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Samsung Galaxy S21 will equip Snapdragon 888 SoC, confirms FCC certification
We have been receiving plenty of new information about the upcoming Galaxy S21 series smartphones such as video teaser, launch date, and expected colors. According to the latest information, one of the smartphones among the three models has received FCC certification in the US.
As the certification suggests, the smartphone with model number SM-G991U and SM-G991U1 have been granted FCC certification in the US. The model number says it’s the Galaxy S21, the lower-end variant of the lineup. The FCC (Federal Communication Commission) certification is required in the US before launching any device with radio technologies.
The FCC certification makes it clear that the Galaxy S21 series will also have Snapdragon 888 processor other than the Exynos variant in some markets. As mentioned in the certificate about the chipset, the model runs SD-8350, which is a codename for the Snapdragon 888 processor.
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Samsung will launch three models in the Galaxy S21 series that are Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. All three smartphones will pack some high-end features such as a powerful processor, Dynamic AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity, and much more.
Regarding the launch date, the Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy S21 lineup on January 14 next year which is earlier than the company’s usual schedule. Samsung may also exclude the chargers from the retail box of these devices as a reason to drop their price.
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Samsung will soon introduce two entry-level smartphones under its Galaxy A portfolio. Ahead of the launch, Google Play Console listed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05s, revealing its design (front & back) along with some of its key specs.
According to the info, Samsung Galaxy A05s will sport a screen with 1080×2400 resolution, Android 13 on board, Snapdragon 680 SoC under the hood, and 6GB of RAM. It’s possible that there will be different internal storage variants for consumers.
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Earlier, it was reported that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A05s comes with a 6.6-inch display, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. As it’s an entry-level phone, it has thick bezels and a chin, while keeping the company’s signature design language.
Google Play Console database confirmed that Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE will be available in two SoC variants. The company is about to introduce a handful of new Fan Edition products including a smartphone, two tablets, and a pair of wireless earbuds.
In a recent development, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE surfaced on the Google Play Console database, which not only confirmed that two SoC variants are coming but an image of the phone also got shared. The device will have Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips, based on market/region.
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In addition, the S23 Fan Edition will bring 8GB of RAM, well, at least one of its variants will. It’s easily possible this will be the only RAM variant, though. Android 13 is also confirmed, while One UI 5.1 will be included on top of it as well as eligibility of 4 OS plus 5 years of security updates.
OnePlus will launch its first foldable smartphone – the OnePlus Open on October 19. A reliable source revealed the launch date, following OnePlus’ announcement about the “soon” arrival of its first foldable handset.
The upcoming OnePlus Open reportedly features a form factor of OPPO Find N2. After Google’s Pixel Fold, the OnePlus Open will compete with Samsung, which has dominated the international foldable market.
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Notably, the Chinese phone maker kicked out China’s BOE in favor of Samsung Display. This decision led the vendor delay the unveiling of the foldable phone as major change in its OLED panel supply chain.
OnePlus today announced that #OnePlusOpen is launching “soon”
Now let me tell you what soon means: The very first foldable smartphone from @OnePlus is launching October 19th! 🗓️
I’m truly excited about this device!
— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) September 20, 2023