Category-defining foldable device inspires new mobile experiences with custom UX, mobility and powerful multitasking

 

SEOUL, Korea – 5 September 2019 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the Galaxy Fold – a completely new category of mobile technology – available in Korea on 6 September, followed by select countries including France, Germany, Singapore, U.K., U.S., and more in Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The revolutionary device will be available in Singapore from 18 September. 

 

Galaxy Fold was designed to inspire new experiences: when closed, you can access your essentials on the cover display comfortably with one hand, and when opened, you can explore new ways to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more, on its immersive 7.3-inch¹ Infinity Flex Display. With improved design and construction, Samsung is excited to bring the Galaxy Fold to consumers. 

 

During the past several months, Samsung has been refining the Galaxy Fold to ensure it delivers the best possible experience. Not only have we improved the Galaxy Fold’s design and construction, but we also took the time to rethink the entire consumer journey. 

 

“The category-defining Galaxy Fold is a device that defies the barriers of traditional smartphone design. Now, we’re excited to release this pioneering mobile technology, and allow consumers to experience it for themselves,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “Consumers have responded positively to larger screens, and the Galaxy Fold’s revolutionary form factor offers a bigger, more immersive screen without sacrificing portability. This is what we call innovation of new mobile experience in action.”

 

First-of-its-Kind User Experience

 

The Galaxy Fold combines users’ favorite smartphone and tablet features to deliver a new kind of mobile device and a first-of-its-kind user experience – from a new form factor and materials to its unique foldable UX, versatile camera and premium performance. Samsung worked alongside partners to create an entirely new UX that will change the way we use our mobile devices and takes full advantage of the foldable design with its cover and main displays. As a result, the device opens up new possibilities for users. 

 

The Galaxy Fold transforms how you capture, share, and edit mobile content. When closed, you can shoot a quick video, and then simply open the device to watch it on a larger screen – with the App Continuity feature², the video seamlessly transitions from the cover display to the main display. With Multi-Active Window, you can run multiple apps at once in real-time and effectively multitask³: Edit footage, browse through your photo gallery for still shots, and read emails from friends and co-workers, all at the same time. 

 

Pricing and Availability in Singapore

 

The Galaxy Fold in LTE variant will be available in Singapore at the recommended retail price of $3,088, in two colour variants: Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The Galaxy Fold in LTE variant in Cosmos Black will be available from 18 September and the Galaxy Fold in LTE variant in Space Silver will be available from 21 September. 

 

The device will be available for purchase at selected local telecommunication operators (M1, Singtel and StarHub) and Samsung Experience Store at VivoCity.

 

Galaxy Fold Premier Service in Singapore

 

Consumers who purchase the Galaxy Fold in LTE variant will get to enjoy the Galaxy Fold Premier Service. The premium customer care program is dedicated to Galaxy Fold in LTE variant owners, providing them with a suite of service offerings specially designed to give them peace of mind and the best possible device experience. 

 

 

• 24-hour Concierge Support via Samsung Members app

 

 

 

• Door-to-Door pick-up and delivery service for device repair (up to two times only)

 

 

 

• One-time screen replacement or repair⁴ upon payment of a deductible of $200 

 

 

Galaxy Fold in LTE variant customers can also enjoy additional complimentary customer service benefits, such as 30-day 1-for-1 exchange for functional defects, data transfer assistance, diagnostic checks, one-time 1-to-1 in-box accessories exchange⁵, and dedicated and priority queue at authorised Samsung Customer Service Centres at VivoCity and Westgate. 

 

The Galaxy Fold Premier Service is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase of the new device⁵.  

 

Registration for Galaxy Fold⁶ in Singapore

 

Registration of Interest⁷ for the Galaxy Fold will commence from Tuesday, 10 September, 11am. Consumers can visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/smartphones/galaxy-fold/interest/ to register their interest and receive notifications on availability along with latest information and updates. 

 

1-on-1 Product Experiences  

 

Samsung will also be hosting exclusive 1-on-1 product experiences for consumers at Samsung Experience Store @ VivoCity from 10 September and Galaxy Fold Live Studio (Paragon, Level 1 Atrium) from 18 – 29 September. Those who wish to personally experience the latest groundbreaking innovation from Samsung canvisit www.samsung.com/sg/galaxyfold/appointment/ from Wednesday, 11 September, 11am to make an appointment⁸. 

 

Interested consumers can also walk-in to selected stores of telecommunication operators from 10 September for an exclusive product experience⁹.

 

- M1 @ Paragon

 

- Singtel @ ComCentre

 

- StarHub @ VivoCity¹⁰ 

 

For more information about Galaxy Fold, please visit news.samsung.com/galaxy/, samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/sg/smartphones/galaxy-fold/. For more information on Galaxy Fold Premier Service, please visit www.samsung.com/sg/support/galaxy-fold-premier-service from 18 September.

 

Galaxy Fold Product Specifications

*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.

 

¹ Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners and the upper cutout. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the upper cutout.

 

² Certain third party applications may not support app continuity.

 

³ Certain third party applications may not support multitasking.

 

⁴ One-time screen replacement or repair is applicable to the internal, foldable screen of the Galaxy Fold only.

 

⁵ Terms and conditions apply, learn more at https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/galaxy-fold-premier-service.

 

⁶ Comes in LTE variant only in Singapore.

 

⁷ Limited to one registration per customer.

 

⁸ Limited appointment slots available.

 

⁹ Subject to session availability.

 

¹⁰ Sessions will commence from 16 September.

 

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

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