The first is called a ‘G-Type’ and features two outer screens which can be folded out to form a large display or inwards to close up the gadget.
Several renderings of a phone which looks similar to this were drawn up LetsGoDigital and can be seen throughout this article.
The other is called ‘S-type’ and can be folded into three to end up looking a bit like a snake.
Samsung has delayed the relase of the flagship £1,800 after review models dramatically broke down whilst being tested.
The £1,800 gadget looks like a regular phone until it unfolds, butterfly-like, into a beautiful unblemished 7.3-inch tablet.
But sadly for Samsung’s advertising department, the Fold started breaking as soon as anyone actually began using it.
It was supposed to launch on May 3 here in the UK.
But now Samsung has delayed launch events due to take place in China and Hong Kong this week and put back the release date.
It took less than 24 hours with the futuristic device for it to start breaking, reviewers claimed,
Samsung responded to the issues with a curt statement saying it plans to ‘thoroughly’ inspect the peaky review units.
‘A limited number of early Galaxy Fold samples were provided to media for review. We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided,’ the company said.
‘We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter.’
Irrespective of the screen not working, several reviewers also peeled off a protective plastic layer that comes attached to the phone. Apparently, you’re not supposed to do this.
The phone includes six cameras – three on the rear, two on the inside and one on the front of the device. The Fold also appears to have space for more battery power. It will contain a 4,380mAh battery – one of the largest available in a smartphone.
‘Separately, a few reviewers reported having removed the top layer of the display causing damage to the screen. The main display on the Galaxy Fold features a top protective layer, which is part of the display structure designed to protect the screen from unintended scratches,’ Samsung continued.
‘Removing the protective layer or adding adhesives to the main display may cause damage. We will ensure this information is clearly delivered to our customers.’
Aside from its broken screens the Galaxy Fold contains features common in most flagship smartphones – including a fingerprint scanner in the side of the device.
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