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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B) vs Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Samsung Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Z X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B) 26Points
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B) vs Z (SM-Z9005)} 6 Advantages Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1768x2208 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+372 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs306 PPI
+7.6"58%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 10MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1500 apps
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
282 grams (9.87 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)107%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices
Flexible Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
ModelGalaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold2 5G SM-F916BSamsung SM-Z9005 for Indian developers, Samsung Redwood
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
India
India
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/18/2020, Announced: 8/5/20208/1/2014
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)69.8 x 138.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.44 in)
Weight282 grams (9.87 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Display typeFlexible Super AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size7.6" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1768x2208 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)372 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
System versionAndroid 10Tizen 2.2.1
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 564907 (v8)
Geekbench: 12607 (v4.4), 2715 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB (12GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasCover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Black, Brown
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Fold 2 (SM-F916B)Samsung Z (SM-Z9005)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)0.734W/kg (head), 0.304W/kg (body)
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