Samsung’s got a new budget 5G handset and a fitness tracker with a two-week battery – ProWellTech

Yesterday’s overflow of the Galaxy Unpacked event was all about one and one thing: the Galaxy Z Fold 2. To be honest, it was a bit of a disappointment after its predecessor, Samsung, launched five new devices. But the unique focus wasn’t on the lack of new things to show off. In fact, the company has just unleashed a whole range of new products in a variety of categories including a gaming monitor, charger, refrigerator, and washing machine.

However, there are two that I would like to highlight here in particular: the new Galaxy Fit 2 band and the A42 5G handset. The latter is particularly noteworthy, as the company made massive changes to 5G this year. Samsung is strongly committed to promoting the next generation of wireless technology early and intensively.

Earlier this year, the company announced that it would standardize 5G for its flagship products. The company has also gone to great lengths to leverage the technology on its budget devices, including the A7 and now the A42. 5G didn’t quite turn out to be the market correction the industry was betting on, not least due to a sales slowdown due to the pandemic. Certainly few have relied on it. But while Apple hasn’t announced a 5G iPhone yet (give it a month or two), Samsung is already charged.

And importantly, the A42 appears to be Samsung’s cheapest 5G offering (though we’re still waiting for the exact prices). In all fairness, Samsung wasn’t particularly talkative about the device during an IFA event. Although we know there is a quad camera system and a 6.6-inch display. Frankly, one of the most notable things about 5G is how quickly affordable devices have hit the market, thanks in part to the efforts of component manufacturers like Qualcomm.

Credit: Samsung

The Galaxy Fit 2 is characterized above all by the fact that it can accommodate a 15-day battery (per Samsung). It can automatically detect five different types of workouts and monitor sleep. It’s nice to see Samsung still has something to offer the dwindling tracker market, even if its (and global) focus has clearly shifted to smartwatches.