Will Samsung Galaxy Fold break if you fold it too hard? Watch stress test
South Korean electronics giant Samsung in February showcased its new category of foldable devices with the announcement of the Galaxy Fold . Though the smartphone-cum-tablet looks futuristic, it has a lot of mechanically moving parts, making one wonder if it can match the longevity factor of the current-generation bar-shaped smartphones. Since the time the phone was announced, only a few people had been able to get hands-on experience of the product. Therefore, it was difficult to know if the phone was durable. However, the new video uploaded by the company shows behind-the-scenes action where the Galaxy Fold is put through stress test. The test simulates screen fold and unfold mechanisms multiple times, or at least 200,000 times – according to the company’s claim. If the numbers are true, the Galaxy Fold should be able to withstand 100 folds and unfolds in a day for around five years. This Galaxy Fold has a book-like inward foldable design with a secondary small screen on ...