Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 leak just confirmed a huge upgrade

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If last calendar week'south Samsung Galaxy Z Fold ii leaks sounded a bit too proficient to be true, then you'll be pleased to hear that the biggest comeback — a much larger screen when closed — has been confirmed by the upcoming handset's firmware.

The leaked firmware, analysed by XDA Developers' Max Weinbach in a hugely detailed Twitter thread, points to an aspect ratio of 25:9 for the front facing screen. That'due south an unusual effigy, only exactly the aforementioned as the long and thin dimensions of the Galaxy Fold when closed.

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For reference, the original Galaxy Fold had a more than normal sounding 21:9 aspect ratio for its front screen, merely the cover display saturday every bit a foreign island on the front end, with the kind of bezels we idea were long confined to the history books. Compare the photo of the original Milky way Fold below with renders for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at the top of the page, and you'll instantly see why this is such an heady comeback, both for aesthetics and usability.

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The whole thread is worth a read, but here's a handful of other highlights. For starters, you'll be able to take photos with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 airtight, using the forepart screen every bit a viewfinder. If yous don't mind looking a scrap ridiculous, you lot'll also exist able to take selfies using the master camera with the device unfolded (the internal screen will switch off in this use instance).

Pro Video mode will now permit you selection which audio source you desire to record from – be it the front mic, dorsum mic, both, or an external source via USB or Bluetooth. Videos can now be taken in the 21:9 aspect ratio all the manner up to 8K, and Single Accept – Samsung'south method for capturing multiple shots at once to give you extra choice – tin be ready anywhere betwixt five and 15 seconds.

All in all, the Milky way Fold 2 is shaping up pretty nicely. Forth with the to a higher place, rumors signal to a Snapdragon 865 Plus-powered device with 12GB RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of onboard storage. The screens should support a 120Hz refresh rate, and a triple camera array is reportedly backed past 2 selfie lenses.

It'due south coming very soon. Samsung has its adjacent Unpacked upshot scheduled for Baronial 5, where the Fold ii will likely at least become a sneak preview alongside the Samsung Milky way Notation xx, Milky way Tab S7, Galaxy Z Flip 5G and Galaxy Lookout 3.

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