I don't think this is more of a technological feat than folding screens, it's fixed after all. But for concept products, a 3 month window from launch to production seems to be a new norm, rather.
Great for showing off, impractical and expensive for actual use. Why spend all that time and effort on developing this thing, instead of, for example, a true heir to the Mi Max line?
I think this phone is absolutely amazing and if I could afford one, I would not hesitate to buy it. The animated gifs that they put on the verge showing how the phone works when you turn it over and the charging animation look phenominal. Sadly the price is just about 5 times more than I would be willing to pay for it
So battery life will be crap. Because you have that much more screen with a battery that's no bigger than standard. Hardware undoubtedly with backdoors for data mining by Unit 61398 PLUS an abhorrent battery life? Where do I sign up?
It looks cool - but also entirely impractical. I think Samsung has already gone too far in terms of almost completely getting rid of bezels - there's a significant risk of a dropped phone breaking.
That thing - you can't even put a case on it, and there would be no such thing as a "best side" to drop it on.
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PeachNCream - Thursday, September 26, 2019 - link
Seems more like one-upmanship than a practical device.p1esk - Thursday, September 26, 2019 - link
Wait, can it be unfolded into a large flat display? Because that would be brilliant!skavi - Thursday, September 26, 2019 - link
noflyingpants265 - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
Maybe one day. Turning a phone into a tablet looks kinda fun. I doubt they'll ever replace laptops though, like some people are wishing for.eastcoast_pete - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
Probably can unfold (break) it, but it won't work anymore.ABR - Thursday, September 26, 2019 - link
If they do the software well it could be pretty cool.liquid_c - Thursday, September 26, 2019 - link
So this is basically a paper launch, right? All i see are renders of the product but not the product itself.s.yu - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
I don't think this is more of a technological feat than folding screens, it's fixed after all.But for concept products, a 3 month window from launch to production seems to be a new norm, rather.
Lord of the Bored - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
At last, a phone you can't hold without generating some touch events!Danvelopment - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
Getting my partner a Mi Mix 3, they're pretty reasonably priced now.This, however, is just posturing. Whilst it will be a great phone (almost a full 1" sensor!) it will be a completely over the top great phone.
Like getting a Ferrari gold plated.
eastcoast_pete - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
Great for showing off, impractical and expensive for actual use. Why spend all that time and effort on developing this thing, instead of, for example, a true heir to the Mi Max line?boeush - Friday, September 27, 2019 - link
"The frame of the phone uses an titanium alloy to ensure that the device is rugged enough."Uh, yeah, sure. The words "rugged enough" are exactly what springs to mind when I lay eyes on this device. Absolutely.
oRAirwolf - Saturday, September 28, 2019 - link
I think this phone is absolutely amazing and if I could afford one, I would not hesitate to buy it. The animated gifs that they put on the verge showing how the phone works when you turn it over and the charging animation look phenominal. Sadly the price is just about 5 times more than I would be willing to pay for itinperfectdarkness - Saturday, September 28, 2019 - link
So battery life will be crap. Because you have that much more screen with a battery that's no bigger than standard. Hardware undoubtedly with backdoors for data mining by Unit 61398 PLUS an abhorrent battery life? Where do I sign up?twtech - Saturday, September 28, 2019 - link
It looks cool - but also entirely impractical. I think Samsung has already gone too far in terms of almost completely getting rid of bezels - there's a significant risk of a dropped phone breaking.That thing - you can't even put a case on it, and there would be no such thing as a "best side" to drop it on.
John_M - Monday, September 30, 2019 - link
No earphone jack. Not interested.s.yu - Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - link
Yeah, me neither.For a pretty thick looking device at least add another C port.
iinterval21 - Saturday, February 1, 2020 - link
I really love it this phone and really want it!