2019 was thought to be the year of foldable smartphones. But the hopes were quickly shattered with all major contenders facing technical difficulties with their design. Despite facing several reliability issues in the past, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was globally launched earlier this month. The South Korean tech giants plan to bring its first foldable smartphone to India on Oct. 1. The company has already sent our press invites for the launch event. The Galaxy Fold is scheduled to go on sale in the US on Sept. 27 following some heavy hardware upgrades to overcome the fragility issues.
While the additional precaution is a welcome move, Samsung seems to be taking a cautious step with the smartphone’s relaunch, given the device’s brief yet problematic history. Among the more common problems was the crease within the display, and the screen protector that some people happily peeled off, resulting in the display going dark.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Price in India (Rumored)
There is no official announcement regarding the prices yet. But, judging by the prices in the US, the Galaxy Fold is likely to be priced around Rs. 1,40,000 (~$1,985) in India. The smartphone will be available via retail stores, but can only be purchased via pre-bookings. Galaxy Fold customers are entitled to receive exclusive access to a specialized customer assistance network, including 24×7 virtual support and mano-a-mano interactions with service personnel.
Samsung Galaxy Fold Specifications
The Galaxy Fold is officially the first smartphone with a foldable display to be sold globally. The smartphone features a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display on the inner surface, along with a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display on the outer surface. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of native storage.
The Galaxy Fold has six cameras in total, starting with a 10-megapixel camera on the front surface. The device uses a combination of a 10-megapixel and an 8-megapixel camera on the inner surface along with a triple camera setup at the rear. This consists of a 12-megapixel primary sensor along with a 16-megapixel wide-angle sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens. The smartphone draws power from a 4,380 mAh battery and runs on a custom Android OS that supports Multi-Active window and app continuity. India will be receiving the non-5G version of the device.
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