Samsung Electronics has availed the Galaxy Z fold 2 for customers to experience at their Delight Experience store located on Banda Street in Nairobi. The device was launched globally on 1st September is available for pre-order from 18th September to 1st October 2020.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the most anticipated foldable phone to hit retail shelves this year. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor to last year’s Galaxy Fold has a full-size 6.2-inch front screen, giving users far more screen space than the previous generation Galaxy Fold. The main, internal display is now 7.6-inches with a 120Hz refresh rate. The internal display uses the same foldable glass that was used in the Galaxy Z Flip. The phone has a thinner gap between the display and reengineered technology between the hinge.
A key added value for users of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the one-year accidental damage warranty. This will give users peace of mind that if they accidentally break the screen or damage the device in any other way they are covered through the Samsung Care Plus package that allows them significant discounts on screen repair.
“The journey to reach the next generation of mobile is full of originality and innovation, this journey is driven by user feedback. With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 user feedback was at the heart of every meaningful improvement and upgrade that we made on the device with the aim of ensuring that we enhance the overall user experience,” said Mr.Seok Min Hong, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics East Africa
Samsung has an open and collaborative approach to partnerships. Through a long-standing partnership with Google, Samsung established an open ecosystem for foldable devices. With this partnership, Samsung has fostered foldable UX innovation to realize the goal of creating the ultimate form factor. Furthermore, a trusted partnership with Microsoft, combined with the Galaxy Z Fold2’s advanced hardware and large screen experience, allows users to maximize their productivity in mobile environments.
With the Galaxy Z Fold2, users can access ultra-fast speeds thanks to its full 5G band compatibility, while the 4,500mAh All Day Battery and Super-Fast Charging means you can do more without worrying about your battery life. Galaxy Z Fold2 also offers Samsung DeX wireless connection for clutter free and wire free work productivity, while Ultra-Wide Band technology is integrated into the device making it quick and easy to share files, photos or videos with Nearby Share.
The Galaxy Z fold 2 is made for the premium customer who is looking for a pocketable phone that doubles as a tablet. “We are changing the face of technology every day, this phone is the person who wants to do more, it’s for the person who is looking to integrate the phone and tablet into one device, it’s for the person who is always on the go.” said Charles Kimari the Samsung East Africa Head of Integrated Mobile. The Fold 2 will be made available in both “mystic black” and “mystic bronze” color options. The phone will also have a customizable option for the hinge color.
“The first Generation Galaxy Fold phone did very well in the Kenyan market with stocks selling out two times faster than expected meaning that the phone actually fills a gap in the market. With the Galaxy Z Fold 2 we want to encourage people maximize their potential by doing all they can on one device” said Charles Kimari. He further added “The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a thinner body and reduced gap between the screens, making it fit better in a pocket. The device has a dual intelligent battery that will last all day, making sure that the user has maximum use of the device when they actually need it during their busy day”.
The Generation Z Fold 2 will retail for 240,000 Kenya Shillings and will be limited to only 5000 units globally.
