The generation of folding smartphones has begun – one of the first models was the Samsung Galaxy Fold. But now the new folding phone from Samsung is threatening to become a problem.
In February, Samsung introduced its folding smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold - the world's first, is said to cost a whopping $2,000. The device has a 4.6" external display - when the smartphone is opened, the user can enjoy a total of 7.3" OLED screen. Inside is an eight-core processor - a whopping 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage capacity - actually a high-end smartphone if it weren't for the problem with the display.
Displays fail in droves
Samsung sent some of the Galaxy Fold devices to journalists, influencers, technology bloggers, etc. before the market launch - they all failed in a variety of ways. A The Verge editor had to deal with a display problem after just 24 hours - the reason for this was minimal dirt on the screen. CNBC was also able to detect a defect in the display after 24 hours of use - the affected Samsung Galaxy Fold display struggled with flickering. What's particularly piquant is that the Galaxy Fold is delivered with a screen film. Some of the testers believed it was a normal display film and removed it before putting the device into operation. The result was a non-functional Samsung Galaxy Fold. A note from the manufacturer could have prevented the incident.
Further development remains exciting
The examples mentioned above are part of a whole series of shocking reports about the display of the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It is still unclear whether these devices are the final product version - which will also be delivered to those who pre-order. The further development of the new folding smartphone should nevertheless remain exciting.
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