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Samsung pips Intel to lead global chip market in 2021
The South Korean giant took the lead with a strong DRAM and NAND flash market performance at the expense of Intel's relatively flattish results. Major smartphone SoC (system on chip) and GPU vendors also enjoyed strong growth in the year with over 50 per cent (on-year) revenue increase, according to Counterpoint Research.
Samsung tops global smartphone market in 2021 with 271 mn units
Despite the 4 percent annual growth, annual shipments remained below the pre-pandemic level due to continued Covid-19 impacts as well as component shortages, according to Counterpoint Research. "India, too, had a good year due to higher replacement rates, better availability and more attractive financing options in mid-to high-tier phones," said senior analyst Harmeet Singh Walia.
Samsung Galaxy S22 major specs revealed ahead of launch
The standard Galaxy S22 will have a 6.1-inch display. The Galaxy S22+, meanwhile, will have a 6.6-inch panel, reports 9To5Google. Instead of a primary 12MP camera yet again, the S22 and S22+ are both expected to have a 50MP Samsung GN5 sensor for the primary camera.
Samsung bets big on Galaxy S22 series, 5G lineup amid chip crunch
Samsung on Thursday said that despite a poor demand for smartphones and tablets amid weak seasonality and uncertainties over component supply, it aims to secure solid profitability by expanding flagship sales such as Galaxy S21 FE and upcoming release of a new Galaxy S series.The company further said that it will proactively target replacement demand with competitive mass-market 5G lineup and growth opportunities in the market
Samsung logs record sales, 4-year-high operating profit in Q4
Samsung on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter earnings on robust chip business and brisk sales of consumer electronics. Net profit rose 64.04 per cent from a year earlier to 10.8 trillion won ($9 billion) in the October-December period, the world's largest memory chip and smartphone vendor said in a regulatory filing. Operating profit jumped 53.3 per cent to 13.8 trillion won, the highest fourth-quarter operating profit since 2017.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked S22 event set for Feb 9
A YouTube video that was unveiled along with the announcement shows a video recording during a pitch-black night and ends with the phrases "Break through the night" and "Break the rules of light." The video indicates that the upcoming smartphone will be fitted with upgraded cameras and sensors that can overcome some of the challenges of shooting at night.
Samsung Galaxy A23 may come with 50MP SK Hynix lens
The 50MP sensor on the Galaxy A23 will support Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). It will be accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and two 2MP sensors for macro and bokeh shots, reports GizmoChina. According to the industry sources, the Galaxy A23 will also have 4G and 5G versions with different specs sheets.
Samsung confirms February Unpacked event for Galaxy S22
The smartphone maker plans to unveil the next generation of Galaxy S during the event. "At Unpacked in February 2022, we will introduce you to the most noteworthy S series device we have ever created," Samsung President TM Roh, head of the company's MX Business, wrote in a blog post. "The next generation of Galaxy S is here, bringing together the greatest experiences of our Samsung Galaxy into one ultimate device."
New Apple iPhones, Samsung devices get faster 5G access in US
Verizon said that all phones it releases as of now will support C-band 5G. The carrier expects to offer over 20 compatible phones by the end of 2022.
Galaxy S22 Series with Exynos SoCs spotted on Italian e-retailers: Report
Samsung Galaxy S22 is listed with the model number SM-S901B, while Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra bear the model numbers SM-S906B and SM-S908B respectively. These handsets are listed to sport an Exynos SoC under the hood, reports GizmoChina.
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