5 best features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

Following the recent launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, we are sure a lot are interested to know more about this promising high-end offering. Here are its 5 best features.

5 best features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

Top 5 highlights of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2

Better screen design with smaller bezels

1. Improved screen design - The Galaxy Fold from last year has a more or less prototype feel and look. The Galaxy Z Fold2 is a massive improvement in this department. It has 2 displays just like before with a 22.5:18 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Main Screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 25:9 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Cover Screen with a 60Hz refresh rate HD+ resolution. It also features slimmer bezels and center-aligned Infinity-O cutouts to house 10MP f/2.2 selfie cameras.

2. Better hinges - Samsung also boasts a new hinge. It is called a "Hideaway Hinge" and a CAM mechanism that folds from 75 to 115 degrees. It also features an improved sweeper technology to remove dirt and dust on the hinge. It also has a sturdier base when unfolded.

3. Beastly performance - Inside, it features what you expect from premium flagships. It has a 3.09GHz 7nm Snapdragon 865 Plus octa-core processor, Adreno 650 GPU, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 storage, and 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 11W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

The triple-camera setup at the back

4. 3x 12MP rear cameras - At the back, it has a trio of 12MP sensors. It has a 12MP f/1.8 with Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS + 12MP f/2.2 with 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 12MP f/2.4 with PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom + LED flash. It also has an auto-framing feature with machine learning and AI that tracks your movement and frames users automatically.

It also has a 2x punch-hole for the 10MP cameras in case you need to take selfies.

5. Feature-rich experience - As expected, you get a tablet-like experience in full-screen mode. There's also the Flex Mode that gives users extra controls when half folded. When folded, you get an improved Cover Screen mode which now looks like a normal but longer smartphone. 

Samsung also claims that the device has an improved Multi-Active Window for multi-tasking. 

It also has dual-band WiFi, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, face unlock, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio, and Dolby Atmos support.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 Specs

Display: 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, QXGA+ 2208 x 1768 at 373 ppi, 6.2-inch Super AMOLED screen w/ 60Hz refresh rate HD+ 2260 x 816 resolution at 386 ppi

CPU: 3.09GHz 7nm Snapdragon 865 Plus octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 650

RAM: 12GB LPDDR5

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera:12MP f/1.8 w/ Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, OIS + 12MP f/2.2 w/ 123-degree ultra-wide-angle + 12MP f/2.4 w/ PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 2x 10MP f/2.2

Battery: 4,500mAh w/ 25W fast charging, 11W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging

OS: Android 10 w/ One UI 2.5

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, dual SIM (nano + eSIM)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure

Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, stereo speakers, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio, Dolby Atmos, USB-C, Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Hinge Colors: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Blue, Metallic Red

Dimensions: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm (unfolded), 159.2 x 68.0 x 16.8 mm (folded)

Weight: 282 g

Price: PHP 109,990

The device comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze colorways and you can customize the hinge color to Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Blue, and Metallic Red. There is also a special Thom Browne version that will retail in other parts of the world on a later date.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 will be available in the Philippines on September 25, 2020, on select Samsung Online Partners. On October 2, it will be available from select Authorized Samsung Stores.

The pre-order period starts on September 12 until 24, 2020.

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