Samsung is following up last year’s troubled Galaxy Fold with a second-generation foldable smartphone with more screen real estate.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 was unveiled today alongside Samsung's Note20 lineup, as well as a new tablet, smartwatch, and earbuds. More details about the Z Fold2, including a launch date, will be released next month. But in the meantime, Samsung previewed a few of the major changes.
The phone includes a "full cover" 6.2-inch outside panel, an increase from the relatively narrow 4.6-inch display in last year's model.
The 6.2-inch outside panel on the phone. (Image: Samsung)
Inside, the foldable display has been bumped up from 7.3 to 7.6 inches. Expect it to support a 120Hz refresh rate too. In addition, both screens use Samsung’s “Infinity-O” display technology, which is designed to eliminate the surrounding bezels.
The phone's body is also thinner, down from 6.9mm to 6.0mm (0.23 inches), and Samsung has further minimized the empty gap inside when the phone is folded.
Another major change is 5G connectivity. But for now, Samsung is remaining mum on the phone’s other specs and the price, although pictures show it'll support three cameras in the rear, and a hole-punch camera on the interior 7.6-inch screen.
Last year’s Galaxy Fold went on sale for a whopping $1,980, putting it out of reach for most consumers. A design flaw involving the phone’s foldable hinge, meanwhile, allowed dirt particles to creep in and damage the Galaxy Fold’s fragile OLED display. As a result, the company was forced to delay the product’s launch.
Samsung says it's reinforced the Z Fold2 to ensure it'll survive the wear-and-tear of real-world environments. The company has also refined the foldable hinge, allowing it to open at any angle.
Pre-orders begin Sept. 1; sign up for pre-order information on Samsung’s website. The Z Fold2 comes in two colors: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze.
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