Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, a Copilot+ PC¹ and the first in the all-new Galaxy Book5 series. Performance upgrades made possible by the Intel^® Core Ultra processors (Series 2) bring next-level computing power, with up to 47 total TOPs NPU — and more than 300 AI-accelerated features across 100+ creativity, productivity, gaming and entertainment apps.² Microsoft Phone Link³ provides access to your Galaxy phone screen on a larger, more immersive PC display, enabling use of fan-favorite Galaxy AI⁴ features like Circle to Search with Google, Chat Assist, Live Translate and more. And with the Intel^® ARC GPU, graphics performance⁵ is improved by 17%.⁶ When paired with stunning features like the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Vision Booster and 10-point multi-touchscreen, Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 allows creation anytime, anywhere.

“The Galaxy Book5 series brings even more cutting-edge AI experiences to Galaxy users around the world who want to enhance and simplify their everyday tasks — a vision made possible by our continued collaboration with longtime industry partners,” said Dr. Hark-Sang Kim, EVP & Head of New Computing R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “As one of our most powerful PCs, Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 brings together top-tier performance with Galaxy’s expansive mobile AI ecosystem for the ultimate AI PC experience.”

AI Performance Meets Ecosystem Connectivity

The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 enhances the Copilot+⁷ PC experience in more ways than one, unleashing ultra-efficient computing with the Intel^® Core Ultra processors (Series 2), which features four times the NPU power of its predecessor. Samsung’s newest Galaxy Book also accelerates AI capabilities with more than 300 AI-accelerated experiences across 100+ creativity, productivity, gaming and entertainment apps. Designed for AI experiences, these applications bring next-level power to users’ fingertips. All-day battery life⁷ supports up to 25 hours of video playback, helping users accomplish even more. Plus, Galaxy’s Super-Fast Charging⁸ provides an extra boost for added productivity.

“The latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) coupled with Samsung’s cutting-edge PC solutions creates the ultimate computing experience, optimized to seamlessly deliver the absolute best of what AI can enable,” said David Feng, Intel’s Vice President & General Manager, Client Computing Group. “Our long-standing partnership with Samsung makes it possible to revolutionize productivity, creativity and connectivity and provide users with the tools they need to bring their ambitions to life.”

In addition to Copilot+ PC features, Galaxy’s advanced AI ecosystem also comes into play through Microsoft Phone Link, enabling seamless connection with select mobile devices and bringing Galaxy AI’s intelligent features to a larger display.

• Stop searching and start finding with AI-powered results from Circle to Search with Google.⁹
• Save time typing and correcting with Chat Assist,¹⁰ enhancing conversations through suggested replies, translation support and more.
• Break down language barriers with Live Translate¹¹ across voice calls, messages and live conversations.
• Quickly and easily convert recorded meetings to written notes and summaries with Transcript Assist.

On the Galaxy Book5 series, boost productivity in new ways, backed with Wi-Fi 7¹² readiness.

Samsung Galaxy’s Most Premium PC Display

Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 changes the game for PC displays. Featuring the Intel^® ARC GPU, it boasts Galaxy Book’s best graphics performance yet. Create anytime, anywhere, thanks to the Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Vision Booster, improving outdoor visibility and reducing glare. Experience a cinematic viewing experience with 3K super resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Complete the PC experience with the 10-point multi-touchscreen, simplifying navigation across apps, windows and more, and Galaxy’s signature in-box S Pen, which lets you write, draw and fine-tune details with responsive multi-touch gestures.

Upgrades don’t stop there — entertainment favorites, from blockbuster movies to gaming, are now significantly enhanced. In addition to powerful Quad speakers with Dolby Atmos^®, Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 comes with an improved woofer¹³ creating richer and deeper bass sounds.

Slim and Lightweight Design

This ultra-portable PC pushes the boundaries of what can be done on the go with its slim and lightweight design. Offered in two distinct colors, Gray and Silver, the Galaxy Book5 series also marks the debut of the adaptive palm rejection touchpad, boosting comfort and efficiency while preventing accidental clicks when navigating on the device.

Protected by Samsung and Microsoft Security

Like all Galaxy smartphones and tablets, the Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is protected by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s multi-layer security platform — so users can rest assured that their device is secured through real-time threat detection and collaborative protection. And as a Copilot+ PC, you know your computer is secure, as Windows 11 brings layers of security — from malware protection, to safeguarded credentials, to data protection and more trustworthy apps.

Availability

The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 will be available in select markets including Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the U.S. starting September. For more information about the Galaxy Book5 series, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/galaxy-book/.

Specifications:

Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 (16-inch)
Dimensions*	355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8mm
	* Accuracy of numbers may vary depending on measurements used.
Weight*	1.69 kg
	* Weight may vary by market.
OS*	Windows 11 Home
	* Edition version and availability timing may vary depending on model and/or market.
Display	16.0-inch** 16:10 Touch AMOLED, WQXGA+ (2880×1800), 500nits (HDR)*, Up to 120Hz VRR, 120% DCI-P3 Color Volume, 10-Point Multi-Touch
	* 400nits (Typical), 500nits (HDR Contents only) ** Measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners.
Processor*	Intel® Core Ultra 7/5 Processor (Intel EVO)
	* Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
NPU	Intel® AI Boost
	* NPU performance may vary by processor.
Graphic*	Intel® Arc Graphics
	* Specifications may vary depending on model and/or market.
Network*	Bluetooth v5.4 / Wi-Fi 7
	* Wi-Fi 7 availability may vary due to OS version, market, location, network conditions and other factors. Actual speed may vary by market, carrier and user environment. Wi-Fi 7 wireless network routers required and sold separately.
Color	Gray, Silver
Memory*	16 / 32 GB
	* Availability may vary by model.
Storage	512 GB / 1TB
	* Availability may vary by model and/or market ** Actual storage space availability may vary depending on pre-installed software and by market, file size and format.
Camera	2MP (1080p FHD)
Microphone / Speaker	Dual microphones / Quad Speakers (Woofer Max 5W x 2, Tweeter 3.3W x 2), Dolby Atmos®
Keyboard*	Pro keyboard with Numeric key (Backlit)
	* Keyboard layout may vary by market.
Pen	S Pen (In-box)
Battery*	76 Wh (Typical)
	* Typical value of battery capacity tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging*	65W USB Type-C Adapter
	* The inbox charger and data cable are USB Type-C.
Port*	USB-A (3.2), HDMI 2.1 (Supports 8K@60Hz, 5K@120Hz), 2 x ThunderboltTM 4, Micro SD, Headphone out/Microphone-in Combo
	* Actual speed of USB may vary depending on user environment.

* Specifications 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.

¹ Copilot+PC experiences will not be available on Galaxy Book5 360 Pro at launch. Expected to be available via future update. Timing may vary by device and region. Availability is dependent on Microsoft’s release schedule. See aka.ms/copilotpluspc.
² Availability and timing will vary by region. Applications for enhanced AI experiences may require separate purchase. See https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/ai-pc-acceleration.html.
³ Users must link their Samsung Galaxy device (One UI 6.1 or later) to their Windows PC through Microsoft Phone Link and follow the set-up prompts, including being signed into the same Microsoft account. Microsoft Phone Link is preloaded on select Samsung Galaxy devices. PC (Microsoft Phone Link app) requires Windows 10 or above. Microsoft Phone Link recommends Samsung Galaxy device to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the PC. Some mobile apps may restrict content to be shared on other screens. Some related features may vary by model.
⁴ Samsung does not make any promises, assurances or guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the output provided by AI features. Samsung Galaxy phone (One UI 6.1 or later) and Link to Windows/Microsoft Phone Link connection required for Galaxy AI features on PC. Samsung and/or Microsoft account login may be required to use/connect select Samsung AI features on PC. Feature availability may vary by application, market, network provider, Android OS/One UI version and/or model. Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 on supported Samsung Galaxy devices. Different terms may apply for AI features provided by third parties.
⁵ Graphics performance compared to Galaxy Book4 Pro 360.
⁶ Based on internal laboratory test results.
⁷ Up to 25-hours video playback. Actual battery life may vary depending on model, network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
⁸ Device charges up to 35% in 30 minutes. Battery capacity and amount of charge after a 30-minute charge may vary by configuration.
⁹ Results may vary depending on visual matches. Requires internet connection. Users may need to update Android to the latest version. Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Some functions may not be compatible with certain apps. Availability of the service varies by market and language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
¹⁰ Samsung Galaxy phone (One UI 6.1 or later) and Microsoft Phone Link connection required for Galaxy AI features on PC. Tone suggesting feature in Chat Assist requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Must meet length requirements to activate feature. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed. Translating feature in Chat Assist may require Samsung Account login. Some chat applications may not support this feature. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. This feature is activated when a translatable language is detected. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
¹¹ Live Translate requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. Live Translate is only available on the pre-installed Samsung Phone app. Certain languages may require language pack download. Service availability may vary by language. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.
¹² Wi-Fi 7 availability may vary due to OS version, market, location, network conditions and other factors. Actual speed may vary by market, carrier and user environment. Wi-Fi 7 wireless network routers required and sold separately.
¹³ Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 features a 38mm woofer, while the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 features an 18mm woofer.

This latest lineup — consisting of the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, Galaxy Book4 Pro and Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 — offers intelligent performance, enhanced security and a vivid, interactive display, all in an ultra-portable design. From the new Intel® Core Ultra Processor to the suite of AI features, the Galaxy Book4 series is packed with cutting-edge technology that aims to not only simplify but amplify users’ computing experience.

Visitors discovered the Galaxy Book4 series’ full capabilities inside Samsung’s booth at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, the world’s largest mobile exhibition held from February 26-29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Samsung Newsroom sat down with Mincheol Lee, Head of Galaxy Eco Biz Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, and David Feng, Vice President of Client Computing Group and General Manager of Client Segments at Intel, to explore how the advancements in the Galaxy Book4 series can enrich the lives of users.

Unveiling the Galaxy Book4 Series, Powered by AI

Q. What key benefits can users expect from the new “AI PC” Galaxy Book4 series?

Lee: The Galaxy Book4 Ultra and Pro series exhibit unprecedented performance through a new Intel® Core Ultra processor that combines the latest central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU) and neural processing unit (NPU). In particular, the built-in NPU, Intel AI Boost, has been newly added for fast and efficient processing of large amounts of data — providing excellent multitasking and graphics performance. This new processor in the Galaxy Book4 series enables new AI functions that help increase productivity and offer new experiences in content creation and gaming.

In addition, various AI functions of the Galaxy S24 series can be conveniently accessed on a large PC screen with Link to Windows feature.

Q. An NPU has been newly added to the Intel® Core Ultra Processor, attracting quite some attention. Could you explain its role and function?

Feng: Intel is on a journey to empower everyone with AI on PCs with the recent launch of Intel Core Ultra. It’s important to note that the Intel Core Ultra processor introduces three AI engines — a CPU for fast response, a GPU for high throughput and a new NPU for low-power sustained AI workloads.

The new NPU can run AI applications at low power, freeing up the CPU and GPU for other system workloads like productivity and gaming. This means we are delivering elevated AI experiences on PCs without sacrificing system responsiveness, battery life or other vital functions.

Q. Is there anything else you’d like to highlight about the new product?

Lee: The Galaxy Book4 series boasts a variety of improvements and offers the best PC experience to users by providing various intelligent functions in cooperation with industry-leading partners, including Intel and Microsoft.

Intel’s latest Core Ultra processor and Samsung’s advanced hardware provide an optimized PC experience that supports better power efficiency and an improved cooling system. The Galaxy Book4 series is equipped with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that guarantees a clear viewing experience regardless of the environment, with a touchscreen function for more convenient usability. To provide a clear viewing experience anytime and anywhere, the anti-reflective display reduces glare on screen and Vision Booster automatically adjusts color contrast and brightness even in direct sunlight.

Through Samsung’s own Galaxy Ecosystem, the Galaxy Book4 series provides powerful connected use of PCs, phones and tablets — all secured by Samsung Knox, which protects critical system data through 10 years of accumulated security technology and dedicated security chips.

Collaboration for Disruptive Innovation

Q. What was the shared goal of Samsung Electronics and Intel for launching the Galaxy Book4 series, and what were the key areas of focus to achieve it?

Feng: Intel and Samsung strive to provide the best PCs to consumers. Intel’s approach to ecosystem development is built on our value of “openness.” With the launch of the Galaxy Book4 series, Intel is committed to strengthening our existing collaboration while constantly exploring new opportunities as disruptive innovation is a critical way to help the PC industry grow.

Lee: Samsung and Intel are strong partners. We share the goal of delivering the best PC experience to consumers through new AI experiences, immersive graphics and an optimal balance of battery life and performance. We continuously strengthen the fundamental competitiveness of PCs, such as performance, mobility and connectivity, to advance customers’ product usage experience. With the Galaxy Book4 series’ slim, lightweight design and the new Intel Core Ultra processors, Samsung introduces new AI experiences to more customers.

Q. What was the most challenging aspect in the collaboration process for developing the latest Galaxy Book series, and how did you overcome it?

Lee: To deliver the best AI experience on PCs, the Intel and Samsung teams worked closely to create the best platform and develop key applications that bring AI experiences to life. This was a new muscle the teams needed to build, and they did an excellent job by seamlessly working together.

Q. Please let us know Intel’s vision in collaborating with Samsung Electronics. What impact are you expecting the collaboration between the two industry leaders to make in the market?

Feng: Intel appreciates how Samsung has been focused on delivering superb user experience through devices, accessories and a software ecosystem. We are committed to collaborating with Samsung to bring consumers the best products, technology and experiences. The launch of the Galaxy Book4 series is a testament to the deep collaboration between the two companies.

A New Era of AI PCs

Q. How do you expect the new Galaxy Book4 series to impact the PC market?

Lee: The PC market is expected to grow worldwide in 2024. The AI PC represents additional growth opportunities as we capture the benefits of new AI experiences for end users. We are confident that the Galaxy Book4 series — equipped with Intel’s latest Core Ultra chipset in combination with Samsung’s hardware heritage and connected ecosystem — will offer a superb productivity experience as we enter the new era of AI PCs.

Q. Given the ever-evolving demands of consumers, what lifestyle trends are Intel and Samsung paying the most attention to in the PC industry today?

Lee: More than ever, consumers are looking for the flexibility to work, learn and play from anywhere. Consumers need to feel connected, productive and secure, with a range of tools available at their fingertips that help them optimize every experience. We are committed to empowering people to experience new possibilities that enhance their everyday lives. As devices become more integrated, the PC is set to play a key role in enabling connectivity that changes the way consumers interact with their PCs, phones, tablets and other devices.

With every iteration of the Galaxy Book series, Samsung is bringing more intelligent, connected and secure PC experiences to consumers worldwide. The Galaxy Book4 series will be available starting February 26 in select markets, including France, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. For more information, please visit samsung.com/galaxy-book.

Samsung Electronics today announced the company has successfully completed the industry’s first end-to-end call in a lab environment with a future Intel® Xeon® processor (codenamed Granite Rapids-D), on a virtualized Open RAN network powered by Samsung’s vRAN 3.0. This achievement between Samsung and Intel is another milestone in the companies’ multi-year collaboration and represents the companies’ mutual dedication to advance virtualized Open RAN for enhanced performance and capacity.

Conducted in Samsung’s R&D lab in Korea, the companies completed the end-to-end data call using Samsung’s versatile and O-RAN-compliant virtualized RAN (vRAN) integrated with Intel’s Granite Rapids-D, Samsung’s Core and test devices. During the test, Samsung achieved significant gains as well as reduced power consumption. The test results will be demonstrated at Mobile World Congress 2024 (Samsung Networks booth, invitation-only).

This technical achievement builds on the two companies’ long-standing collaboration on vRAN, which began in 2017 and has resulted in commercially proven large-scale vRAN deployments with Tier-1 operators. The companies have been collaborating on each generation of Intel’s processors to advance vRAN, including the 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors in 2021 and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors in 2023. With the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the companies completed the industry’s first data call on a commercial network within just four months of the processors’ commercial availability.

“As a global vRAN innovator with proven commercial deployments at scale, Samsung is committed to expanding its ecosystem with industry-leading partners like Intel and staying at the forefront of the software-centric transformation,” said Dong Geun Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Group, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “This first call represents Samsung’s unparalleled ability to deliver the full potential of mobile networks for the future by embracing a virtual and open approach.”

“Completing the first call on Granite Rapids D far ahead of its general availability is a remarkable achievement and is a strong reflection of Samsung’s and Intel’s close collaboration over many years,” said Cristina Rodriguez, vice president and general manager, Wireless Access Networking Division at Intel. “We remain committed to driving our multi-generational Intel® Xeon® processor roadmap to deliver the solutions operators need, and to enable new innovations in areas like energy efficiency, vRAN capacity, and AI.”

In addition to integrating Samsung vRAN software on Granite Rapids-D, Samsung and Intel are collaborating to drive AI innovations in radio networks toward enabling potential future RAN use cases such as power optimization, traffic steering, improved spectral efficiency and anomaly detection to name a few.

Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions, including chipsets, radios and core. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio, from vRAN 3.0, Open RAN, Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. The company currently provides network solutions to mobile operators that deliver connectivity to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

As part of this expanded collaboration, Samsung will integrate its vRAN 3.0 software with 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost to deliver advanced vRAN solutions. Offering increased capacity, Samsung’s enhanced vRAN will be able to support more cells with the same number of servers, which would bring the benefits of power savings and cost efficiency to network operators.

Samsung and Intel have been collaborating on vRAN innovation since 2017, and the companies have already proven the performance of their integrated solutions in Tier One operators’ commercial networks in the U.S., the U.K. and Japan. In these networks, Samsung’s vRAN software integrated with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Intel’s previous generation processor) has been delivering performance optimization and power saving capabilities to operator networks.

Along with its ecosystem partners, Samsung continues to deliver advanced virtualized network solutions powered by its latest vRAN 3.0 capabilities, such as 200MHz 3-Cell support for 64T64R Massive MIMO radios, power saving features and improved automation. This paves the way for operators to deploy an exceptional and versatile RAN solution. In addition to its enhanced features, Samsung’s vRAN also supports multiple radio access technology (Multi-RAT) – across 2G, 4G and 5G – for greater flexibility in network operation.

“Intel has been a close innovation partner within Samsung’s 5G vRAN ecosystem, helping advance our goal of working with industry-leading innovators to develop and commercialize best-in-class vRAN solutions that meet the highest standards,” said Jeongho Park, Vice President and Head of Technology Strategy Group, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to expand upon our collaboration with technology leaders like Intel to bring forth the next wave of vRAN enhancements – including reduced power consumption, automation and increased flexibility. This enables customers to benefit from a host of performance- and efficiency-enhancing vRAN capabilities, delivering one of the most powerful RAN solutions in the world.”

The combination of Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost will provide operators with a solution that allows them to meet their demanding capacity, coverage, quality and total cost of ownership requirements while underpinning their networks on a modern, fully virtualized architecture.

“The mobile industry is on a transformational journey toward end-to-end network virtualization,” said Cristina Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Access Networking Division at Intel. “Intel and Samsung have a long-standing collaboration with a shared commitment to deliver highly integrated, virtualized RAN solutions. This new agreement will deepen that collaboration, enabling both companies to jointly speed-up operators’ vRAN deployments at scale and to deliver a strong combination of flexibility, performance and power efficiency.”

The companies have successfully completed interoperability tests, accomplishing a first call on Samsung’s vRAN running on the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel vRAN Boost. This enhanced vRAN offering is expected to be commercially available in the second half of 2023.

Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions, including chipsets, radios and core. Through ongoing research and development, Samsung drives the industry to advance 5G networks with its market-leading product portfolio, from vRAN 3.0, Open RAN, Core to private network solutions and AI-powered automation tools. The company currently provides network solutions to mobile operators that deliver connectivity to hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

Samsung is the global leader in the fully-virtualized 5G RAN market.¹ The company’s achievement was driven by its 5G vRAN solution, which has been deployed around the world, making Samsung the only major network vendor to have delivered fully-virtualized commercial RAN deployments in North America, Europe and Asia.

Samsung delivered its 5G vRAN solutions for a large-scale commercial network service in the U.S. that launched in December 2020, providing reliable mobile services to millions of users. The company continues to expand its 5G vRAN footprint, with recent milestones including:

• Achieved 2.25Gbps on a single user device with dual connectivity using vRAN and Massive MIMO radios on C-band spectrum in June 2021
• Successfully launched commercial vRAN over C-band using 64T64R Massive MIMO radios in the U.S. in January 2022
• Switched on the UK’s first 5G Open RAN site and the world’s first 5G Standalone (SA) Open RAN site in Japan — both powered by Samsung’s vRAN

Samsung’s commercially-proven network solutions range from traditional RAN to virtualized RAN to Open RAN — supporting operators’ 5G path of choice. To advance virtualization and openness, Samsung’s 5G vRAN splits the baseband functions into a fully disaggregated virtualized Distributed Unit (vDU) and virtualized Central Unit (vCU). The key to this disaggregated architecture is that the RAN software is separated from customized hardware and runs on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers. Samsung’s vRAN also supports O-RAN specifications, “opening up” interfaces between baseband unit and radios, allowing integration from different vendors.

“While many vendors claim they support Open RAN by starting with the RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), in reality, this is still far from commercialization in large-scale networks and sidesteps the most important part of the Open RAN revolution — which starts from the disaggregation of hardware and software in the baseband, and also involves opening of the fronthaul,” said Woojune Kim, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung’s vRAN solution fully disaggregates the hardware and software in the baseband, and can support the open fronthaul interface. The company’s O-RAN compliant 5G vRAN solutions are deployed commercially in Japan and U.K. networks, offering seamless integration with other vendors’ radios.

Added Kim: “What differentiates Samsung is a combination of consistent innovation and large-scale commercial experience with leading Tier One operators around the world. This has helped us lead the advancement of vRAN and Open RAN beyond lab tests and field trials, and into major commercial markets. Now, the creation of this vRAN ecosystem will drive innovation to the next level, unlocking numerous opportunities ahead for network industry players and helping operators scale their businesses.”

Innovating Together for Success

As a pioneer and leader in vRAN technology, Samsung has brought together various companies for collaboration in this ecosystem — starting with Dell, HPE, Intel, Red Hat and Wind River. Samsung has tested and validated interoperability with each company platform, which collectively holds a comprehensive view of the network evolution at every step of the development process. The ecosystem will help in the preparation for commercial deployments, including conducting various activities in Samsung’s lab — aligning solution roadmaps from multiple vendors, fostering a fully interoperable approach to vRAN and leading the design process of an end-to-end vRAN solution.

Companies joining this vRAN ecosystem include:

Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies’ telecom solutions bolster the open ecosystem and help communications service providers (CSPs) transform to cloud-native vRAN networks. Samsung’s vRAN solution, combined with Dell’s carrier-grade, telecom infrastructure, will help CSPs around the globe to affordably build and deploy open networks. Dell’s global supply chain and telecom services seamlessly support network deployments of any scale.

Dennis Hoffman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dell Technologies Telecom Systems Business said, “Samsung’s commitment to advancing the vRAN ecosystem will foster new innovative services and business opportunities for communications service providers and enterprises. Our collaboration with Samsung and other partners is helping to develop an open ecosystem of technologies that can deliver the performance and reliability network operators demand.”

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE continues a legacy of over 30 years of experience in the telecom industry. More than 300 telco customers across 160 countries take advantage of HPE’s open telco solutions, offered through the HPE Communications Technology Group (CTG), to evolve to a 5G ready, cloud-native, service-based architecture. As the global edge-to-cloud company, HPE’s experience in enterprise IT and hybrid cloud helps deliver a cloud transformation and secure, carrier-grade, standards-based infrastructure to telecommunications networks.

Phillip Cutrone, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global OEM & Service Providers, at HPE said, “HPE looks forward to continuing our longstanding collaboration with Samsung by welcoming a new opportunity to deliver optimized 5G solutions for our customers. By using HPE ProLiant servers, the world’s trusted servers, to deliver highly dense, small form factor RAN workload-optimized compute platforms, HPE is playing a pivotal role in enabling the Samsung vRAN ecosystem that will further advance 5G experiences.”

Intel

Samsung has teamed up with Intel to support global service providers in virtualizing their 5G RAN and driving new services innovation based on Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Samsung recently announced the deployment of its fully virtualized, cloud-native vRAN solution to support the UK’s first 5G Open RAN network, as well as 5G vRAN in Japan. Both Intel and Samsung have optimized their solutions to deliver outstanding virtualized performance and flexibility to meet service provider requirements around the world.

Cristina Rodriguez, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Access Network Division at Intel said, “The shift to virtualized RAN is one of the biggest transformations impacting the industry today. Intel’s collaboration with Samsung illustrates the strength of software-defined solutions in delivering flexibility and scalability in real world deployments.”

Red Hat

Red Hat is collaborating with Samsung to deliver 5G network solutions built on Red Hat’s proven open hybrid cloud portfolio, including Red Hat OpenShift – the industry’s most comprehensive enterprise Kubernetes platform. With this collaboration, Samsung and Red Hat are helping service providers drive 5G adoption and realize the benefits of vRAN. Samsung’s 5G vRAN solutions coupled with Red Hat’s open source, cloud-native solutions aim to extend 5G-based use cases by supporting consistent horizontal platforms from the core to the edge for customers to more easily deploy vRAN.

Darrell Jordan-Smith, Senior Vice President, TME & Industries at Red Hat said, “Red Hat is committed to building a bridge for customers to embrace RAN transformation, connecting business needs with the underlying technologies through an open ecosystem of partners. At the heart of the 5G and RAN evolution is cloud-native, open source innovation that helps form the foundation for future connectivity. Samsung’s leading 5G network solutions powered by Red Hat hybrid cloud technology offers service providers and their customers a flexible, scalable and reliable solution to successfully implement RAN at the edge, improving business agility to respond to opportunities more rapidly.”

Wind River

Wind River Studio provides a fully cloud-native, Kubernetes- and container-based architecture, based on open source, for the development, deployment, operations and servicing of distributed edge networks at scale. It delivers a foundation for a geographically distributed managed solution able to simplify Day 1 and Day 2 operations by providing single-pane–of-glass (SPoG), zero-touch automated management of thousands of nodes, no matter their physical location. Studio addresses the complex challenges of deploying and managing a physically distributed, cloud-native vRAN infrastructure to provide traditional RAN performance in a vRAN deployment.

Avijit Sinha, Chief Product Officer, Wind River said, “A leader in the early 5G vRAN landscape, Wind River is delivering mature production-ready offerings with Samsung based on proven Wind River Studio technology that is live in deployment with Tier One operators. Together with Samsung, Wind River can provide flexible, secure, reliable and ultra-low latency solutions that extend across the 5G cloud core and edge to support new use cases in an increasingly intelligent systems world.”

Samsung continues to expand its ecosystem with additional partners with industry-leading expertise in order to meet operator needs for more flexible and scalable networks.

¹ Based on internal analysis of third-party market size estimates

Samsung is working to meet the demands of mobile lifestyles with a new generation of PCs that combine the power of a laptop with the DNA of a Galaxy smartphone. As announced during the most recent Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, the company worked closely with its longstanding, trusted partner, Intel, to develop a new lineup of devices built to transform the future of mobile computing – the Galaxy Book series.

▲ (From Left) Chris Walker, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Client Platforms, Intel, and Dr. Hark-Sang Kim, Executive Vice President and the Head of New Computing R&D Team of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics

Reimagining Mobile Computing

Samsung and Intel have a long history of collaboration and co-innovation. Brought together by a shared vision to deliver premier computing experiences, the partnership has enabled Samsung to combine its industry-leading mobile ecosystem with Intel’s innovative PC ecosystem to create devices that are purpose-built for today’s multi-device world.

“Our teams have jointly invested thousands of engineering hours to ensure deep integration at the platform level. We bring the best of both companies to provide a unified experience across all devices with mobility, connectivity and performance,” explained Chris Walker, Intel’s Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Client Platforms, who oversees the company’s product roadmap, engineering, and customer engagement across all mobility segments.

Dr. Hark-Sang Kim, Executive Vice President and the Head of New Computing R&D Team of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, emphasized that the partnership is driven by the shared mission to innovate quickly to meet the demands of users’ evolving needs.

“Our customers expect their smartphones to offer power and productivity comparable to their PCs, and they want their PCs to behave more like their smartphones, providing connectivity and portability. They also expect reliability, with the assurance that the apps they need will work perfectly, without compatibility issues or hassle. These evolving needs have reenergized Samsung and Intel’s partnership, resulting in even deeper collaboration,” said Dr. Kim.

As part of its work with Samsung, Intel established a co-engineering team dedicated to advancing mobile computing innovation and strengthening cross-devices experiences.

“Samsung continues to reimagine PC design for the future. Together, we’re thinking a step ahead of how people use devices and where they’ll take them,” said Walker. “By blending the best of the smartphone, tablet, and PC, we’ve built a new device class.”

A New Standard of Performance in an Ultra-Thin Form Factor

For several years, Samsung and Intel have been working together to create a new category of devices that deliver unparalleled connected experiences for today’s mobile-first consumers. Following thousands of hours of collaboration, the teams realized their vision in the latest Galaxy Book series.

“This partnership had an immediate impact on the next generation of Galaxy Books. The Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 are optimized for the best Intel Evo platform, ensuring powerful performance and an ultra-thin design for maximum portability and connectivity,” said Dr. Kim. “Galaxy Book users will also enjoy enhanced connectivity with always-connected LTE or 5G and more efficient Wi-Fi connectivity with the most advanced standard available today, Wi-Fi 6E.”¹

Powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core processors and Intel® Iris® X^e graphics, the Galaxy Book series is built to make consumers’ everyday lives simpler, smoother, and more intuitive. Engineers at Samsung and Intel also worked hand-in-hand to ensure that the two devices would Intel Evo platform-verified, guaranteeing that they would provide the powerful performance that users need.

“By measuring workflows under real-world conditions for consistent performance and battery life together, the teams delivered the best possible laptop experience in these thin, light and super sleek form factor,”² explained Walker. “The Galaxy Book Pro series is unique because it has the incredible thinness and responsiveness of a smartphone with the performance of a powerful PC. Together, Samsung and Intel delivered on the promise of uncompromised mobility. We’re setting a new standard for computing.”

Driven by a vision to realize seamless connectivity across devices, Samsung and Intel collaborated to add the SmartThings Find capabilities to the new Galaxy Books.

“More mobile and flexible lifestyles also mean more opportunities to forget your device somewhere. Samsung and Intel worked to fully optimize Intel Bluetooth drivers in order to power Samsung SmartThings Find, an exclusive device location service that provides a sense of security and peace of mind for users on the go,” Dr. Kim explained.

Not only did the project bring SmartThings Find to the Galaxy Books, but the experience also laid the blueprint for future collaborative efforts.

“This has been a true co-engineering effort between Samsung and Intel to deliver this feature in record time, and we will use this to continue to deliver innovation for Samsung devices going forward,” said Walker.

Devices Built for the New Normal

Since virtual connections have become more central to people’s professional and personal lives than ever before, Samsung and Intel engineers focused on creating enhanced collaboration experiences for the Galaxy Book series.

“Our devices should be able to adapt to the way we work. With the Galaxy Book series, we wanted to give users the ability to communicate clearly with others, no matter where they are,” said Dr. Kim.

Harnessing the capabilities of the Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 2.0, or Intel GNA 2.0, Intelligent Noise Cancelling uses artificial intelligence to remove distracting background noises, such as barking dogs, doorbells, and vacuum cleaners, from voice and video calls. Combined with AI-accelerated background blur and integrated Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), the Galaxy Book Pro series delivers unmatched video conferencing experiences.

And to help users accomplish more on the go, Samsung and Intel joined forces to bring powerful connectivity solutions to the Galaxy Book series.

“Building on its extensive experience and in-depth expertise in developing mobile connectivity features for Galaxy smartphones, Samsung worked closely with Intel to equip the Galaxy Book Pro line up with three industry-leading connectivity solutions from Intel, including Wi-Fi 6E,³ 5G, and custom Bluetooth enablement. These technologies together enable easy access to gigabit-plus speeds across devices,” said Walker.

Creating Devices for an Inter-Connected World

The Galaxy Book series marks a new chapter in the partnership between Intel and Samsung. The experience not only led to the development of category-defying devices, but also built the foundation for the next stage of innovation.

“Through strategic partnership and technical cooperation, Intel and Samsung will continue to work towards our shared goal of creating next-generation mobile computing experiences to meet users’ needs,” said Dr. Kim. “Moving forward, Intel and Samsung will deliver even more optimization, reliability, and custom experiences to bring your Galaxy Book to the center of your connected world, allowing you to do more wherever you are.”

Aside from improving device capabilities, the partnership also promises to deliver technologies that will change the future of mobile computing.

“We plan to collaborate on new leading-edge technologies, including our Intel Core processors leveraging multiple types of XPU cores, unique PC designs aligned with Galaxy DNA, more personalized computing through enhanced AI technology, and a stronger continuity of experience across devices,” said Walker.

¹ Wi-Fi 6E availability will vary. Wi-Fi 6E wireless network router required and sold separately.

² As measured by industry benchmark and Representative Usage Guides testing and unique features of 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 processors that power designs, which are co-engineered as part of Intel’s comprehensive laptop innovation program Project Athena then tested, measured, and verified against a premium specification and key experience indicators to ensure unparalleled user experiences. Learn more at www.intel.com/Evo

³ Wi-Fi 6E availability will vary. Wi-Fi 6E wireless network router required and sold separately.

Samsung and Intel put the ‘Soar’ drone show on to celebrate their successful collaboration on the Galaxy Book, as well as to represent the new laptop’s speed and versatility with the swift, lightweight movements of the drones. The new Galaxy Book combines a mobile-first PC experience with an ultra-light design and ultra-mighty Intel Evo processing, delivering an all-around exceptional experience that was encapsulated by this captivating display in the sky.

To further demonstrate just how capable Samsung’s newest laptop is, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 was even used to program the Intel Drone Light Show. Check out the drone show that simultaneously announced and emulated the release of the new Galaxy Book below.

This superior performance of Samsung’s 5G SA Core was accomplished using the 2^nd generation Intel^® Xeon^® Scalable processor and the Intel^® Ethernet Network Adapter E810 with Enhanced Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP).

The capacity of 305Gpbs is equivalent to hosting more than 200,000 users that are live-streaming standard definition (SD) videos simultaneously.

The resulting performance advancement will not only help increase cost-efficiency for 5G Core network deployments, but also help accelerate the delivery of next-generation, high-capacity networks. This will foster more immersive 5G use cases that require much higher data volume processing with low latency. These include augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X), experiences, which can be enjoyed without impact to performance through greater capacity.

5G’s Expanding Capacity

Normally, data processing requires a complex path using multiple cores, including packet distribution, transmission, and processing cores. With the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810 with Enhanced DDP, the data distribution and transmission functions are better optimized across the network adapter and the CPU cores, resulting in higher performance. Samsung and Intel were able to implement a simplified system configuration and boost packet processing and overall network performance.

“Through close collaboration with Intel, we were able to achieve an industry-leading performance with our 5G SA Core,” said Sohyong Chong, Senior Vice President and Head of Core Software R&D, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s cloud-native 5G SA Core, through its highly flexible and scalable design, will enable our customers to launch 5G services more swiftly and cost-effectively.”

“The transition to 5G Standalone Core is essential to achieve the full potential of 5G,” said Alex Quach, Vice President and General Manager, Wireline and Core Network Division, Intel Corporation. “This milestone achieved with Samsung is a verification of how strong industry collaboration and the use of innovative technologies can enhance performance to accelerate this transition and pave the way to new network and edge services.”

For more complete information on the performance results, refer to our white paper: Samsung Achieves 305Gpbs on 5G UPF Core Utilizing Intel Architecture.

Samsung has pioneered the successful delivery of 5G end-to-end solutions including chipsets, radios, and core network technologies. The company supports 5G commercial services in the world’s leading markets, including Korea, the U.S. and Japan. In addition, the company is rapidly expanding its global footprint to new markets including Canada and New Zealand.

Samsung Electronics today announced the availability of Galaxy Book S with Intel processor, the latest addition to its leading computing device family. To ensure consumers have access to a wide range of computing devices to best fit their lifestyle, Samsung introduces the Galaxy Book S powered by the new dynamic Intel^® Core processor with Intel^® Hybrid Technology. Galaxy Book S joins other previously announced premium mobile laptops, designed to offer a seamless and connected experience across devices. Galaxy Book S is built for the next generation of users who are looking for a computing device that provides outstanding productivity, wide-ranging connectivity, enhanced mobility and expansive continuity across devices and operating systems to help them get more done in less time.

“The way we work has shifted and it’s important we have computing devices that can adapt to this new working style. Users utilize multiple devices throughout their day to accomplish tasks, and demand that those devices provide them with enough flexibility to remain on the move and available,” said Woncheol Chai, SVP and Head of Product Planning Team, Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “With our new computing devices like the Galaxy Book S, we are providing users with an exciting opportunity to be productive, efficient and connected.”

Dynamic Performance

To improve performance and efficiency, Galaxy Book S features an impressively designed internal component setup powered by the new Intel® Core processor with Intel® Hybrid Technology. Galaxy Book S is the first ever device to offer this unique processor with Intel’s Foveros 3D stacking technology and a hybrid CPU architecture. With this processor, Galaxy Book S efficiently provides an exceptional laptop performance. The processor delivers full Windows 10 application compatibility and intelligently balances multiple high-performing processes during use while conserving battery when not in use, powering your creative, commerce and business programs. Galaxy Book S features a long-lasting battery¹ and offers up to 512GB of storage², so you don’t have to waste time worrying about losing power or running out of space.

“The introduction of Samsung Galaxy Book S, the first device to offer the Intel Core processor with Intel Hybrid Technology, builds on our long history with Samsung. Today, we showcase what can be achieved when we bring great engineering talent together to work towards a united vision for new computing experiences of the future,” said Chris Walker, vice president and general manager of Mobile Client Platforms at Intel.

Always Ready Connectivity

With Samsung’s new computing devices, you can enjoy nonstop connectivity. Galaxy Book S features Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), the next generation of Wi-Fi that empowers efficient, speedy internet without competing for a network connection with other devices, while always-on LTE³ lets you enjoy gigabit internet access without searching for a network. When you need to access your device immediately, Galaxy Book S’ instant touch-to-wake capability ensures you can reach important files, share videos and respond to texts within seconds.

Design That Works Everywhere

The Galaxy Book S is designed for taking with you and carrying around all day. Lightweight at just 950g and only 11.8mm at its thickest point, the ultra-slim profile means you can slip the Galaxy Book S into a small bag, portfolio or just carry under your arm with ease. A fan-less design allows the Galaxy Book S to be slimmer than traditional laptops and helps it to run noiselessly, even during sustained and intense periods of work. Galaxy Book S features a light clamshell design built with a durable metal body, so you can have the stability you need on a desk or on your lap. If you’re looking to get some fresh air while scrolling, Outdoor Mode on Galaxy Book S will instantly boost brightness to 600 nits using a two-key shortcut. With a bright screen that also supports touch interactions, you will feel more connected to your device than ever and free take advantage of seamless and productive working style.

Uninterrupted Device-to-Device Continuity

The new Galaxy computing devices like the Galaxy Book S unify the computing experience with seamless connectivity between devices. Thanks to our partnership with Microsoft, you can enjoy your favorite Android operating system on your Windows PC for a seamless and continuous device-to-device experience. With Microsoft’s Your Phone feature, you can sync your mobile device to receive notifications, messages, cross-device copy & paste and photo transfer, all on your Galaxy Book S device.

Galaxy Book S is available in two shades, Earthy Gold and Mercury Gray. For more information about Galaxy Book S, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com.

Galaxy Book S Product Specifications

	Galaxy Book S
OS	Windows 10 Home / Pro4
Display	13.3″ FHD TFT LCD Display with Touch Screen Panel
Dimension	305.2 x 203.2 x 6.2 ~ 11.8 mm
Weight	950g
CPU	Intel® Core processor with Intel Hybrid Technology
Graphic	Intel® UHD Graphics
Memory	8GB RAM (LPDDR4x)
Storage	256/512GB eUFS, MicroSD slot (up to 1TB)
Camera	1MP
Battery	42Wh (typical5)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) 802.11 ax 2×2, LTE6 (Cat 16), Bluetooth® v 5.0
Ports	2 USB-C®, 1 Headphone out/Mic-in Combo, MicroSD Multi-media Card Reader
Sensors	Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor (Keyboard Backlit on/off), Hall Sensor
Authentication	Windows Hello sign in with fingerprint
Audio	Quad Stereo Speakers: Sound by AKG Immersive sound with Dolby Atmos® technology

*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.

¹ Battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged and other factors.

² Availability varies by market.

³ Availability varies by region and requires a separate subscription through a service provider. LTE speeds may vary based on network specifications and connection environment.

⁴ Availability varies by region and carrier. Experience may vary by device.

⁵ Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard.

⁶ Availability varies by region and requires a separate subscription through a service provider. LTE speeds may vary based on network specifications and connection environment.