samsung is likely to release a new foldable smartphone that folds like a clam in february before the upcoming release of its flagship Galaxy S11 next year. The south Korean tech giant is currently in talks with the country's three mobile carriers to release its second foldable smartphone at home, with the goal of releasing it in february 2020, Yonhap news agency reported on sunday, citing unnamed industry sources.
samsung Electronics will hold its "Unpacked" event in the US in mid-February, where it will provide more details on the new foldable phone. The foldable model will be available for sale immediately. samsung declined to comment on the release schedule of the new foldable smartphone.
Earlier this year, samsung released the Galaxy Fold that has a 7.3-inch screen that users can fold like a book. The new smartphone is expected to boast a 6.7-inch display and becomes nearly square when folded. Compared with the Galaxy Fold, which came with a price tag of around $2,000, the new foldable version will be available in the mid-$1,000 range, the sources added.
