Samsung's foldable smartphone to get massive 6,000mAh battery: Report
Samsung's foldable phone continues to be a hot topic in the technology space. And as we inch closer to its expected showcasing at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in February, a new report has tipped off the specifications of the phone. As per the report, Samsung's foldable phone will come with 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and pack a 6,000mAh battery. Here's more.
Here's what the report tells us about the foldable phone
The report claims that the handset will pack a massive 6,000mAh battery, possibly stacked in two parts. Under the hood, there will be a Samsung Exynos 9820 chipset or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Moreover, the report suggests that Samsung's foldable phone will come with a 12MP+12MP dual rear-camera setup.
This is how the phone will look like
Back in November, Samsung had briefly showcased the device, revealing its design and folding mechanism. It will sport a 7.3-inch main internal display and a 4.6-inch external screen. When unfolded, this screen will offer features of a tablet, but on being folded, it takes the form of a regular candy bar phone. Meanwhile, reports suggest the phone may not come with 5G network compatibility.
Samsung's foldable phone to launch alongside Galaxy S10's 5G model
Previously, a Korean publication, citing industry sources, claimed that Samsung will officially launch its foldable phone in March 2019, alongside the 5G variant of Galaxy S10. Further, according to a recent report, the tech giant is expected to launch its 10th-anniversary Galaxy S10-series on February 20. And in March, the company is expected to unveil the 5G variant of Galaxy S10.
Koh said at least 1 million devices will be shipped
Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics President DJ Koh had said the foldable phone would be made available globally, confirming the device won't be limited to select markets like Korea and China. Interestingly, Koh also said Samsung will ship at least 1 million units of its foldable smartphone. Further, according to industry insiders, Samsung could launch its foldable smartphone at around $1,770 (approx. Rs 1,30,000).
