Testseek.com have collected 315 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-F916 Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-F916 Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G.
September 2020
(84%)
315 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
113 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
840100315
The editors liked
Pros
Fully usable both open and closed
More durable than previous models
Excellent performance
Improved durability
Build quality
Usability
And design. The Flex mode opens the door to various new use cases
The two displays are bigger
Brighter
More color-accurate. The larger cover display makes all the difference
Surprisingly solid battery lif
Bigger Front Display
Great Design
Beautiful Display
Great Gaming Device
Meaningful Improvements
The editors didn't like
Cons
Expensive
Android multi-window mode feels tacked on
Awkwardly placed speakers
No ingress protection rating
No microSD slot
Adaptive refresh rate logic is buggy and needs some work
The Snapdragon 865+ chipset is a bit thermally-constrained and underperforms slightly
While the Z Fold 2 will definitely burn a big hole in your pocket, there is hardly any other smartphone that can be considered a worthy alternative. Among all other accolades, it is the display and the sound setup that takes the biggest trophy. There is o...
Bigger Front Display, Great Design, Beautiful Display, Great Gaming Device, Meaningful Improvements
Cameras Can be better, No Memory Expansion Slot, Bulky, Heavy, No Cover In The Box
If you're looking for a groundbreaking phone that truly sets you apart from the herd, the Z Fold 2 is that phone to get. With great performance, killer looks and a gorgeous display, the Z Fold 2 may just be our phone of the year. Not just for doing the ri...
Abstract: 'Foldable Smartphones' are a long way from being a mainstream but that doesn't stop smartphone manufacturers from launching new and improved iterations. At present, Samsung has the widest portfolio of foldable smartphones with three devices available for...
Abstract: Samsung's new generation foldable smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 – was unveiled for the world earlier this month. It was announced at $1,999 (US price), and this time around, Samsung didn't take much of a time to release it in India because the...
Abstract: Samsung either has to be one of the biggest risk takers in the world or just plain confident about its foldable display tech, to have launched its third foldable smartphone in less than two years. The first Galaxy Fold, launched in February 2019, was marr...
Improved durability, build quality, usability, and design. The Flex mode opens the door to various new use cases, The two displays are bigger, brighter, more color-accurate. The larger cover display makes all the difference, Surprisingly solid battery lif
No ingress protection rating, No microSD slot, Adaptive refresh rate logic is buggy and needs some work, The Snapdragon 865+ chipset is a bit thermally-constrained and underperforms slightly, Charging speed underperforms for its 25W rating
CompetitionFinding something worthy to be called an alternative to the Z Fold2 is a tall task. In fact, seeing how Samsung is still breaking ground on the foldable display tech and this particular form factor, it is almost impossible. One could argue that...
Bottom LineThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 fixes many of the flaws of the original to deliver a foldable big-screen experience that really works, for the first folding phone we recommend...
Versatile app layouts thanks to Flex Mode,Sturdy hinge and bigger screens,Decent camera system,
No Micro SD card slot, Average battery life, Bulky in size and weight,
The best way to describe the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is that it's a powerful handset and a pleasure to use. It may not have the best battery life or the most impressive camera, but it does successfully deliver a reliable smartphone that transforms into a...
Published: 2021-02-11, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Are phones that unfold into tablets really the future of mobiles? And is flexible screen technology really ready for prime time? I spent four months with the £1,800 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 to find out.The second iteration of Samsung's smartphone that unfo...
Big screen is a great platform for reading and games,More split-screen room for multi-window multi-tasking,Well-built hinge and more durable than first-gen,Outer screen more useful this time around,Versatile camera system
Plastic screen film causes excessive smudging and feels 'sticky',Main screen isn't the most responsive,Quite chunky in hand when folded,Very expensive
Of all the manufacturers to try and create a folding smartphone with one big tablet-sized screen inside, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the most complete package of the lot. It's a huge improvement on the first-generation device in terms of design, but some issue...