Capitalization Samsung decreased by $ 17 billion due to poor sales of Galaxy S6 – RBC

Smartphone Galaxy S6

Photo: REUTERS 2015

On Friday, July 31, Samsung’s market capitalization was about $ 150.2 billion. In this June 30, 2015 it was $ 167.1 billion. For comparison, the capitalization of local competitor – LG Electronics is $ 5 , 7 billion.

Reducing the cost of the company’s shares occurred after the largest by the number of smartphones sold maker posted a fifth straight quarterly report on the decline in profits.

In the last financial report also it warned of slowing market growth of devices and the “cooling” in demand for microchips. The share of Samsung smartphones in the world fell by more than 3 percentage points in the second quarter of 2015 amid rising sales of Apple’s iPhone and stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers, including Xiaomi Corp., the agency reported.

In addition, less than four months after the official release of its high-end devices, Samsung has lowered the prices for them. It was assumed that the day of the start of sales of the flagship models of the company Russia’s cost devices will start from 53 990 rub. for the model Galaxy S6 (32 GB one SIM card). However, on the day of the start of sales (April 16) due to the strengthening of the ruble retailers to sell this model from 46 990 rub.

The company has also made a mistake with the forecast of sales model Galaxy S6, which enjoyed a small demand, in contrast to the flagship models of iPhone and iPhone 6 6 Plus. At the same time Samsung has not released sufficient model Galaxy S6 Edge with rounded display, which has become popular. The South Korean company has introduced two models of March 1, 2013.

Seoul analyst research firm Quad Investment Management Co. Marcello Ahn said that Samsung is not worthy of an answer competitors’ products, and he doubts that this situation will change in the coming year. This means that investors have become less reason highly of the paper company, Ahn said.

According to the agency, with the beginning of the year Samsung shares fell 11%, which is the strongest decline since the global financial crisis. In the accounts of the company more than $ 43 billion of funds, according to Bloomberg.

Protected smartphone Samsung Galaxy Xcover three appeared in Russia – Ferra

Samsung Electronics Company announced sales in the Russian market a new smartphone for corporate clients – Galaxy Xcover 3. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 complies with IP67 protection and is designed to work including the “field” conditions. Reinforced case provides impact resistance and protection from dust and small particles. The device is capable of withstanding immersion in water at a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. Ports do not have plugs, which prevents the loss of or damage to small details. The device is resistant to temperature changes and to mechanical stress. This body became more than three millimeters thinner than the previous model Xcover 2.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover equipped with three 4.5-inch display with a resolution of WVGA (800 x 480 pixels). Like its predecessor, the smartphone has received the physical reset button on the main screen, menus, and “Back”. 5-megapixel main camera is equipped with autofocus and LED flash. In addition, there is a 3-megapixel front camera.

The smartphone is based on the quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1.5 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal flash memory that can be expanded with cards microSD. There is also a compass, altimeter, GPS, NFC, 2200 mAh battery, support for cellular networks LTE. Galaxy Xcover equipped with a security system 3 Samsung KNOX, specially designed to protect corporate data.

Samsung Galaxy S6 will reduce the price to sales growth – 3DNews

The mobile unit of South Korea’s Samsung Electronics, according to the company’s management will face in the second half with an unfavorable business environment, which may be reflected in the final financial report for 2015. However, the Samsung intend to make every attempt to, in spite of the voiced predictions to compromise to preserve current levels of revenue.

Given the fact that it is Samsung Mobile, is responsible for the issuance of branded smartphones and tablets , the corporation earned $ 2.38 billion – 37.6% of total corporate profits – the changes will affect, first of all, mobile products.

As part of the initiative announced by taking into account the fierce competition in this segment of the market, plans to adjust prices in the two flagship smartphone – Samsung Galaxy S6 models and Samsung S6 Edge, which would be doubly relevant in the background preparing for the announcement PHABLET Galaxy Note 5/Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The latter must be presented at the New York Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event in two weeks – on August 13.

Insider pictures 5 Samsung Galaxy Note and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Apparently, fallen by 8% revenue Samsung in the II quarter, and along with it, and fell by 4% operating profit for April-June compared with the amount for the same period of last year still pushed to revise the pricing policy on the two top smartphone. Despite the bad start selling Galaxy S6 and inadequate production volumes Galaxy S6 Edge, both models can be described not only as one of the most advanced on the “hardware” and the most attractive in comparison with competitors flagship device “in the shop”, but also called the same S6 Edge innovative and truly technologically advanced gadget.

It should be noted that on the basis of sales in II quarter of the average price of smartphones Samsung was 10% lower than the indicator in 2014 and totaled $ 300. But the main competitor in the face of Apple, on the contrary, was able to convince their fans spend when buying iPhone for $ 100 more, bringing the average cost of implemented “apple” phones to $ 662.

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Samsung plans to soon reduce the price of smart phones Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge – iXBT.com

According to sources, Samsung plans to reduce prices smartphones Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the light of the fact that quarterly sales figures were below expectations. In fact, bet on the model Galaxy S6 was not justified, and the demand for Galaxy S6 Edge, on the contrary, was higher than expected, so that the full use of its potential could not because of a shortage of devices.   One way or another, in the company explain the upcoming “correct” prices need to “confront the difficult business conditions.”     Prices will be lowered at the same time with the release of new models. Recall, the South Korean manufacturer plans August 13 to be held in New York presentation, which will showcase smart phones Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.   How much will be reduced prices for the current model – is still unknown.   Source: Forbes   Rate news Do not operate any comments or vote? Read how to clean cookies

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Tablet Review Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 – Mobile-review

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Content

1. Package
2. Specifications
3. Ranking
4. Design, size, controls
5. Display
6. chipset, memory performance
7. Battery
8. Camera
9. Connectivity
10. Software features
11. Impressions

Package:

• tablet
• Battery charger with USB-cable
• Note

Specifications

• Android 5.0.2, upgrade to new versions of Android
• The screen is 9.7 inches, TFT PLS, 1024×768 pixels, geometry of 4: 3, 132 dots per inch
• 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal (available slightly more than half), a memory card of up to 128 GB
• The chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (APQ8016) 4 core, 1.2 GHz
• Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n dual-band, ANT +, there is no support MHL, USB 2.0
• LTE (only SM-T555)
• 2-megapixel front camera, 5-megapixel main camera
• The battery is 6000 mAh, claimed video playback up to 14 hours (7.5 hours per test)
• Dimensions – 243h167h7.4 mm, weight – 456 grams

Position

The Samsung launched a series of TAB A as a substitute TAB 4, that is a new generation of devices is at the same time fall into the classification is intended to facilitate an understanding of how the device in front of us. The plates we see several lines of devices, entry-level models come in a series E, then the theory is J (but so far there is no such device), the following – A-series models, and only then are the flagships of which denoted by the letter S.

Samsung’s Series A requires a comparison not with products from Apple, they at this price there, and other Android-tablet, which is a bit like a diagonal. It can be argued that the TAB A 9.7 inch diagonal competes primarily with older devices from Samsung, the replacement of which he came, for example, already mentioned TAB 4. The difference between the latest models that change the geometry of the screen – with 16:10 moved 4: 3 as in iPad. The motivation is simple – in the read hold more information, and for those who like to watch a video, there is still the old device or similar devices on the characteristics of the budget.

The choice in the segment of 10-inch tablet was a scanty in Russia strong players are not (for the devices cost up to 20 thousand rubles), all the choice can be between the models from Samsung, and Lenovo, and c few caveats here you can include Asus. Although, in my opinion, it is worth considering Samsung and Lenovo, the other players are much inferior to them. This tablet should be considered for purchase, if you need a diagonal of 10 inches, and you understand why a tablet size is optimal for you. Typically, a device for the bedside table, browsing, reading books, watching videos sometimes that’s not so good due to the geometry of the screen. On the other hand, users iPad somehow live with this, so write it down in the shortcomings is not.

Comparison with iPad

Design, size, controls

The differences between the models with LTE, and without it there is, in the second case, the body has a slot for microSIM-cards, tilted cap, and you can set card. At the same time, there is a contrast of colors, the junior model with an index of SM-T550 has a few colors.

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In Russia, not all colors may be available, so you should clarify this point. Coloring models quite neutral, suitable for both men and women. The body is made entirely of plastic, it is normal, the coating quality is excellent. If desired, it can be scratched with a sharp object, show it in the video, but such exploitation – a rarity. In normal mode, abrasions on the body do not appear in the end, a wear plate with the keys will not work.

The size of the tablet – 242.5h166.8h7.5 mm, weight – 456 grams. It is typical for such devices, although the weight is different for the better, especially if you keep in mind that there is a large battery.

The layout of a typical tablet. On the front panel – front camera, bottom – physical key, and sides – touch buttons. They are close to the central key, which may create some inconvenience for me Tab E similar button layout was awkward. Here the expense of another body geometry is not so badly. But when taking the camera arm and tries to cover the lens, which is inconvenient. Located at the edge of the case on the rear surface of uncomfortable.

For the” smart “cover on the back surface can be seen two keys, it is attached to them. To me, this approach does not really like, do not use covers, and such a “button” is superfluous. I know that many do not like it. But the most annoying moment – this is how to write on the back of the housing company name – huge letters, if you can forget who sired the plate. It looks ugly to me is the main aesthetic profaned fairly typical tablet. Everything in it is a good idea, but these letters spoil all impression of the product, like some Chinese consumer goods from unknown basement. Explain why the company did so, I can not. It is the only product that is so decided to show big name Samsung. As a joke, someone said that the prototypes got a great name, as they are used in some shooting and there had to be to the company’s name is easy to read at a distance. After shooting someone attracted as it looks, and the mark is left. Bike or not, I do not know, but I can claim to have received very strange. And certainly it is an irritant, and in the negative sense.

On the right side is the power button, there is – the volume rocker. At the bottom you can see a grid of two speakers, two of them physically. They sound typical for this class of devices, is not unusual. Immediately – connector microUSB, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Lightweight, well-assembled plate . Complaints about the quality of the build is not.

Display

Models midrange always produce screens – their resolution and quality. There is TFT PLS matrix resolution – 1024×768 pixels, geometry – 4: 3, 132 dots per inch. Unfortunately, this screen is very difficult to name outstanding, his lights, which gives a whitish glow that was visible at night. When viewing the video do not pay attention, but if you need a tablet for quality work with photos, watching videos, then you should pay attention to the older model, in fact, a different pricing group. Buy up to 20 thousand tablet with a high-quality screen for all tasks – is almost an impossible task.

I do not like the geometry of 4: 3, because watching the video are black bars on the sides, the same disadvantage in iPad. But for many users this is perfectly acceptable, they do not pay attention to this point.

In the settings screen you can choose to automatically adjust the backlight, it works correctly. The maximum brightness is excessive, comfortable lighting by 60-70 percent or automatic adjustment. Since a TFT-screen, he has only two modes – Adaptive and read, they can be put in the settings.

For its class, this screen normal and comparable models from other manufacturers, but the comparison with the leader, he will not stand (the same iPad costs nearly twice as expensive, and certainly there is a class above the screen).

Chipset memory, performance

The chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (APQ8016), 4 cores, 1.2 GHz. This is a typical mid-range solution that complements the main memory of 1.5 GB, which is unusual – usually put 1 or 2 GB. but this performance is quite good – the interface responds quickly, there is no slowing down. Read the tablet game it is impossible, even though the game immediately and will run without problems. The hardware component is not very interesting, however, have a look at the results of synthetic benchmarks.

The internal memory of 16 GB, available almost half.

You can install a memory card of up to 128 GB, which is good.

Battery

The plate is Li-Ion battery capacity 6000 mAh. Curiously, for it is stated time video playback at 14 hours. At maximum illumination and playing unconverted HD-video, we have only 7.5 hours.

Reducing the backlight up to half, and automatic brightness control, we can only get about 10.5 hours of video playback. What is surprising, because usually in the characteristics of Samsung does not make mistakes, especially so much. Hours network (3G / 4G / Wi-Fi), of 12/13/15 hours. It stated time, in practice it will be less.

In general, you can expect from the tablet a good work in a few days using it for about 1.5 hours a day. This is a typical time for such devices. Full battery charging time – about 3.5 hours.

Camera

The main camera 5-megapixel image quality typical tablet, that is, no. Treat the camera as something serious can not, however, see for yourself.

Sample Photo

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Connectivity

In the tablet is no support for MHL, a version of USB 2.0. But there is a dual-band Wi-Fi, which is rare in such products. There is also an ANT +, a version of the BT 4.1. For the version with SIM-card is supported by LTE, no problems with the work on Russian networks do not.

Software Features

Inside is the usual Android 5.0.2, soon to appear upgrade to 5.1.1. Interface are similar to the Galaxy S6, with a number of reservations and amendments. In the “Gifts”, you can find a free app and subscribe to different services. Gift themselves a bit, and they are an amateur.

Unlike previous tablets, TouchWiz is as easy as possible, there is nothing superfluous, everything very easy and convenient. All icons fit on one menu screen. Let me remind you that for LTE-version of the tablet will also be available and dialer application for SMS. This tablet can act as a great phone, as it is possible to speak even without a headset, but it’s better to use it – otherwise you will be impressed by at least strange.

Stop on the typical functions of Android do not see any sense, they are described in a separate article.

Impressions

I do not know what the matter is, most of the inscription on the back side, some other vibration, but I have with this tablet relationship did not exist – it is perceived by me like a good tool, without any zest. For example, younger model TAB E I, on the contrary, very much, but this tablet has not caused such feelings. Why is that? I do not know.

This is a good working tool, a sort of horse, to which there can be no major complaints. Tablet performs its tasks perfectly well, the main thing – do not miss the fact that it is you need from a machine. In Russia, the price of the younger Wi-Fi-version – about 16 thousand rubles, with LTE model is two thousand more. From the competitors in the line Samsung comes to mind Galaxy Tab E, but it Android 4.4 without the possibility of renewal, but the screen is wide. The chipset is weaker, but in reality it is almost imperceptible, and there is no LTE. But the price of 12 990 rubles looks very aggressive, and the plate is different in terms of price / quality, if not to pursue a version of Android and close her eyes.

Comparison with the Galaxy Tab E

Especially not mention TAB 4, as it is leaving the model, it is much like TAB E, but is more expensive. At other companies, I highlight in this segment is a model of how Lenovo A7600, is also leaving the model, but it has 3G, and it costs about 12 thousand rubles. It is clear that in terms of prices is likely competitor TAB E, but the characteristics of the plate close TAB A, however, there is also only Android 4.4.

Of the new models, I note Lenovo Tab 2 A10 -70L, in his favor is the screen with a resolution of 1920×1200 pixels, higher resolution camera and the price of 18 000 rubles. From all points of view, an interesting model, which is somewhat superior to Tab A and looks a winner, it is worth paying attention to.

From the old models worth remembering Asus Transformer Pad TF103CG, but She only 8 GB of onboard memory, Android 4.4, and other characteristics below, it is also the outgoing model. I am glad the price of 13 000 rubles, but on the basis of key characteristics, it is still a competitor Tab E, and not the best kind. But this model can draw attention.

There are not many on the market tablet models with a diagonal of 10 inches, so the sale Tab A goes bad. Affected by the fact that other manufacturers because of the crisis are in no hurry to withdraw their products to market, they are few. As a result, it appears that no one is pushing the price of 10-inch models, and the competition was between Lenovo and Samsung. Choosing probably here is on their preferences and what brand do you trust. Or rationally compare the characteristics of the devices.

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