Samsung beats Huawei and Apple in flagship network speeds worldwide

The Galaxy S10 has the fastest data transfer speeds in nearly every market, according to a recent report by Ookla based on data gathered by Speedtest Intelligence throughout Q3 2019.

The benchmark compared the Galaxy S10, Apple iPhone Xs, and Huawei Mate 20 Pro in 15 markets to determine their average data speeds. Markets include Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Galaxy S10 is the fastest phone in all but five markets

According to the data shared by Ookla, the Samsung Galaxy S10 outperformed the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and iPhone Xs in terms of average data transfer speeds in every market except for France, Germany, Japan, the UK, and Nigeria, the latter of which seems to lack enough data to include anything but the iPhone Xs.

Samsung was also the fastest brand of phones in the United States, and it was only last month when Speedtest data showed that the Galaxy S8 and Note 9 have remained the most popular Android phones in the USA.

Samsung leads the 5G performance charts, Qualcomm has the most popular modems

The recent Speedtest data shows that the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G achieves faster 5G speeds compared to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro in every 5G market except for China.

In addition to that, Ookla also looked at the most popular modem brands and, unsurprisingly, Qualcomm rose atop the competition in 133 countries during the third quarter of the year.

Qualcomm was followed by Intel whose modems were the most popular in 32 countries; Samsung, who won the popularity contest in 16 countries; and HiSilicon who was recognized as the most common modem brand in Costa Rica and Namibia.

Galaxy S10e

• Model: SM-G970F
• Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77°) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123°)Ultra Wide

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Galaxy S10

• Model: SM-G973F
• Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
• Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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Galaxy S10 Plus

• Model: SM-G975F
• Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
• Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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Galaxy S10 5G

• Model: SM-G977U
• Dimensions: 77.1 x 162.6 x 7.94mm
• Display: 6.7"(170.2mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
• Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/2.4 77° & 16MP F/2.2 123° Ultra-wide & 3D Depth: hQVGA

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Daily Deal: 19% off 3-pack USB-C fast charging cable

If you happen to be looking to buy a fast-charging USB-A to USB-C cable, or if you just think having a couple of spares is generally a good idea, then you might want to take a look at the latest Amazon deal on AINOPE’s lineup. A 3-pack of USB-C fast charging cables rated to deliver up to 5V/3.1A charging is now available for 19% off. They are braided, have a length of 6.6 feet and reinforced cable joints, and offer compatibility with Samsung Galaxy phones.

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At long last, Samsung stops launching new phones with old software

It has finally happened: Samsung has stopped launching new smartphones with a year-old version of Android. If you have been following our recent coverage, you have probably heard that the Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A01, launched in the last couple of weeks, run Android 10 out of the box. Samsung is also prepping other new phones with Android 10 preloaded. This marks the first time the company isn’t waiting for the launch of its next Galaxy S flagship before it starts putting out smartphones with the latest version of Android.

It’s unclear why Samsung decided to start doing so from 2019. We’re assuming the fact that Android 10 (and One UI 2.0) isn’t a big update has something to do with it. Samsung has already released the stable Android 10 update for two budget phones (the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30) and is aiming to update a lot more devices come January. Furthermore, the Galaxy S10 started receiving the Android 10 update in late November, a full month before Samsung released Android Pie for the Galaxy S9 last year.

It’s a clear indication that developing Android 10 for its devices has been a relatively easy affair for Samsung. Or, well, maybe Google asked the Korean giant to get its act together now that other manufacturers are being quicker with Android updates, and it obliged. Whatever the reason may be, it’s great to see Samsung finally stop launching new phones with outdated software. Here’s hoping the company will also start providing three Android OS updates to its flagship devices in the future.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G launched in India

Samsung has launched the LTE variant of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 in India. The company launched its first LTE-enabled smartwatch in the country earlier this year with the Galaxy Watch 4G, more than a year after it was launched in other markets, but it hasn’t taken so long to bring the Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G to India.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G, like the Galaxy Watch 4G, has an eSIM, and Samsung says carriers Airtel and Jio currently support the watch in India. As far as pricing is concerned, the Watch Active 2 4G will set you back by Rs 35,990 (~$505). It’s steep pricing for a market where a lower price than that can get consumers flagship-grade smartphones; the Galaxy Watch 4G, at a starting price of Rs 28,490 (~$400), may be a better deal for those looking to save some cash.

The LTE-enabled Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes only in the 44mm size in India, with color options of silver, black and gold. The watch can be purchased from Amazon and Samsung’s official store if they take the online route. Offline, it is available from major retailers and the Samsung Opera House experience store in Bengaluru.

Check out our review of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 to see if Samsung’s latest smartwatch is worth your hard-earned money.

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Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite might make an appearance at CES 2020

Much about the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite is already known, but we still don’t know when Samsung is going to unveil them. While some earlier reports projected their launch in December, more recent coverage is betting on January next year. Joining the latter, a new report in The Korean Herald says these devices might make an appearance at CES 2020.

Before we proceed any further, it’s worth stating that the report doesn’t make it clear if this information is based on some inside source or merely a calculated guess. Either way, a CES 2020 launch for these smartphones sound plausible for a multitude of reasons.

First and foremost, these are near-flagship devices, so a major event like CES is a good place to unveil them (unless Samsung has plans for a dedicated event). Second, delaying the launch of these devices beyond January next year will put them too close to the launch of the Galaxy S11 and Fold 2 in February. Last but not least, press renders of these models have already leaked online, which is always a reliable indicator of an imminent launch. If the company is going to announce these devices in the next couple of weeks, then CES 2020 will be the most likely venue.

To recap, Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite are supposed to be cheaper variants of Samsung’s 2019 flagship models. Despite the Lite branding, some of the specs of these two devices are better than the regular versions. For more information, you can read our coverage of the Galaxy S10 Lite here and the Note 10 Lite here.

CES 2020 will be held in Las Vegas from Jan 7 to Jan 10 next year. SamMobile will be attending the show to bring you all the news about Samsung’s latest products and services.

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Android 10 update out for unlocked Galaxy S10 models in the US

Samsung has just released the stable Android 10 update for those who own an unlocked Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10+ in the US. Last week, major carriers including T-Mobile and Verizon pushed out the update for their users, and the unlocked models are getting the same update just a week later. The build number for the Android 10 update is G97*U1UEU2CSKP.

With this update, you get all the Android 10 features, such as iPhone-like navigation gestures, in addition to One UI 2.0, which brings multiple improvements over One UI 1.1 and some very useful features. These include a screen recorder, an enhanced dark/Night mode that now darkens the wallpaper as well, improved facial recognition, enhanced camera Pro mode, and more.

The December security patch is included in the Android 10 update, which is a 2GB download and is rolling out over the air. You can download it on your Galaxy S10e, S10, or S10+ from the Software update menu of the phone’s Settings app. We will soon have Android 10 firmware for these phones in our firmware archive as well.

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New Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 beta is out, fixes just one bug

Samsung has released a new Android 10 beta update for the Galaxy Note 9 less than a week after the previous update. With Samsung targeting a January rollout for the stable Android 10 update for the Galaxy Note 9, we’re assuming the frequency of these updates will increase as the end of the year approaches.

And it’s possible the stable update will come out in early January, as the beta update released today includes just one bug fix. The new beta fixes the issue of translation with the S Pen not being available, and that’s it. Unlike the latest Galaxy S9 Android 10 beta, the Note 9 isn’t getting the January 2020 security patch, but we can expect that to be included in the stable update whenever it goes live.

The software version accompanying the latest Note 9 beta update (the fourth major beta release) is N960FXXU4ZSLB. It can be downloaded over the air like any other update: Open the Settings app on your phone, select Software update, then tap Download and install. Remember to backup your important data before installing the update.

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Unlocked Galaxy S9, S8 and Note 8 get December security update in the US

The unlocked versions of three pre-2019 Samsung flagships are getting the December security update this week in the US. Samsung has released the December update for the Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S9/S9+, and the Galaxy Note 8 in the country. The software versions for the Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S9/S9+ and Galaxy Note 8 updates are G95*U1UES7DSL2, G96*U1UEU7CSK1 and N950U1UES7DSK5 respectively.

Each of these updates brings only the newest security patch. The December security patch, as detailed by Samsung at the beginning of the month, fixes six critical vulnerabilities in the Android OS. Fixes for 13 vulnerabilities that affect only Samsung’s software are included as well. One of these vulnerabilities could allow a connection to a new Bluetooth device on a locked device, while another granted access to the home screen wallpaper when brightness levels were adjusted without unlocking a device.

If you own any of the phones mentioned above, you can download the December update over the air from the Settings » Software update menu. We also have the latest firmware for these devices in our firmware archive, which you can use to manually update your phone using a Windows PC.

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