Automated testing shows that the Samsung Galaxy Fold fails earlier than expected

Samsung claims that the Galaxy Fold will last 200,000 folds, which it estimates is 5 years of use. CNET decided to put those claims to the test and livestreamed the process using an automated machine that folds and unfolds the phone. The whole stream is 4 hours long and you can watch it below. We've cued up the video below to the bitter end of the phone - and it is bitter indeed, as it failed after just over 120,000 folds. That's 60% of the way to 200,000 folds or an estimated 3 years of use. Earlier, SquareTrade conducted a similar test (you can check out their short video here),...

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