Samsung Korea’s special event for small businesses offers discounts on products

Samsung has been conducting sales drives in Korea over the past few weeks to help revitalize the economy. Following the Korean government’s Korea Companion Sale earlier this month, Samsung has announced that it will hold a special event for small businesses to provide special benefits while purchasing electronic products.

The Small Business Owners Special Event sale starts on July 17 and will go on until 31 July. It will be held nationwide at all Samsung Digital Plaza stores (excluding department and HomePlus stores). This sale provides up to 10 percent discount and up to KRW 300,000 worth of benefits, and these offers are applicable to all individuals with business registrations.

Small business owners can get KRW 100,000, KRW 200,000, or KRW 300,000 worth of gift cards, depending on the purchase of KRW 1 million, KRW 2 million, and KRW 3 million worth of products from Samsung. All types of products, including ACs, dryers, refrigerators, laptops, smartphones, tablets, TVs, washing machines, and other appliances can be purchased during this event.

Samsung is also offering 5-star hotel accommodations to 10 lucky consumers and KRW 50,000 worth of meal vouchers to 1,000 lucky customers through a lottery. Existing business owners with Samsung ACs can get a 48 percent discount on maintenance and panel replacement service during the offer period.

Jeong Ho-Jin, General Manager of Samsung Electronics Korea, said, “The Small Business Owners Special Event is designed to offer support and provide practical help to South Korean small business owners during these difficult times. We hope that this will be an opportunity to purchase products that are needed, with a variety of benefits and enhanced services.“

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Samsung is the second-biggest chipmaker in the world

Samsung, the world’s biggest memory chip maker, is also the second-biggest firm in the semiconductor segment in terms of market capitalization. The latest data shows that the South Korean company’s market value is $261.9 billion as of last week. The company is only behind TSMC in terms of market value.

Despite a drop in the share prices, Samsung stayed at the number two position with a market share of 18.8 percent. TSMC, which has a market share of 51.9 percent, has a total market value of $306.3 billion, according to the latest data from market research firm CEO Score. TSMC’s share price increased by 2.8 percent since the beginning of the year, while Samsung’s share price fell 4.5 percent over the same period.

Nvidia, the world’s biggest GPU firm, stood at the third position in the semiconductor market, with a market capitalization of $257.7 billion. The company has been having quite a good run with its RTX series GPUs ever since they were launched in 2018. It is being reported that Samsung recently bagged a contract to fabricate Nvidia’s next GPU series.

Intel, the world’s biggest company in terms of semiconductor sales, currently has a market value of $252 billion after its share price dropped 3.8 percent from the beginning of 2020. The company now stands at the fourth position in the chip market. Broadcom ($128.4 billion), Texas Instruments ($119 billion), and Qualcomm ($104 billion) are at the fifth, sixth, and seventh positions, respectively.

Samsung has been trying hard to match TSMC’s schedule, but it is behind by a few months. According to recent reports, TSMC has started mass producing Apple’s A14 chips with its 5nm process. On the other hand, Samsung is yet to mass-produce 5nm chips. It has also failed to bag orders from the likes of Qualcomm for the flagship Snapdragon processors and from AMD for its 5nm Zen 4 CPUs.

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Samsung DeX wireless mode might be coming with the Galaxy Note 20

Samsung DeX might finally be getting a wireless mode soon. The company has been quiet about the potential changes it might have in store for DeX by the end of the year, but new evidence found by XDA-Developers indicates that Samsung hasn’t given up on the idea of a wireless mode for its desktop environment. On the contrary, the company appears be working on this feature as we speak, and with a bit of luck, it might debut on the Galaxy Note 20 series.

New evidence of a wireless mode for DeX can be found in the Samsung Tips app under the section named Become a power user. As you can see in the screenshots below, captured on one of our Galaxy Note 10 units, the first tip shown in this category is labeled DREAM_DEX_HEADER_USE_DEX_WIRELESSLY_M_TIPS. The odd formatting suggests that Samsung may have accidentally pushed this information to the Tips app ahead of time.

More importantly, the animation attached to the said tip shows a DeX quick toggle that, when tapped, reveals a list of devices available for a DeX wireless connection. The example offered by Samsung shows a wireless connection to a TV in the living room, indicating that DeX wireless mode won’t be limited to PC and/or Mac users. This is great news not only for the sake of usability but also because it seemingly confirms that Samsung’s ambitions for DeX haven’t diminished.

Wireless mode could be a game changer for Samsung DeX

As previously revealed by a SamMobile interview with Hyoungsik Kim, Principal Professional of Business Solution PM Group at Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Division, Samsung’s vision for DeX is to allow mobile device users to easily access apps and content on any screen, from TVs to personal computers and even the display of an autonomous vehicle.

Samsung first confirmed it was working on a wireless mode for DeX nearly two years ago. Since then, the company improved not only the platform itself with additions like window snapping and better multi-touch gestures, but the arrival of the Galaxy Note 10 series last year also marked the release of a DeX app for Windows and Mac. It gives users the ability to use DeX in conjunction with their flagships through a USB-C cable while eliminating the need for an HDMI dongle.

Samsung may want to push the boundaries of its DeX platform further with the release of the Galaxy Note 20 next month. The addition of a wireless mode could be the best way to bring DeX back into the public eye. Of course, Samsung’s recent slipup doesn’t outright confirm a 2020 release for wireless DeX, but there’s no denying that Samsung is working on this feature regardless of whether or not it will become available in the coming weeks. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we know more.

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After using the Galaxy Fold for 10 months, I can’t wait for what comes next

Many of our readers will be well aware by now that I’m a big fan of the Galaxy Fold. I’ve expressed my undying appreciation for the device on multiple occasions here. At its core, the reason why I like it is very simple. Foldable smartphones are indeed the future and they have a unique ability to make the experience of using a smartphone fun again.

As SamMobile’s founder, I get to test dozens of Galaxy smartphones every year. I’ve used every Galaxy S and Galaxy Note flagship for the better part of a decade. It just stopped being fun over the past few years. The devices won’t really do anything “new” for me, in that they were just these slabs of metal and glass that got progressively bigger every year with slightly better cameras and software.

The mid-2010s is when we saw real innovation. New materials, better build quality, improved display technology, the works. Flagship devices have only received refinements in the past few years. It was very important for someone to come along and break this monotony, and boy am I glad that it was Samsung that stepped up.

I was among the people who received the very first batch of the Galaxy Fold, the one that ended up being recalled. While a lot of reviewers did run into issues with their unit, mine worked fine even till the day Samsung asked for it back. That’s not to take away from the fact that it had some shortcomings which needed to be addressed.

Samsung took a few months to really understand the scale of the problem. It then made the required changes to ensure that its first foldable smartphone wouldn’t end up being dead on arrival. The company had staked its reputation as a leader and innovator on this device, it simply couldn’t afford a failure with the Galaxy Fold.

It ended up redeeming itself. The second batch was noticeably more durable and once the new review unit went back, I wasted no time in purchasing a Galaxy Fold for myself. I was convinced that it could withstand the rigors of my daily use and it has. I’ve taken it with me around the world, I’ve dropped it, I’ve used it in a light drizzle and I’ve slammed it shut more times than I care to admit. It has held up spectacularly.

After using it as my main device for more than 10 months, I am convinced that Samsung absolutely nailed it with the Galaxy Fold. It delivered on the main expectations that you can have from a foldable phone. Allow me to condense that further:

Foldable phones should be pocket friendly:
They should give you the freedom of a bigger display when you need it:
The folding mechanism should feel natural, like opening and closing a book:

These are some of the basic reasons why I love the Galaxy Fold. I truly believe that it’s a smartphone that tech lovers and early adopters will desire. What’s not to like about having a display significantly larger than what you can get on a normal phone but in a smaller form factor? The cover display is there so you can get stuff done quickly when you need to but you always have the possibility to access the full screen real estate by simply opening up the phone. The entire experience is just so futuristic yet so natural. I believe I speak for all Galaxy Fold owners when I say:

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT GALAXY FOLD

Excuse the excitement, but it really is the time to get pumped up. I firmly believe that most existing Galaxy Fold owners will upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 when it comes out. That’s because the improvements that Samsung has reportedly made bring exactly what users have been wishing for.

The cover display will be larger which means it’s going to be more useful. The foldable display is likely to see a jump from 7.3-inches to 7.7-inches. It’ll get rid of the notch too and that’s going to make the foldable display look even better. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is going to be an exercise in refinement and further establish Samsung as a force to be reckoned with in the foldable market.

That’s not to say there won’t be skeptics. Many still doubt the logic behind foldable smartphones. They believe it’s a gimmick, a fad that’s going to die out in a few years. Come to think of it, that’s what people said about the Galaxy Note when it first came out. People had resigned phones with a stylus to the trash can of history but Samsung swam against the tide and proved everyone wrong.

Now, people who buy the Galaxy Note phablets are perhaps the most loyal Samsung customers. They swear by their Galaxy Note and upgrade every year. That’s how I feel about the Galaxy Fold. I can’t imagine ever going back to the phones I used before and that really is the case for many who took a chance on Samsung’s first foldable phone.

This customer base has the potential of being just as loyal as the Galaxy Note loyalists, if not more. Samsung doesn’t have to wow them with over-the-top features like 100x Space Zoom and cameras with crazy megapixel counts. As long as the cameras are good enough, they’ll be happy with the phone. Samsung just needs to get the basics right and it’ll convince them to open their wallets. I know I’m always going to be the first in line for a new Galaxy Fold.

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Samsung could win big with the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition in Japan

Samsung has struck gold with the release of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition. The company leveraged the K-pop group’s fandom to increase sales, but more importantly, the collaboration has brought a lot more attention to the flagship series as a whole. Samsung wants to keep that momentum going, and after the phone’s successful launch in South Korea, Singapore, France, Germany, Spain, the UK and a handful of other countries, the company is now bringing the limited edition device to Japan.

The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition will be available in Japan exclusively through KDDI’s online retail channel au. BTS fans in the country will have the option of pre-booking the device starting tomorrow, July 16. The Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition will then ship to customers in Japan in early September.

Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition could make up for the Olympic Edition’s cancellation

Earlier this year, before the economy took a downturn in the wake of the global pandemic, Samsung had big plans to promote the Galaxy S20 series in Japan by releasing a limited run of the Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Edition. The company hoped this would increase its market footprint and bolster the visibility of its Galaxy brand in Japan, however, things didn’t go as expected. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the International Olympic Committee to postpone the Olympic Games until 2021, and in the end, the Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Edition was cancelled prematurely, putting an end to Samsung’s original strategy before it could materialize.

Now, with the introduction of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition in Japan, the company might be able to shine an even bigger spotlight on its flagship series in the country. BTS has a strong following in Japan and according to Oricon Music, the K-pop group’s Map of the Soul: 7 album was the top-rated album of the first half of 2020. It reached record sales and managed to dethrone Michael Jackson’s Thriller after 36 years of dominance. With so many potential buyers in the country, chances are the phone will be selling in record time.

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LTE-only Galaxy Note 20 Ultra models confirmed by FCC

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, being the top model in Samsung’s next flagship series, still won’t offer 5G connectivity by default everywhere, just in case you’ll want to save some extra cash before committing to another premium smartphone. That’s according to a newly published certificates from the Federal Communications Commission mentioning several variants of what are believed to be the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Referring to Samsung devices identified as SM-N985F and SM-N986B, both in single- and dual-SIM variants, the attestation confirms an LTE-5G split across the entirety of the Galaxy Note 20 series.

While all variants of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra sold in the U.S. will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+ chip with a built-in 5G modem called the Snapdragon X55M, some variants offered by Samsung will have that functionality disabled. The handset will obviously be sold in markets where 5G networks aren’t live so offering 5G support there wouldn’t really be necessary.

Galaxy S20 series had the LTE-5G split too

This mobile technology split also happened with the company’s Galaxy S flagships this year. Even though the Galaxy S20 series was the first fully 5G enabled lineup from Samsung, it was still offered in LTE-only in countries where no 5G networks exist.

As a side note, today’s certificates also confirm all Galaxy Note 20 models will feature Wi-Fi 6 support, which may actually mean something by the time these devices become available for purchase given how 802.11ax routers are finally becoming more widely available.

Based on the model numbers mentioned, the certificate also adds further credence to today’s report about the Galaxy Note 20 line using the Snapdragon 865+ over Samsung’s own Exynos 990 chip in its home country, further adding to the humiliation it’s said to be enduring over that state of affairs.

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Galaxy M31s to be unveiled in India this month ahead of August release

It’s been nearly half a year since Samsung launched the Galaxy M31 as yet another compelling budget phone, and the company is apparently gearing up for the release of the upgraded Galaxy M31s. It will be unveiled in India by the end of the month, according to IANS via Business Insider India, and it will reportedly be sold later in August for nearly INR 20,000 ($266) via Amazon and other retail channels. August is already a very busy month for Samsung, with most of its efforts being directed towards the Galaxy Note 20 launch.

For the sake of comparison, the Galaxy M31 was released for the starting price of INR 14,999 and prospective buyers had the option of paying INR 15,999 for the beefier model with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Another souped-up Galaxy M31 variant with 8GB of RAM was also introduced to India nearly two months ago for the price of INR 19,999. The question now is how will the Galaxy M31s differ from the regular M31?

Numerous key internal hardware components are seemingly shared across the board. The Galaxy M31s was previously spotted in a benchmark running the same Exynos 9611 chipset as the Galaxy M31, coupled with 6GB of RAM. The device should have 128GB of storage as exclusively revealed by SamMobile a couple of months ago, as well as a quad-camera combo including a 64MP main sensor. A 6,000mAh battery has already been confirmed twice, both via TUV Rheinland Japan and through a live photo depicting the internal battery itself.

On paper, and at least judging by the details that have emerged so far, the Galaxy M31s doesn’t seem to bring significant – or any – changes or upgrades over the regular Galaxy M31. Surely, Samsung must’ve given the Galaxy M31s an identity of its own in one way or another, but we’ll have to wait for the final product to go official before we can determine that.

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra gets green light from Indonesian telecom

Samsung’s upcoming S Pen flagship has seemingly been certified by a telecom agency in Indonesia, where the device is being referred to as the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. There’s no mention of the base model, but the Galaxy Note 20 series will follow a launch strategy similar to last year’s Galaxy Note 10 lineup, with the company planning to release not one, but two variants of the same flagship. The 4G variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has now been confirmed to be planned for release in Indonesia, as telecom agencies are already making the necessary launch preparations ahead of Samsung’s virtual Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 5.

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the Galaxy Note 20’s evolution of news, leaks, and rumors, it should come as no surprise that the certificate at hand links the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra name with the SM-N985F model number. In contrast, the standard Galaxy Note 20 variant carries model number SM-N980F, and the 5G-enabled alternatives should correspond to model numbers SM-N981 and SM-N986. As yet, there’s no evidence to support the launch of the 5G-enabled Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra in Indonesia.

The Plus is dead, long live the Ultra

Coincidentally, the Indonesian telecom certificate unearthed by MySmartPrice also lends more credibility to the Ultra designation, even though additional proof of a name change wasn’t necessarily needed at this point. But over the past few months, the media’s been referring to the top-tier Galaxy Note 20 model by both the ‘Plus’ and ‘Ultra’ monikers, with the latter gaining more traction as time went by. And granted, although nothing is official until Samsung says so, SamMobile has been fairly confident that the Korean company will choose the latter name tag ever since the phone’s visit to Bluetooth.

Regardless of how the top-tier Galaxy Note 20 will be called, the device is expected to boast a total of four rear-facing sensors including a 108MP main shooter, a periscope-type lens capable of 50x hybrid zoom, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and a ToF or laser autofocus module. These details are subject to change, but not for long.

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Samsung will take advantage of Huawei’s tragedy to sell more processors

Samsung makes mobile processors but they’re largely used in its own devices. The company has been trying to win new customers and while it has seen some success, Huawei’s ongoing troubles have given it a golden opportunity.

The company is looking to improve the performance of its Exynos chips, particularly their artificial intelligence capabilities. It wants to offer more capable chips as Huawei’s fabless HiSilicon subsidiary is unable to get its chips made at TSMC.

Huawei’s loss could be Samsung’s gain

Samsung and Huawei both design custom mobile processors but the big difference between them is that Samsung has its own manufacturing facilities. It doesn’t need to work with a semiconductor fab like TSMC to have its chips made. Huawei’s HiSilicon has its chips made at the Taiwan Semiconducting Manufacturing Co.

Huawei has been blacklisted by the United States and the country recently amended its chip export rules. The amendment mandated that sales of semiconductors made overseas with US technology would require a license, which the US Commerce Department would obviously not grant for Huawei.

TSMC has since stopped taking any orders from HiSilicon and that means Huawei can’t get its mobile processors made now. It has found a substitute in China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation that’s making the HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor on its 14nm node. However, TSMC is miles ahead of SMIC in terms of process technology, as it’s expected to bring is 5nm node online this year. SMIC is currently unable to meet Huawei’s needs for flagship-level chips.

There has been some speculation recently that Huawei could have its chips made at Samsung but even that might not be possible. Recent reports have suggested that Samsung might not take Huawei’s orders. Why it might do that is unclear but with South Korea being a key US ally and Samsung being one of its biggest companies, perhaps the conglomerate may not want to wade into this geopolitical issue.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers that previously used Huawei’s chips are now more likely to opt for Samsung’s Exynos. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are generally more expensive and that would further limit their profit margins. Samsung has been pursuing a strategy of undercutting Qualcomm on the price to win more customers for its chips. It recently inked a deal with Vivo that’s now using its 5G-enabled Exynos 880 in a new smartphone.

Huawei’s tragedy has given Samsung an amazing opportunity to make strides in this market. We can expect the company to throw its entire weight behind this goal, because it’s unclear when or if Huawei will ever catch a break.

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Samsung brings its 2020 lineup of party speakers and soundbars to India

Samsung has announced the launch of its newest party speakers and soundbars in the Indian market. The company’s new lineup includes two Sound Tower speakers as well as Q-series and T-series soundbars. All the devices have been tuned by Samsung Audio Lab in Valencia, California, in the US.

The company’s 2020 lineup of speakers for the Indian market includes 13 models: Sound Tower MX-T70, Sound Tower MX-T50, HW-Q950T, HW-Q900T, HW-Q800T, HW-Q60T, HW-T650, HW-T550, HW-T450, HW-T420, HW-T400, HW-T45E, and the HW-T42E.

Turn up the bass with Sound Tower party speakers

The Sound Tower party speakers are meant to fill any room with exceptionally crisp and loud audio. The MX-T70 and the MX-T50 feature bi-directional sound, and the company claims that there’s no distortion even at the maximum volume. The MX-T50 offers 500W audio output, while the MX-T70 can go as high as 1,500W. They also come with features like DJ Effect, Dynamic Bass, Karaoke, and LED party lights.

Up to 10 Sound Tower speakers can be connected to each other using Group Play. Multiple source devices can be connected to these speakers using the multi-point Bluetooth feature. They’re splash-proof, too. The MX-T70, which features a 10-inch woofer, costs INR 42,990, while the MX-T50 is priced at INR 29,990 in India.

Q-series soundbars bring premium features like Dolby Atmos, Alexa, and SmartThings

Samsung’s new Q-series soundbars come with premium features like Dolby Atmos, built-in Alexa voice assistant, Q-Symphony, SmartThings, and Tap Sound. The most high-end model in the Q-series lineup, the HW-Q950T, is priced at INR 1,39,990, while the HW-Q900T and the HW-Q800T are priced at INR 1,03,990 and INR 53,990. The most affordable model, the HW-Q60T, is priced at INR 35,990 in India.

The HW-Q950T and the HW-Q900T come wrapped in the premium Kvadrat material. The Q-Symphony feature allows users to pair the soundbar with Samsung’s QLED TVs and play audio from both devices at the same time for fuller and richer audio. The soundbars also feature side-firing and up-firing speakers for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X 3D audio technologies.

Alexa and SmartThings allow users to control smart home products, among other things. Other features include Acoustic Beam, Adaptive Sound, and Game Pro Mode.

T-series soundbars feature Dolby Atmos, DTS: Virtual X, and Smart Sound

Samsung’s T-series soundbars feature Dolby Audio, just like Q-series models, but they miss out on DTS:X. Instead, they come with the DTS: Virtual X audio technology for spatial surround sound without the need for additional speakers. The Smart Sound feature tunes audio as per the content, be it movies, news, sports, or TV series.

The soundbars also switch to Game Mode automatically by detecting game consoles with the HDMI cable. In terms of connectivity, the company’s new T-series soundbars feature multi-point Bluetooth and HDMI.

Here’s the pricing for T-series soundbars:

1. HW-T650: INR 35,990
2. HW-T550: INR 25,990
3. HW-T450: INR 19,990
4. HW-T45E: INR 19,990 (available only via Amazon)
5. HW-T420: INR 16,990
6. HW-T42E: INR 16,990 (available only via Flipkart)
7. HW-T400: INR 10,990

All the soundbars and party speakers that have been announced for the Indian market can be controlled using Samsung’s Audio Remote app. Buyers can get 10% cashback on these devices when they make purchases using an ICICI Bank or Federal Bank credit and debit cards. They all come with a 12-month warranty.

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Galaxy Tab S7 photo reconfirms the selfie camera has been relocated

With exactly three weeks left before Samsung’s next Unpacked event takes place, the company’s upcoming flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7, has been spotted in a live photo at Safety Korea. And much like previously-leaked renders and photos have hinted before, the new live photo at hand clearly reconfirms the relocation of the front-facing camera to the right edge of the device.

As you’re most likely aware, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S tablets usually carry their front-facing sensors on the top edge – when using the slates in portrait mode to be precise. This design was employed even by more recent models like the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, but the company is now switching gears with the Galaxy Tab S7. This design change indicates that Samsung may be putting a greater focus on landscape mode, but time will tell if this is also going to be reflected through software.

More changes are coming to Samsung’s flagship tablets

Evidently, this is not the only change expected from the upcoming tablet series when comparing it with the models that are on sale today. Although the Safety Korea documents don’t reveal much else about the tablet’s specs, earlier rumors claim that the Galaxy Tab S7 series will be equipped with displays capable of a 120Hz refresh rate. Likewise, for the first time in Samsung’s tablet history, the next flagship may also boast 45W super fast charging capabilities. We were also hoping that the Galaxy Tab S7 lineup will have an IP rating, but Samsung doesn’t seem to be ready to make this step just yet, even though this might hold the tablet back from being truly great.

The Safety Korea certificate links the photo with model number SM-T875N, i.e., the Galaxy Tab S7+, but the documents also mention the ‘derivative model’ SM-T870, which should correspond to the standard Galaxy Tab S7 variant. The paper also confirms that the flagship tablet series is being manufactured at Samsung’s facilities in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam.

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Galaxy A72 might be the first to get Optical Image Stabilization in 2021

It was first reported two months ago that Samsung is thinking about bringing Optical Image Stabilization to its mid-range phones. That meant we’d end up with Galaxy A models that had this functionality.

A new report suggests that top models of the 2021 Galaxy A series would be the first mid-rangers from Samsung to get OIS. This would ostensibly include the Galaxy A72 which will be one of the top models in the series.

Samsung may finally bring OIS to mid-range phones

The technology allows for much sharper photos and videos as it eliminates blur. A gyro sensor is mounted on the camera which allows the lens to move in the direction opposite to the movement of the device. This cancels out lens shake and results in sharper images. Enhanced software processing is also used to further improve the result.

Samsung may not have added this functionality to mid-range devices previously because profit margins in this segment are already slim. The additional cost would have eaten into the company’s bottom line. However, market dynamics have significantly changed over the past six months.

It’s no secret that sales of the Galaxy S20 series have been sluggish at best. That can partly be blamed on the COVID19 pandemic as well since it has made customers more mindful of what they’re spending money on during these uncertain economic conditions. The flagship smartphone market may continue to feel the effects of this for quite some time now.

That’s why it’s more important than ever before for Samsung to have a robust and highly competitive mid-range lineup. It continues to face relentless competition in the mid-range segment from Chinese manufacturers and Apple is not helping matters with the $399 iPhone SE as well.

The latest report suggests that the Galaxy A71’s successor, likely called Galaxy A72, would be among the phones that get OIS in 2021. This may also be the case for the Galaxy A82 and Galaxy A92, though Samsung is yet to launch the Galaxy A81 and Galaxy A91.

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 could be unveiled alongside Galaxy Note 20 on August 5

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was expected to be announced alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event. However, a report claimed that the South Korean tech giant might delay the launch due to incomplete software. Now, another report claims that the company will indeed unveil its second-generation Galaxy Fold on August 5.

According to DSCC’s Ross Young, Samsung will announce the Galaxy Z Fold 2 during the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event on August 5. However, the foldable phone might not ship to customers until early October. He also reiterated that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will feature a 7.59-inch screen with 2213 x 1689 pixels resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and LTPO technology.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 leaked specifications

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is expected to come equipped with the Snapdragon 865+ processor, 256GB/512GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. The phone will run Android 10 with One UI 2.5 out of the box. It is rumored to feature a 6.23-inch cover display on the outside with a punch-hole-shaped cutout for the selfie camera. The internal 7.59-inch screen is expected to be protected by UTG.

Samsung’s upcoming foldable phone is rumored to feature 10MP selfie cameras and a 12MP+12MP+64MP triple-camera setup on the rear, similar to the Galaxy S20. The Galaxy Z Fold could come only in a 5G variant. Leaked documents have revealed that it could come packed with a 4,365mAh battery with 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. It could also feature 15W reverse wireless charging.

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