Last week, I had the pleasure of becoming a member of Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon to debate Samsung’s newest cellular innovation, the Galaxy S20 collection, and the way the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform permits new and immersive experiences powered by 5G. It’s one other step in Samsung’s democratization of 5G.
The Galaxy S20 collection empowers our customers to interact with their smartphones in new methods, which is why we centered on enabling 5G. The high-speed and ultra-low latency of the Galaxy S20 collection will enable customers to add, stream and obtain content material at unprecedented charges1. Because we all know our customers need full entry to 5G connectivity no matter the place they’re or what provider they use, the Galaxy S20 collection affords 5G assist for every type of 5G networks, no matter frequency2. This is barely the start.
2020 would be the Year of Galaxy 5G
We need 2020 to be the 12 months that each shopper experiences the advantages of 5G connectivity, beginning with the Galaxy S20 collection. Our work with companions and software program builders has led to new discoveries the place 5G is ready to elevate cellular streaming, gaming and communication, and these partnerships will proceed to ship the following wave of 5G-powered options and applied sciences. We are excited to deliver customers premium 5G-ready units throughout a number of completely different classes, together with smartphones, tablets, PCs and wearables—all accessible throughout a variety of value factors.
In 2019, we captured the vast majority of the 5G gadget market share with over 6.7 million 5G-enabled smartphones shipped. In 2020, we’ll make 5G much more accessible as we deliver Galaxy 5G-ready units to twice as many international locations.3
Introducing a Whole New Mobile Experience
We have been working with our companions to develop 5G options that simplify and enhance the cellular expertise. Recently, we introduced that along with Google we’re optimizing the Google Duo expertise for Galaxy S20 customers with 5G.4
Throughout the 12 months, our focus will probably be to assist the mixing of applied sciences like AI and 5G to make sure our customers are benefiting from these capabilities. While it’s vital to place 5G within the fingers of as many individuals as doable, it’s particularly vital to create precious experiences with these applied sciences. We know, for instance, that the digicam has turn out to be the one most vital issue when selecting a brand new smartphone. With the Galaxy S20 collection, we’ve introduced all-new AI-powered capabilities to the digicam.
Exemplifying the potential of expertise like AI and 5G, the Galaxy S20 digicam brings collectively progressive software program with cutting-edge {hardware} so you’ll be able to seize the world round you, specific your self, and share your moments with those who matter most. And 5G will speed up in enabling the experiences. Today, we’re so thrilled to see the Galaxy S20 go on sale and get within the fingers of customers around the globe.
1Network speeds are topic to variability relying in your provider and area. Check together with your provider for availability and particulars.
2Network assist is topic to variability relying in your provider and area. Check together with your provider for availability and particulars.
3Availability dependent upon 5G community readiness of carriers and market.
45G speeds differ and require optimum community and connection (elements embody frequency, bandwidth, congestion); see provider for availability.
