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Samsung Galaxy M Series To Receive Android 9 Pie Based OneUI Update Next Month

Samsung introduced a new lineup of online exclusive smartphones called the Galaxy M back in the month of January, replacing the On series. The devices launched in the beginning included the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 which were soon followed by the launch of the Galaxy M30 in the month of February. The series represented a shift in strategy for the company; and was announced in a bid to compete with the ever-increasing presence and popularity of Chinese smartphone OEMs such as Xiaomi, Honor and Realme. However, all the devices in the Galaxy M lineup run on the slightly dated Android 8 Oreo and the company’s ExperienceUI on top. Now, Samsung has announced all the handsets in the series will receive the OneUI update running on the latest Android 9 Pie soon.

OneUI: What Has Changed?

OneUI On The Galaxy S10

Samsung first introduced its latest OneUI software in the month of November last year. It introduces a complete design overhaul for the User Interface (UI) the company will provide with the Android 9 Pie update on its smartphones. Key features of the OneUI include improved one hand navigation by placing major information in the bottom half of the display. The software also introduces Dark Mode, a feature that has been requested by users for a while now. When activated, it turns certain areas of the UI black in colour, which is easier on the eyes at night; and also gives an aesthetically different look to the software. Other features include bigger, and more streamlined icon designs and a cut down on the bloatware shipped with the smartphone.

Android Pie On Galaxy M Series

Galaxy M20

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Like mentioned previously, Samsung has announced that the Android Pie based OneUI update; will be received by all the smartphones in the Galaxy M lineup. It will be an Over The Air (OTA) update so users will get a notification as soon as it is available for their devices. According to the company, installing OneUI on the Galaxy M handsets should see an improvement in their performance, which is appreciated. The rollout for the Android Pie update for the smartphones will begin on the 3rd of June 2019.

May 24, 2019
Samsung Launches Budget Galaxy M10 & Galaxy M20 Smartphones In India
After a long wait, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy M-Series of smartphones in India which are focused toward the young millennials. The company claims that these smartphones are designed and developed while keeping Indian consumers in mind. Samsung has initially launched two smartphones which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. Both smartphones are laden with good features and have a modern design.

Samsung Galaxy M10

Out of the two newly launched smartphone, the Galaxy M10 is the more affordable and less feature-rich device. It has a 6.2-inch PLS TFT display with a small waterdrop notch up top and a pixel density of 1480 x 720 px. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery. Samsung has promised Android 9 updates with the One UI for both phones. For photography, the device has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 5 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. The device can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M10 packs the Exynos 7870 SoC which consists of and Octa-Core CPU and Mali T830 MP1 GPU. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a bottom mounted Micro-USB port for charging and data transfer.

Samsung Galaxy M20

The Samsung Galaxy M20 is the more expensive and feature-rich out of the two newly launched devices. On the front of the device sits a 6.3-inch PLS LCD display with a pixel density of 2340 x 1080 px and a small waterdrop notch up top. The smartphone is powered by a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery which also supports fast charging. Like the Galaxy M10, it also runs on Android 8.1 Oreo.

The Galaxy M20 is kitted with an Exynos 7914 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali G71-MP2 GPU. For photography, the smartphone has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 8 MP front sensor and dual f/1.9 aperture equipped 13 MP + f/2.2 aperture equipped 5 MP rear camera sensors. It can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps from both the front and rear camera sensors. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, 4G VoLTE and a bottom mounted USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. For safely and securely unlocking the device it features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Price

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Both the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 are priced aggressively are available in Blue colour option. The Galaxy M-Series smartphones will be exclusively available online via Amazon.in and Samsung’s official website. Pricing and storage option for the devices are as follows:
- Galaxy M10 2 GB + 16 GB: Rs. 7,990
- Galaxy M10 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 8,990
- Galaxy M20 3 GB + 32 GB: Rs. 10,990
- Galaxy M20 4 GB + 64 GB: Rs. 12,990
January 28, 2019
Galaxy M10 Geekbench Result Leaked, Reveals Key Specifications

Samsung is about to launch an all-new lineup of smartphones called the M-Series. According to Samsung, the M-Series of smartphones are designed and developed for young millennials. The company has revealed that these smartphones will be packed with large batteries, powerful chipsets and will have a modern design. The upcoming series will be the first online-only range of mobile phones that the company will launch in India. Reportedly the company will launch two new smartphones initially which will be called Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. The user manual of the Galaxy M20 was previously leaked which revealed information about its looks and features. Freshly the younger Galaxy M10 was spotted on Geekbench’s website.

Geekbench Score Galaxy M20

The Geekbench listing registers a Samsung smartphone with model number SM-M105G which apparently is the M10. The device scores as a single-core score of 725 and a multi-core score of 3641 points. However real world scores could differ depending on the optimisation of the software.

According to the Geekbench listing, the Galaxy M10 features the Exynos 7870 chipset that consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali T830 GPU. The device in the listing has 2 GB of RAM, however, Samsung is expected to launch higher RAM capacity variants as well. The Galaxy M10 shockingly runs on Android 8.1 Oreo but at the time of official launch, Samsung might unveil the device with latest Android 9.0 Pie.

Launch Date, Price And Availability

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The Galaxy M10 along with the Galaxy M20 is set to launch on 29 February in India and will be exclusively available on Amazon.in and Samsung’s own website. The Galaxy M10 is expected to be priced under Rs 10,000.

January 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M10 And M20 Price Leak, Starts At Rs 7,990

Samsung is set to launch an all-new lineup of smartphones called the M-Series. The company claims that the upcoming smartphones will pack big batteries, powerful processors and will have a contemporary design language. Samsung is expected to launch two M-series smartphones initially which include the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20. The prices of both the devices have leaked before their official unveiling and they are very competitively priced.

Price And Features

As the name scheming suggests, the Galaxy M10 will be the more affordable device out of the two. Both the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 will have a waterdrop notch display and long battery life. The leaked user manual of the elder M20 suggests that it has dual rear cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Although it is not yet official, reportedly the Galaxy M10 will also have dual rear cameras. Also, both smartphones will support fast charging and will feature a USB Type-C connector.

Previous reports claimed that the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 will be priced under Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively and the fresh leak supports the claim. IANS (Indo-Asian News Service), a credible news source state that the base variant of the Galaxy M10 will cost Rs 7,990 and the base variant of the Galaxy M20 will cost Rs 10,990. Pricing for both the smartphones seems to be aggressive. However, Samsung will authenticate or dismiss these claims at the official launch of M-Series smartphones.

Launch Date and Availability

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The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones are set to launch on 29 January in India. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M-series will be the first online-only smartphone lineup for the country. The devices will be exclusively available on Amazon.in and Samsung’s own website.

January 19, 2019
Samsung Confirms Galaxy M Series India Launch Date
Samsung is about to launch a budget lineup of smartphones, the M-Series. The M-Series smartphones have leaked online on several instances and the company has officially announced the launch date of the upcoming lineup. According to Samsung officials, the Galaxy M-Series smartphones will focus on camera performance, large display, long battery life and powerful processors. Oddly Samsung has planned to launch the M-Series smartphones in India ahead of a global launch. This move comes in an effort to take on companies like Xiaomi that in the past launched devices first in India.

Galaxy M-Series Details

In an interview with Reuters, a Senior Samsung executive revealed some details and backstory of the upcoming Galaxy M-Series smartphone. The executive shared that Indian has been an important market for the company and it will remain so in the future. The executive also revealed that the new Galaxy M smartphones will be manufactured in India and will range between Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000.

The M-Series smartphones will be sold online on Amazon.in and through Samsung’s own website. It will allow the company to keep costs of the device low as online-only sales model will eliminate some expenses that are incurred in an offline sales model.

What We Know So Far

Samsung is expected to launch two new smartphones that will carry the following monikers:
- Galaxy M10
- Galaxy M20
Out of the two devices, the Galaxy M20 will pack more features and also cost more. Leaks from the past suggest that the upcoming smartphones will feature the Samsung Exynos 7 series SoCs. Another leak suggests that the mid-range M20 is powered by a humongous 5,000 mAh battery.

Additionally, the devices will feature Samsung Infinity-V display and dual rear cameras and 3x faster charging. However precise details and specifications of the smartphone will only be revealed at the time of its official launch.

Launch Date

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Samsung has announced that the Galaxy M smartphones will launch on 28 January 2019 in India. A ‘Notify Me‘ page of the upcoming devices is already online.
January 14, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M10 Spotted At FCC

Samsung is all set to launch a new mid-series of smartphones that will carry the ‘Galaxy M’ branding. The Galaxy M20 was previously leaked with an octa-core processor and a jumbo 5,000 mAh. It’s younger sibling, the Galaxy M10 has also received FCC’s approval. The FCC listing provides information about the key specifications of the Galaxy M10.

Galaxy M10 Specifications

According to the FCC listing, the upcoming Galaxy M10 has a length of 155.7 mm and a width of 75.8 mm. However, there is no information about the thickness and weight of the device. The front of the smartphone has an overall diagonal length of 6.5 inches or 165.5 mm while the size of the display is 6.03 inch or 153.2 mm.

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy M10 supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. Although the listing does not provide the battery capacity details of the device, it does provide the model number of the battery which is “EB-BA750ABN”. The same battery is also present on the previously launched Galaxy A8s and it has a capacity of 3,400 mAh.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M10 features the Exynos 7870 SoC. The Exynos 7870 is manufactured using 14 nm FinFET process and it consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali-T830 GPU. The eight Cortex-A53 cores are clocked at a frequency of 1.6 GHz. While the FCC listing does not reveal the camera details, but according to Nashville Chatter Galaxy M10 will have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front selfie camera.

Price And Launch

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The official price of the Galaxy M10 will only be revealed at the time of its launch but going by the specifications it can a sub 15k smartphone. The smartphone is expected to launch in Q1 of 2019.

January 1, 2019