Samsung foldable phone(samsung x) may be lauch this year. Sources revealed this fact. See it's release date and know more about it.
The Samsung Galaxy X is the Korean manufacturer’s fabled, foldable handset. It has been talked about for long enough to make it seem mythical, but there is evidence that a flexible device could very well be on the horizon.
Amongst reports of behind-closed-doors showcases of the Galaxy X is news that both Huaweiand Apple have patented foldable technology. If these indications are anything to go on, it would suggest that all three of the world’s phone creators are at least looking into the practicalities of bendable screens. Whether or not this will translate to actual products remains to be seen, however. Here's what we know so far.
Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy X
Samsung Galaxy X: At a glance
Samsung Galaxy X: Release date
It’s anticipated Samsung will begin production of the Galaxy X at some point in 2018 or 2019. Given the unprecedented phone’s potentially divisive idiosyncrasies, it’s rumoured that Samsung will release only a (relatively) small number of the handsets, expected to be in the region of 100,000. This constitutes a way of testing the proverbial water, ensuring that there is ample – not to mention profitable – public demand for such an alien device.
The Galaxy X failed to materialise at CES 2018, but Samsung could reveal the handset during a smaller event later in the year or around the beginning of 2019. Even if the SM-G888N0 is restricted to a South Korean-only release, a high-profile event would be perfect for gauging interest in a foldable smartphone in the global market. The Galaxy Note Edge was, initially, a South Korean-only device but it proved popular enough for edge-to-edge displays being so popular they’re now appearing on the iPhone X.
Samsung and Apple are facing competition on the foldable phone front from Chinese Android manufacturer Huawei this year, according to a new report.
Citing sources familiar with Huawei’s plans, Korean news publication ETNews claims that Huawei is preparing to launch a true foldable phone this November.
The date is important because the report suggests that Huawei is launching the device this early with the specific goal of beating Samsung, other Android manufacturers and Apple to be the first company to create a fully flexible smartphone.
If that’s accurate then it could be bad news for a bigger player like Samsung, which typically prides itself on being first to deliver innovative technology. Also, the concept of a foldable phone - for those that take an interest - is largely aligned with Samsung because of that demo back in 2013. It would be quite the victory for Huawei to usurp Samsung’s crown.
But being first isn’t necessarily good news for Huawei. The product itself has to be worthwhile - or, rather, the user experience has to be intuitive. It can’t just be a standard smartphone that folds in half - breaking the user interface in the process. Everything has to work in harmony.
ETnews’ report suggests that Samsung is “obsessed” with user experience, which is what could be delaying the Galaxy X. That’s a good thing. Technically accomplished hardware loses some of its shine if it doesn’t actually work.
