Expansion to 130 Countries by End of September
Galaxy Buds+ Provided to Buyers in August
Local reporters attending the 'Galaxy Note20' launch event held in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 18th are experiencing the product.
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Samsung Electronics will launch its second half strategic smartphone, the 'Galaxy Note20' series, in 70 countries on the 21st.
On the 21st, Samsung Electronics announced that it will release the Galaxy Note20 in 70 countries worldwide, including Korea, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and across Europe, as well as Thailand and Vietnam, and plans to expand to 130 countries by mid-September.
The Galaxy Note20 features an S Pen that offers dramatically faster response speed and a natural writing feel, and supports Xbox Game Pass, allowing users to enjoy games through the cloud. It is equipped with a 108-megapixel camera and a professional video mode. The price is 1,199,000 KRW for the Galaxy Note20 and 1,452,000 KRW for the Ultra model.
Samsung Electronics will provide various benefits to Galaxy Note20 series buyers until the end of this month. As gifts, customers can choose one from ▲ wireless earphones 'Galaxy Buds+' ▲ Xbox game controller and 3-month Game Pass package ▲ Nemonic mini printer ▲ Samsung Care+ 1-year subscription. Additionally, content benefits such as a 4-month free trial of YouTube Premium and a Galaxy Store welcome package will be offered.
On the 6th, attendees at Samsung Electronics' 'Galaxy Note20' launch event held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, are experiencing the Galaxy Note20.
Samsung Electronics is conducting Galaxy Note20 launch events online for media and partners depending on the situation in each country, or operating offline events and experience stores with thorough quarantine systems in place.
In Korea, since the 8th, Samsung has been operating 'Galaxy Studio' at five locations including Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, which has established a safe quarantine experience process. They have introduced 'My Galaxy Studio,' a non-face-to-face experience platform where users can communicate one-on-one with experts via video and try out features.
Samsung Electronics will hold 'Galaxy Fan Party at Home,' an event for Galaxy fans, online on the 21st to coincide with the launch date. It will be broadcast live through the fan party dedicated app and Samsung Electronics' official YouTube and Facebook channels. The program will include performances, content, and quiz shows to interact with fans in real time.
Samsung Electronics plans to support software updates that allow existing flagship smartphones to use improved Samsung Notes, Samsung DeX wireless connection, professional video mode, and other features introduced in the Galaxy Note20. In Korea, software updates will begin on the 24th, starting with the Galaxy S20.
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