Samsung is continuing its technological exploration of the folding telephone concept with a new version of its Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a premium 5G folding smartphone that transforms into a small tablet when opened horizontally. the future of mobility. Featuring a 6.2-inch Full HD Oled screen with a larger glass cover than its predecessor with a 4.6-inch screen, it looks like a traditional mobile phone for checking notifications and answering calls.
But once the beast is unfolded, a more flexible 7.6-inch main OLED screen covered by a thin layer of glass makes it possible to multiplying uses simultaneouslyFrom reading documents to writing letters and taking part in video conferences, all spread across the top and bottom of this mini-tablet.
More solid than the first version, the sophisticated hinge This allows the smartphone to be fully or half unfolded when laid flat, and gives you the option of tilting it to suit your desired viewing angle, particularly when using your phone in photo or video mode. The smartphone features a triple-sensor rear camera that can shoot in 4K. The controls for taking photos adapt to the situation of the phone, whether it is closed or unfolded. The front camera features conventional facial recognition to secure this expensive smartphone, and a fingerprint sensor is also available.
While the central crease is very discreet on the central screen, this little technological jewel is not yet fully perfected, presenting a series of anomalies when launching certain applications, not to mention the occasional black streak. Also, still fragile and not waterproof, this smartphone, which is by definition thick at 16.8 millimetres, may not be able to withstand rough handling or being dropped in a bag with keys.
The dizzying price tag of this futuristic 5G hybrid smartphone is aimed at genuine early-adoptersThese are people who love innovative products with a wow factor, and who are looking for new ways to use their mobility.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 from Samsung
Dimensions : 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
Weight : 279 grams
Screen : 6.23" and 7.6" Full HD Oled screens
Mobile chip : Snapdragon 865 +
Operating system : Android 10
Interface: Samsung One UI 3.5
RAM : 12 GB
Internal memory : 256 Kb
Photo : 12 MP X 3 and 10 MP front, 4K video capture
Connectivity : WiFi 6, BT 5.1, NFC, USB-C
Networks : 4 and 5 G
Battery : 4500 mAh
Price : 2020 euros
Availability: from 18 September
