Galaxy Fold 2 rumors: 3 new Samsung foldable phones, including a cheaper Fold E

It’s official: Samsung is making its third foldable phone, as well as the next Galaxy Note. Industry watchers expect this to be the Galaxy Fold 2, the successor device to the Original Galaxy Fold instead of a hasty update for the smaller, cheaper Galaxy Z Flip, which is just three months old. The news was not announced as much as it was slyly revealed in an earnings report earlier this month that otherwise explained pessimism for samsung business as a result of coronavirusrelated slowdowns.

In Samsung’s own words: “The company will continue to offer differentiated products in the premium segment with the launch of new folding models and Note.” But will the world’s largest phone maker also launch a cheaper version on the Galaxy Fold E and how much could it cost? (More details below).

Samsung’s confirmation comes as phone sales fell 38% in February compared to 2019, and a a big recession is coming. The extravagance of another expensive and foldable phone might surprise us at a time when companies, including Samsung, seem to be turning to cheaper devices, like the new one. $ 400 Galaxy A51 for sale now, excellent value.

But apart from folding, what do we know about the speculated Galaxy Fold 2? We will update this frequently with the biggest rumors.

Galaxy Fold 2 design: same shape, but better

The Galaxy Fold 2 is likely to work with the original mold, pinching, folding, and refining on the go. Common logic would expect the same design that places the largest folding screen inside a device that opens like a book, and the smallest, strongest screen in the outer “cover”, a way that protects the inside screen from damage. additional.

Some of the early Galaxy Fold 2 rumors suggested that the phone could take a new shape with the larger screen on the outside, however most rumors point to the Fold 2 being more like the first Fold, with specs. and cosmetic features that align with the Galaxy S20. More on that below.

The Galaxy Fold 2 could have a stylus. The original failed

Almost a year ago I proposed that the The killer accessory of Galaxy Fold would be a pencil, just like in the Galaxy Note family. The S Pen would make the Fold a lot more like a tablet and multitasking tool, and help set Samsung’s foldable phone apart from the rest.

There was only one problem with that. Fold’s original plastic screen was too soft and infamously prone to damage to maintain the pressure of a nail, much less a pencil. But with enough structural support and a flexible glass display (ultra-thin glass or UTG), which was first used with the Z Flip, rumors of a Fold 2 with a stylus are possible.

Other rumors have sometimes suggested that Samsung would abandon its plans to include the S Pen. We will see how everything comes together.

Is there a cheaper Galaxy Fold E or Fold Lite in process?

What if there is not a single new Galaxy Fold on the way, but two or even three? Prolific mobile filter Max Weinbach, who also writes for XDA Developers, tweeted a rumor that Samsung could be making a Galaxy Fold E or Galaxy Fold Lite in addition to the more premium Galaxy Fold 2.

Weinbach’s tweet even named a potential price: $ 1,100 for the cheapest model, or models, that could use a plastic display compared to the ultra-thin glass or UTG of the Galaxy Fold 2. Weinbach’s uncertainty (“and keep in mind “This is a rumor,” he wrote), leaves no room for doubt, but suggests that Samsung’s experiment with cheaper models will not stop with the $ 1,380 Galaxy Z Flip.

There is a rumor, and note this is a rumor, Samsung will launch a Galaxy Fold e for $ 1100.

They are also working releasing 3 folds. Two with plastic, one with UTG. Could you explain the codenames Winner2 vs Champ.

– Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) May 11, 2020

2 displays, 1 with a refresh rate of 120Hz

There is no doubt that the Galaxy Fold 2 would follow in the footsteps of the original with two screens: one on the outside to initiate short tasks, such as initiating a phone call or answering a quick text message, and the larger screen on the inside does all The heavy lifting of watching videos, multitasking, and longer email composition.

The largest screen is said to follow the Galaxy S20 with a 120Hz screen refresh rate, while the smallest screen will fill in the default 60Hz screen (see below). The faster refresh rate makes scrolling, browsing, and some games run extremely smooth, but it can also drain battery life at a faster rate. The Fold 2’s 120Hz display setting is likely to be an option, with the default 60Hz typical rate, as on S20 phones.

Galaxy Fold 2 cameras

The original Galaxy Fold took cues from the Galaxy S10 Plus camera from last year, so it stands to reason that the Fold 2 would do the same, based on the Galaxy S20 Plus matrix and camera design. That’s the content of a rumor by Max Weinbach, a Twitter leaker and contributor to XDA Developers.

If true, you can expect to see:

• Front cover: 10 megapixel camera
• Back cover: 12 megapixel (wide angle), 64 megapixel (telephoto), 12 megapixel (ultra wide angle), time of flight

And what about the inner screen? Good question. The original Fold featured a large thumb-shaped cutout that included two camera lenses and other sensors, subtracting the overall look and taking up space on the screen. I would bet that Samsung will minimize the appearance of the camera on the internal screen, possibly reducing the space to a single sensor for selfies and video chats, and using a more minimalist perforation design.

Weinbach, in his February tweet, suggested that the “main” camera could include a V-shaped notch or a lower screen sensor.

Galaxy Fold 2: The front cover is an infinite V display. The main one is drilling or below the viewing chamber. New form of SPen. S20 + camera setup. Ceramic and stainless steel. It will come in blue, silver, gold, pink, black.

– Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) February 17, 2020

Battery size and duration.

Battery life is a sticking point for any phone, but on a foldable device like the original Galaxy Fold, with energy-thirsty displays and a promise to be the device of everything in your life, it has to deliver.

If the rumor prevails, the Galaxy Fold 2 could top the Fold’s 4,380 mAh battery with a 4,500- or 5,000 mAh battery, according to a source cited by XDA Developers. You can also expect Samsung to stick with reverse wireless charging, which Samsung calls PowerShare, and fast charging to line up with Galaxy S20 phones, likely at a speed of 25 watts.

the Galaxy S20 UltraFor example, it supports an even faster 45-watt charge, but note that there is often a trade-off between how quickly a phone can charge and the amount of heat it generates and retains as a result. If the Fold 2 comes to life unsupported for a quick 45-watt charge, that’s probably why.

Screen size, 5G, storage and other specifications

Display consultant Ross Young tweeted a long list of specs in late April, unsurprisingly related to display size, resolution, and technology. That, combined with other rumors circulating about the storage capacity of the Galaxy Fold 2, the 5G variants and the colors (of XDA Developers, SamMobile, ET News, and others) paints a picture that concept artists can use to sketch out representations of what the Galaxy Fold 2 might look like.

• Main screen: 7.59 inches; 2,213×1,689 pixel resolution
• Cover screen: 6.23 inches; 2,267×819 pixel resolution (the outer screen of the original fold was 4.6 inches)
• 256GB and 512GB storage capacity
• 5G and 4G variants
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or 865 Plus processor
• Android 10 software
• Materials: ceramic, stainless steel.
• Colors: blue, silver, gold, pink, black.

Galaxy Fold 2 release and launch date

For the launch of Samsung’s third foldable phone, it makes sense to look at the first two. The Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip were announced alongside more typical, and still premium, devices, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S20, respectively. It is now suggested that the Galaxy Fold 2 will become the center of attention at the same time that Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 20.

There is a logical pattern to this rumor, although the circumstances of the disclosure would certainly be different than most. Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Unpacked event was the last time the mobile industry came together in full before concern over the spread of the coronavirus end dozens of events within and beyond the technological world.

Certainly, Samsung may postpone both disclosures in response to the coronavirus outbreak, for example, if factories are forced to shut down. in the midst of a wave of new cases or economic problems in consumer spending on high-priced goods.

Galaxy Fold 2 sale price

As for the price? There is still no consensus between the leaks, but you can bet that a smaller storage configuration running on 4G would cost less than a 5G version with more storage space on board. It would be surprising to see a more advanced Galaxy Fold 2 priced below the original Galaxy Fold’s $ 1,980 starting price, albeit with a global recession in the offing, everything is possible.

Exchange offers, packages and gifts are more likely than an immediate reduction in cost. Although Samsung is known to have slashed prices a few months after launch, at least on its own website (such as this Galaxy S20 price drop), the brand generally prefers to increase the value of its premium products with bundled offers, such as a buy. get one and take one or a free set of headphones.

We’ll be on the lookout for credible new Galaxy Fold 2 rumors. Meanwhile, here it is all the phones we know for 2020, eight applications for Greatly improve your phone photography and a good look at the OnePlus 8 Pro phone who wants to shoot down the Galaxy S20.