'Galaxy Z Fold2' Unveiled: "The Next Era Unfolds" (Comprehensive)

Third Foldable 'Galaxy Z Fold2' Pre-Order on 11th
Screen Enlarged to 6.2-inch and 7.6-inch with Flex Mode Support
Simultaneous Running of 3 Apps, Enhanced Screen Switching and Multitasking
Limited 5,000 Units of Thom Browne Edition... Pre-Sale from 7th

On the 1st, Samsung Electronics held the 'Galaxy Z Fold2 Unpack Part 2' online and unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold2. Victor Delgado, head of Enterprise Sales & Marketing at Samsung Electronics' Wireless Business Division, is introducing the product.

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] "As one era ends, the next one unfolds."

Samsung Electronics has opened a new era after smartphones with 'foldables.' The third foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has enhanced its completeness by reducing bezels, enlarging the screen, and strengthening durability. It allows users to fix the device at any desired angle and features 'continuity,' which shows the same screen whether folded or unfolded, as well as 'productivity' by enabling document work and app multitasking like a PC, capturing both benefits.

On the 1st, Samsung Electronics held the 'Galaxy Z Fold2 Unpack Part 2' online event, revealing the price and detailed specifications of the Galaxy Z Fold2. The event was filmed in Korea, just like the unpack event on August 5th, and broadcast live worldwide. Victor Delgado from Samsung Electronics' Wireless Business Division, Enterprise Sales & Marketing, introduced the features and specifications.

The price of the Galaxy Z Fold2 is 2,398,000 KRW, the same as its predecessor. In Korea, pre-orders will be accepted from the 11th to the 15th, with the official release on the 18th. The Galaxy Z Fold2 will be available in Mystic Black and Bronze colors. From the 4th, it can be experienced at Samsung Digital Plaza nationwide and five Galaxy Studios.

Notae-moon Roh, President of Samsung Electronics' Wireless Business Division, said, "Samsung has provided a differentiated experience unique to the foldable category based on originality and innovation. The Galaxy Z Fold2 has achieved meaningful innovation in both hardware and user experience by actively reflecting diverse user feedback, and with strategic collaboration with Google and Microsoft, it is a product that newly defines and presents the possibilities of mobile experience."

The screen remains the same when folded as when unfolded... Stronger multitasking

When you launch the camera app in Flex mode, which allows you to stand it at your desired angle, the preview appears at the top, and you can compare previously taken photos at the bottom.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 offers freedom from screen switching to app multitasking. At the event, Victor showed a video on the Galaxy Z Fold2 while folded, then unfolded it to see the video fill the large screen. When he folded the Galaxy Z Fold2 and took a photo with the camera, the screen placed on the floor displayed previously taken photos. This became possible by applying the 'Flex Mode,' first introduced on the Galaxy Z Flip, to the Galaxy Z Fold2.

While filming a friend drinking coffee at a cafe, another friend appeared, and the camera screen zoomed out. This feature is 'Auto Framing' technology, which recognizes the subject's face and movement to adjust the shooting range. Additionally, leveraging the foldable form factor, when you want to take clear photos with the rear camera, you can use the cover screen as a viewfinder. The 'Dual Preview' feature allows the person on the opposite side to see the screen simultaneously when taking photos or videos.

On the Galaxy Z Fold2, it is possible to run the email and Excel apps simultaneously and attach the work results to the email simply by drag & drop.

Thanks to functions necessary for multitasking like a PC, files can be freely edited even outside the office. Victor demonstrated dragging an Excel sheet to the Gmail app while running both apps simultaneously, and the file was automatically attached. He introduced, "There is no need to waste time going back to the office for document work."

The 'Multi Active Window' feature allows running up to three apps simultaneously, and the same app can be run in two windows at once. The 'App Pair' feature, which lets you bundle up to three frequently used apps to run simultaneously, is also a handy function.

Samsung, the pioneer of foldables... How far will the evolution go?

The Galaxy Z Fold2's notable feature is that both the cover and main screen sizes have increased compared to its predecessor. The cover screen is 6.2 inches, and the main screen is 7.6 inches. Despite the larger screen, the bezel has been reduced to maintain a comfortable grip with one hand. The notch for the front camera on the main screen has disappeared and is now positioned at the top of the screen in a punch-hole style.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 is equipped with a triple camera system including 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, and both the cover and main screens have 10MP front cameras. The main display has a 120Hz refresh rate, showing 120 frames per second, and features dynamic dual speakers. The battery capacity is 4500mAh, memory is 256GB, and RAM is 12GB.

Durability has also been greatly improved compared to its predecessor. It uses UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) like the Galaxy Z Flip. The hinge is smoothly connected to the body, allowing the phone to be folded and unfolded more softly, and a custom service is offered to specify the desired hinge color. It supports 'Flex Mode,' which can be fixed at any angle between 75 and 115 degrees. The space between the hinge and the body has been reduced more than the Z Flip to better protect the screen from foreign substances.

Luxury foldable... Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition

The second collaboration product between Samsung Electronics and Thom Browne, the 'Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition,' will start pre-sales on the 7th. As only 5,000 units will be sold globally, a click war as intense as the previous edition is expected. The price is 3,960,000 KRW.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition perfectly captures Thom Browne's sensibility in both hardware and software details, befitting a premium product. It features Thom Browne's signature gray color with the brand's unique red, white, and blue pattern and textile material texture. The same pattern is applied to the Galaxy Watch3 41mm model and Galaxy Buds Live, which are also provided. A leather case and watch strap are included, and the charger is decorated with the same pattern.

New exclusive lock screens featuring Thom Browne's sketches and two exclusive photo filters are also provided. Samsung Electronics will announce detailed information about the sales of the Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition later.

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