Although it is announced almost simultaneously with the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and has a somewhat similar name, the Galaxy Book Flex 5G is not the first Samsung laptop with a foldable screen, but only a traditional convertible with a 360 ° opening of the screen. However, this is Samsung’s first 5G laptop, beneficiary of the new Intel EVO processing platform.
Rather, it seems like a desperate effort to “style” the premium brand image, increasingly sifted after AMD’s assault on its Ryzen processor range, the new EVO brand should mean a reinvention of Intel’s invigorated processor offering around the new family. of Core 11th gen processors.
Galaxy Book Flex 5G completes Samsung’s offer of 5G devices
As for the Galaxy Book Flex 5G, according to the company, this is the first Samsung 5G laptop designed to adapt and change with users in this fast-changing new world. Translating the language of marketing, the convertible laptop was designed for mobility, at a time when people are actually less mobile than before. Anticipating a future resumption of a lifestyle that also provides travel outside the home, Galaxy Book Flex 5G comes equipped with 5G connectivity in the sub-6GHz band, a rare feature in this category of devices.
Compared to 4G LTE solutions, the 5G modem promises comparable or better internet access speeds to your home Wi-Fi network.
The list of features also includes a 13MP camera, S Pen accessory with a dedicated slot for transport and a selection of productivity applications such as Samsung Notes and Clip Studio Paint (trial version). Unfortunately, the front camera is limited to 720p resolution, which means that video conferencing sessions will not be as clear as possible.