Introducing the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G: Changing the Shape of the Future

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is the third generation of foldable device from Samsung, combining a stunning and bold design with refined innovations to push the boundaries of mobile experiences

Samsung Electronics Canada today unveiled the next generation of its category-defining foldable devices, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. Packed with enhanced refinements^[1] and meaningful innovations, the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G delivers new, premium foldable experiences for those who enjoy being on the cutting edge of technology. With a larger Cover Screen¹ and massive Main Screen, the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G combines solid design and expert craftsmanship with intuitive new features for a unique mobile experience that offers the versatility that everyday life demands.

“Our journey towards the next generation of mobile devices is full of originality and innovation,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, we closely listened to user feedback to ensure we were bringing meaningful improvements to the hardware, while also developing new innovations to enhance the user experience. Further strengthened by our industry-leading partnerships with Google and Microsoft, we’re reshaping and redefining the possibilities of the mobile device experience.”

New Refined Design

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G pairs bold, premium design with advanced engineering so you can feel confident using it every day.

• Complete and Immersive Content Experiences – A 6.2-inch Infinity-O Cover Screen^[2] provides maximum usability so you can check email, look up directions, or even watch your favourite content without needing to unfold your device every time. When unfolded, the massive 7.6-inch Main Screen^[3], with minimal bezels and notch-less Front Camera, immerses you with a 120Hz adaptable refresh rate for smooth scrolling and gameplay. To complete this premium viewing experience, the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G comes with the best dynamic sound available on a Galaxy device to date, with enhanced stereo effect and clearer sound¹ provided by high-dynamic dual speakers.
• Solid Design and Expert Craftsmanship – The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G is engineered with a sleek, unified design that delivers a smooth, high-end feel. Samsung Ultra Thin Glass is now also on the Main Screen, providing a more premium and refined feel for the display¹. Its design is anchored by the Hideaway Hinge, which fits seamlessly into the device body with the CAM mechanism and enables free-standing capabilities^[4] that power all new Flex mode^[5] experiences. Galaxy Z Fold2 5G also employs sweeper technology – first introduced on the Galaxy Z Flip, this innovation works within the gap between the body and hinge housing to help repel dust and undesirable particles. As Galaxy Z Fold2 5G features a third-generation refined foldable design, the space for the sweeper structure is even smaller than on the Galaxy Z Flip. To achieve this, Samsung developed new innovative sweeper technology to help achieve the same level of protection in a smaller space – making for a slimmer¹ form when the device is closed.
• Customizable to Match Your Style – For those looking to stand out, Samsung is offering an online tool to customize your Galaxy Z Fold2 with four distinct Hideaway Hinge colors – Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red, and Metallic Blue. Now you can create the Galaxy Z Fold2 that complements your unique style, adding a personalized touch to premium design^[6].

Capture and View How You Want

The innovative foldable form and its sophisticated design are taken to the next level with the unique mobile experience of the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G pairs Flex mode⁵ with App Continuity^[7] to provide expanded usability¹, transitioning between the Cover and Main Screen. This flexibility helps enable you to create or view curated content, from folded to unfolded.

• A Flexible and Productive Device– With Flex mode⁵, it’s now easy to capture content and review in real time. With Capture View Mode^[8], you won’t have to leave the Camera app – you can clearly view the photo or video you just took, or review up to five of your most recent captures on the bottom half of the Main Screen, and the preview of your next shot will be on the top half. Or take your creativity one step further with Auto framing^[9]. Whether you’re jumping in on the latest social dance challenge or showing off your cooking skills, the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can record hands-free video and keeps the subject in focus even when it moves.
• Features to Support Creativity – Rethink content capture by incorporating both the photographer and subject’s perspective into getting the shot. Using the Main and Cover Screen at the same time with Dual Preview, both parties can see what’s being captured. What’s more, thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G’s Flex mode, take a high-quality selfie with the rear cameras with the Cover Screen acting as the viewfinder.
• Flagship Camera Features – Delivering on the premium capture experience Canadians have come to expect from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G also offers premium camera quality and control thanks to an innovative five camera system. With two 10MP selfie cameras and a rear triple camera system that includes 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide-angle and Telephoto lenses, you can take advantage of flagship features like Pro Video mode^[10], Single Take^[11], Bright Night^[12] and Night Mode to help you capture the moment in stunning quality.

Maximize Every Moment

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G aligns next generation mobile productivity with advanced multitasking capabilities, thanks to new intuitive ways to interact. Get the most out of your day by tailoring the app display on Galaxy Z Fold2 5G’s tablet-sized Main Screen³ to fit with your working style.

• Seamless Multitasking – Enjoy enhanced productivity with advanced Multi-Active Window^[13] to control your screen layout with ease and flexibility. Open multiple files from the same app at the same time and view them side by side^[14]. With an improved Multi-Window Tray¹, you can open up to three apps at once with the integration of App Pair^[15] and the Edge Panel to enjoy added convenience. With drag and drop^[16], you can simply drag text, images and documents from one app to another for quick transfer. Or screen capture in one app and transfer the captured image into another seamlessly with Split Screen Capture^[17].
• Optimized App Interactions to Support Your Flow – Elevate your premium foldable experience by choosing an optimized UI on the Main Screen to suit your needs. Quickly and easily switch layouts between a large screen layout or traditional phone layout in the Settings^[18].
• Optimized App Display– Upgrade the viewing experience of your favourite apps, including Gmail, YouTube and Spotify. Use the Main Screen with Office apps in Microsoft 365 to mimic the tablet experience. For example, using Microsoft Outlook you can view your inbox on the left side and at the same time, draft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations with a PC-like toolbar arrangements.

Galaxy Leadership Strengthened by Strategic Partnerships

Samsung has an open and collaborative approach to partnerships. Through a long-standing partnership with Google, Samsung has established an open ecosystem for foldable devices to foster foldable UX innovations. Furthermore, a trusted partnership with Microsoft, combined with the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G’s advanced hardware and large screen³ experience, helps users to maximize their productivity in mobile environments.

Building on its longstanding legacy of Galaxy leadership, Samsung once again pushes the boundaries of mobile innovation and engineering. With the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, users can access hyper-fast speeds thanks to its full 5G^[19] band compatibility, while the 4,500mAh All Day Battery^[20] and Super Fast Charging^[21] mean you can boost your battery, so you can move to the next thing on your to-do list. Galaxy Z Fold2 5G also offers Samsung DeX wireless connection^[22] for productivity with less clutter and fewer wires, while UWB (Ultra Wide Band) technology is integrated into the device making it quick and easy to share files, photos or videos with Nearby Share.^[23]

Galaxy Z Premier Service

To support customers as they explore the groundbreaking design of Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Samsung is proud to offer access to Galaxy Z Premier Service, an on-demand dedicated customer care service designed specifically to deliver a premium customer service experience^[24]. It’s easy to make appointments, connect one-on-one with experts, and discover how to unlock the unique experiences the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G offers. Galaxy Z Fold2 5G owners will also be provided one-time device protection against accidental display damage within one year of the date of purchase to give added peace of mind with this exciting new screen technology^[25]. By supporting three generations of Android operating system (OS) upgrades^[26], Samsung is committed to providing Galaxy Z Fold2 users the best mobile experiences possible.

Availability

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G will be available for pre-order in Canada in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black starting today, September 1, 2020, for $2,779.99 (regular price) at Samsung.com/ca and in Samsung Experience Stores across Canada, and will be available for purchase starting September 18, 2020. Also starting September 1, 2020 exclusively at Samsung.com/ca, customized Hideaway Hinge options will be available with four distinct colours: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue^[27]. Canadians can also purchase the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G through Bell Canada starting September 18, 2020.

For customers looking to experience the latest Galaxy innovations in-store, please join us at one of our Samsung Experience Store or Samsung Kiosk locations across Canada, including the new Montreal Eaton Centre location. Retail locations can be found at:

• CF Sherway Gardens
• CF Toronto Eaton Centre
• Metropolis at Metrotown
• Montreal Eaton Centre
• Scarborough Town Centre (Samsung Kiosk)
• West Edmonton Mall
• Yorkdale Shopping Centre

For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, please visit news.samsung.com/ca or samsung.com/ca/

*All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions of the product. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this page and the contents herein, including without limitation, functionality, features, specifications, GUI, images, videos, benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, capabilities, and any other product information, without notice.

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[1] Compared to Galaxy Fold

[2] Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.2″ in a full rectangle and 6.2″ accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

[3] Measured diagonally, the screen size is 7.6″ in a full rectangle and 7.6″ accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

[4] Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can stand on its own from 75 to 115 degrees; a broader range of angles may be accessible for users depending on environment and use case

[5] Flex mode is supported by Samsung native apps (Camera, Video call, Gallery, Video player, Clock, Calendar) and third-party partner apps including YouTube, Google Duo and more to come.

[6] Hinge customization will be available online at Samsung.com/ca starting from September 1, 2020. For orders with a customized hinge option, delivery can take up to 4-5 weeks from the time you place your order.

[7] Certain third-party applications may not support App Continuity

[8] Capture View Mode also available when fully unfolded. To use, press “Capture View Mode” located in the right upper portion of the Camera UI.

[9] When more than 3 people are detected, the frame zooms out. Front (wide) and Rear (Ultra-wide) Cameras are available. Trackable distance is approximately 1.5 – 2.5 meters. This machine learning algorithm detects human face and body to track the subject’s movement.

[10] Galaxy Z Fold2 5G does not support 8K video recording (4K max).

[11] Single Take captures images and video up to 15 seconds.

[12] Only for Wide-angle Rear Camera.

[13] Users can also use Multi-Active Window on the Cover Screen with two windows split horizontally. Certain third party applications may not support Multi-Active Window.

[14] Currently available with three native apps including Samsung Notes, Internet, Myfiles and Office apps in Microsoft 365. (Currently only available between different functions).

[15] Certain applications may not support App Pair.

[16] Drag and drop functionality works with select applications, including Samsung native apps including Gallery, Internet, Message, Myfiles, Samsung Notes and others including Office apps in Microsoft 365, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps.

[17] Certain applications may not support Split Screen Capture.

[18] Available with 11 Samsung native apps including Message, Contacts, Phone, Myfiles, Internet, Calendar, Clock, Video call, Reminder, Calculator, AR zone, Google apps such as YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, Microsoft apps including Microsoft Outlook  and other third-party apps such as Spotify.

[19]  Device is 5G enabled and requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on carrier and user environment.

[20] Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical usage. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data and other application-usage patterns. Results may vary.

[21] When using the included charger and cable.

[22] Samsung DeX wireless connection is available on smart TVs that support Phone Screen mirroring only. (For the optimal experience, use on Samsung Smart TVs launched 2019 or later.)

[23] Nearby Share availability may vary by market or carrier. Point to Share works between Samsung devices that support UWB.

[24] For 24/7 support via live chat, see www.samsung.com/ca/GalaxyPremierService. Galaxy Z Concierge is also available 9am-9pm EST at 1-888-970-FOLD.

[25] One-time out of warranty inner screen replacement within one year of purchase for the special price of $199.99 (plus applicable taxes) if you purchase your Galaxy Z Fold2 5G before March 31, 2021. The regular cost of an eligible inner screen replacement is up to CDN $1,000 plus applicable taxes. Conditions and limitations apply. See Offer Terms at www.samsung.com/ca/GalaxyPremierService for details.

[26] Availability of Android OS upgrades and features may vary by device and market. Upgrade schedule will depend on factors including but not limited to complexity of the update, model, as well as market penetration and more.

[27]If you have ordered a Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G product with a customized hinge option (SM-F916WDKAXAC, SM-F916WSKAXAC, SM-F916WBKAXAC, SM-F916WRKAXAC, SM-F916WDNAXAC, SM-F916WSNAXAC, SM-F916WBNAXAC, and SM-F916WRNAXAC) delivery can take up to 4-5 weeks from the time you place your order. The exact date and time of delivery is not guaranteed. Tracking information will be available once your order has shipped.