Samsung Galaxy Fold Screens Break for Multiple Reviewers Ahead of Launch
Samsung's nearly $2,000 Galaxy Fold smartphone is experiencing severe screen failures after just a couple of days of use. The company is now investigating the issue, which affects devices even when users follow all instructions.
Samsung faces a major crisis just days before the launch of its $1,980 Galaxy Fold, as multiple reviewers report that the smartphone's screen breaks after only a day or two of use. The flexible 7.3-inch display reportedly flickers constantly, disconnects, or stops working entirely, leaving the expensive device completely unusable for several technology journalists.
While some reviewers accidentally peel off a protective film that Samsung warns is essential to the display structure, others experience the exact same screen failures without removing the layer. Dieter Bohn of The Verge notes a defective hinge causes a visible bulge and screen distortion, proving that the hardware issues extend beyond simple user error.
Samsung acknowledges the problem and states that it thoroughly inspects the broken review units to determine the root cause. With consumer pre-orders already sold out ahead of the April 26 retail release, potential buyers likely hesitate as they wait to see if the company resolves these devastating display flaws.