Samsung, which launched the 2021 editions of the Galaxy A5x and A7x smartphones yesterday, has started rolling out a new update for its predecessors. The Galaxy A51 5G and A71 5G are now getting the One UI 3.1(Android 11) update.

Do note that the Verizon version of these devices has already received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 updates last month. However, it hadn’t launched in other regions. Today, the company is rolling out firmware updates with version A516NKSU3CUC4 for Galaxy A51 5G and A716SKSU3CUC4 for Galaxy A71 5G in Korea.

This end of Beta and rollout of stable has been confirmed on the Samsung community forums of Korea and is followed by screenshots of users confirming the arrival of One UI 3.1.

One UI 3.1 was introduced along with the Galaxy S21 and it brings a host of features like revamped UI, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, improved stock apps, and more.

That said, the Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G, unlike the US, have received the One UI 3.1 directly in Korea. Hence, you can expect the same for other regions as well. Speaking of which, the update, which includes the March 2021 security patch, could take a few days before reflecting for everyone so keep that in mind.

However, if you are someone living in Korea, you can check for the update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install. As for the US, expect the devices to get the incremental One UI 3.1 anytime soon.

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In late September, a leak revealed the camera specifications of the Galaxy A72. It mentioned that the phone will have a total of six cameras, with five of them on the back. Now another leak has surfaced and it says the phone may come with one less camera.

Vietnamese leaker, Chun, posted on Twitter that the final version of the Galaxy A72 will only have four cameras instead of five. Based on the phrasing, it appears that Samsung initially wanted four rear cameras before deciding to cut back on the number of sensors.

The A72 final version will only have 4 camera instead of 5

— Snapdrachun 888 5G (@chunvn8888) December 8, 2020

The new leak doesn’t say which sensor has been removed but the first leak from September says the phone has a 64MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor. If Samsung is removing a sensor, it is either the macro or depth camera. Our guess is that it is the former since the phone already has a telephoto camera, so a depth camera is redundant.

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Its predecessor, the Galaxy A71 5G which launched in April has a similar camera that is a 64MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. So a telephoto camera for the Galaxy A72 is the perfect upgrade.

There is still a lot we do not know about the phone but we expect more details will surface in the weeks leading up to its launch. Nevertheless, we have a few guesses of our own.

THe Galaxy A72 should have an Exynos processor, most likely the Exynos 1080 since its predecessor is powered by the Exynos 980. We also expect it to run Android 11 out of the box with One UI 3.0 and a battery that supports 25W fast charging.

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The Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G phones went official in Vietnam back in December 2019. Both phones debuted as first Samsung phones powered by Exynos 980 5G chipset. In some markets, the South Korean company is selling 4G variants of both phones. The company is expected to launch the Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G smartphones in the U.S. Fresh information shared by XDA Developers reveals that the U.S. edition of the Galaxy A71 5G will be driven by Snapdragon 765 SoC.

The Verizon variant of the Galaxy A71 5G has surfaced on the database of the Bluetooth SIG platform. The model number of the device is SM-A716V. The publication revealed after investigating the publicly available database for upcoming devices with online services from Verizon, it could come across “Samsung_a71xq” text. Here, “x” refers to a 5G device and “q” means it is fueled by a Snapdragon chipset.

The Geekbench listing of the U.S. variant of the Galaxy A71 5G has revealed that it is powered by a Qualcomm SoC that has a base frequency of 1.80GHz. Since Qualcomm offers Snapdragon 765 and 765G as the 5G chipset for powering mid-range phones, there is a possibility that the Galaxy A71 5G for the U.S. may include any of the two chipsets. The Verizon variant of the Galaxy A71 5G may come with mmWave support, while the non-Verizon models may lack it.

The publication has claimed that the Verizon and non-Verizon variants of the Galaxy A71 5G may break cover in the U.S. in June or July. The rest of the specs of the A71 5G for the U.S. could be the same as its 5G variant available in other countries.

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A recent report has revealed that the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G will launch with a Quantum Encryption chip technology in South Korea. The world’s largest smartphone brand was previously tipped to launch the first smartphone equipped with a quantum encryption chip, so this device might feature the technology.

According to reports from South Korean news agencies, Samsung and SK Telecom are gearing up for the launch of a smartphone equipped with Quantum technology chip for encryption. The device in question is expected to be announced in May 2020 and will be found in the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G. The South Korean tech giant will be integrating the Quantum encryption chip into the motherboard of the handset (with reports also claiming a rebranding to Samsung Galaxy Quantum).

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For those unaware, the Quantum encryption chip technology enhances the smartphone’s data protection. In other words, it improves the security of the device and helps in better protecting sensitive data held within a device. Furthermore, it will make it harder for hackers to steal data from your handset.

Samsung smartphone that arrives with the new Quantum encryption chip will have their data encrypted in the form of random numbers. So even if the hacker attempts to read the memory, he would have to first pass the chip’s certification process before getting an approval. Similar to Samsung, even Sony has been reportedly working on the inclusion of Quantum encryption technology in its products.

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The worldwide smartphone shipments fell by 13.3% in the first quarter of 2020. Sales in February alone was declined by 38% annually accounting for only 60 million units. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected already slowing smartphone market. To recover from it, according to a report from South Korea, Samsung will be launching a new number of affordable 5G smartphones throughout the remaining year.

Samsung has already unveiled its first two cheap affordable 5G smartphones in the form of Galaxy A51 5G and Galaxy A71 5G last week in the US. But they are yet to go on sale in the region with a stipulated availability some later in summer. Interestingly, the Galaxy A71 5G is already up for sale in China where the company has the lowest presence.

As for pricing, the Galaxy A51 5G will retail for $499.99 and the Galaxy A71 5G will cost $599.99. In South Korea, they are expected to be priced around 500,000 Won ($411) and 700,000 Won ($575) respectively. Whereas, in China, the latter device is sold at 3,999 Yuan ($480).

Looking at the prices of this first generation of cheap affordable 5G smartphones by Samsung, we can conclude the brand has slashed the price of its 5G smartphones by 62% just within 11 months. For the unware, the first Samsung 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G was priced at $1299.99.

Samsung is expected to launch these models and other upcoming affordable 5G smartphones in all the countries where 5G networks are up and running. In addition to this, the South Korean smartphone maker will continue launching new Galaxy A and Galaxy M series devices in all markets to recover from sales decline.

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Last week, Samsung announced the Galaxy A71 5G for the US market and it is slated to go on sale sometime later this summer. This device is planned to launch officially on April 18 in China but it is already up for pre-order in the region. The complete specs of the handset are already out. But now we get to know one more thing and that is the Galaxy A71 5G is the first Samsung phone to feature Goodix in-display fingerprint solution.

Being the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, Samsung was late to adopt in-display fingerprint technology. But soon it caught up unlike Apple, which has shifted to face authentication system. It has been over a year since the first Galaxy with in-display fingerprint sensor launched but the Galaxy A71 5G is the first-ever phone to use a Goodix in-display fingerprint solution.

A number of smartphone companies like Huawei, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, and others use Goodix in-display solutions on their devices. But sadly, Samsung is even late to this party but at last, it finally did it.

Talking about other features, the Galaxy A71 5G packs a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display, 64MP(primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera system, 32MP selfie camera, Exynos 980 dual-mode (SA / NSA) 5G chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, 4,500 mAh battery, One UI 2.0 (Android 10), and will be available in three colours – Black, Blue, and Silver.

In the US, the Galaxy A71 5G will retail for $599.99, whereas the Chinese pricing for the phone is 3399 Yuan, which is definitely a tough sell in this region for a phone with mid-range specs.

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In December 2019, Samsung had launched the 4G-ready Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 phones in December. Rumors of their 5G variants have been circulating since sometime. Last month, the Galaxy A71 5G that has a model number of SM-A7160 was approved by Bluetooth SIG authority. Earlier this month, the handset was certified by the 3C certification body of China. The handset has now been spotted on China’s TENAA telecom body with its full specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G specifications

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G TENAA listing states that its dimensions are 162.6 x 75.5 x 8.1mm and it weighs 185 grams. The device is driven by a minimum rated battery of 4,370mAh capacity.

The clocking speeds of the octa-core processor which powers the Galaxy A71 5G is mentioned as 2.2 / 1.8 GHz on TENAA. The handset was spotted with Exynos 980 chipset on Geekbench in February. It offers the same clocking speeds which is mentioned in the TENAA listing of the Galaxy A71 5G. The regular version of the Galaxy A71 is fueled by Snapdragon 730G. The Exynos 980 5G chipset which powers the A71 5G was first introduced on the Vivo X30 series that debuted at the end of the previous year.

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The TENAA listing of the Galaxy A71 5G is incomplete as it does not mention the exact size and resolution of its display. It has a 64-megapixel quad camera setup and its front camera and internal storage information seems to be mentioned incorrectly on TENAA. The handset could be coming with a 6.7-inch display, 32-megapixel front camera and 128 GB of storage. It features an in-screen fingerprint reader. There is no word yet on the launch date of the Galaxy A71 5G.

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Samsung‘s popular Galaxy A series has a couple of entries lined up for launch in the near future. However, prior to any official announcements, reports have surfaced regarding the Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A71. The former has been spotted on Geekbench, revealing its specs, while the latter has received 3C certification.

Samsung Galaxy A31

The Galaxy A31 is a mid range smartphone from the South Korean tech giant. It was spotted on the popular benchmarking software, Geekbench, bearing the model number SM-A315F. The device scored 349 points in single core performance and 1,291 points in the multi core performance. This score was achieved thanks to its MediaTek processor, dubbed MT6768V/CA, which could be the Helio P65 SoC.

Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A31 also runs the latest Android 10 OS and has 4GB of RAM. However, it is unknown if it will arrive with other memory configurations. Unfortunately, other finer details could not have been discerned from the benchmark, but reports have suggested that a 64GB base storage alongside a 5,000mAh battery and 48MP primary camera can be expected as well.

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Samsung Galaxy A71

Samsung had launched the 4G version of the Galaxy A71 two months ago. But since then, there has been no sign of its 5G variant. But now, it might soon be available considering the smartphone has received China’s 3C certification. The certification also revealed certain specs regarding the device, namely support for 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy A71 was spotted with the model number SM-A7160, similar to what had previously also been spotted on Geekbench listing. The handset will carry Exynos 980 SoC paired along with 8GB of RAM running Android 10 OS. It is expected to launch in various markets including, China, US, Australia, New Zealand, and European regions as well. Although no official announcement has been made, its launch might be just around the corner. So stay tuned for additional reports on Galaxy smartphones.

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Samsung launched the LTE variant of the Galaxy A71 in Vietnam in December and it was recently unveiled in India. Recent reports have suggested that the South Korean company is working closely on a 5G variant of the smartphone. The device appeared with its SM-A7160 model number on the Wi-Fi Alliance database recently, hinting at an imminent launch. The smartphone reappeared on Bluetooth SIG confirming the Galaxy A71 5G moniker. It could very well be one of the cheapest 5G-enabled Samsung smartphones that money can buy, considering the LTE variant was introduced at Rs. 29,999 (~$417).

Now that the Bluetooth SIG listing of the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, select market may receive it within a month or two. Unfortunately, no other details regarding the device could be gathered from the listing. However, a few basic features were spotted earlier during the Geekbench tests.

The Geekbench listing of the Galaxy A71 5G revealed that it is powered by an Exynos 980 SoC with 8GB of RAM. The device runs Android 10 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI 2.0 skin on top. The handset scored 3,078 points at the Geekbench single-core test and 7,346 points in the multi-core tests.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 LTE Specifications and Features

The 4G variant of the Galaxy A71 flaunts a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone draws power from a Snapdragon 730 SoC and is paired by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of native storage, expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. 

In terms of optics, the handset flaunts a quad rear camera setup including a 64-megapixel primary sensor, coupled with a 5-megapixel macro lens, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the Galaxy A71 flaunts a 32-megapixel sensor for selfies, housed within the punch-hole display. The smartphone draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery, coupled with 23W fast charging.

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