We’re in love with this Galaxy Note 10 concept

Now that the Galaxy S10 has hit the shelves, focus has shifted to the Galaxy Note 10 — and we’ve caught our best glimpse yet of what it could look like in the form of a fan-made introduction video, drawn up renowned animator Concept Creator. Before we start drooling over it, however, we should note that it’s just a concept (surprise, surprise) and is therefore purely for entertainment purposes.

Unlike most concepts that surface online, this one is quite tamed and the design elements themselves aren’t too far-fetched; showcasing a handset that shares similar traits to that of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, which have been reworked to fit the squared-off frame that’s synonymous with the Galaxy Note line, factoring in a slot for the retractable S Pen on the bottom.

There seems to be a quad-camera setup on the back that isn’t too dissimilar to the one on board the Galaxy S10 5G, which comprises of a 12MP wide, a 12MP telephoto, a 16MP ultra-wide and a dedicated Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor, as well as an an integrated heart-rate monitor — all enclosed in a module that protrudes from the rear of the handset by no more than a few millimetres.

Concept Creator is clearly a fan of Samsung’s trademark punch-hole Infinity-O Display, as he opted for that rather than a standard notch-clad Infinity Display. And that’s a smart move; it would make no sense whatsoever for Samsung to take a step backwards — the Galaxy S10 features an Infinity-O Display and thus it’s safe to assume the Galaxy Note 10 will too when it hits the shelves.

Samsung is said to be working on a total of four variants of the Galaxy Note 10 — two with 4G LTE and two with 5G. That makes sense as it’s rumoured to launch the handset with the choice of two different screen sizes: 6.28-inches and 6.75-inches. So the former will be available in both a 4G LTE and 5G configuration, and so will the latter, which is tipped to be branded the Galaxy Note 10 Pro.

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Samsung has delayed the Galaxy Fold launch in China

Samsung is believed to have cancelled its Galaxy Fold launch event in China. The firm is blaming the decision on a last minute issue with the venue, according to someone claiming to be familiar with the matter. But that seems a little too convenient seeing as the handset has been under heavy fire all week, after a number of units broke after being in the hands of reviewers for less than a day.

When the first wave of reports surfaced, Samsung was quick to issue a statement confirming that it would not delay the Galaxy Fold’s launch — but that was in the United States. That’s because all of the reports of breakages stemmed from there, and for the most part, their demise was due to user negligence; although there was one concerning case where a unit ceased working for no reason.

Related: Let’s talk about the Galaxy Fold’s screen ‘issues’

So why has it postponed the handset’s launch event in China? The answer is unclear. Reliable tipster Ice Universe told SamMobile that two other local activities pertaining to the device have also been cancelled, leading us to believe that the venue was not to blame. And if it wasn’t, we can’t help but worry that Samsung could have a more serious issue on its hands, like a hardware defect.

We have another theory, though

Given that almost all the reports of devices breaking came after owners tampered with the protective layer on top of the screen, which Samsung warned could render the unit unusable if toyed with, we have a theory that it could have delayed the launch so it can introduce more warnings to stress the importance of the film being left in place — to prevent a repeat of what happened in the States.

Dear future #GalaxyFold owners, I know I always say "No one ever read the instructions"… PLEASE READ THIS ONE!!!

(This is the wrap over the screen of the Galaxy Fold) pic.twitter.com/LuQPRfDZIE

— Des (@askdes) April 17, 2019

Keen to find out more about the Galaxy Fold? Check out our hands-on. Want to learn about the protective layer? Check out our explainer.

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