The FlexPai 2 makes me think the Galaxy Fold 2 will be awesome, here’s why...
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You probably won’t see the FlexPai 2 in the wild either, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth talking about. Because just as the initial FlexPai was a sign of the things to come, so is its successor.
And that got me thinking. If Royole, a company most people haven’t even heard of, can achieve such an improvement within a year, then what can Samsung do with its vast R&D resources?
So what can we expect from the Galaxy Fold 2? Well, plenty, here’s the wishlist the FlexPai 2 inspired me to make:
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 features and changes I like to see
Thinner body
Shaving a few tenths of a millimeter from the body would also be welcomed as in folded mode the gains will be doubled.
More durable display
The original Galaxy Fold was delayed because of its fragile display and while that was somewhat acceptable for a first-generation device, Samsung can’t afford to repeat it with the Fold 2. The display on the Galaxy Z Flip is an improvement, but for its next foldable, Samsung should do one better. Hopefully, the all-glass bendable displays that we’ve been promised are ready for prime time when the Fold 2 rolls out.
S Pen
A rumor popped up a while back that the Galaxy Fold 2 might come with an included S Pen. From a functionality standpoint, that makes total sense. The form factor is perfect for drawing and writing notes with a stylus. However, the tip of the S Pen is tiny and can damage a plastic screen easily, which brings us back to the previous requirement. If these two features come hand in hand with the next Fold, it will make it much more enticing for users.
No notch
Better outside display
Samsung needs to do some work on the outside of the Galaxy Fold 2, even if that’s not a priority for that type of device. The “external” display of the Galaxy Fold is so small, it’s barely useful. Besides that, it looks ridiculous floating in the middle of the panel like a window. I get that this display is not the designers’ main concern, but for $2,000 you should be getting a phone without compromises.
Samsung should find a way to provide more real estate for the outside display even if it means adjusting the aspect ratio of the internal screen to make the folded phone less tall and a bit wider. That would go a long way towards making the phone more convenient for everyday use and less niche.