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Samsung Galaxy Fold

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,380 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2019).

2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)
Overall
C+
Performance
B+
Display
B+
Battery
C+
Camera
C
Charging
C
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size7.3" · Unfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 160.9 x 62.9 x 15.5 mm
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
RAM12GB
Storage512GB
Main Camera12 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓7.3" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Heavy at 276g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2019, February. Released 2019, September
Also Known As
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-F900F (Global); SM-F900U (USA); SM-F900W (Canada); SM-F9000 (China, Hong Kong); SM-F900N (Korea)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
RAM
12GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
Storage
512GB
Memory Card
No
💻 Display
Size
7.3"
Resolution
1536×2152
Sharpness
362 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Multi-Camera Setup
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Main Video
4K@60fps, 1080p@60/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie
10 MP
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Features
HDR
🔋 Battery
Capacity
4,380 mAh
Adequate for moderate use
Type
Li-Po 4380 mAh, non-removable
Charging
15W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
276g
On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket
Dimensions
Unfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm Folded: 160.9 x 62.9 x 15.5 mm
Build
Glass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green, Astro Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
🔊 Sound
3.5mm Jack
No
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Radio
No
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Fold does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Fold supports eSIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Fold supports wireless charging (15W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless).
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Fold can wirelessly charge other devices.
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless).
No, the Samsung Galaxy Fold does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + eSIM.
No, the Samsung Galaxy Fold does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has stereo speakers.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold uses USB Type-C 3.1.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.

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