As a smartphone slash tablet that costs PHP 109,990 , the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is no gimmick. It aims to be a productivity workhorse, and I guess you can say that it’s also growing to be a status symbol.

Like the headline implies, Samsung has improved on this version of the Fold so much. The build quality of the chassis and hinge feel so much better than their first outing, the extension of the Cover Screen makes for a better overall experience with the device, and there are just so many use cases...

The thing is, for the Rs 1,49,999 that you are paying for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, you get an undoubtedly unique and undeniably premium smartphone experience. It learns from the predecessor and that truly shows. Yes, you may take some getting used to the form factor, as it folds and unfolds.

As we mentioned earlier at the beginning of this review, this is not a phone that can be easily recommended to consumers. At the price of RM7999, this is obviously a device that's aimed at wealthy lifestyle consumers.

It’s been two years since the first foldable phones captured the imagination of people, but I still get curious looks whenever I pull one out, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 I’ve been trying out lately.

Much larger cover screen; 120Hz display; more refined design; larger interior display; 5G support

Big; heavy; no official dust or water resistance rating; extremely expensive

Better folding. Samsung has made numerous improvements to the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G compared to its predecessor. There is a new hinge with more options, almost full screen displays and better battery life, for example. But the high price has remained from last year's model.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is a piece of the future that you can try out right now. That may be g...

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;

Repasa las especificaciones, precio y ficha técnica del Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2.

It feels like a finished product as opposed to the prototype feel of its predecessor

Hannah Stryker / Review Geek The iPhone 14 is the latest iteration of Apple’s flagship device. Since its launch, the iPhone has set the standard of what a smartphone is, what it does, and how it looks. Fifteen years later, it’s still doing that.

Top-notch cameras, Amazing display, Snappy performance, Great battery life

It's just "this year's iPhone"