Some were surprised that Samsung gave space – at its Unpacked 2020 event – to those who had the opportunity to critically review the first Galaxy Fold. The company said that the creators of the folding had heard the criticism and that they were now responding with the Galaxy Fold 2, which does not have all its details. Either way, it is already possible to talk about some gravitating differences between the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Fold 2 models.
Design
The Galaxy Fold 2 continues with the design that was seen in the first generation of the series, that is, it opens and folds like a book or magazine, unlike those smartphones that have adopted the “clam” format , like the foldable Motorola Razr or the Galaxy Z Flip itself.
However, the great novelty in the recent hybrid between tablet and phone is that it allows you to place it as if it were a laptop : the back of the computer that does not have a screen could be placed on a base, while the other end could be opened at 90 degrees to, for example, watch videos without having to hold it (as shown in the following image).
Samsung also managed to make a thinner folding, since when it is open, it has a thickness of 6 millimeters (that of the Galaxy Fold is 7.6 millimeters), in addition to improving the hinge precisely so that it can be used in more modes.
Screen
The screen in the new Galaxy Fold 2 presents a substantial evolution with respect to the first generation, not only in terms of size, but also with respect to its technology.
While —when open— the Galaxy Fold’s Infinity Flex Display is 7.3 inches and with QXGA + resolution (2,152 x 1,536 pixels), the Dynamic AMOLED 2X of the new phone, made of ultrathin glass (UTG) and flexible, reaches the 7.6 inches and it comes with Full HD + resolution (2,208 x 1,768 pixels), in addition to having a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a feature that comes out when browsing the cell phone interface or displaying action content.
The external screen, which is activated when the gadget is closed, has a size of 4.6 inches and HD + resolution in the previous version; while that of the Galaxy Fold 2 is 6.2 inches.
Both the external and internal panel, in the mobile presented this August 5, look cleaner, in addition to extending from end to end because the edges are very thin (especially on the larger screen). Likewise, the fact that Samsung has decided to put the front cameras inside a hole in the displays , as it has done in other of its high-end units, also contributes to having more protagonist screens in the Galaxy Fold 2.
Optics
As already mentioned, on the Infinity-O type screens of the Galaxy Fold 2 are the front cameras, which are 10 megapixels, so there is not much difference with the Galaxy Fold. What it is is that this cell phone incorporates a pair of lenses on the larger display , in a kind of tab that does not look integrated into the design.
Regarding the rear optics of the second generation of the folding, it consists of a 12-megapixel main sensor with optical stabilization, 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and 12-megapixel telephoto. The Galaxy Fold also has three cameras, only the ultra wide-angle is 16 megapixels.
Prosecution
Obviously, Samsung put the best in processing for its Galaxy Fold 2 . Thus, it includes a Snapdragon 865 Plus and 12 GB RAM, so in addition to offering an optimal response in all kinds of applications, the phone is compatible with the 5G network. Regarding storage, it is 256 GB, enough to save the images and other content generated with the unit.
The Galaxy Fold comes from the factory with the Snapdragon 855, 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.
Price
Samsung will give more details of the price of the Galaxy Fold 2 when it starts September 2020, the truth is that it is expected to be close to that of the first generation of the phone, that is, about $ 2,000 dollars.
As it is a relatively new and evolving cell segment, the final cost will surely not be affordable. There is nothing left to do but wait for what the firm will announce soon.