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Galaxy A31’s 5000 mAh battery pictured on certification site

Galaxy A31’s 5000 mAh battery pictured on certification site

Samsung seems to be going all in with big batteries for its smartphones in all segments this year. The Galaxy S20 smartphones feature the biggest batteries we've seen yet on Samsung's main flagship lineup, and the company is also bumping up the battery capacities on its mid-range phones. The Galaxy A31, for example, was rumored […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
[Updated] Galaxy S20/S20+ technically superior than S20 Ultra at 960 fps recording

[Updated] Galaxy S20/S20+ technically superior than S20 Ultra at 960 fps recording

Samsung introduced the Super Slow-mo feature, which records slow motion video at 960 frames per second, two years ago with the Galaxy S9. We've seen the feature on all of Samsung's flagships since then and also some mid-range devices, and the Galaxy S20 series supports 960 fps Super Slow-mo as well. However, there seems to be […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy M31 launching February 25th, design revealed by Amazon

Galaxy M31 launching February 25th, design revealed by Amazon

Samsung's next Galaxy M series smartphone will be launching in India on February 25. Amazon India has put a promotional page for the Galaxy M31, revealing the phone's design and some of its features. The Galaxy M31 will look quite similar to the Galaxy M30s, especially from the back, and many of its specs will […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Here’s how much a Galaxy Z Flip screen replacement will cost

Here’s how much a Galaxy Z Flip screen replacement will cost

Foldable phones haven't been around for long, and the technical challenges of making them right now means that any sort of major repair will be a costly affair. Since the foldable display is the most important aspect of a foldable device, it's only natural that getting the screen replaced can be quite expensive. And now, […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Fold 2, codenamed ‘Champ,’ could feature under-display camera

Galaxy Fold 2, codenamed ‘Champ,’ could feature under-display camera

Samsung is the world's first brand to actually launch two foldable phones, and the company has no plans of backing down. We already know that it is working on the second-generation Galaxy Fold smartphone, and it appears that it could bring a critical feature to Samsung's phones for the first time. According to a report […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 February security update released

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 February security update released

With the Galaxy S20 now official and on its way to retail stores in a few weeks, Samsung is going to be quite busy. But the company isn't slowing down when it comes to updating existing phones. Case in point: Both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 have begun receiving the February 2020 security […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
[Updated] Is Galaxy Z Flip’s ‘Ultra Thin Glass’ really glass?

[Updated] Is Galaxy Z Flip’s ‘Ultra Thin Glass’ really glass?

Samsung unveiled its second foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip, last week with new-gained confidence and promises of important breakthroughs in material sciences. It claimed that its new phone features the Ultra Thin Glass (UTG), a flexible protective glass layer to save the foldable screen from scratches. Now, those claims have been put to the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
New leak reveals a Galaxy A series phone that no one needs

New leak reveals a Galaxy A series phone that no one needs

Samsung has launched an insane number of mid-range Galaxy A series phones targeting various price segments in the last year. The company plans to continue doing the same this year, as we had learned a few months back when Samsung trademarked a bunch of phone names as part of its 2020 Galaxy A series of […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
First Galaxy Z Flip update in the US adds a missing camera feature

First Galaxy Z Flip update in the US adds a missing camera feature

When it comes to its hardware, the Galaxy Z Flip is unique compared to anything else that's out there (yes, including the new Motorola Razr). When compared to other Galaxy phones, the Z Flip is also unique how quickly it went on sale after being officially announced. The Galaxy Z Flip (read our hands-on impressions […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy A71 5G could come to markets outside US and China

Exclusive: Galaxy A71 5G could come to markets outside US and China

The 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 seems set for a wider launch than we had originally reported. Before the Galaxy A71 was officially announced, we had found signs of a 5G variant in development for the Chinese market. Samsung then started developing both carrier and unlocked versions for the US as well, and we […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20 series up for pre-order in India, prices revealed

Galaxy S20 series up for pre-order in India, prices revealed

Samsung has started taking pre-orders for its latest flagship smartphones in India. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra can be pre-ordered from the Samsung India website, with shipments to start from March 6th for the Galaxy S20 and S20+ and March 13th for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Galaxy S20 prices in India […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Weekly SamMobile Quiz 13 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Weekly SamMobile Quiz 13 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Consider yourself a superfan of Samsung? Take our quiz and see how many answers you can get right! This is a fun activity that we do with our readers every week to test their knowledge of our favorite company. The quiz has a mix of easy and difficult questions that most fans should be able […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip lacks DeX support but Samsung could add it later via update

Galaxy Z Flip lacks DeX support but Samsung could add it later via update

The Galaxy Z Flip appears to be Samsung's latest smartphone to lack DeX support, at least judging by a photo shared recently by @Kuma_Sleepy via Twitter. It showcases the search results, or lack thereof, for ‘DeX' on a Z Flip in South Korea, and seemingly confirms that the feature is missing from the device. South […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
[Poll Results!] Are you going to buy the Galaxy Z Flip?

[Poll Results!] Are you going to buy the Galaxy Z Flip?

Whether you love it or hate it, the Galaxy Z Flip is difficult to ignore, so we're making a poll for it. It's one of the most unique smartphones on the market right now, and it's turning heads for many reasons, such as the exquisite build or the polarizing price tag. The Galaxy Z Flip […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Reasons why the Galaxy S20 is a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy S9

Reasons why the Galaxy S20 is a worthy upgrade over the Galaxy S9

Galaxy S9 owners who have skipped last year's flagship series might now want to consider upgrading to one of the latest Galaxy S20 models. Although the Galaxy S9 is still a decent performer in various areas, its time as a flagship device has passed and the Galaxy S20 presents numerous advantages over it. Today we're […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 15% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

Daily Deal: 15% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

The Galaxy Tab S6 was the best Android tablet of 2019 by far, and if you've been looking for an opportunity to buy it at a reduced price then this might be it. The Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab S6 with 128GB of built-in storage is now available for 15% less than the original price, while the […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Samsung explains wizardry of Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 108MP camera sensor

Samsung explains wizardry of Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 108MP camera sensor

The Galaxy S20 Ultra's claim to fame is no doubt the 108MP camera at its back. This is the highest-resolution camera yet on any Samsung smartphone, and, as expected, the Korean giant has gone into detail about how the 108MP camera sensor — called ISOCELL Bright HM1 — makes for “brighter ultra-high-res images.” The wizardry […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip goes on sale today, stocks quickly running out

Galaxy Z Flip goes on sale today, stocks quickly running out

Last year, there was a two-month gap between the Galaxy Fold's official unveiling and its initial release date. But for its second foldable phone, Samsung isn't wasting any time. Announced on February 11, the Galaxy Z Flip is already on sale in the US and Korea. However, as we learned yesterday, Samsung ran out of […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung offers a bit of backstory on the Galaxy Z Flip’s design

Samsung offers a bit of backstory on the Galaxy Z Flip’s design

Every time Samsung launches a new flagship smartphone, it spends the next couple of weeks taking us behind the scenes and explaining how it came up with the unique features and/or design of that smartphone. The company's doing just that for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip, and today, it is talking about the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code

Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code

We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Google has slammed the South Korean smartphone brand for making unnecessary changes to the Linux kernel code and exposing it to more security […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago