The disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device and a method for displaying information in the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device includes a foldable housing, a first display disposed on first and second inner surfaces of the foldable housing, where the first and second inner surfaces face each other in a folded state, a second display exposed through at least a portion of an outer surface of the foldable housing, a processor operatively connected to the first and second displays, and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to display contents on the first display, receive a first user input for selecting at least a partial area of the displayed contents, generate an image based on information related to the selected partial area, and display the image on the second display. Other various embodiments are possible.