If you own a Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra, this news might make your day a little bit better. While these phones have passed Samsung’s initial software support timeframe, they won’t be completely left behind in terms of security, Samsung claims. Instead of the usual monthly updates, Samsung is transitioning these models to a new schedule of quarterly security patches. This means you’ll receive security updates every three months for an unspecified duration.

However its unclear if Samsung will extend support for the S20 FE as well

The news is slightly better for the Galaxy S20 FE. This model will continue to receive monthly security updates for a while longer. It’s unclear yet whether Samsung will extend support for the S20 FE with quarterly updates after its four-year software support cycle ends.

Released in February 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S20 boasts a large 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It comes in various colors and is water-resistant. The phone is powered by either Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865 processor depending on region, and has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 64MP main sensor and a 10MP front-facing camera. It also offers a 4000mAh battery with various fast-charging options and wireless charging capabilities.

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Recently, there has been some confusion regarding the Android 14 update for Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series. First, there were reports that these older devices would indeed receive the Android 14 based One UI 6.0 update, but then, a contradictory statement emerged, stating that they would not be getting this latest software upgrade. Here are the details…

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20 won’t get Android 14 update

The initial reports were quite exciting for owners of Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and Galaxy Z Flip, which were mentioned as eligible for the Android 14 based One UI 6 update. These devices had already received three generations of Android updates, so the possibility of a fourth was a pleasant surprise. Furthermore, newer Samsung models were also expected to get the update, potentially making them among the first to enjoy One UI 6.

However, the situation took a U-turn when Samsung clarified the matter. According to the updated information, the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S20 will not receive the Android 14 based One UI 6.0 update, despite being mentioned in Samsung’s One UI 6-related article on their website. Instead, these devices will only receive some Galaxy Enhance-X features.

The confusion arose due to a statement in Samsung’s article that listed devices eligible for Galaxy Enhance-X features. In this list, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 were included, but the wording of the statement led to misinterpretation. It became evident that Samsung’s initial inclusion of these devices was a mistake, given the company’s earlier commitment to providing only three major Android OS updates for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series.

Samsung had previously adhered to the three-year update policy for these smartphones, which started with Android 10, followed by updates to Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. The Galaxy S21 series marked an improvement with four years of Android OS updates. However, this extended support was not extended to the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy S20.

So, if you own a Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy S20 series smartphone, you should not expect to receive the official Android 14 update.

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Samsung has rolled out the July 2023 security patch for its Galaxy S20 lineup, following the recent updates of its successors Galaxy S21, S22, and S23 series. The global update has been launched across various parts of the world including Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

The latest update brings important security enhancements to the Galaxy S20 series, consisting of the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models. Users can check for the update by going to Settings > Software Update on their devices.

According to Sammobile, the LTE Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ models in Latin America will be updated with firmware versions G98xFXXUHHWF1 and G98xFXXSIHWF7 respectively. On the other hand, the 5G variants of the Galaxy S20 series in the same region are receiving the update with firmware version G98xBXXSIHWF7. Meanwhile, the 5G variants of the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra in Asia and Europe are set to receive firmware version G98xBXXSIHWF6.

What’s new in this update?

Samsung’s July 2023 security patch addresses 90 security flaws in Galaxy devices, with 52 fixes contributed by Google and 38 developed by Samsung (SVEs). Among them, three are critical and 56 are high-priority vulnerabilities, while the rest pose moderate risks. Additionally, Samsung had already included three fixes in the June patch, now incorporated in the July patch by Google. The flaws spanned various areas, including manual package installation, audio system access control, UWB chipset identifier, broadcast SMS configuration, Galaxy Themes Service, Settings, and internal testing functions, exposing the devices to potential unauthorized code execution.

Galaxy S20 series specs overview

The Galaxy S20 series, launched in 2020, comprises the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra models. The S20 and S20+ boast 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O displays respectively, with a 120Hz refresh rate. They are powered by either Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 processors and feature triple rear cameras and 8K video shooting capabilities. Furthermore, these models offer IP68 water and dust resistance, backed by 4,000mAh and 4,500mAh batteries respectively. The high-end S20 Ultra variant presents a massive 6.97-inch display, a 108-megapixel main camera, and a hefty 5,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

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Samsung has recently released its Android 13-based One UI 5.0, and users are already looking forward to the next big update – One UI 6.0, based on Android 14. The beta testing for the One UI 6.0 update is expected to start in July or August, with a stable release later this year. However, not all Samsung devices will receive this update.

According to Sammy Fans, several Samsung Galaxy devices will not receive the One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14.

These include:

• Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy S20 FE
• Galaxy S20 / Galaxy S20+ / Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite
• Galaxy Note 20 / Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
• Galaxy Z Flip (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Z Fold 2
• Galaxy A22 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy A32 (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy Tab A8
• Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020)
• Galaxy Tab S7 / Galaxy Tab S7+

These devices have already received their third major update with Android 13-based One UI 5, as per the company’s software update policy.

However, the good news is that all Galaxy flagship devices launched after the S21 series, as well as select mid-range phones starting with Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73, are eligible for up to four generations of Android upgrades and five years of patches.

Samsung had previously upgraded its firmware support policy from two years to three years and later promised to support some devices for four major Android OS upgrades. The Galaxy S23 series is expected to be the first to upgrade to Android 14 and One UI 6.0, followed by the older S-series flagships and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 (predicted to be released in August).

While Samsung has not confirmed when the One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14 will be released, it is expected to be available for select Galaxy phones and tablets by the end of 2023, based on the pace of Android 13 updates. Samsung users who want to experience the upcoming Android 14-based One UI 6 software may want to consider upgrading to the Galaxy S23 or waiting for the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 devices.

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Samsung has just recently announced a new partnership with iFixit. With this collaboration, the company plans on offering a self repair options from iFixit to its users for its Galaxy devices.

The South Korean tech giant made the announcement earlier this week. In the partnership, the company will be providing authentic parts, repair tools, and repair guides to customers who want to repair their own Galaxy products. Samsung’s new repair program is basically a self repair program, which is similar to the one Apple launched last year. The “Self Service Repair” program from the Cupertino based giant is planned to launch in early 2022 and is designed to allow users to do their own repairs by sourcing parts and repair manuals from Apple.

As of right now, the brand’s self repair program limited to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 at launch. Similarly, Samsung’s own repair option is also limited at the moment. As of right now, Samsung and iFixit will be providing repair parts for the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S21, and the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. Unfortunately, the newly launched Galaxy S22 series smartphone is not supported in the program.

Now, Samsung customers that join the self repair program will be provided with a step by step repair guide. These will help them in replacing display assemblies, back glass, and charging ports with used parts returned to Samsung for recycling. According to company SVP of customer care Ramon Gregory, the brand is “creating more ways for consumers to extend the lifespan of [its] products with premium care experiences.”

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphone has seen strong initial sales in the US and has outperformed its predecessor, the Galaxy S20 series. Now, a new report has revealed that the base Galaxy S21 sales have doubled over the Galaxy S20 within the first six weeks of launch.

As per a CounterpointResearch report, there were various reasons for the latest versions seeing better sales across the different models. This includes the fact that the base model started from a lower price tag of 799 US Dollars and even had strong support from US based carriers. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic had also hampered the initial launch phases of the Galaxy S20 series last year, which also helped boost S21 series sales in the following year.

Notably, there was also a change in the model mix and their sales, as per Counterpoint’s US Research Analyst Maurice Klaehne. The researcher noted that “There has been a significant change compared to last year in terms of the model mix, with one-third of S21 Series sales coming from the base model S21. Lower cost coupled with trade-in offers that essentially make the S21 device free, is helping increase demand for these ‘entry-level’ flagships.”

He further added that “Samsung also got the camera configuration on the base model right, giving it three on the rear to match up with the deluxe S21 Plus.” The report also found that most customers did not mind the plastic back, while the lack of a charging brick in the box was only a ‘mild annoyance’ to some customers and was not a deal breaker overall.

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After updating devices like the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy Tab S7 series, Samsung is officially bringing the One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy S20 Series, Note 20 Series, Z Fold2, and Z Flip devices.

Samsung in a press release announced that it will bring the latest One UI 3.1 update to various flagship and mid-range series of devices. You can take a look at the list below:

• Samsung Galaxy S20
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S20 FE*
• Samsung Galaxy Note20
• Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

*-The Galaxy S20 FE started receiving it a  few days ago but Samsung had to pull it back reportedly due to various issues.

Samsung launched the One UI 3.1 back when it announced the Galaxy S21 series of devices in January. These devices are the first ones to carry the UI out of the box. It then started updating the older devices by pushing the UI update via OTA(Over-The-Air).

Anyway, the latest update is rolling out to various regions in the UK, Europe(like Austria, Germany), and South Korea. If you are someone living in these regions, you can try out the new features by navigating to Software Update in Settings.

The One UI 3.1 brings features like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, Zoom Lock(in camera), and more.

That said, a report by Sammobile says that Samsung hasn’t brought the Google Discover, Google Messages to the devices with this update. This means it is still exclusive to the Galaxy S21 devices for now.

Users in other regions need not panic as Samsung will eventually roll out the update soon in the coming days. Also, in the news, Samsung has mentioned devices like the Galaxy A90, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A80, Galaxy A51, A71. We will have to wait for a few days to know when Samsung starts their rollout.

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For some manufacturers such as Apple, the launch of a new model doesn’t mean that a previous model will no longer be available for sale. No, you will still be able to purchase the old model and at an even cheaper price tag. You would think that is the same thing Samsung would do following the launch of the Galaxy S21 series. But in what can be termed a surprise, you can no longer purchase any model of the original Galaxy S20 series from Samsung’s official website.

If you visit Samsung’s official website now, the only Galaxy S20 phone you can purchase is the Galaxy S20 FE, which is no surprise considering it was announced a little over three months ago. However, the original Galaxy S20 series which includes the standard model, the Galaxy S20 Plus, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra are all listed as out of stock. We checked the Indian site too and it is the same thing – out of stock. The phones are also not available in the UK and in China.

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This new development will surely disappoint those who thought they would be able to get last year’s flagship phones at a more affordable price tag since there are now new models.

While Samsung will no longer officially sell the phones, we expect third-party sellers will still have units available. Also, there should be refurbished units available for purchase from these sellers.

Were you planning to pick up a Galaxy S20 phone following the launch of the Galaxy S21 series? What do you think of Samsung’s decision to abruptly pull the plug on the phones less than a year after they went on sale?

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Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S21 series on January 14. Ahead of it, the South Korean tech giant has dropped the prices of its predecessor, Galaxy S20 series (Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra), as well as, Galaxy Note10 Lite in India. Let us take a look at how much price cut these four handsets have received in the country.

The information regarding the Galaxy S20 series price drop in India comes from the retail sources of 91Mobiles. According to the publication, the series has got up to around ₹16,000 in price cut.

Here are the new prices of Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in offline stores across India.

As you can notice from the table above, the Galaxy S21+ gets the highest price drop. Anyway, it is worth noting that Flipkart had been selling this smartphone for only ₹49,999 in the past few months. But now, the device is listed for ₹54,999, which is still ₹2,000 cheaper than the offline price.

On the other hand, the two variants of Galaxy Note10 Lite also get a ₹3,000 price cut each in India. Here are their new prices in the country.

Similarly, a few days back, Samsung also dropped the prices of its best-selling mid-rangers (Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71) in India.

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It was a rough year for smartphone manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, the premium smartphones from these companies still managed to attract many takers. Apple launched iPhone 12, OnePlus introduced the OnePlus 8 and 8T series, meanwhile, Samsung unveiled Galaxy S20 and Note 20. Several Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo attracted a good volume of sales.

We have concluded a list of the Best flagship smartphones of 2020 in India.

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Best flagship smartphones in India

Apple iPhone 12

The Cupertino giant unveiled the iPhone 12 featuring Apple A14 Bionic SoC carrying Hexa-Core CPU and quad-core GPU.  The smartphone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with 1170 x 2532 pixels resolution. Apple iPhone 12 is available in three different storage options including 4GB + 64GB, 4GB RAM + 128GB and 4GB + 256GB storage. It carries a dual-rear camera consisting of 12MP + 12MP sensors and a 12MP front camera. There’s a 2815 mAh battery supporting 20W fast charging.

Price: Rs 76,900

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Xiaomi Mi 10

Xiaomi Mi 10 was launched in February featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU.  It comes with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display featuring 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution. It comes in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. The smartphone comes with a 108MP quad-rear camera, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor. Xiaomi Mi 10 carries a 4780 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: 44,999

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OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus 8 Pro is the flagship device featuring a 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED display while carrying 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution. Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is present on board with 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256GB storage options. The smartphone carries a quad-rear camera module consisting of a 48MP primary sensor, another 48MP telephoto lens, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 5MP colour filter camera. A 16MP camera is present on the front for selfies. It packs a 4510 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

Price: Rs 54,999

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Oppo Find X2

Oppo Find X2 was launched globally in march with Snapdragon 865 SoC and Adreno 650 GPU. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display featuring 1440 x 3168 pixels. The smartphone is available in three different storage options of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB internal storage. In-camera department, the phone comprises 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP telephoto and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. A 32MP selfie camera sits on the front side for selfies. The battery carries a 4200 mAh battery with 65W charging.

Price: Rs 64,990

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Samsung Galaxy S20+

The Korean giant unveiled Galaxy S20+ smartphone in March as a successor to the Galaxy S10. The device features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display carrying 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. The global version comes with Exynos 990 and the Chinese, the US and Korean version feature Snapdragon 865. In the camera department, a 12MP primary sensor, a 64MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultrawide sensor are present on the rear side. Meanwhile, a 10MP single sensor resides on the front.

Price: Rs 69,950

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ROG Phone 3

Asus ROG Phone 3 is the third iteration of the gaming smartphone from Asus. It features an advanced multi-level processor cooling system, Snapdragon 865+ SoC and 12GB RAM. To handle gaming graphics, the smartphone carries a 6.59-inch AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate. The display carries a 6000 mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with different storage and RAM variants – 128GB + 8GB RAM, 128GB + 12GB RAM, 256GB + 12GB RAM, 512GB + 12GB RAM, and 512GB + 16GB RAM.

Price: 47,999

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It is quite a difficult job to choose the best flagship device. But, we have eased the operation for you and filtered the best flagships of 2020. We hope you’re loving our best smartphone guides. Don’t forget to share with your near and dear ones. stay connected with us for more!

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Samsung is busy perfecting it’s latest One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 with the beta program. The company, despite encountering several bugs, is on course to launch the stable build as soon as possible. And it might start tomorrow as a report says a stable version for Galaxy S20 is coming on December 3.

As reported by Tizenhelp, the Samsung support team has reportedly said that Samsung Galaxy S20 will get the stable version of One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 tomorrow i.e December 3. Accordingly, a screenshot shared by the report shows an alleged reply of a Samsung representative to a Korean user.

It says(Google Translated) that the schedule is on December 3 but information regarding this will appear on Samsung Members App. For the unware, Samsung is currently running a Beta program for the One UI 3.0. To try out the features, users will have to signup for it on the above-mentioned app under ‘One UI‘ banner. Coming back, the reply also includes a disclaimer that the update schedule may change even after the rollout. That is, it might get suspended if a bug is encountered.

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This is understandable considering its Beta program hasn’t been that smooth, to say the least. After testing the One UI 3.0 Beta with developers, Samsung kicked off the program for users of Galaxy S20 and followed it up with various flagships including the yesteryear Galaxy S10. Although the company was right on track, it encountered issues like battery drain, lock-screen bug.

However, after overcoming the issues, it has reportedly stopped Beta updates for S20, and Note 20 series already in South Korea. This further strengthens that stable update isn’t that far away. That said, as the report states, the reply is for a community member in South Korea.

This suggests that just like every OTA update, Samsung could initially release it in South Korea before expanding to other regions. Let’s wait and see if this turns out true tomorrow.

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If you’re waiting for the Black Friday sale to upgrade your smartphone, then keep your wallet ready as Black Friday smartphone deals are finally here. Major smartphone manufacturers are bringing popular smartphones under the sales category to recover from the yearlong losses amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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There are multiple options in the smartphone market which the buyer can choose as per the needs. We have listed all the popular smartphone deals from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and other major OEMs. The flagship devices such as Samsung Galaxy S20FE, OnePlus 8, Pixel 5, and other smartphones are available at up to 55% discounts.

We have categorized deals into two categories – locked and unlocked to make it easy for the readers to distinguish easily.

So without wasting any more time, let’s head to the top smartphone deals this festive season.

Best Smartphone Deals This Black Friday

Locked

The list below consists of all the unlocked devices from various manufacturers.

Apple iPhone 12 /12 Mini

Apple Store Offer – The Cupertino Giant’s latest offering – Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini can be yours at $250 less than the actual retail price if the user’s Trade-In old Apple devices. The offer is applicable only on the official Apple Online Store.

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BestBuy Offer with Verizon, AT&T, and Verizon – However, the users can save $800 on activation and qualified trade-in with AT&T and can save $440 on activation and trade-in with Verizon and T-Mobile.

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iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max

Apple Store Offer – The bigger siblings of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are available at bigger discounts. The trade-off value of these two smartphones is $370 if we opt for Apple Official Store.

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BestBuy Offer with Verizon, AT&T, and Verizon – However, the users can save $800 on activation and trade-on with AT&T. Verizon and T-Mobile are offering $440 off if you trade-in device via Best Buy.

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iPhone 11/ iPhone 11 Pro

Verizon Online Store and Walmart- iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are available at a 50% discount on contract with Verizon. The users can available for discounts on monthly installments. The iPhone 11 64GB variant is available for $24.99 $12.49/mo from Verizon online Store and Walmart.

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Verizon Online Store – The iPhone 11 Pro is available from Verizon at $41/mo and an additional $350 off online, plus $850 off with eligible trade-in at Verizon.

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Apple iPhone SE

AT&T Store – The interested users can grab Apple iPhone SE for free with an unlimited plan and trade-in at AT&T.

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Unlocked

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G – 128GB

Factory Unlocked Galaxy S20 FE is now available for $549 with a 22% discount via Amazon. It is $150 off the actual retail price.

The smartphone carries a triple rear camera module featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There’s a 32-megapixel front camera for quality selfies. The 30X space Zoom, Night Mode, Single-Take AI are some exceptional features out of its Pro-Grade Camera.

The smartphone support 5G connectivity. Furthermore, the device features a 6.5-inch FHD Infinity-O display, a 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 6/8 GB RAM, and 128/256GB internal storage.  You can know more details about the Galaxy S20 FE edition here.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Factory Unlocked – 128GB

The Korean giant is offering a 20% direct discount for Galaxy S20 Unlocked device. The users can grab it for $799 which usually retails for $999.

The smartphone packs a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED with 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. Its display supports Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Samsung Galaxy S20 5G packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. A triple camera module with a 12MP primary lens, a 64MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor is available on the rear side. There’s a 10MP sensor on the front side for selfies. Know more details about the device here.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

The Korean giant is offering a massive discount on its latest flagship device. The 128GB storage variant is available for the price of $1049.

The magic of the S Pen even more magnified in the latest offering from Samsung. The device carries an intelligent battery and super fast charging. The adaptive Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 5G support, and advanced processor are some exclusive features of the device.

There’s a large 108MP primary camera on the rear side triple-camera module. Furthermore, there’s a 12MP telescope camera and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The user can snap beautiful selfies with a 10MP front shooter.

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Other Samsung Smartphone Deals

Amazon | Walmart

Moto G Power – 64GB

It is a mid-range Android smartphone from Motorola offering value-for-money. It is available for the reduced price of $179.99.

Motorola smartphone packs a 16MP triple rear camera module for beautiful panoramas and standard photography. The device carries a 5000 mAh battery which can withstand for 3 days upon a single full charge. A 6.4-inch Full HD+ display is present on the board.  It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

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Motorola Moto G7 Power – 32GB

Motorola Moto G7 Power is available for $131 at a 47% discount. However, the device carries a 6.2-inch HD display, Octa-Core processor with 3 GB RAM, a dual-rear camera, and a 5000 mAh battery.

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Other Motorola Phones on Black Friday Sale

Amazon | Walmart

OnePlus 8 Pro

It’s a popular smartphone running Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset coupled with 128GB storage and 8 GB RAM. It features a triple-rear camera featuring a 48MP primary camera, 48MP Ultra wide-angle, 16MP front camera, and 5 MP color filter camera. The user can enjoy a 16MP front camera or selfies. A 4510 mAh battery is present with Warp Charge technology.

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Other OnePlus Smartphone Deals

Amazon

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3 is now available from Amazon for $379. This not so old device is still a favorite device among several Android users. The camera prowess and smooth user interface enhance the overall experience.

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Enjoy more smartphone deals

Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy | Target

These are some best smartphone deals available this Black Friday. You can even head over to the above mentioned respective stores for more smartphone deals. You can enjoy Black Friday Deals on other products by heading to our dedicated portal.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition back in June. Later it brought them to countries like India. Now, the company discounts the device for a limited period of time in the country.

The new discount(via Sammobile) is a part of the festive season offer that is already on-going the country. As for the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition, Samsung is giving a huge discount of ₹10,000(~$134) off on the original price. The device launched with a price tag of ₹87,999($1178) for the single 128GB variant. That said, the new Price for the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition is now ₹77,999($1044).

Additionally, Samsung is also giving various offers while purchasing the device. You can take a look at them below:

• 10% instant cashback up to ₹1,500 on HDFC Bank Credit/Debit EMI & Credit Cards.
• ₹200 cashback via Airtel Money/Payments Bank; Min Transaction= ₹2000.
• 50% off on Samsung Care+ – Protection against Liquid, and Accidental Damage.
• ₹1,000 cashback on 1st Transaction via Paytm Wallet & UPI.
• 5% assured cashback up to ₹1,000 while using OlaMoney Postpaid+
• 5% MobiKwik SuperCash up to ₹1,000; use Coupon: KWIK5.
• Get Galaxy Buds+ only @ ₹5999 (43% off).

Apart from this, the Samsung website is also offering exchange offers up to ₹38,130($510) depending on the value of your old device. Hence, if you are a hardcore BTS fan, we suggest to grab one soon before the stock runs out.

For the unware, BTS(Bangtan Boys) is a famous seven-member K-Pop band in South Korea. Accordingly, the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition comes with a special box of Purple accents, BTS photo cards, and stickers. The device also has a purple color back with a BTS logo at the bottom, BTS-exclusive themes, and wallpapers inside the UI.

Apart from the Galaxy S20+ BTS edition, Samsung also has Galaxy S20 FE on offer. However, the Galaxy Buds+ BTS edition price is unchanged as it retails for ₹14,990($200).

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Samsung recently rolled out One UI 3.0 beta to Galaxy S20 series in countries like South Korea, China, and India. Now, it is bringing a new beta update within a short span of time. And it apparently fixes a lot of bugs present on the earlier versions.

As reported by Sammobile, the update for Galaxy S20 is heading to regions where the beta program is already live. Hence, you may find the firmware version, and update the number as slightly different based on where you live. The firmware version of the latest One UI 3.0 beta in the report is G98xxKSU1ZTK7 and it’s a 3rd beta update for the UK. As mentioned earlier, the update brings bug fixes like Notification bar, DeX, biometrics, and more.

Additionally, with this update, Samsung has also updated One UI Home, Internet browser. You can take a look at the entire changelog of bugs that have been fixed as follows:

• The recipient can hear the Interlocutor in Voice and Video calls.
• While scrolling down the Notification bar, Background doesn’t blur out.
• While performing “Capture->Edit” right after connecting DeX top and bottom areas cut.
• When trying to unlocking the device using biometrics, it fails, the lock screen locks and the lock button doesn’t work after that.
• When opening “Customize my Files home”menu, an error occurs.
• While using YouTube Music, Safe Mode turns on, device becomes sluggish and reboots.
• Updates to One UI Home, Samsung Internet.
• Other Minor error Fixes.

Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. The beta program began after the initial developer build and is now covered to almost all the countries as promised earlier. The public final version will reportedly roll out before 2020 ends.

If you are already in One UI 3.0 beta, you can check if the latest FOTA update has arrived for you. Navigate to Settings->Software Update->Download and Install to update the UI.

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Android OEMs have been launching 5G smartphones for a while now. But Apple introduced its first 5G handsets in the form of the iPhone 12 series only a few days back. Even though the standard iPhone 12 is expected to become the world’s best-selling 5G smartphone in terms of revenue in the second half (H2) of 2020 beating the Galaxy S20+ 5G.

Strategy Analytics, one of the leading analytical firms has released a report on top-selling 5G smartphones in terms of revenue for the first half (H1) of 2020. Unsurprisingly, Samsung leads the chart with three devices, followed by Huawei.

As you can see from the picture, first place is occupied by the Galaxy S20+ 5G while the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy S20 5G have acquired second and third positions respectively. Whereas, the fourth and fifth places are captured by HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI Mate30 5G.

According to the report, the Galaxy S20+ 5G was popular in Western Europe, South Korea, North America, other regions. On the other hand, the two Huawei smartphones were widely popular in the company’s home country China.

Though the list does not include a single iPhone right now since the iPhone 11 series sold in H1 2020 is limited to 4G, the chart for H2 2020 is expected to be led by the regular iPhone 12. And possibly, other iPhone 12 models could also make it to the list.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Tab S7+ with One UI 2.5 out of the box. Even the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold2 will also be debuting with this software. The company’s other smartphones were expected to get his version of One UI in the coming days. But the firm surprised everyone by initiating the rollout to Galaxy S20 series on the first-day sale of Galaxy Note20 series, which happens to be today.

The One UI 2.5 update for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra is currently live for the 5G variants of these handsets in certain regions. The models that are receiving the update are the following listed below.

• Galaxy S20 – SM-G981B
• Galaxy S20+ – SM-G986B
• Galaxy S20 Ultra – SM-G988B

The above-mentioned variants of Samsung Galaxy S20 series are getting the One UI 2.5 update with build number G98xBXXU4BTH5 in European countries like Spain, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, and others. Other models and 4G variants of these phones should also start receiving the update in the coming days. 

This update based on Android 10 brings some of the Galaxy Note20 series features like navigation gestures support for third-party launchers, improved Pro Video mode, changes in Single Take, Wireless DeX, and more.

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Once the Galaxy Unpacked event ended yesterday, Samsung also announced Android 11-based One UI 3 Developer Beta for the Galaxy S20 series. Currently, the program is limited to South Korean and US variants of the handset. As for the latter, only T-Mobile/Sprint and Unlocked versions are eligible.

Samsung has been long known for delivering the latest Android update to its devices later than most brands. But lately, the company has improved a lot since it brought One UI, a revamped Android skin replacing Samsung Experience, which replaced TouchWiz.

Last year, the South Korean tech giant started One UI 2.0 developer beta a month later Google released Android 10. But in 2020, the company has already opened registrations for One UI 3 based on Android 11, which is yet to be released by Google.

Additionally, at the very end of launch event yesterday, Samsung also promised three generations of Android updates to its flagship smartphones from Galaxy S10 series.

That means the current-gen Samsung flagships will receive up to Android 13 and the last-gen devices will receive up to Android 12. Though the software support is not as good as on iPhones, it is surely better than in previous years.

Having said, below-listed are the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ (Plus), and Galaxy S20 Ultra models eligible for One UI 3 Developer Beta for the time being.

• South Korea (KT / LGU+ / SKT / Unlocked)
  • SM-G981N
  • SM-G986N
  • SM-G988N
• US (Sprint / T-Mobile / Unlocked)
  • SM-G981U
  • SM-G986U
  • SM-G988U
  • SM-G981U1
  • SM-G986U1
  • SM-G988U1

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In the recent past, a few Samsung users have had their smartphones completely bricked. These occurrences happened suddenly and people have already started going on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, to share their incidents.

Earlier this week, a Weibo user shared his experience with his Galaxy smartphone bricking while he was just using it. The device apparently crashed suddenly with a black screen that sometimes also led to gibberish and garbled characters being displayed. The bricked smartphones also get stuck on infinite restart animations and are locked in the reboot sequence.

Images shared by Samsung users that are suffering from this issue have also revealed that people can occasionally get stuck in a mode similar to a PC’s Bios mode. Once this screen is displayed, the handset no longer responds and cannot be used anymore, essentially bricking them. From the various online reports, the affected handsets include, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy A60, and even the latest flagship Galaxy S20 series.

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Notably, an image depicted a Samsung demo smartphone in a physical store also being bricked. Thus, it seems that the entire Samsung lineup in China may be affected by this unusual bug. Chinese Samsung users have also theorized that it could’ve been caused by a server hack in the region, but that is still unconfirmed. As of right now, no official solution has been provided by the South Korean tech giant. Although a few interesting rumors are being circulated online.

According to one user, the issue may have been caused by the smartphone’s lock screens. Apparently, the lunar calendar for April hadn’t been calculated correctly by Samsung’s inbuilt systems, causing the devices to brick at certain moments. The timing of the malfunction is still random. Third party calendar applications are not affected by the bug and do not cause the crash. As of right now, Samsung has yet to give an official solution for the bricked phones.

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The Galaxy S20 series is the most expensive Galaxy S series phones Samsung has launched till date. All three devices in the series – Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra are currently receiving a new update with May 2020 security patch and camera improvements.

The new update for Galaxy S20 series comes with build number G98xxXXU2ATE6. This is said to be the second update with May 2020 security patch for Samsung’s 2020 flagship smartphones. However, it is presently only available in the regions where the initial May 2020 security patch was not available.

Apart from the security patch, the new update is also said to improve camera performance on all three handsets. Sadly, there’s no concrete proof for it as like any other OTA update, it is being rolled out in batches across various regions.

So far, users who have received the update claim the latest build to have improved night mode performance. We will know more about the improvements as the update gets rolled out to more users in the coming days.

Until then, if you own any of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series devices, then head over to Settings – > Software update to check manually if the OTA has been delivered to your handset.

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The dilemma Samsung faces regarding its smartphones have surfaced again. The company has always shipped two variants of its flagship series, namely the Snapdragon variant from Qualcomm, or the proprietary Exynos version. For those unaware, Samsung only shipped the former in the US and China while the Exynos is more commonly found in global markets, especially it’s home country South Korea

But in 2020, the company made a decisive move to shift towards the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor for South Korea. This has led to a reported humiliation of Samsung’s Chip Division. To provide context, the Snapdragon 865 SoC clearly edges out in comparison to the Exynos 990 SoC. The former has proved to be a better processor both with performance and networking in mind.

Due to this reason, top management in a general meeting with shareholders discussed the issue with the struggling Exynos chipset. Apparently, a lot of customers in markets like South Korea were unhappy for receiving an inferior product despite having paid the same amount of money for the Galaxy S20 series. These regions complained about power efficiency and battery life as a big factor for their concerns.

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Thus, the shareholders grilled the top executives from the company, in hopes to see improvement in the proprietary technology. DJ Koh, President of Samsung’s mobile division stated that “competitive logic” is the reason Samsung stuck to Exynos chipsets over Snapdragon, and not due to the significant revenue smartphone sales bring to the System LSI division.

According to reports from South Korea, the decision from the company to ship the Galaxy S20 with Snapdragon in the country took many at Samsung by surprise. Reportedly, the decision for the move was made after the Exynos 990 failed to perform according to expectations. The report also mentioned rumors regarding the System LSI Division feeling “humiliated” because of the unannounced shift from Exynos to Snapdragon.

Apparently, officials also tried to convince the mobile division to roll back the decision, but to no avail. However, this does not mean that Samsung is abandoning its Exynos chipsets entirely. Rather we can expect the company to invest further for its advancement to beat the Snapdragon counterparts. But as of right now, it seams its Quacomm’s win in this regard.

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At the Samsung Galaxy S20 series launch event in February, the manufacturer announced that there will be a Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition which will be given to all athletes free of charge.

While the International Olympic Committee is yet to decide whether this year’s Olympic Games will be postponed, a live photo of the special edition Galaxy S20+ 5G has surfaced on the web. The image was posted on Weibo and it shows the rear of the phone.

The phone has a gold finish and there is “docomo” written in the middle. You also have “Galaxy” and “Tokyo 2020” printed at the bottom. We expect there will be variants without a network operator’s name printed on the back.

The Galaxy S20 Plus 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition has the same specifications as the standard variant. It has a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a centered punch-hole for a 10MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 865 processor inside along with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

There is a 64MP + 12MP + 12MP + ToF quad-camera system on the back of the phone. You also get a 4500mAh battery capacity with support for 25W fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging. The phone also supports 9W reverse wireless fast charging.

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There’s no comparison with the Google Camera app when it comes to picture quality and some extra facial features on Android smartphones. All other stock camera apps just fall short of features and performance that the Gcam app offers. It is the home to overwhelmingly stunning images captured using different modes like Astrophotography Mode, Time Lapse and others.

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It can convert the budget smartphone camera into a photography den by bringing more detailed images. Gcam MODs are directly ported from Pixel devices and are further made compatible with different devices by different moderators. You can download the Google Camera 7.3 for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ units. It will help the brilliant Galaxy S20 cameras to take better photos. The Gcam Mod 7.3 is compatible with all the Galaxy S20 variants like Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

If you are not satisfied with its default camera app, then the users must try GCam Mod on all the Samsung galaxy S20/20+ variants. However, there are plenty of features present in the stock One UI 2.0 stock camera app, but still, it misses in grabbing essential details that Gcam does. It will improve the overall camera experience and clear photos even in night conditions.

Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ Specifications

The Korean giant launched the flagship at a launch event in February. Both the smartphones come powered with Snapdragon 865 in the USA, while Exynos 990 is present in the global variants. Both these Galaxy S20 variants host 128GB Internal Storage and 8GB RAM and run on One UI 2.0 based on Android 10.

The Galaxy S20 hosts a triple rear camera module with a 12-megapixel wide sensor, 64-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Whereas, the Galaxy S20+ hosts a quad-camera module with a 12-megapixel wide lens camera, 64-megapixel telephoto lens, 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 0.3-megapixel depth sensor. There’s a 10-megapixel primary camera on the front for selfies on both the smartphones.

There’s a presence of under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, barometer, and other sensors. There’s also support for ANT+ along with Samsung Dex and Bixby natural commands. Samsung Galaxy S20 packs a 4000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and support 15W Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging. However, a 4500 mAh Li-Po battery is available on Samsung Galaxy S20+. Both the smartphones are available in five different colors of Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, and Aura Red.

Gcam Features 

There are many luxurious features of Gcam Mod 7.3. It brings all the useful features from Pixel devices. Here’s the full list of features:

• Portrait Mode
• Astrophotography mode
• Night Sight Mode
• Portrait Mode
• Focus Slider
• Slow-Motion
• HDR+ enhanced
• Playground
• Lens Blue
• RAW image support
• Photosphere
• Google Lens
• Improved App sharing
• Video Stabilization

Apart from these, the developers continuously keep improving the Gcam mods by infusing and refining the already available features.

Download Gcam 7.3 for Galaxy S20 series

Some features of Gcam 7.3 might not be working for Galaxy S20. You can download the Gcam 7.3 in two different versions from different developers:

Download

Gcam 7.3 Arnova8g2

Gcam 7.3 Parrot043

Gcam 7.3 by Urnyx05

Steps to Install Google Camera APK on Galaxy S20 series

It is quite easy to install the Gcam Mod on the Galaxy S20 series. Follow the steps below carefully:

1. Download and then tap on the Google Camera APK file.
2. It will ask for permission to install from Unkown source if you’re sideloading an APK for the first time. Then you need to head over to the Settings > Security > Additional Settings > Privacy to enable installation fro the Unknown Sources.
3. Now, you’ve installed the APK, open the GCam app.
4. Enjoy!!

You have successfully installed the Gcam Mod 7.3 on the Galaxy S20 series.  We hope you’ve found this article helpful. However, if there’s an issue then let us know via the comments below.

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According to a new report, Samsung‘s latest flagship series, the Samsung Galaxy S20, may see sales numbers lower than that of its predecessor, the Galaxy S10. The primary reason for this has been linked to the recent Coronavirus pandemic, which has affected various economies and industries.

A source from the industry has revealed certain information regarding the sales figures of the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup. Reportedly, the Galaxy S10 in the same duration of time managed to sell more than the latest premium flagship. “Samsung has also radically cut its demand for the S20 parts,” according to another source.

Historically, the South Korean tech giant generally changes its strategy and market approach after the first 3 months after launch. This method worked with the Galaxy S10 which had initially seen healthy sales in the first quarter of 2019, but sales slowed down in the second quarter. Apparently, Samsung had predicted that its Samsung Galaxy S20+ model in the lineup would see the most sales. However, this turned out wrong as the Galaxy S20 Ultra had received the most number of pre orders.

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The sources claimed that “Pre-orders for the S20 Ultra rose to over 50% of the total volume.” After this, Samsung has reportedly had to order more camera modules for the high end flagship device. For those unaware, the Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 108 megapixel camera alongside a hybrid zoom lens capable of 100x magnification. Back in 2019, the smartphone maker had also wrongly predicted that the Galaxy S10 would see higher sales, but the Galaxy S10+ ended up selling more.

As of right now, Samsung is likely to be preparing for the launch of its Galaxy Note 20 series in the latter half of this year. The company will also face many obstacles, many of which also relates to the recent Coronavirus outbreak. Notably, the recent sales trend has shown that Samsung’s flagship sales have been falling gradually. The Galaxy S5 sold over 40 million units while the Galaxy S8 sold 38 million units. Going forwards, the Galaxy S9 sold just 32 million units while the Galaxy S10 sold about 36 million units. Thus, we may expect figures close to, but lower than this for the Galaxy S20 series.

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Caviar, the Russian company known for its luxury customization of different products including popular flagship phones, has announced a collection of limited edition variants of the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Fortune Collection comes in five variants that start at $5,660 and goes up to $40,210. You can choose from any of the following variants – Fortune Gold Joker, Fortune Ace of Spades, Fortune Ace of Diamonds, Fortune Ace of Hearts, and Fortune Ace of Clubs.

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The limited-edition phones are covered in gold, onyx, rubies, and sapphires; depending on the version you choose to purchase. Caviar also has other variants such as Victory Gold; Victory Passion which is covered in python leather; Victory Black Titanium made of Titanium with PVD-covering; and Victory Gold and Black Alligator covered in real alligator leather and 999-content gold.

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Don’t want the Galaxy S20 Ultra? Caviar also has the aforementioned customizations available for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus which cost less. It also has customized versions of the Galaxy Z Flip that start at $5,510 and goes up to $6,160.

Caviar says it has only 21 units of each model, so if you want one, you will have to hurry. There is free worldwide shipping and they also offer returns and provide refunds.

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Earlier this month, Samsung had held a global launch event to announce the Galaxy S20 series. Alongside the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra 5G phones, the South Korean company had also unleashed the Galaxy Z Flip clamshell phone with flexible screen. Today, the company unleashed the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip in China.

Samsung Galaxy S20 series

The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has landed in China in two models such as 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. They are priced at 9,999 Yuan (~$1,427) and 11,199 Yuan (~$1,598).

The Galaxy S20+ 5G with 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage costs 7,999 Yuan (~$1,141). The Galaxy S20 5Ga with 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is priced at 6,999 Yuan (~$999). The online and offline pre-sales of the S20 series will start in China on March 6. The S20 series will be available for purchase starting from March 20 in the country.

The S20 Ultra, S20+ and S20 have 6.9-inch, 6.7-inch and 6.2-inch Infinity-O quad HD+ resolution AMOLED displays. They are equipped with 5,000mAh, 4,500mAh and 4,000mAh batteries. The Snapdragon 865 SoC powers the S20 series. The S20 and S20+ feature 10-megapixel selfie cameras whereas the Ultra edition has 40-megapixel front camera. The S20+ Ultra feature 108-megapixel quad cameras, the S20 has a 64-megapixel quad camera setup and the S20 has a 48-megapixel triple camera system.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

The Galaxy Z Flip is a 4G device with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage has come to China with 11,999 Yuan (~$1,712). It comes in colors like Pandora Purple, Cyber Black and Sahara Gold.

The clamshell phone comes with a 6.7-inch flexible OLED panel with 22:9 aspect ratio and full HD+ resolution. It has an outer 1.1-inch secondary display which can be used for checking notifications. The Snapdragon 855+ and 3,300mAh battery powers the phone. It has a selfie camera of 10-megapixel and a 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual camera setup. The Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne edition carries a whopping price tag of 19,999 Yuan (~$2,854).

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It is not unusual that certain features of a phone only become public knowledge after the device’s launch. One example is the Pixel Visual Core chip in the Pixel 2 which we did not know about until after its launch. Now, Samsung has revealed that the Galaxy S20 series has a special security chip solution called Secure Element (SE).

The info became known when Samsung released a press statement yesterday. According to the statement, the security solution is a mix of hardware (the S3K250AF security chip) and optimized software and it is a Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (CC EAL) 5+ certified hardware turnkey solution for mobile devices.

The security solution is referred to as a “tamper-resistant strongbox that stores users’ confidential data such as PINs, passwords, and cryptocurrency credentials” rather than storing it on the device’s embedded storage.

Samsung says the S3K250AF chip adds extra countermeasures to defend against possible attacks such as reverse engineering, power glitches, and laser attacks, thus making it really difficult for hackers to access or copy stored confidential data.

The press statement says the new Secure Element solution is in mass production and is present in the Galaxy S20 series. It is expected to show up in other Samsung phones and might even be adopted by other manufacturers too.

Samsung’s SE solution can be likened to Google’s Titan-M security chip present in the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 phones. Late last year, Google announced a bug-bounty program of $1 million for anyone that can exploit the chip. We hope Samsung has something similar in the pipeline.

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Stadia, Google’s game streaming service, which launched last year, will now work on several more smartphones starting tomorrow, February 20. The newly supported devices include Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 series, the ROG Phone, and the Razer Phone.

Starting February 20, you can play Stadia with even more phones. ASUS ROG Phone I & II, Razer Phone 1 & 2, and a variety of Samsung phones, including the Samsung S20 line, are all supported.

For the full list of compatible phones, check out our blog → https://t.co/1eUhssl649 pic.twitter.com/LoA6aiXF9V

— Stadia (@GoogleStadia) February 18, 2020

When Stadia launched last year, support was limited to just the Pixel phones save for the first-gen Pixel. Now, Google is adding more than ten new smartphones with most of them being Samsung devices. Below is the list of the new Stadia-compatible smartphones:

• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8+
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
• Samsung Galaxy Note8
• Samsung Galaxy S9
• Samsung Galaxy S9+
• Samsung Galaxy Note9
• Samsung Galaxy S10
• Samsung Galaxy S10E
• Samsung Galaxy S10+
• Samsung Galaxy Note10
• Samsung Galaxy Note10+
• Samsung Galaxy S20
• Samsung Galaxy S20+
• Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
• Razer Phone
• Razer Phone 2
• ASUS ROG Phone
• ASUS ROG Phone II

Other than smartphones, Stadia also works on laptops, desktops, and TVs connected to Chromecast Ultra. Google says Stadia will work on tablets but up until now, no tablet is supported. Not even the Galaxy Tab S6.

Last month, the Stadia Team announced that more features will be coming to Stadia this quarter but there was no mention of tablet support. Nevertheless, we hope that happens soon.

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In a bizarre yet unique move, Samsung Electronics has launched a new service for its users or “potential” customers in South Korea. The company is offering a new smartphone delivery program which will bring Galaxy S20 devices to users home to test the new product before buying it.

The move has been made due to the ongoing epidemic caused by the recent Coronavirus outbreak. After the cancellation of multiple promotional events, including MWC 2020 in Barcelona, Samsung is taking its smartphones door to door with a more direct approach to promotion. This also highlights the growing trend in the smartphone industry regarding special schemes being launched after the losses are being incurred due to the viral outbreak.

According to analysts, the Coronavirus incident will have China see smartphone sales being slashed by half in the first quarter of 2020. Similarly, Apple stated that it is unlikely for the brand to meet its sales target which was set just three weeks ago, another negative trend that is being observed by other major players in the market. China.

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Thus, Samsung has decided to reduce the number of “experimental zones” where potential buyers can try out new Galaxy smartphones before purchase. This will likely help to prevent the spread of infection as even the “Galaxy fan parties” have been canceled. The South Korean tech giant is only planning on hosting 9 such zones in its local country for the Galaxy S20 series, which is a drastic fall from 130 for the Galaxy Note 10 series alone.

For people living in South Korea, Samsung is offering 24 hours delivery service with official executives dropping off a Galaxy S20 smartphone directly at their homes. After this, another delivery worker will show up later to collect the device as well. This is done to prevent more chances of the virus spreading by curbing the number of people involved with a single test smartphone. As of right now, it is only available in some parts of South Korea.

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If you reside in India and want to pick up Samsung’s new Galaxy S20 phones, you are going to be paying a premium. The official Samsung India website has now put up the prices for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra.

The Galaxy S20 will be available in a single configuration – 8GB RAM + 128GB and will come in Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, and Cosmic Black. Irrespective of the color variant you pick, you will be forking out INR 66,990 (~$937). Of course, you can trade-in your current device to get the price down by as much as INR 48,100 (~$672), but you will have to check first if your phone is eligible.

The Galaxy S20+ will also come in the same configuration as the Galaxy S20 as well as the same colorways. However, the price tag goes up to INR 73,990 (~$1034) if you are not spreading the payment.

Samsung is offering the Galaxy S20 Ultra in just Cosmic Gray and you only get the base configuration which has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The price for the 108MP flagship phone is INR 92,999 (~$1300).

It has been reported that the models sold in India have an Exynos 990 processor and a 4G modem.

The phones are available for pre-order now and will go on sale on March 6, save for the Ultra that goes on sale on March 15. If you pre-order either the Galaxy S20+ or Galaxy S20 Ultra, you get the Galaxy Buds+ for INR 1,999. Nope, not free.

The Galaxy Buds+ is also up for pre-order as a standalone purchase for INR 11,990 (~$167) (INR 2000 off the original price) and is available in Blue, Black, and White.

If you want the Galaxy Z Flip, you will have to wait a bit more as Samsung doesn’t have a launch date yet for India. However, there is a pre-registration page where you can register your interest for the foldable phone.

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The red variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has appeared in a hands-on video posted on Instagram. The video gives us a good look at the color variant which is exclusive (for now) to South Korean carrier, KT.

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#갤럭시S20플러스 오직 KT에서만 만날 수 있는 색상 #아우라레드 레드가 진리다. 진짜 예쁘네… ㄷㄷ 역시 #KT KT로부터 대여받은 기기입니다:)

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The Instagram user also shared a photo of the phone along with a never-before-seen red variant of the Galaxy Buds+. The Galaxy Buds+ was announced in black, blue, and white but there was no mention of a red variant.

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#갤럭시버즈플러스#갤럭시S20플러스 KT단독 출시되는 #레드 색상! 진짜 실물이 더 예뻐요!ㅋㅋ 그리고 버즈+ 통화품질 정말 좋아진 듯! #KT KT로부터 대여받은 기기입니다:)

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While this color is exclusive to Korea, it won’t be for long. Sudhanshu Ambhore, the Indian leaker has shared images of the same color variant heading to Europe. According to his tweet, the colorway will be called Aura Red. His tweet includes images for both the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S20+.

Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ in Aura Red for Europe pic.twitter.com/chGPMsoi3k

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) February 13, 2020

The Galaxy S20 series launched on Tuesday in San Francisco, it starts at $999 for the Galaxy S20 5G and goes up to $1399 for the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. The new Galaxy S series flagships bring improved cameras, bigger batteries, and new features.

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The Galaxy S20 series comes in a number of color variants, although some colorways are exclusive to certain models. However, none of the models comes in white or Cloud White as it is officially called except in South Korea.

The Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy S20 5G are available in Cloud White in Samsung’s home country alongside Cloud Blue and Cosmic Gray. A leak has revealed that it is not the only color that will be exclusive to Korea.

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Weibo posts by Ice Universe have revealed the Galaxy S20+ will also be available in red and blue in Korea. He also shared images to back up the statement.

As you can see in the images below, the blue is a much darker shade when compared to the Cloud Blue colorway and the red variant has the same shade as the red Galaxy Note10 Lite.

However, only the Cloud White variants are currently listed on the Samsung Korea official website. The blue and red colorways will most likely be announced later.

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Samsung is not new to announcing new color variants for its flagship phones, so we won’t be surprised if these colorways are announced in other countries later. We may also get more colorways later in the year.

Are you purchasing the Galaxy S20/S20+/S20 Ultra? Let us know which color variant you like best.

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Samsung successfully unwrapped the Galaxy S20 lineup through the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event in San Francisco, U.S.. Interesting updates regarding the possible Indian launch of its flagship devices have started rolling in. For starters, the Indian variants of the Galaxy S20 lineup are powered by an inferior processor compared to the international model. Unlike the US variants that support 5G connectivity, S20 models for India will come with support for 4G VoLTE.

Samsung showcased the Galaxy S20, S20+, and the S20 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 on Feb. 11 along with the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Buds+ truly wireless earbuds. The Galaxy S20 lineup sports the Snapdragon 865 chipset internationally. However, the Indian variants will be powered by the Exynos 990 SoC. According to notable gadget tipster Ishan Agarwal, Samsung might launch the Galaxy S20 lineup in India on March 8, alongside the Galaxy Z Flip. 

He also revealed that the pre-booking of the Galaxy S20 series will be carried out between Feb. 14 and March 6 in India. While the S20 series and Z Flip are up for pre-registrations in India, there is no official word as of now. Hence, the audience is advised to take this information with a pinch of salt. 

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip Specifications, and Features

Galaxy S20 – The Samsung Galaxy S20 flaunts a 6.2-inch Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED quad HD+ display. It draws power from a 2.76 GHz octa-core Exynos 990 SoC with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of internal storage, expandable up to 1TB. The rear triple camera setup consists of a 64-megapixel primary camera, 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The front camera uses a 10-megapixel sensor. The Galaxy S20 draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charge support.

Galaxy S20+ – The S20+ flaunts a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with quad HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate support. It shares the basic specifications with the Galaxy S20. The differences include a large 4,500 mAh battery, along with an additional rear depth sensor.

Galaxy S20 Ultra – The Galaxy S20 Ultra flaunts a 6.9-inch quad HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is available in 12GB and 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of native storage. It draws power from a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charge support. The quad primary camera setup comprises a 108-megapixel sensor and a 48-megapixel telephoto lens apart from the usual depth and wide-angle sensors. The front camera uses a 40-megapixel sensor.

Galaxy Z Flip – The Galaxy Z Flip flaunts a flexible 6.7-inch primary display along with a 1.1-inch secondary display. It is powered by a Snapdragon 855+ SoC with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of native storage. The device draws power from a 3,300 mAH battery and runs on Android 10. The dual-camera setup consists of two 12-megapixel sensors, while the front camera uses a 10-megapixel lens. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.0, and USB Type-C.

Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip Price and Availability

Samsung is yet to officially unveil the prices for the India-bound devices. In the U.S., the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra and the Z Flip starts from $999 (~Rs.71,200), $1,199 (~Rs.85,450), $1,399 (~Rs.99.700), and $1,380 (~Rs.98,350) respectively in the international market. 

The S20 is available in Cosmic Grey, Cloud Pink, and Cloud Blue. The S20+ misses out on the Cloud Pink variant but is instead available in a Cloud Black avatar. The S20 Ultra is available in Cosmic Grey and Cosmic Black, while the Galaxy Z Flip can be bought in Mirror Black, Mirror Gold, and Mirror Purple.

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Samsung has jumped from 10 to 20 with the naming of its new flagship phones. But that is not the only change it has done with the name. There is no Galaxy S20e that succeeds the Galaxy S10e. What you have is just the Galaxy S20. There is a Galaxy S20 Plus but we also get a Galaxy S20 Ultra.

Galaxy S20 Series Design

The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus have undergone a makeover when compared to their predecessors, the Galaxy S10 series, but it is a design change we have already seen on some recent Samsung phones.

There is a new type of Infinity-O display with the hole for the camera in the middle and quite smaller too. The displays are also less curved.

On the back, Samsung has ditched the horizontal camera layout for a rectangular camera housing that stacks the sensors vertically.

Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus Specs

The Galaxy S20 is the smaller of the two with a 6.2-inch screen while the Plus model has a 6.7-inch screen. Both are Dynamic AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate.

Both phones have a single 10MP selfie camera. Those who loved the Galaxy S10 Plus’s extra selfie camera may be disappointed to see that there is only one camera on this year’s Plus model.

The two phones are powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor or Samsung’s own Exynos 990 chipset. The processor is dependent on the market with countries like the US getting the Snapdragon variant while Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will get the Exynos variant.

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Below are the configurations available for the two phones:

Galaxy S20

• 8GB RAM + 128GB
• 12GB RAM + 128GB

Galaxy S20 Plus

• 8GB RAM + 128GB
• 12GB RAM + 512GB

The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus will keep the MicroSD card slot, allowing users to add up to an extra 1TB of space.

The two phones share nearly the same rear camera configuration. There is a 12MP primary camera on both phones with a 1/1.76” sensor size. Samsung says the sensor is about 1.65x bigger than that of the Galaxy S10 and is able to capture more light. There is a 12MP ultrawide angle camera too and a 64MP telephoto camera that has 3x hybrid optical zoom and up to 30x space zoom. The Galaxy S20 Plus has an extra sensor, a DepthVision camera, for a quad camera setup. Just like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, they can also record 8K videos and you can capture 33MP stills from your video recording.

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The Galaxy S20 has a 4000mh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging while the Galaxy S20 Plus has a 4500mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. Both phones support reverse wired and wireless charging.

Just like last year’s flagships, there is an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner under the hood. Both phones also have an IP68 rating making them safe to use even if it is wet. However, it is important to remember that the warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by liquids.

The two phones have NFC support, eSIM support, dual-SIM support WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a USB-C 3.2 port.

Samsung says the Galaxy S20 series will come with support for Live Caption, making them the first non-Pixel Android phones to have the feature. They have also partnered with Google to have Duo built-in with the phone app. Samsung has also signed a partnership with Microsoft to bring Forza Street to the Galaxy S20 series.

Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition

Samsung also announced that there will be a special Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition that will be made available for athletes at this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This special edition comes in Gold, a colorway not available for any of the standard edition. You also won’t be able to officially buy one since it will be gifted to all athletes.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy S20 is priced at $999 in the US for the 5G version with 12GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB RAM + 128GB version (4G) is not sold in the US. The phone is available in Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, and Cloud Pink.

The Galaxy S20 Plus is priced at $1199 for the 8+128GB version while the 12+512GB version is $1349. It is available in Cosmic Gray, Cloud Blue, and Cosmic Black.

In Europe, the Galaxy S20 is €899 for the base model (4G) with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The 5G version which has 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is €999.

The Galaxy S20 Plus in Europe is €999 if you want the 4G model with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage while the 5G version with 12GB RAM and 128GB of storage is €1099. There is no 512GB version of the Galaxy S20 Plus in Europe.

Pre-orders begin February 13 and ship with a free pair of Galaxy Buds+. You also get a pair of wired AKG USB-C earphones in the box.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup is all set to launch tomorrow at an official Samsung Unpacked event in the US. The S20 series is turning out to be Samsung’s most leaked lineup till date. And just a day before its launch, we have yet another S20 leak. This time, its a 30x digital zoom sample from the Galaxy S20+, shared by XDA’s Max Weinbach.

The current crop of Galaxy S10 devices offers a maximum of 10x digital zoom. So, Galaxy S20’s 30x zoom will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor. What’s more, the Galaxy S20 Ultra is expected to take things to a whole new level with its 100x digital zoom capability, as revealed by the recent leaks.

Ok. First photo is out of the main sensor and second is 30X zoom. Both from the S20+. https://t.co/YQLgusmdhE pic.twitter.com/nEEhhPhFiz

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) February 10, 2020

The Galaxy S20 and S20+ models reportedly feature 30x digital zoom with the help of their 64MP telephoto shooters. The S20 Ultra’s 108MP shooter is said to responsible for making its crazy 100x zoom possible. If true, it would be the highest zoom offered by any smartphone in the market.

WELL I'M GLAD YOU ASKED.

First 2 are S10, second 2 are S20. https://t.co/gjQTdpQcWr pic.twitter.com/PGuayLBMHM

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) February 10, 2020

Max has also shared a couple of night time samples from the S20, which seems to have slightly better details and color balance as compared to the ones from the S10.

Notably, the S20 Ultra is going to be the real flagship model of Galaxy lineup this year, all thanks to its 108MP primary camera. The phone is expected to feature a quad-camera setup that includes a large periscope shooter, like the Huawei P30 Pro.

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Samsung’s Unpacked event is right around the corner as the anticipation for its 2020 flagship series, the Galaxy S20 lineup grows. The smartphone will succeed the popular Galaxy S10 series and reportedly may see sales figures surpassing 40 million units.

According to Counterpoint, a research and analytics agency, Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series may surpass 40 million units in total shipments. The firm believes that the improvements to the South Korean giant’s upcoming flagship will make it highly attractive to potential buyers. The flagship series will arrive with various performance improvements alongside photography as a major area apart from other aspects as well.

The large sum of Galaxy S20 series unit shipments is also reflective of the recovering and growing global smartphone market. In recent years, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series smartphone offerings have been popular in many regions. The latest iteration’s improvements in the photography side will seek to continue this pattern too.

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The base Samsung Galaxy S20 model will be equipped with a 12 megapixel primary camera alongside a 64 megapixel telephoto lens, 12 megapixel ultra wide lens and a ToF sensor as well. On the other hand, the Galaxy S20 Ultra model is stated to arrive with a massive 108 megapixel sensor along with a 48 megapixel telephoto lens for 10x zoom and 100x digital zoom. Furthermore, it is being speculated that the RAM offerings will be sizeable too, with up to 16GB being configurations being available.

Unfortunately, we will have to wait for the Samsung Unpacked event for the official announcement to know for sure if the Galaxy S20 series is worth such a high market expectation. The event takes place on the 11th of February 2020, so stay tuned for launch updates and more.

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Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S20 series on Tuesday in the coming week. Early leaks had claimed that the successors of the Galaxy S10 series will be arriving as Galaxy S11e, Galaxy S11 and Galaxy S11+. While multiple reports have confirmed that these devices will be respectively arriving as Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung did not confirm these monikers. Winfuture.de has reported that an LED case for the Galaxy S20 was found listed on Samsung’s website in Europe. The listing that has been taken down revealed the Galaxy S20 moniker and its design. Moreover, in another leak, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has appeared in a live shot.

Marketing images of the LED case for Galaxy S20 was available on Samsung’s online shop for Europe for some time. The images on the listing revealed corroborate on the leaked images that have appeared in the recent reports. The Galaxy S20 was seen with an Infinity-O punch-hole display and its rear shell was seen sporting a gray colored cover that has randomly placed LEDs. The case is similar to the LED case that was made available for the Galaxy S10.

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The Galaxy S20’s rear shell has a rectangle shaped camera module. As recent reports revealed, it houses three cameras and an LED flash. The Galaxy S20+ will be sporting four rear cameras and the Galaxy S20 Ultra will be arriving with an advanced quad camera setup on its back. These three phones will come with 120Hz refresh rate displays. The S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra are rumored to respectively feature 6.2-inch, 6.7-inch and 6.9-inch displays.

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Speaking of Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, a leaked live shot of the device has appeared. As it can be seen, the device is equipped with a large and protruding camera module. It consists of three cameras and an LED flash at the top and a separately placed squarish periscope lens. The “Space Zoom 100X” text can be seen alongside the fourth lens. The S20 Ultra 5G will be the first phone to arrive with up 100x digital zoom function which is dubbed as Space Zoom by the company. Rumors have it that the Galaxy S20 will support 10x optical zoom. The device includes a primary sensor of 108-megapixel.

Apart from launching the Galaxy S20 series on Feb. 11, Samsung is also expected to announce the clamshell Galaxy Z Flip smartphone with foldable screen. In the U.S., the Galaxy S20 series will have a starting price of $999. The Z Flip may cost $1,399.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will be announced exactly one week from today. The series consists of the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Ahead of the launch next week, details of the phone’s US pricing from the top carriers have surfaced. As expected, these devices are not cheap.

The source of the price leaks is YouTuber, Jon Prosser, and he said he got the info from sources at the carriers. Starting with T-Mobile, the magenta network will sell the Galaxy S20 for $999 while the Galaxy S20+ will get a $1199 price tag. The Galaxy S20 Ultra will even sell for much higher at $1399.

According to my source within T-Mobile:

T-Mobile US pricing for Galaxy S20 devices:

S20 – $999
S20+ – $1,199
S20 Ultra – $1,399

Thoughts?

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) February 3, 2020

Official Galaxy S20 pricing for AT&T US:

S20 – $899
S20+ – $1,099
S20 Ultra – $1,299

All 5G capable.

Not sure why it’s different than T-Mobile pricing, but this is good news

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) February 3, 2020

Uh…

A source within Verizon just confirmed these prices with me.

Official Galaxy S20 prices for Verizon US:

S20 – $999
S20+ – $1,199
S20 Ultra – $1,399

You may riot now

— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) February 4, 2020

At AT&T, the price tags are surprisingly cheaper by $100. The Galaxy S20 will sell for $899, the Galaxy S20+ will be sold for $1099 while the Galaxy S20 Ultra will have a $1299 price tag.

Head over to Verizon and the prices go back up to $999 for the Galaxy S20, $1199 for the Galaxy S20+, and $1399 for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. By the way, all the aforementioned prices irrespective of the carrier are for the 5G models. However, RAM and storage were not disclosed.

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Xiaomi loves being the first to launch a new product or feature. For example, Xiaomi was the first in the market to launch a 108MP smartphone and even the first one to launch a super fast 30W wireless charger. Now, the company aims to be the first brand to launch the Snapdragon 865 powered smartphone.

In a reply to one of his followers on Weibo, Lin Bin, Xiaomi’s co-founder and President, revealed that Xiaomi will be the first company to release a Snapdragon 865 powered flagship.

This is an interesting statement given how the company is running out of time to achieve this goal. The Galaxy S20 series with Snapdragon 865 is confirmed to launch on February 11 in the U.S, which leaves Xiaomi only a handful of days to announce their own SD865-powered Mi 10 flagship. However, so far, we haven’t heard anything from the company regarding a launch event.

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So how will Xiaomi be the World’s First Company to launch a Snapdragon 865 Phone?

Technically, it can beat Samsung to Snapdragon 865’s release in two ways. It can either announce the Xiaomi Mi 10 flagship with this Qualcomm chipset before February 11 (it’ll be Feb 12 in China due to the time zone differences). Or it can put up the Mi 10 for sale before the S20 is available (likely from March 6). This way, Xiaomi Mi 10 can be the first Snapdragon 865 phone to market, even if it’s announced a few days after the S20 series.

However, there are reports that Xiaomi plans to announce the new flagship via an online conference on February 11, just before the Samsung Unpacked event. Rumors state that the company will start releasing warm up teasers for the event from February 7.

Despite the difficult situation in China right now, the company executives are back to work this week. Xiaomi  has taken significant precautions for people working in the office right now. Everyone coming to the office have to register and subject themselves to body temperature checks. It looks like wearing masks is also compulsory in the office premises.

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Samsung has been pretty generous with leaks regarding the Galaxy S20 series that is expected to go official on February 11. Almost everything is practically known about the series and more still keep coming. The latest is a photo of the three Galaxy S20 models lying side by side.

The image which is said to be making the rounds on Twitter shows the rear aspect of all three Galaxy S20 models. Even though the rear cameras were blurred in this image, we can make out the fact that the three models will differ slightly in sizes. Also, we also get to see how much of a camera bump the Galaxy S20 models would have.

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The series is made up of the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus and S20 Ultra. Samsung will be confirming the pricing of the S20 models at the launch event on Feb. 11. Rumors have it that the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G will be costing $1,300. In the Europe, the Galaxy S20 4G will cost 899 euros and its 5G variant could be priced at 999 euros. The S20+ 5G may cost 1,099 euros. The South Korean company is also rumored to debut the Galaxy Z Flip at the same event. The clamshell Galaxy Z Flip which is the second phone from the company to sport a flexible screen is expected to be priced at $1,500 in the U.S.

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Samsung‘s flagship series of smartphones is just around the corner. The 2020 premium grade handsets are expected to be unveiled at Samsung Unpacked event on 11th February 2020 and will bring new features and improvements over its predecessor. One of these improvements will likely be in the camera department as the upcoming series is reported to feature a new Samsung Super ISO technology.

The South Korean tech giant recently applied for a trademark in Great Britain at the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office) for the name Super ISO. The description of the trademark carries terms for “camera sensor for smartphones; image sensor for video cameras; computer software for processing digital images.” Meaning, that the Galaxy S20 series will feature an improved image sensor.

The new sensors will be better in terms of light sensitivity range than its previous iterations, the Galaxy S10 which received an ISO range of 50 – 800 and later extended to 3200. According to a known leakster, Ice Universe, it was also revealed that the ISO in the Galaxy S20 will be in the 6400 ISO range which is double in value over its previous iteration.

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Higher ISO value translates to a better low light performance from a camera sensor. With values as high as 6400, the sensors become more sensitive and are able to gather more light for capturing an image. The end results are images which are better exposed than lower ISO values and, with a good noise reduction algorithm, can manage to offer better details even in bad lighting conditions as well.

Unfortunately, the exact specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series cameras are unknown. However, it is expected that one device in the series will feature the 108MP primary camera (probably the Galaxy S20 Ultra) alongside a wide angle and ultra wide angle lens. Similarly, a telephoto lens is also expected to make an appearance along with a 3F ToF camera.

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