Samsung is expected to unveil the much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 2 on August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event. Like any other device, it has leaked multiple times. Yesterday, even its entire design was revealed, courtesy of press renders leak. Now, a new report, fresh out of South Korea, mentions it to retail for the same price as the original Galaxy Fold.

According to a report by DDaily (via SamMobile), the carriers in South Korea have begun to test the Galaxy Z Fold 2 last week. Even, they tentatively agreed with Samsung on its release date as well as the retail price.

The report says the company’s third commercial foldable smartphone will go on sale starting September 18 in its home country. This goes in line with a previous report, which suggested the chaebol to ship the handset in Septemeber, followed by Galaxy S20 FE (Lite) in October.

As far as price is concerned, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is reported to retail for 2,398,000 South Korean Won, which roughly translates to ($2,005). This is exactly the same price Samsung debuted its predecessor last year. That means the second-gen Galaxy Fold will be priced similar to the original ($1,980) in international markets as well.

Previously, it was thought to be priced lower than the 2019 model. Anyway, it is good to see that the price has not increased like the Galaxy S20 series.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is next week and practically all the products that will be unveiled at the event have already been leaked. Samsung has now released a trailer that shows us silhouettes of the devices that will be announced including the Galaxy Fold 2.

The Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Note20 all make an appearance in the video.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is coming with a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor. It will pack a larger secondary display, triple rear cameras, and come in Bronze Gold, a color that will appear on other products launching on that day. The device will also have a flexible punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and stereo speakers.

The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for August 5 and it will be live-streamed.

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The Samsung Unpacked event is scheduled for August 5. The highlight of the launch is going to be the Galaxy Note20 series but Samsung is expected to launch other items. Previous reports have said the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will also launch on that day but a new leak says that won’t be the case.

According to Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach), the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will not launch at Galaxy Unpacked on August 5. In replies to the tweet, he revealed that the software is not close to being ready for launch.

This is absolutely no surprise. The software isn't even close to ready for a September launch and there is very few mentions of anything hardware wise. It's likely been delayed a bunch and that's why.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 11, 2020

I looked into it a bit more. Galaxy Store only shows user testing for the Note 20 and Flip 5G. I do see carrier testing for the Fold 2, which looks like it just got put in. There's no way they can have it announced with 0 information about it.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 12, 2020

He also added that the possible launch date might be September or even October. At the moment, the phone is said to be under carrier testing. So we should not expect a launch until the device passes carrier testing.

To clarify, I'm 60% sure they won't even talk about it at the event but I'm 100% sure they won't release it. https://t.co/5FUixTLqu9

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 12, 2020

In a quoted tweet, he adds that he is 60% sure it may not even be mentioned at all.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor of the Galaxy Fold that was announced last year. The device will keep the folding design of its predecessor but come with changes in its appearance. For example, it will feature a larger outer display and the main foldable display is expected to have a punch hole for the selfie camera.

Other reported specifications are a 4500mAh battery, a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, and up to 512GB of storage.

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Samsung is expected to launch the successor to Galaxy Fold in August. Ahead of it, the foldable smartphone has been rumored and leaked multiple times since the past few months. Now, a new leak says that this upcoming device will be called Galaxy Z Fold 2 and not Galaxy Fold 2 as everyone thought.

According to an exclusive report by SamMobile, the forthcoming Samsung foldable smartphone will be marketed as Galaxy Z Fold 2. The publication received the information from their reliable sources and it could be mostly true.

Earlier this year, the South Korean tech giant confirmed to Bloomberg that it will use “Galaxy Z” branding on all of its future foldable smartphones. But somehow, this news remained hidden in the tech community so that people simply called the next foldable from Samsung as Galaxy Fold 2.

In fact, the branding was right under our nose on the Samsung website. The company has listed both Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Fold under “Galaxy Z” series category.

That said, Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expected to launch on August 5 alongside Galaxy Note 20 series. It is reported to start shipping in September, followed by Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (S20 Lite) in October.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 has been making the rounds for many months and now it seems that the next-generation foldable smartphone from the South Korean giant is finally set to go official next month.

Ahead of its speculated launch on 5th August, the smartphone has passed through the 3C certification process, revealing some of the details of the device. It reveals that the phone supports 5G connectivity and will come with a 25W charger.

Earlier leaks related to the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 has revealed that the smartphone will come with a 7.7-inch flexible display. With punch-hole design in tow and a larger screen compared to the original Fold, the Galaxy Fold 2 will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio.

The screen is expected to offer 2213 x 1689 pixels screen resolution and 11.8:9 aspect ratio along with support for the 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to have a larger 6.23-inch cover screen with comparatively slimmer bezels and 819 x 2267 pixels resolution.

Under the hood, the device could come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or the newer but yet unannounced Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC. In terms of memory configuration, it could pack 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

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It may sport a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera system on its back but the font-camera configuration is not yet known. The phone is expected to be powered by a 4,365mAh battery.

As for the color options, reports indicate that the Galaxy Fold 2 could be offered in two color options — Martian Green and Astro Blue. It is also said that this next-generation foldable smartphone from Samsung won’t come with an S Pen stylus.

While the company has not yet confirmed this, the next Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to take place on 5th August where Samsung will be unveiling its next-generation Galaxy Note20 series smartphones, along with the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Watch 3.

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The first half of 2020 did not go as planned for most companies, including Samsung whose Galaxy S20 series is leading up to be the worst-performing phones in the Galaxy S series. To overcome this situation, the South Korean tech giant is expected to ship three premium smartphones starting from August till October.

As per a leak from earlier this month, Samsung is expected to hold an ‘Unpacked’ launch event on August 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. The company might also unveil Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G at the same event.

Now, according to a report by ETNews (via SlashGear), Samsung will not be shipping these devices at one go. Rather, it will start shipping each device with an interval of a month.

The report says Samsung will be first shipping the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, which is expected to include regular Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Followed by that in September, the company will ship the long-awaited Galaxy Fold 2.

Then, in October, it will be shipping the recently leaked Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE). This handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy S10 Lite from earlier this year. But for some unknown reasons, the company has changed its branding.

Between all this, Samsung will be also shipping the Galaxy Z Flip 5G but details regarding its exact shipping period is unknown except for the fact that it is being mass manufactured.

As a whole, Samsung will be having a busy schedule for the second half of 2020 to right the incurred losses in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Samsung is rumored to introduce the Galaxy Fold 2 foldable phone on Aug. 5v along with other products like Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Recent reports have claimed that as compared to the original Galaxy Fold, its successor edition will be arriving with improved displays. Also, the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to adopt a punch-hole design for inner and outer screens. A reliable tipster from China has shared two renders that showcase the punch-hole design of the Galaxy Fold 2’s inner screen.

Recent reports have revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be featuring a 7.7-inch flexible display. With punch-hole design in tow and a larger screen compared to the original Fold, the Galaxy Fold 2 will offer a higher screen-to-body ratio. The Galaxy Fold had a 7.3-inch inner screen with a notch at the corner for housing the camera.

The Galaxy Fold 2’s 7.7-inch display is expected to offer a resolution of 1689 x 2213 pixels and an aspect ratio of 11.8:9. The screen will support up to 120Hz refresh rate.

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The original Fold came with a 4.6-inch cover display. Its successor edition is speculated to be equipped with a larger 6.23-inch cover screen with comparatively slimmer bezels. It will offer a resolution 819 x 2267 pixels resolution and support the traditional 60Hz refresh rate. Like the inner screen, the cover display of the Galaxy Fold 2 is also said to have a punch-hole design.

The Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G are speculated to be equipped with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform that is yet to be announced. There is a possibility that the Galaxy Fold 2 may also come equipped with it. The device may come with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB storage options.

The Galaxy Fold 2 may house a 4,365mAh rated battery. It may sport a 64-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel triple camera system on its back. Martian Green and Astro Blue are the expected color editions of the Galaxy Fold 2. The foldable phone won’t come with an S Pen stylus.

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The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to go official on Aug. 5 along with the Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus and Galaxy Z Flip. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Fold 2 have revealed that it will be arriving with several improvements compared to the original Galaxy Fold announced last year. The details of its outer and inner displays have already appeared. The dual-part battery of the Galaxy Fold 2 has seemingly received approval from the 3C authority of China. The listings suggest that the Galaxy Fold 2 could be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery.

The Galaxy Fold from last year came with a dual-part battery. The EB-BF900ABU battery had a rated capacity of 2,135mAh and the EB-BF901ABU had a rated capacity of 2,245mAh. The total size of the battery is 4,380mAh.

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Recent reports have revealed that SM-F916 and SM-F917 are the model numbers that are associated with the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2. The two battery parts for the Fold 2 that have appeared on the 3C certification reveals that the EB-BF916ABY has 2,090mAh rated capacity and EB-BF197ABY has 2,275mAh rated capacity. The combined size is 4,365mAh.

The original Galaxy Fold came with a 7.3-inch main display and a cover display of 4.6 inches. Rumors surrounding the successor model reveals that the Galaxy Fold 2 will have a larger 7.7-inch inner display and a bigger 6.23-inch exterior screen. Both displays are said to flaunt Infinity-O design. Also, the main display is rumored to come with support for 120Hz refresh rate.

Apart from the 512 GB storage model, the Galaxy Fold 2 is also expected to arrive in 256 GB storage edition. The tablet is unlikely to support S Pen stylus. The main camera setup of the foldable phone may include a 12-megapixel main lens, a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 16-megapixel ultrawide shooter. It could be available in black and brown color variants at the start.

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The upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2020. It will be the third commercially available foldable device from Samsung as a successor to last year’s original Galaxy Fold. This handset has been under the leak radar for months. Now, a new piece of information from South Korea confirms the phone to feature larger displays than its predecessor.

According to ETNews, the exterior (cover) and interior foldable OLED panel on the Galaxy Fold 2 will be 1.63-inch and 0.4-inch larger than those on the original Galaxy Fold. That means the upcoming Samsung foldable smartphone will sport a 7.7-inch interior panel and a 6.23-inch cover display.

According to previous reports, this year’s Galaxy Fold 2 will not feature S Pen due to technical limitation. However, the inner display will have a 120Hz refresh rate in line with the Galaxy S20 series. Its predecessor features a standard 60HZ refresh rate panel.

Another improvement over its forerunner is the usage of UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) instead of Colorless Polymide (CPI). This type of screen cover is currently only found on the Galaxy Z Flip.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is said to be already in production as Samsung started placing orders for required components last month. As per analysts, the company is expected to ship 3 million units annually but the first batch of parts orders was for 300,000 units.

Samsung could announce the Galaxy Fold 2 alongside Galaxy Note 20 series on August 5. The handset may go on sale a month later before the Fall.

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South Korean media recently reported that Samsung may hold an Unpacked event on Aug. 5 to announce new smartphones like Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Fold 2. The latter is expected to arrive with some improvements over the Galaxy Fold that debuted last year in August as the company’s first foldable smartphone. ET News publication from South Korea has published an infographic through which some of its key details have been revealed.

The Galaxy Fold came with a 7.3-inch inner screen. The infographics of the Fold 2 reveals that the successor edition will have a larger 7.7-inch screen. It will offer up to 120Hz refresh rate whereas the original model can with the traditional 60Hz refresh rate support for its inner screen.

The Galaxy Fold 2’s internal display will have a punch-hole design and it will offer 1689 x 2213 pixels resolution along with an aspect ratio of 11.8:9. The internal screen of the Galaxy Fold 2 will be equipped with Ultra-Thin Glass (UTS).

The original Fold came with a 4.6-inch outer display. The infographic reveals that the Fold 2 will come with a much larger 6.23-inch external display. It will be a 60Hz refresh rate supporting a punch-hole display that will produce 819 x 2267 pixels resolution. It will produce an aspect ratio of 24:9:9. A report from yesterday claimed that the cover glass of the Fold 2 is not durable enough for folding and pressure from S Pen. Hence, the Fold 2 may not come with a built-in S Pen stylus.

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The graph on the bottom half of the infographic states Samsung is planning to manufacture 300,000 units of the Galaxy Fold 2 in a bid to sell 3 million units a year. The bottom-right of the infographic shows what kind of foldable devices the competitor brands will offer.

The Huawei Mate X2 may come with an inward folding design and it is likely to come with stylus support. Motorola is reportedly planning to launch a 5G edition of the Motorola Razr. Xiaomi may launch a clamshell foldable phone. TCL is working on foldable devices with inward and outward folding designs. ZTE is aiming to bring affordable foldable devices to the market.

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Last year in August, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone along with Galaxy Note 10 series. Rumors have it that the company will be holding an online-only Unpacked launch event on Aug. 5 to announce multiple devices including the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. The original Galaxy Fold did not feature an S Pen stylus. As far as the Galaxy Fold 2 is concerned, some reports have claimed that it will come with a stylus while other reports have stated that the device will continue to lack stylus support. A fresh report on a South Korean publication The Elec states that the Galaxy Fold 2 is unlikely to feature an S Pen.

The report states that it is due to the durability issues associated with the displays that Samsung decided to omit the inclusion of S Pen stylus on the Fold 2. It further mentions that the thickness of the Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) is less than a tenth of that of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 which is overlaid on the display of Galaxy Note 10. The thickness of the Note 10’s screen along with Gorilla Glass 6 layer is between 0.4mm to 1.2mm.

The durability of the UTG for Galaxy Fold 2 is said to be poor and it could be prone to scratches. The UTG used on the Galaxy Z Flip is 0.3mm only. The same UTG could be made available on the Galaxy Fold 2.

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The original Samsung Galaxy Fold supported only a 60Hz refresh rate. Rumors surrounding the Galaxy Fold 2 have revealed that it could be coming with a larger 7.7-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It is likely to come with a larger battery and better cameras. The Galaxy Fold came with 512 GB built-in storage. Speculations are rife that the Galaxy Fold 2’s base model will have 256 GB of native storage.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Watch 3 on Aug. 5. These devices are expected to release in the market on Aug. 20.

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A South Korean publication had recently reported that Samsung may hold the Unpacked unveil event on Aug. 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Another South Korean publication has revealed the names of other devices that are expected to go official alongside the above-mentioned devices. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Samsung will be holding an online event to announce its new devices.

According to The Korea Herald, Samsung will be launching Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Watch 3 along with Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. Even reliable tipster Jon Prosser tweeted that the company would launch Galaxy Z Flip 5G on Aug. 5. The tipster believes that the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be available for purchase from Aug. 20.

The South Korean publication has not revealed any information on the specs of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Samsung had launched Snapdragon 855 powered Galaxy Z Flip clamshell phone with foldable display earlier this year. The elegant device did not carry support for 5G connectivity. It is unclear which processor will be driving the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Some rumors have claimed that the upcoming 5G edition will have a base storage of 256 GB and it may come in a new brown color.

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The Galaxy Note 20 is expected to come with a 6.4-inch flat S-AMOLED display whereas the Galaxy Note 20+ will have a curved 6.9-inch S-AMOLED screen. They are expected to come with respective batteries of 4,300mAh and 4,500mAh capacities. The Note 20 Plus is rumored to feature a 108-megapixel main shooter in its rear-mounted triple camera setup. The Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to come with a larger inner display of 7.7 inches.

The online Unpacked event is expected to be live-streamed across different platforms such as Samsung’s official site, Samsung Newsroom, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 in the third quarter of 2020. According to several reports, this year’s Galaxy Note Unpacked will take palace on August 5 and will be an online-only event give the current situation.

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 are under the leak radar for a few weeks now. We have been subjected to multiple specs leak and even 3D CAD renders of the former device from popular leakster @OnLeaks.

However, the design of the next-generation Samsung Galaxy Fold is still under wraps, which is actually good news. These days we know about new smartphones weeks or sometimes even months before their release. The promotional leaks by the companies have drained the excitement out on the launch day.

Anyway, according to leaks and rumors, the Galaxy Note 20 will feature a 6.9-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It will be also accompanied by an Ultra model replacing last year’s Plus variant. It is said to come with a triple camera setup consisting of 108MP primary shooter, 12MP ultra-wide angle snapper, and a 13MP telephoto unit with support for 50x digital zoom.

The Galaxy Fold 2, on the other hand, will feature a 7.59-inch inner display with a resolution of 2213 x 1689 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and UTG. It is also tipped to have support for S Pen. Lastly, the cover display is said to be of 6.32-inch.

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Rumours have been rife about Samsung‘s next-generation Galaxy Fold model. The Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be launched around August 2020. It is already over a year since the company unveiled the first-gen Fold but the tech giant kept fans busy with an impressive Galaxy Z Flip foldable model which was unveiled in February this year.

The company has now reportedly commenced mass production of the Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone parts through major partners. Based on recent report details about Galaxy Fold 2 is expected as early as June. The company will use UTG (ultra-thin glass) used in the Galaxy Z Flip in the Fold 2. UTG is considered to be superior to CPI (transparent polyimide) present in Galaxy Fold.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is rumoured to house a larger outer Dynamic AMOLED LTPS display of 6.23 inches. The 60Hz panel that will also feature a punch-hole cutout is said to support 819 x 2267 pixels. In comparison, the original Galaxy Fold has a 4.6-inch outer screen and an inner flexible display of 7.3 inches. The outer display of Fold 2 may have the punch-hole at the top-centre position. The phone will be available in 4G and 5G variants, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 SoC.

There are rumours that the Fold 2 will be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20+ at its Unpacked event sometime in August.

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Samsung will be launching its third foldable smartphone in the second half of 2020. The device in question is thought to be the long-rumored Galaxy Fold 2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold from last year. According to the latest report from South Korea, the company has now begun the mass production of Galaxy Fold 2 with an expected release in August.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is one of the most anticipated devices in 2020. It is rumored to pack almost all things people wished the Galaxy Fold had.

As per the new report, Samsung Electronics has placed orders for production-level foldable smartphone parts to its partners. This indicates the company to have started the mass-production of Galaxy Fold 2 and the report also suggests it will hit markets in August.

According to previous reports, the upcoming foldable from Samsung will be using UTG (Ultra Thing Glass) protection for its folding screen. This material is currently only used in the Galaxy Z Flip. It is durable than CPI (Colorless Polymide) film aka plastic cover used on the original Galaxy Fold.

Samsung is forecasted to ship 2.5 to 3 million foldables this year, compared to 500,000 units last year as per analysts. Also, the price of Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be around $100 less than its predecessor in the US. It is expected to retail between $1880 and $1895.

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A few days ago, it was reported that Samsung is developing a cheaper version of the Galaxy Fold. More details with respect to the specs of the phone, which is referred to as the Galaxy Fold Lite a.k.a. Galaxy Fold E, have surfaced.

According to Max Weinbach of XDA-Developers, the Galaxy Fold Lite 4G codenamed “Winner2” will have 256GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 865 processor. There is no 5G support as you can see from the name of the device. There is also no mention of the RAM but we expect it to come with 8GB or 12GB.

The Galaxy Fold Lite will have a flexible display with no UTG. This means the screen is covered in plastic. The outer display will be smaller with a size similar to the outer display of the Galaxy Z Flip.

-Available internationally
-No 5G support
-Snapdragon 865
-Built out of Aluminium and Glass on outside
-$1099
-Winner2

This could change as this info tends to change quickly, especially when it's the first you're hearing about a device.

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) May 12, 2020

This device will have a mix of aluminum and glass on the outside. It is also said to feature a mix of 2018, 2019, and 2020 specifications. The Galaxy Fold Lite will come in  Mirror Black and Mirror Purple, have a price tag of $1099, and be available globally.

Max said in another tweet that the specs are unconfirmed and more of a rumor and that the specs may change quickly. So the phone may launch with different specifications.

It is unknown when the device will launch but our guess is there are still a few months of waiting to be done before it finally launches.

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Samsung already has launched two foldable smartphones in the market — Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. The South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch a third foldable smartphone — Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, which as the name indicates, will be the successor of Galaxy Fold smartphone.

While some details related to this upcoming smartphone have already been leaked online, the latest information sheds light on the Galaxy Fold 2’s camera configuration. It has been revealed that the phone will come with a triple-camera setup on the back.

It seems that the company is taking out the same camera module that is present in the Samsung Galaxy S20. The upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 is said to feature a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra wide-angle lens.

The report also says that the phone will have two camera sensors on the front side but they won’t be placed together. Instead, one sensor will be placed inside the notch of the Side-A small screen while the other sensor will be placed on a foldable screen.

Earlier there were reports calming that the Galaxy Fold 2 could feature in-display camera sensors. However, the company decided to go ahead with the punch-hole cutout for the front-facing cameras because of the supply issue for the display camera technology.

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As per the reports, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 smartphone will come with a 7.59-inch Flexible Dynamic AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate while the secondary screen will be of 6.23-inch and will have 2267 x 819 pixels screen resolution.

It is also claimed that the phone uses Ultra Thin glass of the Galaxy Z Flip in order to protect the display which should offer higher durability. The phone is also reported to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and come packed with a 4,500mAh battery along with 45W fast charging support. The phone is also said to have S-Pen support.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is also expected to come in two storage options — 256GB and 512GB. As for the color options, two colors have been revealed so far — Martian Green and Astro Blue. Coming to the pricing, reports indicate that the starting price for the Galaxy Fold 2 will be $100 lower than the Galaxy Fold, and thus start at $1,899.

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Samsung is expected to unleash the Galaxy Fold 2 in the second half of the year. Some reports have claimed that the South Korean may announce it along with the Galaxy Note 20 series in Q3, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. Today, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, Ross Young shared key information on the specs of the Galaxy Fold 2.

While Young revealed that the Galaxy Fold 2 is codenamed as Project Champ, a report on XDA Developers that the device could be also referred to as Project Winner 2 internally. Young further revealed that the main flexible Dynamic AMOLED display of the Fold 2 measures 7.59 inches. It supports 2213 x 1689 pixels resolution, a pixel density of 372 ppi and 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung wanted to make use of in-screen selfie camera technology on the Galaxy Fold 2. However, due to issues related to shipments timing, the company decided to add a punch-hole cutout on the display for the selfie snapper. Like the Galaxy Z Flip clamshell device, the Fold 2 said to come with Ultra Thin Glass on the flexible screen. Its punch-hole could be on the top-right corner.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is rumored to house a larger outer Dynamic AMOLED LTPS display of 6.23 inches. The 60Hz panel that will also feature a punch-hole cutout is said to support 819 x 2267 pixels. In comparison, the original Galaxy Fold has a 4.6-inch outer screen and an inner flexible display of 7.3 inches. The outer display of Fold 2 may have the punch-hole at the top-center position. Shown in this post are two Galaxy Fold 2 renders made by Benjamin Geskin based on the rumors surrounding it.

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According to XDA, the Galaxy Fold 2 will come in 4G and 5G flavors. Both could be powered by Snapdragon 865 or Snapdragon 865+ SoC. The Fold 2 is also expected to arrive with S Pen stylus. The usage of the harder plastic called Ultra Thin Glass will protect the Fold 2’s screen from getting scratched with the usage of S Pen.

The Galaxy Fold 2 may arrive in 256 GB and 512 GB storage editions. It could be available in Martian Green and Astro Blue colors. There could be another variant of the device with ceramic and stainless steel build. The Fold 2 may borrow the cameras that are available on the Galaxy S20+. At front, it may have a 10-megapixel or a 40-megapixel camera. The Galaxy Fold 2 may house a 4,500mAh battery with 25W superfast charging. It will also have wireless and reverse wireless charging support.

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Samsung is reportedly working on the Galaxy Fold 2. The South Korean company is expected to launch it with some enhanced features than the original the Galaxy Fold that debuted as the firm’s first foldable phone in 2019. A South Korean publication has revealed some information on the new features that will be available on the Galaxy Fold 2.

The report reveals that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be coming in two color editions such as Martian Green and Astro Blue. The availability of these color variants may vary depending on markets. The aforementioned color variants were reportedly planned first for the original Galaxy Fold. However, the company scrapped the plan and launched it in Space Silver and Cosmos Black color choices.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to weigh less than last year’s device. The report specifically mentions that the Fold 2 will weigh 229 grams. The Galaxy Fold weighs around 260 grams. While the rumor mill had speculated that the Fold 2 will come equipped with S-Pen stylus, the new report states Samsung’s next foldable phone won’t come with a stylus.

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The outer design of the Galaxy Fold 2 could be same as the predecessor model. The Galaxy Fold has an outer screen of 7.3 inches. The report states the successor model will be flaunting a larger external display. Lastly, the South Korean tech giant is scheduled to mass-produce the Fold 2 slightly faster than it did for the predecessor model.

The mass production of the Galaxy Fold 2 parts may begin by mid-May and its commercial units could be ready by June. It is speculated that Samsung could be planning to launch the Galaxy Fold 2 alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series in August.  The Fold 2 may come in a cheaper 256 GB storage variant. The original Fold is only available in 512 GB storage version.

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The Galaxy Fold launched last year was the first foldable smartphone by Samsung. It features two displays, one smaller unit on the outside known as ‘cover display’ and another foldable flexible panel inside, which turns the handset into a small-sized tablet. The South Korean tech giant is yet to announce its successor but long before that, rumors-based concept renders of this upcoming foldable have emerged on the internet.

These new rumor-based Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 renders are shared by WindowsUnited, a German website. Before describing the design, we would like to inform you that these are not similar to the near to perfect 3D CAD renders by @OnLeaks. Instead, these renders are merely conceptual as they are created on the basis of what the Galaxy Fold 2 might bring to the table according to the rumors so far.

The website imagines the Galaxy Fold 2 to sport a larger cover display with an ‘Infinity-V notch’. It looks much better than the one present on the original with a larger forehead and chin. The biggest fuss of the current-gen Galaxy Fold is how tiny its outer display is and thus, it will be a welcome change if Samsung nails this design but maybe with a centred punch-hole instead of a notch for the selfie camera.

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As for the main inner display, the Galaxy Fold has a big weird cutout at the top. But these unofficial Galaxy Fold 2 concept renders have a clean inner foldable display with a single punch-hole (Infinity-O) at the top left corner for another front-facing camera. Also, this panel is assumed to have support for S-Pen, which could be a game-changer for long-time Galaxy Note users. Lastly, these Galaxy Fold 2 renders feature a Penta-camera setup arranged in a rectangular array similar to the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S20 Series.

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As mentioned earlier, there is little chance of the Galaxy Fold 2 to feature this design. But one thing we can surely expect on the successor to the Galaxy Fold is the new UTG (Ultra Thin Glass), which debuted on the Galaxy Z Flip clamshell foldable smartphone launched this year.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is still making the news and it sure deserves the spotlight. However, it is not the only foldable phone we are getting from Samsung this year as the Korean manufacturer is going to release a successor to the Galaxy Fold later. There have been leaks of the Galaxy Fold 2 floating across the web in recent weeks, and another one popped up online yesterday, this time from Max Weinbach of XDA Developers.

According to him, the Galaxy Fold 2 will have an Infinity-V display up in front. There is no mention of the screen being bigger than that of its predecessor but there is a high chance it will be.

Galaxy Fold 2: front cover is infinity V display. Main is either hole punch or under display camera. New form of SPen. S20+ camera setup. Ceramic and stainless steel. Will come in Blue, Silver, Gold, Pink, Black.

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He adds that the main display either has a hole for the camera or will have an under-display camera. This should mean that “notch” at the top left of the Galaxy Fold’s display is gone.

The big reveal is actually that the Galaxy Fold 2 will have an S Pen and a new type for that matter. This is exciting news since the device practically unfolds into a tablet and a stylus will definitely make it a more productive device.

Max also mentions that the Galaxy Fold 2 will have the Galaxy S20+‘s camera configuration which is a 12MP main camera paired with a 64MP telephoto camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 3D ToF camera.

The tweet also reveals the phone will come in both ceramic and stainless steel variants and will be available in blue, silver, gold, pink, and black.

The Galaxy Fold 2 sure sounds pretty exciting with all these new additions but it may also translate into a more expensive device than its predecessor.

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Samsung aims to sell 6 million foldable phones in 2020. In order to achieve it, the company will begin with the sales of Galaxy Z Flip clamshell foldable phone. The handset is expected to debut on Feb. 11, and it could be arriving as the first Snapdragon 855+ phone from Samsung. In order to achieve its goal of selling 6 million foldable smartphones, it should be launching a new foldable phone with flagship specs. Probably, this device could be arriving as the successor of the Galaxy Fold that debuted last year. Max Weinbach from XDA Developers has shared speculated specs of the true successor for the Galaxy Fold that is likely to launch in Q2 this year.

Plenty of details of the upcoming Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip are known. A good share of leaked information was shared by Weinbach. Based on the information that have appeared on South Korean sites and Bloomberg, he has shared key specs of the next generation Galaxy Fold tablet.

The successor of the Galaxy Fold could be a 5G device powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. The device could be equipped with an 8-inch display with ultra-thin glass which will be first seen on the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone. The alleged Galaxy Fold 2 could be coming with a 108-megapixel main lens. It could be accompanied by a S Pen stylus. It remains to be seen whether it ends up as a non-Note series phone to arrive with S Pen.

In related news, Samsung is said to be working on a tri-folding Z series phone. The design of the device was recently seen in a leak photo that surfaced on Weibo. The leaked image revealed that it could be equipped with dual hinges so that it can be folded and unfolded in zigzag manner. If the device truly exists, Samsung may pack it with premium specs. The South Korean firm is currently focused on the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip. Hence, it is likely that more details on the next foldable phone could be revealed after the market release of the S20 and Z Flip. Until then, readers are advised to digest the specs leak of the Galaxy Fold’s successor with a grain of salt.

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With Samsung’s announcement official, it’s expected that the Korean giant will unveil both the Galaxy Fold 2 and the Galaxy S20/S11 lineup on February 11. What’s not official are the Galaxy Fold 2 specs, and according to a new report, the SoC powering the new foldable handset may disappoint a lot of people who want the very best and capable hardware.

A few months ago, a report said that Samsung wants to make the Galaxy Fold 2 more affordable than its predecessor. The device would be priced at around $1,000, the rumor said, or half of what the Fold costs. Apparently to achieve this, Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold 2 will feature last generation’s Snapdragon 855 SoC instead of this generation’s 865.

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This leak comes from Ishan Agarwal, whose leaks have often turned out to be accurate over the last few years. Now, this isn’t exactly a bad thing. The Snapdragon 855 is still a fantastic processor, and it’s much better than most current mid-range processors. On top of that, there’s the obvious reason of producing a more affordable folding phone.

Other specifications include a 10MP front camera, which isn’t the most ambitious, but will get the job done. We’ve also heard rumors it’ll feature dual rear cameras, as opposed to the original Galaxy Fold’s triple camera setup. Once again, this move could be done to reduce the overall cost, so let us keep our fingers crossed for February 11.

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According to a new report, Samsung is apparently looking into an early release of its Samsung Galaxy S11 series. Initially, there were many rumors regarding the release date being around the third week of February or even the 18th of February. However, it seems that 11th February is the date of the launch, according to an Israeli website.

The South Korean tech giant is reportedly planning on holding the launch event in San Francisco, USA. It was also where the last year’s flagship series, the Galaxy S10, was unveiled. Galaxy S11 being launched in early February also allows the company to enjoy the attention to its premium handset before the arrival of MWC 2020; a conference where various OEMs showcase what their latest and upcoming products have to offer.

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The extra time could lead to a healthy sales number globally and give the company some time to consider revealing other interesting devices during MWC. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy S11 will not be alone during the Unpacked event. The report has also suggested that the flagship series will share the stage with the Galaxy Fold 2. Again, similar to how the Galaxy S10 arrived with the Galaxy Fold earlier this year.

Unfortunately, these are just speculations and rumors so take them with a pinch of salt. However, if educated guesses can be made after seeing the company’s track records; it is still quite possible that Samsung might have an early flagship launch with the latest Galaxy Fold series.

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At the Samsung Developers Conference (SDC) that was held in October, Samsung had showcased a new design for its upcoming foldable phone. Unlike the original Galaxy Fold that can be opened like a book to take advantage of its tablet mode, the upcoming foldable phone will be flaunting a clamshell design like the Motorola Razr foldable flip phone. Today, a Weibo user shared couple of leaked shots of the purported Galaxy Fold 2. As speculated, the phone sports a flip phone design.

The upcoming foldable phone from Samsung features an Infinity-O display that has rounded corners and it is surrounded by slightly thick bezels on all sides. The hinge that enables folding is present under the display of the device.

Opening the device reveals a tall aspect ratio display. The images show that the screen does not develop any creases while folding. A volume rocker can be found on the right side of the device. The phone can be running on Chinese edition of One UI.

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The bottom edge of the alleged Galaxy Fold 2 features an external and a USB-C port. The device does not seem to feature a 3.5mm audio jack. The rear side of the phone features a horizontal dual camera setup along with an LED flash. Alongside it is a small secondary screen that displays the time and some notifications. There is no confirmation on whether the phone is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The build quality of the phone suggests that it may not be a premium flagship. Hence, the device is likely to arrive with upper mid-range specs. However, there is no confirmation on it yet.

A South Korean publication had recently reported that the upcoming clamshell foldable phone from Samsung will be equipped with a 6.7-inch display. It had also claimed that it will be featuring a 1-inch external display. No other details of the phone are available at the moment. The report had claimed that the focus is on portability rather than convergence with tablets. The official name of the device is under the wraps. It is slated to go official in 2020. Reports have claimed that the South Korean company will announce the next generation Galaxy Fold alongside the Galaxy S11 series in February 2020. With the speculated launch drawing near, the rumor mill is expected to spill information on its specifications in the coming weeks.

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Samsung was one of the first smartphone manufacturers to launch a foldable device commercially in the market. Although the Galaxy Fold was off to a rough start, the company managed to pull through and eventually make the product a success. Now, the South Korean tech giant is reportedly gearing for the launch of the successor, Galaxy Fold 2, which will arrive with an Ultra Thin Glass display unlike the bendable polymer display used on the predecessor.

Previously, it was reported that Samsung signed a deal with another South Korean company that would supply the former with the UTG displays. However, now it has been confirmed to be the case as the company has submitted a trademark for the name “Ultra Thin Glass.”

This move arrives after the disaster that had initially plagued Galaxy Fold devices when their polyamide film over its flexible display panel was accidentally removed by people. The removal process damaged the screen; thus, making glass a better alternative altogether.

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The UTG is expected to be found in Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 handset is said to be thinner than 100 microns or even 30 microns. In other words, it is going to be super thin with a width similar to that of human hair. It also makes the smartphone considerably more scratch resistant. However, the one downside is that it is difficult to produce and is even more expensive than the previous display.

Samsung reportedly wants to bump up the production of foldable smartphones this year, to produce in the ranges of 5 to 6 million units for the market; most of these are expected to be the Galaxy Fold 2 with the new UTG display. Dowoo Insys is the South Korean supplier for the new display and Samsung has already invested KRW 12 Billion (roughly 10 million USD) for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity which currently stands at 500,000 units.

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As people are slowly warming up to the idea of a foldable smartphone, Samsung wants to grab a big chunk of the market next year. The company has reportedly sold only around 500,000 units of the Galaxy Fold worldwide, but it has an ambitious sales target for the lineup in 2020. 

ETNews reveals that Samsung is aiming to sell nearly six million foldable smartphones in 2020. That’s quite an ambitious target for a phone featuring a yet-to-be-proven design and a price tag that’s out of reach for a majority of smartphone users. However, the report states that Samsung’s confidence in the foldable form factor has increased after the launch of the device. In fact, the company even considered setting a target of ten million foldable sales next year, only to bring it down to a more conservative 6 million. This is still higher than the IHS Markit estimate of just 3 million foldable shipments in 2020. 

The Galaxy Fold has already launched in major markets across the globe like South Korea, U.S., India, and will land in markets such as Japan, Poland, Mexico, and Switzerland later this month. Samsung should announce the successor to the Galaxy Fold around early 2020. It is expected to feature a clamshell design and should be more robust than the current generation model. The new model will reportedly shift from polyimide to ultra-thin flexible glass to remove the crease that’s visible on the current generation version. The company already has a patent for a square clamshell foldable design, and you can take a look at it here. 

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