The Galaxy Fold is a headline-grabbing release from Samsung. There was much speculation about the device before it was released, but now we know the full details there'll be even more talk! Here's why the Galaxy Fold is making the news.
On the cover of the Galaxy Fold is a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display...but when you unfold the device a wonderful 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED Display reveals itself in larger than life tablet form.
A special material is required to handle all that folding, and unfolding, without things falling apart. In the case of the Galaxy Fold, it's called Infinity Flex Display, an ultrathin polymer featuring a revolutionary adhesive developed by Samsung. This laminates the phone's many display layers allowing them to flex and fold hundreds of thousands of times.
There are six cameras on the Galaxy Fold: three in the back, two on the inside and one on the cover. The same sensors we see on the Galaxy S10 phones are at your disposal in this device and they include: Dual front camera consisting of 10MP selfie camera and 8MP RGB depth camera. Triple rear camera consisting of 12MP telephoto camera, 12MP wide-angle camera and 16MP ultra wide camera.
The Galaxy Fold is no gimmick. Sure, that folding feature is a real attention grabber but this is a seriously high-powered device delivering exceptional performance. Those two displays need real power which comes via a 4380mAh Fast Charging battery, compatible on wired and wireless, and the awesome
Manufacturer: Samsung
Let's be clear, no other smartphone in years has inspired me as much as the Samsung Galaxy Fold in a review. Yes, the smartphone is very expensive, yes once folded it is thick enough and yes we do not yet know the durability of this type of device.
Concept and realization, A tablet in smartphone format, Battery life, Performances
Small second screen, Extreme fragility, No waterproofing, Very high price
I’ve used the Galaxy Fold as my primary handset for ~4 weeks in and out of the country. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first major mobile device to deliver on the promise of foldable OLED displays: a pocketable tablet-like experience.
Next-generation visual comfort, Highly innovative product, Excellent camera, Next-generation visual comfort, Highly innovative product, Excellent camera
Larger screen reduces battery life, A bit heavy, Expensive, Larger screen reduces battery life, A bit heavy, Expensive
After the Samsung Galaxy Fold disaster in April, I wrote off the device as a possible purchase, with the intent to wait until the next generation of foldable phones. Who was I kidding?
Extremely high quality product, Substantial stainless steel spine with innovative hinge mechanism, Massive 7.3 inch gorgeous OLED folding display, Functional one-hand optimized outer display, Powerful 3-in-1 mobile computing device, Battery capacity lasts more than a day, Multi-tasking powerhouse
Center fold area on display is clearly visible, No dust or water resistant rating, Careful use required on the plastic display, Expensive
Less fragile doesn’t mean not fragile
Works nicely as a little tablet, Excellent performance, Good battery life
Even after fixes, the screen is still fragile, Awkward form factor when closed, Expensive
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is (finally) here! The company's foldable phone may be ushering in a new era of mobility....
Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy Fold is a pricey, but promising device that kicks off a new phase of the smartphone industry.
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