Half-Price Galaxy Fold 2 Coming?... Cover Screen Also Significantly Reduced

Galaxy Fold 2 Rendering Images Show Smaller Cover Screen Like Z Flip
Similar to Patent Application Images... $1100 Launch Rumors
Galaxy Fold 2 Removes Notch for Punch-Hole, Screen Enlarged to 7.7 Inches

Rendering image of the Galaxy Fold 2 released by Pigtou. The cover screen size has been reduced, leading to speculation that it might be a Lite model.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] There is a forecast that the successor to the Galaxy Fold will be released as a 'light model' priced at half that of its predecessor. Attention is focused on whether a foldable smartphone priced around 1.3 million KRW with a significantly reduced cover screen size will be launched.

Looking at the rendering images of the estimated Galaxy Fold light model revealed by IT specialist media Pigtou and Twitter user @xleaks7, the cover screen has a thin and long strap-like design. Foreign media analyzed that the 'Galaxy Fold 2 Light' priced at $1,100 (approximately 1.32 million KRW) will be released. While the cover screen size is reduced, it is expected to provide only notification and selfie functions like the Galaxy Z Flip, and the rear camera will be a model equipped with dual cameras.

IT specialist media Tom's Guide explained, "The rendering images from Pigtou could be the Galaxy Fold 2 Light model that has been rumored for release," adding, "Reducing the number of camera lenses and the size of the cover display can lower the price of foldable smartphones."

There is also speculation that the successor model will include water and dust resistance features, which were not supported in the Galaxy Fold. This follows Samsung Electronics' recent disclosure of a patent application to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) related to 'electronic devices including waterproof structures.' The patent concerns hinges and components for waterproof functionality, but specific waterproof and dustproof (IP) ratings were not specified. The rose gold-colored Galaxy Fold 2 rendering image matches the product structure image attached to Samsung's foldable phone waterproof patent.

Rendering image of Galaxy Fold 2 revealed by Ice Universe. The notch has disappeared and changed to a punch hole. Ice Universe explained, "At first, I thought the position of the punch hole (front camera) was awkward, but upon careful examination, this position seems to be the most optimal."

Summarizing the rumors so far, the cover screen of the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to increase from the existing 4.6 inches to 6.2 inches. The unfolded screen size will also expand from 7.3 inches to 7.7 inches. The Galaxy Fold 2 display is expected to use the same UTG material as the Galaxy Z Flip, and due to durability concerns, the S Pen is not expected to be supported. The Galaxy Fold 2's camera is reported to include a 108-megapixel lens identical to the Galaxy S20 Ultra, a telephoto lens (48 megapixels) supporting 30x zoom, and an ultra-wide lens (12 megapixels).

Recent rendering images of the Galaxy Fold 2 released by Ice Universe show that the notch previously located on the right side of the main display has disappeared, replaced by a punch hole in the center right. The rear camera module is expected to be applied in an induction form. The price range is anticipated to be between $1,800 and $2,000, but specific details have not been disclosed. The Galaxy Fold 2 may be released in green, blue, silver, gold, and black colors. Industry insiders expect the Galaxy Note 20 to be released first at the end of August, followed by the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G after September.

Ross Young, CEO of market research firm DSCC, stated on Twitter, "Production of the Galaxy Fold 2 and Z Flip 5G will not start until August," adding, "They will be released at the end of August or September, but the quantity of ultra-thin glass (UTG) is limited, so orders should be placed quickly."

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