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Samsung has announced the details of the new generation of folding smartphones Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 gained a completely new front surface, now 6.2 inches. The increase was 63% over the original Galaxy Fold. In addition, the South Korean company has increased the internal screen to 7.6 inches. It also raised the price to US $ 1,999 in the United States, which is equivalent to R $ 10,755 at the exchange rate of the day.
A special edition in association with the Thom Brown brand costs a trifle of US $ 3,299, which is around R $ 17,750. Consumers will begin receiving it on September 18.
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Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 6.2-inch external screen – Photo: Disclosure / Samsung
The smartphone with Android 10 is committed to a very different format than what we are used to seeing on phones. The external display is suitable for daily tasks. For those who need more space, there is the internal screen that makes the Fold 2 almost turn into a tablet.
Consumers will be able to leave the device ajar on the table. With this, the so-called Flex Mode comes into play, in which half of the flexible screen shows the main information while the lower half brings secondary data or control buttons. The same feature is on the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung’s rival to the Motorola Razr.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 brings only one camera in the center, with 12 MP – Photo: Disclosure / Samsung
Samsung announced improvements to the application continuity system. This means that the user can start writing an email on one of the screens and continue on the other, after opening / closing the device, without losing the draft.
There is also the possibility of running multiple instances of the same application. For example, a Word article on the internal screen and a Word report on the external screen.
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The manufacturer has commissioned a survey of users in the United States and South Korea. Around 34% of Fold users enjoy watching two apps simultaneously compared to 4% on conventional phones. First-generation Fold owners watch 71% more video clips and spend 35% more time playing games.
Fold 2 does not renounce the cutting edge technical sheet. It has an eight-core processor, 12 GB of RAM, 4,500 mAh battery, compatibility with Internet Bluetooth 5.0 and 5G (sub 6 and mmWave). Storage is 256GB. There is a slot for a physical phone chip (SIM card) and support for a digital chip (e-SIM).
Detail of the cameras on the back of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 – Photo: Disclosure / Samsung
There are a number of cameras scattered around the model:
- Front: 10 MP (f / 2.2)
- Without interior: 10 MP (f / 2.2)
- Rear: 12 MP (f / 2.2) ultra wide, 12 MP (f / 1.8) wide and 12 MP (f / 2.4) telephoto
There are two color options: Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. Samsung Brazil has not yet informed which finishes should land in the domestic market.
Original Galaxy Fold (with case) in Rio de Janeiro – Photo: Thássius Veloso / TechTudo
The original Galaxy Fold hit stores in Brazil in January for the suggested price of R $ 12,999. With that, it became the most expensive smartphone in the country. Company executives often argue that the product brings completely new technologies, at a higher cost, which increases consumer spending. It is not yet known how much the successor will cost here, but it will likely continue with exorbitant figures.
