Samsung's 2018 foldable cellphone is almost a deal done - the head of Samsung Mobile says so - but would you really want one?
This first depends on the meaning of "foldable". We have seen a Samsung patent pending cell phone that is bent in the middle, so the top of the phone can touch the bottom. However, this is the second patent application that seems more likely to be a real device that can be turned into a small tablet.
The concept relies on two side-by-side screens connected to the hinges and unfolded like books. Samsung will not be the first to promote this design. In fact, ZTE's Axon M is also the case, and is now working with the U.S. telecom operator AT & T.
The concept and prototype of a flexible cellphone, twisting, bending and unfolding have emerged (concepts like this, wrapped around your wrist like a wristwatch), but with enough flexibility in the battery and other internal components to bend like this, the design evolves Traditional flip phone is more practical.
This is why you may want something like this - why you may not.
Pros: Why you want a folding phone
There are at least three good reasons.
1. The screen is more compact
It would be ideal to double your screen space without going beyond your phone, right?
This is why the current trends of the Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone X, and at least a dozen other handsets, such as thin bezels and no buttons. However, this is a small potato compared to double your screen real estate by adding another full-size monitor.
The hinge that connects the two panels is a design secret because it lets you fold the second screen back to you so that your double-width phone can reach the same height and width as a typical phone. Yes, it is also double-thick (see the shortcomings below), but it is still a very compact structure compared to a device with a 6.8-inch display.
You can do something cooler
ZTE's Axon M offers us a possibility to use both screens in four ways:
- You can only use one screen.
- You can use two screens, each screen has a different application.
- You can have the same application on both screens.
- You can use two screens as a big monitor.
We're not sure if Samsung's foldable handsets can do the same, but especially full-screen mode may introduce new ways to watch videos, play games and multitask. There is also a suggestion that the Samsung version can be used with the S Pen stylus or even included.
The patented drawings show that Samsung's folding phone hinges will give you a 360-degree range of motion, where Axon M screens will not exceed 180 degrees.
2. A better selfie camera
We can not say what kind of camera settings Samsung will use, but let's imagine that your selfie camera has the same crystal clear focus, sharp, detailed edges and bokeh as those taken with the rear lens.
This is the case if a folding phone gets rid of a dedicated selfie camera and uses one high end lens for all your photo needs.
For example, the ZTE Axon M's 200,000-pixel camera uses a single screen shot to take a selfie and the other shoots all the other photos. (By default, the camera is facing you, and you are prompted to flip the phone to take a "back camera" shot.)
The benefit of doing this is that the Selfie can have a higher resolution and looks better in low-light situations. You can also access all the same tools, such as professional models and beauty filters.
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This first depends on the meaning of "foldable". We have seen a Samsung patent pending cell phone that is bent in the middle, so the top of the phone can touch the bottom. However, this is the second patent application that seems more likely to be a real device that can be turned into a small tablet.
The concept relies on two side-by-side screens connected to the hinges and unfolded like books. Samsung will not be the first to promote this design. In fact, ZTE's Axon M is also the case, and is now working with the U.S. telecom operator AT & T.
The concept and prototype of a flexible cellphone, twisting, bending and unfolding have emerged (concepts like this, wrapped around your wrist like a wristwatch), but with enough flexibility in the battery and other internal components to bend like this, the design evolves Traditional flip phone is more practical.
This is why you may want something like this - why you may not.
Pros: Why you want a folding phone
There are at least three good reasons.
1. The screen is more compact
It would be ideal to double your screen space without going beyond your phone, right?
This is why the current trends of the Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone X, and at least a dozen other handsets, such as thin bezels and no buttons. However, this is a small potato compared to double your screen real estate by adding another full-size monitor.
The hinge that connects the two panels is a design secret because it lets you fold the second screen back to you so that your double-width phone can reach the same height and width as a typical phone. Yes, it is also double-thick (see the shortcomings below), but it is still a very compact structure compared to a device with a 6.8-inch display.
You can do something cooler
ZTE's Axon M offers us a possibility to use both screens in four ways:
- You can only use one screen.
- You can use two screens, each screen has a different application.
- You can have the same application on both screens.
- You can use two screens as a big monitor.
We're not sure if Samsung's foldable handsets can do the same, but especially full-screen mode may introduce new ways to watch videos, play games and multitask. There is also a suggestion that the Samsung version can be used with the S Pen stylus or even included.
The patented drawings show that Samsung's folding phone hinges will give you a 360-degree range of motion, where Axon M screens will not exceed 180 degrees.
2. A better selfie camera
We can not say what kind of camera settings Samsung will use, but let's imagine that your selfie camera has the same crystal clear focus, sharp, detailed edges and bokeh as those taken with the rear lens.
This is the case if a folding phone gets rid of a dedicated selfie camera and uses one high end lens for all your photo needs.
For example, the ZTE Axon M's 200,000-pixel camera uses a single screen shot to take a selfie and the other shoots all the other photos. (By default, the camera is facing you, and you are prompted to flip the phone to take a "back camera" shot.)
The benefit of doing this is that the Selfie can have a higher resolution and looks better in low-light situations. You can also access all the same tools, such as professional models and beauty filters.
UK Wide Repair website is offering 12 month warranty on repair or replacement parts. For more details, you can visit the website Ukwiderepair.co.uk
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