Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
  • 7.6" (2208x1768) P-OLED
  • 12GB
    Snapdragon 888 SoC     256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12.2-MP, f/1.8 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 157
  • 4400 mAh W-Charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Galaxy Z Fold 3
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Galaxy Z Fold 3 Price
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • 7.6" (2208x1768) AMOLED
  • 12GB
    Snapdragon 865 SoC     256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.8, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 157
  • 4500 mAh W-Charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Galaxy Z Fold 2
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Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
ProductGalaxy Z Fold 3 (Launched 2021-08-11)Galaxy Z Fold 2 (Launched 2020-08-05)
Display7.6" 2208x1768 P-OLED 7.6" 2208x1768 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 24mm 12.2-MP f/1.8 (Primary)
  • 15mm 13-MP f/2.2
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.4
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 52mm 12-MP f/2.2
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 23mm 10-MP f/2.2
  • 32mm 10-MP f/2.2
  • 32mm 10-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 888 SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 865 SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB Storage
Battery4400 mAh, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.04500 mAh, Wireless Charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
DesignIPx8, 271g (9.6oz), 128.1x158.2x6.4 mm (5.04 x 6.23 x 0.25 inches)IP Rating, 282g (9.9oz), 128.2x159.1x6.9 mm (5.05 x 6.26 x 0.27 inches)
Price (Market)$1799.99
Price at Launch$1799.99$1999
Display
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
TypeP-OLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)7.6"7.6"
Display/Body Ratio89.7%89.1%
Resolution2208x17682208x1768
Sharpness (PPI)372 PPI372 PPI
Brightness (specs)1000 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Megapixel12.2-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 24mm26mm
Sensor SizeMediumMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 52mm52mm
Sensor SizeVery smallVery small
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Megapixel13-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 15mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)4400 mAh4500 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
Fast-Charge ProtocolQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 888Snapdragon 865
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.84 GHz3.09 GHz
RAM Options12GB12GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 11Android 10
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 MbpsLTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 3, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 812, 38, 39, 40, 41
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
  • USB 3.1
  • USB OTG
SAR EU Head1.036 W/Kg0.291 W/Kg
SAR EU Body1.443 W/Kg1.453 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
NameSIM0SIM0
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Z Fold 3Galaxy Z Fold 2
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Heart Rate
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Heart Rate
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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