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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

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Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Even

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Lighter body

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Size (inches)7.67.6
Panel TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution Height22082208
Resolution Width17681768
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness1200
PPI373374
Screen-to-body88.688.8

Platform

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
CPUOcta-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 660
Chipset NameSnapdragon 865 5G + (7 nm + )Snapdragon 888 5G
Process (nm)5
OS NameAndroidAndroid
UI SkinOne UI 5.1.1One UI 6.1
OS Version1011

Memory

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Card SlotNoNo
Variants256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Video4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 +4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10 +
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Count33
Telephoto12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto)12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto)
ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide)
Wide12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide)12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
FeaturesHDRHDR
Count22
Lens10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Capacity (mAh)45004400
ChemistryLi-PoLi-Po
Wired Charging (W)2525
Wireless Charging (W)1111

Body

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
BuildGlass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Height (mm)159.2158.2
Thickness (mm)6.96.4
Weight (g)282271
Width (mm)128.2128.1

Launch

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Announced2020, August 052021, August 11
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, September 18Available. Released 2021, August 27

Network

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - SM-F916BHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-F916B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - Europe
5G Bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 Sub6 - SM-F916B1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Bluetooth55.2
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version3.23.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E

Sound

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5GSamsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

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