SEPTEMBER 2020 PCWorld 13The Z Fold 2
has a stronger
hinge for finer
adjustments.of the ugly notch, the introduction of ultra-thin
glass, and the addition of a 6.2-inch cover
screen that’s two inches bigger than the
original and as large as the Galaxy S20. It
opens to an even bigger 7.6-inch display (up
from 7.3 inches); has a stronger hinge for finer
adjustments; better
dust protection for
fewer unsightly bumps;
and an overall cleaner
aesthetic, while
retaining the character
of the original.
We’ll need to learn
more about the specs,
but based on what we
know, Samsung has
made needed and
substantial improve-
ments to the Fold and
raised the bar for its
competitors. Even with its botched rollout
and questionable durability, the original Fold
offered the most promise for a foldable
phone and the Z Fold 2 continues in that vein
with a smart sequel. Folding phones all have
their flaws, but the Galaxy Fold is already
head and shoulders above its closest
competitors from Huawei and Motorola.
Folding phones might not have the wow
factor that they did last year, but the Z Fold 2
creates a solid foundation to build on.
Assuming the glass holds up and the hinge
does its job as well as the Z Flip that launched
earlier this year, the Z Fold 2 could run off to
an insurmountable lead heading into 2021,
when the price will hopefully start to come
down to something more reasonable.
Now Samsung just needs to give us a
reason to buy one.The new fold represents the pinnacle of Samsung’s innovation.