Samsung to Boost Smartphone Production Through Chinese JDM Partners in 2024

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Samsung to Boost Smartphone Production Through Chinese JDM Partners in 2024

Highlights

Samsung plans to increase JDM smartphone production from 44 million to 67 million units in 2024.
Outsourced production to account for 25% of Samsung’s total 270 million unit target.
Joint Design Manufacturing involves collective design and shared sales with Chinese partners.
Samsung aims to navigate US-China tensions and expand investment in the Chinese market.

Over the years, Samsung has used a process known as Joint Design Manufacturing to partner with firms in China for the manufacturing of smartphones.

This strategy allows the tech giant to cut its production cost by sharing some of the pre-production work with its partners.

Usually, Samsung keeps this trick for its budget class smartphones and not for the high-end flagship models, but it looks like the company wants to make this cooperation with the Chinese firms even closer.

Outsourced Production to Account for 25%

Samsung plans to increase JDM smartphone production from 44 million to 67 million units in 2024 — 25% of Samsung’s phone production this year is expected to come from outsourced sources

In a report by Korean tech media The Elec, Samsung is planning to increase smartphone production through Chinese JDM partners from 44 million units in the previous year to 67 million units in 2024.

This would mean that outsourced smartphones will account for a quarter of Samsung’s targeted production of 270 million units this year.

In Joint Design Manufacturing, Samsung collaborates with its Chinese partners to handle the design process collectively

At Samsung, in the aspect of Joint Design Manufacturing, it is a process whereby the design process is handled collectively with the Chinese partners.

These partners are then given a percentage from the sales made.

After the design of a JDM smartphone is done, Samsung, being the OEM, proceeds with mass production.

Chinese Push for Investment

Samsung plans to ramp up smartphone production through Chinese JDM partners from 44 million units in the previous year to 67 million units in 2024

Rumours of Samsung ramping up production of smartphones through JDM in China this year have gained steam amid Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s open arms to Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee for more investment from the Korean giant in China.

Before a landmark summit involving Li, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida — the first trilateral talks between the Asian nations in over four years — a meeting took place in Seoul between China’s second highest-ranking official and the Korean executive.

Navigating Tensions

Joint Design Manufacturing involves collective design and shared sales with Chinese partners — Once the design of a JDM smartphone is finalized, Samsung, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), proceeds with mass production

It is believed that Samsung has invested $24 billion in the Chinese market during the last six years.

However, the Korean IT behemoth has faced rising challenges amid escalating US-China relations, particularly as it deals with export curbs imposed by Washington to limit China’s access to advanced processors.

Li’s decision to meet with the Samsung CEO is consistent with the thoughts stated by the Chinese leader during an earlier bilateral meeting with Yoon.

During the meeting, he urged Korean firms to enhance their investment and business engagement in China, as well as cooperation between Seoul and Beijing to ensure the stability of industrial supply chains.

FAQs

What is Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) in the context of Samsung?

Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) is a process where Samsung collaborates with Chinese partners in the design and pre-production phases of smartphones, sharing sales revenue and mass production responsibilities.

How many smartphones does Samsung plan to produce through JDM in 2024?

Samsung plans to increase its JDM smartphone production to 67 million units in 2024, up from 44 million units the previous year.

What percentage of Samsung’s total production will JDM smartphones account for in 2024?

JDM smartphones will account for 25% of Samsung’s targeted production of 270 million units in 2024.

Why is Samsung increasing its JDM production in China?

Samsung is increasing its JDM production in China to reduce costs, enhance investment in the Chinese market, and navigate the challenges posed by escalating US-China relations.

What was the outcome of the meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee?

The meeting aimed to encourage increased investment from Samsung in China and strengthen cooperation between South Korea and China to ensure stable industrial supply chains.

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Honor 200 Series Launching in India: AI Camera, 5G, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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Highlights

Honor 200 series features OLED full-HD+ displays and large 5,200mAh batteries.
Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset in Honor 200; Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in Honor 200 Pro.
Both models have triple rear cameras with 50MP primary sensors.
Expected Indian launch in June with pricing around Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000.

Honor recently launched its newest flagship smartphones, the Honor 200 and the Honor 200 Pro, in China.

The Honor 200 series will be launching in India as well

HTech’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, soon teased an online post confirming the new 5G-enabled Honor 200 series’ arrival in India.

Honor 200: India Launch Confirmed

Ready to reimagine smartphones?
Watch out the space for the announcement. #HONOR200 pic.twitter.com/UV0Sk9VrM3

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) May 27, 2024

The two newly launched handsets have a similar design language and OLED full-HD+ displays.

They pack large 5,200mAh batteries with support for 100W fast wired charging.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset in Honor 200; Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in Honor 200 Pro

On the camera front, both the handsets have triple rear camera setups headlined by a 50MP primary sensor.

Honor 200: Both models have triple rear cameras with 50MP primary sensors.

Madhav Sheth confirmed that the AI-powered camera capabilities will be available in the Honor 200 series in India.

The HONOR 200 5G series is coming soon to India. Stay tuned! #Honor2005G #ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/digqmEEgvF

— CP Khandelwal (@cp_khandelwal) May 27, 2024

However, an exact launch timeline was not provided, though the phones are expected to make their way to the country sometime in June.

The phones come with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, 50MP selfie snapper, and an FHD+ OLED display

In China, the vanilla Honor 200 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at around Rs 30,000.

Honor 200 series features OLED full-HD+ displays and large 5,200mAh batteries.

The more beefed-up Honor 200 Pro with the same memory configuration costs around Rs 40,000.

Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro will debut around June 12th in the country

Indian pricing could be aligned with these figures.

Honor 200: China Launch Specs

Honor 200: Expected Indian launch in June with pricing around Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000

Under the hood, the Honor 200 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the Pro model gets a higher-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

The phones run Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0 out of the box.

the new Honor 200 Pro has a single 50MP 3D depth camera for selfies — The new Honor 200 Pro has a single 50MP 3D depth camera for selfies

The Honor 200 Pro is equipped with a larger 6.78-inch display, as opposed to the 6.7-inch panel on the standard model.

It also gets faster 66W wireless charging and an RF enhancement chip for better network performance.

Camera specifications remain the same with triple 50MP+50MP+12MP units at the back and a 50MP one up front.

Honor’s sales pitch for these devices revolves around AI-powered imaging smarts.

Other than the Honor 200 series, it is also rumoured that Honor will soon launch its foldable Magic smartphone in the Indian market to compete with the already prevailing Samsung and others in the premium foldable segment.

HONOR 200 Specifications

6.7-inch (2664×1200 pixels) FHD+ OLED 120Hz curved display, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
Up to 2.63GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) Mobile Platform with Adreno 720 GPU
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 256GB / 512GB storage
Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0
Dual SIM (nano + nano)
50MP camera with 1/1.56″ Sony IMX906 sensor, f/1.95 aperture, OIS, 12MP 112° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2.5cm macro option, 50MP 2.5x portrait telephoto camera with Sony IMX856 sensor, OIS, f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
50MP front camera with Sony IMX906 sensor f/2.1 aperture, 4K video recording
In-display fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 161.5×74.6×7.7mm; Weight: 187g
USB Type-C Audio, Stereo Speakers
5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
5200mAh battery with 100W SuperCharge fast charging

HONOR 200 Pro Specifications

6.78-inch (2700 × 1224 pixels) FHD+ OLED 120Hz curved display, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 4,000 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming
Octa Core Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 735 GPU
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM with 512GB / 1TB storage
Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0
Dual SIM (nano + nano)
50MP camera with 1/1.3″ OmniVision OV50H sensor, f/1.9 aperture, OIS, 12MP 112° ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, 2.5cm macro option, 50MP 2.5x portrait telephoto camera with Sony IMX856 sensor, OIS, f/2.4 aperture, 4K video recording
50MP front camera with Sony IMX906 sensor f/2.1 aperture, 3D depth camera, 4K video recording
In-display fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 163.3×75.2 ×8.2mm; Weight: 199g
USB Type-C Audio, Stereo Speakers
5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ax (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, USB Type-C, NFC
5200mAh battery with 100W SuperCharge fast charging, 66W wireless SuperCharge fast charging

Pricing and Availability

Honor 200 starts at 2,699 yuan (Rs 30,975) and the Honor 200 Pro comes with a starting price tag of Rs 3,499 yuan (Rs 43,585) — Honor 200 starts at 2,699 yuan (Rs 30,975) & Honor 200 Pro comes with a starting price tag of Rs 3,499 yuan (Rs 43,585)

HONOR 200 12GB+256GB – 2699 yuan (USD 373 / Rs. 30,975 approx.)
HONOR 200 12GB+512GB – 2999 yuan (USD 414 / Rs. 34,420 approx.)
HONOR 200 16GB+256GB – 2999 yuan (USD 414 / Rs. 34,420 approx.)
HONOR 200 16GB+512GB- 3199 yuan (USD 441 / Rs. 37,500 approx.)
HONOR 200 Pro 12GB+256GB – 3499 yuan (USD 483 / Rs. 40,145 approx.)
HONOR 200 Pro 12GB+512GB – 3799 yuan (USD 524 / Rs. 43,585 approx.)
HONOR 200 Pro 16GB+512GB – 3999 yuan (USD 552 / Rs. 45,880 approx.)
HONOR 200 Pro 16GB+1TB- 4499 yuan (USD 621 / Rs. 51,620 approx.)

Key Specs of HONOR 200 Series

HONOR 200	HONOR 200 Pro
6.7-inch Curved OLED Display, Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz Refresh Rate 4000nits Peak Brightness, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Rainwet Hand Touch TUV Rheinland Eye Protection 3.0 Certification, TUV Flicker Free Certification
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 Adreno 720 GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Adreno 735 GPU
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM	12GB / 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
256GB / 512GB Storage	512GB / 1TB Storage
MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14
50MP Sony IMX906 Camera with OIS 20MP Sony IMX856 Portrait Telephoto Lens with 2.5x optical zoom 12MP Ultra-wide Camera with 2.5cm Macro Support
50MP Sony IMX906 Selfie Camera with f/2.1 aperture
5,200mAh Battery, 100W SuperCharge Fast Charging, 66W Wireless Charging (only on Pro model)
In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Stereo Speaker	In-display Fingerprint Scanner, Stereo Speaker
161.5 × 74.6 × 7.7mm 187 grams	163.3 × 75.2 × 8.2mm 199 grams
12GB + 256GB – RMB 2699 (Rs 31,720) 12GB + 512GB – RMB 2999 (Rs 35,240) 16GB + 512GB – RMB 3199 (Rs 37,590)	12GB + 256GB – RMB 3499 (Rs 41,110) 12GB + 512GB – RMB 3799 (Rs 44,640) 16GB + 512GB – RMB 3999 (Rs 46,990) 16GB + 1TB – RMB 4499 (Rs 58,740)

FAQs

What are the key features of the Honor 200 series?

The Honor 200 series features OLED full-HD+ displays, large 5,200mAh batteries with 100W fast charging, and triple rear camera setups headlined by 50MP sensors.

Which chipsets power the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro?

The Honor 200 is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the Honor 200 Pro features the higher-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

When will the Honor 200 series launch in India?

The exact launch date is not confirmed, but the Honor 200 series is expected to launch in India sometime in June.

What is the expected price range for the Honor 200 series in India?

The Honor 200 is expected to be priced around Rs 30,000, while the Honor 200 Pro is likely to cost around Rs 40,000.

What are the camera specifications of the Honor 200 series?

Both the Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro have triple rear camera setups with 50MP primary sensors and a 50MP front camera.

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Realme GT6 To Launch with Built-in AI Features: Leaked Retail Box Reveals Specs

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Realme GT6 To Launch with Built-in AI Features: Leaked Retail Box Reveals Specs

Highlights

Realme GT6 to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and AI capabilities.
Leaked retail box reveals AI Night Vision, Smart Loop, Smart Removal, and Smart Search.
High-density battery with 100W wired charging support expected.
Launch date set for June 2024, with more details to be revealed soon.

Chinese smartphone maker Realme is slated to launch its newest flagship, the Realme GT6, next month.

In an exclusive reveal, images of the device’s retail box have leaked, courtesy of @OnLeaks in partnership with Smartprix.

The leaked box images hint at Realme’s first handset to pack built-in AI capabilities out of the box.

The front of the box has the phone branding along with the “Next Ai” tagline.

The real details, however, pop out on the rear.

AI Features Unveiled

Realme GT6 to launch with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and AI capabilities

Four specific AI features are listed on the box: AI Night Vision, Smart Loop, Smart Removal, and Smart Search.

AI Night Vision is probably about enhanced low-light photography, and Smart Loop might offer something like text summarization.

Smart Removal can be used to clear an object that is unnecessary from a picture, and Smart Search sounds like an enhanced find feature.

Leaked retail box reveals AI Night Vision, Smart Loop, Smart Removal, and Smart Search

Coming to specifications, the Realme GT6 is said to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.

Other features might include a “high-density” battery that could support 100W wired charging, according to leaks, though the battery capacity has not been known.

The premium flagship will come at a slightly higher price than the just-launched Realme GT 6T.

Realme has not revealed pricing yet, but improved hardware and the AI capabilities will likely hike the cost.

Realme GT6 Expected Specs

Design-wise, the leaked box adheres to the customarily minimalist look of Realme in black.

The name is written with bright yellow letters on the front of the box, and there’s the brand’s iconic mascot.

Though official details are scant, it appears that the Realme GT6 is the most technologically advanced smartphone from the company to date.

The inbuilt AI could be that slight bit of an edge within an otherwise already very competitive sector.

Now that we are getting closer to the June 2024 launch date, more concrete details about Realme’s AI-focused flagship should come out soon.

Please stay tuned for updates as they become available.

Realme GT 6 Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes
Sim Size	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone
Release Date	June, 2024 (Expected)

DESIGN

Dimensions

163.9 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)

DISPLAY

Type	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes
Size	6.78 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20:9
PPI	~ 448 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 93.7%
Features	Sampling Rate: Intelligent Instantaneous 2000Hz, Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Color Saturation: DCI-P3 100%
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM	12 GB
Expandable RAM	Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 4.0
Card Slot	No

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
3G	Yes
4G	Yes
5G	Yes
5G Bands	5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28a/n41/n77/n78
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5G	Yes
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster	Yes

EXTRA

GPS	GPS, AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
Face Unlock	Yes
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No
NFC	Yes
Extra Features	AI Night Vision, AI Smart Loop, AI Smart removel, AI SMart Search

CAMERA

Rear Camera	50 MP f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 32 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP with autofocus
Features	Photo, street shooting, video, night scene, portrait, 50M, professional, panorama, macro, movie, slow motion, time-lapse photography, long exposure, multi-view video, AI ID photo, super text, shifting
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, Dual LED
Front Camera	Punch Hole 32 MP (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

TECHNICAL

OS	Android v14
Custom UI	Realme UI 5.0
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3
CPU	3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	1xCortex-X4 @3.0GHz & 4xCortex-A720 @ .8GHz, 3xCortex-A520 @2.0GHz
GPU	Adreno 735
Java	No
Browser	Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email	Yes
Music	AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA
Video	MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV
FM Radio	No
Document Reader	Yes

BATTERY

Type	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 150W SuperVOOC Charging

FAQs

What are the AI features of the Realme GT6?

The Realme GT6 includes AI Night Vision, Smart Loop, Smart Removal, and Smart Search, enhancing low-light photography, text summarization, object removal from images, and an advanced search function, respectively.

What chipset will power the Realme GT6?

The Realme GT6 is expected to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering top-tier performance for the device.

What is the expected battery specification for the Realme GT6?

The Realme GT6 is rumored to have a high-density battery that supports 100W wired charging, although the exact battery capacity is not yet known.

How does the design of the Realme GT6 retail box look?

The leaked retail box of the Realme GT6 features a minimalist black design with bright yellow letters for the name and the brand’s iconic mascot.

When is the Realme GT6 expected to launch?

The Realme GT6 is slated to launch in June 2024, with more details expected to be revealed as the date approaches.

Also Read: Realme GT 6T and Buds Air 6 Launched in India: Features, Specs, and Pricing

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Discusses AI Consciousness and Future Developments in Recent Interview

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Discusses AI Consciousness and Future Developments in Recent Interview

Highlights

Sundar Pichai discusses AI’s potential for consciousness.
AI developments will accelerate in the coming years.
Google AI model Gemini compared to ChatGPT for ecosystem integration.
Practical applications of AI include email summarization and multimodal interaction.

Artificial intelligence is fast making its place in our daily lives.

As AI evolves, critical discussions are going on regarding its future consequences.

In a recent interview with Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai touched on this issue.

Google CEO said, “In the next few years, we will have AI that has the illusion of consciousness, and you may not be able to tell the difference. However, this is different from AI actually being conscious, which is a very deep philosophical topic.“

Sundar Pichai on AI

Pichai sat for an interview with YouTuber Hayls World, with much of the topic being on AI.

Being the CEO of one of the largest AI research and development firms globally, Pichai presented unique insight from an insider’s perspective on where this technology is heading.

One of the other main concerns that Pichai commented on regarding the future of AI was that, eventually, it could become conscious.

Sundar Pichai discusses AI's potential for consciousness — Sundar Pichai discusses AI’s potential for consciousness

He said that within the next few years, we can expect to see AI that has the “illusion” of being conscious—systems that appear self-aware but don’t actually, in a philosophical sense.

One of the most interesting issues raised by this was those around the capacity for future AI.

Pichai mentioned some of the current practical applications, including how AI can summarize emails in Gmail or connect with other Google products and services.

How close is AI to sentience?

Google AI model Gemini compared to ChatGPT for ecosystem integration

Pichai then likened the Google AI model, Gemini, to ChatGPT, which points to an ecosystem strategy.

This AI will easily be integrated across goods and platforms, allowing for multimodal interaction via voice control.

Looking forward, Pichai thinks that AI development will only be accelerated.

While the question of true AI consciousness is open philosophically, the “illusion” of consciousness may come much sooner than we realize.

the main focus was AI, and Pichai revealed some interesting information about Google’s approach and vision — The main focus was AI, and Pichai revealed some interesting information about Google’s approach and vision

Whichever way, the magic of AI would work by bringing efficiencies and capabilities to more than a few industries.

We are living in exciting times in which AI will supplement and enrich our lives uniquely.

Sitting at the forefront of these transformative breakthroughs is Google and its CEO, Pichai, one of the central driving forces for innovation in AI.

The future of AI is fast evolving with both incredible prospects and important ethical considerations.

FAQs

What did Sundar Pichai say about the future of AI consciousness?

Sundar Pichai mentioned that AI could soon exhibit the “illusion” of consciousness, appearing self-aware without truly being conscious in a philosophical sense.

How close are we to achieving AI sentience, according to Pichai?

Pichai believes that while true AI consciousness is a complex philosophical question, the illusion of consciousness could be realized within the next few years.

What are some practical applications of AI mentioned by Pichai?

Pichai highlighted AI’s ability to summarize emails in Gmail and its integration with other Google products and services as examples of practical applications.

How does Google’s AI model Gemini compare to ChatGPT?

Pichai likened Gemini to ChatGPT, indicating that it is part of an ecosystem strategy to integrate AI across various products and platforms for multimodal interaction.

What does Pichai predict about the future development of AI?

Pichai predicts that AI development will accelerate, bringing efficiencies and capabilities to various industries and enriching our daily lives.

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Apple to Launch iPhone 16 First in South Korea Amid Battle with Samsung

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Apple to Launch iPhone 16 First in South Korea Amid Battle with Samsung

Highlights

Apple plans to release iPhone 16 first in South Korea to challenge Samsung.
iPhone 16 expected to hit the market early to mid-September.
South Korean carriers neither confirm nor deny early iPhone 16 release.
Apple aims to capitalize on younger generations’ preference for iPhones.

Apple is walking on thin ice while sorting out problems in the Chinese market while also catching up in the AI race.

Moreover, reports indicate that the upcoming iPhone 16 would only have incremental improvements over its predecessor.

In response, the digital behemoth looks toward South Korea as a battleground to challenge Samsung’s supremacy in its home market.

Global economic factors like inflation impacting production costs. — Apple aims to capitalize on younger generations’ preference for iPhones.

Historically, Apple releases new iPhones in stages across global markets, not always in the initial wave that includes South Korea.

This is a delay, which is done deliberately by Apple because of the strict secrecy policies of the company because the country’s obligatory certification process with the National Radio Research Agency raises the chance of early spec leaks.

South Korea to Get iPhone 16 First?

Apple plans to release iPhone 16 first in South Korea to challenge Samsung

This year might be a dramatic deviation from the norm, though.

According to Korea’s ETNews, for the first time since 2009, South Korean consumers will be one of the first people to receive the iPhone 16.

Although the country’s carriers have refused to corroborate the notion, they have also refused to refute it.

iPhone 16 could feature up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB baseline storage. — Apple releases new iPhones in stages across global markets

Citing a rumour, it claims that the iPhone 16 is purported to hit the market early to mid-September.

For reference, the iPhone 15 this year only hit South Korean shelves on October 13, some weeks after the initial major market introduction on September 22.

Going to War with Samsung on Home Turf

iPhone 16 expected to hit the market early to mid-September

Apple has determined that it will do better in South Korea than before.

Reports have it that younger generations in the country are hooked on Apple’s branded smartphones, and this may eventually drive away buyers from Samsung’s goods that focus on AI.

The huge popularity of the iPhone 15 in South Korea upon its release is pretty damning evidence of the region’s importance.

South Korean carriers neither confirm nor deny early iPhone 16 release — Apple has released new iPhones in stages, with South Korea typically not included in the initial wave of launches

However, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 did very well as well, with its pre-order breaking all records in different areas, including its own country, and outperforming even the triumph of the Galaxy S8.

By launching the iPhone 16 in South Korea first, Apple will be trying to capitalize on its brand’s charm and possibly convince consumers before Samsung fires back with its AI-powered artillery.

Exclusive 120Hz ProMotion display and periscope camera for iPhone 16 Pro — iPhone 16 is purported to hit the market early to mid-September

This planned move might tip the balances in Apple’s favour, bolstering its position in a market long dominated by the local IT powerhouse.

Whether this gambit pays off or prompts a fierce response from Samsung remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the battle for supremacy in the Korean market is heating up.