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| Global Score | |
| 87.1 | 94.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11, 10 |
| 2018-08-24 | 2020-09-18 |
| 6.37 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches | 6.27 x 5.05 x 0.27 inches |
| 7.09 ounces | 9.95 ounces |
| Cloud silver, Lavender purple, Midnight black and Ocean blue | Mystic black and Mystic bronze |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 457.00 | $ 1930.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 7.6 inches |
| 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2208 x 1768 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 514 pixels per inch | 372 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.14 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a score of 94.6, which is slightly better than the Galaxy Note9's global score of 87.1. Although Galaxy Z Fold 2 is heavier than the Galaxy Note9, it's much thinner and also noticeably newer. Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a bit more powerful processor than Galaxy Note9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 also has more RAM.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 counts with a little more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a greater pixel number in each inch in the display and a quite better resolution of 1440 x 2960. Samsung Galaxy Note9 features a bit more storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, because although it has only 128 GB internal memory, it also counts with a SD extension slot that admits a maximum of 512 GB.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 captures clearer photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Note9, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture, and they both have the same (4K) video resolution, the same 60 frames per second video frame rate and a same resolution back facing camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 also counts with a much larger back-facing camera sensor capturing lot higher quality videos and pictures.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a bit superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Note9, because it has a 13% more battery size.
Although Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Note9, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Samsung Galaxy Note9. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note9, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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