Galaxy Fold
The first mainstream foldable — a tablet that fits in a pocket.
The Galaxy Fold is a foldable Samsung smartphone released Sep 2019, with a launch price of $1980. It pairs the Snapdragon 855 with a 7.3" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED display, a 12 MP wide + 12 MP 2x tele + 16 MP UW main camera and a 4380 mAh, 15W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The foldable that started it all. Standout strengths: first mainstream foldable — genuine tablet experience and snapdragon 855 + 12 gb flagship internals. Main trade-off: fragile launch — delayed for screen redesign.
The foldable that started it all.
Galaxy Fold was the first mainstream foldable phone — a 7.3" tablet that folds into a pocketable slab. Its rocky launch forced a hinge redesign, but it proved the form factor was real and kicked off the entire foldable category.
Read the full review- First mainstream foldable — genuine tablet experience
- Snapdragon 855 + 12 GB flagship internals
- App Continuity between cover and main screen
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy Fold compares
| Galaxy Fold | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Apple A15 Bionic | SD 8 Gen 1 |
| Display | 7.3" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP wide + 12 MP 2x tele + 16 MP UW | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 4380 mAh, 15W | 4,352 mAh | 3,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $1980 | $1,099 | $799 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy Fold released?
The Galaxy Fold was released in Sep 2019.
How much does the Galaxy Fold cost?
The Galaxy Fold launched at $1980 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy Fold screen size and type?
The Galaxy Fold has a 7.3" QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy Fold use?
The Galaxy Fold is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy Fold have?
The Galaxy Fold ships with 12 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy Fold battery capacity?
The Galaxy Fold has a 4380 mAh, 15W battery.
What is the Galaxy Fold main camera?
The Galaxy Fold has a 12 MP wide + 12 MP 2x tele + 16 MP UW main camera.
Does the Galaxy Fold have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Galaxy Fold includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 12 MP 2x, OIS.
How much does the Galaxy Fold weigh?
The Galaxy Fold weighs 276 g.
What colours does the Galaxy Fold come in?
The Galaxy Fold is available in 3 colours: Cosmos Black, Space Silver, Astro Blue.
Is the Galaxy Fold worth buying?
Galaxy Fold was the first mainstream foldable phone — a 7.3" tablet that folds into a pocketable slab. Its rocky launch forced a hinge redesign, but it proved the form factor was real and kicked off the entire foldable category. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy Fold an editorial score of 80/100.
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