Galaxy F52 5G inches closer to launch as its battery capacity gets revealed

Samsung is working on two new smartphones based on the recently-released Galaxy A52 5G: Galaxy F52 5G and the Galaxy M62 5G. Both smartphones started showing signs of their existence last month, and now, the Galaxy F52 5G’s battery capacity, software version, and dimensions have been revealed.

The Galaxy F52 5G (SM-E5260) cleared through TENAA certification earlier today. According to the supporting documents, the Galaxy F52 5G is powered by a 4,350mAh battery. The upcoming smartphone will run Android 11 out of the box and measure 164.63 × 76.3 × 8.7mm. The Galaxy F52 5G is also said to feature a dual-SIM card slot, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.1. The phone’s 3C certification had revealed that it supports 25W fast charging. Going by the phone’s model number, it could be launched in China.

Interestingly, the TENAA certification mentions the phone’s applicant as Huawei Technologies and the manufacturer as Samsung Electronics. It could probably be a mistake on TENAA’s part, but we will get to know more about the phone over the coming weeks. If it is really based on the Galaxy A52 5G, we can expect the Galaxy F52 5G to feature a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 750G processor, a 64MP quad-camera setup with OIS, and IP67 certification.

The Galaxy M62 5G could make it to developing markets like India, and it could feature specifications similar to the Galaxy F52 5G. However, it could have a much bigger battery (6,000mAh or more), matching other Galaxy M series smartphones. The device appeared on the BIS website a few days ago, pointing towards its India launch. Samsung is planning to launch more mid-range 5G smartphones this year.

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Galaxy Tab Active 3 has joined the Android 11 party with the latest update

Samsung’s continuing its successful streak of firmware updates and the company is now bringing the Android 11-based One UI 3 update to the Galaxy Tab Active 3. The rollout is taking place in Europe, with Switzerland seemingly being the first market to receive it, though availability should expand gradually into other countries across the old continent.

As expected, the new firmware is accompanied by the more recent March 2021 security patch, which is of course only a small portion of the latest release. The star of the show is Android 11 and the newer version of One UI. The user interface is modernized all throughout, and native apps have also been updated with elements that are easier to reach and read.

The new Android 11 update for the Galaxy Tab Active 3 carries firmware number T575XXU3BUD5, and tablet users should be able to download it from the Settings app under the Software update category.

As usual, SamMobile offers an alternative way of acquiring new firmware updates without having to wait for the OTA notification to arrive. You can visit our firmware archive and check if the update is available for the Galaxy Tab Active 3 (SM-T575) in your region. If it is, you can download and install it manually on your tablet using a Windows PC.

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Samsung Internet gets Web Monetization capabilities with new Coil add-on

Samsung Internet is seemingly getting better with each passing month. Back in March we discussed 7 reasons why Samsung Internet is the best mobile browser around, and now we can add yet another entry to that list. Coil — the company dedicated to building a better business model for the web — has just released the Coil add-on for the Samsung Internet browser, giving users an alternative way to supporting their favorite content creators.

Coil is based on an open technology called Web Monetization that allows subscribers to support content creators without having to rely on advertising, tracking, or other methods. Essentially, Coil users pay a fixed monthly fee while the aforementioned Web Monetization technology enables streaming micropayments to instantly flow to websites as users consume content. It’s a one-stop service for supporting your favorite websites and content creators, and it’s now integrated with Samsung Internet.

The Coil add-on is available for download from the Galaxy Store. The add-on is obtainable for free and the Coil membership costs $5 per month. With the membership enabled, the add-on will automatically detect web monetized sites and reward creators anonymously. According to Coil CEO and Founder Stefan Thomas, the launch of the add-on for Samsung Internet represents a win for consumers who want an easy way to pay for content and support creators without sacrificing their privacy or suffering through distracting ads and paywalls.

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Galaxy A52 vs Galaxy A72 software updates: The A52 has a big advantage

The Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 are two of the best mid-range phones money can buy right now, but while both devices are fantastic in their own rights, there are a few reasons why the Galaxy A52 is the preferred solution by many.

Even though it’s cheaper, the Galaxy A52 comes in a 5G variant that has a faster chipset and a better display. The differences between the Galaxy A52 and A72 aren’t strictly limited to hardware either, and the reality of the situation is that Galaxy A52 owners will benefit from better software support.

Security patches make the difference

To be clear, both the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 ship with One UI 3.1, and they’re both eligible for three major Android OS updates. This is a pretty big deal, especially given the fact that rival budget phones are sometimes limited to a single OS update throughout their lifetime.

Even so, Samsung is treating the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 differently as far as software support is concerned, and if you’re a fan of timely security patches, you’ll be better off buying the Galaxy A52 instead of the more expensive model.

It may seem counterintuitive given the difference in price between the two smartphone models, but it’s true. The Galaxy A52 benefits from monthly security patches, whereas the Galaxy A72 was added to the quarterly update schedule at launch.

This isn’t something entirely new but it is worth pointing out. Indeed, the older Galaxy A5 models have also benefitted from timelier security patches compared to the old Galaxy A7 alternatives, so just in case you were wondering if Samsung has changed its mind in the meantime, well, it hasn’t.

Galaxy A52 review | Galaxy A72 review

Galaxy A52

• Model: SM-A525F
• Dimensions: Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.5 inch / 165.10 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 720G
• Camera: 64MP

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Galaxy A72

• Model: SM-A725F
• Dimensions: Bar: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 720G
• Camera: 64MP

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Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Premier perks include a $75 box of sweets

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Premier service has just been enriched with one of the most unusual perks, as Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip owners can now enjoy a complementary dessert box from the Michelin-rated New French restaurant Daniel. The restaurant is owned by Chef Daniel Boulud who has been involved with several Samsung marketing campaigns over the years. The box of sweets includes the Chef’s famous Madeleines and Canelé, and it’s valued at $75.

In addition to this latest perk brought to you by Samsung in partnership with Michelin Guide, Samsung is also giving Galaxy Z Premier customers a full year of FoundersCard membership. This is not a new development per se, as the FoundersCard membership has been available for Galaxy Z Premier customers from day-one, but the free membership was limited to 6 months up until now.

Do keep in mind that Chef Boulud’s signature French sweets perk is available for a limited time only, and deliveries will take up to 4 weeks.

Galaxy Z Premier service is richer than ever before

Since it was first introduced along with the original Galaxy Fold, the Galaxy Z Premier service has grown to offer customers a wider range of benefits and incentives, and we’re not referring just to a box of sweets, as delicious as they may be.

The Galaxy Z Premier service now includes 6 months of obé Fitness, 6 months of LinkedIn Premium Career membership, and now one year of FoundersCard membership instead of 6 months. You can refer to the official Galaxy Z Premier benefits page for more details on the service as well as the latest perks.

Galaxy Z Fold 2

• Model: SM-F916B
• Dimensions: Folded: 159.2 x 68.0 x 16.8 mm
  Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
  
• Display: 7.6 inch / 193.04 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Z Flip 5G

• Model: SM-F707B
• Dimensions: Folded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
  Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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The Galaxy M12 is officially coming to Europe in a matter of weeks

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy M12 to Europe, the company revealed earlier today while confirming that Spain will be among the first European markets to sell it. The Galaxy M12 will be released in Spain on May 2, but pre-orders will go live today and early adopters will benefit from a €50 discount.

The Galaxy M12 will be released in Spain in two main variants: one with 64GB of built-in storage and the other boasting 128GB. The entry-level model will be released for €209, while the 128GB variant costs €229.

Is a 90Hz display on a budget worth it?

Yes it does. Surprisingly, we found out during our Galaxy M12 review that the 90Hz panel performs very well, despite the fact that the M12 is a budget-oriented phone and literally Samsung’s cheapest 90Hz-enabled smartphone to date.

The Galaxy M12, powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, is capable of delivering fluid scrolling and animations in most apps, though the 90Hz refresh rate comes at a cost, as the quality of the display itself is rather mediocre. Nevertheless, performance is surprising and battery life is fantastic, so there’s a lot to like about this budget 90Hz device, especially for the price and considering the €50 discount for early adopters.

Will you be buying the Galaxy M12 in Europe, and if so, will this be your first time experiencing a high-refresh rate smartphone display? Leave a comment below.

Galaxy M12 review

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Buddhist monks in Korea request for leniency on jailed Samsung vice chairman

Samsung’s vice chairman Lee Jae-yong was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison earlier this year. He was found guilty of bribing an associate of former South Korean president to force the merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T, which allowed him to take control of Samsung Electronics. While Lee isn’t interested in getting out of jail, Buddhist monks of the highest order have called for leniency in this matter.

According to reports coming out of South Korea, the head monks of the 24 branch temples of the Jogye Order have pleaded with President Moon Jae-in and two other politicians to give jailed Lee a second chance. The Jogye Order is South Korea’s largest Buddhist sect, and it is rare for its head monks to release a joint statement for leniency of a jailed businessman.

While the monks didn’t request a pardon, they said that Lee deserves a chance to repent his past and fulfill the commitments that he had made last year. They also called on the public to see whether Lee lives up to his past promises. Their joint statement was delivered to South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, and National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug.

The monks said in a joint statement, “We understand that Mr. Lee has made plenty of efforts to repent on his past and even released a public apology prior to the court’s ruling. In the statement, he admitted Samsung didn’t play by the rules and was unethical. He also said he was sorry for being unable to respond to the heightened social norms of society.”

Lee Jae-yong isn’t allowed to work for Samsung for five years once he is released from jail. This decision by the court has put the company in a state of crisis. It was revealed yesterday that the company wants Lee back at the helm before announcing a $62.7 billion investment to expand its semiconductor production amid the ongoing global chip crisis.

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Upcoming mid-range Galaxy A22 looks the part in fresh case renders

The Galaxy A22 continues to elude the market but this could change soon. At least one third-party case manufacturer appears to have obtained detailed information regarding the Galaxy A22’s exterior design ahead of the phone’s debut, and case renders have now emerged online.

The renders reveal a square-shaped camera housing similar to the Galaxy F62 / Galaxy M62 / Galaxy F12 / Galaxy M12, though the renders don’t necessarily confirm the exact sensor arrangement. Likewise, the LED flash appears to be contained within the camera housing as opposed to sitting on the outside, though this would suggest that the Galaxy A22 has three rear-facing sensors as opposed to the alleged quad-camera setup.

The case renders also reveal a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right edge of the phone, just below the volume rocker. The top of the device seemingly accommodates a 3.5mm headphone jack, and the screen is depicted as having an Infinity-V notch. However, it’s worth noting that case manufacturers don’t always get this particular detail right because the display doesn’t usually dictate their case designs. On the other hand, the Galaxy A22 will be a budget phone and the Infinity V display is appropriate for the segment.

Judging by previous leaks and rumors, the Galaxy A22 should be released in 4G and 5G flavors, meaning it could become Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone at launch, dethroning the Galaxy A32 5G in the process. The phone’s color options have previously been (unofficially) confirmed and the 5G variant, at least, is expected to hit the shelves in gray, white, light green, and purple.

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Mysterious Galaxy F52 5G reminds us it exists after visiting the WFA

It’s been a while since the alleged Galaxy F52 5G was spotted in the database of China’s 3C but the device is apparently real and it’s being prepared for release. The same smartphone was greenlit by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier today, and the application confirms that the phone is running Android 11.

Not much else was disclosed by the WFA, except for the SM-E5260 model number. It’s the same as before and it’s the only evidence to suggest that the phone should hit the shelves bearing the Galaxy F52 5G moniker.

Galaxy F52 5G specifications remain a mystery but clues exist

Neither 3C nor the WFA have revealed much about the specs, but the SM-E5260 model number strongly suggests that the Galaxy F52 is yet another rebranded device, this time based on the Galaxy A52 5G.

Assuming that the Galaxy F52 5G will have the same exact specifications as the A-branded model, we’re looking at a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 750G chipset, a quad-camera combo including a 64MP main sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide shooter.

There’s no guarantee that the Galaxy F52 5G won’t have any changes compared to the Galaxy A52 5G, especially since it might be planned for developing markets, but we’ll have to wait and see. The WFA approval indicates that the phone’s official announcement shouldn’t elude us for much longer.

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Samsung debuts free 7-day trial program for Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 2

Samsung really wants you to try out its foldable phones, and if you reside in Singapore, the company is now giving you the opportunity to take the Galaxy Z Flip 5G or the Galaxy Z Fold 2 out for a spin without spending a dime. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Free Trial program in Singapore, offering prospective buyers a 7-day tryout period as well as a discount on other products should they decide to keep the foldable device for themselves.

This is unlike the 60-day paid trial for foldables that was introduced to the UK market at the beginning of the month. That particular program allows customers to trade in the device at full purchase price once the trial period ends. In contrast, the Galaxy Free Trail program in Singapore lets customers try these foldable devices for 7 days, free of charge, with no strings attached.

An opportunity to receive a complementary Galaxy Watch 3

Customers interested in trying out the Galaxy Z Flip or the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can book a device online and set a time and date for when they can collect the device from the desired Samsung Experience Store. The 7-day trial comes with 24/7 live support via the Samsung Members app, and once the trial period ends, customers can return the device at no cost — assuming it wasn’t damaged.

Samsung customers who decide to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or the Galaxy Z Flip 5G after the trial period ends will receive a $100 voucher that can be used when purchasing accessories, tablets or wearables at a Samsung Experience Store. In addition, Galaxy Z Fold 2 buyers who act before May 7 have a chance to receive a complementary 45mm Galaxy Watch 3 — while stocks last.

Not sure which foldable device to pick? Take a short quiz

Samsung fans who may want to try out the Galaxy Z Fold 2 or the Galaxy Z Flip can visit the official Galaxy Free Trial page for booking and additional details. And if you’re not sure which Galaxy Z foldable device is for you, you might be able to find the right answer by taking a short quiz. No, not one of SamMobile’s quizzes — though they can provide hours of fun — but one made by Samsung specifically for this trial program.

The quiz is available on the trial page linked above and it contains just a handful of questions. In short, if you’re looking for cutting-edge style, you’re probably going to enjoy the Galaxy Z Flip more. If you want cutting-edge innovation, Samsung is recommending the Galaxy Z Fold 2 instead.

As to whether or not the Galaxy Free Trial program will be introduced in other markets besides Singapore, sadly there’s no confirmation of this, so here’s to hoping Samsung has plans for additional regions.

Galaxy Z Flip review | Galaxy Z Fold 2 review
Galaxy Watch 3 review

Galaxy Z Fold 2

• Model: SM-F916B
• Dimensions: Folded: 159.2 x 68.0 x 16.8 mm
  Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm
  
• Display: 7.6 inch / 193.04 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Z Flip 5G

• Model: SM-F707B
• Dimensions: Folded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
  Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Watch 3 (45mm)

• Model: SM-R840
• Dimensions: Watch: 46.2 x 45.0 x 11.1 mm
  
• Display: 1.4 inch / 35.56 mm Circular Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9110
• Camera:

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Success of Samsung’s foldable phones depends a lot on Apple

Samsung is the only company that has launched foldable smartphones globally and has had some form of success. Since 2019, the company has launched four foldable phones with two different designs, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is often termed as the best foldable smartphone. While Samsung is far ahead of other firms in the foldable space, its success in the future will depend a lot on Apple.

Out of 1.5 billion smartphones that are sold annually worldwide, Samsung makes 300 million of them. When it comes to foldable phones, though, the company sold just 500,000 units in 2019 and had hoped to sell at least 4.5 million units in 2020. But the actual numbers were just 60% of the original target. While Samsung blames a lot of it on the ongoing COVID-19 situation, lower sales can also be attributed to sky-high prices of foldable phones. A lot of consumers also see foldable phones as experimental devices that may or may not succeed.

Samsung’s foldable phones haven’t been as successful as everyone had hoped

According to a report from South Korea, smartphone parts suppliers and industry insiders had hoped that Samsung’s foldable devices would bring breakthrough innovations and fuel the industry’s growth. Some of them now think that foldable smartphones do not offer enough utility, at least for their extremely high pricing. According to them, they may not be the breakthrough devices everyone was hoping for, and that Samsung needs to do better by making foldable devices more useful and accessible.

Since Samsung has decided not to release a Galaxy Note device this year, the company will depend a lot on its two upcoming foldable devices: Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. But due to their high prices, they may not match the sales of the Galaxy Note series. The Galaxy S21 series received a good response in Q1, and analysts expect a total annual sales of around 30 million units. While the numbers are higher than the Galaxy S20 (mid-20 million), they are not as high as the sales of older Galaxy S devices, which usually reached 35 million units every year.

Apple’s entry into the foldable space will help Samsung a lot

With Apple dominating the high-end segment and Chinese firms chewing away Samsung’s market share in the low-end and mid-range segments, the South Korean firm needs to do something groundbreaking in the foldable segment. While it can bring down the prices to increase sales, the move will hurt profitability. Industry insiders expect that the sales of foldable phones will rise if Apple enters the segment with its foldable iPhone.

Right now, Apple is reportedly testing prototypes of foldable display panels, and it doesn’t even have a working handset yet. If rumors are to be believed, the Cupertino-based tech giant has worked on concepts similar to the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and is leaning towards a design that opens up the screen to a size that is similar to the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max. However, nothing has been finalized yet, and it could take at least two years before we see a foldable iPhone.

Apple has all the marketing might and the laser focus needed to popularize the foldable form factor. It can bring in the developers and third-party brands to create a whole new ecosystem around foldable phones. And when the company does that sometime in the future, Samsung might finally see a meteoric rise in the sale of its own foldable devices.

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Samsung rules the global smartphone market once again

Samsung enjoys a dominant position in the global smartphone market as the top vendor. The company continues to push hard to ensure that depsite increasing competition, it doesn’t lose out on the top spot.

The latest report from a market tracker has revealed that Samsung was on top once again. The company remained the largest single mobile vendor globally in the first quarter of this year.

Samsung remains on top of the smartphone market

According to a report by Strategy Analytics, Samsung saw its smartphone shipments surge 32 percent year-over-year to 77 million units in the period ending March 2021. It accounted for 23 percent of the entire smartphone market.

Smartphone shipments have shown incredible growth this year after the challenging year that was 2020. Shipments across the globe in the first three months of 2021 have reached 340 million units. This is a 24 percent increase from the same period last year when the world was suddenly going into lockdown due to the COVID19 pandemic.

Samsung capitalized on the demand for affordable devices with the launch of its new Galaxy A series phones. The company expanded the lineup with new 4G and 5G phones earlier this year. These models contributed to its solid performance in the quarter. The figures for this quarter also represent the success that Samsung has seen with the Galaxy S21 series.

Apple took the second spot on the list with 57 million units shipped in the January-March 2021 period.

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If the Galaxy Z Flip 2 looks like this, who wouldn’t want to buy one!

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip last year. It was very well received even after the troubles of the original Galaxy Fold. Samsung had made a great decision to opt for the clamshell form factor. The sequel to this popular handset is now highly anticipated.

The company is due to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 2 in the coming months. Not much has been revealed about the device so far. A new concept provides us with an idea of what the Galaxy Z Flip 2 may look like. If it looks like this, who wouldn’t want one!

Galaxy Z Flip 2 concept sparks the imagination

The Galaxy Z Flip is already one of Samsung’s best phones by virtue of its design. Samsung ought to refine it further with the second generation to provide a product that’s truly in a class of its own.

This concept shows us the familiar form factor adorned with the Contour Cut camera housing that was introduced with the Galaxy S21 series. The subtle curves and the way the housing tapers off makes the device appear sleek and modern. The matching and contrast color combinations for the hinge will make it look more stylish as well.

It envisages a larger cover display than the original handset’s 1.1-inch AMOLED screen. Reports do suggest that both the cover and the internal foldable display might be a bit larger than the predecessor. That’s going to be a welcome change.

Samsung will certainly be making some design changes to the device. It needs to accommodate some internal changes, after all. We exclusively revealed yesterday that the Galaxy Z Flip 2 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will both feature an IP rating. This will be a first for foldable smartphones.

The company hasn’t revealed as yet when it’s planning on unveiling the new foldable phones. A report claims that they will be launched in July this year.

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Samsung TV Plus is now available in the Netherlands

Samsung had announced earlier this month that it would launch its free and linear video streaming service in India and various European markets. While the service went live in India shortly after the announcement, the Netherlands got access to Samsung TV Plus today. Samsung smart TV users can start watching Samsung TV Plus channels starting today.

Samsung TV Plus currently features 20 channels (6 Dutch and 14 international) in the Netherlands, including lifestyle, reality TV, music, movies, and news. The Samsung TV Plus app for Galaxy smartphones and tablets is still not available in the Netherlands, but we expect it to go live soon.

The South Korean tech firm’s free and linear TV service is ad-supported, and users don’t need to pay for anything. It doesn’t even require a setup, let alone the need to add a credit card or a user registration process. Users can just open Samsung TV Plus and start watching all the free content, including movies, music, TV shows, and news.

Samsung claims that it has launched over 1,000 channels on Samsung TV Plus worldwide. The service was first launched in South Korea, and then it expanded to other markets worldwide, including the US, Canada, India, and Europe. It even has a few 4K channels, but most are limited to 720p or 1080p.

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MediaTek could beat Samsung in launching 4nm processors

Samsung was among the first brands in the world to launch a 5nm smartphone processor. After Apple debuted the iPhone 12 in October 2020 with the 5nm A14 Bionic chipset, Samsung followed up with the Exynos 1080 in November and the Exynos 2100 in January 2021. Qualcomm’s 5nm Snapdragon 888 debuted in December, but MediaTek’s highest-end chip is still based on the 6nm process. However, the company could soon beat other firms with its first 4nm chip.

According to a new report, MediaTek will beat Apple, Samsung, and Qualcomm this year by launching the world’s first 4nm chipset for mobile devices. Samsung Foundry’s primary rival TSMC will reportedly start the mass production of the 4nm Dimensity processor in Q4 2021 or Q1 2022. Going with TSMC’s best fabrication process comes at a higher cost, though: $80 vs. $35 for other 5nm chips. Some rumors claim that MediaTek’s upcoming flagship processor will challenge high-end Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm.

Apparently, various Android OEMs have already ordered 4nm chips from MediaTek, and the list includes Samsung. If this report turns out to be true, the South Korean tech giant might release at least one high-end or higher mid-range Galaxy smartphone with a 4nm MediaTek processor. OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi have ordered MediaTek’s upcoming chipset as well.

The Taiwanese chipset maker has improved a lot over the past couple of years, and it even became the world’s biggest chipmaker in the smartphone space with Samsung Electronic’s help. MediaTek might prove to be a danger to Samsung LSI’s plans of increasing its market share by offering Exynos chipsets to Chinese smartphone OEMs as it did with the Exynos 1080.

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Galaxy Z Fold 3 will not use the Exynos 2100 processor after all

Samsung made huge improvements with the Exynos 2100 processor. Unlike the Exynos 990, the new flagship Exynos chipset doesn’t overheat or throttle. Power efficiency has improved a lot, too. However, the Exynos 2100 will still not be used in Samsung’s highest-end smartphone for 2021, the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

According to popular leakster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor. Despite the improvements made by Samsung with its in-house chipset, the Exynos 2100 remains a step behind the Snapdragon 888, especially in terms of GPU performance and power efficiency. This might be the reason why the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will use the Snapdragon 888 instead of the Exynos 2100. It also means that the smartphone will not debut with an Exynos chipset featuring AMD Mobile Radeon graphics.

Samsung had revealed a few months ago that it intends to make its Galaxy Z Fold lineup thinner and lighter so that it is more comfortable to use. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is said to be 13 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 2. If this information is correct, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could weigh 269 grams compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 2’s 282 grams.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 will have an official IP rating for dust and water resistance. The device is said to be compatible with the S Pen (but no silo), thanks to its thicker Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) protection and a digitizer. The device could feature a slightly smaller cover display, but it might have a higher refresh rate. A 4,400mAh battery will power the upcoming foldable phone. It will have 256GB internal storage, Android 11 with One UI 3.5, and better cameras.

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