Vertical Fold of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
Saturday, June 6, 2020
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Together with the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung also introduces both folding screen phones. Continuing the Galaxy Fold last year, the Galaxy Z Flip landed at a price of USD 1,450.
The fundamental difference between Samsung's first and second generation folding phones is the folding design. If the Fold screen folds horizontally, while the Z Flip folds vertically, it's like a clamshell cellphone design in the GSM era.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has been offered a limited amount through pre-orders, last month, and it will go on sale starting March 6, 2020 throughout the Samsung Store.
The following hands-on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip:
Screen
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip features a folding screen that changes the shape of the 6.7-inch screen into a compact and stylish form. Uses Dynamic AMOLED displays with a ratio of 21.9: 9 and FullHD + resolution.
Secondary Screen
The phone has a second screen on the outside measuring 1.1 inches, which serves to display notifications.
Camera
On the outside there are two cameras (12MP wide + 12MP ultrawide) while on the inside panel there is a single 10MP camera for selfies and video chat.
Face Unlock
With a resolution of 10MP, the front camera also supports Face Recognition. Keep in mind, the feature only works when the folding screen is opened, and the front camera faces the user's face.
Button
No need to worry, Z Flip is equipped with a number of major buttons like smartphones in general. Button placement is also normal, the volume rocker is aligned to the Power button.
E-SIM
The SIM tray slot is located opposite the power and volume buttons. There is only one place card, but the user can use two operator SIMs, one is in the form of a card, the other is in the form of eSIM.
Fingerprint
Not on the screen or on the back panel, the fingerprint scanner sensor is located on the side, which is also the Power button.
USB Type-C
Without a 3.5 mm audio jack, the Galaxy Z Flip relies on a USB Type-C to pair earphones and charge, accompanied by a speaker cone beside it.
Samsung embed adapters and type-C earphones in the Galaxy Z Flip purchase box. Or, the company recommends using wireless earphones such as Galaxy Buds.
Battery and RAM
Other specifications of the Galaxy Z Flip are the Snapdragon 855+ chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (without additional slots). It has adopted Android 10 with One UI 2.0 and a 3,300mAh battery.