الخميس، 28 يناير 2021

It’s finally happening: The Galaxy S21 flagship series goes on sale today

Galaxy S21 pre-order customers may have been feeling like time was slowing down on them but it’s only been a couple of weeks since the flagship series was unveiled at Unpacked 2021. Now the waiting is over, as today — January 29 — is the day when Samsung starts shipping the latest flagship phones to customers.

Meanwhile, those who haven’t pre-ordered the Galaxy S21 can now purchase the phone outright from Samsung’s online shop as well as partner retailers and carriers. Buyers can no longer take advantage of early adopter benefits, so anyone who might want to use the new Galaxy SmartTag will have to buy one separately.

How much does the Galaxy S21 series cost?

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are available for purchase beginning today and prices will differ more or less according to each region. In major markets, the base model costs $799 / €849 / £769 while the Galaxy S21+ has a price tag of $999 / €1,049 / £949. The top-tier Galaxy S21 Ultra which we recently reviewed is priced at $1,199 / €1,249 / £1,149.

As a quick reminder — or newsflash if you’ve been living under a rock, which could be true for most of us given how 2020 went — the Galaxy S21 series no longer ships with a pair of wired earbuds and a wall charger in the box. These accessories can be purchased separately along with a ton of others. There are numerous cases to choose from and for the first time in the history of the Galaxy S series, there’s an S Pen accessory designed specifically for the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

You can refer to the links below for key Galaxy S21 news and resources, and readers who have already acquired the latest flagship are more than welcomed to share their first impressions in the comment section below.

Galaxy S21

  • Model: SM-G991B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
  • Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

Galaxy S21+

  • Model: SM-G996B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

Galaxy S21 Ultra

  • Model: SM-G998B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
  • Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

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Galaxy S21 series receives HDR certification from Netflix

The Galaxy S21 series was unveiled a couple of weeks ago during the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 virtual event, and the new phones are going on sale worldwide starting today. Now, Samsung is making sure that the phones are fully ready out of the box for its customers.

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones—Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra—have now received HDR certification from Netflix. This means users can enjoy watching their favorite movies and TV shows in HD resolution and HDR10 profile for an immersive experience. However, users need to be subscribed to Netflix’s Premium plan, which costs $18 per month, to watch HDR videos.

The Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, while the Galaxy S21+ sports a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display. Both phones feature Full HD+ resolution, HDR10+ certification, up to 1,300 nits peak brightness, and up to 120Hz variable refresh rate. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with QHD+ resolution, HDR10+, up to 1,500 nits peak brightness, and up to 120Hz variable refresh rate.

Galaxy S20

  • Model: SM-G980F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm
  • Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

Galaxy S20+

  • Model: SM-G985F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

  • Model: SM-G988B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
  • Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

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Here’s your first real look at the Galaxy A72 5G

Samsung is expected to launch its 2021 mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72. Some of the specifications of these two devices have leaked over the past few weeks, and earlier today, the Galaxy A52 5G’s press renders made it to the internet. Now, we have our first look at the Galaxy A72.

Leakster Evan Blass published the first press render of the Galaxy A72 5G on Voice. The image shows the smartphone from the front, and it looks virtually identical to the Galaxy A52 5G. The device appears to have an Infinity-O display (most probably, Super AMOLED with Full HD+ resolution), with thin bezels on all sides. Its volume and power buttons are on the right side, similar to most modern Galaxy smartphones.

The Galaxy A72 5G will reportedly come equipped with a Snapdragon 750G processor, so you can expect fast day-to-day performance and gaming. It is expected to sport a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display and an in-display fingerprint reader. It could come with 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It will feature a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quad-camera setup at the rear.

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A72 5G with Android 11 and One UI 3 onboard. The device will also come in a 4G variant, featuring the slower Snapdragon 720G processor. The smartphone will also feature a dual-SIM card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It could come bundled with a 25W USB-PD charger.

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Leaked official render shines a spotlight on the Galaxy A52 5G design

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A52 5G is back in the headlines in full force thanks to a new leak that reveals the phone’s exterior design. This time around, it’s an official press render as opposed to a fan-made CAD image based on leaked specifications, but the new leak essentially confirms what we already suspected: the Galaxy A52 5G has a quad-camera setup with a rectangular housing and an Infinity-O display on the opposite side.

Previous reports have revealed that the Galaxy A52 5G will have a glass back panel and a metal frame. The matte finish showcased in the latest leaked render certainly looks the part, and the frame with physical buttons on the right edge looks very much like it was constructed out of metal. The source — @evleaks via Voice — hasn’t confirmed the choice of materials, but the render says a lot about the design.

The LTE-only variant will likely look the same

As for the internal hardware, previous leaks and benchmarks hint at a Snapdragon 750G SoC from Qualcomm for the 5G variant. An LTE-only Galaxy A52 model is also expected but the chipset will likely differ. The 5G variant was benchmarked with 6GB of RAM and Android 11.

Samsung’s Galaxy A5x series has enjoyed a lot of success so far and especially last year when many customers have switched to a mid-range phone rather than spending nearly $1,000 or more on a new premium flagship.

The upcoming Galaxy A52 5G appears to be setting a new standard for the mid-range series, at least in terms of exterior design, but despite these technological advancements, launch prices are said to remain unchanged.

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Samsung was India’s 2nd-largest smartphone vendor by the end of 2020

2020 was an odd year for the Indian smartphone market for a few reasons. Things weren’t looking great in the first half of the year because of the pandemic and the lockdowns that followed, but the smartphone market picked up in the second half of 2020 to the point where H2 shipments have surpassed the 100 million mark for the first time ever, reveals Counterpoint Research.

In the middle of all this, Samsung has aggressively promoted its online retail channels which boosted the popularity of Galaxy A and Galaxy M mid-range devices. The company was able to retake 2nd place in the Indian smartphone market and it remains the nation’s second-largest vendor after Xiaomi.

Samsung shipped 28.6 million smartphones in India throughout 2020

According to market research firm Canalys, Samsung experienced a 11% decline throughout 2020 and its market share at the end of the year stood at 20%, down from 22%. Back in 2019, Samsung was able to ship 32.2 million smartphones to India, but in 2020 that figure dropped down to 28.6 million. Xiaomi, who continues to lead the Indian smartphone market, also experienced a 5% decline and fewer shipments by about 2 million.

All the major OEMs combined have reportedly shipped 144.7 million smartphones to India throughout 2020, which represents only a 2% year-on-year decrease from the 148 million shipments recorded in 2019. The exact figures aren’t clear though, as Counterpoint Research estimates a 4% YoY decline. Either way, both market watchers agree that Samsung India had a decent year and won the silver medal.

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Samsung loses out to Apple in Q4 but maintains the lead throughout 2020

Samsung’s decision to release the Galaxy S21 series earlier than usual had something to do with wanting to bring the fight closer to Apple and the iPhone 12, or at least this is what a few reports have previously suggested. And it’s probably a good thing that Samsung has released the new flagship in January, seeing how Apple already enjoyed massive success in Q4 2020 thanks to the iPhone 12 series.

Apple outperformed Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2020 and took the lead with a market share of 23% compared to Samsung’s 17%. According to market research firms Canalys and Counterpoint Research, the Cupertino-based company shipped nearly 82 million iPhones in Q4, whereas Samsung recorded 62 million smartphone shipments over the same time period.

IDC’s figures are a bit off compared to the other two market watchers but they tell a similar story: Apple was able to ship more smartphones than Samsung in Q4 2020 and has secured the top spot over the three-month period.

Samsung maintains the lead throughout the year, at a cost

Apple was able to outperform Samsung in the fourth quarter thanks to the iPhone 12 series, but Samsung still had a higher market share and more shipments across all four quarters. By the end of 2020, Samsung had a global market share of 19% whereas Apple held 15%. Samsung shipped roughly 255 million smartphones throughout the year while its biggest rival fell short with a total of 201 million shipments.

Sadly for Samsung and many other OEMs, the smartphone market as a whole declined by 2% in 2020. The Korean tech giant was unable to surpass its 2019 shipment figures, whereas Apple managed to outperform itself. Samsung shipped nearly 300 million smartphones in 2019 and recorded 50 million fewer shipments in 2020. Likewise, in Q4 alone, Samsung experienced a 11% year-on-year decrease.

It will be very interesting to see if Samsung, and indeed the new Galaxy S21 flagship series will have the capacity to retake the lead from Apple in Q1 2021, and whether or not the company’s strategy to release the new lineup earlier than usual will pay off. So far, Samsung appears to have adjusted its Galaxy S21 shipment figures by lowering its expectations.

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Samsung Electronics to pay out record dividends until 2023

Samsung Electronics today confirmed plans to pay out record dividends to shareholders over the next three years. The equivalent of $11.8 billion will be returned to investors for the fiscal year 2020 which ended on December 31st. That’s $1.73 per ordinary share. Pretty sweet, right? Wrong.

As idiosyncratic as that might sound, the range of shareholder reactions to this move will likely vary from indifference to angry disapproval. And the average response will almost certainly be a figurative shrug.

Or was, to be more specific, as illustrated by the fact that Samsung’s stock isn’t doing anything special in after-hours trading over in Seoul. Whereas its regular shares declined 2.22% throughout today, which comes down to around $1.70. The fact that this price drop is nearly identical to the announced dividend boost is not a coincidence. It’s the market doing its thing.

Is Samsung really looking to spend money right now?

Any firm upping its dividend payouts to record heights isn’t a particularly exciting property to hold for the average investor. It’s certainly a secure one, but not many people ever became rich from playing it safe, which is why you won’t see anyone celebrating what might appear to be free money from an outsider’s perspective.

What’s more, Samsung is sending some mixed signals today. Because just as it boosted its dividends to historic levels, it also claimed to be on the lookout for major mergers and acquisitions. This isn’t a shocker, but its definition of “major” is disputable, at best. Because, with its de facto leader behind bars (again), Samsung’s ability to make major moves is under a huge question mark. This is why the likelihood of any M&A activity akin to the Harman International Industries acquisition happening in the interim isn’t at its highest right now, to put it mildly.

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