Samsung's New Foldable Smartphone: First Impressions and Detailed Specifications
Overview
Samsung's latest foldable smartphone, announced on July 10, 2024, and expected to release on July 24, 2024, brings a host of advanced features and improvements. Here’s a comprehensive look at the device, combining detailed specifications and key points from a first impression video.
Design and Build
Dimensions : Unfolded - 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6 mm; Folded - 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1 mm
Weight : 239 g (8.43 oz)
Build Glass front : (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) when folded, plastic front when unfolded,
Glass back : (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Finish : Lighter and thinner than previous models, flat edges with a matte finish, giving it a strong rectangular design
Water Resistance : IP48, up to 1.5m for 30 minutes
Display
Main Display :7.6 inches Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution : 1856 x 2160 pixels (~374 ppi density)
Cover Display : 6.3 inches Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak), Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resolution : 968 x 2376 pixels, 410 ppi
Platform
- OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1.1
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU : 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU : Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
Internal Storage : 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Type : UFS 4.0
Card Slot : NO
Camera
Main Camera : Triple setup
: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
: 10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Features : LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video : 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Camera
: 4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µm, under display
Cover Camera : 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Features : 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
Type : Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable
Charging : 25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Network and Connectivity
- Network Support : GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- 2G Bands : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only), CDMA 800 / 1900
- 3G Bands : HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G Bands : Wide range including 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26,28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 5G Bands : International and USA (Verizon) bands
- Speed : HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
- Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth : 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Positioning : GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- NFC : Yes
- USB : USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Additional Features:
AI-Based Features:
Automatic Noise Cancellation (NC) : Enhances critical sounds like ambulances and reduces unwanted noise like drilling.
Health Tracking : Includes ECG and blood sugar tracking.
- Interpreter Feature : Provides live captions and translated text.
- Drawing Assist : AI-based drawing enhancements.
- Live Translation : Real-time translation capabilities.
Sensors : Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sound : Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack, 32-bit/384kHz audio, tuned by AKG
Samsung DeX : Supports desktop experience
Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support: Yes
Colors and Models
Colors : Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink, Black, White
Models : SM-F956B, SM-F956B/DS, SM-F956U, SM-F956U1, SM-F956N, SM-F956W, SM- F9560
Combine View
Additional Features : Enhanced armor aluminum frame, stylus support, customizable wallpapers, and widgets with new AI capabilities
Sound Features : Improved speaker placement and better display quality
Battery Improvements : Increased battery capacity
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Samsung’s new foldable smartphone combines sleek design, advanced AI features, and robust hardware, aiming to set new standards in the foldable phone market.
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