Samsung’s Spring 2020 device lineup is now official and includes the Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy S20 series, and the Galaxy Buds Plus. The Korean manufacturer announced its new devices Tuesday in San Fransisco and many of the products will be available to the market in a manner of days and weeks. Here’s a rundown of Samsung’s latest product family.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip
The Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung’s clamshell-style foldable smartphone, and essentially the second generation of the brand’s flexible display handsets. The handset is basically a standard slate smartphone that folds in half. Its display is 6.7-inches flat with a minimal bezel. The AMOLED display is protected by an Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) of Samsung’s invention that it claims can support up to 200,000 folds. The Z Flip is also the brand’s first foldable to feature a hole-punch camera in its display.
When closed, the Galaxy Z Flip shows off Mirror Purple, Mirror Plack, Mirror Gold color options. There is also a teeny outer display for notifications and other minimal content. This differs greatly from the original Galaxy Fold, which had a full outer display that allowed users to navigate their home screen and use the device when in its folded state.
However, the Galaxy Z Flip has its own unique features that could very well be a step up from the Galaxy Fold. It has a free stop hinge and a “Flex Mode” that allows it to open like a laptop. When in this mode the display separated into an upper viewing area and a lower interaction area that can be used for typing and other input. Users will be able to prop the Galaxy Z Flip-up for functions, such as video chat and posing for hands-free selfies. With a camera on the outer shell, they will also be able to take selfies even then the device is closed.
Other interesting features include its “Night Hyper Lapse mode,” which captures not only night mode shots, but also time-lapse videos enhanced for dark settings. The Galaxy Z Flip also comes with a free YouTube Premium subscription, which also features content specific to the foldable.
The Galaxy Z Flip will be available on February 14, selling for $1,380.
Samsung Galaxy S20 series
Samsung noted at its launch event that Unpacked was live-streamed directly from a Galaxy S20 handset, with 8K video support among its highlight features. The Sprint 2020 device line up includes the standard Galaxy 20, the Galaxy S20, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, with all models supporting 5G, 120Hz refresh rates for their displays, and the latest Qualcomm ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensors. However, there are many differences between the models that would give consumers
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is Samsung’s behemoth with a 6.9-inch screen, an intricate quad-camera system, Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black color options and a $1,399 starting price. Hardware includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, 12GB and 16GB RAM options, 128GB and 512GB internal storage options with MicroSD expansion up to 1TB, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 9W reverse wireless charging.
Its camera set up includes a 108-megapixel f/1.8 main lens, a 48-megapixel f/3.5 telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and a ToF sensor, which show off a host features, including Space Zoom, which can magnify an image 100x. Other zoom options include 30x, 10x (hybrid optic zoom), 4.0x, 2.0x, 1.0x, and 0.5x. Other highlight camera features include a Pro Mode, which includes DSLR-style settings on the smartphone, and a Super Steady Mode, which protects against blurry images no matter what direction the handset may accidentally move. Users can also easily share images and video files with up to five friends simultaneously with no pairing.
The aforementioned 8K mobile video support also has additional perks, including a “Single Take Mode,” which will capture a 10-second video and product a number of stills, animated, and stylized options for sharing. Another handy feature is the ability to capture 33-megapixel still images directly from the 8K video. Users can also upload 8K to Youtube with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and view customized 8K content from the handset.
The Galaxy S20+ features a 6.7-inch display, a slightly different quad-camera system, Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, and Cloud Blue color options, and a $1,199 price tag.
Hardware includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, 12GB of RAM and 128GB and 512GB internal storage options with MicroSD expansion up to 1TB, and a 4500mAh mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 9W reverse wireless charging.
Its camera set up includes a 12-megapixel f/1.8 standard lens, a 64-megapixel f/2.0 telephoto lens, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultrawide lens, and a 0.3 megapixel f/1.0 ToF depth sensor, and all of the high light features of the Ultra model.
The standard Galaxy S20 honest might be the Goldilocks of the bunch, with the lowest price at $999 and the best color options with Cloud Pink, Cloud Blue, and Cosmic Grey. The device features a 6.2-inch screen and its hardware includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip, 12GB of RAM options and 128GB internal storage with MicroSD expansion up to 1TB, and a 4,000mAh mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 9W reverse wireless charging.
The Galaxy S20 series will be available starting March 6 with preorders starting February 21.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Samsung also announced its latest audio accessory, the Galaxy Buds+, which features two speakers, for high notes and bass in music playback and three mics, for enhanced call quality. Samsung claims the buds support 11 hours of battery life and additional power with its charging case for a total of 22 hours.
Samsung has also partnered with Spotify for on-device song recommendations. Galaxy Buds+ work with Android and iOS and have a quick switch mechanism to allow them to easily connect to different devices. Their live captain feature allows for on-device transition for the hearing impaired
The Galaxy Buds+ will be available on February 14, selling for $149.
