Is the Samsung Galaxy Fold Groundbreaking Technology?

Creating a foldable phone has been a dilemma for tech developers for a long time.

Opting to embark on the journey of the near impossible, Samsung has been working on a secret new product for years, and last month we were gifted with the Samsung Galaxy Fold – one of the most expensive phones in the world at the moment.

However, the real question stands – was it really necessary and is anyone going to invest in such an expensive phone? It seems like the pool of buyers is quite small. After all, who’s going to spend N$30 000 on a mobile phone when you can pay a deposit on a car? The filthy rich, perhaps. But if you ever manage to save up that kind of cash, is a phone like the Galaxy Fold worth it? Let’s look at the specs.

Unfortunately, we’re not entirely sold on the design. The Galaxy Fold looks like a brick and probably feels like one so you can forget about slipping it into your pocket on your way out of the house. But that’s just the outside.

The Samsung Fold promises a clear-cut 4,6 inches with resolutions to blow your mind thanks to a super-Amoled screen. That means it’s packed with pixels. As a fan of all things video, you’d probably love it, but then again, you could experience the same kind of magic on a tablet because you’re only partially using the screen, unless it’s folded open.

A feature we found interesting is the possibility of multitasking – you can run up to three apps on the screen. This might not be convenient for everyone, but dragging links to YouTube without it being an entire process seems like fun.

Running on the latest Android operating system titled Pie, the technical aspects of the phone are impressive. The Galaxy Fold runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, an octa-core computer processor and Adreno 640 graphic processor. So you won’t be disappointed when it comes to speed.

It features 512 gigabytes of space and here’s the stunner – you’ve got six cameras at your disposal. You’ll definitely have your angles covered if you love a good photo or video. Its front-facing cameras feature 10-megapixel and eight-megapixel cameras as well as a 10-megapixel cover camera. We’re not entirely sure of the quality though, so it’s something we’ll see once critics get a hold of it in the near future.

We dare to ask… do you really need six cameras on a phone, though?

The fingerprint sensor is not bad. Judging by the demonstrations, it works efficiently, but again, you’ll only know the true value of a product once you watch others use it. Or use it yourself.

Battery life is not a problem with Samsung, as they have consistently shown, plus the wireless charging gives it an extra boost.

In terms of how groundbreaking the Fold is, there’s no doubt about it. But is it worth getting a massive phone for the average Joe who just needs to browse Twitter, respond to messages and take photos on special occasions? Definitely not.

The Galaxy Fold is expected to release worldwide on 26 April, but it will take some time before it reaches Namibia. Time enough to save up if it’s got to be yours!

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