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  Samsung Electronics is considering launching the upcoming budget model of the Galaxy S21 smartphone in the US and Europe only, industry sources said on Friday, due to global semiconductor shortages. Samsung is reviewing a plan to release the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE) in the US and Europe after skipping the domestic market and other countries following the tight supply of mobile application processors, according to the sources. The Galaxy S21 FE will be reportedly powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor from Qualcomm Inc. But due to supply issues, the South Korean tech giant may also use in-house Exynos chips, the sources said, according to Yonhap news agency. Industry insiders also predicted that Samsung may push back the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE from its planned schedule. Read More

  South Korean electronics maker Samsung on Tuesday launched in India the Galaxy F22 smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy F22 comes in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB configurations priced at Rs 12,499 and Rs 14,499, respectively. It will be available in Denim Blue and Denim Black colours on Samsung Online Store, Flipkart and select retail stores from July 13. As an introductory offer, Samsung is providing Rs 1,000 off to consumers on prepaid transactions on Flipkart. The introductory offer brings down the effective cost of the Galaxy F22’s 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants to Rs 11,499 and Rs 13,499, respectively. As for the specifications, the Galaxy F22 sports a 6.4-inch HD+ super AMOLED Infinity-U screen. The screen is touted to attain brightness level of up to 600 nits in the High Brightness Mode (HBM). The screen is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The Galaxy F22 packs a 6,000mAh battery supported by 25W fast charger. The phone, however, comes with a 15W USB-C fast charger in the ...

  Samsung Galaxy M32 goes on sale for the first time in India on June 28 at e-commerce platform Amazon, Samsung online store and select retail stores. The budget smartphone boasts super AMOLED fullHD screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M32 comes in 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB configurations priced at Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999, respectively. As an introductory offer, consumers can avail an instant cashback of up to Rs 1,250 while paying with ICICI cards. The cashback offer brings the effective ownership price of the 4GB+64GB variant to Rs 13,749 and 6GB+128GB variant to Rs 15,749. As for the specifications, the Galaxy M32 sports a 6.4-inch fullHD+ super AMOLED screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The screen is touted to push the peak brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM) to about 800 nits for good sunlight legibility. The display is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection against scratches. Read More

  Samsung is all set to launch Galaxy M42 , its first mid-segment 5G smartphone in India, later this month that will be priced between Rs 20,000-Rs 25,000, industry sources said on Monday. Galaxy M42 will be the first 'M' series smartphone with 5G connectivity. Industry sources told IANS Galaxy M42 is tipped to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor and is likely to launch in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants. Galaxy M42 will also get 'Knox Security', the first for a Galaxy 'M' smartphone. Samsung Knox offers multi-layered security to smartphones and defends the most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats. Galaxy M42 5G will be available on Amazon.in and Samsung.com, besides select retail channels. Samsung has launched a number of 5G smartphones in India this year in the premium segment. Read More

  Samsung is the only smartphone brand in India with a product line-up covering almost the entire price spectrum. Though the company is competitive in the premium market, it lags behind others in the midrange and budget segments because its smartphones are generally on the expensive side when you look at the price-specifications ratio. The South Korean electronics maker has taken steps to make its affordable offerings as competitive as premium ones, and the efforts are seen in the company’s recently launched Galaxy A52 midrange smartphone. It is loaded with premium features, including a sAMOLED screen of 90Hz refresh rate, stereo speakers, 64-megapixel-based quad-camera array on the back, and a water- and dust-resistant design. Design The Samsung Galaxy A52 looks different, and attracts attention thus, which does not always translate into liking because of a cheap plastic construction. While there are many smartphones with a plastic construction that look good and premium, i...

  Samsung on Wednesday launched in India the 5G variant of its Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) smartphone, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip at an introductory price of Rs 47,999. "Galaxy S20 FE 5G brings all flagship innovations at an accessible price point. The launch is a testimony of our consistent efforts to deliver the best to our millennial consumers enabling them to do what they love," said Aditya Babbar, Senior Director and Head, Mobile Marketing, Samsung India. The phone features a 6.5-inch fullHD+ Infinity-O display of 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch response rate. The Galaxy S20 FE sports a triple camera set-up on the back including a 12MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor and an 8MP telephoto lens. The rear cameras support up to 30x digital zoom through its telephoto lens. The smartphone features large image sensors including AI multi-frame processing. Read More

  Expanding its successful Galaxy A series , Samsung on Wednesday unveiled Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72, saying that the devices will enable people to experience awesome technology at a price that suits their needs. The new Galaxy A Series with Super AMOLED display will be available in Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White colours globally, and Galaxy A52 and A72 will arrive in India soon. "Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That's why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratize Galaxy innovations for everyone," said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. "The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, services and features at an accessible price," he added. The devices have a versatile quad camera with 64MP high-resolution. The users can turn their favorite moments from 4K videos i...

  Samsung Galaxy M12 goes on sale in India on Thursday. The budget smartphone from the South Korean electronics maker Samsung is available online on Amazon India and Samsung online store, and offline on select retail stores. The phone comes in 4GB RAM + 64GB on-board storage (Rs 10,999) and 6GB RAM + 128GB on-board storage (Rs 13,499) configurations, and black, blue and white colour options. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is currently available with cashback offer from ICICI Bank wherein customers using ICICI credit cards can avail up to Rs 1,000 cashback on both equated monthly instalment (EMI) and non-EMI transactions. Similarly, customers using ICICI debit cards can avail up to Rs 1,000 cashback on EMI transactions. This limited period introductory launch offer is available on Samsung online store, Amazon India and select retail stores. Read More

  After opening its 2021 account with budget and premium smartphones, Samsung is now looking at expanding its midrange line-up with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy F62 . The smartphone is touted to be a performance-centric device powered by Exynos 9825 system-on-chip, Android 11 operating system-based OneUI 3.1 user interface, and a 7,000 mAh battery. Besides, the smartphone has a big 6.7-inch super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O (punch-hole) screen, 64-megapixel-based quad-camera set-up on the back, and fast-charging support. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy F62 seems to be an all-round package. But how does it fare in real life? Let’s find out: Samsung Galaxy F62: Design The Galaxy F62 seems boring when compared with other midrange smartphones. Made mostly of polycarbonate, the smartphone lacks novelty and looks regular despite its thin (9.5mm) and lightweight (218g) form factor. The phone’s back cover has a dual-tone gradient reflective finish with vertical silver lines running from...

  South Korean tech giant Samsung has unveiled its latest rugged smartphone Galaxy XCover 5 , a rugged yet sophisticated device designed to handle demanding jobs while meeting the needs of an increasingly mobile workforce. "The Galaxy XCover 5 is a device that addresses the challenges employers in the field often face, from ensuring the protection of sensitive material to durable use in any environment," Mark Notton, Senior Director of Mobile Product Portfolio, Samsung Electronics Europe, said in a statement. The XCover 5 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance, and it also meets the MIL-STD-810H standard for durability. Inside, there is an Exynos 850 processor joined by 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Galaxy XCover 5 comes equipped with a single 16MP rear camera that provides impeccable sharpness making it effortless to capture professional-grade images and videos. The Live Focus feature allows the subject of your shot to stand out and the 5MP front cam...

  Samsung on Wednesday launched Galaxy A32 smartphone that comes with 64MP quad camera, 90Hz display along with a long-lasting 5000mAh battery for Rs 21,999 (6GB+128GB variant). The device with 6.4-inch FHD+ sAMOLED screen will be available in four colours -- Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet available across retail stores and leading online portals, starting Wednesday. As an introductory offer, consumers can get cashback up to Rs 2,000 on HDFC Bank credit card, debit card and EMI transactions, making Galaxy A32 available at an effective price of Rs 19,999. After the success of Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32 is the second Galaxy A series smartphone in the country this year. "Galaxy A32 continues the legacy and will strengthen our mid-range portfolio by providing new generation technology to all. Galaxy A32 has been designed keeping in mind the growing appetite for content consumption and expression of creativity among Gen Z and millennials," sai...

  Expanding its hot-selling Galaxy M series , Samsung is set to launch Galaxy M12 next month that will be priced around Rs 12,000. The Galaxy M12 will sport a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and a 6000mAh battery, industry sources told IANS on Thursday. The device will feature a 'True' 48MP quad camera along with a ultra-wide, macro and depth sensor to capture detailed images with better clarity. This will be a big upgrade from Galaxy M11 that featured a 13MP triple rear camera. Galaxy M12 is likely to be powered by an 8nm chipset for a smooth mobile experience. Galaxy M12 will be Samsung's third 'M' series smartphone of the year. The South Korean giant has been on a roll since the start of the year and has made a big impact in the affordable smartphone segment with the recently launched Galaxy M02, Galaxy M02s and Galaxy A12 that have all been priced under Rs 15,000. Read More

  Samsung is taking pre-orders for its flagship Galaxy S21 series smartphones in India. Consumers can pre-book the smartphones in the Galaxy S21 series on offline stores, including the Samsung's exclusive stores, and online on Samsung India online store and e-commerce platforms. As part of the pre-booking offers, Samsung is bundling the Galaxy SmartTag free and Samsung E-Shop voucher of up to Rs 10,000 on all pre-orders. Additionally, as a special offer, Samsung is offering the Galaxy Watch Active 2 or a combo of Galaxy Buds+ and Travel Adapter on all pre-orders. Besides, the company is offering p to Rs 10,000 cashback offer in partnership with HDFC Bank, and an additional upgrade bonus of up to Rs 5,000 if you trade-in your existing Samsung smartphone for any model in the Galaxy S21 series. Pre-booked orders will start to delivery from January 25, and the Galaxy S21 Series will go on sale in India on January 29. Galaxy S21 Series: India pricing and colour options Galaxy S21...

  South Korean electronics maker Samsung is now taking pre-orders for its upcoming flagship smartphone in India. It is likely that the pre-orders are open for the Galaxy S21 series , which will debut on January 14. According to Samsung, customers in India can pre-reserve the upcoming Galaxy flagship by paying a token amount of Rs 2,000 on Samsung India e-Store or Samsung Shop App. On pre-reservation, customers get the ‘Next Galaxy VIP Pass’, which can be redeemed at the time of pre-ordering the upcoming Galaxy smartphone at the time of India launch. When the customer pre-books the device, the token amount of Rs 2,000 will be deducted from the device price. Moreover, customers who pre-reserve the Galaxy flagship will get a cover worth Rs 3849 for free. The option to pre-reserve Samsung’s upcoming flagship is available until till January 14, 2021. On January 14, Samsung is likely to unveil the Galaxy S21 series in a global virtual event. The event will livestream on company’s web ...

Samsung has introduced a buyback offer called Galaxy Assured on its smartphones. The South Korean electronics maker also introduced Galaxy Forever offer, which lets consumers buy the Galaxy S20-series smartphones by paying 60 per cent of the total cost upfront and rest of the amount at the end of first-year. Both the offers are now available across Samsung Exclusive Stores, retail outlets and Samsung online portal. What is Galaxy Assured Samsung has partnered with Servify for this offer in which the company is providing assured buyback value on the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10 Lite (512GB) and Galaxy Note10 Lite. In this offer, the company is offering an assured buyback value of up to 70 per cent on a three-month old Galaxy S20 smartphone. A six-month old device is eligible for up to 60 per cent assured buyback value, and up to 50 per cent and 40 per cent on nine months and 12 months old smartphones, respectively. Read More

South Korean electronics maker Samsung is now taking pre-orders for its BTS edition Galaxy S20+ smartphone and Galaxy Buds+ earphones in India. The company also introduced the Galaxy S20 Ultra in a cloud white variant. The Galaxy S20+ BTS edition and Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White variant will be available in limited quantity and shall go on sale from July 10. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS edition price in India is set at Rs 87,999; the Galaxy Buds+ BTS edition at Rs 14,990; and the Galaxy S20 Ultra White variant is priced at Rs 97,999. "We are very excited to announce the launch of the BTS editions of Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ which now give fans an exclusive opportunity to connect more closely with their favourite band," Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India said in a statement. Read More

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite on Friday got a price cut, which now makes it cheaper than the OnePlus 8 (review). The smartphone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM variants — both with 128GB internal storage. The phone is now available at Rs 37,999 and Rs 39,999 for 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants, respectively. Moreover, Samsung is offering a cashback Rs 5,000 on Citibank cards that brings down the effective cost of Galaxy Note10 Lite ownership to Rs 32,999 and Rs 34,999 for 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM variants, respectively. Other offers include Rs 2,000 instant cashback on other payment methods, no interest equated monthly instalment for up to nine months, free two months YouTube premium subscription. These offers are valid till June 30. Unveiled in January, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite has a 6.7-inch super AMOLED display of a 20:9 aspect ratio. Touted as 'Infinity-O' display, the screen has a punch hole at the top-centre for the front camera. Unlike the two-side curved dynamic AMOLED screen of t...

South Korean electronics maker Samsung on Wednesday launched the Galaxy A21s in India. The smartphone will be available in black, white and blue colours, from June 17 at retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com and online e-commerce platforms. The Galaxy A21s comes in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants, both with 64GB internal storage, priced at Rs 16,499 and Rs 18,499, respectively. Samsung Galaxy A21s specifications The Galaxy A21s has a 6.5-inch screen of HD+ resolution, stretched in 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has punch-hole on the top left corner, accommodating the phone’s 13-megapixel front camera. On the back, the phone has a quad-camera set-up, featuring a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Read More

South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung on Tuesday launched in India the Galaxy M11 and M01 smartphones. The budget smartphones will be available on offline stores, e-commerce platforms and Samsung online shop from June 2. Samsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 price in India The Galaxy M11 ships with 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB configurations, priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999, respectively. It comes in metallic blue, black and violet colours. The Galaxy M01 comes in 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage configuration, priced at Rs 8,999. The phone comes in black, blue and red colours. Read More

Samsung has launched the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant of its global best-selling smartphone, the Galaxy A51 . Priced at Rs 27,999, the new variant comes in prism crush black, prism crush white and prism crush blue colours. It will be available across retail channels -- offline retail stores, e-commerce portals and Samsung.com. "The Galaxy A51’s cool and intelligent ‘Make for India’ innovations have seen widespread adoption. The Useful Cards feature helps reduce clutter in the SMS Inbox. Multilingual Typing helps millennials and Gen Z converse effortlessly in local languages. Finder lets users find app content quickly, while Smart Crop help users save, share, or edit the most relevant part of the screenshot," the company said in a statement. Read More