It’s been a long wait to finally get foldable phones into the hands of users. The idea of a smartphone that can slip into a pocket and expand out like a tablet seemed like nothing more than a distant dream a couple of years ago.
Now, thanks to the innovations from Samsung, phones with flexible screens and foldable displays are a reality.
Following the release of the Galaxy Fold in 2019, Samsung is taking an innovative approach to folding phones with the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold2.
In this article, we will take a look at the revolutionary capabilities of Samsung’s folding phones that are on the market.
The Galaxy Z Flip
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is a phone like no other. With its iconic design, dual battery and unique features, the Galaxy Z Flip redefines the smartphone industry in a revolutionary way.
Galaxy Z Flip has the world’s first real flexible glass display. Think of it as a tiny smartphone that can be expanded out like a tablet. That’s amazing, isn’t it?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip also features what Samsung calls “A Flex Mode”, which lets you separately use two halves of the screen when it’s unfolded.
If you want the best possible image quality, this phone is for you. Its Stop Hinge designallows you to set the perfect camera angle and shoot hands-free.
Galaxy Z Flip also features a small 1.1-inch cover screen that shows notifications without unfolding your phone, you can simply tap on them to go straight into these apps once you unfold it again.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is available for purchase in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq through Samsung Levant website.
In A Nutshell:
- Display (Primary): 6.70-inch (1080×2636)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
- Front Camera: 10MP
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Battery Capacity: 3300mAh
The Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung’s next folding phone is the Galaxy Z Fold 2 that was officially announced during the company’s big “Galaxy Unpacked” event alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch 3.
Samsung has packed a lot of unique features into the Galaxy Z Fold 2including a powerful hinge, foldable screens, and all-day battery life.
The South Korean tech giant has further innovated to make the Galaxy Z Fold 2 even more versatile, thanks to the improved Flex Mode that has completely reimagined the mobile experience to allow users to do more, from different angles, hands-free.
On Galaxy Z Flip, you can split the screen in half, while Galaxy Z Fold 2 gives you the power to do three things at the same time.
With a 7.6-inch main display, you have the option of choosing the multi-active layout that you are comfortable with. Its variable screen mechanism allows you touse up to three apps, all launched at once.
For instance, you may choose to watch a YouTube video on the top half of the screen, while taking notes on the lower half of the screen.
With the advanced AP and RAM combination on this phone, even your busiest moments will run smoothly.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is available for purchase in Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq through Samsung Levant website.
In A Nutshell:
- Display: (Primary)7.60-inch (1768×2208)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
- Front Camera: 10MP + 10MP
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Battery Capacity: 4500mAh
The Galaxy Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first truly folding smartphone to reach the market.
It has an impressive 7.3-inch AMOLED display that makes reading books, playing mobile games, and watching videos an absolute pleasure.
In A Nutshell:
- Display (Primary):7.30-inch (1536×2152)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- Front Camera: 10MP + 8MP
- Rear Camera: 16MP + 12MP + 12MP
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 512GB
- Battery Capacity: 4380mAh
Final Thoughts …
Being able to carry around a small tablet that can fit into your clutch bag or trouser pocket feels truly transformative. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Looking forward, Samsung will continue to develop new innovations that will reshape the future of smartphones.