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 a more attractive proposition for those who...

Much bigger front screen; High-end specs and camera

Not waterproof; Pricing puts it out of reach for many

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

Depending on how you count, it’s either the second, third, or even fourth iteration of Samsung’s folding phone design. The first was pulled from the market days before release because it was too fragile. The second was the official release, but it was still surrounded by a fog of uncertainty.

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

With the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung might just have the first great foldable. Its design has been fortified significantly. Both of its screens are bigger and better than before. It uses the fastest smartphone processor you’ll find in an Android phone today.

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

One year ago, I purchased and reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Fold , finding it to be an engineering marvel worth considering. I then spent a month with the Fold before moving on to other new smartphones.

Stunning achievement in engineering; High quality materials; fit; and finish; 5G and excellent RF performance; Optimized cover and inside displays; Ample fast RAM and internal storage; Improved software for multitasking

No dust/water resistance; Expensive

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a much improved foldable smartphone, but apps and Android still need to catch up.

I started out as a folding phone critic. In fact, I bought the Z Flip we reviewed this spring with the full intention of pointing out how dumb the idea was, except I was dead wrong.

Build quality Some of the nicest hardware I've ever touched; Folding screen Big, super-smooth, bright display; Bigger cover display It's large enough you can actually do stuff on it; Multitasking This has enough space and the right tools to do real work on a phone.

Price $2,000 is whole lot of money to spend on a phone; Average cameras Not living up to the price tag; Folding screen Unarguably less durable than a Gorilla Glass or Victus display; No IP rating Understandable given the design, but still a bummer.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has arrived! With life now complete, I’ll be exiting – was great knowing you all. Fine, I won’t leave just yet because we have an unboxing to do, probably a review, tips and tricks, the works. But then, I’m just not sure how Android will need to try any longer since Tim and I...

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is miles ahead of any other foldable device on the market right now.

Both displays are now usable; Impressive battery life; More durable than you'd expect

Very thick and heavy; Super expensive; Multi-window mode doesn't seem to be polished enough