Just as we predicted last year, the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 ( official page ) brings a vast array of improvements: performance, display quality, charge speed, practical functionalities. This is a powerful update.

State of the art technology; Excellent performance; Incredible foldable display quality; Practical even when fully closed

Unusual form-factor; App support could be better; Expensive

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is without a doubt the best foldable smartphone on the market (not that there are too many options to choose from in the first place), taking full advantage of its hybrid form factor, but with no direct competitor worthy of the name, it's a pretty easy title to flaunt, if...

Optimized for one-handed operation; Solid hinge; Unfolded screen is sublime and almost bezel-less; The much larger cover screen; Intuitive multi-tasking ability; The power of the Snapdragon 865+ chipset

The price; The ordinary camera module; The average battery; Flexible mode can be improved

There's lots to like about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, except maybe the price....

High-quality build Excellent main display Solid battery life Good cameras Multitasking

Expensive Bulky Can be awkward No IP rating

Does the Z Fold 2 finally keep the foldable phones' promise for an everyday display AND a larger one when you need it, all in one pocketable device? A PhoneArena review...

Head-turning; bragging-rights form factor used for added multitasking value; Keeps the small-to-big foldable phones' promise thanks to the large Cover Display; Smooth scrolling and interface on the first foldable 120Hz display; Very usable with one hand on the go when closed; Smooth performance,...

More expensive than the OG Fold with twice less base storage; Still a thick and heavy phone to carry around; especially with a case on; Squished and tiny keyboard on the narrow cover screen; Taking selfies with the main camera could be less convoluted a process; 8K video-capable processor but no...

Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold2 is a great device that brings a cool form factor to the market but it’s still relatively priced out of reach for most people, especially considering you can get similar features on Samsung’s other phones.

Great look screen with 120Hz refresh rate, Smooth performance, Great cameras, The larger cover display is helpful for quick access, The folding mechanism is solid

Expensive, No official water or dust resistance rating, Display crease can be noticeable

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is a piece of the future that you can try out right now. That may be great, but it comes at a price. Samsung wants just under €2,000 for its innovative smartphone, for which you will receive a premium device that still has a sensitive folding screen.

great; flexible hinge; high-quality build; large screens with narrow bezels; good software customisation; precise GPS module; plenty of power; fast Wi-Fi performance; good memory capacity; balanced speakers; long battery life

the screen is still sensitive; awfully expensive; bulky to carry around in a trouser pocket; throttling under load; average microphones; Dual-SIM connectivity only with an eSIM

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.

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 is the best foldable you can buy right now.”

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

Of all the manufacturers to try and create a folding smartphone with one big tablet-sized screen inside, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the most complete package. It's a huge improvement on the first-generation device in terms of design, but issues remain with the flexible display market still being...

Big screen is a great platform for reading and games; More split-screen room for multi-window multi-tasking; Well-built hinge and more durable than first-gen; Outer screen more useful this time around; Versatile camera system

Plastic screen film causes excessive smudging and feels 'sticky'; Main screen isn't the most responsive; Quite chunky in hand when folded; Very expensive

In a year nobody could’ve predicted, where each day seemed hell-bent on eclipsing the former with fresh horror, surprise, or both, it’s been tough to stand out as a category-defining gadget.

Foldable display actually feels usable now; Multitasking on a tablet-like screen is great; Build quality is more reassuring; This feels like what the future could be

Very expensive; Cameras not up to Samsung's non-folding flagships; Foldable display still requires some TLC; Third-party apps still have to catch up