Today is Samsung Unpacked day, and, as we’ve seen from other companies, it’s an all-online event. It was a very busy one, too, with Samsung unveiling a handful of new devices for potential buyers.
There is a lot to go through, but we’ll start with Samsung’s newest smartphones that don’t fold in half, the Galaxy Note20 series. Let’s dig right in.
The Galaxy Note20 series
Galaxy Note20
It starts with the Galaxy Note20, which you can see pictured at the top of this article. The company is going for a near bezel-less design, with a hole-punch in the top-center of the screen to house the front-facing camera. And, of course, Galaxy Note20 owners will get the S Pen stylus accessory as well. The company says the device has a longer-lasting battery, better precision, and even more gestures for handling tasks like taking a screenshot or returning to the home screen. The S Pen is the same for both the Galaxy Note20 and the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.
As far as what you can expect from the Galaxy Note20, here’s how it breaks down.
Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus
- 1800×2400
- 393ppi
- HDR10+ certified
Cameras
- Front
- 10 megapixels
- Dual Pixel autofocus
- 80-degree field of view
- f/2.2 aperture
- 1.22μm pixel size
- Rear
- 12-megapixel ultra wide: 1.4μm pixel size; 120-degree FOV; f/2.2 aperture
- 12-megapixel wide-angle: super speed DPAF; OIS; 1.8μm pixel size; f/1.8 aperture; 79-degree FOV
- 64-megapixel telephoto: 0.8μm pixel size; 76-degree FOV; f/2.0 aperture
The Galaxy Note20 features Samsung’s Space Zoom feature, which boasts 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom and up to 30x Super Resolution Zoom. It also supports tracking autofocus and optical image stabilization.
Processor
- 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 2.7GHz + 2.5Ghz + 2GHz
RAM and storage
- LTE variant
- 8GB RAM + 256GB built-in storage
- 5G variant
- 8GB RAM + 128GB built-in storage
- 8GB RAM + 256GB built-in storage
Battery
- 4300mAh
- wireless charging and wired charging support fast charging capabilities
OS
- Android 10
Networking
- [5G] 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), 5G Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave
- [LTE] Enhanced 4X4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20, Up to 2.0Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload
- [Wi-Fi] Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 1.2Gbps Upload
- [Bluetooth] Bluetooth v 5.0, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
Security
- Biometrics: face recognition and fingerprint sensor
- Lock type: pattern, password, PIN
Audio
- Stereo speakers and headphones tuned by AKG and Dolby Atmos support
Water resistance
- IP68-rated
Colors
- Mystic Bronze
- Mystic Green
- Mystic Gray
Price and availability
The Galaxy Note20 will start at $999. It goes on sale beginning August 21, 2020.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra shares plenty of similarities with its smaller brethren, but changes things up in important ways, including a larger, sharper display, larger battery, and more.
Display
- 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 1440×3088
- HDR10+
- 496ppi
Cameras
- Front
- 10 megapixels
- Dual Pixel autofocus
- 1.22μm pixel size
- f/2.2 aperture
- 80-degree field of view
- Rear
- 12-megapixel ultra wide: 1.4μm pixel size; f/2.2 aperture; 120-degree FOV
- 108-megapixel wide-angle: PDAF; OIS; 79-degree FOV; f/1.8 aperture; 0.8μm pixel size
- 12-megapixel telephoto: 1.0μm pixel size; f/3.0 aperture; 20-degree FOV
The camera system in the Galaxy Note20 Ultra also supports laster autofocus. It also boasts Space Zoom as well, with 5x optical zoom and up to 50x Super Resolution Zoom. Tracking autofocus and OIS are also included.
Processor
These depend on regional market availability.
- 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor
- 3.0GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.4GHz + 1.8GHz
- 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor
- 2.7GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.5GHz + 2GHz
RAM and built-in storage
- LTE variant
- 8GB of RAM and 256GB built-in storage
- 8GB of RAM and 512GB built-in storage
- 5G variant
- 12GB of RAM and 128GB built-in storage
- 12GB of RAM and 256GB built-in storage
- 12GB of RAM and 512GB built-in storage
Battery
- 4500mAh
The battery in the Galaxy Note20 Ultra supports fast charging capabilities both wired and wireless.
OS
- Android 10
Networking
- [5G] 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave
- [LTE] Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20, Up to 2.0Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload
- [Wi-Fi] Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 1.2Gbps Upload
- [Bluetooth] Bluetooth® v 5.0, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)
- [Ultra Wide Band]
Security
- Biometrics: ultrasonic fingerprint sensor; face recognition
- Lock type: PIN, password, pattern
Audio
- Stereo speakers and headphones support Dolby Atmos and are AKG-tuned
Water resistance
- IP68-rated
Colors
- Mystic Black
- Mystic Bronze
- Mystic White
Pricing and availability
Pricing for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra starts at $1,299. The handset will go on sale beginning August 21, 2020.
And next, we’ve got the second-generation of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, renamed to better line up with the company’s other foldable devices. Please welcome the Galaxy Z Fold2.
The newest foldable
Galaxy Z Fold2
Now, unlike the other two handsets Samsung announced today, information about the Galaxy Z Fold2 is actually pretty light. Samsung says we’ll learn more about the foldable smartphone sometime in September, but, for now, we’re basically working with scraps. We don’t know when the handset will launch, and we don’t know how much it will cost. (The original Galaxy Fold started at $1,980.)
However, we do know that the Galaxy Z Fold2 features a full-size 6.2-inch display on the front of the handset, making it easier to use when it’s closed. And when the foldable phone is opened, the interior screen measures in at just over seven inches. Samsung also did away with the weird notch and is instead using a hole-punch to take offer up even more screen real estate.
And that’s all we have for now. As soon as we know more, we’ll pass it along.
A brand new smartwatch
Galaxy Watch3
The Galaxy Watch3 offers a familiar watch design, but also boasts many new health features which should help it take on the Apple Watch. Here’s how it breaks down, features and specs wise:
Materials
- Stainless steel with leather strap
- Titanium case with metal strap
Colors
- Stainless steel: Mystic Black, Mystic White, and Mystic Bronze
- Titanium: Mystic Black
Display
- 45mm models: 1.4-inch round Super AMOLED; 360×360; Corning Gorilla Glass DX
- 41mm models: 1.2-inch round Super AMOLED; 360×360; Corning Gorilla Glass DX
Battery
- 45mm models: 340mAh
- 41mm models: 247mAh
Both sizes support wireless charging.
Processor
- Exynos 9110 dual-core clocked at 1.15GHz
OS
- Samsung’s Wizen Wearable OS 5.5
RAM and storage
- 1GB RAM and 8GB built-in storage
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- LTE (select models)
- GPS
- NFC
Durability
- 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810G
Compatability
- Android: Android 5.0 or later, device must have at least 1.5GB of RAM
- iOS: iPhone 5 or later, software must be iOS 9 or later
Pricing and availability
The Galaxy Watch3 in stainless steel goes on sale August 6, 2020. The titanium version will go on sale sometime after that. Pricing for the stainless steel version starts at $449 for the 41mm and $479 for the 45mm.
Next up, Samsung’s newest truly wireless in-ear headphones, the Galaxy Buds Live, which feature ANC and better battery life.
Brand new truly wireless headphones
Galaxy Buds Live
Dimensions and weight
- Earbuds: 16.5 x 27.3 x 14.9 mm, 5.6g
- Charging case: 50 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm, 42.2g
Colors
- Mystic Bronze
- Mystic Black
- Mystic White
Speaker
- 12mm
Microphones
- 3 mics in total: 2 outer, 1 inner
Battery
- Earbuds: 60mAh
- Charging case: 472mAh
Play time
- 6 hours on a single charge, 21 hours total with ANC or Bixby Voice Wake-Up turned on
- 5.5 hours on a single charge, 20 hours total with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up turned on
- 8 hours on a single charge, 29 hours total with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up turned off
Talk time
- ANC on: 4.5 hours on a single charge, 17 hours total
- ANC off: 5.5 hours on a single charge, 19 hours total
Charging
- One hour play time with five minutes of quick charging
- Qi-certified wireless charging support
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0
Compatibility
- Android: Android 5.0 or later and with more than 1.5GB of RAM
- iOS: iPhone 7 or later and running iOS 10 or later
Water resistance
- IPX2
Pricing and availability
The Galaxy Buds Live will be available to purchase beginning August 6, 2020. They are priced at $169.99
So, there you have it. The major announcements from this year’s Samsung Unpacked. Are you going to take a look at either the Galaxy Note20 or Galaxy Note20 Ultra?