The results of DisplayMate’s comprehensive tests are in, and the world’s leading evaluator of video screens has concluded that the Galaxy Note10+ establishes a bold new standard for mobile displays – one that’s deserving of the firm’s highest-ever Excellent A+ grade.

As DisplayMate’s President, Dr. Raymond M. Soneira, explained, “The level of display performance and excellence has been increasing each year, and the Galaxy Note10+ has again raised the bar significantly higher.”

According to Soneira, the Galaxy Note10+ possesses “the most innovative and high-performance smartphone display that [DisplayMate has] ever lab tested.” During the evaluation, Samsung’s latest flagship outperformed its predecessor in several key categories, including brightness, reflectance ratio, color accuracy and blue light reduction.

Both the 6.3-inch, Full HD+ (2280×1080) Galaxy Note10 and the 6.8-inch, Quad HD+ (3040×1440) Galaxy Note10+ boast Samsung’s all-new Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O Display. The smartphones’ immersive screens include a single small, centered camera cutout at the top that allows them to offer users an exceptionally high screen-to-window ratio.

The Galaxy Note10+’s peak brightness score of 1,308 nits is an improvement of 25 percent over the Galaxy Note9 (1,050 nits), while its screen reflectance ratio is the lowest that DisplayMate has ever measured on a smartphone (4.3 percent). The smartphones’ combination of high screen brightness and low screen reflectance allows them to offer better screen readability, picture quality and color accuracy in bright environments, such as when users are outdoors.

The Galaxy Note10+’s 0.4 Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) is an improvement on the Galaxy Note9’s 0.5 JNCD score, and a testament to the device’s color accuracy. Put simply, the closer a display’s JNCD score is to zero, the more accurate its colors are. The Galaxy Note10+’s 0.4 JNCD score indicates that colors depicted on its display are virtually indistinguishable from perfect.

HDR10+ support enables the Galaxy Note10+ to depict high-resolution content, such as 4K UHD videos, as realistically as possible, while Dynamic Tone Mapping technology optimizes colors from scene to scene, ensuring that content is presented exactly as creators intended. During its tests, DisplayMate also found that the Galaxy Note10+ reduced up to 37.5 percent more blue light than the Galaxy Note9 – without compromising color accuracy.

Based on its outstanding performance throughout rigorous testing, it’s easy to see why DisplayMate described the Galaxy Note10+’s screen as “an excellent, top-tier, world-class smartphone display” and described Samsung as a company that “continues to systematically improve OLED displays.”

The Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+ will officially launch starting from August 23. To learn more about the smartphones’ immersive displays and other exciting features, be sure to check out our in-depth look at the devices, here.

On August 7, Samsung Electronics will unveil new devices designed to take the Galaxy ecosystem’s connectivity to the next level.

The reveal will take place at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in New York.

Live streaming of the event will be available at www.news.samsung.com/global, www.samsungmobilepress.com, www.samsung.com/galaxy and www.samsung.com.

This generation, also known as Generation Z will account for 40% of mobile device demand in the next decade. Priding themselves on spontaneity and creativity, these digital natives don’t just shoot stills, they create music videos. They’re adding filters and experimenting with AR effects. They’re conversing through Gifs & stickers and sharing their life story through videos across multiple social platforms.

I’m learning a lot from them. One thing is for certain. We see a movement from the ‘era of the selfie’ to the ‘era of live’. ‘Live’ is driving mobile video growth at an unprecedented pace, for example, live video consumption is expected to increase by 870%, making up 78% of total mobile data traffic by 2021.¹

This new generation is buying a mobile device to share, chat and watch content: 92% to do so through social media channels, 86% to use chat and instant message and 85% to view and share videos.²

But ‘live’ can only thrive if device technologies empower people to interaction through spontaneous, collaborative, and genuine connections. This requires a change.

I am proud to share that less than a year after announcing our renewed strategy, we are introducing the rebirth of the Galaxy A – a diverse range of smartphones built for the new era of communication, we call the ‘Era of Live’. This upgraded portfolio features improvements to the everyday essentials, offers the latest technologies, and ultimately provides an option for everyone, whether first-time mobile users or value-seekers looking for great features at an affordable price.

At Samsung, we are inspired by the energy and inventiveness of this new generation. We’re excited to be able to deliver the best screen, the best camera and the best battery in the segment so users can maximize the potential of live communication.

Galaxy A sits within the Galaxy ecosystem so people can extend their mobile experiences seamlessly and effortlessly. One UI enables users to have the same experience with the other Samsung flagship devices. Defense-grade Samsung Knox helps Galaxy A users stay safe and secure. Not compromising performance and experience, the brand-new Galaxy A portfolio is comprised of a wide-range of devices with different specifications and price points, ensuring that everyone can find an optimal device that helps them fulfill their goals.

But our efforts won’t stop here, our vision is to be the innovator of new mobile experiences that flow with us seamlessly and continuously wherever we go. By harnessing the power of 5G and AI, we will pioneer a new generation of immersive, personal and intelligent experiences. Experiences that reach across every device, platform and brand.

The Galaxy A is an exciting milestone along this important journey. And we can’t wait to see what users do with these new devices.

¹ BI Intelligence Calculations 2017. Cisco VNI Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast 2016-2021.

² Global Web Index Devices 2018 H2 Report, 16-50

Samsung Electronics announces the launch of the new Galaxy A80 available for purchase online and in-stores in select markets¹ starting from July. Built for the Era of Live, Galaxy A80 offers meaningful innovations on a safe and secure platform: Samsung’s first rotating triple camera and the immersive New Infinity Display.

“Galaxy A80 is created for the Era of Live – a world where digital natives are capturing, sharing and connecting in the moment,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “The latest innovations in the camera, design and performance of Galaxy A80 bring a new mobile experience that fits the needs of today’s generation: always on and always ready.”

Share Your Experiences Live

In a first for Galaxy devices, Galaxy A80 is equipped with Samsung’s revolutionary rotating triple camera which provides the same high-quality lens, front and rear, so you never have to compromise the vividness of your videos and images. The rotating triple camera also lets you record footages continuously, no matter if shot on front or back camera, so your memories can be seen in one video.

Whether you’re hiking up the mountain during the day or enjoying street food at a night market, Galaxy A80 allows you to take clear and bright photos regardless of day or night with its 48MP main camera. Now, with the Ultra Wide Lens with a 123-degree viewing angle², you can be reassured knowing that you can easily photograph or capture and share a live video of everything you see.

Galaxy A80’s 3D Depth Camera allows you to capture your subjects with more depth, letting you create movie-like clips of your favorite moments with features such as Live Focus Video mode. Additionally, Super Steady Video mode reduces bumps or shakes for pro-level action videos.

Immerse in a Cinematic Multimedia Experience

Galaxy A80 features Samsung’s first New Infinity Display, an expansive, edge-to-edge, 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen³. With a 20:9 display ratio, the New Infinity Display allows you to fully engage in your favorite multimedia content. Take your audio-visual experience one step further with Dolby Atmos when using earphones or Bluetooth speakers.

Stay Connected Conveniently and Securely

As part of the Galaxy experience, Galaxy A80 also features Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform designed to protect from chipset to software. In addition, Samsung Pass will allow you to securely and conveniently access apps and websites through fingerprint sensor.

With Galaxy A80’s Intelligent Performance Enhancer, you can expect your Galaxy A80 to work harder, faster and longer whenever you need it. Its AI-powered performance optimization software maximizes the device’s CPU, RAM and battery capacity, tailoring your Galaxy A80’s efficiency to your everyday needs.

Stand Out with Distinctive Designs

Galaxy A80 comes in three colors: Angel Gold, Ghost White and Phantom Black. The Angel Gold and Ghost White options come with hints of pink and blue respectively, letting you express your personal style.

For more information about the Galaxy A80, visit www.news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/galaxy.

Samsung Galaxy A80 Product Specifications*

*Availability, colors and price may vary by market. All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
**Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.
***Viewing angle adjusted down for selfie mode on Ultra Wide Camera.
****Typical value tested under third-party lab condition. Rated (minimum) capacity is less. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

¹ Availability varies by market.
² Viewing angle adjusted down for selfie mode on Ultra Wide Camera.
³ Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.

The Galaxy series is and always has been about forward-thinking innovation. Each new addition to Samsung’s signature lineup of mobile devices pushes the boundaries of what smartphones, tablets and wearables can do – streamlining more aspects of daily life by empowering users to do more.

On June 27, Samsung launched a competition to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Galaxy family – featuring $40,000 in prize money – that challenges designers around the world to dream up their own boundary-pushing Galaxy design. Read on to learn more about the Samsung Mobile Design Competition and how to enter.

What Is the Samsung Mobile Design Competition?

Held in collaboration with leading design magazine Dezeen, the Samsung Mobile Design Competition is a global contest that challenges contestants to come up with innovative ways for Galaxy devices to be utilized in the future.

The competition, which runs through August 4, is open to any and all designers (individuals, studios and students) and includes categories spanning both product and graphic design.

Those competing in the “Next Mobile +” product-design category will submit accessory designs for Galaxy smartphones, tablets and wearables (including the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds) that take the mobile experience to the next level. Contestants competing in the “Next Mobile Wallpaper Paradigm” graphic-design category will submit visuals that take wallpaper design in a new direction by incorporating game-changing elements like interactivity and contextual awareness.

How Do I Enter?

Entering the contest is easy and may be done by visiting Dezeen’s official website, which includes full details on the competition, including submission instructions and prize information.

Those interested in entering the “Next Mobile +” product-design category should submit, among other items, their design files, as well as a full description of product’s concept, detailed information on its specifications and target audience, and renderings of lifestyle images (or videos) depicting it in use. Contestants competing in the “Next Mobile Wallpaper Paradigm” graphic-design category should submit, among other items, their final design – in image, video or APK file format – as well as still images of their design on various Galaxy devices, and an explanation of the idea behind it.

How Will the Winners Be Selected?

Submissions will be subjected to several rounds of evaluation, with only the best of the best entries advancing to the next stages.

Once the initial rounds are completed, the top five finalists in each category will present their ideas on September 25 before a panel of Samsung executives and well-known designers – including Erwan Bouroullec, one half of the famed furniture-design duo the Bouroullec brothers – who will select the contest’s first, second and third place winners.

The first-place winning individual or team in each category will take home the competition’s $10,000 grand prize. The second and third place winners will receive cash prizes totaling $5,000 and $3,000, respectively, with the remaining finalists earning honorable mention honors and $1,000 prizes.

Each of the top three winners will receive an invite to this year’s Samsung Developer Conference– held from October 29–30 in San Jose, California – where they’ll officially receive their awards. Mock-ups of the top five entries will also be featured at the conference.

Calling All Creators

The countdown’s officially on! If you think you’ve got a great idea for a game-changing Galaxy accessory or graphic design, submit your concept to Dezeen’s website by August 4 for a chance to win one of the competition’s top prizes.

As the flagship series celebrates its 10^th anniversary, we want to reflect on just how far we’ve come in our journey of mobile innovation. It’s the perfect opportunity to look ahead at what’s in store for the decade ahead and share how Samsung will continue to test boundaries.

Laying the Foundation

Samsung has never been one to shy away from big ideas. Long before the first smartphone, engineers in Suwon, South Korea were re-imagining every element of the mobile phone, setting in motion the trends that have shaped the mobile technology today.

Right from the beginning, Samsung saw the potential of turning the mobile phone into a multi-functional device. The release of the TV phone in 1999 brought entertainment to the palm of our hands, while the built-in 10-megapixel camera on the Samsung B600 brought high-quality photography and the mobile phone together.

Meanwhile, the desire to expand mobile capabilities led to creative solutions. Years before “smartwatch” would become a household term, innovators at Samsung developed the watch phone in 1999 to enhance productivity on-the-go.

Improving user experience was also a core aspect of Samsung’s innovation DNA in the early years. In 2002, Samsung launched the True Color Phone, introducing the world to the active matrix LCD display, and paving the way for the innovations in mobile display technology that are synonymous with the Galaxy series.

The Arrival of Samsung Galaxy

The lessons learned from the early years positioned Samsung to lead the industry at the start of the smartphone era. Guided by the value of open collaboration, Samsung joined forces with Android to push the frontier of mobile technology – a move which led to the birth of the Galaxy series.

In March 2010, Samsung launched the first Galaxy S series device. Packed with best-in-class technology – including a powerful GPU, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, and a 5-megapixel camera – the Galaxy S created the blueprint for a mobile experience that enriches and simplifies everyday life. Building on the achievements of Galaxy S, Galaxy SII and Galaxy SIII delivered even more relevant benefits to users, cementing Samsung’s status as a pioneer in the smartphone industry.

Over the years, the Galaxy series continued to break new ground, improving and expanding the smartphone experience with each new device. The Edge Display curved the smartphone screen for the very first time, creating an immersive screen. The Infinity Display pushed bezels to the very edge of the phone, expanding the screen size without needing a larger phone to create the ultimate, uninterrupted viewing experience.

In 2011, the Galaxy Note established an entirely new mobile category — the large screen smartphone and debuted the S Pen. With increased screen real estate, users could watch, multitask and create more. The Note debuted the iconic S Pen, delivering new ways to interact with the smartphone.

Alongside the development of hardware, the Galaxy ecosystem has grown every step of the way to make connected living a reality. A suite of functionalities emerged that came to define the Galaxy—the flagship features that users looked for in every new device: Samsung Knox, Samsung Pay, and countless other services and capabilities that made a Galaxy.

Shaping the Next Ten Years

Samsung has established a rich legacy of innovation and has shaped the smartphone experience for hundreds of millions of consumers around the world. But we’re not resting on our laurels. We’ve set our sights on Galaxy’s future and are focusing on engineering the technologies and breakthroughs that will continue to transform the mobile landscape.

At the 2018 Samsung Developer Conference, Samsung unveiled the Infinity Flex Display, marking the beginning of the era of foldable smartphones. It also introduced its new interface that simplifies and streamlines the user experience and gives consumers a more natural way to use their phones.

Samsung isn’t just changing how smartphones will look. It’s also changing how they’ll connect. We’re working hard to usher in the next generation of connectivity with 5G. Samsung has more 5G patents than any other company and was the first company to receive FCC approval for its 5G network equipment. Our technology brought 5G networking to South Korea, and in partnership with U.S. carriers, we’ve already brought the first wave of 5G to the United States. We’re committed to putting 5G in consumers’ hands with a 5G smartphone in the first half of 2019.

Samsung introduced Galaxy to the world. This landmark innovation opened up a world of possibilities for consumers everywhere and signaled the start of industry-firsts and trailblazing technologies that continue to empower consumers to do what they thought could not be done. The next chapter of the smartphone story will soon begin, and one thing can be said for sure: Samsung will continue to develop meaningful breakthroughs designed to help you do more of what you love.

Improved battery life and LTE connectivity create a true standalone device. Understanding the importance of both the mind and the body on our health, the Galaxy Watch can also track sleep and stress, as well as exercise. In addition to displaying your schedule at a glance on the My Day watch face, the Galaxy Watch provides morning and evening briefings for intelligent timekeeping.

Check out the infographic below for more information about the Galaxy Watch.

Samsung Electronics today introduced the new Samsung Galaxy Watch. Galaxy Watch brings the best of the Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem with long-lasting battery life, LTE connectivity, wellness capabilities and a timeless and personalized design. Galaxy Watch helps users accomplish more with new stress and sleep monitoring capabilities, in addition to offering a more robust line up of style options including three new watch faces in Silver, Midnight Black and Rose Gold, and new customizable watch band colors.

“At Samsung, we have a long history of providing consumers with choice, while maintaining innovation within our products, and we are excited to continue the proud heritage of our Galaxy line with our wearables,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “The new Galaxy Watch was designed for all lifestyles to help meet consumer needs, such as more efficient battery life to stay connected longer, and better wellness tracking to help users maintain their goals – we are delivering them with connected experiences, all at the touch of a wrist.”

Stay Connected – No Matter Where Your Day Takes You

Galaxy Watch’s improved battery life of up to 80+¹ hours eliminates the need for daily charging and helps consumers keep up with their busy week. With a longer battery life, untethering from their smartphone has never been easier with Galaxy Watch’s LTE connectivity – across 30+ carriers and 15+ countries – for a true standalone experience across devices through messaging, calls, mapping and music. Users can also start and end their day with morning and evening briefings to help stay on top of reminders, weather and their latest schedule.

Live a Balanced Life

Designed with wellness in mind, Galaxy Watch offers a true holistic health experience with its new stress management tracker², which automatically detects high levels of stress and offers breathing exercises to help keep users centered and focused. In addition, a new advanced sleep tracker³ monitors all levels of sleep, including REM cycles, to help users adjust sleeping habits and get the rest they need to take on their day.

With sleep and stress under control, Galaxy Watch also helps users achieve other health and wellness goals, including fitness. Galaxy Watch adds 21 new indoor exercises, tracking a total of 39 workouts that allow consumers to customize and change up their routines. Because balanced nutrition is as important as exercise, Galaxy Watch makes it easier than ever with intuitive calorie tracking and personalized alerts. In addition, users can stay on track of their meals using Bixby Vision on their Galaxy device. To take a photo of each meal and instantly log nutritional information in Samsung Health and on Galaxy Watch for better calorie management.

Flaunt a Stylish and Timeless Design

Galaxy Watch caters to more sizes and styles with a silver, 46mm version and 42mm option in black or rose gold. Users can customize Galaxy Watch even more with a selection of watch faces and straps including options from Braloba, a manufacturer of high quality watch straps. Galaxy Watch carries the legacy of Samsung’s smartwatches with its trademark circular, rotating bezel while embracing the digital look with Always On Display, in addition to improved usability. For the first time, Galaxy Watch features analog watch ticks and hourly chimes, and a depth effect that casts shadows defining every detail on the watch face for a traditional look and feel. In addition, Galaxy Watch’s certified military-level durability⁴ with Corning® Gorilla® Glass DX+ and industry-leading water resistance with a 5 ATM rating⁵ allows for long-lasting use, no matter the environment.

Experience the Best of Samsung’s Galaxy Ecosystem

Galaxy Watch brings users all the benefits from the Galaxy Ecosystem creating a seamless experience with SmartThings, Samsung Health, Samsung Flow, Samsung Knox, Samsung Pay⁶, Bixby and with partnerships like Spotify and Under Armour. Easily access and control devices on Galaxy Watch with SmartThings – all at the touch of a wrist – from turning on the lights and TV in the morning to adjusting the temperature before bed. Samsung makes music and multimedia control even easier on Galaxy Watch with Spotify allowing users to listen to songs offline or without a smartphone with Spotify⁷ Offline mode in addition to keeping information secure with Samsung Knox and easily unlocking PCs or tablets using Samsung Flow.

Galaxy Watch will be available starting in the U.S. on August 24, 2018, at select carriers and retail locations, in Korea on August 31, 2018, and in additional select markets on September 14, 2018. For additional product information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com.

Galaxy Watch Specifications

¹ Battery life varies by device and usage: Galaxy Watch 46mm (80+ hours with typical usage; up to 168 hours with low usage) and Galaxy Watch 42mm (45+ hours with typical usage; up to 120 hours with low usage). The actual time of battery life may vary depending on the network connection, component, setting, signal strength, noise and many other elements.

² Measured value is not appropriate for medical use

³ Measured value is not appropriate for medical use

⁴ MIL-STD-810: Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a United States Military Standard that emphasizes tailoring an equipment’s environmental design and test limits to the conditions; MIL-STD-810G: + Humidity, Altitude Storage, Altitude Operational, Immersion

⁵ Galaxy Watch has an ISO 22810:2010 certification for wristwatches for 5 ATM rating of 50 meters (165 feet) under defined conditions of pressure, time, velocity and temperature. This means that both devices are safe to wear while walking in the rain or showering and may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or the ocean. However, Galaxy Watch should not be used for scuba diving, water skiing, or other activities involving sudden temperature changes, high-velocity water activities or submersion below shallow depth. Rinse in fresh water and dry after use in sea water.

⁶ NFC support only. Service availability may vary by country.

⁷ Requires a Spotify Premium Membership (For more details, please visit www.spotify.com)

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.