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==Issues==
==Issues==
Review units showed a high rate of display failure; a teardown by [[iFixit]] noted that the crease contained noticeable gaps at the top and bottom, making it susceptible to foreign debris coming under the screen. This resulted in "bulges" experienced by multiple reviewers, including ''[[Blick]]'', and ''[[The Verge]]''—whose screen was damaged in this manner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/24/18511692/samsung-galaxy-fold-teardown-ifixit-hinge-gaps-dust-dirt-debris-broken-screen|title=iFixit’s Galaxy Fold teardown reveals its biggest design flaw|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-24|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> At Samsung's request, this teardown was removed from the website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/25/18516875/ifixit-takedown-samsung-galaxy-fold-teardown|title=iFixit pulls Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung’s request|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-25|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-26}}</ref>
Review units showed a high rate of display failure; a teardown by [[iFixit]] noted that the crease contained noticeable gaps at the top and bottom, making it susceptible to foreign debris coming under the screen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ifixit.org/blog/16189/about-our-galaxy-fold-teardown/|title=Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown - iFixit|last=|first=|date=2019-04-29|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425075411/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Fold+Teardown/122600|archive-date=2019-04-25|dead-url=|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> This resulted in "bulges" experienced by multiple reviewers, including ''[[Blick]]'', and ''[[The Verge]]''—whose screen was damaged in this manner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/24/18511692/samsung-galaxy-fold-teardown-ifixit-hinge-gaps-dust-dirt-debris-broken-screen|title=iFixit’s Galaxy Fold teardown reveals its biggest design flaw|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-24|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> At Samsung's request, this teardown was removed from the website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/25/18516875/ifixit-takedown-samsung-galaxy-fold-teardown|title=iFixit pulls Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung’s request|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-25|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-26}}</ref>


In addition, due to a lack of recognition of warnings related to the previously stated issues with review units, a number of other reviewers damaged the screen by mistakenly removing one of the clear laminate layers that covers it. Samsung advised that the "special protective layer" that coats the screen must not be removed, as doing so may cause damage to the screen. Concerns were raised that consumers may mistake it for a pre-installed [[screen protector]] without proper advisories, but it was later confirmed that retail units of the Galaxy Fold did contain a disclaimer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/some-samsung-galaxy-fold-screens-are-reportedly-breaking-already/|title=Galaxy Fold screens are reportedly breaking already for some early users|last=Mihalcik|first=Carrie|website=CNET|language=en|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/367849/samsungs-galaxy-fold-phones-are-already-breaking|title=Samsung's Galaxy Fold Phones Are Already Breaking|last=Marvin|first=Rob|date=2019-04-17|website=PCMag|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge|title=My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/17/samsung-galaxy-fold-screen-breaking-and-flickering.html|title=Samsung Galaxy Fold screen breaking and flickering|last=Haselton|first=Todd|date=2019-04-17|website=CNBC|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>
In addition, due to a lack of recognition of warnings related to the previously stated issues with review units, a number of other reviewers damaged the screen by mistakenly removing one of the clear laminate layers that covers it.<ref>{{Citation|last=Marques Brownlee|title=The Broken Galaxy Folds: Explained!|date=2019-04-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtqtyyGZvXM&feature=youtu.be|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> Samsung advised that the "special protective layer" that coats the screen must not be removed, as doing so may cause damage to the screen. Concerns were raised that consumers may mistake it for a pre-installed [[screen protector]] without proper advisories, but it was later confirmed that retail units of the Galaxy Fold did contain a disclaimer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/some-samsung-galaxy-fold-screens-are-reportedly-breaking-already/|title=Galaxy Fold screens are reportedly breaking already for some early users|last=Mihalcik|first=Carrie|website=CNET|language=en|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/367849/samsungs-galaxy-fold-phones-are-already-breaking|title=Samsung's Galaxy Fold Phones Are Already Breaking|last=Marvin|first=Rob|date=2019-04-17|website=PCMag|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18411510/samsung-galaxy-fold-broken-screen-debris-dust-hinge-flexible-bulge|title=My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=2019-04-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/17/samsung-galaxy-fold-screen-breaking-and-flickering.html|title=Samsung Galaxy Fold screen breaking and flickering|last=Haselton|first=Todd|date=2019-04-17|website=CNBC|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-04-23}}</ref>


Samsung later stated that it would "thoroughly inspect" the defective review units to investigate the issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18412572/samsung-galaxy-fold-screen-damage-statement-inspect-screen-protector|title=Samsung responds to Galaxy Fold screen damage: ‘we will thoroughly inspect these units’|last=Gartenberg|first=Chaim|date=2019-04-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref> After reports surfaced that Samsung had postponed a Chinese launch event, Samsung announced on April 22 that the launch (originally set for April 26) had been delayed indefinitely while they work to fix the issue, with plans to announce the new release date sometime within the coming weeks.<ref>{{cite web |last=Welch |first=Chris |title=Samsung delays Galaxy Fold indefinitely: "We will take measures to strengthen the display" |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/22/18511170/samsung-galaxy-fold-delay-indefinitely-statement-screen-display-broken-issues |website=The Verge |accessdate=22 April 2019 |date=22 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs-galaxy-fold-smartphone-release-delayed-11555941705|title=Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Smartphone Release Delayed|last=Martin|first=Timothy W.|date=2019-04-22|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2019-04-22|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Khanna |first=Prakhar |title=Foreseeable: Galaxy Fold Launch Delayed Indefinitely |url=https://www.tecuila.com/galaxy-fold-launch-delayed |website=Tecuila |accessdate=23 April 2019 |date=23 April 2019}}</ref>
Samsung later stated that it would "thoroughly inspect" the defective review units to investigate the issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/17/18412572/samsung-galaxy-fold-screen-damage-statement-inspect-screen-protector|title=Samsung responds to Galaxy Fold screen damage: ‘we will thoroughly inspect these units’|last=Gartenberg|first=Chaim|date=2019-04-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-04-18}}</ref> After reports surfaced that Samsung had postponed a Chinese launch event, Samsung announced on April 22 that the launch (originally set for April 26) had been delayed indefinitely while they work to fix the issue, with plans to announce the new release date sometime within the coming weeks.<ref>{{cite web |last=Welch |first=Chris |title=Samsung delays Galaxy Fold indefinitely: "We will take measures to strengthen the display" |url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/22/18511170/samsung-galaxy-fold-delay-indefinitely-statement-screen-display-broken-issues |website=The Verge |accessdate=22 April 2019 |date=22 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs-galaxy-fold-smartphone-release-delayed-11555941705|title=Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Smartphone Release Delayed|last=Martin|first=Timothy W.|date=2019-04-22|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2019-04-22|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Khanna |first=Prakhar |title=Foreseeable: Galaxy Fold Launch Delayed Indefinitely |url=https://www.tecuila.com/galaxy-fold-launch-delayed |website=Tecuila |accessdate=23 April 2019 |date=23 April 2019}}</ref>

Revision as of 05:00, 29 April 2019

Samsung Galaxy Fold
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganThe Future Unfolds
First releasedTBA
Availability by regionTBA
RelatedSamsung Galaxy S10
Form factorFolding slate
Dimensions
  • Unfolded
  • 160.9 mm (6.33 in) H
  • 117.9 mm (4.64 in) W
  • 6.9 mm (0.27 in) D
  • Folded
  • 160.9 mm (6.33 in) H
  • 62.9 mm (2.48 in) W
  • 15.5 mm (0.61 in) D
Weight263 g (9.3 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 9.0 "Pie"
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 855
Memory12 GB LPDDR4X
Storage512 GB UFS 3.0
BatteryTotal of 4380 mAh
Rear camera
Front camera
  • Outside: 10 MP, f/2.2
  • Inside: 10 MP, f/2.2, 8 MP RGB depth sensor
Display
  • Inside: 7.3 in (19 cm), 4.2:3 ratio
  • Outside: 4.6 in (12 cm), 21:9 ratio
Data inputsUSB-C
ModelSM-F900x (last letter varies by carrier and international models)
CodenameWinner
Websitewww.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-fold/
References[1]

Samsung Galaxy Fold is an Android foldable smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics. Unveiled on February 20, 2019, its release has been postponed indefinitely after reviewers began experiencing issues with the flexible display. The device is capable of being folded open to expose a 7.3-inch tablet-sized flexible display.

Development

Samsung unveiled a prototype of the Galaxy Fold and its "Infinity Flex Display" during its developers' conference in November 2018, demonstrating the adaptations to Samsung's Android distribution and newly-unveiled One UI software. Google stated that it would work with OEMs to support foldable devices on Android (an effort achieved natively in Android "Q").[2][3][4][5]

Specifications

The Galaxy Fold contains two displays; its front cover contains a small, 4.6-inch display in the center designed for one-handed use, and the device can fold open to expose a 7.3-inch display. Samsung rated the fold mechanism as supporting up to 200,000 uses. The tablet screen contains a large notch in the top-right corner, and is coated with a custom multi-layer laminate in lieu of glass.[6] Its power button contains a fingerprint reader. Samsung did not state which system-on-chip it uses in the Galaxy Fold, beyond that it is a "state-of-the-art" CPU with a 7 nanometer production process, contains 12 GB of RAM, and has 512 GB of non-expandable storage. Teardowns later revealed that it was the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, which is used in all regions (unlike other Samsung phones that have been split between Snapdragon and Samsung's in-house Exynos chips depending on the market).[6][7] The Galaxy Fold will be sold with a 5G variant.[8][9][10]

The device contains two batteries split between the two halves, totaling a 4380 mAh capacity. The Galaxy Fold contains 6 cameras, using the same sensors equipped on the Galaxy S10+,[6] including three rear-facing camera lenses (12-megapixel, 12-megapixel telephoto, and 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle), as well as a 10-megapixel front-facing camera on the cover, and a second 10-megapixel front-facing camera, accompanied by an RGB depth sensor, on the inside screen.[10][11][9]

The Galaxy Fold ships with Android 9.0 "Pie" and Samsung's One UI software; by means of Multi Window mode, up to three supported apps can be placed on-screen at once. Apps open on the smaller screen can expand into their larger, tablet-oriented layouts when the user unfolds the device.[9][8][10]

Reception

Digital Trends praised the Fold's software, performance, camera and main screen, while criticizing the price, the front screen design and the lack of water resistance. Chokkattu remarked that "[it's] a lot of fun to use because it's so new", but noted that "it remains technology that's out of reach for most people".[12]

Dieter Bohn of The Verge considered the fold-out tablet screen a "joy" to use, but remarked that its thick form factor and small cover screen made the Galaxy Fold less suited for shorter, frequent uses like a smartphone. He also panned the display for not being as smooth as a glass screen, being susceptible to scratches and blemishes over time, having a noticeable crease down the centre from certain viewing angles, the large notch, a "jelly" distortion between the two sides when scrolling, and having too many potential points of failure. Bohn praised its high-end hardware, and especially its batteries, and felt that the multitasking components of One UI were flexible, but inelegant, and buggy with certain apps on transitions between modes. In conclusion, he felt that the Galaxy Fold "legitimately a marvelous thing to play with", but that the device was more of a status symbol than a legitimate consumer product.[13]

Issues

Review units showed a high rate of display failure; a teardown by iFixit noted that the crease contained noticeable gaps at the top and bottom, making it susceptible to foreign debris coming under the screen.[14] This resulted in "bulges" experienced by multiple reviewers, including Blick, and The Verge—whose screen was damaged in this manner.[15] At Samsung's request, this teardown was removed from the website.[16]

In addition, due to a lack of recognition of warnings related to the previously stated issues with review units, a number of other reviewers damaged the screen by mistakenly removing one of the clear laminate layers that covers it.[17] Samsung advised that the "special protective layer" that coats the screen must not be removed, as doing so may cause damage to the screen. Concerns were raised that consumers may mistake it for a pre-installed screen protector without proper advisories, but it was later confirmed that retail units of the Galaxy Fold did contain a disclaimer.[18][19][20][21]

Samsung later stated that it would "thoroughly inspect" the defective review units to investigate the issues.[22] After reports surfaced that Samsung had postponed a Chinese launch event, Samsung announced on April 22 that the launch (originally set for April 26) had been delayed indefinitely while they work to fix the issue, with plans to announce the new release date sometime within the coming weeks.[23][24][25]

See also

References

  1. ^ White, Jeremy (2019-02-20). "The Samsung Galaxy Fold breathes new life into phones (at a price)". Wired UK. ISSN 1357-0978. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  2. ^ Lambrechts, Stephen (2018-11-08). "Samsung announces One UI, a massive overhaul of its Android interface". TechRadar. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  3. ^ Warren, Tom (2018-11-07). "This is Samsung's foldable smartphone". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  4. ^ Amadeo, Ron (2019-04-03). "Google's second Android Q Beta brings us "Bubbles" multitasking". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  5. ^ Faulkner, Cameron (2019-04-03). "Android Q's second beta embraces foldable phones, multitasking Bubbles". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  6. ^ a b c Dolcourt, Jessica (2019-04-11). "Galaxy Fold, one of the most exciting devices we've seen, arrives in two weeks". CNET. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
  7. ^ Kavafian, Hagop (2019-03-25). "All Samsung Galaxy Fold variants will ship with a Snapdragon 855 processor". Android Police. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
  8. ^ a b Dunn, Jeff (2019-02-20). "Samsung's foldable phone is finally official—meet the Galaxy Fold". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
  9. ^ a b c Lai, Richard (20 February 2019). "Samsung's foldable phone is officially the 'Galaxy Fold'". Engadget. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  10. ^ a b c Warren, Tom (2019-02-20). "Samsung's foldable phone is the $1,980 Galaxy Fold". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
  11. ^ Kan, Michael; Segan, Sascha (20 February 2019). "Samsung Galaxy Fold Smartphone Will Set You Back at Least $1,980". PC Magazine. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  12. ^ Chokkattu, Julian (15 April 2019). "Samsung's Galaxy Fold proves folding phones are the future". Digital Trends. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  13. ^ Bohn, Dieter (2019-04-19). "Samsung Galaxy Fold review: why you shouldn't buy it". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  14. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown - iFixit". 2019-04-29. Archived from the original on 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2019-04-29. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ Bohn, Dieter (2019-04-24). "iFixit's Galaxy Fold teardown reveals its biggest design flaw". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
  16. ^ Bohn, Dieter (2019-04-25). "iFixit pulls Galaxy Fold teardown at Samsung's request". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
  17. ^ Marques Brownlee (2019-04-18), The Broken Galaxy Folds: Explained!, retrieved 2019-04-29
  18. ^ Mihalcik, Carrie. "Galaxy Fold screens are reportedly breaking already for some early users". CNET. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
  19. ^ Marvin, Rob (2019-04-17). "Samsung's Galaxy Fold Phones Are Already Breaking". PCMag. Retrieved 2019-04-17. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  20. ^ Bohn, Dieter (2019-04-17). "My Samsung Galaxy Fold screen broke after just a day". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
  21. ^ Haselton, Todd (2019-04-17). "Samsung Galaxy Fold screen breaking and flickering". CNBC. Retrieved 2019-04-23. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  22. ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (2019-04-17). "Samsung responds to Galaxy Fold screen damage: 'we will thoroughly inspect these units'". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
  23. ^ Welch, Chris (22 April 2019). "Samsung delays Galaxy Fold indefinitely: "We will take measures to strengthen the display"". The Verge. Retrieved 22 April 2019.
  24. ^ Martin, Timothy W. (2019-04-22). "Samsung's Galaxy Fold Smartphone Release Delayed". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  25. ^ Khanna, Prakhar (23 April 2019). "Foreseeable: Galaxy Fold Launch Delayed Indefinitely". Tecuila. Retrieved 23 April 2019.

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