Unveiled in a streamed presentation, the S21 device with a 6.2 inch display is
available for order at an entry price of $800 for US customers.
The global smartphone leader also unveiled the 6.7 inch S21 Plus and premium
S21 Ultra handsets, with a 6.8 inch display..
"We are living in a mobile-first world, and with so many of us working
remotely and spending more time at home, we wanted to deliver a smartphone
experience that meets the rigorous multimedia demands of our continuously
changing routines," said TM Roh, head of mobile communications for
Samsung Electronics.
The move follows Apple's decision to largely hold the line on prices for its
iPhone while offering a range of handsets at various price points.
Samsung's new lineup will range up to a $1,200 starting price for its Ultra
S21, the most feature-rich device in the group.
The company touted its improved processors and camera technology and new
design.
"Samsung somehow found a way to make the slab-with-camera-cutout design more
visually interesting than in the past," said Avi Greengart, an analyst with
the research firm Techsponential.
The new handsets also offer edge-to-edge display to allow for a lighter device
and automatic adjustments for blue light to reduce eye strain.
Greengart said the new smartphones "look better in real life than in photos"
and that "distinctive design should not be underestimated as an indicator to
consumers that the phone is different and new."
Samsung has been at or near the top of the smartphone market in recent years
and sold an estimated 80 million handsets in the third quarter, ahead of
Chinese firms Huawei and Xiaomi and US-based Apple.
The smartphone market has been roiled by the global coronavirus pandemic, with
the economy in turmoil but with consumers more reliant on their devices.
Samsung's release, on the final day of the digital-only Consumer Electronics
Show, comes earlier than usual, according to Greengart and "undercuts
Samsung's main competitor, Apple's iPhone 12, on price as well."
"For those who are not price sensitive, Samsung is not forgetting early
adopters who are willing to pay above $1,000 for the biggest and best," the
analyst added.
ALSO READ: Hot take: Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup
"Anyone coming from a phone from two or three years ago will find the camera,
display, and battery improvements significant enough to be worth the upgrade."
-- Agence France-Presse
This article first appeared on GMA Network.
Enjoyed the article? We are a team of volunteers who want to provide relevant and factual information. We appreciate any amount of donation to keep the inspiring stories from our team coming! 🙏
No comments:
Post a Comment