Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2's launch deferred to September
What's the story
According to a tweet by renowned tipster Max Weinbach, South Korean tech giant Samsung is unlikely to unveil its premium foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, at the company's 'Galaxy Unpacked' event on August 5. As per Weinbach, the device will be made official in early September and could go on sale in early October. Here's our roundup.
Twitter Post
Here's a look at Max Weinbach's tweet
Fold 2 isn't happening at Unpacked.
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 11, 2020
Design and display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: At a glance
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is tipped to sport an edge-to-edge primary display with a punch-hole cut-out at the top. On the rear, it should have a triple camera setup. The foldable smartphone is also expected to pack a 120Hz 7.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen on the inside, and a 6.23-inch screen on the outer shell. Moreover, it should also feature a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
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For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Fold 2 will have a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto camera, and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens. For selfies, one camera is likely to be packed on the outer shell and another within the primary display.
Internals
Under the hood
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expected to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The smartphone should run on Android 10, and pack a 4,365mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support. It should offer support for connectivity options like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a Type-C port.
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What about the pricing?
Details regarding the pricing and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 should be announced at the time of its launch in September. However, the premium device is expected to carry a price-tag of around Rs. 1,50,000.