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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly enter mass production soon

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By Anam Hamid

Published: May 27, 2020, 7:46 AM

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly enter mass production soon

According to a South Korean outlet, Samsung has started mobilizing suppliers for mass production of the Galaxy Fold 2.

Per an industry insider, the company has started ordering components for its next foldable phone. The handset will likely enter volume production soon.

The Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note 20 in August. Shipments are expected to begin in September.

Unlike the Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy Fold 2 will be a true flagship phone. The main display will apparently measure 7.59-inches and support a refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is expected to have a punch hole to house the selfie camera and it will probably be compatible with the S-Pen too. It will also supposedly inherit Galaxy Z Flip's Ultra-Thin Glass, which should make it more durable than the Galaxy Fold as it uses Polyamide (PI) plastic which is more prone to scratches.

The front display will reportedly be 6.23-inches and the phone will boast a triple camera setup (12MP+16MP+64MP) with dual optical image stabilization.

Samsung is apparently eyeing sales of up to 3 million units this year, which sounds quite optimistic given that the target was 500,000 units for the Galaxy Fold last year. Lowering the price could help the company achieve this goal.

However, foldable displays are still a new technology and it will take some time before costs fall substantially. This year though, Samsung will likely reduce the price by $100 only, which means the device will presumably start at $1,880.

For most mainstream buyers, this price will be unpalatable, and if Samsung is just targeting niche consumers, it will probably have a hard time reaching its sales target.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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