Samsung has just released its second-generation foldable smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, after the Galaxy Fold. Important to note is that this is not an updated Galaxy Fold. Coming hot in the heels of yet another foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip brings quite a lot to the table. It is no secret that the foldable smartphone industry is still a wild-west right now but Samsung has learned a thing or two from its Galaxy Fold drama. Internally, the Galaxy Z Flip is a flagship through and through. This means it packs the latest internals and matching RAM and storage. Here’s the spec-sheet.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Specifications
Operating System: Android 10Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+Main display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED, Infinity FlexFront display: 1.1-inch Super AMOLEDStorage: 256GBMemory: 8GBRear cameras: 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 123-degree; 12-megapixel wide-angle f/1.8 78-degreeFront camera: 10-megapixel f/2.4 80-degreeBattery: 3,300 mAhConnectivity: LTE-only, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFCDimensions: 73.6 x 87.4 x 17.3mm (folded), 73.6 x 167.3 x 7.2mm (open); 183gColors: Mirror purple, mirror black, mirror gold
Now that we have the spec sheet out of the way, what are the few things that give this device the X factor? Well here are a few things you should know:
The Z Flip has a 6.7-inch display when opened.There’s a small display on the front, but you won’t get much done on it. It is only good for telling time and showing notification previews.Unlike other foldable phones with plastic screens, the Z Flip uses flexible glass. How durable this is, we don’t know yet.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Pricing and availability
As expected, the second-generation foldable phone is a little cheaper than the first-gen Galaxy Fold.
Z-Flip is far less expensive than the Galaxy Fold that started at $2,000That’s less than Motorola’s new Razr that debuted at $1,500.
The Galaxy Z Flip will launch on Friday, Feb. 14 in retail stores and online in the United States. The expected starting price is $1,380. What are your thoughts on this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip? Do you think it will live the up?
