Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 arrives September 18 for just under $2000

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What you need to know

  • The Galaxy Z Fold 2 launches on September 18th for $1999.
  • Pre-orders begin September 2nd, with particularly high trade-in offers for owners of previous foldables including the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip.
  • Samsung is including a Z Premiere concierge service with the Z Fold 2, with luxury perks like meal delivery and exclusive club memberships.

After teasing the device at its Unpacked event last month, Samsung’s sequel to the original Galaxy Fold is finally official, with a hefty price just a penny shy of $2000. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a gorgeous refresh that improves upon many of the original Fold’s design traits, most notably expanding the cover display to span nearly the entirety of the outer glass, as well as eliminating the large notch from the phone’s inner display.

Operating System Android 10
Display 7.6 inches, 22.5:18 aspect ratio, 2208×1768 (373 ppi) resolution, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display 6.2 inches, 25:9 aspect ratio, 2260×816 (386 ppi) resolution, Super AMOLED cover display
Processor Snapdragon 865+ (all variants)
Memory 12GB
Storage 256GB
Expandable Storage No
Rear Camera 12MP, ƒ/1.8, 1.8μm, 4K60fps (wide-angle) 12MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.12μm (ultra-wide) 12MP, ƒ/2.4, 1.0μm, 2x optical zoom, 10x digital (telephoto)
Front Camera 10MP, ƒ/2.2, 1.22μm
Security Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery 4500mAh, 25W Fast Charging, 4.5W Wireless PowerShare
Dimensions 68 x 159.2 x 16.8mm (folded) 128.2 x 159.2 x 6.9mm (unfolded)
Weight 282g
Colors Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze

Fans of high refresh rate displays will be pleased with the Z Fold 2’s new 120Hz refresh rate on the inner display. Just like we saw on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung is employing a variable refresh rate with the Galaxy Z Fold 2, dropping its display down to as little as 10Hz when possible to preserve battery life. Meanwhile, the cover display remains at a constant 60Hz.

The outer glass of the Z Fold 2 has been fortified with Gorilla Glass Victus on the cover display, and Gorilla Glass 6 protecting the back panel. Similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, there’s also a factory-installed screen protector on the UTG (ultra-thin glass) inner display. The Z Fold 2’s new “sweeper” hinge should protect the inner display from microabrasions and other damage caused by small debris, but in the event of an accident, Samsung is offering a one-time screen replacement within the phone’s warranty period, at a reduced rate of $149.

That hinge features a thinner gap between panels than on last year’s Galaxy Fold, and Samsung is allowing users to customize the color of the Z Fold 2’s hinge free of charge during the ordering process, allowing for a nice personal touch on each device.

Each Galaxy Z Fold 2 also comes with a special Z Premiere concierge service that, similar to some high-end credit cards, offers a number of VIP perks including pre-prepared Michelin meal delivery, a one-year FoundersCard membership, and a membership to ClubCorp, making clear the Z Fold 2’s positioning as a luxury item.

As if that positioning weren’t clear enough, Samsung is also launching a designer edition of the Z Fold 2 in partnership with Thom Browne, available September 25th for an eye-watering $3299. With it comes a special edition box, a pair of Galaxy Buds Live, a Galaxy Watch 3, a Thom Browne carrying bag, and some other small accessories.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 launches on September 18th for $1999.99, with availability both unlocked and through AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the U.S. Elsewhere, carrier availability will of course vary, but interestingly, all variants of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+ processor. Exynos adversaries, rejoice!

Pre-orders for the Z Fold 2 go live September 2nd, with Samsung’s usual high trade-in offers in effect. Owners of previous foldables like the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip will be eligible for especially high incentives of up to $800 off.

Farewell, flat

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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$1999 at Samsung

A massively refined take

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 improves on a number of the original Fold’s design traits, and includes modern specs and 5G support. Its hefty price won’t appeal to most buyers, but it could be worth the money to foldable enthusiasts and multitaskers.

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