The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 was announced last month at the Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy Note20 series, though the company didn’t share much info. At the Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event, mainly for the Galaxy Z Fold2, the Korean giant tech company has shared more info about the next foldable device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
The Galaxy Z Fold2 comes with a new refined design, it now has a larger 6.2-inch Infinity-O cover screen. When unfolded, there’s a 7.6-inch OLED main screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front camera on the main screen is also a small camera cutout as well.
Samsung has re-engineered the Galaxy Fold2 with a sleek, unified design that delivers a smooth, high-end feel. The main screen is now using Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, just like the Galaxy Z Flip. It has a new Hideaway Hinge, which found on the Galaxy Z Flip, and you can customize it with four colors — Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red, and Metallic Blue.
Additionally, the device also comes with an improved App Continuity feature and Flex mode, which lets you have the flexibility to switch in between both screens. You can use the main and cover screen at the same time with Dual Preview, both parties can see what’s being captured. You can also take a high-quality selfie with the rear cameras with the Cover Screen acting as the viewfinder.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 also offers flagship-level camera quality and control. It even comes with an Auto Framing feature when recording video, so you can just put the device flat on the surface. There’s also an improved Multi-Active Window to control your screen layout with more ease and flexibility. With an improved Multi-Window Tray, you can open multiple apps at once with the integration of App Pair and the Edge Panel to enjoy added convenience. With drag and drop, you can simply drag text, images, and documents from one app to another for instant transfer. Or quickly screen capture in one app and transfer the captured image into another seamlessly with Split Screen Capture.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Specs
- Screen
- Main Screen: 7.6″ QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (22.5:18) Infinity Flex Display (2,208 x 1,768)
- Cover Screen: 6.2” HD+ Super AMOLED Display (25:9), 2,260 x 816
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor
- 12GB RAM
- Up to 512GB internal storage
- Camera
- Cover Camera: 10MP Selfie Camera: F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 80˚
- Front Camera: 10MP Selfie Camera: F2.2, Pixel size: 1.22μm, FOV: 80˚
- Rear Triple Camera:
- 12MP Ultra Wide Camera: F2.2 ,Pixel size: 1.12μm, FOV: 123˚
- 12MP Wide-angle Camera: Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8, Pixel size: 1.8μm, FOV: 83˚
- 12MP Telephoto Camera: PDAF, F2.4, OIS, Pixel size: 1.0μm, FOV: 45˚
- Dual OIS, 0.5x out and 2x optical zoom, Up to 10x digital zoom, HDR10+ recording, Tracking AF
- 4,500mAh battery with fast charging on wired and wireless
- Samsung One UI 2.5 based on Android 10
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition
Samsung has also announced the Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition, which comes with different fabric material and some software additions, including a new lock screen and exclusive photo filter, digitize the Thom Browne world and bring a sense of luxury into every interaction. Each Thom Browne Edition Package includes the Galaxy Z Fold2, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Buds Live, and an array of fully customized accessories all featuring elements of Thom Browne’s iconic design.
Galaxy Z Premier Service
Galaxy Z Fold2 users can access Galaxy Z Premier Service: With on-demand concierge support from a dedicated team of product experts, it will now be easier than ever to make appointments, connect one-on-one with experts, and discover how to unlock the unique experience the Galaxy Z Fold2 enables. Galaxy Z Fold2 owners can also sign up for Samsung Care+, which provides one-time device protection against accidental damage within one year of purchasing date. Galaxy Z Fold2 users will also be provided the best mobile experiences possible by supporting three generations of Android operating system (OS) upgrades.
Availability
The Galaxy Z Fold2 will be available in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze, in around 40 markets including the U.S. and Korea, on September 18, 2020, with pre-orders from September 1, 2020, starting with select markets including the U.S. and Europe. Customized options will be available for users on Samsung.com in select markets with four distinct colors for the hinge: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red, and Metallic Blue. The device retails at $1,999.
The Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition will be available for pre-order beginning September 1, 2020, in select markets with general availability on September 25, retailing at $3,299.
Stay tuned as we will keep you posted once we got any info regarding the launch date and pricing of the Galaxy Z Fold2 in Malaysia.
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