Samsung has a battleplan to improve its smartphone market share in 2022

The global smartphone market is estimated to record shipments of around 1.52 billion next year, similar to 2021. However, according to leaked supply chain information that pertains to the company’s shipment plans, Samsung aims to increase its global smartphone market share by a couple of points in 2022 and capture 21.9% of the market.

Samsung’s estimates (via The Elec) show that the company had a global market share of 20.9% in 2019, 19.6% in 2020, and 19.0% this year. In other words, the company’s global market share has steadily declined over the past few years, while its main rival — Apple — improved its market share from 14.0% to 15.8% in 2020 and further to 17.2% in 2021.

For Samsung to capture 21.9% of the smartphone market next year, other companies would have to lose ground. And according to estimates, Apple’s market share could drop to 16.7% in 2021. Similarly, Chinese companies could lose a few percentage points and hold 45% of the market combined, down from 45.5% this year.

Samsung’s strategy seemingly involves an aggressive push into the upper mid-range segment with the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE in January. The company will then unveil the top-tier Galaxy S22 flagship series in February and release it later the same month. Furthermore, the Galaxy A series will continue to play a big role in the company’s future. Samsung is expected to release several Galaxy A models in the first half of 2022, including the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53.

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The Galaxy A13 leak no one was waiting for is here

The Galaxy A13 is expected to be the cheapest 5G phone in Samsung’s 2022 A series lineup, but a 4G variant was recently reported to be in the works, as well. And today, the folks over at 91Mobiles have managed to obtain pictures of what is reportedly the rear panel for the non-5G Galaxy A13.

These pictures reveal a few of the phone’s features, including a quad-camera setup at the back along with an LED flash, a headphone jack, and a USB-C port. The quad-camera setup is a little different here compared to the A12. The sensors are no longer arranged in a square island; in fact, it seems the camera sensors will protrude directly from the body, similar to the A13’s 5G variant and devices like the Galaxy A32.

Unfortunately, not a lot of specific details are available about the LTE Galaxy A13 model at the moment. It will no doubt be a low-end affair, though, and we can expect it to share some of the 5G model’s features, such as a 6.5-inch display, Android 11 out of the box, and a 50MP main camera. Again, nothing particularly exciting, but that’s standard fare for Samsung’s phones in the budget segment.

The Galaxy A13 is rumored to already be in production at Samsung India’s manufacturing facilities, and considering the Galaxy A12 came out in November last year, the A13 could hit the shelves before the end of the year. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the device, so stay tuned!

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Galaxy S22 India launch inches closer with crucial certification

As is tradition, multiple leaks have effectively spoiled the Galaxy S22 series in its entirety. We know a good chunk of what each variant has in store for us and even the tentative launch/pre-order date. Indian customers will be pleased to know that the Galaxy S22 has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, i.e. BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification.

Twitter leaker Mukul Sharma aka @Stufflistings happened to spot the Indian Galaxy S21 variant on the BIS website with model number SM-S901E/DS and SM-S901B/DS. The ‘E’ suffix at the end of the former suggests that the Galaxy S22 Indian variant could run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, something that has been corroborated by an earlier report.

Unlike previous years, the Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 could have a leg up over its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered counterpart thanks to its AMD Radeon GPU. It is about as good as it gets when it comes to raw power, although bad thermals could prevent it from operating at its peak. Still, Indian customers are likely going to be happy they’re finally getting the Snapdragon variant.

Other Galaxy S22 specs we know of so far include a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera, and a 10MP selfie camera. It could feature a 6.08-inch AMOLED panel clocked at 120Hz, a 3,700mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and LPDDR5X RAM.

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Xiaomi’s latest gimmick to one-up Samsung in India is impressive, but worthless in the long run

It is no secret that Samsung is quite behind the pack when it comes to battery charging speeds. Mid-rangers from Realme surpass the 65W barrier, something that isn’t due for even the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra (though some rumors suggest it is). Now, Xiaomi wants to take it a step further and launch a phone that supports 120W fast charging.

91mobiles has learned from its sources that a Xiaomi-branded smartphone, presumably the Xiaomi 11T Pro+, could hit Indian shores as the Xiaomi 11T Hypercharge. As its name somewhat suggests, its crown jewel will be the ability to charge its battery at blazing fast speeds surpassing the 100W barrier.

Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Realme and even Samsung, for that matter, have been engaged in a never-ending war of numbers for the past few release cycles, as exhibited by the growing number of megapixels on their phones’ cameras. Battery charging speeds are no better off, either. As mentioned earlier, it is common for Chinese OEMs to throw in high-wattage charging solutions even with their affordable products.

Much like the bloated megapixel counts, high wattages look good only on paper and offer little in the way of real-world benefits,  as exhibited by our side-by-side comparison of the Galaxy Note 10+. We used the out-of-the-box 25W charger and pitted it against the 45W alternative and found that the latter only offers marginal results.

Those results are likely to get narrower once you up the wattages. Realistically, the time you save by using a 65W charger and a 120W charger is not worth the hazards associated with the latter. At such high wattages, one faulty component could result in a fire or worse. Furthermore, subjecting your battery to such high current/voltages will cause it to degrade faster, effectively reducing the phone’s overall longevity.

Besides, it is understandable as to why Samsung is treating its smartphone batteries with utmost caution. The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is still relatively fresh in everyone’s mind, and the last thing it wants it for history to repeat itself, especially at a time when its losing its grip over key markets such as India.

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Galaxy Z Flip 5G is the first Samsung phone to get December 2021 security update

The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has become the first smartphone to get the December 2021 security update with stable software. In typical Samsung fashion, the December 2021 security patch was released even before the month started. More Galaxy smartphones and tablets will get the new security update over the next few weeks.

The latest software update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G comes with firmware version F707BXXS6EUK1, and it is available in the following countries:

• Australia
• Austria
• Baltic region
• Bulgaria
• France
• Germany
• Hungary
• Italy
• Nordic Countries
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Spain
• Switzerland
• The Czech Republic
• The Netherlands
• The UK

The new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G includes the December 2021 security patch, but Samsung has not revealed which security vulnerabilities were fixed with this update. We expect to see a detailed report from Samsung within the next two weeks.

If you’re a Galaxy Z Flip 5G user in any of the countries or regions mentioned above, you can check for the new update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

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November 2021 security update is now rolling out to Galaxy A71

Various Galaxy smartphones and tablets have already received the November 2021 security update. Now, the Galaxy A71 has started getting the update, at least in South American countries. The new security patch could be released in more markets over the next few days.

The latest software update for the Galaxy A71 comes with firmware version A715FXXS7BUK1. It is currently available in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad & Tobago. The update includes the November 2021 security patch that fixes dozens of security vulnerabilities found in Galaxy smartphones. As usual, the new software might also include general bug fixes and device stability improvements.

If you’re a Galaxy A71 user in South America, you can check for the new software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and clicking on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A71 in early 2020 with Android 10 onboard. It received the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update earlier this year. It will get the Android 12 update in the first half of 2022.

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Samsung could launch smaller, more affordable MicroLED TVs next year using LTPS tech

Samsung had unveiled 99-inch and 110-inch variants of its MicroLED TV—The Wall—earlier this year. The South Korean firm had also announced that it will launch 76-inch and 88-inch variants of the TV by the end of 2021. However, those models are nowhere to be seen, and it was reported that the launch of the 76-inch variant had been put on hold. Now, a new report claims that the company will launch smaller MicroLED TVs next year.

According to a report from TheElec, Samsung Electronics has asked AUO and Samsung Display to make 12.7-inch LTPS (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon) TFT panels for its MicroLED TVs. The company was using PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) to make MicroLED TVs, but it is hard to use the technology to make smaller TVs with 4K resolution. With LTPS TFT panels, the process will become simpler, and Samsung can launch smaller-sized, more affordable MicroLED TVs.

LTPS TFTs could pave the way for more affordable MicroLED TVs

Multiple TFTs are used to make a single MicroLED TV. For example, an 89-inch MicroLED TV needs 49 12.7-inch TFT panels arranged in a 7×7 matrix. Similarly, 101-inch and 114-inch MicroLED TVs need 64 (7×7 matrix) and 81 (9×9 matrix) TFT panels, respectively. Samsung is hoping to get each 12.7-inch TFT panel between $70 and $80, but that price may or may not be achieved initially.

TFT-based MicroLED TVs need up to 24 masks for production. In comparison, current-generation OLED TVs need only 12 masks, and each layer of mask increases the production cost. So, MicroLED TVs are currently costlier than OLED TVs, which isn’t an ideal business case for Samsung. So, Samsung needs to bring down the production cost using improved technologies and better processes.

The South Korean firm will reportedly launch 89-inch, 101-inch, and 114-inch MicroLED TVs sometime next year. MicroLED TVs offer the same advantages as OLEDs, including wide viewing angles, infinite contrast ratio, and deep blacks, while also negating OLED’s burn-in issues, making MicroLED TVs better than OLEDs. However, their pricing needs to come down significantly before they can defeat OLED TVs in the market.

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