horn Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Just watch the first 30 seconds: Samsung Galaxy X Infinity Flex Display phone: everything you need to know about the foldable smartphone Here's how Samsung plans to convince you to pay £1,000+ for an OLED display that folds-up like a paperback In the face of tougher competition from the likes of Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, Samsung promised to unveil something entirely new for its next flagship smartphone, dubbed the Samsung Galaxy X. And on 7 November 2018, at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco, it did just that. Taking to the stage at the conference, Justin Denison, SVP of Mobile Product Marketing, first talked through the challenges of developing a folding display before producing a prototype of the Samsung Galaxy X from his pocket to applause from the crowd. The phone itself doesn't have a name yet, but the display does. Samsung is calling it the Infinity Flex Display. Recent comments by Samsung's President and CEO of IT & Mobile DJ Koh suggest the phone is going to be the first in a series of foldable handsets, so it's no exaggeration to say this is going to mark a big change in the market. Samsung also recently confirmed that it is working on foldable laptops. And its rumoured to be working on foldable tablets, too. Well, if you've cracked the engineering challenge of folding screens – and it appears that Samsung has – then you might as well put them in everything. Folding 4K TVs next? Samsung Galaxy X first look The Samsung Galaxy X folding phone was shown off at Samsung's Developer Conference at Moscone West in San Francisco on November 7. Although we got a look at the phone in both its unfolded and folded forms Justin Denison explained on stage "we've disguised some elements of the design but trust me, there's a device inside here and it is stunning." "The foldable display lays the foundation for a new kind of mobile experience," added DJ Koh. You can watch a re-run of the event below. Hint: fast forward towards the end unless you want to hear lots of developer talk about software first. Samsung Galaxy X release date At the November 7 unveiling, no release date was given for the new handset, but Denison did say "we'll be ready to start mass production in the coming months." So all the release date rumours leading up to the event still seem right – the Galaxy X won't launch until 2019. Samsung previously hinted its first foldable handset might be unveiled on-stage at CES 2019 in early January, or MWC 2019 in late February, two of the biggest tech expos. But in terms of actually buying one? Immediately after CES reveal sounds extremely unlikely and after a MWC perhaps still a little optimistic. We're guessing a public release date of March/April 2018 at the earliest. Samsung Galaxy X price Again, Samsung declined to give a price when it showed the somewhat-disguised Galaxy X on 7 November. But one thing is for certain – this is going to be a very expensive gadget. Considering this is the first foldable handset from Samsung, it isn't likely to be cheap. The current rumoured cost is a cool £1,365 or $1,775 – that's the current exchange rate for 2 million won, which is the mooted Korean price. Given the maxed-out Galaxy Note 9 already costs £1,099 ($1,249.99) – and that only has one screen – the upcoming folding smartphone will likely carry a hefty price tag. Californian technology firm Royole recently launched a folding phone, which has a single OLED screen – not the two coming to the Galaxy X, and that still topped £999 ($1,300). So if you want the coolest smartphone of 2019, you'd better start saving for it. https://www.t3.com/news/samsung-galaxy-x-release-date-price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Genevieve Vavance Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 omg, me want!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 It still looks a little dodgy now, but this is the future of mobile phones or devices in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 It's a developer reveal i.e. not meant for consumer. The one he had showcased is a prototype. Mass production of the final product will start soon. The final product will probably debut on MWC 2019 (aka consumer reveal) in late February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 bye bye Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The future is not this absurdity but graphen based devices. Once this becomes a reality, paper and screen combines which will be amazing when it comes to newspapers for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Meh. It looks very thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernatural Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Flip The Switch said: Meh. It looks very thick. Yes indeed - I hate it. I don't see the point to have it so big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 And I hate Android - always a tacky look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip The Switch Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, runa said: And I hate Android - always a tacky look I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 After I crossed to IOS I'm not turning back to Android no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Let's see if the self-proclaim-innovator Apple would copy the foldable screen technic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 8 hours ago, horn said: Let's see if the self-proclaim-innovator Apple would copy the foldable screen technic? We all hope not, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Its finally here! April 26, 2019 on sale! $1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Future feat Quavo Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 It looks ugly and the folded display is only 4.6 in? I- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacket Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 what's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 We all are gonna have something like this in a couple of years. I certainly want it but we’ll have to wait until it’s more developed. Let’s see what Apple will come up with. They still have a minor advantage when it comes to design aspects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 10 hours ago, letemmove said: It looks ugly and the folded display is only 4.6 in? I- Obviously u didn't see the video and only look at the fake pic youtube had picked as preview thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Lolo said: We all are gonna have something like this in a couple of years. I certainly want it but we’ll have to wait until it’s more developed. Let’s see what Apple will come up with. They still have a minor advantage when it comes to design aspects. crApple to release its own and called it "innovative" with a price tag $2099. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 It's a breakthrough for mobile phone manufacturer to shift from Candy bar to foldable screen. Of course people will feel that it's unnecessary but when crApple release one, they will praise like it's the best thing in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 2 hours ago, horn said: crApple to release its own and called it "innovative" with a price tag $2099. I bet it’s going to look awesome but will cost at least double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULIZOS Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 hours ago, horn said: It's a breakthrough for mobile phone manufacturer to shift from Candy bar to foldable screen. Of course people will feel that it's unnecessary but when crApple release one, they will praise like it's the best thing in the world. Duh. Samsung is for weirdos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runa Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Samsung is Always looks cheap and very very very bad design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 crApple always looks cheap and very very very bad design as well. They claim "full screen" and yet there's a gigantic black patch on top of the screen And crApple is for suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Future feat Quavo Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 9 hours ago, horn said: Obviously u didn't see the video and only look at the fake pic youtube had picked as preview thumb. I have seen the video and the specs aren't in the thumbnail anyway so I'm not sure how you got that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, letemmove said: I have seen the video and the specs aren't in the thumbnail anyway so I'm not sure how you got that This is the preview pic that youtube had chosen for the video: I have no idea where that pic came from. That's not Samsung. That's another brand that folds outward and looks very ugly at the hinge. Samsung fold folds inward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Future feat Quavo Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Huawei's looks so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Huawei Mate X cost $2600 and folds outward. Samsung Fold cost $1980 and folds inward. Huawei has only 1 screen and folds into 2 i.e. front & back, and looks like a normal candy bar phone. Whereas Samsung Fold has 2 separate screens (1 tablet + 1 phone). Huawei has no notches when it's in tablet mode (but no camera unless it's hidden which I cannot spot) as compare to Samsung Fold has a notch for camera. There's a few issue with Huawei Mate X found in the video: - Bubble formed at the hinge when folding - There's a visible line in the middle of the tablet - Easily scratch when folded since both sides are the screens as compare to Samsung Fold. Samsung can fold at least 200,000 times (e.g. 100 times per day x 5 years) without any problem. There's no info on how many times Huawei phone can fold so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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