Samsung names new chiefs for its foundry and memory businesses

As a part of its year-end reshuffle, Samsung has named new chiefs for its foundry and memory businesses. The company has announced that Choi Si-young will be the new chief of its foundry business, while Lee Jung-bae will be the new CEO of its memory business unit.

Choi Si-young had earlier served as the head of Samsung’s memory manufacturing technology center, while Lee Jung-bae had previously led the company’s DRAM product and technology unit. Samsung said it aims to improve its semiconductor designing and manufacturing processes to retain its number one position globally.

Jin Gyo-young, who had earlier led the memory business, has now been named as the head of SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology). Jung Eun-seung, who was the head of the foundry business, has now been selected as the CTO of Samsung Device Solutions.

The South Korean tech giant has not changed its three co-CEOs, though, citing market uncertainties. Kim Ki-nam will continue to be the CEO of the device solutions arm. Kim Hyun-suk will head the consumer electronics division, and Koh Dong-jin will head Samsung’s IT and mobile communications arm.

Lee Jae-seung, who is heading the home appliances division, has been promoted from the post of Executive Vice President to President. The company said that the home appliances division performed remarkably under Lee. Samsung will announce an executive-level reshuffle in the coming days.

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Here’s when your Galaxy device is scheduled to get One UI 3.0 stable update

Samsung had announced the One UI 3.0 beta program for developers four months ago. Since then, the company has released the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta update to various high-end smartphones. Last month, Samsung had promised that it will release the official roadmap for the One UI 3.0 stable update, and it has done just that.

The company has now unveiled the official release schedule for the One UI 3.0 update for all the compatible Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Keep in mind that this release schedule is for Egypt, so updates could arrive a few weeks earlier or later, depending on the market.

The first devices to receive the stable One UI 3.0 update are the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and they will get the update later this month. The Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and the Galaxy Z Flip will get the One UI 3.0 update in January 2021.

The Galaxy Fold will get the One UI 3.0 update in February 2021. Samsung will release the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy A51, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, and the Galaxy Tab S7 in March 2021. In April 2021, the One UI 3.0 update will reach the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy M51. The Galaxy A21s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A80, Galaxy Tab S6, and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will receive the update in May 2021.

Samsung will release the One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy A01, Galaxy A01 Core, Galaxy A11, Galaxy M11, and the Galaxy Tab A in June 2021. In July 2021, the update will reach the Galaxy A30 and the Galaxy Tab S5e. In August 2021, the update will be released to various devices, including the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy Tab A 10.1, and the Galaxy Tab Active Pro.

One UI 3.0 stable update release schedule for Galaxy devices in Egypt

December 2020

• Galaxy S20
• Galaxy S20+
• Galaxy S20 Ultra

January 2021

• Galaxy Note 10
• Galaxy Note 10+
• Galaxy Note 20
• Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Galaxy S10
• Galaxy S10+
• Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy Z Fold 2
• Galaxy Z Flip

February 2021

• Galaxy Fold

March 2021

• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy M21
• Galaxy M30s
• Galaxy M31
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S7

April 2021

• Galaxy A50
• Galaxy M51

May 2021

• Galaxy A21s
• Galaxy A31
• Galaxy A70
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy A80
• Galaxy Tab S6
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

June 2021

• Galaxy A01
• Galaxy A01 Core
• Galaxy A11
• Galaxy M11
• Galaxy Tab A

July 2021

• Galaxy A30
• Galaxy Tab S5e

August 2021

• Galaxy A10
• Galaxy A10s
• Galaxy A20
• Galaxy A20s
• Galaxy A30s
• Galaxy Tab A 10.1
• Galaxy Tab Active Pro

This might not be the full list of devices, though, and we see that the Galaxy A50s, Galaxy S10e, and a few other phones are missing from the list. We will update the article when we find more information about the release schedule.

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Apple wants to hit Samsung where it hurts the most

As you’d probably expect, Samsung dominates the smartphone market in its home country of South Korea. Samsung is a force to be reckoned with in South Korea and enjoys exceptional brand loyalty among customers.

LG, another Korean tech giant, doesn’t have that kind of dominance in the smartphone market. So it’s safe to say that Koreans’ appetite for Samsung phones is not entirely because of patriotism. Samsung would want to maintain this position for as long as possible. However, Apple is now making serious efforts to compete with Samsung on its home ground.

The most recent stats show that Samsung was able to further improve its smartphone market share in South Korea this year. As of Q2 2020, it accounts for 67 percent of South Korea’s entire smartphone market.

Apple has steadily been gaining ground over the past few years. It exhibited a slight growth in Q2 2020 to account for 19 percent of the Korean smartphone market. Its iPhone SE was actually the best-selling handset in the second quarter of this year, followed by Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20.

Clearly, Apple sees an opportunity to further increase its market share in the lucrative Korean market. The company wants to expand its retail presence in the country to more directly control the in-store experience for customers who may be interested in its products.

Apple’s first retail store in South Korea was launched in October 2018 in Seoul’s posh Garosu-gil area. Apple has built exceptional brand equity for its retail stores. In many countries they have become must-visit destinations in their own right. Think the Fifth Avenue store in New York, the Ginza store in Tokyo and the Regent Street outpost in London. It’s the perfect way to pull in visitors who just might end up buying one of its products.

To that end, the company is now opening its second store in Seoul, less than three years after opening its first. Apple’s second South Korean store is located in the IFC Mall, pictured above, situated in the swanky Yeouido financial district. The mall tends to get a lot of tourist traffic as well due to its proximity to the nearby Yeouido Hangang Park. The store is under construction but is expected to open before the end of this year.

There are already rumors that Apple may be planning to open a third retail store in Seoul. It might be opened in Myeong-dong. It’s a trendy area frequented by the young crowd and tourists. Just the sheer number of people that turn up at Myeong-dong every evening make it the perfect location for an Apple store.

Apple hasn’t just suddenly become fond of opening stores in South Korea. There’s actually a reason why we might see it push more aggressively in Samsung’s home country. South Korea was the first country in the world to commercialize public 5G networks. The actual availability of 5G networks is also much better than most other countries that have also launched the next-gen network standard.

Samsung has been selling 5G phones since last year. It even has mid-range options on offer now. Apple has only just launched its first 5G-enabled iPhones this year. It decided to release them a bit earlier this year, possibly to better compete in these markets. Apple can’t expect to compete with the best Samsung phones in 2020 unless it offers 5G connectivity. It wouldn’t have found many customers willing to jump from a 5G phone to one that only supports 4G LTE.

The early signs are already promising. Korean media reports that Apple sold almost 600,000 units of the iPhone 12 over the past month. That was about a 30 percent increase in first month sales after launch compared to previous iPhones. Clearly, the 5G support has been one major reason behind this uptick in sales.

Expanding its retail presence in the country will allow Apple to offer much better sales and aftersales support to customers. Instead of hoping that customers find their way to an iPhone in a mobile carrier’s store that’s filled to the brim with Samsung phones, it will control the entire retail experience from the moment a visitor walks in. Once they’re in the store, all they’ll see is just how awesome an iPhone is, and how well it works with the many other products that it offers.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Apple is clearly interested in denting Samsung’s market share in South Korea. It won’t be easy. Samsung has a massive retail presence in its home country. It may also have much better deals with mobile carriers. Most customers buy their phones through carriers in South Korea largely due to the way subsidies work there. That’s an important relationship that Samsung can leverage to keep Apple at bay.

Apple is no stranger to dominating a foreign market. It commands a market share of well over 60% in Japan, despite local competitors like Sony. Samsung would never want that to happen in South Korea. Let’s the games begin!

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Samsung capitalizes on Huawei’s falloff in Gulf region, maintains Q3 lead

Samsung’s market influence is increasing and the company had registered positive Q3 results in numerous regions this year. Samsung is the most prolific smartphone brand in many markets, one of which is the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

According to a new report by The Korea Herald citing industry watcher IDC, Samsung was the leading smartphone brand in the GCC region in Q3 2020. The company’s success in this market throughout the third quarter of the year is attributed to entry-level and mid-range solutions. They have helped the company maintain the lead in the region, however, Samsung also greatly benefited from Huawei’s falloff.

Samsung grasps nearly half of the GCC smartphone market

Samsung had a market share of 45% in the GCC region at the end of the July-September period, representing a 5% year-on-year increase. In contrast, Huawei lost a lot of market influence and Samsung was able to capitalize on its rival’s falloff by recapturing its share.

Samsung was followed by Apple with only 15% market share in the GCC region. Apple had lost 3% market share over the past 12 months. The third and fourth places were occupied by Huawei and Xiaomi who have recorded a market share of 13% and 12%, respectively.

Although the GCC smartphone segment declined by 0.9% quarter-on-quarter, IDC expects the market to recover in Q4 2020 and projects a 6.5% increase over Q3.

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Extreme 2-stack technology makes next-gen 256-layer V-NAND possible

Samsung is now developing the 7th generation V-NAND solution and as you may recall, industry reports dating back to September were claiming that Samsung’s next-gen V-NAND will have 176 layers. This may very well still be true, however, according to Korean news outlets citing Samsung during its investors forum on Monday, it is technically possible for Samsung’s V-NAND to boast an impressive 256-layer configuration using the company’s extreme 2-stack technology.

More V-NAND layers technically mean more memory is obtainable in a smaller physical space. The process of shrinking down powerful components represents the foundation upon which the mobile world has been built, so the company’s V-NAND advancements are not easily ignored.

Samsung’s sixth-generation V-NAND can achieve up to 128 layers using single-stack technology. However, senior VP at Samsung’s memory business unit, Han Jin-man, revealed on Monday that 256-layer stacking is mathematically possible through extreme 2-stack technology.

No guarantee of Samsung Mobile’s V-NAND solution to have 256 layers

It’s important to make the distinction between the terms possible and probable. Yes, it is mathematically possible to achieve 256-layer V-NAND using extreme 2-stack technology, but the probability of this happening depends on more than just the technical side of things. The actual number of layers stacked in the chip could change depending on consumers’ needs and market conditions, revealed Han Jin-man.

In a way, the market may have not caught up with the technology yet, because according to the senior VP, the key question to ask isn’t how much you can stack layers but rather what’s the most optimal number of layers for the market at this point?

In other words, the next-gen V-NAND solution to be employed by Samsung’s mobile division in the future may or may not have 256 layers and this will depend on how the market evolves. If the market asks for this, it could be that the next-gen V-NAND employed by Samsung mobile will have only 176 layers as opposed to 256, or it could go the other way around. We’ll keep you posted.

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Samsung India is launching new reward programs and WhatsApp Chatbot

Samsung’s push to capture the Indian smartphone market continues. As a result, the company recently introduced a handful of new programs to reward loyal customers and has extended the Referral Program to include Samsung Exclusive Stores. In addition, the company announced today that it has launched a WhatsApp Chatbot meant to help customers connect to the nearest SamsungCafé. Meanwhile, the company revealed that it is now rewarding repeat customers with 5% discount coupons.

The new Smart Club Loyalty Program is designed to reward new and existing customers with reward points, service coupons, and other benefits whenever they first-time purchase a Galaxy phone from a Samsung SmartCafe or Samsung Smart Plaza. Customers have to spend at least INR 15,000 ($203) on a new device to be eligible for the Smart Club Loyalty Program.

Samsung India’s existing Referral Program just got better

The Samsung Referral Program was actually introduced by Samsung India earlier this summer but it was limited to online purchases only. However, now the Referral Program is also available at Samsung Exclusive Stores. With the new program, referrers can earn rewards of up to INR 2,500 whereas referees can earn up to INR 3,500 upon the purchase of a Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, and/or Galaxy Z device.

Samsung India also revealed exclusive benefits for repeat customers who may be looking to upgrade their phones. The company claims that customers in search for an upgrade usually own out-of-warranty Galaxy phones that they may no longer want to repair. Samsung is now giving these customers %5 discount coupons when visiting an authorized Samsung Service Center. However, it’s not entirely clear how this new reward program works or whether or not it increases the trade-in values for repeat customers.

Finally, Samsung India’s new WhatsApp Chatbot should now be live and customers who may want to locate a SmartCafe, request a call back from a store, or make online purchases from the store can send “Hi” to 9870-494949.

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One UI 2.5 firmware update reaches the Galaxy M51 and Galaxy A31

One UI 3.0 may be just around the corner but that’s not to say One UI 2.5 has been abandoned. On the contrary, Samsung continues to bring One UI 2.5 to more phones and the latest two additions to the family are the Galaxy A31 and the Galaxy M51.

The Galaxy A31 is seemingly receiving the One UI 2.5 firmware update in South Korea. The update carries firmware version A315NKSU1BTK2 and it weighs around 961MB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy M51 is getting One UI 2.5 through firmware version M515FXXU1BTK4. As of this writing the One UI 2.5 update for the Galaxy M51 is limited to a few markets including Russia, Egypt, Iraq, and Ukraine. Both updates include the November 2020 security patch that was detailed by Samsung a month ago.

The Galaxy A31 and Galaxy M51 were released less than half a year ago running One UI 2.1, making the latest One UI 2.5 release the biggest yet. But if you own one of these phones and you haven’t received the update notification yet, sit tight as availability will continue to expand to more markets. You can check for the update by opening Settings on your phone, accessing Software updates and tapping Download and install. Alternatively, you can refer to our firmware archive where you can browse for and download the firmware manually.

Galaxy A31 review | Galaxy M51 review

Galaxy M51

• Model: SM-M515F
• Dimensions: Bar: 163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Plus
• CPU: Snapdragon 730G
• Camera: 64MP

More specifications

Galaxy A31

• Model: SM-A315F
• Dimensions: Bar: 159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm
  
• Display: 6.4 inch / 162.56 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
• Camera: 48MP

More specifications

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Best Samsung Phones in December 2020 – Picked by experts

Given the sheer number of devices that it releases every year, finding the best Samsung phones can often prove to be a challenge for most customers. It doesn’t matter if you want a flagship or a budget device. Samsung offers plenty of options for all price ranges.

To make it easier for you to find the one that best suits your needs, our expert reviewers have created this list of the best Samsung smartphones. We’ll explain precisely why a device has made it on to our list and provide you with links to their detailed reviews. This will help you cut through the noise and really find out what is the best Samsung phone.

Our Best Samsung Phone List For December 2020

There’s a great mix of devices on our list for December 2020, helped by the launch of Samsung’s new Fan Edition series. We have also included some of good Samsung phones in the mid-range and affordable categories that have been released this year.

Best Samsung Phone – Spec monster: Galaxy S20 Ultra

Samsung wasn’t kidding around when it slapped the word “Ultra” at the end of its top-of-the-line Galaxy S20 model. This is a spec monster in the true sense of the word. Samsung introduced its 108-megapixel camera with this device and threw in a periscope lens setup that allowed for up to 100x hybrid zoom a.k.a Space Zoom.

With a massive 6.9-inch display, the $1,399 Galaxy S20 Ultra was among the first Samsung devices to feature a 120Hz refresh rate panel. Its chipset was paired with a maximum of 16GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Samsung even threw in a 40-megapixel front camera for good measure. The 5,000mAh battery is the biggest yet on any Galaxy S family device.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is without a doubt, unlike any smartphone that Samsung has ever made before. Many fans consider it the best Galaxy phone to come out this year because of the sheer amount of tech that Samsung has stuffed into it. The performance is top-notch, the build quality is unmatched and there’s support for 8K video recording. It offers you much more than you could possibly use but at least Samsung’s providing you with the best bang for your buck.

Reasons to buy: Specs for days, exceptional battery life, amazing display and blazing-fast performance.

Who should buy: Hardcore Samsung fans, serious mobile gamers, photography enthusiasts and those who just want the best of everything.

Galaxy S20 Ultra Specs | Galaxy S20 Ultra Review | Buy Galaxy S20 Ultra on Amazon

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Model number	SM-G988B
Model type	Bar
Color	Gray (Gray) Black (Black)
Announced	2020, February
Released	2020, February
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
Weights	222g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.5
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G 5G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size	6.9 inch / 175.26 mm
Resolution	QHD+ / 3200x1440 pixels
Pixel density	511 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~89.9%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	12 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 12 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM 16 GB RAM with 512 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	108MP
Aperture	F1.8
Battery
Standard battery capacity	5000 mAh
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Best Samsung Phone – Productivity: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

There’s no question about it, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra tops our list as the best Samsung phone for productivity. Samsung has made a number of meaningful improvements to its latest flagship smartphone, particularly the S Pen upgrades. The S Pen latency has been dropped to 9ms in order to provide a more fluid and natural experience with the stylus.

The 6.9-inch Galaxy Note 20 Ultra also comes with the latest in smartphone technology as well as 5G support. It happens to be the first Samsung smartphone to feature a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate display.

This is actually the first time that a Samsung phone has had a variable refresh rate. The Galaxy Note 20’s display switches between 10Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz and 120Hz. It depends on whatever’s being shown on the screen. This is done to save power by not using the maximum refresh rate in circumstances where it’s not necessary. Pretty neat.

Samsung has also significantly improved the camera setup compared to its predecessor. There are several new software features and new camera modes that enable customers to get the most out of this $1,299 flagship. All of this makes the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra stand out as one of the top Samsung phones of 2020.

Reasons to buy: Best display on a smartphone, wireless DeX, gorgeous design, enhanced camera functionality and great battery life.

Who should buy: Customers who want the latest Samsung phones, power users, mobile gamers, vloggers and content creators.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Specs | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Review | Buy Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on Amazon

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Model number	SM-N985F
Model type	Bar
Color	Black (Black) Bronze (Bronze) White (White)
Announced	2020, August
Released	2020, August
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm
Weights	208g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.5
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size	6.9 inch / 175.26 mm
Resolution	WQHD / 3088x1440 pixels
Pixel density	496 PPI
Screen to body ratio	%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 512 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	108MP
Aperture	F1.8
Battery
Standard battery capacity	4500 mAh
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Best Samsung Phone – Compact: Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung is out with a new Fan Edition model this year. The Galaxy S20 FE packs many of the best features of the Galaxy S20 series into a more compact package. It uses the same flagship-level chipsets, a 120Hz refresh rate display and a respectable 4,500mAh battery. Samsung has replaced the glass back with plastic and that’s actually a good thing.

The 6.5-inch flat display is great for those who don’t particularly like curved displays. The two 12-megapixel cameras offers similar results as the Galaxy S20+ and it even comes with an 8-megapixel telephoto camera that provides 3x lossless optical zoom. Samsung has also confirmed that it will receive three years of Android OS upgrades. For all of the amazing tech that it offers, the $699 price tag for the 5G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE makes it one of the best value Samsung phones to buy this year.

It’s a good move by the company to offer the Galaxy S20 FE. This enables it to compete against rivals that offer premium, near-flagship like devices for far less than what a traditional flagship would cost. The Galaxy S20 FE allows Samsung to go after those customers as well. That’s what makes it worthy of a place among the top rated Samsung phones of the year.

Reasons to buy: Great design, well-built, great performance, flat AMOLED display and three years of OS upgrades.

Who should buy: Customers who want a flagship-level phone for less, those who don’t want to be worried about breaking the glass back.

Galaxy S20 FE Specs | Galaxy S20 FE Hands-on | Pre-order Galaxy S20 FE at Samsung.com

Galaxy S20 FE

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy S20 FE
Model number	SM-G780F
Model type	Bar
Color	Navy (Navy) Red (Red) White (White) Lavender (Lavender) Mint (Mint) Orange (Orange)
Announced	2020, September
Released	2020, September
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
Weights	190g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.5
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Super AMOLED Display
Size	6.5 inch / 165.1 mm
Resolution	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels
Pixel density	407 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~84.8%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	12MP
Aperture	F2.2
Battery
Standard battery capacity	4500 mAh
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Best Samsung Phone – Foldable: Galaxy Z Fold 2

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the latest and greatest foldable smartphone from Samsung. It brings some major improvements compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy Fold. This includes a larger 6.2-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display that’s made of Ultra-Thin Glass and has a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. The design has been improved as well and the hinge is now more durable. It even gets Flex Mode which allows the hinge to free stand at different angles so that the phone can effectively become its own tripod. You can even wirelessly charge it like that!

Under the hood, you’ll find the Snapdragon 865+ processor with 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The top-notch specs make the device a bona fide flagship smartphone and its unique form factor just adds to its appeal. The cameras aren’t exceptional by any means but they are enough to get the job done for most users. There’s tons of new functionality, though, which takes full advantage of the large screen.

It goes without saying that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 deserves a place on this list. It’s truly shaping up to be one of the best Samsung phones ever made.

Reasons to buy: Unique form factor, stylish design, great performance and useful features.

Who should buy: Power users, loyal Samsung fans, hype beasts and influencers.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 Specs | Galaxy Z Fold 2 Hands-On | Buy Galaxy Z Fold 2 from Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold 2

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy Z Fold 2
Model number	SM-F916B
Model type	Foldable
Color	Bronze (Bronze) Black (Black) Thom Browne Edition (Thom Browne Edition)
Announced	2020, August
Released	2020, August
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Folded: 159.2 x 68.0 x 16.8 mm Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
Weights	282g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.5
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G 5G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity Flex Display
Technology	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size	7.6 inch / 193.04 mm
Resolution	QXGA+ / 2208x1768 pixels
Pixel density	373 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~88.6%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	12 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM 12 GB RAM with 512 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	12MP
Aperture	F2.2
Battery
Standard battery capacity	4500 mAh
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Best Samsung Phone – Mid-range: Galaxy A51

There are some good Samsung phones in the mid-range segment and this particular model is truly a gem. Samsung made several key improvements to the Galaxy A51, the successor to its hugely popular Galaxy A50, and they have paid off. The Galaxy A51 remains one of the very highly regarded Samsung mid-range smartphones in 2020. The build quality is robust and the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display is seriously impressive.

There’s plenty of power under the hood as well, with the $399 Galaxy A51 being able to power even the most intensive of mobile games. The camera setup got a major upgrade and the Galaxy A51 is actually Samsung’s first smartphone with a macro camera. Despite its modern makeover, the Galaxy A51 has kept the 3.5mm headphone jack, which many consider being of crucial importance in a mid-range device.

The Galaxy A51’s value for the Samsung Galaxy 2020 lineup was further highlighted when the company released a separate 5G variant for it. Samsung offers the Galaxy A51 5G in select markets. It’s a great option for those who are looking for an affordable smartphone to experience 5G without breaking the bank.

Reasons to buy: Beautiful design, macro camera, excellent display, good gaming performance, 3.5mm headphone jack.

Who should buy: Mobile gamers, photography buffs and customers looking for a reasonable upgrade from a budget device.

Galaxy A51 Specs | Galaxy A51 Review | Buy Galaxy A51 on Amazon

Galaxy A51

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy A51
Model number	SM-A515F
Model type	Bar
Color	Blue (Blue) Black (Black) White (White) Pink (Pink)
Announced	2019, December
Released	2019, December
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
Weights	172g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.5
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Super AMOLED Display
Size	6.5 inch / 165.10 mm
Resolution	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels
Pixel density	405 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~87.4%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM 4 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	48MP
Aperture	F2.0
Battery
Standard battery capacity	4000 mAh
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Best Samsung Phone – Budget: Galaxy A31

The Galaxy A31 is a great smartphone for customers on a budget. Despite being a budget handset, it features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 128GB internal storage, a quad camera setup and a very impressive 5,000mAh battery. Its MediaTek Helio P65 chipset isn’t suited to gaming, though, at least when it comes to resource-intensive games like PUBG.

It’s a decent budget smartphone otherwise. The AMOLED display is one of its biggest selling points and so is the 5,000mAh battery. Camera performance is decent as well while the design and build quality are both respectable.

Reasons to buy: AMOLED display, good design, 5,000mAh battery, decent camera performance.

Who should buy: Customers on a tight budget and those who need long-lasting battery life.

Galaxy A31 Specs | Galaxy A31 Review | Buy Galaxy A31 on Amazon

Galaxy A31

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy A31
Model number	SM-A315F
Model type	Bar
Color	Blue (Blue) Black (Black) Red (Red) White (White)
Announced	2020, March
Released	2020, March
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm
Weights	185g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 10
One UI version	2.0
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G
Display
Kind	Main Display
Name	Infinity-U Display
Technology	Super AMOLED Display
Size	6.4 inch / 162.56 mm
Resolution	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels
Pixel density	411 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~84.0%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM 6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	48MP
Aperture	F1.8
Battery
Standard battery capacity	5000 mAh
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Why These Are The Best Samsung Phones This Month

Samsung’s strategy has long been to offer something for everyone. We now have one of Samsung’s most diverse smartphone lineups. You have an absolute spec king in the Galaxy S20 Ultra to the extent of being over the top. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is certainly one of the best Note devices yet from Samsung as it builds on the feedback from Note loyalists and provides them with improvements they have long been asking for.

The Galaxy Z Flip is in a league of its own when it comes to foldable smartphones. There’s really no true successor for it on the market yet. It’s also a refreshingly unique device, perfect for those who are fed up with the monotony of smartphone design. The Galaxy S10e may have been out for over a year now but it’s still a great value for the kind of specs it offers.

Samsung has capitalized on the Galaxy A50’s popularity for the Galaxy A51 and made it a worthy successor. It’s a solid competitor in the highly lucrative mid-range smartphone market. The Galaxy A51 does everything that you’d expect a device of its caliber to do without breaking a sweat. Lastly, customers won’t have much to complain about with the Galaxy A31. It’s incredibly clear in its purpose and because of that, it’s worthy of being on this list.

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Galaxy S21 to offer hefty price cut over Galaxy S20 series: rumor

Samsung intends to make the Galaxy S21 considerably cheaper compared to the Galaxy S20 price tag, according to a new rumor out of South Korea. The lowest-end member of the next Galaxy S generation is said to retail at between $849 and $899, down from $999 (1.24 million won) for the most affordable Galaxy S20. A similar price cut awaits the Galaxy S21+, rumored to debut at between $1049 and $1099, whereas the Galaxy S20+ was introduced with a $1,199 price tag.

Likewise, the Galaxy S21 Ultra should retail at the equivalent of between $1,249 and $1,299, as per the same Korean insider. This year’s Galaxy S20 Ultra started at $1,399 in the U.S. Its European price, meanwhile, hovered around the €1,349 mark.

It’s high time for Samsung to stop with the yearly price increases

None of the aforementioned figures have been set in stone but simply represent the price range Samsung is currently considering for its next trio of flagships, the source claims. And while it remains to be seen what the official pricing of the Galaxy S21 series is going to be, we’re definitely keeping our fingers crossed for Samsung to stop with the yearly price increases. Especially given how its last several flagship generations offered mostly iterative upgrades.

Namely, all of the company’s pioneering mobile technologies have seemingly gone to the new Galaxy Z series of foldable smartphones, with the notable exception of 120Hz displays. And even those silky smooth refresh rates were only perfected with the Galaxy Note 20 range. Whose pricing structure was pretty ridiculous, at least from a consumer perspective.

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Best Samsung Galaxy Tablets in December 2020

Nobody makes Android tablets the way Samsung does. The company is an outlier as it still comes out with a flagship Android tablet every year. As part of the company’s vision to offer something for everyone, Samsung’s lineup also includes mid-range and affordable options. Its flagship tablets have really come into their own over the past few years.

This variety can often present a challenge to those who just want to know what the best Samsung Galaxy tablets are. To help them out, we have created this list of best Samsung tablets which breaks down the strength of each option and explains who should buy them, and why. In addition to detailed information about each tablet, you’ll also find links to our in-depth reviews for these tablets.

Our Best Samsung Tablets List For December 2020

Samsung has treated us to two new high-end tablets this year. This is the first time that we’re seeing it launch two separate models of its flagship tablet. The Galaxy Tab S7+ is accompanied by the Galaxy Tab S7. Some of the company’s earlier tablets have also made it on the list as they offer good value for money.

Best Samsung Tablet – Spec monster: Galaxy Tab S7+

The Galaxy Tab S7+ is surely one of the best tablets that Samsung has ever made. It has a beautiful metal build and feels absolutely premium. It also happens to be the first flagship tablet from Samsung to feature a 12.4-inch display. It’s not just any display, either. This Super AMOLED panel has a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

It’s powered by a top-of-the-line chipset and paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There’s also a chunky 10,090mAh battery. 5G support is present onboard. The Galaxy Tab S7+ is an absolute productivity champ with features like Multi-Active Window and wireless DeX. Samsung has also improved its S Pen by reducing latency and added more functionality.

Reasons to buy: Big and beautiful display, 120Hz refresh rate, great performance and battery life.

Who should buy: Customers who need a tablet for their work from home setup and enterprise customers for business applications.

Galaxy Tab S7+ Specs | Galaxy Tab S7+ Review | Buy Galaxy Tab S7+ from Amazon

Best Samsung Tablet – Productivity: Galaxy Tab S6

Much like its successor, the Galaxy Tab S6 was undoubtedly the best Android tablet to be released in 2019. It was also the first time that Samsung shipped its flagship tablet with the latest high-end chipset. Samsung initially released the LTE model only but later followed up with a separate 5G model.

The Galaxy Tab S6 also happened to be the first Samsung tablet to feature a dual camera setup at the back. Despite being a year old, it’s still one of the best Samsung tablets for its $729 price tag, and can often be purchased at a discount these days. That’s because it offers a better display than the base Galaxy Tab S7 and there’s really no significant difference in performance.

Reasons to buy: Great build quality, separate 5G variant, Super AMOLED display and dual cameras.

Who should buy: Anyone who needs a powerful Android tablet and feels that the Galaxy Tab S7+ is just too much for them.

Galaxy Tab S6 Specs | Galaxy Tab S6 Review | Buy Galaxy Tab S6 from Amazon

Best Samsung Tablet – Entertainment: Galaxy Tab S5e

Do you only need a tablet to watch Netflix, occasionally browse the internet and use social media apps? The Galaxy Tab S5e is the best option for you. Granted, all of this can also be done by the most basic of tablets, but there won’t be any frustrating performance issues with the Galaxy Tab S5e.

The $479 Galaxy Tab S5e was Samsung’s thinnest tablet when it came out, yet it got a beautiful metal build and a gorgeous 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display. You really can’t beat the quality of Samsung’s AMOLED display and watching video content on it is truly a visual delight. Rich sound is provided by its AKG-tuned quad speakers, making it a well-rounded device for chilling with on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Reasons to buy: Incredibly light and thin, exceptional display, quad speakers and side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Who should buy: Customers who want a tablet purely for the purpose of consuming multimedia content.

Galaxy Tab S5e Specs | Galaxy Tab S5e Review | Buy Galaxy Tab S5e from Amazon

Best Samsung Tablet – S Pen on a budget: Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite earlier this year with the sole purpose of bringing the S Pen to the masses. Previously, one needed to purchase Samsung’s flagship tablet just to get the S Pen experience. With the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, Samsung has significantly lowered that barrier of entry.

It still feels sufficiently premium thanks to its metal body. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite also has something that none of the tablets mentioned above have: a 3.5mm headphone jack. Don’t expect a gorgeous AMOLED panel, though, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has a 10.4-inch LCD display. The tablet isn’t suited to heavy workloads but if you don’t need that much power, at $429 it’s a great option for those who want the S Pen experience without breaking the bank. It’s often available for purchase online at a decent discount.

Reasons to buy: Affordable, S Pen, 3.5mm headphone jack and good build quality.

Who should buy: Those that don’t require a powerful tablet but would like to have the S Pen experience without spending a fortune.

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Specs | Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Review | Buy Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from Amazon

Why These Are The Best Samsung Tablets This Month

The Galaxy Tab S7+ is absolutely one of the best tablets that Samsung has made. It’s packed to the gills with tech and is a great fit for any work from home setup. There’s no question about it being on the list of best Samsung tablets. The same can’t be said for the Galaxy Tab S7, though, which is why the Galaxy Tab S6 finds its way on the list. Even though it’s a year old, it’s still a great option for those who need a productivity tool but don’t necessarily feel the need to buy the latest model.

Samsung continues to sell the Galaxy Tab S5e as well because it fits nicely into its tablet lineup. This isn’t really meant for any heavy workloads but is a great option for watching content. The display is gorgeous and the tablet itself is impossibly thin, making for a very comfortable user experience.

Lastly, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a viable option for customers who want to experience the S Pen on a large display but don’t need a flagship tablet. It offers them the opportunity to experience the best of what the S Pen has to offer at a reasonable price point.

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Best Samsung Watch in 2020

Samsung releases new smartwatches every year. They’re much loved by its customers across the globe. The company went in a different direction for its smartwatches when it decided to embrace the circular design, allowing it to offer customers a more natural user experience. It also uses its own Tizen platform for these devices so that it can offer more functionality.

It has taken Samsung some time to perfect its smartwatch philosophy. The Galaxy Gear, released in 2013, was its very first smartwatch and quite far from being the best Samsung watch. Samsung made significant improvements to its watches in the years since. It ended up shifting entirely to Tizen OS, adopting a circular design, a physical rotating bezel for navigation and launched LTE models.

The great thing about Samsung smartwatches is that they’re not just compatible with the company’s Galaxy smartphones. Not only can you use them with any Android phone, but Samsung has also even made its watches compatible with iPhones. This enables people who may not be part of the Galaxy ecosystem to also own a Samsung watch. However, to get the best possible user experience from them, they should always be used in conjunction with a Galaxy phone.

These are some of the best Samsung smartwatches available today. The list has been put together by our expert reviewers. It includes the latest models as well as Samsung smartwatches that provide the best value for money in 2020.

Our Best Samsung Watch List

Our list of best Samsung smartwatches for 2020 includes the Galaxy Watch 3. It’s the company’s newest watch and it brings several new features in addition to design improvements. A couple of models from last year are present as well since they provide good value for money. Since these watches all run on Samsung’s own software, the company has a bit more flexibility in extending new features even to older models.

Best Samsung Watch – Overall: Galaxy Watch 3

The Galaxy Watch 3 is the true successor to Samsung’s popular Galaxy Watch. It has a physical rotating bezel, a refined design and comes with a genuine leather strap out of the box. It’s the best overall Samsung watch because it’s the latest model and it also brings several new features.

It can monitor blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation and heart rate in addition to several other metrics. It’s also possible to take an ECG reading with the Galaxy Watch 3. All of Samsung’s health and fitness tracking features are onboard in addition to enhancements for the messaging features. The Galaxy Watch 3 is also the first Samsung smartwatch to be offered in Titanium. Prices start at $399.

Reasons to buy: Exceptional design, robust build quality, great health and fitness features.

Who should buy: Those who love the physical rotating bezel, fashionistas and loyal Samsung fans.

Galaxy Watch 3 Review | Buy Galaxy Watch 3 on Amazon

Best Samsung Watch – Fitness Tracking: Galaxy Watch Active 2

Samsung’s 2019 lineup was entirely focused on customers who live the active lifestyle. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 improved upon its predecessor in more ways than one. It was offered in larger sizes with increased battery capacity and additional fitness tracking features. Samsung also improved the accuracy of the sensors used to track fitness metrics.

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 also included a digital rotating bezel. It provided users with a unique way of navigating the interface of their smartwatch. Features like ECG and blood pressure monitoring were first introduced with the Galaxy Watch Active 2. It remains a viable option for those who primarily want a smartwatch for fitness tracking. Prices start at $249.

Through a recent software update, Samsung has brought many of the Galaxy Watch 3’s new features to the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Reasons to buy: Larger sizes, health and fitness tracking features and a more affordable price.

Who should buy: Customers who want a smartwatch that offers great health and fitness tracking and looks great doing it.

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Review | Buy Galaxy Watch Active 2 on Amazon

Best Samsung Watch – Value for money: Galaxy Watch Active

Released in early 2019, the Galaxy Watch Active makes it on our list of best Samsung smartwatches because it now offers great value for money. Those who prefer a compact smartwatch should opt for it as it’s only available in the smaller 40mm size and happens to be incredibly light.

While it doesn’t have the advanced monitoring features like the Galaxy Watch Active 2, it can track the same number of workouts and can also perform sleep tracking. It didn’t feature a physical rotating bezel but Samsung later enabled the digital bezel feature through a software update. Prices start at $199.

Reasons to buy: More compact size, fitness tracking, often available for under retail price due to discounts.

Who should buy: Those who like smaller watches and just want robust fitness tracking without breaking the bank.

Galaxy Watch Active Review | Buy Galaxy Watch Active on Amazon

Best Samsung Watch – Battery Champ: Galaxy Watch

The Galaxy Watch was far from a budget option when it came out in 2018. It quickly became popular because of its design and the physical rotating bezel. Not only does it look great, but it also offers many of the same health and fitness tracking features.

It also offers the most battery capacity of any Samsung smartwatch to date, thereby making it the battery champ on our list of the best Samsung smartwatches. The company continues to use the same Exynos 9611 chipset that it has in all of the models released since so there’s really no performance gap to be worried about. Like the other models, it supports Samsung Pay and even has an integrated GPS. Prices start at $259.

Reasons to buy: Great battery life, robust design and amazing build quality. Often sells for lower than retail online.

Who should buy: Customers who prioritize battery life above all else and want a full-fledged smartwatch for less.

Galaxy Watch Review | Buy Galaxy Watch on Amazon

Why These Are The Best Samsung Smartwatches In 2020

The Galaxy Watch 3 is the best overall because it’s the latest Samsung smartwatch. It also has the most features and one of the most refined designs we have seen. The return of the physical rotating bezel is a welcome change as well. It enables those who may have been holding out to go ahead and purchase a new Samsung smartwatch.

Samsung’s fitness-focused watches, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Galaxy Watch Active, remain attractive options because they offer great health and fitness tracking features. They’re more affordable now as well since they’ve been out for a year and can often be picked up at a discount.

Lastly, the Galaxy Watch certainly deserves a place on our best Samsung watch list. It still remains a fan-favorite and even though it doesn’t have some of the more advanced features, the Galaxy Watch is no slouch even two years after it was released.

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What is the newest Samsung phone? – December 2020

It has often been difficult to keep track of the newest Samsung phone given that the company releases so many throughout the year. Samsung has dozens of models across different series which cater to all price ranges. This page will be updated on a monthly basis to ensure that you can always know what is the newest Samsung phone in each series.

The latest Galaxy Phone in every series

Galaxy Z Fold 2

The highly anticipated successor to the original Galaxy Fold has finally been unveiled. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was made official alongside the new Galaxy Note lineup on August 5. Samsung will start taking pre-orders for the device from September 1. That’s also when the company revealed more details about the device.

It comes with a larger 6.3-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch foldable display at 120Hz refresh rate. The internal display is more durable as its made out of Ultra Thin Glass. It gets flagship-level internals including the Snapdragon 865+ with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Check our Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs page for the detailed specs of this device.

The camera setup of this device includes a 12-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 12-megapixel ultra wide and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is available for pre-order now and will be released on September 18. It costs $1,999 and is offered in Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze color options.

Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung’s second foldable smartphone wasn’t launched as part of its Galaxy Fold series. The company decided to launch it as the Galaxy Z Flip instead. The Galaxy Z Flip was released in February and has quickly become one of the most highly sought after foldable smartphones on the market, and for good reason.

As we point out in our Galaxy Z Flip review, the device feels surprisingly normal despite the fact that it can fold in half into something you can easily wrap your hand around. It features 2019 flagship-level specs with a Snapdragon 855+ processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There’s also a 12-megapixel f/1.8 wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide camera at the back. Selfie duties are handled by a 10-megapixel f/2.4 camera embedded in a punch hole in the 6.7-inch foldable display. It also has a combined battery capacity of 3,300mAh.

The Galaxy Z Flip is available far more widely than the Galaxy Fold was. It costs $1,380 and comes in three colors – Mirror Purple, Mirror Black and in select markets, Mirror Gold.

Galaxy Note

August is Galaxy Note month and right on cue, Samsung has unveiled two new handsets this time around as well. The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are now official and available for pre-order. They’ll go on sale come August 21.

There are some major differences between the two models. The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra feature a 6.7-inch flat FHD+ display and a 6.9-inch Quad HD+ curved display with dynamic 120Hz refresh rate. The former doesn’t have a microSD card slot while the latter does. Both don’t support 45W super fast charging, maxing out at 25W instead.

While the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra retains the signature metal and glass build that Samsung flagships have become familiar far, the Galaxy Note 20 only gets a plastic back. That’s a surprising decision Samsung has made this year, in addition to not offering 120Hz refresh rate on the smaller handset.

They also use the same Exynos 990/Snapdragon 865+ chipsets with the Note 20 only getting 8GB RAM while the Ultra gets a 12GB RAM configuration as well with up to 512GB of storage. Check out our hands-on to learn more about these phones and visit our devices page for the full Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra specs.

Prices start at $999 and $1,299 for the 5G Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra respectively.

Galaxy S

Much like it did last year, Samsung has launched three separate variants of the Galaxy S20 series in 2020. Therefore, the newest Samsung phones in the Galaxy S lineup are the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The entire lineup is powered by the same Exynos 990/Snapdragon 865 chip with varying RAM and storage options on some variants. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate display. This is also the first time that the entire series is 5G-enabled, only select markets have got units that only support LTE.

The Galaxy S20 is the smallest of the bunch with a 6.2-inch display. Its camera setup consists of a 12-megapixel f/2.8 OIS primary sensor, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide and a 64-megapixel f/2.0 OIS telephoto camera. There’s a 4,000mAh battery with support for Wireless PowerShare. The handset ships with 12GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy S20+ has a larger 6.7-inch display but the same camera setup with the ToF sensor being the only addition. Both devices have a 10-megapixel front camera while the Galaxy S20+ is also available with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It also has a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both handsets feature Super Resolution Zoom up to 30X.

Samsung has truly thrown everything and the kitchen skin at the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It has a massive 6.9-inch display and a truly bonkers camera setup. There’s a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor accompanied by a ToF sensor. A 40-megapixel selfie camera is also present. The 5,000mAh battery is the biggest we have seen yet in a Galaxy S flagship. The handset also touts up to 100X Space Zoom. It’s available in 12GB/128GB and 16GB/512GB configurations.

Prices start at $999 for the Galaxy S20, $1,199 for the Galaxy S20+, and $1,399 for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Read our Galaxy S20/S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra hands-on reviews to learn more about these devices.

Galaxy Fan Edition

Samsung has brought back the Fan Edition moniker and has also confirmed that it will release new Fan Edition models of its flagships every year. It’s kicking things off with the Galaxy S20 FE which is being marketed as a flagship in its own right.

Unveiled in September 2020, the Galaxy S20 FE brings many of the best features that were introduced with the Galaxy S20 lineup earlier this year. It gets a 6.5-inch FHD+ flat 120Hz refresh rate display, the same Exynos 990/Snapdragon 865 chipset, stereo speakers, a large 4,500mAh battery and three years of Android OS upgrades.

The Galaxy S20 FE also comes with a triple-camera system at the back which includes a 12-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel sensor in addition to an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and 30x Space Zoom. A 32-megapixel camera is present up front.

Samsung is now selling the Galaxy S20 FE. Prices start at $699 for the 5G variant in the United States.

Galaxy A

Samsung has significantly expanded its Galaxy A series over the past couple of years. It now offers over a dozen smartphones across all price ranges. You can get a entry level device like the Galaxy A10 and a 5G-capable device like the Galaxy A90 5G.

The Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s are now the latest Galaxy phone in this series. These are actually Samsung’s first 2021 budget handsets. They were unveiled in the last week of November and will be released across the globe in January.

The Galaxy A12 comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT display. The MediaTek Helio P35 chipset is available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s also a 5,000mAh battery under the hood with support for 15W fast charging.

Its camera setup includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor, a 5-megapixel ultra-wide as well as depth and macro sensors of 2-megapixel each. There’s an 8-megapixel selfie camera as well. Prices for the Galaxy A12 start at 179 euro.

The Galaxy A02s also features a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT display with a 1.8GHz octa-core processor that’s paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. A 5,000mAh battery is also present with 15W fast charging support. The triple camera setup at the back consists of a 13-megapixel primary, 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors. A 5-megapixel selfie camera is also present.

Samsung is going to release the Galaxy A02s in February 2021. It’s priced at 150 euro.

Galaxy M

Samsung introduced its Galaxy M lineup earlier this year. It’s a new budget lineup aimed primarily at India with features that were previously never seen on devices in this price range from Samsung. The series is also unique in that Samsung only sells the Galaxy M devices online.

The Galaxy M51 is currently the latest handset in this budget series. It comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a Snapdragon 730G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The handset runs the latest version of One UI Core out of the box. All of this is paired with a massive 7,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.

The rear quad camera includes a 64-megapixel primary, 12-megapixel ultra-wide and 5-megapixel depth camera in addition to a 5-megapixel macro sensor. There’s a 32-megapixel camera upfront.

Samsung is now taking pre-orders for the Galaxy M51 in Germany for 360 euro in blue and black colors. It will be available in markets like India soon.

Bear in mind that this list only tells you about the newest Samsung phone in every series, not what’s the best in a given price range. It’s to show you what the latest phone is so that you know what to look out for when buying a new Samsung smartphone.

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