Samsung is reportedly working on a more affordable Galaxy Fold for global release
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- 28 Sep 2019
AnonD-762416, 27 Sep 2019If they'll put glass around it it will look awful as the OL... moreWell with current level of technology and how far we moved from James watt steam machine from 1763 and improved one in 1777 and steam engine 2 at 1783 i think which makes a complete breaktrough in the industial age and the industrial revolution began. This getting awesome.
And with current cumputational, neural and other network we pushing borders of what possible or not even faster.
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- 27 Sep 2019
Anonymous, 25 Sep 2019And so the ridiculness continues. But i just want to remind... moreSo you are saying that foldable screen technology should be completely dropped and that companies should keep producing regular screen phones? Are you against technology advancement or something? Unless it is found out that foldable screen are harmful in some way to people's lives or to the planet, companies should definitely keep on working on getting this technology to advance forward.
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- 27 Sep 2019
The form factor of the Galaxy Fold is perfect for these early iterations of the of foldable phones. They just need to improve a few things:
- First the front screen of the phone has to be as good as that of any regular phone, so that if you are in the street or in an area where unfolding the phone might be risky, you can perfectly use the device without feeling you are missing out due to it not being as good, make it a 5.5 dynamic AMOLED like the one on the Galaxy 10e.
- Second, they need to get rid of the notch and replace it with a pop up camera. This adds the advantage of being able to use the main camera of the phone both folded and unfolded as well as getting rid of that really obstructive notch and adding more screen real state.
The rest of the improvements would be regular improvements that you would expect in the next version of any phone. I'm completely sure that if they made a fold 2 with these characteristics and of course, a fold screen that's at least a bit more resistant. While I cannot say that the phone would be a success if they made these changes, but if they did it would be far more attractive for the $2000 price tag and there would be nothing else to complain about other than haters complain about the screen being fragile even though its perfectly understandable.
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- 27 Sep 2019
AnonD-731363, 26 Sep 2019Well i understand. But galaxy fold have tiny to zero dura... moreIf they'll put glass around it it will look awful as the OLED panel can't be bonded properly to the glass. It is pretty hard to bend glass if it isn't melting hot. :)
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- Anonymous
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- 27 Sep 2019
First gen Galaxy Fold touch screen very vulnerable, waiting for next gen wth better protection, meantime can see how strong Huawei Mate X's screen is...
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- 26 Sep 2019
AnonD-762416, 26 Sep 2019The Alpha is the most unique looking phone of 2019. Courtes... moreWell i understand.
But galaxy fold have tiny to zero durability if a nnail scratches the device.
And i read somewhere the testing units of alpha are made from same plastic but xiamo promised at the december the first units sold will be not made of plastic but shaphire glass which scratches at lv 9 mohs scale. So only another shaphirre, ruby, smaragd etc or diamond can scratch them. Nails, Cooper, Iron, Steel cannot pass.
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- 26 Sep 2019
no please no outwards folding phone, it is a dumb design and the screen damages easily.
I rather go durability than look nice. the mi alpha looks nice but is fragile !
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- 26 Sep 2019
AnonD-731363, 25 Sep 2019Well if we take all jokes aside a phones which arent practi... moreThe Alpha is the most unique looking phone of 2019. Courtesy of Samsung hardware.
The Galaxy Fold is however a much more practical use of folding OLED. I think most people would love to have a tablet sized screen with them at all times.
(This was a reply to Kingslayer)
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- 25 Sep 2019
Kingslayer, 25 Sep 2019Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has more polish than this Galaxy Fold. ... moreFoldable phones is way better idea than Xiaomi Alpha! And much useful too
- Kingslayer
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- 25 Sep 2019
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha has more polish than this Galaxy Fold. Do people really need a tablet as a phone with a ridiculously small 4-inch display outside of it when closed? I thought more people want smaller phones?
The only thing that can get annoying with the Mi Mix Alpha is the protection. Will put dbrand out of business. And maybe if you're watching stuff and it shows the stuff you're watching from behind.
Galaxy Fold just seems odd too. Big display unfolded but small one folded. Reminds me of the first Galaxy Edge. Only one side was curved.
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- 25 Sep 2019
the tech nerd, 25 Sep 2019While I won't argue about not being scratch resistant the m... moreWell if we take all jokes aside a phones which arent practical at all are gone with Nokia 3310 of 2000 era which was cheap well made durable with awesome battery endurance.
Present phones are fragile weak battery endurance even 5000 mAh barely stands for 2 days of normal usage and charges whole hour or two.
In past charging a phone for hour means it lasted at least 3-5 days. Although camera was none or weak and the usage of the phone was for calling and messages for most people it was just enough.
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- 25 Sep 2019
AnonD-731363, 25 Sep 2019Presure??? A mohs scale 2 durability. Man wake up. Littera... moreWhile I won't argue about not being scratch resistant the mi alpha while looks nice is not practical at all honestly
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- 25 Sep 2019
HoldEm, 25 Sep 2019Do you use nails with pressure or razor on your phones? If ... morePresure??? A mohs scale 2 durability.
Man wake up. Litterary wearing this in empty pockets makes scratches.
Compared to that the Aplha by Xiaomi is like device from a very far future.
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- Anonymous
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- 25 Sep 2019
"That phone – bearing a model number SM-F700F – will come with half the built-in storage (256GB) and may feature other cost-saving measures like cutting back on the RAM (from 12GB). "
Please include 3.5mm jack, microsd slot as STANDARD this time round.
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- 25 Sep 2019
AnonD-731363, 25 Sep 2019More affordable??? This one have super fragile screen for ... moreDo you use nails with pressure or razor on your phones? If not the Fold should be fine. Just wait until others released theirs, they are not going to be cheap.
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- 25 Sep 2019
More affordable???
This one have super fragile screen for 2000 so a 1000 euros device will bescratchable even with palm of the hand???
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- Anonymous
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- 25 Sep 2019
Anonymous, 25 Sep 2019But ehy? You will never buy one anyway, you always dreaming... moreLol you know me and my budget? And who the hell dreams of notched crap? Apple sheep?