“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 – 06^th November 2019 – Samsung is offering customers the ultimate pairing with a complimentary Galaxy Note10+ 5G handset worth over £1,000 when purchasing a selected 2019 QLED 8K TV.

Samsung is paving the way for audio visual technology with its award-winning QLED 8K TV. Through the use of AI upscaling technology, every detail watched on these TVs is remastered into glorious QLED 8K picture quality. Paired alongside the Galaxy Note10+ 5G, users will have the capacity and speed to stream and game without interruption. Plus, with 5G mobile coverage the ability to stream 8K is becoming a reality!

Customers who buy a selected 2019 QLED 8K TV between 6^th November 2019 and 28^th January 2020 from select retailers in the UK and Ireland will be eligible. Samsung’s 55”, 65”, 75” and 82” Q950R models qualify for the redeemable Note10+ 5G handset (Aura Glow) through participating retailers either in-store or online, including Dixons, Richer Sounds, JLP, Hughes and other Independent outlets. Full T&CS and further information can be found at www.samsung.com/uk/8k-tv-note10-offer.