New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 hands-on video demonstrates multi-tasking features

August

30, 2020

Samsung is formally launching the  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 on the 1st September 2020  at an Unpacked 2 Event and till then, there are very few hands-on reviews of the handset.

YouTube channel Jimmy Has Promo, however, has been posting Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 hands-on videos for more than a month now, and today added another, focussed on the multi-tasking features and Flex Mode of the handset.

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The full specs of the handset have leaked already, which can be seen below:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs

Specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
operating system Android 10
Display 7.6 inch foldable, Dynamic AMOLED 2x 120 Hz Infinity-O display (2208 x 1768 pixels) / 6.2 inch Super AMOLED (2260 x 816 pixels) Infinity Flex display, HDR 10+, blue light filter
processor Snapdragon 865+
Storage capacity 256 GB UFS 3.1
random access memory 12 GB LPDDR5x
Main camera Triple-Cam
(Ultra Wide) 12 megapixels, 1.12µm, f / 2.2
(Wide) 12 Megapixel 1.8µm 2PD OIS, f / 1.8
(Zoom) 12 Megapixel 1.0µm, f / 2.4
intelligent hexa camera system with photo assistants, automatic scene optimization and Error detection, 4K UHD video recording with HDR10 +, ActionCam video stabilization, ultra-wide-angle lens, double optical image stabilization (Dual OIS), super night shot, super slow motion with 960 frames per second, live focus for bokeh effects
Front camera 10 megapixels, 1.22 µm, f / 2.2
Camera effects Automatic scene optimization, active error detection, recording suggestions, camera quick start, HDR10 + video, steady video, auto, pro, slow motion, super slow motion, live focus, bokeh effect, food, hyperlapse, panorama, night mode, selfie, group selfie, Filters, stickers, floating camera shutter, Bixby Vision
Video Recording: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 60fps, playback: HD 8K (7680 x 4320) 60fps
particularities Fingerprint sensor, face recognition, GPS, improved multitasking – use up to three apps at the same time, stereo speakers by AKG with Dolby Atmos technology, Bixby assistant, Samsung Knox secure folder, app pair, AR emoji
Sensors Fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, compass, hall sensor, proximity sensor, RGB light sensor
SIM cards Nano SIM (4FF)
links 4G (LTE), 5G , Bluetooth 5.0, WLAN, USB Type C
Colours Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze
battery pack 4500 mAh (up to 31 hours (4G)), fast charging, wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare, Fast Charging
Dimensions 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight 279 grams
Price 1999 Euro, £1799

An ad for the device has also already leaked, which can be seen below:

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UK preorders have already opened for the handset, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 priced at £1799. This translates into £1499 without VAT tax, or $1,978, which is pretty close to the launch price of the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

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