As Samsung prepares to launch the fourth generation of its foldable phones, concerns continue to arise about their durability.
The screen quality of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold models is largely questionable. The first has the screen folded vertically, like phones in the 2000s, while the second, more impressive, folds horizontally and almost turns into a tablet when opened.
As reported by Le Monde (New window), which tested the durability of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen for seven months, the product is not yet fully suited to the wonders of everyday life. A lot of manipulation as well as the fact of dropping the phone occasionally accelerates the deterioration of the screen, which already knows its part in the problems.
The problem is not new. In 2019, when Samsung unveiled the Fold and the Flip, screen damage was reported once both products were launched. Both models were damaged as some members of the media were watching them on the day of the unveiling.
During that time, other media outlets obtained copies of the product for testing and came to the same conclusion. The Verge reporter (New window) no need to wait 48 hours to have a problem with the phone.
On Samsung’s site, feedback on the Fold 3 and Flip 3 has been positive, suggesting improved screen durability over time. However, there are still a dozen disgruntled people who report bubbles, debris and cracks just a few months after their purchase.
Others raise issues with battery life or the simple operation of the phone. The camera quality was good, but the battery didn’t charge for more than a few hours and a crack appeared on the screen less than a week later when I left my phone on the table. , mentioning a user. Considering the price of the two models, which are over $ 1,000 for the Flip and $ 2,000 for the Fold, customers expect impeccable quality. However, it looks like the South Korean manufacturer has not yet achieved this.
Source: Radio-Canada
