The Samsung Galaxy Fold took a long time to hit the market, and when it did it had a rather bumpy launch, on top of that, the final product undeniably feels like a first-gen device that requires more refinement. However, we are talking about Samsung and it is only a matter of time before they reach the point of making it a more commercially viable product. For this reason, it is not a surprise to anyone that the Korean company is already working on the successor, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, of which we have heard quite a few interesting rumors in recent weeks.

First of all, it is important not to confuse this smartphone with the new Galaxy Z Flip , this device is a different story even though they share the same folding principle. The Galaxy Fold 2 is a reality, as demonstrated by the Samsung patents spotted last year.

Galaxy Fold 2: possible features and release in July: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, the first rumors indicate a hidden camera on the screen

Many rumors from last year pointed to a launch in early 2020, but that launch ended up being the Galaxy Z Flip. However, now there are two reliable sources that state that its debut is scheduled for the third quarter of 2020; one of the sources is completely sure that its premiere will take place in July.

The same source that ensures its launch in July also states that it will have a price similar to the original , we are talking about approximately $ 1,980 dollars (2,000 euros in Europe).

Perhaps the most interesting thing that Korean sources have reported is the Under Display Camera technology, that is, technology that allows the camera to be hidden on the screen, such as the prototypes shown by Oppo and Xiaomi last year. This would indicate that the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will be a 100% screen terminal on the front, being free of notches and cuts for photographic sensors. Speaking of the screen, XDA Developers places the panel size at 7.7 inches , that is, about 0.4 inches larger than the first generation of the Galaxy Fold.

It has also alluded to the possibility of supporting a stylus stylus in the style of the Galaxy Note range ; in fact, there is a Samsung patent that describes a folding mobile compatible with this feature, so this idea is not far from the realm of possibilities of the company.

Finally, the South Korean media mention that the code name of the Galaxy Fold 2 is “Champ” . In addition, it is claimed that Samsung is already preparing mass production equipment for hidden camera displays at a factory located in Gyeongbuk, South Korea. If true, then Samsung would be beating Oppo and Xiaomi by hiding an on-screen camera.