Over the past weeks, most consumers assume that the South Korean tech and electronics giant is positioning the Samsung galaxy Z Flip to be the successor of the Galaxy Fold. But, it appears that it isn't the case. A new set of details about the successor of the Galaxy Fold recently surfaced online with an interesting code name to back up the claim.
New Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Details
The latest information about the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 comes from the Dutch site Galaxy Club. The site mentions that while the South Korean tech giant is planning to unveil the Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip this month, the 'real' Galaxy Fold 2 is coming in the latter part of 2020. Additionally, the sire claims that the successor of Samsung's first-ever foldable smartphone has a code name Winner 2 or Win 2.
The Dutch site explains that the Samsung Galaxy Fold is internally called Winner while the Galaxy Z Flip is called Bloom. Galaxy Club believes that the code name of the upcoming foldable device is a give away that it is the successor of the Galaxy Fold. What does this imply?
It means that the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 would retain the previous model's design or concept. It is highly likely that Samsung would build on the first Fold smartphone and would not really introduce massive changes, especially when it comes to its form factor. The site also mentions that Samsung is working on Win 2 5G, which could be the 5G variant of the Galaxy Fold 2.
Unfortunately, the site does not say the source of its latest information. At this point, we suggest taking this with a good measure of salt.
Galaxy Z Flip Specs And Features
Meanwhile, Samsung is anticipated to introduce the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip this month. So far, leaked renders reveal that it is a complete departure from the first foldable phone released by Samsung in almost all ways. It folds and opens like a clamshell similar to that of the Motorola RAZR.
A recent video shared by a reliable tipster Ben Geskin reveals a foldable Z Flip that turns into a compact pocketable smartphone when folded. Rumors have it that the device would sport a 6.7-inch display with a fingerprint scanner mounted on the side. Additions, according to speculations, the next foldable smartphone from Samsung would house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC.
We will certainly learn more about the details of the galaxy Z Flip at Samsung's Unpacked event. Since a new set of information about the Galaxy Fold 2 begins to surface online, we will definitely hear more about the device soon.
