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It has been a long journey, but foldable phones are finally a reality and they are gradually inching towards mainstream consumer usage. We have seen the Galaxy Z Fold and now the Fold2 , and we have seen the Mate X and Xs, as well as Galaxy Z Flip and the Moto RAZR , along with their 5G variants.
It is significant that in the space of just one year, we have gone from the 1st generation of foldable phones to the 2nd generation. What a year. In this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review, I share thoughts from my short time with the device.
Two Types Of Foldable Phones
As these new devices have arrived, we can see two clear branches emerging:
- large, tablet-sized devices that fold into a phablet size,
- small flip phones that open up into a phablet size
Nobody uses the term, phablet anymore. Nobody but yours truly. But I am sure you catch the drift. The larger foldable devices fold into a smaller form factor that is the size of a really large smartphone, while the second class of folding devices are superbly compact toys that fold open into the size of a really large (or is it long) smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, along with Motorola’s RAZR 2019, belong in the second class of devices. This set is my preferred type of folding phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review: Closed or folded up
Followers of Mobility Arena and of my Twitter handle will know by now that I am no huge fan of large smartphones. I have big hands, but even after using large devices for a few years, I am no closer to getting used to these big slabs.
The Galaxy Z Flip solves the problem for me. Finally, people like me can carry around a tiny smartphone in their pockets and in their hands, and open it up to use the large screen only when necessary. It is the best of two world.
I doubt that I will be able to get used to carrying a Samsung Galaxy Fold or Galaxy Z Fold2 around. But a Galaxy Z Flip or Moto RAZR are right up my alley.
Before we dive into the hands-on review proper, here are the core specs of the phone.
| Samsung Z Flip Quick Specs |
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| OS: One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Release Date: February 2020. Network Type: 2G/3G/4G Outer Display: 1.1-inch Super AMOLED screen Inner Display: 6.7-inch, 1080 x 2636 pixels resolution, foldable dynamic AMOLED display Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) Selfie Camera: 10 MP Rear camera: 12 MP dual lenses RAM: 8 GB ROM: 256 GB Battery: 3300 mAh. |
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Hands-on Review and First Impressions
So, I got my hands on the Galaxy Z Flip to see whether it would measure up to my idealist thinking about a smartphone that provides both compactness and a large screen.
I must say that it does. It is so tiny in its folded up form that there is the possibility of losing it in a a large bag. Mrs. Mo would definitely lose this one should she ever get to use it. She is forever looking for where she dropped her phone.
In my large hand, the Galaxy Z Flip is small and feels toyish – until I opened it up and behold, a large display – the very type I loathe. Even worse, it is a long one. A long 6.7-inch display is not my thing. I rather prefer the 18:9 and 19:9 aspect ratio displays that max out at 6.2 inches size. But enough of that. I actually enjoyed using it in the short time I played with the phone. Perhaps i can live with it.
The folding mechanism works smoothly and feels rock solid. Samsung has a history with flip phones, so they shouldn’t have any problem with rock solid hinges. Where the problem is likely to spring up is the foldable screen that hides the hinges. That is new territory for every one, including Samsung.
In the brief period I played with it, the screen folded nice and smooth every time. Hopefully, it will keep that way after a year of usage.
Using the phone, One UI is a delight, and the version here (v2.5) runs on Android 10. In usage, the user interface is smooth and snappy, as we expected. The combination of the flagship-grade Snapdragon 855+ processor with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage memory produces nothing short of butter smoothness in use.
I am wary of that 3300 mAh battery. It seems small for a device with a 6.7″ display and a flagship processor. But then, there is the fact that it will be in closed mode many times, with only the tiny external 1.1-inch display active. That should help keep battery drain down. It is on the days you use the Galaxy Z Flip heavilly that you will likely have issues with battery life.
Samsung Z Flip hands-on review and first impressions
Oh, well. You can’t eat your cake and have it. I wanted a compact phone. Big batteries and compact phones do not belong in the same sentence.
That’s it on my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review. I like this cute gadget. It is a breath of fresh air – a departure from the boring slabs that we have all carried around for years. If only I don’t have to cough out my lungs to get one.
PS : If you live in an area with 5G coverage, there is a 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip available. Check your favourite mobile phone retailer for it.
As part of this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on review, I am including answers to some of the most common questions that I have seen asked about the phone.
Does Samsung Z Flip support fast charging?
Yes; Samsung Galaxy Z Flip supports the 15W fast charging standard.
Does Samsung Z Flip have Gorilla Glass?
Unfortunately no. Corning does not have a Gorilla Glass solution yet for flexible screens, so the Galaxy Z Flip goes without one. None of Corning’s competitors have any yet either.
Does Samsung Z Flip have a headphone jack?
No; the Galaxy Z Flip does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. This foldable phone is firmly zooming ahead into the future.
How much is Samsung Galaxy Z Flip?
You need $850 only to be a proud owner of this futuristic toy. It is available on Samsung’s official website, on Amaon and other e-commerce retailers. That price translates to ₦645,000 at major retailers around the country, including on Jumia, Slot, Pointek, Jiji, and Konga.
Author:Mister Mobility
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| Quick specs of the CAT S62 Pro |
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| OS: Android 10. Release date: August 2020. Network Type: 2G/3G/4G Display: 5.7-inch, 1080×2160 pixels resolution Processor: Snapdragon 660 Selfie Camera: 8 MP Rear camera: 12 MP RAM: 6 GB ROM: 128 GB Battery: 4000 mAh. |
- CAT S62 Pro Specs, Specs, Features, Photos Mobile Wireless Network and Software Design, Form Factor, Appearance Internal Hardware Specs Photography, Video Recording Audio, Video Playback Phone Sensors Connectivity Options Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Price and Launch Date
- Questions and Answers Is CAT S62 Pro a 4G phone? Does CAT S62 Pro have a fingerprint scanner? Does CAT S62 Pro have Gorilla Glass? Does CAT S62 Pro have quick charging? Will CAT S62 Pro work in USA? What is the price of CAT S62 Pro? How much does it sell for?
- MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
- Phone Review Rating
CAT S62 Pro Specs, Specs, Features, Photos
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands : LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 4(1700) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800) / 28(700) / 38(2600) / 40(2300)
- 5G mobile network bands : No.
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Single and Dual SIM options
- Software / OS :
- Google Android 10 ( with upgrade to Androd 11)
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions : 158.5 x 76.7 x 11.9 mm
- Weight : 248g
- Display : 5.7 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6
- Colours : Black.
- Physical Build : Alumnum frame + Plastic back. MIL SPEC 810H, Drop Tested up to 1.8m (6ft) onto steel. IP69/IP68 Water and Dust Proof.
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type : 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core, Kryo 260 Gold
- Processor Name : Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (12nm)
- Graphics Processor : Adreno 512
- RAM : 6 GB
- Internal Storage : 128 GB
- External Storage : microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Rear Camera : 12 MP camera, FLIR thermal camera (Lepton 3.5 module), Thermal imaging , heat palettes, temp. spot meter, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording, gyro-EIS.
- Front-facing Camera : 8 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth : v5.0, A2DP
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO.
- USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 4000 mAh
- Battery Charging : 5W standard charging
- Wireless Charging : No.
- Reverse Charging : No.
- Model Version/Number : N/A.
Price and Launch Date
- Announced : July 2020
- Release Date : August 2020
- Country Availability : United States. Canada. United Kingdom. Europe. Australia. Argentina. South Africa.
- CAT S62 Pro Price : $749 in the United States. £599 in the United Kingdom. €618 in the European Union. R14 999 in South Africa.
Questions and Answers
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about CAT S62 Pro.
Is CAT S62 Pro a 4G phone?
Yes; the S62 Pro is a 4G LTE phone.
Does CAT S62 Pro have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; CAT S62 Pro has a fingerprint reader.
Does CAT S62 Pro have Gorilla Glass?
Yes; it has Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.
Does CAT S62 Pro have quick charging?
No; the S62 Pro does not have quick charging technology.
Will CAT S62 Pro work in USA?
It works across various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, Lyca Mobile, PureTalk, Consumer Cellular, Ultra Mobile, Straight Talk, Red Pocket Mobile, Jolt, Airvoice Wireless, and Google Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.
What is the price of CAT S62 Pro? How much does it sell for?
CAT S62 Pro costs $749 in the United States, £599 in the United Kingdom, and €618 in the European Union countries. It is officially available in South Africa for R14 999.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Not available.
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Phone Review Rating
We are yet to review the CAT S62 Pro and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.
