Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: Have the clone wars begun?

A new foldable phone has been officially announced in China — not by Samsung but by one of its rivals — and it looks as if it was heavily inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It’s called the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, and much like the Huawei Mate X2, it follows the design standard that was established by Samsung’s foldable series roughly two years ago. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a book-like design with a foldable...

The Galaxy A51 gets another discount as US customers wait for its sequel

The Galaxy A52 might be the most exciting mid-range phone of the year but it is not yet available for purchase everywhere. It’s missing from store shelves in the USA, but the next-best thing — the Galaxy A51 — is now available at a discount of 13%. Amazon is selling the factory unlocked Galaxy A51 with 128GB of storage in the USA for $349, down $50 from the usual $399 price. The offer is only available for the Galaxy A51 in black and it doesn’t apply...

The Galaxy Tab S7 series reaches a new low price with the latest discounts

Samsung continues leading the Android tablet market by a huge margin. If you’re in the market for a high-end solution, there’s no better option than the Galaxy Tab S7 or the Galaxy Tab S7+, so it’s a good thing that both tablets are now available at their lowest price yet. Amazon is now selling the Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S7+ at a discount of up to 25% depending on variant. The Wi-Fi-only...

Samsung SDI was the third-largest smartphone battery maker in 2020

Samsung SDI was among the top 3 smartphone battery manufacturers in 2020. Global revenue from all manufacturers combined reached a total of $7.5 billion last year, and Samsung was able to capture 15% of the market. The segment was led by Amperex Technology (ATL) with a market share of 42%. LG Chem was the second-largest smartphone battery manufacturer with a 26% share, and the remaining 17% market...

First Samsung Quantum Dot TV prototype coming this spring

The first-ever Quantum Dot TV prototype from Samsung Display will be delivered to Samsung Electronics in late spring, according to a new report from the Far East. Dubbed QD-OLED, the technology has yet to be implemented into a consumer-level device. That state of affairs does not necessarily stem from any technical limitations, either. Instead, Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display have reportedly been at odds regarding the future of television...

Samsung vows to make Exynos processors based on ARM’s new architecture

Samsung makes Exynos processors based on ARM’s microarchitecture. The latest Exynos chipsets such as the Exynos 1080 and the Exynos 2100 use the ARMv8.2-A design. Yesterday, ARM unveiled its brand new ARMv9 architecture, and Samsung announced that it will release Exynos chips based on ARM’s new design in the future. ARM’s brand new architecture comes almost a decade after the launch of ARMv8...

The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G product ecosystem gets a 30% discount

Samsung has launched an exciting new deal in the USA involving the entire Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G ecosystem. Prospective buyers now have an opportunity to purchase the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G along with a 45mm Galaxy Watch 3 Bluetooth, a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro, a Wireless Charger Trio, and a Clear Protective case for the flagship phone, all for just $1,400. The latest deal shaves more than $500...

April 2021 Android security update joins the Galaxy Fold

The April 2021 Android security update is being inducted into the Galaxy Fold as of yesterday. Samsung’s latest patch for its seminal flexible-display device was first sighted in France, identified by version number F900FXXU4EUCF. Based on the said package name, some additional performance improvements, bug fixes, or both are part of the latest OTA download, as well. Samsung has yet to share a detailed changelog accompanying this release, but...

Samsung starts rolling out One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy M21

Samsung has been nothing short of awesome over the past few months in terms of software updates. The company has already rolled out the Android 11 update to dozens of smartphones and tablets. Now, it is releasing the One UI 3.1 update to various Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy M21. The One UI 3.1 (Core) update is now rolling out to the Galaxy M21 in India. The latest software update, which has...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Get a free Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)!

We’re switching things up in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. Enter now for a chance t win a free Galaxy Tab A7 (2020). The Wi-Fi variant of this capable tablet, to be precise. The Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) was launched primarily as an affordable media consumption tablet. As we mentioned in our review of the device, it’s perfect for watching videos, casual gaming and browsing. As always, our giveaway is open for everyone. Simply use the widget pasted...

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Win the brand new Galaxy A52!

We’re back with the SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. The Samsung product on offer this week is a pretty special device. We’re giving away the brand new Galaxy A52 which is without a doubt one of the best mid-rangers yet from Samsung. It’s packed to the brim with new technology. The Galaxy A52 features a 90Hz refresh rate display, a powerful new processor, improved cameras and comes with the guarantee of three major Android OS upgrades. Check out our Galaxy...

April 2021 security update rollout reaches Galaxy Tab S6

The April 2021 security update started rolling out to Samsung devices over the last 24 hours, with the Galaxy Tab S6 being the latest to join the fold. The newest over-the-air package targeting the 2019 slate has been designated as the release version T865XXU4CUC1. Its staged deployment began yesterday in Germany and more countries are expected to follow shortly. While only the SIM-enabled version of the Galaxy Tab S6 (SM-T865) has started making...

Samsung TV Plus is now available in India

Samsung’s free video streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, is now available in India. Samsung TV Plus offers access to ad-supported video content, including documentaries, movies, music videos, news, sports, TV shows, and more. The company said that it launched Samsung TV Plus in India following a change in consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic. Samsung TV Plus will be available in India on all smart TVs from the company released since...

April 2021 security patch is now rolling out to Galaxy S10 series

Samsung started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S21 series just two days ago. Now, the latest security patch from the company has reached the Galaxy S10 series, at least in a few markets. That’s quite impressive from Samsung in terms of software updates for older smartphones, especially considering that April 2021 isn’t even here yet. A new software update, which bears firmware...

Galaxy S20 FE 5G with Snapdragon 865 processor launched in India

Almost six months after launching the Galaxy S20 FE (4G) in India, Samsung has finally launched its 5G variant in the country. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 processor is now available in India, which is a slap in the face of anyone who spent money to buy the Galaxy S20 FE in India last year, given its poor Exynos 990 processor. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is priced at INR 47,999 (around $650)...