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Infinity Flex Display that lets you open and close the device over and over without any degradation

Samsung's foldable phone is real and opens into a tablet. Justin Denison, Samsung senior vice president of mobile marketing, displays during a Wednesday afternoon panel at its Samsung Developer Conference. The device will soon be mass-produced in the coming months and be available next year.  Samsung gave the first glimpse. It will use the company's new Infinity Flex Display.

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Samsung Infinity Flex Display Smartphone

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Samsung says it'll soon be mass producing its foldable phone

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Samsung provided some specific details about its foldable phone displays during a panel at its developer conference.

The Cover Display, when closed looks more like a regular phone. Its 4.58 inches and has a 21:9 aspect ratio. Samsung says it has a resolution of 840x1960 with a screen density of 420 dpi.

The Main Display, the bigger screen you see when unfolding the phone, is 7.3 inches and has a 4.2:3 aspect ratio. Samsung says the resolution is 1536x2152, with a screen density of 420 dpi.

The Infinity Flex Display represents an entirely new mobile platform... We’ve been living in a world where the size of your screen can only be as large as the device itself. We’ve added a new dimension to help you browse, watch and multitask like never before.
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Hold on just a moment before you drop $1,000 or more on a flagship handset

It’s better to be on the most recent OS updates, and your apps are going to be snappier on newer hardware. The point, however, these differences become smaller and smaller with each round of flagship launches. Situation has changed and has been for a while. Today's best budget handset come in Full HD screens and performance that won’t make you want to throw them at the wall in frustration.

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Huawei P20 Pro global version Full LTE Band Smartphone 40MP Triple Rear Cameras 6.1 inch Screen SuperCharge NFC

It is your money, obviously, but you could opt for the choice of cheaper better value phones. It used to be that more affordable phones ran buggy disastrous Android versions or hardware noticeably insufficient. Now that we're nearly a decade into the touchscreen era, lower-shelf devices have had time to catch up. Each passing year the choice gets wider and this the way the market is now.

A remarkably well-built device with triple Camera’s Master AI system and loads of style. We're impressed with Huawei P20 Pro Smartphone, where leading-edge camera technology meets visionary creative design. Its specs indicate a commitment to value. Based on specs and price, the recently unveiled Huawei P20 Pro is poised to be a remarkably high-value phone amidst all the negative buzz.

How to get the Huawei P20 Pro (Global) GSM-only factory unlocked version on this side of the Atlantic

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The Huawei P20: Here’s everything you need to know

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The fallout between Huawei and almost carrier partners AT&T and Verizon spurred on by the U.S. Government’s distrust of the Chinese phone maker, plus the brand’s recent exit from Best Buy means bad news for those excited about the company’s flagship handset. Huawei’s newest handsets are sold practically everywhere except for the U.S. Even our Canadian neighbors are getting the P20 family, which bodes well for prospective American buyers. Remember, not all phones work on all international networks because they aren’t built specifically for that network. Huawei provides a comprehensive breakdown of the 3G and 4G LTE bands supported by the P20 Pro on its website. You can compare to the bands offered by AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S. Huawei P20 Pro Technical Specification.


Websites for all unlocked Consumer Electronics device when traveling internationally. Note: Prices vary from site to site.

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