Samsung has started rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update for two more devices. The first handset is the mid-range Galaxy M52 5G, which was released last year. The second phone, on the other hand, is the Galaxy A90 5G, a premium Galaxy A series smartphone that was made available in limited markets.

According to SamMobile, the Android 12 update for the Galaxy M52 5G is currently live in India with firmware version M526BXXU1BVC6. Apart from bringing new features, the latest system update for the device also bumps up the security patch level to March 2022.

Whereas, the same update for the Galaxy A90 5G is being rolled out in South Korea. The software build arrives with firmware version A908NKSU4EVC1 and March 2022 security patches.

The One UI 4.0 update for these smartphones is being pushed in batches. Hence, it will take a few days to reach every user. Also, we expect Samsung to extend the availability of the update to more regions in the near future.

Android 12 is the first major software update for the Galaxy M52 5G. Whereas, it is the third major system update for Galaxy A90 5G. This former will be receiving one more big update next year, while the latter will only receive security patches going forward.

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Samsung has been rolling out stable Android 11 (One UI 3.x) update to the eligible devices since December. Since the rollout has now completed for newer devices, the company has started seeding out the latest Android update to its older phones and tablets. Hence, the 2019 Galaxy A70s and the Galaxy A90 5G are now receiving the One UI 3.1 update.

Both the Galaxy A70s and the Galaxy A90 5G launched in 2019 with Android 9.0 Pie (One UI 1.x) out of the box. The smartphones were later updated to One UI 2.5 (Android 10) last year.

Now, Samsung has started rolling out Android 11 to these phones. Also, instead of One UI 3.0, they are being directly updated to One UI 3.1.

The Galaxy A70s Android 11 update is currently live in India with firmware version A707FDDU3CUC6. The software build weighs over 2GB in size and brings March 2021 security patches.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A90 5G Android 11 update is rolling out in South Korea with firmware version A908NKOU3DUC3. This build also comes with March 2021 security patches.

We can expect Samsung to extend the availability of this update to more regions in the coming days. Users of these handsets can navigate to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has received the One UI 3.1 update.

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Although Samsung has started releasing One UI 3.0  based on Android 11 for its flagship smartphones, the company is yet to finish the One UI 2.5 rollout for its mid-range and budget handsets. The latest devices to receive this update are Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A90 5G.

The South Korean tech giant debuted One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with the launch of the Galaxy Note20 series and Galaxy Tab S7 series in August. 

Soon after the release of these devices, the firm began to roll out the latest version of its mobile software to its flagship devices. The new update was even made available for select Galaxy A and Galaxy M series smartphones.

The phones to join this list are the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A90 5G. The build for the former is currently live in Sri Lanka with firmware version A505FDDU5BTL1 and December 2020 security patch. Whereas, the build for the later is being rolled out in South Korea with firmware version A908NKSU3CTL3.

As far as new features are concerned, these handsets are getting the same set of features as the other Galaxy A and Galaxy M series phones. Such as WiFi connection speed, request WiFi password, Bitmoji stickers as AOD (Always-on Display) styles, new Samsung keyboard improvements, Pro Video feature in the Camera app, and SOS features in Messages.

We expect the company to extend the availability of this update to more regions for these smartphones in the coming days.

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Samsung is equally emphasizing on 5G smartphones just like any other brands this year. And, that seems to have paid off in H1 2020. A report by Strategy Analytics says Samsung’s 5G smartphone shipments in Western Europe almost swallowed the entire share.

The report says Samsung accounts for 88% of 5G Smartphones shipped in Western Europe for the first half(H1) of 2020. Although the total 5G shipments contribute to only about 7% of all smartphones in Western Europe, a total of 4 million units were reportedly shipped in H1 2020. And this is a record as stated by Ville-Petteri Ukonaho, Associate Director at Strategy Analytics. He adds that the demand for 5G smartphones has surged to a whopping 4000% in the last twelve months.

2019 was still a budding year for 5G. However, companies like Huawei performed well in total 5G shipments across the globe. This was the time when Samsung and Apple didn’t venture too much into 5G. Add to this, the deployment of 5G took some time, and hence, the demand was not that much in regions like Europe. This goes in line with Ukonaho’s statement where he says demand was less than 1% in Western Europe.

Coming back, Ken Hyers, Director at Strategy Analytics, says Samsung is the leader of 5G in Western Europe today. This is due to its strong lineup of devices like Galaxy S20 5G, and mid-range Galaxy A90 5G. Also, Ukonaho is quoted saying Samsung accounts for 9 in 10 5G smartphones shipped in the region.

But the dominance will reportedly come to an end after the launch of Apple’s iPhone 12 series. He says the 5G war in Europe has kicked off well and Samsung will face strong competition from Apple, and other Chinese companies like Xiaomi, and Oppo for the rest of 2020 including H2.

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Samsung revealed the Galaxy A90 5G as the cheapest 5G smartphone in South Korea back in September. It is the latest device to feature 5G capability after the flagship Galaxy S10 5G and the Note 10 5G. Samsung has today introduced the A90 5G in China. The smartphone features the powerful Snapdragon 855 SoC and supports the NSA network through external bandwidth. 

Samsung Galaxy A90 Specifications and Price in China

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED full HD+ Infinity-U display with a Infinity-U notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has arrived in China with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage.

The primary camera is a 48-megapixel unit with an aperture rating of f/2.0, which is paired to a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an aperture rating of f/2.2 along with an 8-megapixel depth sensor with a 12-degree wide-angle field-of-view. The Samsung Galaxy A90 draws power from a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W rapid charging. The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based One UI and features face unlock for additional security.

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The Samsung Galaxy A90 starts from 4,499 Yuan (~$635). The smartphone is available in two color options, namely Space White and Holographic Black. The rear panel is designed using a splicing scheme last seen on the Huawei P30 Pro. Samsung is calling it their holographic plaid pattern. The design has a gradient finish on the upper half and a solid color on the lower portion. 

Pre-sales of the A90 5G will begin in China from Oct. 25 and its shipments will start on Oct. 31. The Samsung Galaxy A90 rivals the iQOO and Xiaomi’s 5G lineup in China.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note10+ 5G is currently the only Samsung 5G phone you can buy in China but that won’t be the case for long. While the upcoming flip phone, the Samsung W2020  flip phone will also support 5G, TENAA has revealed that the Galaxy A90 5G will also be coming to China.

We noticed a Samsung phone with the model number SM-A9080 on TENAA’s database. While the spec sheet is not yet visible, we know it is the Galaxy A90 5G based on the model number. There is also a support page for the device already live on the official Samsung China website.

The Galaxy A90 5G already launched in Samsung’s home country of South Korea early this month and is now making its way to other markets.

The Galaxy A90 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an FHD+ resolution. It is powered by the Snapdragon 855 processor and is available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is support for storage expansion which allows you to add an extra 512GB of storage.

It has triple rear cameras – a 48MP f/2.0 primary camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera, and an 8MP 123° ultrawide angle camera. Inside the U-shaped notch is a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, NFC with support for Samsung Pay, and supports audio out via the USB-C port. It only has support for a single SIM card along with the MicroSD card slot.

Samsung has included a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. It runs Android 9 out of the box and is available in white or black.

In Korea, the Galaxy A90 5G is priced at 899,800 KRW which converts to about $750. The China price should be around this too when it launches.

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy A90 5G smartphone. It has arrived as the first 5G phone from the company in its A-series of smartphones. It is not the first 5G phone from the company since it has already launched Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy Note 10 5G premium phones in the past. However, the newly unveiled Galaxy A90 5G from Samsung is a cheaper 5G smartphone compared to the S-series and Note-series 5G phones. The South Korean company has officially confirmed all the specs of the Galaxy A90 5G, but the pricing of the phone is currently under the wraps.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Specifications and Features

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD+ resolution. It offers a tall aspect ratio thanks to the Infinity-U display design. The glass-bodied handset has 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4mm dimensions and 206 grams weight.

The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform that tags along the X50 modem and RF-Front-End solutions for 5G experience is present under the hood of the device. The handset comes in two RAM variants such as 6 GB and 8 GB. Both models are equipped with 128 GB of native storage. There is a dedicated microSD card slot on the device for more storage.

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The Android 9 Pie OS along with One UI OS comes preloaded on the Galaxy A90 5G smartphone. There is Game Booster tech on the device or lag-free live gaming experience. With Samsung DeX support, users can take advantage of full-blow desktop PC experience by connecting the Galaxy A90 5G to a bigger display.

There is a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel with f/2.0 aperture on the Galaxy A90 5G. On its rear is a triple camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 123-degree ultrawide lens of 8-megapixel with f/2.2 aperture. The phone houses a 4,500mAh battery that is couple with 25W rapid charging. The AMOLED screen of the Galaxy A90 5G has an in-display fingerprint reader. It also supports face recognition.

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G Price and Availability

Samsung has not disclosed the pricing of the Galaxy A90 5G smartphone yet. However, it has confirmed that the phone will be available for purchase in South Korea starting from Sept. 4. Thereafter, it will be releasing in other markets. The handset comes in black and white color variants.

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The Galaxy A-series has been transformed from an upper mid-range series to an all-encompassing series. While it already includes phones from the entry-level, mid-range, and upper mid-range category; Samsung is set to announce the first Galaxy A-series flagship – the Galaxy A90 5G. Ahead of its release, the phone’s retail box has leaked on the web and it gives us a close look at the design and also reveals some key specs.

The Galaxy A90 5G will have an Infinity-U display with black bezels running around it. The frame appears to be made from aluminum with a visible antenna line at the upper part. The volume control and power button are on the left as shown on the box.

On the rear, the Galaxy A90 5G has triple rear cameras arranged vertically at the left corner. All three sensors share the same housing, and below the sensors sit an LED flash. The A90 5G doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner on the back, so we are pretty sure there is one under that Super AMOLED display, though we can’t say if it is an ultrasonic type.

The Galaxy A90 5G is shown in white but there should be other color variants available at launch.

The back of the box reveals some of the phone’s specs. The Galaxy A90 5G will have an octa-core processor but as Samsung is known to do, the name of the processor isn’t revealed on the box. Leaks and benchmark results have revealed the processor inside the phone is none other than the Snapdragon 855. The SoC is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The phone’s triple rear camera configuration is also listed on the box. The primary sensor is a 48MP camera and it is paired with 5MP and 8MP secondary sensors. The A90 5G also has a 32MP front-facing camera and supports 25W Super Fast Charging.

The Galaxy A90 5G still doesn’t have a release date but it sure will be launching in Samsung’s home country first.

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