Last year, Samsung introduced a new software policy of at least four years of security updates for almost all smartphones and tablets. But the company did not clarify the frequency of updates. Now, we know that for some of the budget devices.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ax0s series of smartphones in 2019. The lineup includes a total of five devices, namely Galaxy A10s, Galaxy A20s, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A50s, and Galaxy 70s.

According to SamMobile, the last four models have been now demoted to biannual security updates. Whereas, the first phone was already demoted in September.

All these handsets have one thing in common. They debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie and they have received two major One UI updates in the form of One UI 2.x (Android 10) and One UI 3.x (Android 11).

On top of that, these phones are also eligible for four years of security updates. But now, as the phones have become a little older than two years, they have been pushed to biannual security updates from quarterly security updates.

This means for the next two years, they will be only receiving four security updates in total. Going by this, we can expect the similarly positioned handsets to get only biannual security updates once they receive their last major One UI update.

What are your thoughts on Samsung’s software update policy? Do let us know in the comment section below.

RELATED:

• Samsung reportedly starts mass production of components for the Galaxy S22 series
• Samsung sees record sales and new 3 year high operating profit in Q3 2021
• Samsung Galaxy A33 to come in same colors as Galaxy A53
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e gets features from Galaxy Z Fold3

The post Samsung Galaxy A20s, A30s, A50s, A70s demoted to biannual security updates appeared first on Gizmochina.

Google is expected to release Android 12 stable in a couple of months. However, OEMs are yet to deliver Android 11 stable update for their older and budget devices. Even Samsung with its resources is yet to complete last year’s Android rollout for some of its products. The latest handset from the South Korean tech giant to receive the Android 11 update is Galaxy A20s.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A20s in October 2019. The smartphone debuted with One UI based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was updated to Android 10-based One UI 2.x last year.

Now, the phone has started receiving the Android 11 (One UI 3.1) update. According to SamMobile, the update is currently live in Malaysia with build number A207FXXU2CUFA.

The latest system update for the handset brings all the new One UI features that are supported by its hardware. Additionally, it also bumps up the security patch level to June 2021.

The update should be available in all regions in the coming days. Users of the device can navigate to Settings > Software update >  Download and install to check whether their unit has got the One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update.

The Samsung Galaxy A20s is neither eligible for three generations of Android updates nor four years of security updates. Hence, One UI 3.1 is the last major software update for this smartphone. But will likely receive security patches for a while.

RELATED:

• 4nm Snapdragon 895 series production to be split between Samsung and TSMC
• Samsung Galaxy M32 debuts in the UK, offers smaller battery than Indian variant
• Samsung targets prominent leakers similar to Apple, with copyright claims
• Samsung Q2 2021 profit likely jumped 38% due to strong chip prices

The post Samsung Galaxy A20s begins receiving Android 11 (One UI 3.1) update appeared first on Gizmochina.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A20s in India which is slightly upgraded avatar of the original Galaxy A20 that was announced in the month of March this year. The key highlighting features of the newly announced handset includes a 6.4-inch display, triple rear cameras and a 4,000 mAh battery.

Galaxy A20s Design & Features

Like its prceding device, the Galaxy A20s has polycarbonate back and a glass front. The device measures 163.3 x 77.5 x 8.0 mm and it tips the scale at 183 grams. The front of the smartphone accomodates a 6.4 inch TFT display that has a HD+ resolution of 1560 x 720 px.

The front of the Galaxy A20s also sports a Infinity V notch above the display which houses an f/2.0 aperture equipped selfie camera. As previously mentioned, its display is surrounded with negligible bezels which provide for an appealing front fascia.

The rear panel of the Galaxy A20s has a glossy finish and it harbours the fingerprint scanner, Samsung branding and the triple camera setup. The camera setup consists of 13 MP main sensor which is combined with an 8 MP ultra wide sensor and 5 depth sensor.

Editor’s Pick: The upcoming Mi Band 5 will support NFC even outside China

The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 450 SoC which can proove to be a thorn in its flesh. The chipset consists of a Octa Core CPU and Adreno 506 GPU. The Galaxy A20s is powered by a 4000mAh battery that supports 15 W fast charging. The handset runs on Android 9 Pie which is skinned with Samsung’s One UI.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS , bottom mounted USB Type-C port and 3.5 mm jack.

Galaxy A20s Price, Colour, Storage Options and Availability

The Galaxy A20s is offered in three colour options which include Blue, Green and Black. It is offered in two storage variants for which the price are as follows:

• 3GB+32GB: Rs 11,999
• 4GB+64GB: Rs 13,999

In additon to the buit in storage, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card.

The Galaxy A20s is available for purschase starting today both via online and offline channels.

UP NEXT: Huawei P30 Pro units are failing SafetyNet, Huawei confirms

The post Samsung Galaxy A20s Launched in India, Sports a 6.4 inch Display and Octa Core CPU appeared first on Gizmochina.

The Samsung Galaxy A20s seems to be heading to India. Yesterday, the South Korean technology stalwarts had launched the smartphone for global markets. Although there is no official word on an India release yet, 91mobiles came across pricing information from an independent source.

Samsung Galaxy A20s Price in India (Rumored)

According to the publication, the Galaxy A20s will be available in two variants. The base variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage  could be priced at Rs. 10,990 (~$155). The higher variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage may cost Rs. 12,990 (~$189). Rumors have it that Samsung may launch the device in the country by the end of September.

Samsung Galaxy A20s Specifications and Features

The Galaxy A20s features a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V IPS LCD display instead of the company’s famed AMOLED panels. The display has a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixel. It is powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 450 SoC. The smartphone features expandable storage slot. The primary camera on the A20s is a 13-megapixel unit, which is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is an 8-megapixel unit housed within the Infinity-V notch.

The Samsung Galaxy A20s draws power from a 4,000mAh battery that is coupled with 15W fast charge. The device gets a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner along with face unlock. Samsung launched the Galaxy A20s in four color variants, namely red, black, green and blue. It will be interesting to see whether it offers all the variants in India.

(source)

The post Samsung Galaxy A20s could be priced at Rs. 10,990 (~$155) in India, claims report appeared first on Gizmochina.

The Galaxy A20s is an upcoming smartphone by Samsung. It is a refresh to the Galaxy A20 which launched in April. Images of the phone from a TENAA listing surfaced last week along with rumored specs. Today, another spec list has leaked with different details.

According to Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Galaxy A20s will have a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 1520 x 720 resolution. Surprisingly, it is not an AMOLED panel like that of the Galaxy A20.

Under the hood of the phone is a Snapdragon 450 processor and not an Exynos chipset and it is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The Galaxy A20s will have a MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 512GB.

#GalaxyA20shttps://t.co/hQ01UKHJwv pic.twitter.com/r5XYhpBdKg

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) September 8, 2019

The phone will come with three rear cameras, an extra sensor more than the Galaxy A20. The primary camera is a 13MP f/1.9 sensor and it is paired with an 8MP f/2.2 120° ultrawide angle camera and a 5MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is an 8MP f/2.0 camera.

The Galaxy A20s will pack a 4000mAh battery and not 3000mAh as reported in the first leak. The phone will charge via a MicroUSB port and have support for 15W fast charging just like the A20. It will measure 163.31 x 77.52 x 7.9 millimeters and be available in Green, Black, and Red.

The specs are not confirmed, so we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt. We expect TENAA to reveal the full specs this week. The Galaxy A20s is expected to launch in India, probably alongside the M30s on September 18. It should also launch in China later this month.

(Source)

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G with a 6.7-inch display, SD855, triple cameras, and a 4500mAh battery is official

The post New Samsung Galaxy A20s leak reveals 4000mAh battery capacity appeared first on Gizmochina.

Samsung is currently working on upgrading its range of smartphones in the budget segment, by introducing several new ‘S’ variants of popular devices in the Galaxy A and M lineup in the second half of the year. The latest entrant is the Galaxy A20s, which popped-up recently during TENAA certification. The model number of the upcoming A20s is SM-A2070, and the device is very similar to the Galaxy M30 in terms of external aesthetics. Also, 91mobiles has shared the specs sheet of the phone to reveal the key specs of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy A20s Specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy A20s leak by the publication has revealed that it features a 6.49-inch Infinity V-display with a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. It is powered by the same 14nm 1.6GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 7884 SoC found on the Galaxy A20. The smartphone gets 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage, which is expandable up to 512GB with a microSD card. The leak has no details on the camera specifications at the moment, but images from the TENAA listing show that it is equipped with a vertically-mounted triple camera layout with an LED flash.

Editor’s Pick: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G with 6.7-inch display, SD855, triple cameras and big battery is official

The Galaxy A20s draws power from a 3,000mAh battery, which is a bit of a letdown considering the A20 had a 4,000 mAh battery. There is no word on fast charging capabilities yet. The Galaxy A20s runs on Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Connectivity options include dual-SIM 4G LTE, Bluetooth V4.2, USB charging port and a 3.5mm AUX port. The smartphone sports a dedicated rear panel-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The leak further reveals that the smartphone has an accelerometer, light sensor and proximity sensor. The volume and power controls are on the left side of the device. According to the TENAA listing, the Galaxy A20s measures 163.31 x 77.52 x 7.99 mm. The handset may come in two color options, namely black and blue. There is no information on when Samsung plans to launch the device globally. But the device recently passed the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certification, meaning that the launch date is right around the corner.

(source 1, 2)

UP NEXT: Samsung Galaxy M30s gets a launch date

The post Samsung Galaxy A20s key specs leaked; images surface on TENAA  appeared first on Gizmochina.