Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
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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
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
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
2nd Selfie
Cover Camera 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
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
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
Wireless Charging
Yes, Fast wireless charging 11W / Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Yes, 11W / Reverse wireless charging 9W
Data
GPRS
EDGE
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