Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G has a recommended retail price of 168,000 shillings in Kenya. It features a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz display, a Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ chipset, a triple 12 MP camera, and a Li-Po 4500 mAh non-removable battery. Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G is available at ZuriCart in the colors Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Black.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G overview

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched on 1st September 2020 and comes with a 7.60 touchscreen display and a resolution of 1768×2208 pixels. It also has a second display that features a 6.20-inch display and a resolution of 816×220 pixels. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor and 12 GB RAM. The device runs on Android 10, comes with a 4500mAh battery, and supports wireless charging as well as fast charging.

In regards to the camera, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G has a rear pack of 12MP, f/1.8, 12MP,f/2.2, and 12MP,f/2.4. The front camera has a 10MP, f/2.2, and another 10MP with an f/2.2 aperture. Galaxy Z Fold runs One UI 2.5 that is based on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1.1, and comes with 256GB of inbuilt storage. The dimensions for the device are 159.20 x 128.20 x 6.90mm while the weight is 279.00 grams. It came in the shades of Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

DESIGN

Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G leaves a better impression as compared to Galaxy Fold because of its large exterior display that makes you feel the liberty of having a massive display of 6.2 inches. The interior display for the device is 7.6 inches as compared to that which was found on Galaxy Fold at 7.3 inches. On to the main screen, this device features a small punch hole design for the camera as opposed to the huge note which was found on Galaxy Fold.

Several enhancements have been made to the design to improve durability and usability. There is also a sturdier Ultra-Thin Glass display that has been designed to give a better touchscreen experience that provides a better feel than the plastic screen Fold as well as a Hideaway hinge which uses sweeper technology to prevent dust and dirt from accessing the phone.

Similar to the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Fold 2’s hinge can use a CAM mechanism that allows you to have the screen positioned in several positions. The device comes in 2 shades: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze and measures 6.2 x 2.6 x 0.66 inches while being closed and alternatively 6.2 x 5 x 0.27 when open. It weighs 9 ounces.

DISPLAY

On top of the large size, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a 7.6-inch main display and has a 120HZ refresh rate that allows you to enjoy smooth scrolling as compared to the 60Hz rate found on the Galaxy Fold. The panel is adaptive and smart enough to dial the rate either up or down based on the content being displayed on the screen. The cover display however does not have a 120Hz refresh rate but the 6.2 inches OLED screen can perform several tasks in just an instant.

The display comes with intensive detail which is vibrant like that of Galaxy Fold. Content viewing on social media pages is remarkable and will freely flow well while giving you an enjoyable experience. Galaxy Fold 2 has been fitted with HDR10+ which was featured in Samsung Galaxy 10+ as well as Galaxy Fold. Its utilization can increase the contrast ratio automatically and make it bright enough for outdoors.

SOFTWARE AND PERFORMANCE

Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a Snapdragon 865 Plus processor which is dubbed up with 12GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage to get similar performance as that of Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The performance is swift and minor glitches are observed. The User Interface can be matched to that found in other Samsung devices such as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip and allows you to open up to three apps at the same time. In terms of Software, the Flex mode can give the phone a lot of versatility while having maximum productivity.

The device takes multitasking to a different level as it allows you to message while staying on different tabs. There are no slowdowns or lags while playing games will be a glorious experience. The continuity feature has also been included from the Galaxy Fold and allows you to have an app on the cover display.

CAMERA

Galaxy Z Fold 2 can feature a 12MP central wide camera,12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera that has a 123-degree field of view. It is dubbed up with a 12MP photo lens which has 2x optical zoom as well as 10x digital zoom. The camera features are unique and come with new features such as Dual Preview which allows subjects to view how they will appear using the front display while taking quality shots.

Selfies can also be taken with the rear cameras by firing up the camera on the cover display and pressing a button at the top right corner. The selfie camera comes in twos and features a 10MP, f/2.2, and another 10MP with f/2.2 aperture. Both front cameras can take great selfies that will keep you glued to the amazing shots.

BATTERY AND STORAGE

You will enjoy the perks of having a powerful battery. This is similar to the likes of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 and will be able to get you through the day. There is also Intelligent battery management which helps you to save power. The storage space is 12 GB and 256 GB. This will enable you to store all of your files, videos, and images.

SECURITY

The facial recognition and fingerprint sensor have been included as security features to help protect your files against unwanted access. Both features are doubled with a set PIN and work instantly upon being triggered.

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