Strategy to Reduce Price Burden by Segmenting Memory Capacity
Possibility of Expanding Unfolded Screen to 7.7 Inches... Cover Display Also Enlarged
Front Camera Notch to Disappear, Replaced by Punch Hole Design Expected
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Galaxy Fold 2, set to be released in the second half of this year, is expected to be priced lower than its predecessor.
According to IT specialist media SamMobile on the 6th (local time), the Galaxy Fold 2 with model number SM-F916 will also be released in a 256GB version. The original Galaxy Fold was launched with a single 512GB storage option priced at 2,398,000 KRW, making it a high entry barrier, but it is interpreted as a strategy to lower the launch price by reducing memory capacity and costs.
When unfolded, the Galaxy Fold 2's screen size will increase to 7.7 inches, and the cover display is also likely to be larger than the previous model. The Galaxy Fold's cover display size is 6.4 inches when folded and 7.3 inches when unfolded. The front camera notch is expected to disappear and be implemented with a punch-hole design similar to the Galaxy S20.
The Galaxy Fold 2's camera is expected to be similar in level to the Galaxy S20+. The Galaxy S20+ is equipped with a 64-megapixel telephoto camera, a 12-megapixel wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle camera, and a depth vision (ToF) lens. IT specialist Twitter user Max Weinbach analyzed that the Galaxy Fold 2 will be equipped with a 64-megapixel camera arranged in the same way as the Galaxy S20+. Although there are rumors about the inclusion of an S Pen, no evidence or clues supporting this have emerged.
Durability concerns remain a challenge that foldable phones must address. IT specialist media The Verge explained, "At the time of the previous model's release, defects were found in review units, causing several months of delay and confusion, so the most important aspect for the successor is durability," adding, "The Galaxy Z Flip uses ultra-thin glass but has been criticized for being prone to scratches, and Samsung still has parts of the foldable phone's durability to prove."
If the release schedule is not delayed due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note 20 in August.
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