“Consumers can’t wait to experience 5G and we are proud to offer a diverse portfolio of devices that deliver the best 5G experience possible,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Research and Development at IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “For Samsung, 2020 will be the year of Galaxy 5G and we are excited to bring 5G to even more device categories and introduce people to mobile experiences they never thought possible.”

The Galaxy Tab S6 5G, which will be available in Korea in the first quarter of 2020, will be the world’s first 5G tablet bringing ultra-fast speeds together with the power and performance of the Galaxy Tab series^[3]. With its premium display, multimedia capabilities and now, 5G, the Galaxy Tab S6 5G offers high-quality video conferencing, as well as a premium experience for watching live and pre-recorded video streams or playing cloud and online games with friends.  

“5G smartphones contributed to 1% of global smartphone sales in 2019. However, 2020 will be the breakout year, with 5G smartphones poised to grow^[4]
1,687% with contribution rising to 18% of the total global smartphone sales volumes, said, Neil Shah, VP of Research at Counterpoint Research. Further, Mr. Shah, adds, “Samsung has been one of the leading players catalyzing the 5G market development in 2019 with end-to-end 5G offerings from 3GPP standards contribution, semiconductors, mobile devices to networking equipment. With tremendous 5G growth opportunities on the horizon, Samsung, over the next decade, is in a great position to capitalize by further investing and building on the early lead and momentum.”

For nearly a decade, Samsung has worked to bring 5G from the lab to real life by working closely with carrier partners, regulatory groups and government agencies to develop the best 5G experience possible. As a leading contributor to industry groups like 3GPP and O-RAN Alliance, Samsung is committed to an open, collaborative approach to networking, which has helped to accelerate delivery of 5G to consumers and businesses. Over the past year, in addition to launching a robust 5G device portfolio, the company reached several historical milestones including providing network equipment for the world’s first 5G commercial service in Korea as well working closely with global carrier partners to expand 5G networks and introduce 5G experiences and use cases.

In the year ahead, Samsung will continue to lead the market in 5G innovation by introducing new advancements that will improve the speed, performance and security of Galaxy 5G devices even further. In 2020, these advancements will give even more people access to new mobile experiences that change the way they watch and interact with movies, TV and sports, play games and talk with friends and family.

For more information about Samsung Galaxy 5G devices please visit samsung.com/uk/mobile/galaxy-5g/

[1] According to official Samsung Electronics shipment data.

[2] Counterpoint Research: Monthly Market Pulse – Global 5G Smartphone Shipments from January to November 2019

[3] 5G functionality requires compatible network connection and tariff

[4] Counterpoint Research: Market Outlook – 5G Smartphone Forecast by OEM by Regions

LONDON, UK – 4th October 2019 – Today, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd revealed that the Galaxy Fold 5G has almost sold out due to high consumer demand for the revolutionary device.

Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “The overwhelming response to our most anticipated device yet has been incredible. The demand for the Galaxy Fold 5G is indicative of the increasing desire within the market for innovation and future-proof technology. We’re looking forward to bringing the Galaxy Fold 5G back into the hands of consumers very soon.”

Due to the unprecedented demand of the device Samsung are working hard to get the Galaxy Fold 5G back into consumers’ hands with devices being re-stocked from 10th October, available from selected Samsung Experience Stores and EE stores across the country, as well as Harrods and selected Selfridges stores. The device is also available to experience at the new Samsung KX showcase.

The Galaxy Fold 5G, available in Cosmos Black and Space Silver, pushes the boundaries of innovation and introduces a whole new smartphone category. Armed with 5G network capabilities[1], the Galaxy Fold 5G is a device built for the future.

Breakthrough materials and a revised, sophisticated hinging mechanism makes the device flexible, whilst maintaining its elegant design that delivers a book-like fold. Featuring the world’s first foldable 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy Fold 5G turns into an ultra-slim compact device when closed.

The Galaxy Fold 5G’s App Continuity feature allows intuitive, seamless app transitions between the phone’s cover and the Infinity Flex main display, collaborating with Google to enable an ecosystem of apps that are simple and easy to use. The Galaxy Fold 5G features Samsung’s largest ever smartphone screen, with a Multi-Active Window that allows users to easily multi-task across three open apps at once.

To learn more about the Galaxy Fold 5G, and where it will be restocked, visit: here.

[1] 5G functionality requires compatible network connection

The company declared to: democratise QLED 8K technology with the introduction of a full line up of QLED 8K TV; innovate in the home appliances market with its BESPOKE line-up of customisable refrigerators; and further expand Samsung’s 5G device footprint with the launch of the new Galaxy A90 5G and Galaxy Fold 5G. These new offerings, plus many others, illustrate Samsung’s continued ambition to enhance its portfolio with bold and disruptive products and services designed for tomorrow.

“Ever since Samsung’s original black and white TV launch nearly 50 years ago, we have been introducing cutting-edge technologies across our consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile businesses,” said Benjamin Braun, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Samsung Europe. “Samsung will continue to build the legacy of the company and bring life-changing innovations to our customers.”

Full line up of Visual Display announced with new 55-inch QLED 8K TV

Since the launch of Samsung’s QLED 8K TV last year, total purchases of QLED TVs have increased 200 percent year-on-year. This fast adoption of QLED TVs has led to more than two million units sold across the world in the first half of this year, driving a proven consumer appetite for high-quality large screen TVs. To enhance the line-up even further, the 55-inch QLED 8K will sit alongside the Samsung QLED range of the current 65, 75, 82 and 98-inch versions.

The 55-inch QLED 8K TV will be available globally in September. With this new addition, Samsung is responding to consumers’ demands for greater choice by providing a range of size options to suit different homes. The new 55-inch variant will offer the continued premium benefits of the QLED 8K TV range, including unrivalled picture quality with depth and detail, 100 per cent colour volume and ground-breaking AI upscaling technology. Whether a consumer is watching content through a streaming service, set-top box through HDMI, USB, or even mobile mirroring, the Quantum Processor 8K recognises and upscales lower resolution content to crisp 8K quality.

BESPOKE home appliances for modern consumer lifestyles

As the line between furniture and home appliances continues to blur, Samsung is creating ever-more customisable home living solutions to suit a range of consumers’ needs.

To this end, Samsung’s ground-breaking new BESPOKE refrigerators are coming to Europe. Designed as modular units, these refrigerators can seamlessly blend into various spaces, with a wide-variety of sizing options available, ranging from single-door to four-door designs.

For those users who want even more from their kitchen, Samsung today launches its new multi-function Dual Cook Steam Oven. It boasts a modern design that provides outstanding flexibility with multi-cooking abilities. The oven is aligned vertically and incorporates textured surfaces with a new user interface that adds a new level of design intrigue. And with its Dual Cook Steam feature, it can simultaneously cook with convection in one compartment and with steam in the other.

Making an impact beyond our everyday lives, Samsung’s kitchen innovations have already helped to reduce the level of waste currently produced in the home. The company has taken this one step further at IFA 2019 by announcing an even deeper partnership with Whisk, a smart food platform developer. Through integration with Samsung’s appliances such as intelligent shopping lists on its Family Hub refrigerators, Samsung and Whisk are enabling a more enjoyable and environmentally-responsible cooking experience for the whole family.

As the average home becomes more compact and more people settle in urban areas, Samsung has focused on offering products that fit with consumers’ existing lifestyle. The AirDresser, which resembles a wardrobe or a vertical mirror, is an appliance for refreshing clothing. In addition, Samsung is launching the Air Purifier AX9500, the world’s first Wind-Free purification system. Its modular design ensures that it can fit into a variety of homes and with a three-layer filtration system, it reduces the presence of harmful gases, dust and allergens from the air in the living environment.

With the new POWERstick Jet cordless stick vacuum cleaner, consumers get to experience up to 200W of suction capability^[1]. With its 5-layered HEPA Filtration System and hour-long battery life^[2], it can capture 99.999 percent of dust particles and allergens, keeping them from escaping back into the air through the vacuum exhaust.

Introducing the new Galaxy A90 5G: Samsung expands its 5G-enabled Galaxy ecosystem

Since the launch of Galaxy S10 5G earlier this year, Samsung has been working with its global network of partners to provide access to 5G mobile connectivity for everyone^[3].

Today, Samsung further strengthened its 5G smartphone line-up with the launch of the new Galaxy A90 5G, which will be available in the UK from 4^th October. With the Galaxy A90 5G and 5G connectivity, users can quickly download high-quality content and share live video; immerse themselves in an expansive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display; and benefit from a 4,500mAh battery^[4] and 48MP main camera. The Galaxy A90 5G offers content-hungry consumers the optimum device for content creation and consumption.  

Samsung also confirmed that the eagerly anticipated Galaxy Fold 5G will be available in Cosmos Black and Space Silver from 18^th September, 2019, in the UK. This 5G-ready variant will provide consumers with the latest network connectivity to further enhance the new foldable experience.

Committed to providing consumers with an exceptional user experience without compromising on quality or size, this past summer has also seen Samsung introduce a slew of other new products.

The Galaxy Note10, Note10+ and Note10+ 5G provide impressive levels of power and performance that enable users to work the way they want and showcase their creative spirit, while on-the-go. The new Galaxy Tab S6 comes with the signature S Pen and is the world’s first tablet to feature a dual camera with Ultra Wide Lens and a 10.5-inch super AMOLED display. Designed for high-performing users who do not want to be weighed down by a laptop, the Galaxy Book S combines the mobility and connectivity of a smartphone and the powerful productivity of a PC. Finally, on 20th September, Samsung will launch the new Galaxy Watch Active2.

In the UK, we are also excited to announce the launch of the new AKG N700NCM2 wireless headphones which feature market-leading Active Noise Cancellation technology and an impressive 23 hour battery life^[5]. These new headphones will be available to purchase from 11th September.

Since 2017, Samsung has exhibited its innovative technologies at Samsung Town, a custom-designed space that showcases its full range for visitors to experience the unique and convenient ways of connected living. This year, Samsung took a new approach by designing spaces for all types of consumers, from work-at-home freelancers to influencers, newlyweds and more. Samsung Town will also demonstrate how life gets simpler with its automotive and Samsung Bots.

To find out more about all the Samsung products announced at IFA 2019, visit the Samsung Electronics Booth at Level 2, City Cube Berlin from 6^th to 11^th September.

For more information on Samsung and its product portfolio, please visit www.samsung.com/uk

[1] *Suction tested based on IEC62885-2 Cl. 5.8, tested at the inlet of the non-accessorized tool, at the Max mode. Based on SLG (Schubert Leiter Geratesicherheit) tests.

[2] Stated run time applies to the minimum power level with a non-motorized tool attached.

[3] 5G functionality requires compatible network connection.

[4] Typical value tested under third-party lab condition. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,400mAh.

[5] Battery life and charging times based on usage.

Release updated – 02/11/19

LONDON, UK – 5^th September 2019 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced that the Galaxy Fold 5G will be available to buy from 18^th September in the UK via an exclusive operator partnership with EE, as well as from Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung.com. The device will also be displayed at Samsung KX, Harrods and Selfridges for customers to experience.

The Galaxy Fold 5G, which will be available in Cosmos Black and Space Silver, pushes the boundaries of innovation and introduces a whole new smartphone category. Armed with 5G network capabilities^[1], the Galaxy Fold 5G is a device built for the future.

Breakthrough materials and a revised, sophisticated hinging mechanism makes the device flexible, whilst maintaining its elegant design that delivers a book-like fold. Featuring the world’s first foldable 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy Fold 5G turns into an ultra-slim compact device when closed.

The Galaxy Fold 5G’s App Continuity feature allows intuitive, seamless app transitions between the phone’s cover and the Infinity Flex main display, collaborating with Google to enable an ecosystem of apps that are simple and easy to use. The Galaxy Fold 5G features Samsung’s largest ever smartphone screen, with a Multi-Active Window that allows users to easily multi-task across three open apps at once.

As the exclusive network partner for the Galaxy Fold 5G, EE was the first network to launch 5G and has been ranked the best mobile network in the UK for six years running with the UK’s largest 4G network. Meaning customers can get the best experience whether streaming HD content, gaming or multi-tasking with different online apps on the go. EE’s 5G network is live today in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff and will be extending to a further ten cities across the UK by the end of the year. EE 5G customers have seen an average increase in speeds of around 100-150Mbps, and peak speeds of faster than one gigabit per second on Samsung Galaxy S10 5G smartphones.

Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “Samsung is immensely proud to bring the new Galaxy Fold 5G to the UK with our exclusive partner, EE. A decade on from our first Galaxy smartphone, we’ve pushed the boundaries of innovation to the next level by unveiling our most iconic device yet. Now with future-ready 5G capabilities, we’ve changed the face of the smartphone as we know it; we can’t wait to unfold even more exciting possibilities with this innovative device”.

Marc Allera, CEO of BT’s Consumer division, said: “The new Galaxy Fold 5G offers EE customers a completely new smartphone experience, all on the UK’s first 5G network and best 4G network six years running. With our new EE unlimited plans and swappable benefits like BT Sport and Amazon Prime, our customers can enjoy their favourite TV, film, sport, games and new experiences on the Galaxy Fold 5G’s impressive display, all with the fastest speeds in more places than on any other network.”

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G is available from Samsung at an RRP of £1,900, and all devices come with wireless Galaxy Buds and a Galaxy Fold 5G Aramid case.  Purchases will also be eligible for free Samsung Care+, which protects the device from accidental damage for one years^[2]. In an exclusive online offer, customers can purchase a SIM-free Galaxy Fold 5G device^[3] when buying directly from Samsung.com^[4], and can enjoy the following benefits:

• Free delivery with purchase

• As part of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold premium set-up service, customers will receive a welcome call from one of Samsung’s customer service agents, who will run through device care and support availability, so customers can get the most out of their new Galaxy Fold

• Get up to £600 off when customers trade in an old device^[5]. Plus, monthly payment options available with Klarna and PayPal.

For more information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/uk and www.samsung.com/uk

Galaxy Fold Specifications^[6]

*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] 5G functionality requires compatible network connection.

[2] This complimentary Samsung Care+ Protection is specific to the Galaxy Fold 5G and is valid for individuals aged 18 or over. This covers you for one repair with an excess of £115. For more information and T&Cs please visit: https://www.samsungcareplus.com/uk/

[3] For SIM plans please visit EE here

[4] Also available at Harrods, Selfridges and SES

[5] Purchase from Samsung Shop Online by 07/01/20 (11:59pm). Selected trade-in devices only. £600 value based on highest value trade-ins, which are iPhone XS and XS Max. Values will vary based on model and condition of trade-in. Charges apply if you do not send us your trade-in device within the specified timeframe. T&Cs apply.