Samsung will use a virtual event on Wednesday to unveil its new generation of foldable smartphone series.
The tech giant launched its first foldable in 2019 and since then has gone on to launch several generations with the long-term goal of providing a true alternative to traditional 'flat' smartphones. has introduced a second form factor over the years.
Last year, Samsung opted not to update the larger phablet phones in its popular Note series, instead focusing on two foldable series, the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. and reduced the price of both as part. of its efforts to make the device more mainstream.
Fold is a traditional-sized smartphone that opens horizontally like a book to reveal a large tablet-sized screen. The Flip, on the other hand, is a smaller device that reveals about a 7-inch smartphone when opened vertically. screen.
Industry experts believe the company will use his Unpacked event over the summer to unveil new versions of his Fold and Flip with better cameras and bigger batteries. .
Uswitch.com's mobile expert Ru Bhikha said he expects to see many upgrades as part of Samsung's fourth-generation foldable device. Told.
"Since the Note series was discontinued, Samsung has chosen to focus on developing foldable and flip handsets, and premium fans of both his handset and hinged screen his handset. I got it," he said.
"All signs point to the Galaxy Z Fold4 getting a substantial camera upgrade, centered around a 50-megapixel main camera, with a 12MP ultra-wide angle and It has a 10MP telephoto.
"This puts the camera on par with the Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus. Combined with its huge foldable screen, it should be popular with smartphone photographers."
"Samsung's hardware will gain momentum this year with a new chipset and better support for large-screen devices with the Android 12L update.
"Galaxy Z Flip 4 It's the gadget most likely to be shown at the Unpacked event, as highlighted in the teaser campaign.
"However, it's rumored that there will only be minor updates to its design and key specs. This puts pressure on Apple and Samsung to prove that their top-tier phones are worth their money, at a time when eye-catching midrange like Nothing 1 is putting pressure on them. , fans will expect a price cut.
"Despite its compact size, Samsung plans to pack an even larger 3,700mAh battery into the device. This is welcome news for users who want a full day on a charge.”
Premium smartphone rivals Apple and Google have yet to launch foldable devices, andOther brands, such as Motorola and Huawei, want Samsung to get a head start in what is seen as an increasingly important market.
