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Samsung Galaxy Fold
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Samsung Galaxy Fold

Released: 2019, FebruaryPrice: About 1750 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, September

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
NFCYes
SAR0.41 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
Dual10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, 8 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, depth sensor, Cover camera:, 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Size7.3 inches, 162.6 cm, 2, (~85.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeFoldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy Fold
PriceAbout 1750 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsSpace Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green, Astro Blue
ModelsSM-F900F, SM-F9000, SM-F900W, SM-F900U, SM-F900N, SM-F900U1
SAR EU0.49 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, September
Triple12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom, 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
Weight276 g (9.74 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Display557 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - SM-F900U
Charging15W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal512GB 12GB RAM
Released2019, February
Announced2019, February
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
DimensionsUnfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 6.9 mm, Folded: 160.9 x 62.9 x 15.5 mm
Resolution1536 x 2152 pixels (~362 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 70dB / Noise 73dB / Ring 90dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 363016 (v7), GeekBench: 11028 (v4.4), GFXBench: 32fps (ES 3.1 onscreen unfolded)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 90h

Samsung Galaxy Fold Overview

About Samsung Galaxy Fold Samsung Galaxy Fold is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Samsung Galaxy Fold has a wide variety of great specifications such as 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy Fold can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

The Samsung Galaxy Fold supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy Fold support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy Fold void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy Fold will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy Fold run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy Fold.