S Pen Fold Edition sold separately. Only use the Samsung S Pen Fold Edition designed exclusively for Galaxy Z Fold3 5G/Fold4 or S Pen Pro. All other S Pens or stylus pens not designed for Galaxy Z Fold4 (including those by other manufacturers) may damage the screen. The Galaxy Z Fold4 does not have a built in slot for the S Pen. S Pen support is limited to the Main Screen. Flex mode supported at angles between 75°and 115°. Some apps may not be supported in Flex mode. It is recommended to keep the phone stationary while in Flex mode. Both Super AMOLED displays are capable of a 120Hz variable refresh rate, but only the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can manage a Quad HD (1440 x 3088) resolution for a super-sharp 496 ppi. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 can only hit 1768 x 2208 and 373 ppi. Fully extended, the Fold 2’s screen measures a whopping 7.6-inches. Throw in a significantly squarer 5:4 aspect ratio, and you have a much more expansive canvas on which to enjoy media content. speeds are going to vary by region and carrier, according to our tests in New York City. We experienced sub-6 ‘5G’ at 200Mbps on T-Mobile, and then, minutes later in the very same spot, much faster mmWave 5G at 1.6Gbps on Verizon. The tradeoff is that the slower sub-6 speeds worked indoors as well as outside, while mmWave required us to stand outside directly under a 5G antenna. The Fold 2 – like all 5G phones in 2020 – feels future-proofed more than it’s constantly super fast.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is both thinner and lighter than the previous model, which you’ll notice as soon as you pull it out of the box. Some 10g has been shaved off the Galaxy Z Fold 5’s overall weight, which now comes in at 253g versus the Fold 4’s 263g. It’s thinner than last year’s model, too, at just 13.44mm (a difference of 2.4mm).UK calls/texts to standard UK landlines and mobiles and when roaming in our Europe Zone. Fair Usage policy applies. Special and out of bundle numbers chargeable.4G phone required to access 4G. 4G available in selected areas. This is a big, but still just about manageable, phone at 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1mm. At 208g, it’s heavy, but again far more easy to wield than other super-phones. Samsung’s Exynos 990 chipset didn’t get utilized in the Fold 2, and that’s good news for everyone in the UK and other regions. The Exynos 990, found in the Note 20 series, outside of the US, showed weaker performance and battery life than Qualcomm’s chip in our testing. All of this information would normally be crammed onto one small smartphone screen, so Flex Mode has the potential to dramatically declutter the Android interface – it reminds us of what the Asus Zenbook Duo is doing for laptops with its screen embedded in the top part of the keyboard case. Here’s Samsung’s big problem though: while Flex Mode applies to a few other apps, like video calls and Google Duo, it’s not compatible with more than a handful.

As for video, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 is capable of recording at 8K footage at 30fps, which isn’t stabilised. Your best bet, however, is to drop the resolution to 4K and enable 60fps for the smoothest-looking footage, and it’s here the Z Fold 5 really excels. Video is crisp, detailed and practically judder free. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Verdict There’s actually extra screen real estate here that the official screen specs don’t show. Gone is the Fold 1’s oversized cutout in the top-right corner along with its second ‘depth’ camera. The single front camera is housed in a small display punch-hole, and dropping from two inside cameras to just one didn’t make a difference to our portrait photos (Samsung is presumably using software to distinguish depth). As it is, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra continues to remain relevant thanks to this exclusive inclusion. The housing mechanism is as elegant as they come, while the functionality is more powerful than ever. Its pronounced camera module seemed extremely in-your-face at the time, but seems almost restrained by modern standards, thanks in large part to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. It only adds to that industrial-chic look. That’s twice the price of the Galaxy S20, so to sweeten the deal, Samsung is offering its ‘Z Premier Service’ in most regions. Current benefits include 1:1 VIP customer service, and, bizarrely, a meal from a Michelin star restaurant and a FairwayPass for a round of ‘elite’ golf.

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As time has moved on, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has been largely superseded by the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - integrated S Pen aside. Meanwhile there’s been nothing to take the place of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 as yet.Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited (Registered no: 03086621), registered at Samsung House, 2000 Hillswood Drive, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0RS, United Kingdom, acts as credit broker and not lender, and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FRN 727333). Glow Financial Services Limited, 71 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BE. Registered No. 09127663, authorised and regulated by the FCA (Reference No. 751308), acting as lender, under brand licence as Samsung Finance (powered by Glow) through Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited works with multiple lenders. Battery Capacity (Typical) : Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4365mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the leader in this still niche market. It's truly future-proof, not only with that mighty 7.2-inch QXGA+ 120Hz fold out inner screen but also another 6.2-inch front screen and all the speed of 5G connectivity. You also get a triple rear camera with a 12MP + 12MP + 12MP setup and a dual front camera system with 10MP + 10MP lenses. Change your airtime tariff after 30 days and then once every billing month during your minimum contract period, choosing from a selected family of tariffs. Some tariff extras are only available on the starting tariff, are not transferable, and may be lost if you change to an ineligible tariff. Devices are subject to availability. We mentioned the Z Fold 2 can go almost anywhere. It’s not waterproof or dust-proof, like most phones at this price point. But it can go the distance. We experienced all-day battery life in our testing, and the phone comes with a 25W charger in the box for what Samsung calls ‘Super Fast Charging’. It also supports fast 11W wireless charging (that’s a bit slower than the usual 15W wireless charging we see on new Samsung phones), and reverse wireless charging, in case those new Galaxy Buds Live need some juice.

Dimension when unfolded (HxWxD, mm): *Depth measurement when unfolded does not include the frame of the main display. Considering this is exactly the same lineup as the previous model, the image results are largely the same. That is to say, it delivers good quality but with room for improvement. Generally speaking, images look great, with bold, punchy and vivid colours that appear to leap from the screen. Pictures look best if you use the main sensor at the default 1x zoom or the 3x optical zoom lens, with a huge amount of detail capture and excellent use of HDR. User Available Memory: User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. The prices shown are our recommended repair prices for out of warranty screen replacement. This is a representative example of a reasonable repair cost for an out of warranty screen repair at any of our Authorised Service Centres. The price may change should any additional work be required to your device and you may be able to find a cheaper price by shopping around.

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Display Size: Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.2" in a full rectangle and 6.2" accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole. There’s more to the Fold 2 screen than intricate folding mechanisms. Its size and refresh rate have been boosted so much that there’s absolutely no reason to consider buying a Fold 1, and current owners will feel instant regret for buying Gen 1 technology (we can’t say we didn’t warn you in our original review). Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4275mAh. Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2022.07.07-07.12 in USA with pre-release versions of SM-F936U under default setting using 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors. Fast Wireless Charger sold separately. Applies to calls made in in the UK and when roaming in our Europe Zone to standard landlines and mobiles. Minute minimum charges apply 2. Text message Despite being the cheaper phone, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has far better photographic chops than the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It’s led by a meaty a 1/1.33" 108MP wide sensor with a fast f/1.8 aperture. This utilizes a 9-in–1 pixel binning technique to produce impressively sharp shots.