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

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...

Samsung's third folding phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, costs $1,999. That's a high price, but the Z Fold 2 is also the most elegant take on the most innovative new smartphone form factor we've seen in years. It also does what a third-generation product should: It keeps the great ideas from the first Fold, fixes the obvious flaws, adds some learnings from the Galaxy Z Flip, and translates all of that into a folding phone that has the right flagship specs for the price and a real point of view. So while the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expensive, it's also the only folding smartphone we think is worth recommending right now.The Case for Folding Phones Folding and dual-screen phones exist because people keep wanting bigger screens, but they don't want to have to carry a tablet in their pocket. That makes sense. A lot of things are better on a bigger screen, like games, reading, spreadsheets, and even video chat. But there's a boundary at about three inches wide where it becomes impossible to easi...

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

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

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

“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

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 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