Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold 2 to be Unveiled August 5 in an Online-only Event: Report
Jun. 6, 2020Samsung will reportedly launch theGalaxy Note 20and theGalaxy Fold 2on August 5. That’s according to a new report out of South Korea. If the report turns out to be accurate, it will mark the first time that a flagship Samsung phone will be launched in an online-only event.
Meanwhile, sources quoted by local media suggests that the company is yet to take a final decision on the matter. However, the pandemic and theviolent demonstrations in the USmight, eventually force the company’s hands, the report said.Earlier reportshad also suggested that Samsung’s next ‘Unpacked’ event might be held online.
The South Korean consumer electronics giant typically launches its flagship smartphones at massive ‘Unpacked’ events in the US. While the Galaxy S-series devices are typically announced in February in San Francisco, the Galaxy Note lineup is unveiled in August in New York.
The first ‘Unpacked’ event for theGalaxy S20 launchwent ahead as planned earlier this year. However, that was before the full extent of the pandemic became clear. Now, if the latest report is anything to go by, the second Unpacked press conference this year might only be a digital event.
Meanwhile, the report also suggests that Samsung will also launch the Galaxy Fold 2 alongside the Note 20 series. Recent rumors suggest that the Fold 2 might have a 7.59-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is said to be powered by either theSnapdragon 865or theSnapdragon 865+chipset. The device may be available in 256GB and 512GB storage variants.
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