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Samsung

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Chairman / President

Lee Jae-yong

CEO / Managing Director

Han Jong-hee

CFO / Finance Director

Park Hark Kyu

Industry

Conglomerate

Website

samsung.com

Headquarters address

129 Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Stock Code

KRX:005930

Year founded

1938

South Korea

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Semiconductors

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11 Aug 2022 - 5:19PM

Smartphones

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17 May 2021 - 3:17PM

Smartphones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 vs Apple’s iPhone 12: which is 2021’s best phone?

BTS’s Jimin stands behind the new Galaxy S21 phone for a reason: lightweight and with a telephoto lens, it’s capable of giving even Apple’s new iPhone 12 a run for its money

10 Nov 2021 - 1:10PMvideocam

So which is better? Samsung's Galaxy S21 or Apple’s iPhone 12 (R)? Photo: @VerticalHoldAU/ Twitter; @miracase.official/ Instagram

Samsung Electronics

Video | 3 days with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

28 Aug 2020 - 5:40PM

Smartphones

Why did some Samsung smartphones crash in China on May 23?

Users failed to update their phones to before the lunar calendar’s leap month kicked in

26 May 2020 - 4:21PM

Smartphones

Zooming in 100x on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t as cool as it sounds

It’s difficult to take a good shot at 100x zoom, but other zoom levels offer better result

15 Jun 2020 - 1:04PMvideocam

You still need to hold the phone very steady at 30x zoom.

Samsung Electronics

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable phone you shouldn’t buy

It’s a big phone that folds up into a neat square, but it’s not worth US$1,400

15 Jun 2020 - 1:06PMvideocam

Smartphones

Huawei ships nearly as many 5G phones as Samsung

Huawei shipped 8 million 5G phones in the first quarter, possibly aided by China’s rapid rollout of 5G networks

29 Apr 2020 - 6:59PM

Vivo

Vivo tops Samsung in India for the first time

But analysts caution a tough quarter ahead

27 Apr 2020 - 7:04PM

Mumbai Indians celebrate their win in the final cricket match of the Indian Premier League in 2019 with a trophy decorated with Vivo-branded ribbons. (Picture: Mahesh Kumar A./AP Photo)

Smartphones

The Galaxy S20 Ultra has lots of features that look better on paper

At $1,400, Samsung’s new phone offers powerful specs and overhyped camera features

15 Jun 2020 - 1:07PMvideocam

The S20 Ultra is the biggest flagship phone Samsung has ever made.

Gadgets

Will Covid-19 change gadget shopping?

In the age of social distancing, people might not want to handle fingerprint-smudged smartphones on display

4 Apr 2020 - 5:18AM

Smartphones

Smartphone sales plummet 40% because of Covid-19

Despite the downturn, Xiaomi overtook Huawei to become the third most popular brand

20 Mar 2020 - 2:53PM

Smartphones

Nubia's 5G gaming phone has a screen with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate

The new Nubia Red Magic comes with a 144Hz display, higher than what Samsung, Razer and Asus offer

13 Mar 2020 - 7:12PM

The Nubia 5G Red Magic phone comes in three colors and is equipped with high-end specs. (Picture: Nubia)

Gadgets

Chinese smart TVs face pushback over ads

Most smart TVs from leading brands show ads, including those from Samsung, LG, Vizio, Xiaomi, and Sharp

12 Mar 2020 - 10:14PM

Smart TVs have ushered in a new era of connectivity, but they’re also showing ads where we don’t expect them. (Picture: Shutterstock)

Oppo

Oppo is going after Samsung with the new Oppo Find X2 flagship

Chinese phone maker unveils first new phone in its premium Find X series after two years, introducing a 120Hz display to take on the Samsung Galaxy S20

6 Mar 2020 - 6:00PM

Huawei

Scalpers in China sell Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs for twice the price

The brand new device, which will ship internationally without Google apps, sold out in first-round sales in China

6 Mar 2020 - 4:13PM

Oppo

The world’s most popular Chinese smartphone for 2019 isn’t from Huawei

Apple’s iPhones and Samsung handsets were among the top 10 bestsellers, but the Oppo A5 was also a big hit

3 Mar 2020 - 2:31PM

The Oppo A5 currently sells for less than US$200 in China. (Picture: Oppo)

Foldable phones

Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs is listed in China for US$300 less than in other countries

More than 480,000 people signed up to be notified about when the Mate Xs goes on sale

27 Feb 2020 - 3:49PM

Gadgets

Here’s where your favorite gadgets are made, from the Nintendo Switch to Apple AirPods Pro

The trade war, rising labor costs and now the coronavirus outbreak has companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Tesla and even China’s own DJI looking for manufacturers outside China

19 Feb 2020 - 7:10PM

Xiaomi

Xiaomi CEO takes a swipe at Samsung Galaxy S20 while promoting Mi 10

Lei Jun says 108-megapixel camera will become a trend

13 Feb 2020 - 1:26PM

The launch of Xiaomi’s Mi 10 coincides with Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary. The company was founded in April 2010. (Picture: Xiaomi via Weibo)

Foldable phones

The curious case of cheap foldable phones from Pablo Escobar’s brother

Company founded by sibling of late Colombian drug lord says it’s sourcing cheap from China and selling cheap worldwide, but some customers are getting skeptical

13 Feb 2020 - 3:43PM

Escobar Inc. says the initial production of its second foldable phone, which it calls “the real Samsung killer,” is limited to 200,000 units. (Picture: Escobar Inc.)

Smartphones

After Apple, Samsung closes China store due to coronavirus

The deadly virus could have an impact on smartphone sales and deliveries

14 Feb 2020 - 6:19PM

CES

TV makers want to you watch TikTok videos on vertical TVs

China’s TCL, Skyworth and Hisense join Samsung at CES with their own TVs that rotate to portrait mode

16 Feb 2020 - 6:55PM

Cybersecurity

Why are Samsung smartphones talking to servers in China?

Galaxy 10+ user finds that Samsung’s Device Care tool is powered by Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360

16 Feb 2020 - 6:58PM

Smartphones from the Galaxy S10 series displayed during the Samsung Unpacked event on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco. (Picture: Justin Sullivan/AFP)

Foldable phones

CES reminds us that foldable screens aren’t going away

From Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold to a TCL foldable phone prototype, it looks like flexible screens might take off in 2020

16 Feb 2020 - 9:59PMvideocam

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1. (Picture: Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

Foldable phones

Samsung’s next foldable phone might look like this

The South Korean smartphone giant is planning a follow-up to the Galaxy Fold that might cost much less

19 Dec 2019 - 7:01PM

Foldable phones

Huawei says a better foldable Mate X is coming in 2020

Smartphone makers from Huawei to Samsung are not giving up on foldable phones

19 Dec 2019 - 5:01PM

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Video | Semiconductors latest tech war battle to chip away at US-China ties

Video | SCMP Explains: The rise of Chinese smartphones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 vs Apple’s iPhone 12: which is 2021’s best phone?

BTS’s Jimin stands behind the new Galaxy S21 phone for a reason: lightweight and with a telephoto lens, it’s capable of giving even Apple’s new iPhone 12 a run for its money

Video | 3 days with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Why did some Samsung smartphones crash in China on May 23?

Users failed to update their phones to before the lunar calendar’s leap month kicked in

Zooming in 100x on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra isn’t as cool as it sounds

It’s difficult to take a good shot at 100x zoom, but other zoom levels offer better result

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is the best foldable phone you shouldn’t buy

It’s a big phone that folds up into a neat square, but it’s not worth US$1,400

Huawei ships nearly as many 5G phones as Samsung

Huawei shipped 8 million 5G phones in the first quarter, possibly aided by China’s rapid rollout of 5G networks

Vivo tops Samsung in India for the first time

But analysts caution a tough quarter ahead

The Galaxy S20 Ultra has lots of features that look better on paper

At $1,400, Samsung’s new phone offers powerful specs and overhyped camera features

Will Covid-19 change gadget shopping?

In the age of social distancing, people might not want to handle fingerprint-smudged smartphones on display

Smartphone sales plummet 40% because of Covid-19

Despite the downturn, Xiaomi overtook Huawei to become the third most popular brand

Nubia's 5G gaming phone has a screen with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate

The new Nubia Red Magic comes with a 144Hz display, higher than what Samsung, Razer and Asus offer

Chinese smart TVs face pushback over ads

Most smart TVs from leading brands show ads, including those from Samsung, LG, Vizio, Xiaomi, and Sharp

Oppo is going after Samsung with the new Oppo Find X2 flagship

Chinese phone maker unveils first new phone in its premium Find X series after two years, introducing a 120Hz display to take on the Samsung Galaxy S20

Scalpers in China sell Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs for twice the price

The brand new device, which will ship internationally without Google apps, sold out in first-round sales in China

The world’s most popular Chinese smartphone for 2019 isn’t from Huawei

Apple’s iPhones and Samsung handsets were among the top 10 bestsellers, but the Oppo A5 was also a big hit

Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs is listed in China for US$300 less than in other countries

More than 480,000 people signed up to be notified about when the Mate Xs goes on sale

Here’s where your favorite gadgets are made, from the Nintendo Switch to Apple AirPods Pro

The trade war, rising labor costs and now the coronavirus outbreak has companies like Amazon, Apple, Google, Tesla and even China’s own DJI looking for manufacturers outside China

Xiaomi CEO takes a swipe at Samsung Galaxy S20 while promoting Mi 10

Lei Jun says 108-megapixel camera will become a trend

The curious case of cheap foldable phones from Pablo Escobar’s brother

Company founded by sibling of late Colombian drug lord says it’s sourcing cheap from China and selling cheap worldwide, but some customers are getting skeptical

After Apple, Samsung closes China store due to coronavirus

The deadly virus could have an impact on smartphone sales and deliveries

TV makers want to you watch TikTok videos on vertical TVs

China’s TCL, Skyworth and Hisense join Samsung at CES with their own TVs that rotate to portrait mode

Why are Samsung smartphones talking to servers in China?

Galaxy 10+ user finds that Samsung’s Device Care tool is powered by Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360

CES reminds us that foldable screens aren’t going away

From Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold to a TCL foldable phone prototype, it looks like flexible screens might take off in 2020

Samsung’s next foldable phone might look like this

The South Korean smartphone giant is planning a follow-up to the Galaxy Fold that might cost much less

Huawei says a better foldable Mate X is coming in 2020

Smartphone makers from Huawei to Samsung are not giving up on foldable phones

Video | South Korea’s family-run business empires