Update, August 30, 2019 (2:22AM ET): Korea's Yonhap News Agency has reported on a launch date for the Galaxy Fold in its home market, and it's only a week away. You can check out Korean launch info and mooted pricing below!
We will update this article as we learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Fold release date and availability.
Original article, February 20, 2019 (2PM ET): The Samsung Galaxy Fold has been announced, and it's the first foldable phone with a flexible screen from the world's largest smartphone maker. When in its closed smartphone mode, it has a 4.6-inch external screen, but when you fold it out, it turns into a 7.3-inch tablet, thanks to Samsung's own Infinity-Flex display.
So, how much is the Samsung Galaxy Fold, when will you be able to get one, and where can you purchase it? Here's all we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Fold price, release date, and availability. We will be updating this post as more information is revealed by Samsung and wireless carriers.
Samsung Galaxy Fold price: U.S.
During its Unpacked press event, the company said the Samsung Galaxy Fold will come in two versions; one that will work on current 4G LTE networks, and another that will connect to the upcoming 5G carrier networks. The Galaxy Fold will be priced starting at $1,980 in the U.S., and presumably, that will be for the 4G LTE model. That likely means the 5G version of the Galaxy Fold will be priced at well over $2,000.
Price: Europe
For the folk in Europe, the Samsung Galaxy Fold will also be highly expensive. It will have a starting cost of 2000 euros in that part of the world; again, we assume that will be for the 4G LTE version, with the 5G model costing even more.
Price: UK
In the UK, Samsung will sell the Galaxy for the starting price of 1799 pounds. The company has not revealed the pricing for the 5G version of the phone.
Price: South Korea
Korean news agency Yonhap reports that the Galaxy Fold will have a price of around 2.3 million won (~$1902). Pricing for specific models wasn't disclosed by the outlet.
Release date: U.S.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold release date is now slated to be released sometime in September. Samsung has not revealed a specific release date for the phone in the U.S.
Release date: Europe
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is now slated to be released sometime in September. Samsung has not revealed a specific release date for the phone in Europe.
Release date: UK
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is now slated to be released sometime in September. Samsung has not revealed a specific release date for the phone in the U.K.
Release date: South Korea
According to Korea's Yonhap agency, Samsung is in talks with local operators to launch the Galaxy Fold on September 6. This is the same day as the opening day of the IFA trade show in Berlin.
Availability in U.S.
So far the only carrier confirmed to be selling the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the U.S. is AT&T. Samsung will also sell the phone directly. T-Mobile had previously announced plans to sell the Galaxy Fold, but after Samsung announced its new September launch date, the carrier announced it would no longer be selling the smartphone.
Availability in UK
In the UK, Samsung will sell the phone directly. It will also be available via the EE carrier, but so far it has not announced its price or plans for that phone.
Read: Galaxy Fold spotted in hands-on video complete with screen crease
Can't wait for the Fold? Get one of the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones now
If you can't wait for the Galaxy Fold, you can buy the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10 Plus right now at Samsung's web site and at a number of other retailers and carriers. They may not be foldable phones but they are still very impressive flagship handsets.
No comments:
Post a Comment