Samsung Galaxy Fold is Finally Here!
Is the 4-Figure Price Tag Worth It?
Did you ever imagine that one day you will hear about a phone that cost more than 2,700 Australian dollars? If not, you will probably be amazed to know that the latest smartphone by Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Fold costs AU$2763. Yes, it’s much more than the $1000 phones, people were pining for some time back. If you want to know whether Samsung Galaxy Fold is worth the hype and the seemingly inflated price, then you are in luck. Here’s a bit of genuine information on the enviable gadget that will help you to decide whether you need to buy (or dream of) this smartphone any-time soon or whether you should stick to whichever device you own at the moment.
Created by Perfectionists
Though Samsung revealed the plan to launch a foldable phone in November 2018, the company isn’t leading the race when it comes to launching foldable phones. It is, however, seemingly leading the race when it comes to offering perfect smartphones to people who expect wonders from their devices.
A Strong Back
Coming to the device and what makes it worth the four figures, Samsung Galaxy Fold has a sturdy backbone with a hinge system that has different interlocking gears. It ensures that it won’t be prone to breakage or issues like a cracked screen. The phone can be transformed into a tablet instantly and then turned into a phone in the blink of an eye.
Three Rear Cameras
Another noteworthy feature of Samsung Galaxy Fold is its triple lens system at the back. Yes, it has a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens and a 10-megapixel camera for flawless selfies as it’s located at the front.
The Design
Though the device is loaded with features, it is not too bulky and can go a long way for improving your style. The company is planning to make Galaxy Fold available in enchanting colours like Astro Blue, Cosmos Black, Martin Green, and Silver, making sure there are enough colour options for different tastes.
The Display
The display of Samsung Galaxy Fold is beyond amazing. It has a 7.3-inch display thanks to the tablet-sized screen that can be folded easily to fit into your pocket when you are on the move. The main display in tablet mode is QXGA+ resolution while in the phone mode, the display is 4.6-inch HD+ display. Both the resolutions are awesome for anything, be it watching the re-runs of Friends or watching the latest shows on Netflix.
Key Features
The device boasts of super fast Qualcomm 7nm octa-core processor, 12 GB RAM and 512G Universal Flash Storage 3.0. It also has two batteries that are separated when the device is folded but have a total of 4,380 mAh.
Using Different Apps at Once
Samsung Galaxy Fold allows the users to run three apps at once even when a person moves from the tablet mode to phone mode and vice versa. Apps like Microsoft Office, WhatsApp, and YouTube, are optimized for the display to enhance user experience.
A Friendly Option
The device can also make the users a better friend because it can go into a wireless powershare mode to charge any Qi-charging compatible devices. It means a user can help a friend in need, even an iPhone user to charge his or her phone.
The Verdict
After analyzing the features of Samsung Galaxy Fold or Fold, we have concluded that it’s a great device to dream about and pine for. But it’s not worth spending all your savings on. If you can afford it and you want to taste innovation before anyone else, you can buy it as a gift for yourself or someone you love. If you are a gadget lover who likes knowing different products before picking one, you should wait for a few months and see how other brands like Apple compete with Samsung Galaxy Fold. Maybe that technology will be better than what Samsung is offering right now?
No matter which path you take, just remember that Samsung has created something unique after years of hard work and the result is worth appreciation, maybe not the cost, but definitely worth a few claps.
