The 5G iPhone isn’t expected until roughly this time next year. But when it comes to the next-gen cellular technology, Samsung has already been there and done that. Back in February, the company announced an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink version of the Galaxy S10, sporting 5G — its first device to do so. The model was finally made available last month.
At this afternoon’s Unpacked event in Brooklyn, the Note got its own 5G version — though the device got a little less time in the spotlight. That’s due, in part, to the 5G model having otherwise very little daylight between it and the standard Note 10+. Well, that and pricing, of course.
The device launches August 23 as a Verizon exclusive, running $1,300 to the standard version’s $1,100. The carrier partnership means there’s also a $36 a month for 36 months licensing model here.
Other details, including how the product’s battery will last with 5G switched on, are still TBD. Thankfully the Note 10+ has a pretty beefy 4,300mAh battery as a base. The devices also feature Samsung’s standard vapor chamber cooling system, which will hopefully address some of 5G’s overheating issues.
As with the other versions, pre-orders open at midnight tonight, and all will be available in stores on the 23rd. The exclusivity is limited. The companies won’t say which carriers will get it when, but I’d say AT&T seems like a pretty safe bet.
Source: Tech Crunch