The tech corp has introduced its new, must-have devices for 2020 – including the “statement-making” foldable Galaxy Z Flip smartphone and the Galaxy S20 marquee series.
GALAXY Z FLIP
Featuring the first-ever foldable glass display, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip smartphone “bends the laws of physics” (and probably your budget) with its unique form factor, supported by a custom Flex mode user interface, designed by Google.
When the device is free-standing, the display automatically splits into two 4-inch screens so you can easily view images, contents or videos on the top half of the display, and control them on the bottom half. Easily watch and navigate YouTube – stream on the top while searching for other videos, reading descriptions and writing comments on the bottom.
The device also includes a 1.1-inch mini-screen on the front, so you can view notifications when the phone is closed or use it as a viewfinder for the camera. It’s expected to launch locally on 22 February.
SPECS
| Galaxy Z Flip | |
| Display (main) | 6.7-inch @ 2636 x 1080 AMOLED Infinity-Flex |
| Display (cover) | 1.1-inch @ 300 x 112 Super AMOLED |
| Cameras (back) | Ultra-wide: 12 MP, F2.2 Wide: 12 MP, F1.8 |
| Cameras (front) | Selfie: 10 MP, F2.4 |
| Processor | 64-bit octa-core |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3,300 mAh |
| OS | Android 10 |
| RRP | R29,999 |
GALAXY S20 SERIES
The S20 series features Samsung’s new super hi-res camera architecture, with up to 108 MP (!) and 100x zoom, with 8K video support. Local availability is expected from 6 March.
SPECS
| Galaxy S20 | Galaxy S20+ | Galaxy S20 Ultra | |
| Display | 6.2-inch @ 3200 x 1440 AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
6.7-inch @ 3200 x 1440 AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
6.9-inch @ 3200 x 1440 AMOLED 2X Infinity-O |
| Cameras (back) | Ultra-wide: 12 MP, F2.2 Wide: 12 MP, F1.8 Telephoto: 64 MP, F2.0 |
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, F2.2 Wide: 12 MP, F1.8 Telephoto: 64 MP, F2.0 + DepthVision camera |
Ultra-wide: 12 MP, F2.2 Wide: 108 MP, F1.8 Telephoto: 48 MP, F3.5 + DepthVision camera |
| Cameras (front) | Selfie: 10 MP, F2.2 | Selfie: 10 mP, F2.2 | Selfie: 40 MP, F2.2 |
| Zoom | 3 x hybrid optic 30 x super resolution |
3 x hybrid optic 30 x super resolution |
10 x hybrid optic 100 x super resolution |
| Video recording | 8K @ 24 FPS 4K @ 60 FPS 1080p @ 60 FPS 720p @ 30 FPS |
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| Processor | 64-bit octa-core | ||
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| OS | Android 10 | ||
| Price | R18,999 | R20,999 | R26,999 |