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[Updated] Best Flipkart & Amazon India Prime Day Deals

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Flipkart and Amazon India are the largest as well as the most popular e-commerce websites in India. Both of them always host sale events together to compete with each other. Currently, Amazon has its “Prime Day” sale running from August 6 to 7. On the other hand, Flipkart also has its own sale called “Big Saving Days” from August 6 to 10. Here, in this post, we have curated some of the best deals from both the platforms.

Important Note: Additional Offers

The below mentioned offers are applicable to all the products from both eCommerce websites

Amazon India

  • 10% Instant Discount up to ₹650 with HDFC Bank Debit Card (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)
  • 10% Instant Discount up to ₹1,500 with HDFC Bank Credit Card and Debit/Credit EMI (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)
  • Flat 5% Reward Points and 5% Instant Discount up to ₹750 with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card (Minimum Cart Value – ₹5,000)

Flipkart

  • 10% Instant Savings with Citibank Credit/Debit Card and Instant Discount with ICICI Bank Credit Card
    • All Categories (Except Grocery & Mobiles) – ₹1,500 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹3,000
    • Grocery –  ₹1,500 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹1,500
    • Mobiles – ₹1,000 Maximum Discount per Card with Minimum Cart Value of ₹3,500 (Additional ₹500 Discount on Mobiles priced ₹20,000 and above.
  • 5% off up to ₹200 with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card (No Minimum Cart Value)
  • 5% Unlimited Cashback with Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card

Smartphones

Amazon India

Model
Launch Price
Selling Price
Discount
Offer Price
Apple iPhone 11 64GB / 128GB ₹64,900 / ₹69,900 ₹64,900 / ₹69,900 ₹5,000 / ₹4,400 ₹59,900 / ₹65,500
Samsung Galaxy S10 8GB+128GB ₹66,900 ₹49,999 ₹5,000 ₹44,999
Oneplus 7T Pro 8GB+256GB ₹53,999 ₹47,999 ₹4,000 ₹43,999
OnePlus 7T 8GB+256GB ₹39,999 ₹37,999 ₹2,000 ₹35,999
Redmi K20 Pro 6GB+128GB ₹27,999 ₹24,999 ₹2,000 ₹22,999

 

Flipkart

Model
Launch Price
Selling Price
Discount
Offer Price
Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB / 128GB / 256GB ₹42,500 / ₹47,800 / ₹58,300 ₹42,500 / ₹47,800 / ₹58,300 ₹5,501 / ₹5,801 / ₹6,301 ₹36,999 / ₹41,999 / ₹51,999
Apple iPhone XR 64GB / 128GB ₹76,900 / ₹81,900 ₹49,900 / ₹54,900 ₹4,901 ₹44,999 / ₹49,999
Redmi K20 Pro 6GB+128GB ₹27,999 ₹24,999 ₹2,000 ₹22,999

 

 

Wearables

Amazon India

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 38mm ₹32,380 ₹20,900 ₹1,910 ₹18,990
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 42mm ₹34,410 ₹23,900 ₹2,910 ₹20,990
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular 42mm ₹41,120 ₹37,422 ₹4,932 ₹32,490
Samsung Galaxy Watch Bluetooth 42mm ₹24,990 ₹20,749 ₹4,759 ₹15,990
Huami Amazfit GTS ₹9,999 ₹9,999 ₹1,500 ₹8,499
Huami Amazfit GTR (47mm) ₹10,999 ₹10,999 ₹2,000 ₹8,999
Huami Amazfit T-Rex ₹9,999 ₹9,999 ₹1,000 ₹8,999
Xiaomi Mi Samart Band 4 ₹2,299 ₹2,299 ₹200 ₹2,099

 

Flipkart

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Honor Watch Magic ₹13,999 ₹7,999 ₹3,000 ₹4,999
Honor Magic Watch 2 42mm ₹11,999 ₹11,999 ₹3,000 ₹8,999
Honor Magic Watch 2 46mm ₹12,999 ₹12,999 ₹3,000 ₹9,999
Huami Amazfit Verge Lite ₹6,999 ₹4,999 ₹500 ₹4,499
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 4 ₹2,299 ₹2,299 ₹200 ₹2,099

 

 

Audio

Amazon India

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Bose SoundSport Free ₹18,900 ₹18,900 ₹5,610 ₹13,290
Bose QuietComfort 35 II ₹29,363 ₹29,363 ₹9,373 ₹19,990
Bose SoundSport ₹13,275 ₹13,275 ₹3,986 ₹9,289
Bose SoundLink Revolve ₹19,900 ₹19,900 ₹5,970 ₹13,930
Bose Solo 5 TV Soundbar ₹22,050 ₹22,050 ₹6,620 ₹15,430
Bose Frames Alto ₹21,681 ₹21,681 ₹4,161 ₹17,520
Skullcandy Indy Evo ₹6,999 ₹6,999 ₹350 ₹6,649
JBL Tune 220TWS ₹7,499 ₹7,499 ₹600 ₹6,899
Sony WI-XB400 ₹3,990 ₹3,799 ₹809 ₹2,990
Sony WI-C200 ₹2,490 ₹1,890 ₹191 ₹1,699
Sony MDR-XB55 – ₹2,199 ₹700 ₹1,499
Sony MDR-EX150AP – ₹899 ₹150 ₹749
JBL C100SI – ₹699 ₹100 ₹599
OPPO ENCO M31 ₹2,999 ₹2,299 ₹300 ₹1,999
OPPO ENCO W31 ₹4,499 ₹3,799 ₹300 ₹3,499
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 ₹4,499 ₹3,999 ₹400 ₹3,599
Redmi Earbuds S ₹1,799 ₹1,799 ₹200 ₹1,599
Jabra Elite 75t ₹14,999 ₹14,999 ₹1,500 ₹13,499
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless ₹24,990 ₹24,990 ₹9000 ₹15,990
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear Wireless ₹14,990 ₹14,990 ₹7,500 ₹7,490
Sennheiser CX 180 Street II – ₹799 ₹200 ₹599
Sennheiser CX 275 S – ₹1,749 ₹250 ₹1,499
Sennheiser CX 80s 1,490 ₹1,490 ₹300 ₹1,190
Sennheiser HD 206 – ₹1,489 ₹390 ₹1,099
Infinity Glide 120 by JBL – ₹1,399 ₹400 ₹999
Sennheiser CX 300s – ₹3,390 ₹200 ₹2,490
Sennheiser CX 150BT ₹4,990 ₹4,990 ₹1,000 ₹3,990
Sennheiser CX 350BT ₹7,490 ₹7,490 ₹1,500 ₹5,990
Sennheiser M2 IEI Momentum – ₹5,850 ₹851 ₹4,999

 

Flipkart

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
OPPO Enco W11 ₹2,499 ₹2,299 ₹300 ₹1,999

 

 

Other Top Electronics Offers

Model Launch Price Selling Price Discount Offer Price
Redmi Power Bank 10,000mAh ₹899 ₹899 ₹200 ₹699
Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition Intel Core i5 ₹54,999 ₹54,999 ₹2,000 ₹52,999
OnePlus Q1 55-inch QLED ₹69,900 ₹69,900 ₹10,999 ₹59,899
OnePlus Q1 Pro 55-inch QLED ₹99,900 ₹99,900 ₹25,000 ₹74,899

 

These sale days are the best time to buy electronics as you get promotional debit and credit card cashbacks and discounts (as mentioned above) lowering the already discounted prices.

 

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Google Pixel 5, Pixel 4a (5G) launch date could be October 8

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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On Monday, Google unveiled the Snapdragon 730G powered Google Pixel 4a mid-range phone. Its 5G variant dubbed as the Pixel 4a (5G) and the Pixel 5 are slated to hit the markets by fall. While the company confirmed the pricing of the Pixel 4a (5G) as $499, it did not reveal when it will be formally launching both handsets. It seems that the search engine giant has accidentally revealed the launch date of the upcoming Pixel phones through an official blog post.

Spotted first by a 9to5Google reader, the Pixel 4a announcement blog post by Google France mentioned that the pre-orders of the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 will begin from Oct. 8. The highlighted line shown in the screenshot below (machine-translated text) is no longer available in the blog post, but its still viewable through Google Cache.

The English version of the blog post never carried the deleted text. Google is known for carrying out pre-orders shortly after its launch event, it is likely that the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) may launch on Oct. 8.

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The Pixel 4a (5G) will be slotted between Pixel 4a that costs $349 and the Pixel 5 that is rumored to be priced at $649 or $699. The smartphone is likely to house a larger OLED display of 6.1 inches. The device may sport a plastic construction like the Pixel 4a. It may offer improved camera capabilities than the Pixel 4a. The phone could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It could be powered by Snapdragon 690 or Snapdragon 765G chipset.

The Pixel 5 could be sporting a 5.8-inch display. However, contradictory information that surfaced yesterday suggested that it may house a 6.67-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The handset is likely to feature Snapdragon 765G and an improved set of cameras.

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Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition to debut on August 11; Could be the rumored K30 Ultra

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Xiaomi’s upcoming virtual event on Aug. 11 will be held to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The brand is expected to announce multiple devices on the said date. Yesterday, the company confirmed that the company will announce the Xiaomi Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition smartphone on Aug. 11. Today, the company released an official confirmation that the Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition smartphone will be also unveiled through the same event.

Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition August 11

The Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition is also listed for reservations on the Jingdong Mall retailer of China. The company has not revealed any details on the specs of the phone. It appears to be the M2006J10C phone that recently appeared in the database of the TENAA authority of China with full specifications and images. Earlier leaks suggested that this phone could be debuting as Redmi K30 Ultra.

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Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition specifications (Rumored)

The M2006J10C phone is believed to powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The handset is expected to arrive in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants and storage models like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.

The handset is backed by a 4,500mAh battery. It is expected to arrive with support for 33W fast charging. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and the latest MIUI 12 skin. The device lacks support for external storage.

Xiaomi M2006J10C Redmi K30 Ultra 5G TENAA

The M2006J10C has a 6.67-inch notch-less OLED screen that delivers 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is likely to support a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 quad cameras system. Lastly, it features an in-screen fingerprint reader.

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Mysterious OnePlus Clover mid-range phone spotted on Geekbench

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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OnePlus Nord may not be the only OnePlus mid-ranger arriving this year. A recent report revealed that the Chinese firm may launch two more mid-rangers this year. One of them could be codenamed as Billie. The Billie device was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform recently. A mysterious OnePlus phone labeled as Clover has made its way on Geekbench. It seems to be the other Nord branded mid-range phone for this year.

As per the Geekbench 5 listing, the OnePlus Clover smartphone is driven by the dated Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench 5, the OnePlus Clover scored 336 points. It recorded 1495 points in the multi-core test.

OnePlus Clover Geekbench

If the OnePlus Clover is a real device and not a fake listing on Geekbench, it could end up as an entry-level phone from the brand. It could be positioned lower than the OnePlus Billie phone that was spotted with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 690 mobile platform.

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At the beginning of this month, a reliable tipster had shared a video that carried 3D renders of upcoming OnePlus phones with triple and dual rear cameras. Both phones that were dubbed as Aurora in the video were seen with punch-hole displays. It is yet to be confirmed whether these devices could be the alleged Nord series OnePlus Billie and Clover phones.

OnePlus Aurora

Recently, the alleged OnePlus 8T was spotted with Android 11 OS and 8 GB of RAM on Geekbench. It is unclear whether the device is powered by Snapdragon 865 or the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform.

With reports talking about a couple of Nord series phones and OnePlus 8T, OnePlus seems to have a busy schedule for the year ahead. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the upcoming OnePlus smartphones.

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Renders and price of Redmi 9C NFC leaked ahead of launch

By
Habeeb Onawole
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The Redmi 9C launched last month in Europe as a budget smartphone. The device has triple rear cameras, a massive 5000mAh battery, an octa-core processor and a starting price of €119. It turns out there will be a version of the phone with NFC that will cost a bit more. Renders and pricing of this NFC version have been leaked.

The renders and prices were posted on twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). As seen in the tweet, the NFC version of the budget smartphone will come in the same orange, black, and blue color variants of the standard version.

The Redmi 9C NFC version will also come in the same configurations as the standard version – 2GB RAM + 32GB and 3GB RAM + 64GB. They will be priced at €129 and €149 respectively, €10 more than the non-NFC version.

There is no info on when the Redmi 9C NFC version will go on sale but if you want a budget phone with NFC for contactless payment, then you may want to wait for Xiaomi to announce the Redmi 9C NFC version.

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Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE 2020: Specs Comparison

By
Michele Ingelido
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Google officially announced the Pixel 4a: a device from the second generation of Pixel affordable phones. It is very compact, it is affordable and it offers the same software support as the most expensive Pixel devices. While waiting for its availability scheduled for October, we can compare this Pixel 4a with another compact and affordable device which made a huge success this year. The Pixel 4a is the perfect rival of the iPhone SE 2020: does it stand a chance against the only last-generation affordable iPhone? Let’s discover it together through a specs comparison.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a

Apple iPhone SE 2020 Google Pixel 4a
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm,

148 grams

 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm,

143 grams
DISPLAY 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (Retina HD), Retina IPS LCD 5.81 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Apple A13 Bionic, hexa-core 2.65 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, hexa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 3 GB RAM, 128 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE iOS 13 Android 10
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS
CAMERA Single 12 MP f/1.8
7 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Single 12.2 MP f/1.8
Single 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 1821 mAh, fast charging 18W, wireless charging Qi 3140 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES IP67 water resistant, eSIM eSIM

Design

Apple made the iPhone SE 2020 with premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. Despite being affordable, it is even water-resistant with the IP67 certification (dustproof as well). But on the other hand, its design is very outdated: the handset has the same look as the old iPhone 8 released back in 2017, with ugly thick bezels around the display. It even brought back the Touch ID. The Google Pixel 4a is definitely more beautiful with its borderless display adopting a punch-hole design, but its materials are cheaper: its body is made of plastic and it does not offer any protection against dust and water. Make your choice: design or build quality?

 

Display

Despite the iPhone SE 2020 has a pretty nice Retina display with the True-tone technology and higher brightness, the OLED panel of the Google Pixel 4a coming with the HDR certification is definitely more exciting. On the other hand, the iPhone SE 2020 has a more compact display (the diagonal is just 4.7 inches, which makes it the most compact last-generation flagship), so it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. The Google Pixel 4a has a way bigger 5.81-inch panel, but surprisingly, it is lighter than iPhone SE: it weighs just 143 grams. Both phones get stereo speakers and great audio quality.

 

Specs & Software

The hardware department of the iPhone SE 2020 is superior to the Google Pixel 4a: the handset packs the Apple A13 Bionic SoC which is the same flagship chipset found on the iPhone 11 lineup. The Google Pixel 4a is powered by the midrange Snapdragon 730G SoC. Another big difference is the operating system: iPhone SE 2020 runs iOS, while Google Pixel 4a runs Android. Both will be updated for a long time, but the user experience is very different. Unfortunately, iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a do not come with 5G connectivity. This fall, Google will release a variant of the Pixel 4a with 5G support and a different chipset: probably the Snapdragon 765G.

 

Camera

Apple iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a are very close if we consider the camera department. They both feature a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, but with different software and algorithm. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to try the Google Pixel 4a or to see enough camera samples to give a definitive verdict. In each case, you get a pretty nice camera phone, but not a camera phone and no secondary sensors. Even the selfie cameras are pretty nice, despite you can find something better in the market.

 

Battery

The battery life is the weakest point of the iPhone SE 2020: with just 1821 mAh, it barely brings you to the end of the working day with moderate use. The Google Pixel 4a has a more generous 3140 mAh unit which can last a lot more on a single charge. If you want a battery phone, just do not go for the Apple iPhone SE 2020 and get a Google Pixel 4a instead. But note that the iPhone SE 2020 supports wireless charging, while Google Pixel 4a does not. Both support 18W fast charging.

 

Price

The iPhone SE 2020 has a starting price of $399/€399 for the 64 GB configuration. The price of the Google Pixel 4a is different depending on the country, but it goes between $349/€349 and €389 for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The iPhone SE 2020 is definitely a better phone when it comes to performance and builds quality. It is a hard fight when it comes to cameras, while Google Pixel 4a has a bigger battery and a more modern design. Naturally, there is the eternal Android vs iOS battle which we are not going to discuss in this comparison. Both come with a very compact and lightweight design, unlike almost every phone released in 2020. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison, but only the one which meets your needs the most. Which one would you pick between these two compact phones?

 

 

Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a: PRO and CONS

Apple iPhone SE 2020

PRO

  • More compact
  • Best performance
  • Touch ID
  • More internal storage inside
  • Water resistant
  • Wireless charging

CONS

  • Higher price

 

Google Pixel 4a

PRO

  • Bigger battery
  • More affordable
  • Borderless design

CONS

  • Inferior hardware

GMK NucBox palm-sized 4K Mini PC coming soon on Indiegogo

By
Simranpal Singh
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GMK is soon going to launch its new palm-sized NucBox 4K Mini PC via Indiegogo. It features high-end specifications at such a commendable price. The primary highlights o the GMK 4K mini PC include the presence of 8GB RAM, Intel Celeron J4125 CPU, UHD 600 graphics, 128/256/512 GB SSD storage. It will start retailing for the price of $209 but you can grab a hefty 24% discount if you sign up today on IndieGoGo. The final price of the device would be $159.

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GMK NucBox 4K Mini PC is powered with Intel Celeron J4125 processor having a base clocking speed of 2GHz and a maximum 2.7GHz frequency. The octa-core 64-bit processor features 4 threads and houses Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU onboard. There’s an 8GB DDR4 RAM which facilitates multitasking and enables high-end performance while gaming or video editing.

The high-speed SSD further improves NucBox performance and reduces the boot time and app launch time. GMK 4K Mini PC supports dual-band WiFi for flawless speeds of up to 867MB. It houses a 1x HDMI v1.4, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Type-C, 1x headphone jack, and microSD card.

It comes preinstalled with Windows 10 which enables the user to work, play and perform any kind of work in 4K resolution. The Mini PC is carved inside a metal chassis with 10W TDP.

GMK NucBox 4K Mini Box is useful, portable, and consumes less energy. You can get a 24% discount if you sign up for the campaign on Indiegogo.

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Xiaomi edges Huawei in Q2 2020 to emerge the 3rd largest phone vendor in Europe

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Recently, Counterpoint Research released a report of the European smartphone market for Q1 2020 which showed that Xiaomi achieved an astronomical growth of 145% YoY. Market research firm Canalys has also released a report of phone shipments in Europe for the second quarter of the year.

After a successful outing in Q1 2020, Xiaomi efforts to gain more grounds in Europe paid off as the report shows the company beat embattled fellow Chinese OEM Huawei to rank as the third-largest smartphone vendor in the whole of Europe in the second quarter of the year 2020.

The data also reveals that Samsung continued its leadership of the market in the second quarter with a 30% market share. The company lead has continuously shrunk with a 31%  YoY drop in its market share.

Apple occupies the second spot with a quarterly market share of 21% representing a YoY growth of 42%. Xiaomi is at the third spot with a market share of 17%, a year-on-year increase of 65%. This data shows that the brand continues to occupy the first place in Spain in terms of market share.

It is also important to note that Xiaomi and Apple are the only manufacturers in Europe that have increased their share in the second quarter. Among them, Apple increased by 42% and Xiaomi increased by 65%, with market shares of 21% and 17% respectively.

Huawei, due to some well-known reasons, experienced a drop in its shipments in Europe by 17%, dropping one place in the ranking. Despite emerging the fourth-largest smartphone vendor in Europe, Huawei is still the largest vendor in the global smartphone market, beating Samsung to the crown for the second quarter of 2020. Samsung is ranked second while Apple occupies the third spot with an increase in shipment, thanks to the iPhone SE 2020. Xiaomi and OPPO are ranked fourth and fifth in global shipments respectively.

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Samsung promises three years of OS updates; starting with the Galaxy S10 series and later

By
Habeeb Onawole
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When it comes to updates, Samsung isn’t at the top of the list. However, it has improved in the past year. Now, it plans to do better as it announced at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event that it will provide 3 years of Android OS updates or in its own words “OS updates up to 3 generations”.

This puts Samsung in the same category as Google, HMD Global, and OnePlus who provide three OS upgrades for their phones. This means Samsung’s new devices, that is, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 should get Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Samsung isn’t stopping there though.

Samsung 3-years OS updates

All flagships announced starting with the Galaxy S10 series are also eligible for three OS updates. So the Galaxy S10 series should get Android 11 and Android 12 updates. Don’t expect to get them in time though.

Samsung has not said anything yet about tablets but we expect its flagship tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S6 should also get the sea treatment.

With Samsung upping its update game, we expect other manufacturers that are poor at rolling out updates will step up their game as software support is also a criterion for folks when picking up new devices.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+ with an SD865+ SoC, S Pen support launched

By
Jed John Ikoba
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In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The two tablets are the company’s latest flagship tablets which have been in the rumour mills for quite a while now. The tablets present with all the dressings of a formidable flagship slate positioned towards taking on the Apple iPad Pro.Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

Both model have almost similar designs but the Plus variant features a bigger display size that the tab S7. The Tab S7+ is also slightly thinner than the S7 but is heavier. The major difference between the two is the location of the fingerprint sensors which are manufactured by Goodix Technology. The Galaxy Tab S7 has its fingerprint sensor on the side while the Tab S7+ packs an optical sensor mounted under the display.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 sports an 11-inch LPTS TFT LCD with a WQXGA resolution of 2560×1600 pixels.  The Galaxy Tab S7+ has a bigger and better 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800×1752 pixels (WQXGA+). Both displays have support for 120Hz refresh rate.Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

The models are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865+ processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. There is also a higher variant with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.  The storage can be expanded by a whopping 1TB via a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

On the camera side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ have the same front and rear cameras. At the rear aspect is a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP main sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens and an 8MP secondary image sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens. Both devices support recording 4K resolution videos at up to 30fps from the rear cameras. For selfies and webcam, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

The battery aspect is one part where the models dazzle. The Galaxy Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery whereas the larger Galaxy Tab S7+ has a mammoth 10,090mAh battery. Both slates feature support for Samsung’s 45W Super Fast Charging technology, which is based on the USB Power Delivery 3.0 specification with Programmable Power Supply (USB-PD PPS).Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

In addition, the slates now have support for S Pen stylus which connects to the tablet via Bluetooth Low Energy and can be attached magnetically to the rear near the cameras. When attached to the rear of the tablet, the S Pen wirelessly charges but even in the low power state, it can still be used as a stylus. If you have the Book Cover, the S Pen even fits snugly underneath the cover.

The S Pen measures 147mm in length and 8.2mm in diameter, weighs only 8g, and is IP68 dust and water-resistant. It retains the same functionality from the previous generation, meaning you can use S Pen Air action gestures to take selfies or videos or control multimedia content. You can also jot down notes in Samsung Notes that can be converted to digital text and then exported to Microsoft Word-supported formats or to a PDF. Samsung Notes’ floating window also returns, letting you take notes or make sketches while you’re in another app.

On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ run on One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung has made several tweaks to the UIwith several features added to the operating system. Samsung is also teaming u with Microsoft to integrate the tablets with Windows through the upgraded Link to Windows app. The app will give users access to the tablet’s apps directly from your Windows 10 PC. It also allows users to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror the tablet’s display.

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ also feature on-device Samsung DeX, so you can get a PC-like experience without having to connect to an external monitor. There is also support for Samsung’s Quick Share feature which allows users to quickly transfer files to nearby contacts. You also get support for Google’s new Nearby Share feature.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+ Pricing & Availability

As for the prices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 carries a starting price of $649.99 while the Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at $849.99.The slates come in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colours. The tablets are expected to be avilable this Fall. Also, you’ll need to buy the S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard accessories separately.

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Galaxy Watch3 puts advanced health technology on your wrist with style

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Galaxy Watch3 is the latest smartwatch in town and it not only puts advanced health technology on your wrist but also does it with style.

Galaxy Watch3 featured

Galaxy Watch3 Design

The watch boasts a design you will find on luxury watches and is made from materials such as stainless steel, titanium (select model), and high-quality leather.

The display is now bigger and the much-loved rotating bezel has been retained. Even with the larger screen, Samsung says the Galaxy Watch3 is 14% thinner, 8% smaller and 15% lighter than the first-gen Galaxy Watch.

The Galaxy Watch3 is available in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm. The latter will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver while the bigger model comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver.

 

Galaxy Watch3 specifications

The Galaxy Watch3 45mm has a 1.4-inch display while the 41mm version has a 1.2-inch display. Both are Always-On displays with a resolution of 360 x 360 and Gorilla Glass DX protection. There are more than 80,000 watch faces to choose from in the Galaxy store and there are 40 different ways to personalize a watch face.

There is an Exynos 9110 dual-core processor clocked at 1.15GHz inside the watch along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The watch runs Tizen based Wearable OS 5.5 and packs lots of features some of which, sadly, are region-specific.

The Galaxy Watch3 brings Blood Oxygen monitoring (Sp02) for measuring and tracking oxygen saturation. The watch will also come with a blood pressure monitor and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. Another feature Samsung has added is Fall Detection. Other features are Running Analysis, VO2 Max, sleep management, and a library of over 120 different video workouts.

The new Samsung smartwatch has a 5 ATM waterproof rating and an IP68 rating. It also has Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS (GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo). The 41mm version has a 247mAh battery while the 45mm version has a 340mAh battery

 

Galaxy Watch3 Price and Availability

The Galaxy Watch3 goes on sale tomorrow in the US with a price tag of $399.99 for the 41mm version without LTE and $449.99 for the LTE version. The 45mm version without LTE is $429.99 and the LTE version is $479.99.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 & Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are official!

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Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 20 series which has kept the rumour mills buzzing for quite a while now. The Note series for this year is made up of two models the Galaxy note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which is the high-end model. Both models share some features including the design and an S Pen stylus but there are several differences which we’ll highlight in this article.Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The Galaxy Note 20 models feature support for 5G connectivity while the S Pen stylus on board the models also see an improvement to the latency of the S Pen and a few gestures controls added. The flagship phones also bring support for fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Further, just as we predicted, the devices also feature the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with a higher level of resistant to scratches.

Other features which the duo share include stereo speakers, Android 10 OS and IP68 water resistance. The two phones can equally record videos at 8K and support external microphone options. In addition, Dex now works wirelessly (via Miracast) and both phones have some important new Microsoft software features. There is also Bixby smart assistant support.Samsung Galaxy Note 20

In terms of the designs, the Galaxy Note 20 series utilises a unique type of finish which is dubbed by Samsung as “Mystic.” The phones feature glass panels on their rear aspects but with a textured finish tailored towards keeping fingerprints from sticking to be the panel.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Hardware and Features

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra adopts a somewhat impressive and aesthetically appealing design. TheNote 20 Ultra sports a mammoth 6.9-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate support. The screen is curved at the sides, minimizing the bezels on the sides. There is a single hole punch at the top which houses the selfie camera and helps minimize the size of the top bezel. The bezel at the bottom edge is also considerably small.

On the camera aspect, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear including a 108 megapixels main shooter. The device also packs a periscope lens which explains why the camera bump on the Note 20 Ultra is big.Samsung Galaxy Note 20

The Note 20 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor paired with 12GB of RAM. There is no mention of a 16GB RAM option just as rumoured. The device is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options which can be expanded via an SD card. To keep the lights on is a 4,500mAh. The device supports both SA/NSA 5G connectivity

Samsung also tossed in an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio to make it easier for phones to transfer files by pointing them at each other and — eventually — to support unlocking cars.Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs & Hardware

The Galaxy Note 20 equally presents with a massive display but slightly less than the Ultra at 6.7-inch with a resolution of 1080p. Unfortunately, the display only supports 60Hz refresh rate and no more.

In terms of the design, the Galaxy Note 20 is slightly more curved at the edge than the Ultra with more visible bezels. It is also powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset but there is only 128GB of storage available on all variants which can’t be expanded by microSD.

The camera setup is also different from the Ultra as it packs a 12-megapixel main camera teaming up with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There is also a 64-megapixel telephoto lens and its non-periscope-enabled version of Space Zoom — which goes up to 30x.

Keeping the lights on is a 4,300mAh battery. Finally, the Galaxy Note 20 will come in Bronze, Gray, and Green which the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Bronze, Gray and White colour.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Note 20 sole 8GB+128GB variant carries a price tag of $999.99 despite missing out on the 120Hz refresh rate, periscope lens and expandable storage.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB+256GB variant. The price goes up to $1,499.99 for the 12GB+512GB version. Preorders for both models will commence at 12:01 AM ET on August 6th. The phones are expected to start shipping on August 21st.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with ANC and 21 hours battery life launches for $169/€189

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Samsung officially launches Galaxy Buds Live TWS at the Galaxy Unpacked virtual event. The company unveiled it alongside Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Galaxy Watch 3. It costs $169/€189 and will be available for purchase starting August 6 in certain regions and August 21 in Europe.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Official Featured

The Galaxy Buds Live is Samsung’s first-ever TWS with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The buds themselves are bean-shaped and does not protrude out of the ears. They also come with detachable wingtips for a better fit.

Both the buds feature 12mm drivers tuned by AKG, 3 microphones (1 in the inside and two on the outside), and a bass duct. Despite their tiny footprint, the company claims 6 hours on a single charge (60mAh per bud) and 21 hours with the charging case (472mAh) which charges via USB Type-C and Qi wireless charger.

The buds weigh 5.6g each while the charging case (empty) weighs 42.2g. As far as size is concerned, both of them measure 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5mm and 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm in dimension respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Model Featured
Galaxy Buds Live don’t protrude out of the ears like most TWS.

Further, they connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0 and support AAC, SBC, and scalable codec. They also include touch panel for controls and accelerometer, hall sensor as well as proximity sensor for wear detection.

They are compatible with almost all smartphones, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and similar multimedia devices. For protection, they are only IPX2-certified for dust and water resistance.

Last but not least, the Galaxy Buds Live comes in three colors namely Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic White respectively.

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Galaxy Z Fold 2 arrives with bigger displays; rest of the specs under wraps

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Habeeb Onawole
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The Galaxy Unpacked event saw Samsung announce a handful of new products including the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new foldable device has a refined design and larger displays

Galaxy Z Fold 2 featured

 

 

Galaxy Z Fold 2 Design

Before we dive into the design, you should know that the official name is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, not Galaxy Fold 2. The name is a confirmation that all Samsung foldable devices will be announced under the Galaxy Z series.

With respect to design, the first thing you notice is the significantly larger cover display. It is a 6.2-inch screen, a massive jump from the  4.6-inch panel of the first-gen Galaxy Fold. Gone are those thick bezels too, and in their place is an edge-to-edge Infinity-O display.

Galaxy Z Fold 2
Galaxy Z Fold 2 folded and unfolded

The main screen is also bigger now, measuring 7.6-inches, making it just a little bit larger than the 7.3-inch screen of its predecessor. It too is an Infinity-O display with the hole on the right half of the screen. Samsung says it is made with Ultra-Thin Glass for smooth flexibility.

On the back, Samsung has borrowed the design of the Galaxy Note20. There is a huge bump that houses three cameras and an LED flash and just like the Galaxy Note20, there is no laser focus module. The hideaway hinge also looks better on the new Fold.

 

The Galaxy Fold will be available in just two colorways: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. There will also be a Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition.

Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs

Samsung has kept a tight lip on the full spec sheet of the debice as what we got today was just a partial reveal and not a full launch.

Price and Availability

Just like the specs, details about pricing and availability weren’t revealed. It has been reported that these details will be revealed at a September launch for the device.

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iQOO 5 render reveals it has a curved display; Snapdragon 865 processor confirmed

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Habeeb Onawole
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The iQOO 5 is launching this month and the phone will be featuring a number of impressive features, the chief being 120W fast charge which allows you to charge the device from empty to full in just 15 minutes. A press render has surfaced that shows the upcoming flagship is a beautiful beast.

iQOO 5 press render

The press render was posted on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and it shows that the device will have a curved display and a punch hole at the top left corner. The design reminds us of the OnePlus 8 Pro. According to the source, the phone uses a Samsung FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

iQOO has made changes to the design from that of the iQOO 3 which has a flat AMOLED display and a 60Hz refresh rate. The flagship also has its hole at the top right corner of the screen. Lovers of a flat display may be disappointed at iQOO’s decision to switch to a curved one but we can agree that it does make the device look better.

iQOO 5 Snapdragon 865 processor

The manufacturer has confirmed the iQOO 5 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor and not the Snapdragon 865 Plus. It will pair it with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The launch is scheduled for August 17 which is roughly two weeks away. We expect more details will surface before then.

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OxygenOS 10.5.3 rolling out for OnePlus Nord improves system stability

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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OnePlus Nord launched last month as the brand’s first 5G mid-range smartphone. Though it is up for sale in Europe, it will be going on sale in India only tomorrow (August 6). However, the company has already started shipping pre-orders. That said, the handset is currently receiving its third system update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.3.

OnePlus Nord Blue Marble Featured

Unlike the first two system updates for OnePlus Nord, which brought camera optimizations and July security patch, the changelog for this one only mentions a single line. And that is “Improved system stability” (via PiunikaWeb).

Unfortunately, we are not sure what this update is meant to improve. Anyway, if you own an OnePlus Nord, make sure to download and install the update as it could be something important.

On the other hand, OnePlus will be unveiling HydrogenOS 11 in China on August 10 with features like Zen Mode 2.0 and revamped dark mode. Similarly, the brand teased the arrival of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds for global markets very soon.

Since OnePlus has promised two Android updates and three years of security patches for the OnePlus Nord, it will be receiving more builds in stable, open beta, and closed beta channels in the coming days.

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LG Q92 5G packing a Snapdragon 765G chipset appears on Geekbench

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Jed John Ikoba
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Earlier this month, a rumour emerged that LG was planning to release several 5G smartphones including the LG Q92 5G. That rumour is gathering traction as an LG model listed as LGE LM-Q920N and believed to be the Q92 5G smartphone has been spotted on GeekBench. This comes not too long after the model appeared on Google Play Console.LG Q92

The GeekBench listing shows the device achieved a multi-core test score of 1946 and a single-core score of 613. This falls in the same performance with the Velvet 5G. That is no doubt due to the presence of the same chipset on both models.

The Q92 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset listed as “lito” which is the mid-range chip’s codename. The processor is a fast mid-range ARM-based SoC. It is one of the first chipsets that integrate a 5G modem- the Snapdragon X5. The modem brings support for speeds of up to 3.7 / 1.6 Mbps (down- and upload), mmWave and Sub-6. The processor also features the Adreno 620 GPU. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM on the model that just hit GeekBench but we can’t say if that will be the base model.

The Google Play Console listing shows the smartphone’s display will have an FHD+ resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels but the screen size is still unknown. Further, the Q92 will boot Android 10 OS out of the box.

LG is yet to officially release any details of the upcoming model. However, the Q92 5G is believed to be a cheaper alternative to the well-received LG Velvet 5G.

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Redmi enters top 10 TV brands (online) list in China within a year

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi has been leading the China smart TV market for a while now. Following the footsteps, its sub-brand Redmi ranked 10th position (online channel) for the first time in the 31st week of 2020. The data comes from Aowei Cloud Network and it was shared by none other than Lin Faqiang, the operations director of Redmi TV.

China Smart TV Market Week 31 2020 Aowei Cloud Network

Redmi became an independent brand in early 2019. Since then, the brand ventured into various product categories apart from smartphones. It launched its first smart TV in H2 last year and currently has 6 models on sale ranging from 999 yuan ($144) to 19,999 yuan ($2,881).

Due to competitive pricing and feature-rich products, Redmi managed to enter the top 10 TV brands (online) list in China within one year from entering the segment. That’s a great achievement for a new player but it all happened due to backing from its parent company Xiaomi.

On June 25, the brand even likely broke the 100-inch TV segment sales record with its Redmi Smart TV MAX 98. The brand managed to sell over 1,500 units of this TV model in 10 hours, 32 minutes and 18 seconds across all channels.

Having said that, here’s the complete list of top 10 TV brands (online) in China in 31st week of 2020 by Aowei Cloud Network.

  1. Xiaomi
  2. Changhong
  3. Hisense
  4. TCL
  5. Skyworth
  6. Haier
  7. Konka
  8. Coocaa
  9. VIDAA
  10. Redmi
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Google to launch a new smart speaker soon with a ~€100 price tag

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Habeeb Onawole
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Just a few days ago, Google announced the Pixel 4a smartphone. Now, a new leak has revealed we may be getting a new smart speaker this month too. The new speaker should launch under the Nest brand and it has an affordable price tag.

According to a tweet by Roland Quandt, the new Google (Nest) Home smart speaker with the codename “J2” will launch soon. The speaker will cost about €100 which is lesser than the launch price of the original Google Home.

He adds that the smart speaker will be available from the end of August according to the info from retailers. When it launches, it will be available in Charcoal and Chalk.

This appears to be a different speaker from the one that leaked last month (pictured below) which is internally known as “prince”. So it seems we will be getting not one but two smart Nest Home smart speakers this year.

Google Nest Speaker

Google is also expected to launch a new streaming stick codenamed “Sabrina” which will bring a new Android TV interface. We are not sure if Google will announce all these smart products at the same time or if it will launch some alongside the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G later.

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The Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra prices leak ahead of the launch

By
Jed John Ikoba
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Samsung is expected to unwrap the Galaxy Note 20 models at the Unpacked event holding later today. About the Galaxy Note 20 models, the company has been very generous with details of the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 models. Almos all the design and features are already in the open except for the pricing. That has now joined the list of details unpacked before the Galaxy Unpacked event.Samsung

Leakster Roland Quandt who tweets from the Twitter handle @RQuandt has listed the expected prices of the entire Galaxy Note 20 lineup. The leaked pricing starts at €949/959 for the Galaxy Note 20 4G version with 256GB storage. The 5G version of a Note 20 with 256GB storage will retail for €1049/1059.

The top-end Galaxy Note 20 Ultra takes things even higher with a base price of €1,299/1,309 for the 256GB storage version. Finally, the 512GB version comes in at €1399/1409. The tipster attributes the differences in the prices to variations in copyright fees, VAT percentage and other factors depending on the country.

The Galaxy Note 20 models will be powered by either the Snapdragon 865+ or the Exynos 992. The models are also expected to come with up to 16GB of RAM.

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