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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 With Flexible Display, Redesigned Hinge Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 With Flexible Display, Redesigned Hinge Launched: Price, Specifications 3m4173

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 pre-orders open today in select markets around the world. The new Samsung foldable phone is priced at $1,999 in the US. 63474t

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 1 September 2020 20:00 IST

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 With Flexible Display, Redesigned Hinge Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with bigger displays over those featured on the Galaxy Fold 5l54v

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will go on sale starting September 18
India launch of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is yet to be announced
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has debuted at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Part 2 virtual event. The new foldable phone is the third in the series that started with the Galaxy Fold last year. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with a series of upgrades over the Galaxy Fold as well as Galaxy Z Flip that was launched earlier this year. The smartphone features a bigger, flexible display that folds into two. It also comes with an Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) protection. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 also offers triple rear cameras and includes wireless charging . There is also Wireless PowerShare to let you charge your wireless charging-ed devices with the latest foldable phone.

"With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, we closely listened to to ensure we were bringing meaningful improvements to the hardware, while also developing new innovations to enhance the experience," said Samsung Mobile chief Dr. TM Roh in a statement. "Further strengthened by our industry-leading partnerships with Google and Microsoft, we're reshaping and redefining the possibilities of the mobile device experience."

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 price in India and sale details are yet to be announced; however, the phone will retail at $1,999 (roughly Rs. 1,48,300) in the US. According to Samsung, the phone will be offered in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze colour options starting September 18. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be sold in 40 markets around the world, including the US and South Korea. The pre-orders for the phone kick off later today in select markets.

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Alongside the regular option, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition that will will be available starting September 25 in select countries. Same as regular Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Thom Browne edition also goes up for pre-orders later today. Each Thom Browne Edition package will include the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Buds Live, and a number of fully customised accessories all featuring elements of Thom Browne's signature design. There is no word on the price of this special edition right now.

showcased the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at the time of announcing the Galaxy Note 20 series last month. At that time, the company didn't reveal its pricing and availability details, though it put the phone on reservations for its US customers.

To make the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 purchase more enticing, Samsung will allow customers to customise the foldable phone in four hinge colours - Metallic Silver, Metallic Red, Metallic Blue, and Metallic Gold. The company will offer an online tool via Samsung.com to provide this customisation and it will be limited to 21 markets that don't include India.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specifications 3h204m

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC, coupled with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. You'll also get 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage that isn't expandable via microSD card.

For photos and videos, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with the triple rear camera setup that houses a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 lens — along with optical image stabilisation (OIS) . The camera setup also includes a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 telephoto lens. It s 4K video recording as well as slow-motion videos at 960fps.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 also comes with 10-megapixel selfie camera sensors on both cover screen as well as main display with an f/2.2 lens. There are also preloaded features including Auto Scene Optimisation, Bixby Vision, Group Selfie, HDR10+ Video, Live Focus, and Panorama.

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Connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, UWB (Ultra Wide Band), and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor. There is also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Further, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 includes stereo speakers by AKG along with Dolby Atmos .

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 packs a 4,500mAh battery that s fast charging, wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare. Besides, the phone measures 159.2x128.2x6.9mm and weighs 279 grams.

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KEY SPECS
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Display (Primary) 7.60-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 10

Resolution 1768x2208 pixels

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