How will Samsung's Galaxy X be different from Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy X, the first foldable smartphone ever, is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited devices. While Samsung will show off its display technology and form factor "innovation", it wouldn't want Galaxy X to impact the financial potential of Galaxy S9 flagship. So, Galaxy X with its innovative-yet-risky hinge technology could be a "rare" phone as Samsung may choose a limited-release. Know more!
Latest leak reveals a completely different concept
The latest patent leak, possibly of Galaxy X, has revealed a different bendable technology. According to LetsGoDigital, the patent drawings titled "flexible electronic device" were submitted by Samsung to the Korean Intellectual Property Office earlier this week. The drawings show a phone with a "clamshell design" and a large hinge to allow the screen to bend without breaking; the design shows two displays.
Not as neat as it could be
The leaked sketches show a phone that doesn't look like what people actually expect Galaxy X to be. The big hinge isn't elegant and is noticeable when the phone is folded. The device itself seems bulky which may be difficult to be carried around.
Samsung to first understand how users receive Galaxy X
Samsung is taking a risk by including a hinge and bendable screen in the flip-phone-like Galaxy X. While many people are interested in the folding smartphone project now, it all depends on how the device is received in the real world. So, Samsung may choose to experiment with a small production-run and limited-market-release, which would help it understand and address consumer issues or questions.
Galaxy S9 to not feature bendable technology
Samsung is making a better choice by releasing a separate bendable phone and not pushing the "risky" foldable technology into Galaxy S9. Also, to make sure that Galaxy X and Galaxy S9 aren't head to head against each other, Samsung would launch Galaxy X and S9 separately. It is not likely to take any dangerous step, which may mess with S9's earning potential.
Samsung was very careful while introducing "curved edge"
Samsung experimented with the limited-release approach even in the past for introducing the "curved edge" screen. During the launch of Galaxy Note 4, Samsung unveiled Galaxy Note Edge with "curved edge" only as a variant, so that the main phablet line could continue even if the curved screen technology failed. The variant also appeared in S6 and S7 lines alongside the regular flat-screen versions.
FaceID on iPhone X
Separately, experts believe Apple decided to take a huge gamble by replacing TouchID with facial-recognition-powered FaceID in the iPhone X. Unlike Samsung, Apple has reportedly pushed the "new and untested technology" into iPhone X. If there are any issues with iPhone X, Apple would suffer.
