Samsung Will Launch Its First 5G Smartphone By Next Year Jointly With Verizon - Report
Samsung and Verizon have officially announced that the first commercial 5G smartphone will be launched in US by first half of 2019.
San Francisco, Dec 4: US telecom carrier Verizon and Samsung have announced to jointly launch one of the first commercial 5G smartphones in the US in the first half of 2019. The two companies are set to unveil a proof of concept, powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform with the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem and antenna modules, at the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit in Maui, Hawaii, this week. Apple Won’t Be Launching its First 5G iPhone Until 2020.
"Together, Samsung and Verizon have made huge gains in bringing 5G commercial services to consumers in several cities. Now, we are partnering to create a smartphone to put the power of 5G in the palm of your hand," he added.
5G mobility service will provide massive bandwidth, greater opportunities for connectivity and improved network reliability. Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Not Be Like Any Other Android or Other iPhone; Release Date, Price, Specifications & Rumours.
When fully implemented, it will offer capacity and download speed many times faster than today's 4G LTE network. Along with network latency that is faster than the blink of an eye. Samsung OLED Technology Leaked: 11 People Charged For Selling Secrets To Chinese Company For $14 Million
"We're proud to work alongside innovative partners like Verizon and Qualcomm Technologies to deliver a smartphone that will fundamentally transform how people work and play," said Justin Denison, Senior Vice President, Mobile Product Strategy and Marketing at Samsung Electronics America.
Samsung, which is set to launch world's first foldable smartphone early 2019, has partnered with Verizon on its 5G Home offering since the beginning of 2018.
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