In a time when a global pandemic has reduced work and leisure into one single space – our homes – and the line between the two has been blurred drastically, the need to transition from work to play (and vice versa) seamlessly is more essential now than ever.
We’re talking about working remotely, participating in conference calls from the comforts of our home, meeting our family and friends virtually, online-based learning, the list goes on. So, it only makes sense to expect our mobile phones and tablets to function faster and better to meet our ever-demanding daily needs, right?
Well, Samsung took note of our fast-changing reality and gave its Galaxy series some serious upgrades to meet the expectations and demands we have of our gadgets to help us navigate the next normal.
Unveiling an all-new suite of Galaxy devices at its first-ever virtual event live-streamed from Korea, president and head of mobile communications business of Samsung Electronics, Dr. TM Roh shares, “Never before have we relied on technology like we are today. It’s how we are staying connected as we navigate the extraordinary challenges faced around the world.
Technology must make life easier, not more complex. That’s why we have introduced five new power devices. Alone, these devices are powerful tools to help you maximise work and play. Together, as part of the Galaxy ecosystem, they work together seamlessly so you can spend your time focused on what matters most.”
AVENUE ONE attended the virtual event and brings you a first look at the Galaxy 2020 collection, which comprises Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch3.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 & Note20 Ultra
Dubbed the most powerful Note series yet, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 collection is a productivity powerhouse that works like a computer and lets you game like a pro.
The series comes in two versions: Galaxy Note20 Ultra, designed for Note fans who demand the ultimate in power and productivity, and Galaxy Note20, for broader Note users looking to maximise their time for work and play. Both are built for efficiency, so you have more time to stay connected with the people you love.
The Galaxy Note20 series is built with a new enhanced intelligent processor, said to be the fastest processor of all Galaxy devices. It comes in two new bigger sizes: 6.7″ display on the Galaxy Note20 and 6.9″ display on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers a vivid and bright Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and 120Hz refresh rate, delivering buttery smooth visuals on Samsung’s best screen yet, which automatically adjusts to the content you are viewing to optimise battery life. Sporting an all-day intelligent battery and Super Fast Charging capabilities, you can get more than 50% charge in just 30 minutes.
The upcoming 5G technology is also implemented in the Note20 series, so the benefits of hyper-fast speed to retrieve anything you need is literally just a tap away with the power of Galaxy 5G. Thanks to Samsung Knox, Samsung’s mobile security platform, you can also be confident that your Galaxy Note20 series hardware and software is proactively secured end-to-end.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra is equipped with UWB, enabling Nearby Share to reach a new level of quick and easy sharing with your family and friends. With it, all you need to do is to simply point the Galaxy Note20 Ultra to other UWB-equipped Galaxy devices and Nearby Share will automatically list the people you’re facing on to the top of your sharing panel. Future UWB functionality will also help you find things more accurately with AR technology and unlock your home as a digital key.
With 21:9 aspect ratio and 24fps recording, the Galaxy Note20 series’ 8K camera now gives you access to ultra-high resolution and a professional quality video experience. For cinematic-style videos, use the powerful Pro Video mode with pro-grade focus, audio, exposure, zoom speed control, and 120 fps video at FHD.
Now with the advanced Samsung DeX, you can wirelessly connect the Galaxy Note20 series to a smart TV when you need a bigger screen. This special feature allows you to manage two screens simultaneously so you can text with your friends on the Galaxy Note20 series while watching a video in a smart TV.
On top of all of that, the Galaxy Note20 series also comes with new S Pen and Samsung Notes features, which provide an even more powerful experience that extends to Galaxy Tab S7 series for flexibility and convenience.
A favourite among Note loyalists and multitaskers, the Galaxy Note20 series’ enhanced S Pen offers the ultimate writing experience so you can capture your ideas whenever inspiration strikes. With significant improvements in the latency aspect, the S Pen in the Galaxy Note20 series now has more life-like precision that gives you more accuracy and responsiveness.
With Samsung deepening its relationship with long-standing partner, Microsoft, that has allowed the Galaxy Note20 series and your Windows PC to work together seamlessly.
To help you capture, edit and share your ideas across your phone, tablet or Windows 10 PC, Samsung Notes app features auto-save and syncing capabilities, so lost work becomes a thing of the past and you can pick up right where you left off as you move from device to device. There’s also Samsung Notes, which helps to easily straighten your messy handwriting into legible penmanship.
Giving feedback is also easier now that you can annotate and highlight PDFs in Samsung Notes app. Record audio as you jot down notes, and just tap a word in your notes to go to that moment in the recording. And keep it all organised with a new, intuitive folder management that makes everything easier to find.
The tech giant is also bringing its Microsoft partnership to the entertainment side of the Galaxy Note20 series, taking mobile play to the next level.
By mid-September, you can play over 100 Xbox games on your phone or tablet, directly from the cloud (beta) with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, including hits like Minecraft Dungeons and Gears 55. The Galaxy Note20 series gaming experience is further elevated with its AI game booster and Bluetooth audio response optimisation, and 240Hz touch latency on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.
Both the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra come in new Mystic colours – soft gender-neutral tones with a brand new, textured haze effect that cuts down on fingerprint marks and smudges. You can choose from Mystic Green, Mystic Gray or the signature Mystic Bronze for Galaxy Note20, while Galaxy Note20 Ultra comes in Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, and Mystic White.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 & S7+
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are two versatile tablets that combine the power of a PC, the flexibility of a tablet, and the connectivity of a smartphone. Building on Samsung’s legacy of Galaxy 5G leadership, these tablets are designed to unlock seamless video-conferencing, fast downloads, and virtually lag-free streaming.
Featuring a powerful processor, 120Hz refresh rate as well as an improved S Pen with similar capabilities as the Galaxy Note20 series, the Galaxy Tab S7 series will empower you to get more done in less time while also helping us get the most out of our downtime.
These tablets also make it easier than ever to work across multiple devices. When there’s no Wi-Fi network in sight, you can use Auto Hotspot to automatically tether other Galaxy devices to your 5G-enabled tablet. And with Nearby Share, you can effortlessly transmit files to nearby contacts. Use your Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ to extend your Samsung PC with second screen, so you can choose between duplicating and extending your display.
For users who want even more space to work, play, and create, Galaxy Tab S7+ offers an extra-large 12.4” Super AMOLED display.
Maximise your productivity even further with tools such as Samsung Notes, S Pen, Book Cover Keyboard and Bluetooth mouse for a complete computing experience.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3
Meet your new health manager-slash-fitness-buddy in the Samsung Galaxy Watch3, a next-generation companion for managing your routines, smashing your fitness goals, and taking ownership over your health.
Built with premium materials and a slimmed-down version of the popular rotating bezel, the Galaxy Watch3 features the craftsmanship of a classic luxury timepiece, while still being comfortable enough to wear all day and all night. But this smartwatch isn’t just appealing to the eye—it’s also the centre of your wellness experience, sporting Samsung’s most expansive health suite yet.
With the Blood Oxygen feature, you can measure and track oxygen saturation over time, for fitness and wellness purposes. The new Samsung Health Monitor app on Galaxy Watch3 offers cuff-less blood pressure and electrocardiogram measurements, available in markets where these features have been authorised.
When a potential fall is detected, your location will be sent immediately to pre-designated contacts. Its Running Analysis feature will help you run better, improve form, and prevent injuries, while VO2 Max follows your cardio progress to provide insight into oxygen consumption. For those who want to stay fit while being at home, Samsung Health offers more than 120 different home training programs so you can track your workout progress on your watch.
The Galaxy Watch3 will be available in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm in three colours – Mystic Bronze, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Black (depending on the size and variant chosen).
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
With a new design and comfortable fit, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are like nothing you’ve seen or worn before. Combining AKG’s sound expertise with a bigger, 12mm speaker (compared to Galaxy Buds+) along with a bass duct, the Galaxy Buds Life delivers audio that sounds deep and rich, you can enjoy music the way the artist intended.
The wireless earbuds come with three microphones and Voice Pickup Unit so you can feel like you’re in the same room as your loved ones, even when you’re apart. These also feature Active Noise Cancellation for open type bringing the best of both live and spacious sound quality, with the ability for you to tune in (or out) of the world around you. Get lost in your favourite podcast or an audio book without missing the train’s announcement.
The Galaxy Buds Live will be available in three colourways: Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black.
Bonus: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
Samsung continues to pioneer an entirely new category of mobile devices by introducing the next generation of foldable smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2.
After releasing two foldable devices and listening to user feedback on the most requested upgrades and new features, Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold2 with meaningful innovations that offer users enhanced refinements and unique foldable user experiences. Galaxy Z Fold2 combines the portability and flexibility of a smartphone with the power and screen size of a tablet for ultimate productivity.
Whether folded or unfolded, you can enjoy a luxury mobile experience with Galaxy Z Fold2’s premium design. The Galaxy Z Fold2 comes packed with two edge-to-edge, nearly bezel-less Infinity-O Displays. The cover screen is 6.2″ and the massive main screen is 7.6″, making them both larger than the Galaxy Fold.
With its sleek design and refined engineering, the Galaxy Z Fold2 comes in two stunning Mystic colours: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. For users who seek a unique premium design, Samsung is again collaborating with iconic New York fashion house Thom Browne to deliver a limited-edition Galaxy Z Fold2 Thom Browne Edition.
Samsung will be sharing more details on the Galaxy Z Fold2 on its website and social media channels come 1 September.
Where to buy the all-new Samsung Galaxy collection and prices
Officially, the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Watch3, and Galaxy Buds Live series will be available in Singapore from 21 August 2020.
Starting today (6 August) however, you can pre-order or register your interest for the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Watch3, and Galaxy Buds Live.
Here’s the complete price list of the new Samsung Galaxy 2020 ecosystem, plus where you can pre-order or register your interest for the devices:
Samsung Galaxy Note20 series
Here’s the official price list of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series:
- Galaxy Note20: S$1,398
- Galaxy Note20 5G: S$1,548
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G: S$1,898
All consumers who pre-order the flagship Galaxy Note20 series will be entitled to the following complimentary pre-order exclusives upon successful payment for and collection or delivery of their pre-order.
- Galaxy Note20 and Note20 5G: Galaxy Buds+ (Black) worth S$268
- Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G: Galaxy Buds Live (Bronze) worth S$288
You can visit the following telco operator websites for more information on pre-order and registration of interest for the Galaxy Note20, Note20 5G, and Note20 Ultra 5G: M1, Singtel, and StarHub.
Consumers who pre-order any of the Galaxy Note20 devices from telco operators can collect their devices from 17 August 2020. Customers of M1 and Singtel can opt to collect their devices through in-store collection, delivery or POPStation collection, while StarHub customers can receive their devices via delivery only.
You can also also pre-order the Galaxy Note20 series without contract via the Samsung Online Store or by visiting the following Samsung Experience Stores during their opening hours:
- Central: 313@Somerset, Bugis Junction, Chinatown Point, and VivoCity
- East: Bedok Mall and Tampines Mall
- North: Causeway Point and NEX
- West: Jurong Point and Westgate
Collection for pre-orders from the Samsung Online Store will begin from 17 August 2020 via in-person collection at Samsung Experience Store or delivery. Those who opt to pre-order via walk-in at the Samsung Experience Store can collect their devices in-store from 17 August 2020.
Pre-order for the Galaxy Note20 series will also be available in-store at Takashimaya Department Store and online at Best Denki, Challenger/Hachi, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, and KrisShop as well as the Samsung official e-store on Lazada and Shopee.
A variety of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series is also available, retailing between S$38 and S$98. There’s also the Samsung Concierge Care Pack that you can consider getting for your device – find out more here.
For those who prefer to experience the product before making their purchase, Samsung offers a new Galaxy Test Drive programme which provides consumers with the opportunity to test out the all-new Galaxy Note20, Note20 5G, and Note20 Ultra 5G without heading down to the stores.
If you’re interested, you can book an appointment here starting today for a complimentary 15-minute session with a product demo kit delivered right at your door step. Appointments will be available from 8 August 2020 between 10am and 9pm daily, subject to slot availability.
To further provide consumers with a safer, more convenient way to shop online, Samsung has also launched a virtual promoter (vPromoter) service. You can simply launch a video call with its vPromoters for a personalised in-store shopping experience with experts guiding you along every step of your shopping journey; a one-way video option is also available as well.
The service is available from 6 August 2020 between 11am and 9pm daily for mobile products, and 9am to 9pm for other Samsung products. Learn more about Samsung’s vPromoters here.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series
Here’s the official price list of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series:
- Galaxy Tab S7 Wi-Fi: S$998
- Galaxy Tab S7 LTE: S$1,098 for 128GB and S$1,298 for 256GB
- Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi: S$1,598
- Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G: S$1,798
All consumers who pre-order the Galaxy Tab S7 series will be entitled to a complimentary set of the Keyboard Cover (worth up to S$358), upon successful full payment for and collection or delivery of their pre-order.
Pre-order and registration of interest for the Galaxy Tab S7 series will be available through these telco operators only: M1 and Singtel. The entire series will be available via Starhub on the official launch date of 21 August 2020.
Consumers who pre-order their Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ from telco operators can collect their devices from 17 August 2020. Customers of M1 and Singtel can opt to collect their devices through in-store collection, delivery or POPStation collection.
You can also also pre-order the Galaxy Tab S7 series without contract via the Samsung Online Store or by visiting the Samsung Experience Stores island-wide during their opening hours.
Consumers who choose to pre-order their Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ from the Samsung Online Store will receive their devices via delivery or through click-and-collect at Samsung Experience Stores from 17 August 2020. Consumers who opt to pre-order via walk-in at the Samsung Experience Store can collect their devices in-store from 17 August 2020 by appointment.
Pre-order for the Galaxy Tab S7 series will also be available in-store at Takashimaya Department Store and online at Best Denki, Challenger/Hachi, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, and KrisShop as well as the Samsung official e-store in Lazada and Shopee.
The Galaxy Tab S7 series will first be available in Mystic Black, so delivery of pre-ordered Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+ Wi-Fi, and Tab S7+ 5G in Mystic Bronze will only be available from 7 September 2020 onwards.
A variety of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series is available between S$118 and S$358. There’s also a Samsung Trade Up programme that lets you trade-in your old eligible mobile and tablet devices via the Samsung Online Store from 17 September 2020 or by visiting any Samsung Experience Stores from 21 August 2020. You can find out more information about the list of eligible devices and the trade-in programme here.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3
Here’s the official price list of the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 series:
- Galaxy Watch3 Bluetooth: S$648 for 41mm and S$698 for 45mm
- Galaxy Watch3 LTE: S$798 for 41mm and S$848 for 45mm
- Galaxy Watch3 BT Titanium: S$948 (only available at a later date)
Consumers can pre-order their Galaxy Watch3 via the Samsung Online Store or via Samsung’s official e-store on Lazada.
Those who pre-order the Galaxy Watch3 will be entitled to a complimentary 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank (worth S$98), upon successful full payment for and collection or delivery of their pre-order.
Consumers who choose to pre-order their Galaxy Watch3 from the Samsung Online Store can collect their devices from 17 August 2020 via in-person collection at Samsung Experience Store or delivery.
From 21 August 2020 onwards, the Galaxy Watch3 will be available for purchase at the local telco operators (M1, Singtel, and StarHub), major consumer electronics & IT stores, Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores as well as online at the Samsung official e-store on Lazada and Shopee.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live retails for S$288 and are available for pre-order via the Samsung Online Store or via the Samsung official e-store on Lazada.
All consumers who pre-order the Galaxy Buds Live will be entitled to a complimentary 10,000mAh Wireless Power Bank (worth S$98), upon successful full payment for and collection or delivery of their pre-order.
Those who choose to pre-order their Galaxy Buds Live from the Samsung Online Store can collect their devices from 17 August 2020 via in-person collection at Samsung Experience Store or delivery.
From 21 August 2020 onwards, the Galaxy Buds Live will be available for purchase at the local telco operators (M1, Singtel, and StarHub), major consumer electronics & IT stores, Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores as well as online at the Samsung official e-store on Lazada and Shopee.
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