Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

91	Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah If you are lusting after this futuristic smartphone, pull that damn trigger already. Read full review
90	Android Central | Nirave Gondhia The Galaxy Fold isn't for everyone, but for me, it's completely changed my life. It's the first phone in years that can replace multiple devices, and it's by far the best tool for multitasking on the go. Read full review
90	The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan While all the attention unfolds around the fold of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, we seem to overlook the fact that this is a pretty solid smartphone by every count ... Also, this is a phone that will make your work life easier, I wouldn't say that about your other life because taking selfies for one, is not that easy here. Buy this phone if you want to show the world you have arrived. Read full review
90	Ubergizmo | Hubert Nguyen This is an entirely new phone experience, and if you often use your phone with two hands, you should be completely at ease. I don't expect people who primarily want a one-hand experience to like this device. Read full review
90	Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday The Fold is innately compelling, truly innovative and impossibly expensive. Read full review
90	The Mobile Indian | Sandeep Budki It has unfolded a new segment and going forward we might see consumers accepting it with open arms post the price correction because right now it is out of range for many consumers. Read full review
86	NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt Overall, the Galaxy Fold is a great and well-connected smartphone. So, if you have enough money to spare and you baby your smartphones, then the Samsung Galaxy Fold may be worth considering. Read full review
84	ZDNet | Matthew Miller The Galaxy Fold offers a glimpse of the future and will likely only be purchased by those of us who have a smartphone addiction and want to test out the latest and greatest. Read full review
82	Android Authority | Eric Zeman I like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and the inflection point at which it stands. Now that slim slabs are a dime a dozen, the industry needs something new on which to fixate. Folding phones appear to be what's on deck. While the Fold isn't perfect for me - or most people - it's a step toward the future. We'll have to wait to see where its path ends. Read full review
80	The Economic Times | Debashis Sarkar Go for it if you want a totally head-turner of a device. Or else, there's always the more practical Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Read full review
80	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall Yes, some parts of the Fold aren't market leading, but this feels like the starting point for the next-gen of mobile devices. While other phone manufacturers squabble over incremental changes, Samsung has gone out and done something radical - and we love that. Read full review
80	AndroidPit | Pierre Vitré As things stand at the moment, I will obviously not recommend the purchase of this smartphone. The Galaxy Fold is aimed at a niche audience that is keenly aware of the latest high-tech innovations but also of the fragility of this new form factor. Read full review
80	Forbes | Ben Sin Of course, the working-class, average consumer shouldn't invest in the Fold today, mostly because the phone's durability is still up for question. But for gadget enthusiasts? It's a no-brainer–and always has been. Read full review
76	Pickr | Leigh Stark We actually like the Galaxy Fold more than we expected, and while it is indeed a weighty smartphone, there's still something rather lovely about it. The feel, the shape, and the creative use of its screen make the Samsung Galaxy Fold one of the most exciting phones to date. Read full review
74	CNET | Jessica Dolcourt I don't recommend the Galaxy Fold specifically, even if you have cash to spare. More foldable phones are coming, from Samsung, Huawei and even Microsoft. Do yourself a favor and wait. Read full review
70	Engadget | Chris Velazco The Galaxy Fold offers a glimpse at the future of smartphones and gives Samsung a potent foundation to build on, but almost no one should consider buying one right now. Read full review
70	Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu The Samsung Galaxy Fold is a strong first step for foldable phones, provided the final product is free from display issues. We're finally seeing some change to the drab design and iterative upgrades to smartphones, but the...price still puts the tech out of reach for most people. Read full review
65	Mashable India | Prasham Parikh For a first-generation device, the Galaxy Fold gets a lot of things right. It has single-handedly convinced me that foldable phones are not a gimmick, and can actually go on to be mainstream in the future. Read full review
65	Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford The Galaxy Fold is undoubtedly an impressive piece of tech, but it hasn't been perfected, and to expect immaculate performance out the gate is a bit unrealistic. If the Galaxy Fold doesn't interest you, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Don't buy one...Despite its flaws, the Galaxy Fold remains an incredibly engaging device. Read full review
65	Tom's Guide | Mark Spoonauer The Galaxy Fold is an amazing example of what foldable phones can do, but questions about its durability make it a tough sell even for early adopters. Read full review
60	Stuff | Henry Burrell The future arrived too early for the Galaxy Fold - astonishing, but also too expensive and too fragile to recommend. Read full review
60	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker As much as the Galaxy Fold is a look at what the next wave of smartphones might be, at this stage it's hard to recommend that anyone, aside from those who simply must have the first-gen of everything. Read full review
60	PC Mag | Steven Winkelman Samsung gets points for innovation with its Galaxy Fold. You can use this pricey device as a phone or a tablet, but it doesn't quite satisfy in either regard. Read full review
60	Mashable | Raymond Wong Samsung's Galaxy's Fold is an ambitious push into new mobile territory, but it's still very much a dressed-up prototype. Read full review
50	The Verge | Dieter Bohn The Galaxy Fold forces you to make too many compromises. You have to compromise on durability, on having a phone you can fit in your pocket, and, most of all, on price. All of those compromises exist solely to get you the flexible screen, which is itself compromised because it still has that crease down the middle. Read full review
50	Wired UK | Sophie Charara This is a bold product. And I'm firmly on the side that says this form factor as a whole is not a gimmick. This is a more pocketable alternative to an iPad Mini. Read full review
50	Wired | Lauren Goode Too thick in its folded form. The UI and keyboard are too small when it's closed, too wide when it's open. Making phone calls on it is awkward. Read full review
40	The Verge | Dieter Bohn I have never used a device with this many problems that I have liked this much. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Foldable Folded Dimensions: 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm (6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 in) Unfolded Dimensions: 160.9 x 62.8 x 15.7 mm (6.33 x 2.47 x 0.62 in) Weight: 276 g (9.74 oz)
Screen	Folded Screen Size: 4.6 inches diagonal Folded Screen Resolution: 1680 x 720 pixels Unfolded Screen Size: 7.3 inches diagonal Unfolded Screen Resolution: 2152 x 1536 pixels Display Type: Dynamic AMOLED
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) GPU: Adreno 640 RAM: 12GB
Camera	Main Camera: 16 megapixels (wide-angle) + 12 megapixels (telephoto) + 12 megapixels (ultra-wide) with LED flash Secondary Camera: 10 megapixels + 8 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 512GB Expandable Storage: Not Available
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 4235 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Quick Charge
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	Not Available
Fingerprint Reader	Side
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page