Samsung's fifth-generation book-style foldable reached India in July 2023 at Rs 1,54,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. Its headline change was the new Flex hinge, which lets the phone close flat with no wedge-shaped gap, making it slimmer when folded and less prone to collecting grit. It launched against the first wave of serious foldable competition in India.
Open, you get a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X inner screen with a less visible crease than before; closed, a narrow 6.2-inch cover display. The narrow outer screen remained the main complaint, especially next to wider rivals like the Pixel Fold and OnePlus Open. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy provides smooth multitasking, and Samsung's taskbar and three-app split view are the most mature foldable software of the time.
Cameras are a 50 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP 3x telephoto, solid but behind the Galaxy S23 Ultra. A 4400 mAh battery and 25W charging feel conservative for the price. IPX8 water resistance, S Pen Fold Edition support and a polished app experience are its strengths, while the OnePlus Open, arriving months later, beat it on cameras and charging speed.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 154,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | July 2023 |
| Segment | Foldable |
| Display | 7.6-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, foldable (6.2-inch cover screen), 120Hz, 1812 x 2176 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto |
| Front camera | 10 MP cover + 4 MP under-display |
| Battery | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IPX8 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 253 g |
| Colours | Icy Blue, Phantom Black, Cream |
What we like
- Closes flat with the new hinge
- Excellent multitasking software
- IPX8 water resistance
- S Pen support
What could be better
- Narrow cover screen
- Cameras trail similarly priced flagships
- Slow 25W charging
- Very expensive
Who should buy it
Professionals who want a pocketable tablet for documents, email and split-screen work.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (July 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.