Meet the $2,000 Galaxy Fold, Galaxy S10 Series of Smartphones, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds
Samsung has officially announced its pricey Galaxy Fold smartphone along with the new Galaxy S10 series -- the Galaxy S10+, S10, S10 5G and S10e -- along with the Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Buds
Galaxy Fold
Samsung unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. Galaxy Fold features the first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. The device has been designed for multitasking, watch videos, play games, and more.
The compact device unfolds to reveal Samsung’s largest-ever smartphone display. The internal screen does not merely bend. It folds. Folding is a more intuitive motion, and a more difficult innovation to deliver. Samsung invented a new polymer layer and created a display around 50 percent thinner than the typical smartphone display. The new material makes Galaxy Fold flexible and tough, built to last.
The Galaxy Fold opens smoothly, like a book, and closes compact with a click. To achieve this, Samsung engineered a sophisticated hinge with multiple interlocking gears. This system is housed in a hidden enclosure for a seamless look.
However, as you see in the picture below, the gap between the two parts of the phone where it hinges is not negligible. It is obvious that the $2,000 smartphone isn't folding completely flat.
The fingerprint scanner is found on the side where the thumb naturally rests. Two batteries and the components are evenly distributed so Galaxy Fold feels balanced in your hands. Space Silver, Cosmos Black, Martian Green and Astro Blue colors and the engraved hinge with Samsung logo complete the device's finish.
You can slip the device out of your pocket for one-handed calls, texts, and more and open for multitasking and higher quality viewing on a large mobile display for presentations, digital magazines, movies, and AR content.
Features of the new UX built just for Galaxy Fold include:
- Multi-Active Window: You can open up to three active apps simultaneously on the main display so you can surf, text, work, watch and share without losing a beat.
- Make seamless transitions between the cover and the main displays. As Galaxy Fold opens and closes, apps will automatically show up where you leave off. When you’re ready to take a photo, make in-depth edits, or have a closer look at the feed, open the display for a big screen and fuller canvas.
To ensure everything runs smoothly, even when running three apps simultaneously, Samsung equipped Galaxy Fold with a high-powered, next-generation AP chipset and 12GB of RAM with PC-like performance.
The dual battery system was specifically engineered to keep up with you. Galaxy Fold is also capable of charging itself and a second device simultaneously via Wireless PowerShare, while connected to a regular charger so you can leave your second charger at home.
Besides its Dynamic AMOLED display, the Galaxy Fold offers clear sound by AKG with the stereo speakers.
No matter which way you hold—or fold—the device, a camera will be ready to capture the scene. With six lenses—three in the back, two on the inside and one on the cover—the Galaxy Fold camera system has flexibility built in.
The Galaxy Fold can be paired with Samsung DeX2 for even more productivity power with a PC-like experience. Bixby is supported with new personal intelligence functionalities like Bixby Routines to help anticipate your needs, and Samsung Knox will keep your data and information safe. You can also use teh phone to make purchases with Samsung Pay or use Samsung Health to manage your health and wellness.
The device will start at a whopping $1,980 and arrive on April 26
Galaxy Fold Product Specifications | ||
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Display | Main display: 7.3” QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED (4.2:3) Cover display: 4.6” HD+ Super AMOLED (21:9) * Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners |
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Camera | Cover camera | 10MP Selfie Camera, F2.2 |
Rear triple camera | 16MP Ultra Wide Camera, F2.2 12MP Wide-angle Camera, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.5/F2.4 12MP Telephoto Camera, PDAF, OIS, F2.4, 2X optical zoom |
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Front dual camera | 10MP Selfie Camera, F2.2 8MP RGB Depth Camera, F1.9 |
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AP | 7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor | |
Memory | 12GB RAM(LPDDR4x), 512GB (UFS3.0) *User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. *No MicroSD slot |
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Battery | 4,380mAh (typical)* Fast Charging compatible on wired and wireless Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC Wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA * 4,380mAh (typical) refers to the typical value of the battery capacity as tested under third-party lab conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,275mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. |
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OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Galaxy S10 series
Celebrating a decade since the launch of the first Galaxy S, Samsung introduced a new line of premium smartphones: Galaxy S10.
The Galaxy S10 line inlcudes four devices: the supercharged Galaxy S10+, the compact Galaxy S10e, the Galaxy S10 5G and the Galaxy S10.
Galaxy S10 is made with Samsung’s best screen yet, the first Dynamic AMOLED display. As the first HDR10+-certified smartphone, the display delivers vivid digital content, and with dynamic tone mapping, you’ll see a wider range of color for a realistic picture. Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display is also VDE-certified for vibrant bright colors and extraordinary contrast ratio.
Verified by DisplayMate, you can also expect very accurate colors on your mobile device– even in harsh sunlight. What’s more, the Dynamic AMOLED display also reduces blue light through its TÜV Rheinland-certified Eye Comfort display without compromising picture quality or adding a filter.
Galaxy S10’s Infinity-O Display packs an array of sensors and camera technology into a hole-in display – so you can maximize your screen real estate without any distractions.
Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display also includes the first-ever in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner that reads the 3D contours of your physical thumbprint – not a 2D image of it – for improved anti-spoofing. With the world’s first FIDO Alliance Biometric Component certification, this next generation biometrics authentication offers vault-like security to keep your device safe.
The Galaxy S10 also introduces new camera technology and advanced intelligence for shots and videos:
- Ultra Wide Lens: A first for the S Series, Galaxy S10 offers an Ultra Wide Lens with a 123-degree field of view, like the human eye, so what you see is what’s in frame. Designed for landscape shots, big panoramas and even fitting the entire extended family into the photo, the Ultra Wide Lens ensures that you’ll always be able to capture the full scene.
- Super Steady & High-Quality Video Recording: Galaxy S10 offers Super Steady recording with digital stabilization technology. Both front and rear cameras can shoot in up to UHD quality, and the rear camera gives you the flexibility to record in HDR10+.
- AI Camera: Galaxy S10 makes already smart features more accurate with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) so you can get pro-grade shots worth sharing without having to manually select any advanced camera settings. Scene Optimizer can now recognize and more accurately process additional scenes because of the NPU. And with Shot Suggestion, Galaxy S10 offers automatic composition recommendations so you can frame your photo better than ever.
Galaxy S10 is built with hardware and machine-learning-based software. From new power sharing capabilities to AI-powered performance enhancement and Intelligent Wi-Fi, Galaxy S10 is Samsung’s most intelligent device yet, from the inside out:
- Wireless PowerShare: Samsung introduces Wireless PowerShare on Galaxy S10, making it possible to charge Qi-certified smartphones and even compatible wearable devices. In addition, Galaxy S10 is capable of charging itself and a second device simultaneously via Wireless PowerShare, while connected to a regular charger, enabling you to leave your second charger at home while on a trip.
- Intelligent Performance: The new AI software on the Galaxy S10 automatically optimizes battery, CPU, RAM, and even device temperature based on how you use your phone and continues to learn and get better over time. Leveraging AI-capabilities, Galaxy S10 also learns how you use your device to launch your most frequently used apps faster.
- Intelligent Wi-Fi: Galaxy S10 comes with Intelligent Wi-Fi that allows for an uninterrupted and safe connection by switching between Wi-Fi and LTE, as well as alerting you of potentially risky Wi-Fi connections. Galaxy S10 also supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, making it possible for better Wi-Fi performance when connected to a compatible router.
- Bixby Routines: On Galaxy S10, Bixby automates your routines and provides personalized recommendations to make your life easier. With pre-set and personalized routines, such as Driving and Before Bed routines, which are customized based on your habits, Galaxy S10 makes things simpler by automatically reducing device touches and cutting steps out of your day.
Samsung is leading the way with 5G—working with major carriers to develop and deploy 5G networking technology. Now, Samsung is putting the power of 5G in consumers’ hands with Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung’s first flagship 5G smartphone. To take full advantage of 5G connectivity, Galaxy S10 5G features the largest-ever Galaxy S series display, the 6.7-inch Infinity-O Display; Samsung’s 3D Depth Camera for 3D-image capturing to power Video Live focus and Quick Measure; powered by 4,500mAh with Super Fast Charging at 25W.
The Galaxy S10 line offers everything you have come to expect from the Galaxy S series and more—including Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, IP68 water and dust resistance, a next-generation processor and Samsung services like Bixby, Samsung Health, Samsung Pay and Samsung DeX. You will get the largest storage capacity available on a Galaxy device – the S10+ even comes with 1TB of built-in storage – and the ability to add an additional 512GB microSD card for up to 1.5TB.
The Galaxy S10 is built with AI-based on-device gaming performance optimization software and premium hardware including Dolby Atmos for gaming mode and a vapor chamber cooling system. Galaxy S10 is also the first mobile device to be optimized for games created on the Unity platform.
The Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e will be available in Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow and Flamingo Pink. Galaxy S10+ will also be available in two, all-new, premium Ceramic models: Ceramic Black and Ceramic White.
The Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e will be available in stores and online beginning March 8, 2019 in select markets. Pricing starts at $899.99 for Galaxy S10, $999.99 for Galaxy S10+ and $749.99 for Galaxy S10e. Preorders for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e begin in February 21, 2019. For a limited time in select markets, consumers who pre-order a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+ will receive a pair of Galaxy Buds ($129.99 value) for free.
Galaxy S10 line Product Specifications |
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Galaxy S10e | Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S10+ | Galaxy S10 5G | |
Display | 5.8-inch, Full HD+ Flat Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (438ppi) | 6.1-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (550ppi) *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings. |
6.4-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (522ppi) *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings |
6.7-inch Quad HD+ Curved Dynamic AMOLED, 19:9 (505ppi) *Default resolution is Full HD+ and can be changed to Quad HD+ (WQHD+) in Settings |
*Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners. | ||||
Camera | Rear: Dual Camera with OIS - Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) - Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) - 0.5X optical zoom, up to 8X digital zoom Front: - Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.9 (80°) |
Rear: Triple Camera with Dual OIS - Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) - Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) - Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) - 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom Front: - Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.9 (80°) |
Rear: Triple Camera with Dual OIS - Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) - Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) - Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) - 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom Front: Dual Camera - Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.9 (80°) - RGB Depth: 8MP FF, F2.2 (90°) |
Rear: Quadruple Camera with Dual OIS Camera with Dual OIS - Telephoto: 12MP PDAF, F2.4, OIS (45°) - Wide-angle: 12MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.5/F2.4, OIS (77°) - Ultra Wide: 16MP FF, F2.2 (123°) - 0.5X/2X optical zoom, up to 10X digital zoom - 3D Depth: hQVGA Front: - Selfie: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F1.9 (80°) - 3D Depth: hQVGA |
Body | 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm, 150g | 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm, 157g | 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm, 175g (Ceramic: 198g) | 77.1 x 162.6 x 7.94mm, 198g |
AP | 7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 2.4 GHz + 1.7 GHz) 8nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.7 GHz + 2.3 GHz + 1.9 GHz) *May differ by market and mobile operator. |
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Memory | 6GB/8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB / 256GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
8GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB / 512GB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
8GB/12GB RAM (LPDDR4X), 128GB / 512GB / 1TB + MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) |
8GB + 256GB (No MicroSD) |
*May differ by market and mobile operator. *User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device features. Actual user memory will vary depending on the operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. |
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SIM Card | Single: one Nano SIM and one MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) Dual(Hybrid): one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 512GB) *May differ by market and mobile operator. *MicroSD card sold separately. |
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Battery18 | 3,100mAh (typical) | 3,400mAh (typical) | 4,100mAh (typical) | 4,500mAh (typical) |
Fast Charging compatible on wired and wireless Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare19 *Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC *Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA *May differ by market and mobile operator. |
Super Fast Charging compatible on wired with QC2.0, AFC and PD3.0 Fast Charging compatible on wireless Improved wireless charging speeds with Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare |
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OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |||
Network | Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 - 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload *May differ by market and mobile operator. |
Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LAA, LTE Cat.20 - 2.0Gbps download, 150Mbps Upload + None Standalone (NSA), Sub6 / mmWave (28G, 39G) *May differ by market and mobile operator. |
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Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024QAM - 1.2Gbps Download / 1.2Gbps Upload *May differ by market and mobile operator. Bluetooth® v 5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo*, Glonass, BeiDou*) *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. |
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Payment | NFC, MST *May differ by market and mobile operator. |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | ||
Authentication | Lock Type: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password Biometric Lock Types: Fingerprints, Face |
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Audio | Stereo speakers and earphones: Sound by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included) Audio Playback Format: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DSF, DFF, APE |
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Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
New Wearables
Samsung expanded its Galaxy wearable line expands to include the Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit/Galaxy Fit e and Galaxy Buds.
For fashion-forward consumers who want to live healthier every day, the Galaxy Watch Active is packing premium features comparable to Galaxy Watch. It comes with sporty new design that is thin and light. You can select a stylish watch face, and choose a sporty strap in a range of different colors to match your own unique style.
The Galaxy Watch Active takes a holistic approach to monitoring everything that matters most. Its exercise, sleep, stress and health tracking features make Galaxy Watch Active a personal lifestyle coach for those seeking a healthier body and mind:
- Blood Pressure Monitoring: New to the Galaxy wearable line, Galaxy Watch Active puts smarter blood pressure tracking on your wrist. Download My BP Lab, the research app jointly developed with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), directly to Galaxy Watch Active to monitor blood pressure and keep better track of your physical health every day.
- Everyday Peace of Mind: Managing stress is now less stressful with Stress Tracker on the Galaxy Watch Active. Keep your stress levels in check and guide you towards long-term health. You can start breathing exercises to bring you back in balance directly from the stress widget.
- Easy Fitness Tracking: Choose your activity and get started. It’s as easy as that. Galaxy Watch Active keeps up with you by auto-detecting when you run, bike, row, use the elliptical trainer, or start a dynamic workout. You can manually engage in more than 39 activities, set daily goals and monitor your progress.
The Galaxy Watch Active is compatible with Android and iOS and offers real-time coaching, indoor/outdoor activity tracking and features popular third-party apps—including Under Armour, Spotify and Strava. You can use your voice to control Galaxy Watch Active with Bixby’s voice capabilities which enable you to make calls or send messages without ever picking up your phone.
Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e
Made for all types of fitness enthusiasts, from casual runners to athletes, the Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e support active lifestyles. With thin, lightweight bodies, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e are easy to style and comfortable to wear all week long.
Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e automatically start tracking your activity when you walk, run, bike, row, hop on the elliptical trainer or start a general dynamic workout. You can also manually select from more than 90 different activities in the Samsung Health app on your smartphone, and Galaxy Fit/Galaxy Fit e will automatically start to track your chosen workout. Plus, with enhanced sleep analysis and smart stress management, you can monitor your wellbeing at any time of the day.
Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit e are easy to interact with on the go, thanks to a simple UX. Receive alerts and messages or check the widget which includes information synced straight from your smartphone —like alarm, calendar or weather—without ever needing to touch your phone. When you travel to a new time zone, your Galaxy Fit will also automatically display a dual-clock watch face to make it easier to manage your schedule. Both devices are water resistant of 5ATM.
Galaxy Buds
Galaxy Buds are cord-free earbuds for those who want a connected experience on the go.
Galaxy Buds offer a supreme listening experience, with sound by AKG. Enhanced Ambient Sound allows you to hear your surroundings clearly even while the buds are in your ears, so you can remain aware of your environment at the same time as you take a phone call or listen to your favorite tunes. The Adaptive Dual Microphone uses one inner microphone and one outer microphone in each earbud, so you can deliver your voice clearly in both loud and quiet environments.
Galaxy Buds keep up with you all day, with up to six hours of Bluetooth streaming, and up to five hours of calls. Plus, their compact case holds a charge for up to seven hours, and gives the Galaxy Buds 1.7 hours on a 15-minute quick charge. With wireless charging and device-to-device power sharing, you can also get a quick charging boost on the go from Galaxy S10 which is the latest Samsung smartphone.
Tehe buds integrate with Bixby on the latest Galaxy mobile devices, so you can activate your intelligent assistant quickly without ever picking up your phone. Simply use your voice to make calls, send text messages or check the battery life of your earbuds.
Samsung's newest wireless buds are more colorful, focus on music fidelity instead of fitness and aim for an AirPods-undercutting price of $130, arriving March 8.
Galaxy Watch Active Specifications | |
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Category | Feature |
Color | Silver, Black, Rose Gold, Sea Green |
Dimensions & Weight | 40mm, 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5mm, 25g |
Display | 1.1” (28mm) 360 x 360 AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
Strap | 20mm (interchangeable) |
Battery | 230mAh |
AP | Exynos 9110 Dual core 1.15 GHz |
OS | Tizen-based Wearable OS 4.0 |
Memory | 768MB RAM + 4GB Internal Memory |
Connectivity | Bluetooth®4.2, Wi-Fi b/g/n, NFC, A-GPS/Glonass |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Heart Rate Monitoring, Ambient Light |
Charge | WPC-based wireless charging |
Durability | 5ATM + IP68 / MIL-STD-810G |
Compatibility | Samsung Galaxy, Android 5.0 or above with more than 1.5GB RAM iPhone: iPhone 5 and above, iOS 9.0 or above |
Galaxy Fit / Galaxy Fit e Specifications | ||
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Category | Galaxy Fit Features | Galaxy Fit e Features |
Color | Black, Silver | Black, White, Yellow |
Display | 0.95” Full Color AMOLED 120 x 240, 282ppi |
0.74” PMOLED 64 x 128, 193 ppi |
AP | MCU Cortex M33F 96MHz + M0 16 MHz | MCU Cortex M0 96MHz |
OS | Realtime OS | Realtime OS |
Size | 18.3(W) x 44.6 (H) x 11.2(T) 24g (w/strap) |
16.0(W) x 40.2(H) x 10.9(T) 15g (w/ strap) |
Memory | 512KB internal RAM, 2048KB external RAM, 32MB external ROM |
128KB internal RAM, 4MB external ROM |
Connectivity |
BLE | BLE |
Sensor | HRM, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | HRM, Accelerometer |
Battery | 120mAh | 70mAh |
Charge | NFC Wireless | Pogo |
Durability | 5ATM water resistance MIL STD 810G |
5ATM water resistance MIL STD 810G |
Compatibility |
Samsung Galaxy, Android 5.0 or above with more than 1.5GB RAM iPhone: iPhone 5 and above, iOS 9.0 or above |
Galaxy Buds Specifications | |
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Category | Feature |
Color | Black, White, Yellow |
Size | Earbud: 17.5 (W) x 19.4 (D) x 22.3 (H) mm / Case: 38.8 (W) x 70 (D) x 26.5 (H) mm |
Weight | Earbud: 5.6g per earbud / Case: 39.6g |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Hall, Touch, Ear on/off detection |
Battery | Earbud: 58mAh / Charging case: 252mAh |
USB | Type-C |
Speaker | 5.8pi Dynamic Driver |
Compatibility | Android 5.0 or later, RAM 1.5GB or above |
Audio | Audio Codec: SBC, AAC, Scalable (Samsung proprietary) |