Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G (2020)

Foldable screen opens new possibilities ; Excellent hardware quality ; Reassuring hinge and screen durability ; Very good triple camera ; Top-end specs and core flagship features

Heavy and awkward to use one-handed ; Many apps aren't optimized for foldables ; Much more expensive than most phones

Improved durability, build quality, usability, and design. The Flex mode opens the door to various new use cases.

No ingress protection rating.

Finally, there's really not much that can be done about prohibitive pricing at this point in time. That final hindrance of foldable display adoption will, hopefully, get addressed gradually in time. However, if the price is really the only objective...

It’s a tablet AND a phone! ; Both displays are bigger and better ; Improved design and build quality ; Solid performance

Extravagantly expensive ; Multitasking isn’t intuitive ; Many apps aren’t optimized for tablets/foldables

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Versatile app layouts thanks to Flex Mode ; Sturdy hinge and bigger screens ; Decent camera system

No Micro SD card slot ; Average battery life ; Bulky in size and weight

The best way to describe the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that it's a powerful handset and a pleasure to use. It may not have the best battery life or the most impressive camera, but it does successfully deliver a reliable smartphone that transforms into...

Much bigger front Cover Display Refined second-gen hinge Improved split-screen software

As expensive as phones come Lacks Samsung’s best cameras No microSD card slot

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the only foldable phone you should consider buying in 2020 if you want to maximize that satisfying ‘wow’ factor when showing it off. It feels like you own a smartphone from the future when you collapse its tablet-sized...

Big, high refresh rate glass screen ; Big, actually usable cover display ; Improved, but not yet great, tablet interface

Awkward form factor when closed ; Expensive ; Cameras are a step down from the Note 20 Ultra or Galaxy S20

Samsung’s latest foldable phone / tablet has everything going for it: a big glass screen that folds in half, a big outer screen you can actually use, and maybe decent durability. Too bad it costs $2,000.

Fully usable both open and closed ; More durable than previous models ; Excellent performance

Expensive ; Android multi-window mode feels tacked on ; Awkwardly placed speakers

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 fixes many of the flaws of the original to deliver a foldable big-screen experience that really works, for the first folding phone we recommend.

Much bigger front screen High-end specs and camera

Not waterproof Pricing puts it out of reach for many

Based on our limited time with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, it appears that Samsung has addressed all the complaints users had with the original Fold. It’s still a premium device with a specific target market, but the larger screens and better software make it...

Innovative foldable form factor ; Unmatched multitasking capabilities ; Massive 7.6-inch 120Hz display ; Solid photo/video quality ; Excellent software support

Shockingly expensive ; No dust/water resistance ; Bulky vs. traditional phone

After almost a month using the Galaxy Z Fold 2, I’m convinced that foldables aren’t going to be a fad, which made me consider what I want from the Galaxy Z Fold 3.