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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
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7.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
6.2" Super AMOLED Cover
7nm Octa-Core 3.09GHz
12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
12MP+12MP+12MP Rear
5G Sub6/mmWave
4500mAh Dual Battery
Fast Wired & Wireless
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, UWB
Folded: 16.8mm hinge
282g
SM-F916 Family
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Display
Main: 7.6" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2208x1768, 373ppi, 120Hz)
Cover: 6.2" HD+ Super AMOLED (2260x816, 386ppi)
Chipset & Memory
7nm 64-bit octa-core CPU (3.09+2.40+1.80GHz)
12GB RAM + 256GB UFS 3.1 (512GB in select markets)
Camera System
12MP ultra-wide F2.2 + 12MP wide F1.8 OIS + 12MP telephoto F2.4 OIS
Front: 10MP F2.2; Cover: 10MP F2.2
Battery & Charging
4500mAh typical dual battery
Fast wired (QC2.0/AFC) & Fast Wireless (WPC/PMA); Wireless PowerShare
Connectivity
5G NSA/SA/Sub6/mmWave (market dependent)
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Storage & SIM
256GB internal (UFS 3.1); no microSD slot
1 eSIM + 1 Nano SIM (global)
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G was introduced as the second-generation foldable from Samsung, refining the original Galaxy Fold design with a larger main display and a usable cover display. Official Samsung sources captured in this workflow provide precise release timing and market scope.
- Model family: SM-F916 family (e.g., SM-F916U for AT&T)
- Announcement: 1 September 2020 (Samsung Newsroom global)
- Global availability: 18 September 2020 in around 40 markets including the U.S. and Korea
- Pre-order start (U.S.): 2 September 2020 at 12:01 a.m. ET
- U.S. retail availability: 18 September 2020 via Samsung.com, carriers, and select retailers
- Launch price (MSRP): Not captured as a numeric value in the official Samsung sources used here; trade-in and buyback programmes were offered without a stated full retail price
Body & Build
The Galaxy Z Fold2 adopts a refined foldable design with a hideaway hinge and a larger cover screen. Official Samsung pages list standard and custom colour options.
- Folded dimensions: 159.2 x 68.0 x 13.8-16.8 mm (thinnest at sagging side, thickest at hinge)
- Unfolded dimensions: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.0-6.9 mm (screen to frame)
- Weight: 282 grams
- Standard colours: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze
- Custom hinge colours (select markets): Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red, Metallic Blue
- Biometrics: Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor, face recognition
Display System
The device features two displays: a large foldable main screen and a cover display, both using Samsung’s AMOLED technology.
- Main display: 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display (22.5:18 aspect ratio, 2208 x 1768 resolution, 373 ppi)
- Refresh rate: 120Hz adaptable refresh rate on the main screen
- Cover display: 6.2-inch HD+ Super AMOLED (25:9 aspect ratio, 2260 x 816 resolution, 386 ppi)
- Colour depth and HDR: Not specified at launch, but Dynamic AMOLED 2X typically supports HDR10+
Camera System
The Galaxy Z Fold2 is equipped with a triple rear camera array and dual selfie cameras (main screen and cover).
- Rear cameras: 12MP ultra-wide (F2.2, 123° FOV) + 12MP wide-angle (Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8) + 12MP telephoto (PDAF, OIS, F2.4)
- Optical zoom: 0.5x (ultra-wide) and 2x (telephoto); digital zoom up to 10x
- Front camera (main screen): 10MP (F2.2)
- Cover camera: 10MP (F2.2)
- Video recording: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60fps; no 8K recording support
- Video playback: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60fps
Platform & Software
The Fold2 launched with Android 10 and Samsung’s One UI, and Samsung committed to long-term software support.
- Operating system at launch: Android 10 with Samsung One UI
- Processor: 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor with CPU speeds up to 3.09GHz + 2.40GHz + 1.80GHz
- Software support promise: Three generations of Android OS upgrades (source: Samsung Newsroom)
- Additional software features: Samsung DeX (wireless), Samsung Pay (MST/NFC), Dolby Atmos, UHQ 32-bit audio
Key Features & Foldable Innovation
The Galaxy Z Fold2 introduced significant refinements to the foldable form factor, focusing on durability, display continuity, and multitasking.
- Hideaway hinge: New CAM mechanism with sweeper technology to prevent dust ingress (no IP rating claimed in source)
- Cover display usability: 6.2-inch Super AMOLED with full app support when folded
- Flex mode: Adaptive split-screen layouts for apps when partially unfolded
- Multi‑window up to 3 active apps on the main display
- Custom hinge colours available in select markets for personalisation
- Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos, support for 32-bit and DSD audio
Battery & Charging
- Battery capacity (typical): 4500mAh dual battery
- Rated minimum: 4365mAh (Global Newsroom); 4400mAh (Samsung Business support)
- Wired charging: Fast Charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC
- Wireless charging: Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
- Wireless PowerShare: Supported for charging other devices
- In-box charger: Travel adapter and data cable included; market dependent
Connectivity & Sensors
The Galaxy Z Fold2 supports a comprehensive set of modern wireless standards, though some features vary by market.
- 5G: NSA, SA, Sub6, and mmWave (availability depends on carrier/market)
- LTE: Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, 7CA, LAA, Cat.20 (up to 2Gbps down)
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
- Bluetooth: v5.0
- USB: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- NFC: Yes
- UWB (Ultra Wide Band): Supported; availability varies by market/law
- Location: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
- SIM: One eSIM + one Nano SIM (global)
- Sensors: Accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic, hall, proximity, light, side fingerprint
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G (SM-F916 family) is a premium foldable smartphone that launched globally in September 2020. It features a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display with 120Hz refresh rate, a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED cover display, 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage, a triple camera system with telephoto, 5G connectivity, and a 4500mAh dual battery. Official Samsung sources do not provide a numeric launch MSRP in this workflow; water resistance is not rated in the captured material. The device supports fast wired and wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare, Samsung DeX, and three generations of OS upgrades.
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