Brand | Samsung |
Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
Series | Galaxy Z Fold |
Model | SM-F916B SCG05 (Japan; au) |
Compatible networks | 2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, 5G |
First released | 18 September 2020 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy Fold |
Successor | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 |
Related | Samsung Galaxy S20 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
Type | Foldable phablet |
Form factor | Foldable slate |
Dimensions |
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Mass | 282 g (9.9 oz) |
Operating system | Original: Android 10 with One UI 2.5 Latest: Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1 |
System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
CPU | Octa-core (1x 3.09 GHz, 3x 2.42 GHz and 4x 1.8 GHz) Kryo 585 |
GPU | Adreno 650 |
Memory | 12 GB LPDDR5 |
Storage | 256 GB or 512 GB UFS 3.1 |
Removable storage | None |
Battery | 4400 mAh |
Display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2208 × 1768, 7.6 in (19.3 cm), ~5:4 aspect ratio, 373 ppi, HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate |
External display | Super AMOLED, 2260 × 816, 6.2 in (15.7cm), ~25:9 ratio, 386 ppi, HDR10+ |
Sound | Dolby Atmos stereo speakers |
Rear camera | Dual Pixel PDAF, PDAF, OIS, gyro-EIS, HDR, 2x optical zoom |
Front camera | 2× 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1.22 Gyro-EIS, HDR |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, low-energy, aptX HD Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
Data inputs | USB-C
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Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (stylized as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, sold as Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 in certain territories) is an Android-based foldable smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics for its Samsung Galaxy Z series, succeeding the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It was announced on 5 August 2020 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, the Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch 3.[1][2][3] Samsung later revealed pricing and availability details on 1 September.[4]
Specifications[edit]
Design[edit]
Unlike the original Fold which had an entirely plastic screen, the screen is protected by 30
Hardware[edit]
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 contains two screens: its front cover uses a 6.2-inch display in the center with minimal bezels, significantly larger than its predecessor's 4.6-inch display, and the device can fold open to expose a 7.6-inch display, with a circular cutout in the top center right replacing the notch along with a thinner border. Both displays support HDR10+; the internal display benefits from an adaptive 120
The device has 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and either 256 or 512 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1. Storage availability varies by country, the 512 GB version is the most scarce by far. The Z Fold 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, which is used in all regions (unlike other flagship Samsung phones that have been split between Snapdragon and Samsung's in-house Exynos chips depending on the market). It uses two batteries split between the two halves, totaling a slightly larger 4500 mAh capacity; fast charging is supported over USB-C at up to 25 W or wirelessly via Qi at up to 11 W. The Z Fold 2 contains 5 cameras, including three rear-facing camera lenses (12-megapixel, 12-megapixel telephoto, and 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle), as well as a 10-megapixel front-facing camera on the cover, and a second 10-megapixel front-facing camera on the inside screen.
Software[edit]
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 shipped with Android 10 and Samsung's One UI software; by means of an improved Multi Window mode, up to three supported apps can be placed on-screen at once. Apps open on the smaller screen can expand into their larger, tablet-oriented layouts when the user unfolds the device. Additionally, supported apps will now automatically get a split-screen view with a sidebar and main app pane. New to the Z Fold 2 is split-screen functionality, called "Flex Mode", which is compatible with certain apps like YouTube and Google Duo along with native Samsung apps.
Luxury model[edit]
In November 2020, Samsung unveiled the Samsung W21 5G, a luxury version of the Z Fold2, exclusively available to the Chinese market. The phone is identical to its counterparts, in terms of its design and specifications, with the exception of a slightly taller build and two SIM card slots.[5] The phone features an exclusive "Glitter Gold" color, which consists of a seven-layer nano-level optical film attached to the glass back that has vertical ridges for added texture.[6]
Battery[edit]
While the phone has a 4400 mAh battery, the large screen makes it an average battery life, and therefore keeping a charger with you is recommended.
Gallery[edit]
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Unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip
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Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip when folded
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Galaxy Z Fold 2 & Z Flip when opened
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (2020-08-05). "Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with bigger screens and better cameras". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
- ^ Dolcourt, Jessica (2020-09-01). "Galaxy Z Fold 2 is set to impress: Every spec and feature you'll get for $2,000". CNET. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ Amadeo, Ron (2020-08-05). "Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 2 is official, comes with a ton of improvements [Update]". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
- ^ Faulkner, Cameron (2020-09-01). "Here's how to preorder the $1,999.99 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 2020-09-01.
- ^ "Samsung unveils W21 5G - a more premium Galaxy Z Fold2 for China". GSMArena.com. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "
三 星 W21 5G". Samsung cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2020-11-09.