Samsung Working on a Clamshell Smartphone With Folding Screen: Report

Sep. 4, 2019

Quoting unnamed sources, the report says that the device will have a clamshell form-factor like features phones from the last decade, but with a 6.7-inch folding display when opened fully. It’s not immediately clear as to whether it will be marketed as the Galaxy Fold 2, but the report claims that it will be thinner and more affordable than the first-gen Galaxy Fold, which was originally priced at $1,980 in the US before itslaunch was postponedfollowing questions about its reliability.

Meanwhile, Samsung is said to be collaborating with American designer, Thom Browne, on the device as part of its plans to position it as a fashion accessory. However, it will still have some high-end tech specs, including a‘cutting edge’display, although there are no specifics about that at this point in time. It will also apparently have a punch-hole display to house its selfie-cam, as well as a dual-camera setup on the outside.

While there’s no further info about the phone’s hardware at this stage, the report does say that its launch will depend on how well the Galaxy Fold performs commercially, which might mean Samsung might consider launching it under a new moniker – instead of Galaxy Fold 2 – if the first-gen Galaxy Fold bombs following all the controversies.

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