Samsung has been rolling out the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 stable update for eligible devices for the last few weeks. The latest handsets to receive the latest version of the company’s mobile software are Galaxy A52s 5G and Galaxy Fold 5G.

According to SamMobile, the Android 12 stable update for the Galaxy A52s 5G is currently live in South Korea, The update arrives with firmware version A528NKSS1BUL7 and December 2021 security patches.

On the other hand, the same update for the Galaxy Fold 5G is live in the UK. For this phone, the update comes with F907BXXU6GULB. Also, the software build brings along the latest January 2022 security patches.

Like any other OTA system update, the new software update for the aforementioned Samsung smartphones is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may reach earlier for some users, while for others, it could get delayed.

Users in these regions can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got access to the latest release.

It should be also out in other regions in the coming days. Users in those places can also follow the above-mentioned instructions to check.

Having said that, if you are one of those who have already installed the update on your device, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below.

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The Snapdragon 855 mobile platform powered Samsung Galaxy Fold has been available in China since a few months, but it only supported 4G connectivity. Last month, the South Korean company introduced the Galaxy W20 5G phone as 5G-ready version of the Galaxy Fold driven by the more powerful Snapdragon 855+ SoC.  At the unveil event, the company did not confirm on the price tag of the Galaxy W20 5G foldable phone. It had only stated that the device will be available for purchase in December. Earlier today, the Galaxy W20 5G appeared on Samsung’s official online store as well as JD.com.

Samsung W20 5G Price

On JD.com, the Samsung W20 5G can be seen in Standard and Premium Edition. Priced at 19,999 Yuan (~$2,843), the Standard Edition ships with a free pair of Galaxy Buds worth 999 Yuan (~$142). The Galaxy W20 5G Standard Edition is up for reservations on the Chinese retailer site. The Premium Edition is priced at a whopping 29,999 Yuan (~$4,264) that includes a free pair of Galaxy Buds and VIP service worth 29,999 Yuan. The above shown screenshot shows that the Galaxy W20 5G Premium Edition was available for purchase at the time of writing this post. The shipments of both models will begin on Dec. 20.

The Samsung W20 5G Standard Edition is the only version that is listed on its official e-shop for China with a pricing of 19,999 Yuan. The next sale on JD and Samsung’s online store is Dec. 20. The W20 5G foldable phone comes in an attractive white color. Samsung only sells its W-series smartphones exclusively in China. While the Galaxy Fold 5G is available outside China, the international availability of the Galaxy W20 5G seems unlikely.

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Samsung W20 5G Specifications

The Samsung W20 5G foldable phone has an outer AMOLED display of 4.6 inches that produces HD+ resolution. Opening the device reveals its 7.3-inch flexible AMOLED display that offers full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform drives the foldable device with 12 GB of RAM. The Android 9 Pie OS along with One UI 2.0 runs on the device. It has a large internal storage of 512 GB.

The Samsung W20 5G features 16-megapixel (ultrawide) + 12-megapixel (wide-angle) + 12-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera on its rear. Above the cover display, there is a front-facing camera of 10-megapixel with autofocus. There is a 10-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual camera system placed at the upper-right corner of the inner display.

There is a 4,235mAh battery inside the Samsung W20 5G that supports 15W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. The device is also equipped with support for 9W reverse wireless charging. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

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Today, at an event in China, Samsung announced a new device. The new phone is the Samsung W20 5G and it is unlike other phones in the China-exclusive W-series. It is also Samsung’s first phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ processor.

Samsung W20 Design

The W-series is a smartphone line that packs flagship specs in the old clamshell design. The series is known for its dual displays, alphanumeric keypad, and expensive price tag. For the W20, Samsung has made some big changes but has kept the costly price tag. The inner screen is now one enormous flexible touchscreen display that can be folded. You still have an outer screen but it is larger than any we have seen on previous models.

While the Samsung W20 looks nothing like its predecessors in terms of design, it is actually not a new device as it is just a rebranded Galaxy Fold 5G for China.

Samsung W20 Specifications

The phone has a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 720 x 1680 display on the outside. When unfolded, you are greeted with a 7.3-inch flexible Super AMOLED display with a 1536 x 2152 display and HDR10 support.

This is Samsung’s first phone to come with a Snapdragon 855+ processor, a higher-clocked version of the processor inside the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10 series. There is 12GB of RAM and it is matched with a more than sufficient 512GB of storage.

The inner display cuts off at the top right corner for a 10MP + 8MP dual camera combo while the back of the phone is home to a 12MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 12MP telephoto camera. At the top of the smaller display is a 10MP camera for selfies and video calls.

On the right frame of the phone are the volume rocker, power button, and side-mounted fingerprint scanner. A USB-C port and a primary microphone at the bottom left of the device while the bottom right is home to the speakers. The SIM tray is on the left frame.

The Samsung W20 5G has a dual-cell battery with a combined capacity of 4235mAh. It supports reverse wireless charging, so owners can use it to wirelessly charge their other devices. There are dual AKG-tuned stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for an immersive audio experience while watching movies or playing games.

The W20 5G supports only China Unicom and China Telecom NSA networks. It does not support SA networks.

Samsung ships the phone with One UI and their VIP services provided along with the purchase of the phone. You also get a free pair of Galaxy Buds and a leather calfskin case. However, there is no info on the price but Samsung did say it will go on sale in December.

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Samsung is launching the Galaxy Fold 5G in China but under a different name entirely. The foldable device will be sold in the country as the Samsung W20 5G, and ahead of its release tomorrow, a hands-on video has been posted on the web.

The short video shows the device when it is opened and closed. The phone will be available in white when it launches.

The Samsung W20 has two displays – a 7.3-inch foldable AMOLED screen with a 2152 x 1536 resolution and a second screen that is 4.6-inches, has a 720 x 1680 resolution and is on the outside of the device.

Samsung is shipping the phone with the Snapdragon 855+ processor along with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. There are six cameras in total on the device. The first is a 10MP camera above the smaller display on the outside. You also have a 12MP + 12MP + 16MP triple camera configuration on the back of the phone. Samsung has also included 10MP + 8MP dual cameras above the inner display.

The W20 will run One UI based on Android 9 Pie out of the box and ship with a 4135mAh battery.

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After announcing the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone in its home country as well as some other regions, the Galaxy Fold 5G variant is now available for purchase in South Korea. The phone is priced at 2.398 million won, which is roughly about $2,000.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone is now also available for purchase in UK, Germany, France, Singapore, and the United States. However, not all of these regions will get the 5G variant and will be limited to 4G only.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G is being offered in two color options — Black and Silver. Further, those who purchased the smartphone after 20th September and buys before 31st October, will receive a high-end Montblanc protective case as a gift.

Most of the specifications of this 5G variant remains the same as the standard model, expect for the addition of 5G network support. The Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone presents a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display with a 1536 x 2152 pixels screen resolution where can use three apps at the same time which Samsung calls Three-app Multitasking.

When the device is folded into phone mode, it offers a 4.6-inch display with 840 x 1960 pixels screen resolution. It comes with a feature called App Continuity which automatically adjust an app when you switch screens. It is powered by a 7nm SD855 octa-core processor paired with 12GB of RAM and packs 512GB of internal storage using UFS 3.0 technology.

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Connectivity options on the phone include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. The smartphone also comes with stereo speakers that are equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology.

It comes with camera module that’s made up of a 16MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP wide-angle camera. On the front side, it comes with a 10MP sensor. It runs Samsung One UI with Android 9 Pie operating system out-of-the-box and is powered by a 4,380mAh battery which is split into two units and supports Wireless Charging as well as Wireless PowerShare for reverse charging.

Yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone was launched in the Indian market, which comes packed with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. In India, the phone has been priced at ₹1,64,999 (~$2,323) and will go on sale from 20th October.

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