JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 05 April, 2019

• Selfies have met consumers’ needs and surpassed it
• Security has been taken to an unprecedented level
• Longer battery life empowers people to do more, for much longer

There is no doubt that the latest release in the Galaxy series has built on its incredible legacy in ways that have captured the imagination of the world. Consumer Reports* calls it “The Best Smartphone ever” and it was graded “Best Rated Selfie Camera” by DxOMark.

The Galaxy S10 includes a new line of premium smartphones: The Galaxy S10+, S10 and S10e. Each device is packed with powerful features that have made headlines across the globe including a screen made for cinema, ultrasonic fingerprint security, wireless power-share, a long lasting battery and ground-breaking camera features, including an ultra-wide lens. These are just some of the reasons it has garnered the level of praise it has since launch. The device has also proven the value of listening to what people want and delivering exactly that. The S10 therefore works seamlessly with the apps that South Africans use daily, including Google Play, Gmail, Instagram and Whatsapp. This connection to the Android ecosystem and Samsung’s native technology empowers people to do more of what they love.

Consumer Reports notes the exceptional way it performs the basics including “the longest battery life in our ratings, excellent cameras, and the durability to withstand the physical abuses of daily life.”*

DxOMark, the leading source of independent image quality measurements and ratings for smartphones, cameras and lenses, rated the Galaxy S10 as the best selfie camera” **.

DisplayMate, the Industry Standard of Excellence for Image and Picture Quality said, “The Galaxy S10 has the most accurate colour display that have ever measured. It is visually indistinguishable from perfect, and almost certainly considerably better than your existing Smartphone, living room HDTV, tablet, laptop and computer monitor”. ***

“With three unique devices, the range has been engineered to meet the distinct needs of today’s smartphone market. Each device delivers a next-generation experience in the categories South Africans care about most, including ground-breaking innovations in display, security, camera and performance, “says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

^{* Smartphone rating study released by Consumer Reports (USA).}

^{** Front runner in DxOMark selfie ratings March 2019.}

^{*** DisplayMate Galaxy S10 shootout article published March 2019.}

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 20 April 2018 – Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have taken top honours as the best smartphones in 2018. A study released by Consumer Reports, put the Galaxy S9 in first place, both scoring a rating of 81/100.

The mobile devices were rated according to handset capabilities (versatility, sensors, WLAN tethering, performance, storage, processor), battery life (battery consumption while performing tasks involving voice, data and display) and camera (rear image quality, still image quality using the main camera, resolution, dynamic range, colour accuracy and visual noise). The report praised the aesthetically pleasing front and back glass covers, the wireless charging capabilities, the durability of the units and the various camera features.

In order to test the durability of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones, they were subjected to 100 drops into a large tumbler. This method of testing ensured that the smartphones struck the bottom of the machine at various angles in order to simulate a wide range of falls.

Craige Fleisher, Vice President of Integrated Mobility Samsung South Africa, says, “The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are incredible pieces of technological innovation that absolutely changed the way people use their smartphones. Durable and stylish, both devices deserve the accolades they have received.”

The Galaxy S9’s 3,000-mAh and the S9+’s 3,500-mAh batteries were put through their strides by using a robotic finger simulating a consumer’s average day. The robot browsed the internet, took pictures, streamed video, used GPS navigation and made phone calls. The Galaxy S9’s battery lasted 22.5 hours while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ went for 24 hours, which is more than enough battery power to last throughout the day.

The overall processing speed, thanks to Samsung equipping the devices with the latest exynos processor, sees “apps open in a snap and mobile websites load quickly”, the report stated.

“The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ offer improved security features, super slow-motion video and a camera that can turn your image into a personalised emoji,” Consumer Reports added.

In the end, it was durability, faster processing and top-quality sound that saw Samsung leading the field. While the Galaxy S9 and S9+ dominated the top two spots, the Galaxy S8 ranked third with 80/100 overall points and followed by the Galaxy S8+ (79/100) in fifth place.

“We are thrilled with the results of this report and it proves what Samsung believes, to develop technology which provides mobile users with the features and latest tech they demand while making their lives easier,” concludes Fleisher.