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The folding smartphone Galaxy Z Flip with flexible glass (4 photos)


During the presentation of the Galaxy Unpacked 2020,Samsung introduced a new folding smartphone model Galaxy Z Flip, which received a clamshell form factor similar to the future Motorola RAZR (2019) and unique ultra-thin flexible glass for flexible screens.


The expanded Galaxy Z Flip screen hasDynamic AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.7 inches and a resolution of Full HD + (2636 × 1080). Aspect ratio in expanded form: 21.9 to 9. Side frames are symmetrical and have a minimum width. To replace the plastic used in all previous models of flexible smartphones, Z Flip has a very thin, bent glass, which should provide increased durability and wear resistance of the screen.


Front camera with a resolution of 10 megapixels,traditionally placed in a round hole in the center of the top of the display. The main camera is located near a small external screen and received two sensors: the main 12 MP (f / 1.8, OIS) and an ultra-wide sensor with a viewing angle of 123 ˚ resolution of 12 MP (f / 2.2).

Optional Super AMOLED external screen has1.1-inch diagonal and a resolution of 300x112. The display performs auxiliary functions and serves to broadcast time, battery level, to receive notifications and information about phone calls. The full-fledged operation of the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone is available only in the open state. The security of data storage in a smartphone is protected by a fingerprint sensor installed in the power button on the side of the device. Supported face recognition technology.

Galaxy Z Flip smartphone owners also receivedAnother interesting feature. When conducting a video call, the smartphone can be folded at an angle of 90 degrees and installed on a table. The interlocutor will be displayed at the top of the screen, and the video call itself can be made through the Google Duo service built into the Galaxy Z Flip system. In the same way, you can take pictures with the front camera by placing the device in front of the user on a solid base.


Galaxy Z Flip installed in hardwareSnapdragon 855 processor (2.95 GHz) manufactured using 7 nm technology with 8 GB of RAM. 256 GB of internal memory. Autonomous operation is provided by a 3300 mAh battery supporting wireless and fast wired charging, as well as reverse.

Communication in the smartphone is carried out usingLTE Cat.16, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 5, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NFC, MST. There is a USB Type-C connector. Smartphone Galaxy Z Flip is controlled by Android 10 operating system with One UI 2.0 shell. The mass of the device is 183 grams, and the dimensions when unfolded are 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm (87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3-15.4 mm when folded).

Sales in Russia will start on February 14 at a price of 119,990 rubles in color schemes: “shining amethyst” and “black diamond”.