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.
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:
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.