These new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G features can make it the best foldable phone
Well, the rumor that the OG Samsung Galaxy Fold successor will not just be called the Fold, but may actually be named the Z Fold 2 turned out to be true, as Samsung indeed has official posters with that title.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs
- Display(s): 7.7″ 120Hz 2213 x 1689 internal, 6.23″ 2267 x 819 pixels external screen
- Camera(s): 12 MP main, 64 MP telephoto, 16 MP ultrawide
- Processor: Snapdragon 865 w/ Qualcomm X55 5G modem
- Memory: 12GB RAM/512GB storage
- 4365mAh battery, 25W charging
- Price: $1780
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expected to sport a larger 6.23-inch outside screen with much thinner bezels than on the Fold. The internal display with Ultra-thin Glass (UTG) cover clocks at 7.7-inches compared to the 7.3-inches found on the original unit, and is expected to carry a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Snapdragon 865+ Mobile Platform, Qualcomm’s current flagship chipset, would power the device with a standard configuration that includes 12GB of memory and 256GB of storage. A variant with 512GB of storage is also said to be incoming.
Is Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 the best foldable phone with these new features?
Not only did Samsung go back to the drawing board after the Galaxy Fold fiasco that saw the review units sent out to reporters crack under pressure with everyday use, only to release an overhauled version in the fall, but it has also listened to users on how to improve the Fold’s successor. Unfortunately, the S Pen is not happening, as the company is still mastering the display covering needed to both bend and be used with a stylus.
Big external 6.23″ display make Galaxy Z Fold 2 usable when closed
The sheer diagonal growth of the external screen – from the pathetic 4.6″ to 6.23″ – adds incomparable amount of value to the Galaxy Z Fold 2. With just this (admittedly belated) move, Samsung increases the usability of the Fold 2 to the nine, as no longer would its owners have to use the hinge and open the screen every time they need to do something more than a quick notification/weather/time check.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 display sizes
A 120Hz display refresh rate will make the Galaxy Z Fold 2 stand out
Sr. Director Vikas Dhurka: From a capability point of view, the technologies that we provide are agnostic to the screen size and the mechanical design of the display. With the Pixelworks processor, any display could have a visual experience that is far superior than anything else that’s out there.
Non-scratchy Z Fold 2 display cover made by ultrathin glass
How can glass bend without breaking, though? Well, ultrathin and ultradurable one can, and Samsung has wiggled its way into an exclusive long-term contract with its local manufacturer DoInsys. Apparently, the notorious rigidity of a glass structure isn’t as valid for glass that is 100 micrometer thin, and that’s exactly what DoInsys has developed, potentially going down to 30 micrometer even.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 returning the best selfies by using the main camera
If you are a Galaxy Fold owner, you may have been miffed about the inability to use the 4.6″ external display, however small, as a viewfinder. This would mean that you can take the best selfies in the category by using the rear camera when the phone is unfurled.
Well, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 should be able to return said best foldable phone selfies, as not only will it fire up the 6.23″ external display as a viewfinder for the main camera when the device is open, but would also employ Samsung’s next-gen camera set that is borrowed directly from the Note 20. The Mate Xs already does that, and with pretty splendid results, given how much better the main cameras are compared to their puny front-facing brethren.
To recap, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is not only shaping up to be Samsung’s best foldable phone but, pending reviews, it would be the best foldable phone, period. The combination of flagship specs, huge external display, and a high refresh rate internal one with ultrathin glass cover, will be second to none in the category, and we can’t wait to take the Galaxy Z Fold 2 for a spin after Samsung unveils it on August 5’s Unpacked event.