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Samsung unveiled new devices at its annual "Samsung Unpacked" event, including the new Galaxy S20 models and a new foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip.
As expected, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. However, the South Korean company has also launched a second attempt in the field of foldable phones.
The Galaxy Z Flip
The new Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's second attempt at gaining a foothold in the folding phone business. Utilizing a foldable glass display equipped with the company's patented "Ultra Thin Glass," the Galaxy Z Flip boasts a 6.7-inch screen with 2,636 x 1,080 pixels. This gives the device a pixel density of 425 ppi and a screen ratio of 21.9:9. The so-called "Hideaway Hinge" uses a double CAM mechanism to keep each fold stable and smooth, keeping the hinge open at a variety of angles, according to the official press release:
Today, Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip, a new statement-making foldable smartphone. The Galaxy Z Flip is bold and stylish—for those who see cutting-edge technology as a way to express themselves. Designed with the first-of-its-kind foldable glass that bends the laws of physics, the Galaxy Z Flip features a 6.7-inch display that folds into a stylish and compact format that fits in the palm of your hand. Designed with an innovative hideaway hinge and a purpose-built UX, the Galaxy Z Flip offers elegant new ways to capture, share and experience content. From its sleek design to its flexible camera experience, the Galaxy Z Flip ushers in a new decade of foldable mobile innovation.
Galaxy Z Flip – Specifications, Availability and Price
According to the company, it claims to have solved the problem that existed with the Galaxy Fold. In collaboration with Google, Samsung has introduced the so-called "Flex Mode," a custom user interface that takes advantage of the display, effectively splitting it into two 4-inch screens and enabling multitasking. A multi-active window system can be used to drag and drop applications. The device features a 7-nanometer octa-core processor clocked at 2.95 GHz and 8 GB of RAM, with 256 GB of internal storage. The Z Flip comes with a 3,300 mAh battery and can be charged both wired and wirelessly. The Wireless PowerShare feature is also on board. It lacks 5G connectivity and offers two biometric authentication methods – facial recognition and a fingerprint sensor. The front camera uses 10 megapixels, while the rear houses a dual camera. The 12-megapixel wide-angle lens features OIS, 8x digital zoom, HDR10+, and Dual Pixel AF, and is paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. The Galaxy Z Flip will debut in the US and South Korea on February 14. It will be available in Germany starting February 21 for €1,480.
The Galaxy S20 series
In addition to the Z Flip, the brand new Galaxy S20 series was also presented. Samsung has followed Apple's strategy again this year and has presented three devices - S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. All three models have the Samsung Infinity-I Dynamic AMOLED display, which works at 120 Hz and a WQHD+ resolution of 3.20 x 1,440 pixels. The Galaxy S20 comes with a 6.2-inch display (563ppi) while the S20 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen (525ppi). The display of the Ultra version offers 6.9 inches (511ppi). While the Galaxy S20 supports sub-6Ghz 5G technology, the S20 Plus and S20 Ultra use both sub-6Ghz and mmWave. It is important to note that pure LTE devices are offered in some markets. All three models use Samsung's Exynos 990, a 7-nanometer chipset with an octa-core processor. Depending on the model, 8 GB, 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM will be included. Storage capacities start at 128 GB and go up to 512 GB - there is also a microSD expansion.
Galaxy S20 series – The camera
During the presentation, Samsung particularly highlighted the cameras of the devices. press release is it [called:
Today, more than ever, we capture our lives and tell our stories through our smartphones—and that's why the camera is the most important feature for consumers shopping for a new smartphone. Designed for the way we live, Galaxy S20 introduces an all-new camera system powered by AI and featuring our largest image sensor yet to bring out the best in every frame, every moment.
The S20 and S20 Plus offer a 10 megapixel camera while the S20 Ultra has a 40 megapixel selfie cam. But that's not all. Samsung wants to set new standards with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It uses a 108 megapixel camera with 100x digital zoom and 10x optical zoom. It also uses time-of-flight technology. All three devices can record videos in 8K resolution at 30 fps. The front cameras, on the other hand, can record 4K recordings at 60 fps.
Availability and prices
The batteries have a capacity of 4,000 mAh, 4,500 mAh and 5,000 mAh. All three models support fast wireless charging and the Wireless PowerShare function. The biometric security system includes facial recognition and a fingerprint sensor. The devices will debut worldwide on March 6th and can be purchased for between 849 euros and 1,349 euros. (Image: Samsung)
