Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Fold and Fairphone 4. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F907B | - | |
Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
Height | 160.9 mm | 162 mm | Fairphone 4 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Width | 62.8 mm | 75.5 mm | Fairphone 4 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Depth | 17.1 mm | 10.5 mm | Fairphone 4 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Weight | 276 g | 225 g | Fairphone 4 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Dimensions Details | Folded - 62.8 mm x 17.1 mm x 160.9 mm Unfolded - 117.9 mm x 7.6 mm x 160.9 mm |
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Body Colour | Cosmos black | Grey | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | - | IP54 | |
SAR Value | 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 W/kg (head) | 0.494 W/kg (head), 0.993 W/kg (body), 2.916 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | IPS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.3" | 6.3" | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger screen size than Fairphone 4. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2152 x 1536 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better screen resolution than Fairphone 4. |
Display Format | QXGA+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 362 ppi | 410 ppi | Fairphone 4 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Aspect Ratio | 4.2:3 | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen | Full Lamination, Pixelworks technology | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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Second Display Screen Size | 4.6" | - | |
Second Display Resolution | 1680 x 720 pixels | - | |
Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | |
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Processor Number | - | SM7225 | |
Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Fold has higher clock speed than Fairphone 4. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 619 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more RAM than Fairphone 4. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold has more internal memory than Fairphone 4. |
User Memory | 460.5 GB | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 2 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Fairphone 4 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX582 sensor | |
Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.6 | Fairphone 4 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size | 1 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger camera pixel size than Fairphone 4. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 8x | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better digital zoom than Fairphone 4. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | HDR | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | Slow motion video, Pro mode, night mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has face detection. |
Light Source | High CRI LED flash | Dual LED flash | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 4000 x 3000 (4K UHD) | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, backlighting detection | Laser detection auto focus (LDAF), TOF sensor, colour sensor |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Fairphone 4 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5-2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Fold has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Fairphone 4 has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger second camera pixel size than Fairphone 4. |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro focus | |
Still Image Resolutions | - | 8000 x 6000 | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 25 Megapixel | Fairphone 4 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Fold. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.78" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS IMX576 sensor | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | - | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Up to 8x digital zoom, digital image stabilisation, ToF sensor, colour sensor |
SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
Field of View (2nd Front) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (2nd Front) | RGB Depth Camera | - |
THIRD FRONT CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Front) | 10 Megapixels | - | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
Field of View (3rd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (3rd Front) | 1.22 μm | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4235 mAh | 3905 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Fold has larger battery capacity than Fairphone 4. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
Talk Time | 2640 minutes | 780 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Fold has longer battery life when making calls than Fairphone 4. |
Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min |
Talk: up to 780 min Standby: up to 200 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, GNSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 5G NR | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 71 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 600 | |
5G NR Band | N78 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n71, n77, n78 | |
5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 LE | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | XviD, DivX, MPEG-2, H.264, H.263, HEVC, VP9 | |
Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery | MIMO technology, modular and repairable design, recycled and fair materials |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Fold | Fairphone 4 |
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Included Accessories | USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds | - | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | MIL-STD 810G, IP54 |