Z Fold 2 Display Review: All You Need To Know

[@EricaGriffin]

I have not abandoned the Note 20 Ultra review. This just came out first. I have a long-term review of the Note 20 Ultra upcoming soon too. Buy Galaxy Z Fold 2 shop-links.co/1721088562083513877. This is my affiliate link (could earn a small commission).

[@electrology]

Eagerly waiting

[@rocko100able]

You're worth waiting for Erica, you do a great job, we'll see you in the next video, sincerely John D Kavanaugh Jr.

[@Ouro3299]

I am going to buy note 20 ultra from Fold 1 🤤

[@tidalboxer]

VERY COOL. Before I couldn’t see the benefits of a foldable. Now I do. I’ll want the apple foldable when they finally have one I’m sure.

[@TAILSORANGEs]

So, did ask him to go "All in" or "Fold"?

[@alejandrof0594]

I love my ZFold 2 ! Best phone that has ever been created, I still can't believe I have a phone in my pocket that folds from a normal phone to a tablet amazing

[@abricot68]

Come on guy. You can not put it in the pocket of a jean’s. Too thick...

[@alejandrof0594]

@@abricot68 Get bigger Jeans lol

[@hakitos8007]

@@alejandrof0594 he wearing those skinny skinny jeans

[@sheniqueclarke9386]

Ikr

[@MrKevin920]

@DaddyCool what LG phone

[@zsmorr92]

I've had my Z Fold 2 now for almost 2 weeks, and I legitimately don't know if I could ever go back to a normal phone. I never get that feeling of needing to wait to view a particular thing until I am at a bigger display. And I am definitely using my other tablet and laptop devices a whole lot less. The experience on the Fold is surprisingly comfortable for just about everything.

[@francolazzuri2476]

Thank you, did you try a bluetooth keyboard and mouse with it? I am courious if it is worthy.

[@zsmorr92]

@@francolazzuri2476 Yes I have a folding bluetooth keyboard that I"ve used with it on occasion. Accessories like that definitely improve the productivity of a device like this.

[@onetwentyfour]

Thumbs up just because you made a display review. Miss these so much.

[@steveamarx]

I had the original fold on day one release date almost a year with no scratches or anything. Until I took it to a Samsung fix it center to get latest updates. The tech poked a minor hole in screen with something. After a few days I had a black dot on the screen. Contacted Samsung. Sent in and they replaced for free under 1 year warranty. Pretty nice. Now I have the z fold 2. Happy but think I'm going to remove protector also. Great review!!

[@Reaves1994]

Wow. Erica, this is one of the most incredibly detailed reviews I've ever seen. Your knowledge of displays and colour makes me realise that most of my knowledge about that is just surface level stuff! haha. I really appreciate this video, thanks for putting in this level of detail and such a reasonable viewpoint.

[@floydstechreviews7765]

Hey Erica! Huge fan from back in the day. You are one of the influences to me wanting to become a youtuber. You go into such detail in your videos and gave me aspirations to make videos like yours in my own way of course. Just wanted to give you your flowers and let you know you're much appreciated and will always be one of the best in my eyes. I wish you and your family long life and prosperity!

[@H1TMANactual]

I thought you said MKBHD was one of the best?

[@floydstechreviews7765]

@@H1TMANactual he is. Two things can be true.

[@H1TMANactual]

@@floydstechreviews7765 Dayuuum. So who is better?

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

Glad to see you more active again. Your reviews are always SO thorough!

[@TylerPKegger]

I’ve come to terms that I’m OCPD, the ideal of “perfection” and having no dead pixels, a warm tint to it, no banding, is just what I need in a screen.

[@TAILSORANGEs]

What's "OCPD"

[@nygeriunprence]

@@TAILSORANGEs yeah

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

@sbcontt YT I've never heard it being called OCPD. Only OCD.

[@nickthaskater]

Best Fold 2 feature I've seen yet. Amazing job. Thank you for going the extra mile on the feature set and use case!

[@VapingwithTwisted420]

And just like that I removed my inner protector! Thanks for the confidence!

[@wwejason]

Me too!

[@1sonia]

How do like your phone so far? do you like it? how do you feel about it?

[@muhammadhaseeb8909]

Excellent reviews. Managed to remove the cover easily. Loving my fold 2.

[@LayneSteighlee]

no idea why you would take the screen protector off on this phone...especially given the plastic screen...you need as much protection as possible.

[@chriskross1660]

why you remove this ? i think the protector is a good thing for daily usage like i use ir you get scratches in the diplay easier or ?

[@mhtweeter]

I was finally able to try one yesterday, and wow. I nerded out like crazy, its so cool

[@MadisOtenurm]

At a store? In my country all Fold2s are displayed in a special glass box, while Flips are out for touching...

[@mhtweeter]

@@MadisOtenurm at bestbuy in the us they had the fold2 out

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@@mhtweeter That’s amazing! I’d love to try one out!

[@elliottw4948]

@@MadisOtenurm Yeah, normally all of the foldables are in those clear plastic casings at my local Best Buy, but the last time I went, they had a Fold2 out on display like all the other phones

[@robbtb]

This was the display-centric review I was looking for. Packed with supportive evidence. Can't wait for the next one!

[@srtnias]

I thoroughly enjoyed this review of the display. I'm thrilled to see the improvement of Samsung when it comes to color accuracy. I felt your excitement for the device through this review. Also I thoroughly miss your reviews so please keep them coming. I would love to see a display review of the Tab S7 Plus if you don't mind

[@Calvin_M.]

That was amazing! My main wish for any phone I hold is the good, high resolution, colorful screen! Kinda happy to see such a detailed test!

[@PKSteve09]

Easily the best Z Fold 2 video there is. Concise, clear and packed with useful information. Really great stuff, thanks for making it 👍🏻

[@DutchTracer]

Love these reviews again. And I'm really impressed with the fold 2, looks so futuristic! Keep these coming please 😃

[@richarddcrossley]

Just watched on my Z Fold 2. Haven't enjoyed a piece of tech so much since iPhone launch day. The OG phone and technical reviewer! Had to take off the outer screen protector as got a bubble. Like a different screen! Hope some decent glass screen protectors for that come out soon. With a one year old the internal one is staying on for now!

[@hamidalhaja]

Outstanding review, you make us nerds feel welcomed on a sea filled with "reviews for the average consumer"

[@TechAndi2]

Agree too many dumbed down reviews not many like this

[@hamidalhaja]

@@TechAndi2 sadly this is pretty much a dead chanel right now

[@richielovy5254]

She really made me love this phone even more than how I already loved it

[@gtrules46]

This is the best review by far of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. I appreciate that very much.

[@noaht124]

I’ve been watching for *years* (I’m talking all the way back to your iPhone 4 unboxing and celebrity impressions videos 😂) you’re actually the reason I got a galaxy note 4 back in the day 😂😂 Your channel is so well made. You’re so freakin underrated in the tech review community and I don’t understand why. The amount of detail you put in your videos, the way you present the info and just the content quality is just absolutely top notch 💜 keep up the Amazing work!

[@ScornIIx]

Every time you post a video I know it’s going to be thorough and in depth. Your work is amazing. Kudos to you and thanks for the great content.

[@0nal3d]

Holy crap, seeing this pop up in my feed is so refreshing. I'm exhausted from hearing about this phone but the tech nerd who likes to film stuff always hits different

[@bernatdsmg1963]

The best video about Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 on all the entire Web. Thank you Erica, and congratulations for this excellent work. Best regards from Barcelona.

[@Movie_Games]

I'm pretty much sold on this thing, but the price is so ridiculous. $1,000 would be an instant buy for me. I'd have a really big problem paying $1500 for it. But $2,000? That's just ludicrous.

[@SpaceShipDee]

It's still only generation 2 of the cutting edge of mobile technology and the price reflects that. Foldables will become more mainstream and better as time goes by. Using this phone over the last month, I definitely think this form factor is the future.

[@vietfattyxD]

If you’re a Samsung user, just go through the upgrade finance program where you pay for half the price of the phone over 20 months and then send it back to be credited the remaining 1000 and you upgrade to the newest phone. That’s if you’re a good phone user and don’t throw it around like it’s your wallet

[@Zeus2371]

Very nice review! One of the most thorough review I have seen on this phone to date. Excellent job!!

[@DirtyTesla]

Amazing video. I learned a lot. I love this phone so much. It's been years since I've been excited about a phone and spent a stupid amount of money at launch... and I'm glad I did here :)

[@OrionMagus]

Even though I am loving this phone you caught so many more detail about it than I even thought about. Nice pre-review.

[@bubbyyy5361]

I swear, you're the best tech reviewer at this point. There's just a smooth, calm atmosphere with your videos.

[@ejb8326]

Excellent breakdown of the display. Regarding the note 20 ultra, since you don't need high refresh rate when watching content, you can create a Bixby routine to auto switch the resolution and refresh rate when opening certain apps. I have all streaming apps open to qhd. Once I close it, switches back to 1080p/adaptive refresh rate. Still would be nice to not have to do that.

[@ejb8326]

@sbcontt YT go to settings>advanced features>Bixby routines>hit the plus icon to create a new routine>set the if condition to 'app opened' and select the apps you want>hit next> set the then condition to motion smoothness and resolution> choose what you want> hit done. Make sure your battery performance is set to no higher than optimized. You'll notice a brief stutter when it changes, but it's fine afterward.

[@ernec.5326]

Wow this review was more than what I would ask for! Very well made and I like how you had your valuable input and how the device was on the subject you were currently talking about with no transitions feel like I had it in my hand. Other bigger youtubers just play clips and read the website info. Subbed! Hope to see a 12 Pro Max review 😄😄

[@EricaGriffin]

Took quite a bit of time to put together lol. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Nexus6Variant]

Great review with plenty of screen related detail, you are the only person on youtube that really looks into how the most vital component performs. Thank you for your excellent work.

[@joepup8348]

Your videos and reviews are so down-to-earth and understandable, I have no idea you don't get millions of views. Especially since you seem like a real enthusiast, with your DIY builds and penchant for retro - that's a real tech nerd!

[@K22MDL]

Wow, you really know your stuff and more importantly put it across so a layman like me can understand it. Thank you for the best screen review of the Z on YT. Looking forward to your full review!

[@TonyBalboa]

I love this thorough breakdown on the screen tech. I've really been loving y Z Fold 2. I'm still on the fence about taking off the pre-installed screen protector. I only notice it when I'm outside. Great video.

[@HalHamza]

I'll own one of these six years from now, so I'm just watching this as part of my early early research.

[@bhaskervm99]

After so long time you are back. Welcome back

[@terrypope221]

Hi Erica just want to say I’m so glad you are back, I like the informative reviews 👍🏾 please keep up the good work

[@alexanderarabit7040]

This is a new kind of mobile model . It's so unique and fascinating. Can't wait to have one

[@danielvelet9178]

My first video from you! Gotta say you are amazing!! Definitely subscribed and will continue to support you :)

[@NathanParkinson]

LOVE the wallpapers. Where can I get them from?

[@atimm9497]

Backdrops App

[@bazanime]

I have gotten used to the main display (outer display) and used it most of the time as a standard Candybar, switching to the secondary display for the "tablet" experience when consuming media that would benefit from a larger display. My desire is a phone that magically transforms into a tablet, and since I can't have a Duo (not available in the UK) and a Huawei Mate XS, I have to make this work for me. So far so good, one just has to reorder expectations and adapt into a suitable workflow. The "good lock" app is so absolutely useful, it has made a big difference in navigation and general use of the device. It's a fascinating experience and a great time in technology to live in. Look at what they achieved in a year since Fold 1, I fully look forward to what comes in the next few years. Nice display review. Thanks.

[@brandenongkp]

Missing in action,welcome back

[@demoix]

Absolutely amazing review. You have touched many most important part of this phones that I wanted to know before deciding to buy. Especially thanks for bringing attention about multistar app. Keep going with a nice reviews!

[@happyguy2k]

Ayyy been waiting for this... Great video as always 👍🏿

[@munchie7688]

Thank you for the thorough and quality review.

[@YgorCortes]

Awesome! Your display reviews are THE BEST! You're awesome! Btw I can't wait for your review of the Pixel 5. I wonder I Google finally fixed the endless display issues with their phones lol

[@bonnybabu6443]

Can't tell you how much I've missed your in-depth reviews Erica! One of the best things of the otherwise horror 2020 is that YOU ARE BACK! 😊🙌

[@EricaGriffin]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@bonnybabu6443]

Will be waiting for more of these from you now, like the good old days 😊

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

To anyone complaining about the crease: Do YOU ever PURPOSELY browse the web, watch a video, etc on your glass screen phone or tablet and think to yourself: "Let me make sure I have indoor lighting or outdoor sunlight shining or reflecting DIRECTLY on my screen while I use it."??? If your answer is NO, then the crease WON'T be visible on the Z Fold 2 under normal usage just like it's NOT visible on the 1st gen Galaxy Fold or the Z Flip under normal usage.

[@tobiasf4782]

iam so excited what the future of foldables will bring to us! really cool stuff

[@gerardoixehuatl6776]

This is what I love about this channel... The in depth display review.... 👍🏽

[@atimm9497]

Wow. Your reviews are simply better than the others. Great work.

[@CookedSpringtrap]

I'd rather keep the protector since I want to take extremely good care of the Z Fold 2 once I get it, though a glass screen brings a tad more quality than the plastic one.

[@propersod2390]

You can also take the protector off and install a third party one. People usually complain about how hard it is to clean this screen protector on it, you could just fix that issue by applying a matte protector instead of the out of box one

[@rayexception4590]

@@propersod2390 If I remember correctly, the z fold 2 has a plastic screen, installing a screen protector can damage the device if you do so.

[@propersod2390]

@@rayexception4590 Not anymore. Theres literally a preinstalled screen protector on the phone and you can now install your own ones.

[@propersod2390]

@@GHSTSTRSCRM You havent been paying attention I see? With the z fold 2 and z flip 5G samsung started allowing screen protectors. You can literally look up screen protector reviews on youtube for the z fold 2.

[@Jordanpatrickhart]

If the scratch is deep enough it is a pre-crack. Excellent information!

[@okniceguy]

Missing your in-depth reviews.

[@blademahfudz575]

not the typical review. good job.

[@luumaven]

😪 I’m so fed up with apple, I have to wait a year to switch. I am most certainly getting a Samsung!

[@rob8155]

Hey Erica, love you're reviews, you are very honest which I notice some reviewers arn't, I like that! Thank you. The one thing that puts me off this phone is the centre fold, in every review I have seen its very noticable, does it effect the persormance or the way you use the phone at all? Also, where do you get you're wallpapers from? they always look great. Thanks

[@Scott13131]

Erica Griffin I appreciate you taking the time out to make this video. First and foremost, I am interested in the foldable phones, but concerned when their fold about their thickness. How bad is it in your hand while talking on the phone folded? I agree about that the practicality of the narrowness of the phone folded. So if they made it as wide as a Note or a S series would it be too thick in your opinion? Lastly, I have Good Lock on my Note 10+ and love it! I’ve been using it since I believe it came. Ironically, my only gripe with it was on the Note 10+ they took a feature away because they had originally thought it was in Bixby routines and it wasn’t. Since then they have made the feature available in Bixby routines. While I use plenty of gestures with Nova, I ironically don’t use the gestures available for the navigation bar. Instead I created my own bar with Good Lock and actually have 4 button (that do disappear) and 1 button I have set up for screenshots and it makes it easier for 1 handed screenshots. Please respond when you get a chance regarding the thickness when this phone is folded and also others are folded. Thanks a lot!

[@TheSeeking2know]

You are becoming one of my favourite tech reviewers. Great video.

[@chrisparkinson7533]

Hey! Great Review... Where did you get your wallpaper?

[@mattb.7713]

Good lock is exactly what I needed for my fold. Was so frustrated by the multitasking compared to the Duo

[@ruddynordin9215]

Thank u so much Erica. U made me more confident to buy ZFold2!!

[@franksmj4u]

Excellent the word for your reviews.. well done as always

[@pjshots]

Good lock is the best app for multi window stuff. It makes my Note 20U really productive.

[@LIVEFRMNYC]

You might have just convinced me to finally take the screen protector off.

[@nygeriunprence]

I've already decided as soon as my come in

[@SouthBayLA1310]

Y'all crazy spending 2 grand for a phone

[@thewebmogul]

Love using phone companion link for windows app

[@SouthBayLA1310]

@@thewebmogul wtf that got to do with anything

[@ce5834]

finally... waited so long for it

[@pocketvelero]

More Surface Duo content! You’re part of the reason why I’m getting one!

[@HappieHowie]

Thanks for a great video! I love my Z Fold 2 as well. I also took off the screen protectors and really love the sharpness of the displays. Thanks again! :)

[@Trubyd44]

Hey, after taking off the protector, can the screen be wiped easily with a terry cloth without lint sticking to it?

[@3DJapan]

I would absolutely love one of these but I could never afford the current price. I also wouldn't want it without an s-pen.

[@mrmonday42]

Best Z Fold 2 video I've seen, thanks!

[@ryanhaddad6815]

Watching this video reminds me of reading a scientific paper thanks to the professionalism behind this !

[@semirhuskic8028]

Finally, something from you.

[@EricaGriffin]

I've made several videos lately. Please check my channel 😊

[@semirhuskic8028]

@@EricaGriffin i know, i watched all of them-phone related. I meant you gave us something from the good old phone in-depth reviews (display in depth analysis, etc...) 🙂

[@michaelklein7105]

I'm loving my Fold2, but having trouble with getting a cases that will bring this device into feeling as a practical and durable EDC... The Spigen Tough Armor Case looks like the case that will suit my expectations, but the delivery projection date, is as soon as early December. Today, Samsung's Amid case arrived from Verizon. The Amid case does fit well, has a kickstand and does give the back of the phone a fair amount of traction.The case is very thin and is only one piece, leaving out projection for the front of the Fold2. The projection from this case is minimal at best and more is about the kickstand and back cover scratch projection. All well, it's something for now! This device naked does challenge confidence when handling and unfolding, but boy oh boy, when I do get it securely unfolded, the beauty of that tablet screen has me feeling good about my efforts and the purchase of this device. Erica, thank you for evaluating the screen on the Fold2 and reporting the technical aspects of the factory screen protector. I have high regards, for your experience, knowledge and tips.

[@Omar-kf4um]

Just get insurance and use it.

[@lukedonnigan]

Watching you on my galaxy fold 2 what a phone I love mine and an amazing video and review

[@parthoomphy7214]

I’ll buy the z fold 3, it’s leaks look compelling and we might get S pen support too, really can’t wait

[@mattttttt7106]

Not gonna happen if that did the screen would have so many scratches u have no idea lmao

[@parthoomphy7214]

@@mattttttt7106 let's see, maybe z fold 4. It's inevitable for the fold to get the s pen and replace the note series. It's the future

[@johnoh537]

Precise and concise. This is such an excellent review.

[@Shadow_Men]

Thank you Erica. No one on KZbin does display content like you do.

[@Alex_Fung]

Wow awesome review! Definitely learned a lot more from your video than others. Cheers!

[@MrTravolta24]

Great vid as usual. Where did you get the wallpaper?

[@carmelosansone2632]

“Backdrops” app.

[@MrTravolta24]

@@carmelosansone2632 Cheers

[@jeffersonmp4]

@@carmelosansone2632 Name of the wall?

[@chinstroker1862]

Excellent review...gave a good sense of real world use

[@MegasXLR]

Well since GoodLock is made by Samsung they didn't really remove the popup view option, they just added a toggle for it in GoodLock. No big deal, any true Samsung user uses GoodLock so :D

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

17:28 Look at how much visibility gets sacrificed in the game because of the 5:4 aspect ratio when she opens the Z Fold 2. You see way more of the game world on the outer smaller display thanks to the wider aspect ratio. Samsung needs to hurry up and make a Bi-Fold that has a wider aspect ratio on the inner foldable display.

[@DrumSimme1989]

Missed these videos so much. Thumbs up!

[@folduniverse]

Most professional review I've seen on the Z Fold2 👍 👍 👍

[@JideaniSayz]

Ok so now I want to review this phone next. At first I was skeptical but I think there's so much style to it that I have to bring it to the channel. 🎥

[@thoughtloop1737]

I had a fold 2 but sold it because of the hole punch and the lack of optimized apps. I hated not being able to use true full screen and having the black or white side bar in landscape mode... which was the best way to hold the phone with the back half only cases.

[@kohala93]

Nice review, thanks for the information, I'm not sure if I am going to get one but the information you provided was to the point. Thanks!

[@laundrupatton208]

Miss, Ms. Griffen Who are you? Your awesome in giving tech info on a gadget. Before this Huawei US /China snafu I bought a Mate 20X because nobody had a candy bar 7.2 inch screen phone. I like a big screen phones. Let me be clear I like the Z fold 2 but not the steep price tag. On the flip side Huawei was suppose to come out with a open fold hinge phone the Mate X2. I want that phone how ever Google service would probably not be on it that and I'm so sad about. I'll keep using my Mate 20X. I have been impressed with the UI, battery life, clarity, build quality and quick response updates. Thanks for the Z fold 2 insight.

[@danijelujcic8644]

400-ish PPI would've been OK if they had full RGB set of subpixels, like LCD.

[@mden2490]

Do you find that most apps and websites are optimized for the 7.6 inch screen? What did you use the iPad for that you no longer use it? Did you depend heavily on the apple eco system? That’s my big issue, I have an iPhone, iMac, Apple Watch?

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Sheesh, the price ....... I could never justify spending that on a phone even if I had that kind of money to burn. Great video though Erica, maybe in a few years foldable phones of this quality (or likely far better) will be far more affordable (as long as the manufacturers don't get greedy).

[@Me-gy7cp]

Hey this could be an obvious question, but is this phone widely available at phone provider stores? Or is there a limited amount of them that are sold out? Sorry just really want to get one, but didnt know the current predicament on there availability.

[@RaiderX303]

The reason it locks to 120hz at lower brightness is the same reason the Pixel 4 locked to 60hz at lower brightness. Its much harder to get a consistent gamma curve between the different refresh rates at lower brightness. If they had variable refresh at lower brightness you'd notice subtle differences in colour tones when the display switched between the different refresh rates.

[@EricaGriffin]

That's just odd to tie ambient brightness to this control. Sitting in a normal room the panel is quite bright and still locked to 120hz. This is something I wish I could internally ask Samsung about.

[@socksamazingchannel]

Any noticeable scratches without the screen protector? Besides microscratches? How do you clean your inside screen

[@qazifaisal5]

I pulled that sticker off over a month ago and added liquid sceen protection all over even on the camera and zero scratches and i have dropped it boom 💥 😎 its still in great condition.

[@sanjulgupta]

ThankYou so much for an InDepth review about the phone's display. For me display is the most important factor while buying a new phone

[@peekaboocharlie8502]

New subscriber over here! Love your review.

[@GHmediaHutTV]

This is the best detailed review on this!