This image provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows the online invitation for the “Galaxy Z Fold 2: Unpacked Part 2″ event on Sept. 1, 2020.
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, will further unveil features of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone next week as it has confirmed the date and time of the device’s proper unveiling event.
The “Galaxy Z Fold 2: Unpacked Part 2″ online event will start at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) or 11:00 p.m. (Korea time) on Tuesday, Samsung said.
The South Korean tech giant showcased the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at its Galaxy Unpacked online event on Aug. 5, along with the Galaxy Note 20 phablet, Galaxy Watch 3 smartwatch, Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds and Galaxy Tab S7 tablet.
The company did not explain detailed specs of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, as well as its price and launch date.
So far, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a 7.6-inch screen when unfolded, while having a 6.2-inch cover display, both larger than its predecessor’s 7.3-inch and 4.6-inch displays. It packs a 4,500 mAh battery.
The latest foldable handset comes in two colors: mystic black and mystic bronze.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the follow-up to Samsung’s original foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, which was launched last year.
The company added “Z” in the name to consolidate its foldable smartphones under one brand. The Z lineup currently includes the Galaxy Z Flip, a vertically folding phone.
Like the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung said it will also release the limited edition of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in partnership with fashion brand Thom Browne.
(Yonhap)
