While the smartphone-maker didn't confirm the official launch date of the premium foldable device in India, it is expected that Galaxy Fold may arrive in May.
Samsung showcased its first foldable device during a global event late last month in the hopes that the new device will become a game-changer in the lethargic smartphone market.
Samsung said earlier the Galaxy Fold starts at $1,980 and will hit shelves in the US market on April 26.
According to Samsung, the new smartphone will be sold from May 3 in Britain, France and 13 other European countries, with the price set at 2,000 euros, Yonhap news agency reported.
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The new type of handset has a tablet-sized screen that can be folded up to fit into a pocket. The Fold was created using the company's cutting edge display technology.
Razer 2, Honor Magic 2 & Other Amazing Phones That Never Made It To India In 2018
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Big tech players like Honor, Xiaomi, LG & Sony, among others, have launched a series of smartphone this year, but some game-changing devices never made it to the Indian market.
Here are all the splendid smartphones that may or may not release in India next year.
Big tech players like Honor, Xiaomi, LG & Sony, among others, have launched a series of smartphone this year, but some game-changing devices never made it to the Indian market.
Here are all the sple..
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The Magic 2 is Honor’s new smartphone with a mechanical slider and six cameras. It has a triple camera setup on the back (16MP + 16MP + 24MP) and a triple camera setup in front (16MP + 2MP + 2MP). You get a 6.39-inch amoled display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio sans any notch and slim bezels on all sides. Inside is Huawei’s top-ofthe-line Kirin 980 processor, 6 or 8GB RAM, 128 or 256GB SSD and a 3,500mAh battery. Other features include infrared face unlock, indisplay fingerprint scanner and 40W fast charge with the USB-C port.
The Magic 2 is Honor’s new smartphone with a mechanical slider and six cameras. It has a triple camera setup on the back (16MP + 16MP + 24MP) and a triple camera setup in front (16MP + 2MP + 2MP). Y..
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Xiaomi launched the Mi MIX2 in India but never launched the Mi MIX2s. We were hoping for the launch of Mi MIX3 in India but the company seems content with the more mass market segments. MIX3 is Xiaomi’s first phone with a mechanical slider mechanism that hides the front dual camera setup. Up front it has a beautiful, 6.39-inch super amoled display with minimal bezels and no irritating notch anywhere. Hardware includes a Snapdragon 845, up to 10GB RAM, up to 256GB storage and a 3,200mAh battery. You get a dual 12MP rear camera, dual 24 + 2MP front camera, rear fingerprint scanner and wireless charging.
Xiaomi launched the Mi MIX2 in India but never launched the Mi MIX2s. We were hoping for the launch of Mi MIX3 in India but the company seems content with the more mass market segments. MIX3 is Xiao..
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Sony’s XZ2 was launched in India this July at a ridiculous price. The phone was not bad but it seemed like Sony has almost given up on promoting the Xperia range. No other Sony phone has been launched in India since then even though the XZ3 was showcased globally in August. The XZ3 has a 6-inch P-oled display with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels and HDR BT2020 compatibility. This is the same standard used in UHD TVs for HDR. Specifications include a Snapdragon 845, 4 or 6GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 3,300mAh battery. There is a 19MP rear camera with laser autofocus and it is amongst the few phones capable of recording 960fps slow motion video in full HD resolution. Other features include a 13MP front camera with HDR and EIS, USB Type-C port, wireless charging, expandable storage and rear fingerprint scanner.
Sony’s XZ2 was launched in India this July at a ridiculous price. The phone was not bad but it seemed like Sony has almost given up on promoting the Xperia range. No other Sony phone has been launch..
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We have seen three phones from LG’s V series and have come away impressed with all three. The latest in the series is the V40 ThinQ and it offers a unique proposition: notch type full screen plus IP68 rating plus MIL-STD-810G compliant for ruggedness (can work in extreme environment conditions, survive drops etc.). It has a 6.4-inch P-oled display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and a notch that hides an 8MP + 5MP dual camera setup. Around the back is a triple camera (12MP f1.5 + 12MP telephoto + 16MP ultra-wide lens). It is powered by Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM, has 64 or 128GB internal storage (expandable) and a 3,300mAh battery. The phone has a 32-bit Hi-Fi quad DAC and is the first phone in the world to have sound tuned by Meridian Audio.
We have seen three phones from LG’s V series and have come away impressed with all three. The latest in the series is the V40 ThinQ and it offers a unique proposition: notch type full screen plus IP6..
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Razer is an established name when it comes to gaming PCs and accessories. The company entered the gaming smartphone segment with the Razer phone in 2017 (even that never came to India). In 2018, Razer launched the Razer Phone 2 with a 5.73-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixelsand 120Hz screen refresh rate. Specifications include a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 4,000mAh battery. The phone offers an illuminated Razer logo, vapour chamber cooling, wireless charging, IP67 water resistance, dual front facing speakers and a 24-bit DAC. For camera, it has a dual rear camera setup (12MP f.175 wide-angle + 12MP telephoto) along with an 8MP front camera.
Razer is an established name when it comes to gaming PCs and accessories. The company entered the gaming smartphone segment with the Razer phone in 2017 (even that never came to India). In 2018, Raz..
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Black Shark Technology is one of the many Xiaomi ecosystem companies. It’s a gaming company that launched a gaming phone in April and followed it up with the Black Shark Helo smartphone in November. The Black Shark Helo is powered by a Snapdragon 845, has up to 10GB RAM and 128 or 256GB storage. The phone has a 6.01-inch 18:9 display along with front stereo speakers. It also has a new liquid cooling system to prevent overheating. Other features include a 4,000mAh battery, 12MP + 20MP dual rear camera, 20MP front camera and USB Type-C port. The box includes a left side gamepad while the right side gamepad is an optional extra.
Black Shark Technology is one of the many Xiaomi ecosystem companies. It’s a gaming company that launched a gaming phone in April and followed it up with the Black Shark Helo smartphone in November. ..
With six camera lenses, three in the back, two on the inside and one on the cover, the foldable model will provide a new level of multitasking, the firm said. Users can open up to three active apps simultaneously on the main display.
The foldable model's 5G version is expected to be available in May in the South Korean market.
(With inputs from IANS)
Samsung 'Unpacked' Event: Galaxy S10+, Foldable Phone, Active Smartwatch Steal The Show
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At the 2019 Samsung 'Unpacked' event in San Francisco, the tech giant unveiled its upcoming Galaxy S10 phones, 5G smartphone, Galaxy buds and smartwatches.
The tech-heavy evening witnessed the launch of the world's first foldable phone. The Korean tech tycoon set the standards high for competition by taking the wraps off the world's first-ever 5G smartphone. But this is not where it ends. Samsung left tech geeks in awe of the new gadgets launched.
Without much ado, take a look at the highlights of Samsung's 'Unpacked' event.
At the 2019 Samsung 'Unpacked' event in San Francisco, the tech giant unveiled its upcoming Galaxy S10 phones, 5G smartphone, Galaxy buds and smartwatches. The tech-heavy evening witnessed the launch..
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Samsung finally took the wraps off three new devices from Galaxy S flagship. All three devices are set to launch in India next month and are powered by the same Exynos 9820 processor.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 features AMOLED screen with Samsung's new Infinity O style notch design, also known as the punch hole display. It also features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and face unlock. Selfie lovers can rejoice as the device features a triple rear camera setup.
With an 8GB RAM with 128GB or 512GB storage, the device comes with Samsung’s One UI based on Android 9.0. The smartphone is priced at USD $899.99.
Samsung finally took the wraps off three new devices from Galaxy S flagship. All three devices are set to launch in India next month and are powered by the same Exynos 9820 processor. The Samsung Gal..
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Like Galaxy S10, S10+ also features AMOLED screen with punch hole display and in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone has a 6.4-inch screen: both with quad HD+ curved displays. What's different with this device is the Vapor Chamber Cooling. For selfie loves, it features a triple rear camera setup with dual front camera. It is expected to be priced at USD 999.99.
Like Galaxy S10, S10+ also features AMOLED screen with punch hole display and in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone has a 6.4-inch screen: both with quad HD+ curved displays. What's differen..
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Samsung Galaxy S10e shares the same screen as S10 and S10+. In terms of display, it features a 5.8-inch full HD+ screen, both with quad HD+ curved displays. What's different with this one is a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner. It stands back in terms of the camera with a dual rear camera setup. This one is priced at $749.99.
Samsung Galaxy S10e shares the same screen as S10 and S10+. In terms of display, it features a 5.8-inch full HD+ screen, both with quad HD+ curved displays. What's different with this one is a side-m..
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Foldable phones have been the talk of the tech town for months now. In December last year, Samsung hinted towards the launch of such a device at its upcoming event. The tech giant kept its promise and kicked-off the 'Unpacked' event with the launch of Samsung Galaxy Fold. The device features a 7.3-inch Infinity Flex display with Dynamic AMOLED panel and QXGA+ resolution. A hidden hinge system is used for smooth transition between displays. Android 9.0 with a custom UI powers the Galaxy Fold.
Other characteristics of this device include a 855 processor, 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, dual batteries offering a 4,380mAh capacity. It is the first-ever smartphone that comes with a super-fast UFS 3.0 flash storage.
It has a total of six cameras with a triple rear camera setup. Priced at USD 1,980, the device will launch in April in the US. However, its India launch date has not been revealed yet.
Foldable phones have been the talk of the tech town for months now. In December last year, Samsung hinted towards the launch of such a device at its upcoming event. The tech giant kept its promise an..
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Samsung unveiled the first ever 5G device, Galaxy S10 5G, at the 'Unpacked' event. The device is the first in the world with 5G support.
It sports a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD and AMOLED display with Infinity-O style notch. Highlight of the phone is a 3D depth camera on the rear and back. It puts battery woes to an end with a massive 4500 mAh battery, the largest on any Samsung Galaxy device. It is expected to be priced at USD 1,499.99.
Samsung unveiled the first ever 5G device, Galaxy S10 5G, at the 'Unpacked' event. The device is the first in the world with 5G support. It sports a 6.7-inch curved Quad HD and AMOLED display with In..
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Samsung did not stop at smartphones at the 'Unpacked' event. A bunch of new accessories also made it to the tech giant's new line-up this year. Galaxy Buds, Samsung's latest wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, were launched at the big event. The adaptive dual microphones cut background noise. Bixby allows enhanced ambient sound support.
The buds weigh only 49 grams each and deliver up to 6 hours of music playback and 5 hours of call on a single charge. They also support wireless charging. Priced at USD 129.99, these earbuds are expected to launch in India in next month.
Samsung did not stop at smartphones at the 'Unpacked' event. A bunch of new accessories also made it to the tech giant's new line-up this year. Galaxy Buds, Samsung's latest wireless earbuds with Blu..
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Samsung took care of the needs of fitness freaks too with the Galaxy Active Smartwatch and Galaxy Fit Fitness Tracker. A 360X360 resolution is protected by Gorilla glass 3. The water-resistant watch weighs only 25 grams. Other features include Exynos 9110 Dual-core 1.15 GHz, 768MB RAM, 4GB storage and 230mAh battery. A Tizen based Wearable OS 4.0 allows the device to monitor heart rate and blood pressure. The smartwatch is priced at USD 199.
The Korean tech giant also unveiled the Galaxy Fit Fitness Tracker at the 'Unpacked' event. It features a 120X120 resolution, is water resistant and tracks the heart rate and sleep levels as well. This one is priced at USD 99.99.
Samsung took care of the needs of fitness freaks too with the Galaxy Active Smartwatch and Galaxy Fit Fitness Tracker. A 360X360 resolution is protected by Gorilla glass 3. The water-resistant watch ..
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