There is a new trend in the smartphone industry that many manufacturers can follow. This is the launch of a smartphone without a charger launched by Apple. After the iPhone 12 series, the Xiaomi Mi 11 series also comes without a charger. However, this will not be the only intentional omission of smartphones. According to recent reports, the Samsung Galaxy S21 will not come with a micro SD card slot. Besides, besides, some markets will include chargers , and other markets include chargers with its packaging.
The Samsung Galaxy S series usually comes with slots for microSD expansion cards. The Galaxy S20 phones currently on the market use a Hybrid SIM + micro SD card slot. You can choose to install two SIM cards or a SIM card + a micro SD card. However, most current flagship Android phones have canceled the microSD card slot option. This is because its performance and reliability fall far short of the UFS flash memory built into the phone.
From previous speculations, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has several configurations for different regions. There are reports that in some countries and regions, it will still retain the hybrid SIM + microSD card slot. Following Apple and Xiaomi, the Galaxy S21 will not come with a charger in the box, at least in some markets. There is a report that the UK version of the Galaxy S21 series will not have a charger in the box. This means that the Galaxy S21 series will be similar to the iPhone 12 series with only Type-C data cable in the box.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will officially start pre-orders
Recently, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series officially started pre-ordering in China. According to the company, this device will be launched on January 14 of next year. It is worth mentioning that each user can only participate in this event once. Pre-orders examine the identification card number, cell phone number and device number (IMEI, MEID, serial number, MAC address, etc.). It also considers the WeChat ID and the Alipay account. If any of these numbers or accounts are the same, he will not approve the order twice. Potential buyers should also note the following points
- Users who make advance reservations in mainland China in 2021 and request discounts will receive a raffle.
- The draw will be between 21 random pre-orders
- The exact rules of the lottery will be official at the launch of the new product in China.
- Pay only 100 yuan ($ 15) to set up a meeting through the “Samsung Member Club”. You can also use your WeChat service account and scan the store’s unique QR code within the early booking period.
- Pre-booked users will participate in the exchange when they purchase this phone in mainland China.
- Samsung will increase the value of the old participating phone by 10%, considering its real valuation. However, the maximum price increase will be 500 yuan ($ 76).