Why the Galaxy Z Fold2 is a mature approach to foldable phones

A sturdier hinge mechanism. Better screens. More productivity tools. Samsung is betting big on foldable phones for future growth. The South Korean electronics giant has several meaningful improvements on the new Galaxy Z Fold2, which also appears to be the most approachable folding phone on the market. One factor that will play an important role in the short-term success is the opening of offline stores. Most haven’t seen or held a foldable phone. It’s an expensive device, which means customers would like to experience it before making a purchase.

Here are a few reasons why the Galaxy Z Fold2 can make a difference to Samsung and the form factor of smartphones in general.