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

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

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

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

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

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

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The end of H1 2020 is still far but there are already several affordable 5G smartphones out there. However, this is only the situation of the Asian market, while currently, you can not find a lot of 5G mid-rangers in the global market. Most of the 5G midrange phones are yet to debut globally. Among the next 5G mid-rangers which will be available globally during the next months, there are Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, TCL 10 5G, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite. The Samsung’s mid-ranger has just been announced in the U.S, TCL 10 5G will launch in a few months, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite should be available very soon. But is it worth going for the Mi 10 Lite or waiting for its two rivals? This comparison will clear your ideas.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs TCL 10 5G

Design

Well, if you want the most beautiful and premium design, there is just a single answer: TCL 10 5G. The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G has nice and original aesthetics, but it has a policarbonate body. TCL 10 5G comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship smartphones, as well as a punch-hole display with very narrow bezels. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is not the most beautiful device out there with its square camera module and it still comes with a notch. It has a thinner body, but thickness is just a detail here.

Display

The Super AMOLED Plus display found on the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G looks more promising. It should be able to provide a more accurate color reproduction and, unlike the TCL 10 5G, it integrates an in-display fingerprint reader. But you should not underestimate the display of the TCL 10 5G, despite it is an IPS panel. It is an HDR10-compliant screen and it even comes with high brightness and wide viewing angles. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite sits in the middle with a pretty nice AMOLED panel and an in-display biometric sensor.

Hardware/Software

According to benchmarks, the Exynos 980 chipset found on the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G and the Snapdragon 765G found on the TCL 10 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite are very close. Exynos 980 scores slightly better results, but Snapdragon 765G is more optimized for games and more efficient. Software optimization will play a very important role here and it will make the difference. Note that TCL 10 5G comes with just 6 GB of RAM, while the most expensive memory configuration of Samsung Galaxy A71 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite are 8/128 GB. Android 10 is out of the box in each case. Thanks to Super Bluetooth, TCL 10 5G allows connecting to up to 4 wireless speakers simultaneously.

Camera

On the paper, Samsung Galaxy A71 5G wins the camera comparison. We know how that camera performs, and it is great for a mid-rangers. Not saying it is the best midrange camera phone, but definitely among the most advanced ones. Secondary sensors make the difference with their higher resolutions and better image quality, but there is no OIS, neither a telephoto lens. The silver medal should go to the quad camera setup found on the TCL 10 5G, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite does not look like an amazing camera phone.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G and TCL 10 5G will probably last more than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite due to their bigger batteries. TCL 10 5G has a more efficient chipset, while Samsung Galaxy A71 5G has a more efficient display. It is impossible to say which one will last more just by looking at the specs.

Price

TCL 10 5G will start from €400/$435 globally, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is expected to cost less than €350/$380, we still do not know how much Galaxy A71 5G will cost in all the global markets (the A71 4G actually ranges from €350 to €400), but surely more than its rivals. While Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is definitely the most inferior device, there is not a clear winner between Samsung Galaxy A71 5G and TCL 10 5G. The former offers better cameras, the latter has a more premium design. For the rest, if we exclude software (better on the A71, in my opinion) they are more or less at the same level, but we believe TCL 10 5G will offer a higher value for money due to its lower price.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs TCL 10 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G

PROS

• Very good cameras
• Advanced display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Plastic body

TCL 10 5G

PROS

• Super Bluetooth
• Premium design
• HDR display
• Affordable price

CONS

• IPS display

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite

PROS

• Very affordable
• In-display fingerprint reader
• AMOLED display

CONS

• Inferior cameras
• Smaller battery

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Samsung has unveiled a number of its 2020 Galaxy A-series models for the US market. The A-series smartphones unveiled includes the much-touted Galaxy A71 5G, the Galaxy A51 5G and the Galaxy A21. Some of the models will go on sale on Thursday (April 9) in the US while others, including the Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G, are scheduled to be released in the summer.

The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is an upgraded version of the Galaxy A71 that was launched earlier this year. The phone has the same design with its sibling and the 5G chipset onboard this new variant is the only distinguishing feature.

As for the specs, the Galaxy A71 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display FHD+ resolution of 1080pixels. The device utilises a punch-hole design which houses a 32MP selfie camera.

At the rear, the Galaxy A71 5G packs a Quad camera setup. The setup consists of a 64MP main camera paired up with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro cam and finally, a 5MP depth sensor.

Samsung didn’t reveal the chipset onboard the device but considering that the 4G version is powered by a Snapdragon 730 chipset, this model is likely using the Snapdragon 765G SoC. The phone gets its juice from a 4,500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A21

Samsung equally took the wraps off the Galaxy A21 which has not been launched anywhere else. The phone features a 6.5-inch display with 720p+ (HD+) resolution. The device crams a massive 4,000mAh battery under the hood and has support for 15W fast charge.

The phone’s processor wasn’t mentioned but it pairs with 3GB of RAM and there is 32GB of storage onboard. The device has a microSD card slot which means the storage is expandable.

On the camera end, the Samsung Galaxy A21 packs a quad-camera arrangement on the back. The cameras include a 16MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro cameras and finally, a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies,m the Galaxy A21 utilises a punch-hole design which houses a 13MP sensor.

The Galaxy A21 comes with a price tag of $250.

Samsung Galaxy A51

Samsung also launched the premium midrange Galaxy A51 for the US market. The Galaxy A51 will be among the models that will go on sale tomorrow. The Galaxy A51 will be available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option which costs $400.

Samsung is also scheduled to release the 5G version of the Galaxy A51 this summer. The major difference with this model is the Exynos 980 chipset onboard that model which will usher in 5G connectivity. The phone will come in at $500 which is just $100 higher than the 4G version.

Samsung Galaxy A01

In addition, Samsung announced two cheaper models that adopt the moniker Galaxy A01 and Galaxy A11. The Galaxy A01 is an entry-level model but it runs on full Android and is not a Go Edition model. It carries a $110 price tag.

Samsung Galaxy A11

On the other hand, the Galaxy A11 is said to be a more affordable version of the A21. It packs the same 4,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. However, the device defers from the A21 in the rear camera configuration which makes the camera less powerful than the Galaxy A21’s.

The Galaxy A11 comes with a price tag of $180.

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