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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Specifications

Also known as Samsung Galaxy W21 5G for Chinese market with dual SIM cards slot

Samsung

Released 2020, Sep 18

12 GB RAM · Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)

  • 282g, 6.9mm thickness
  • Android 10, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
  • 256GB/512GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 8.8
Display 8.6
Performance 8.8
Camera 8.1
Body 6.3
Gaming 8.7
Software 4.4
Connectivity 7.7
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 8/10

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Quick specifications

7.6"

1768x2208 pixels

12MP

2160p

12GB RAM

Snapdragon 865 5G+

4500mAh

25W11W

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8 /10
Performance 8.8/10
Battery 8.8/10
Display 8.6/10
Camera 8.1/10
Body 6.3/10
Gaming 8.7/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 7.7/10
Sensors 7.2/10
7 nm 3.09 GHz BT 5.0 Wi‑Fi 6.0 2020

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
??? CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - SM-F916B
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-F916U1
??? CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - SM-F916B
??? 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 - SM-F916U1
5G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 Sub6 - SM-F916B
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
Announced 2020, August 05
Status Available. Released 2020, September 18
Dimensions Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 13.8-16.8 mm
Weight 282 g (9.95 oz)
Build Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM
Type Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size 7.6 inches, 180.8 cm2 (~88.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1768 x 2208 pixels (~373 ppi density)
??? Cover display:

Super AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

6.23 inches, 816 x 2260 pixels, 25:9 ratio
OS Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1.1
Chipset Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 650
Card slot No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
??? UFS 3.1
Triple 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8??m, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0??m, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom

12 MP, f/2.2, 123??, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12??m
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Single 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22??m

Cover camera:

10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22??m
Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
??? High-bitrate audio support

Tuned by AKG
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 3.2
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
??? Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)

Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Type Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging 25W wired

11W wireless

4.5W reverse wireless
Colors Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Thom Browne Edition, Aston Martin Racing Edition
Models SM-F916B, SM-F916U, SM-F916U1, SM-F916N, SM-F9160, SM-F916W, SCG05
SAR EU 0.86 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Price About 960 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 564907 (v8)

GeekBench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 714 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 81h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G good for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G scores 87/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has a 4,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G have?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G features a 7.60-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G have?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is available with 12 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G 8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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