The Samsung Galaxy Fold Foldable Phone is back! With flagship specs, two incredible screens, and six camera lenses, it’s a beast of a device — but more importantly, it heralds the introduction of a new age of smartphones.
But just because it’s the next big thing doesn’t mean you should abandon the current spate of great smartphones to embrace the fold. If you’re looking for a powerful Samsung flagship with a huge screen, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus should also be on the list of considerations. So which should you buy?
The futuristic Galaxy Fold Foldable Phone, or the stylish and elegant Galaxy S10 Plus? We took a look to find out.
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| Size | Folded: 160.9 x 62.9 x 17 mm (6.33 x 2.48 x 0.67 inches). Unfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 7.5 mm (6.33 x 4.64 x 0.30 inches) | 157.6 × 74.1 × 7.8 mm (6.20 × 2.91 × 0.30 inches) |
| Weight | 263 grams (9.28 ounces) | 175 grams (6.17 ounces) |
| Screen size | Folded: 4.6-inch Super AMOLED. Unfolded: 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | Folded: 1,680 x 720 pixels (397 pixels-per-inch). Unfolded: 2,152 × 1,536 pixels (362 pixels-per-inch). | 3,040 × 1,440 pixels (526 pixels per inch) |
| Operating system | Android 9.0 Pie (under One UI) | Android 9.0 Pie (under One UI) |
| Storage space | 512GB | 128GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| MicroSD card slot | No | Yes, up to 512GB |
| Tap-to-pay services | Google Pay, Samsung Pay | Google Pay, Samsung Pay |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Camera | Triple lens 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, 12MP variable aperture, and 12MP telephoto lens rear, 10MP front (folded), and dual 10MP and 8MP front (unfolded) | Triple lens 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, 12MP variable aperture, and 12MP telephoto rear, 10MP, and 8MP front dual lens |
| Video | 2,160p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps | 2,160p at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 720p at 960 fps |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | USB-C | 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, in-display | Yes, ultrasonic in-display |
| Water resistance | No | IP68 |
| Battery | 4,380mAh (LTE model), 4,325mAh (5G model)Fast charging (QuickCharge 2.0)Qi wireless charging | 4,100mAhFast charging (QuickCharge 2.0)Qi wireless charging |
| App marketplace | Google Play Store | Google Play Store |
| Network support | AT&T, T-Mobile | T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint |
| Colors | Silver, black, green, and blue | Prism black, prism white, prism blue, flamingo pink, ceramic black, ceramic white |
| Price | $1,980 | $1,000 |
| Buy from | Samsung, AT&T | Samsung, Amazon |
| Review score | 3.5 out of 5 stars | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
