In case the lack of leaks and plethora of reports didn’t make it obvious enough, Samsung has officially confirmed tonight that the Galaxy Note series is taking a break this year, with no Galaxy Note 21 coming to market.
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Foldables are not cheap phones, but the addition of water resistance and S Pen support eliminate some big reasons why many may have skipped them over the past two years. Apparently, Samsung thinks that many more people are looking to buy in on its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, and interests Google Trends seem to agree.
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There have been rumors swirling that Samsung would skip its usual Galaxy Note launch this year, but the speculated reason was always the growing foldable portfolio. Now, a Samsung executive has said that the Galaxy Note series may not see a 2021 release due to the ongoing chip shortage.
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Samsung’s 2021 plans have been a bit confusing, but as we close out 2020, the picture has become clearer. For a while, reports and rumors had most folks expecting this to be the first year in several without a Galaxy Note release, but according to a new report from Yonhap, 2021 will see a Note release after all.
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As the new year approaches, we’re learning more about Samsung’s plans for 2021. Today, another major source is seemingly confirming the death of the Galaxy Note line as a fresh report hints that the price of the Galaxy S21 will go down.
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The rumor mill has been pushing the idea that the Galaxy Note lineup could be merged with the Galaxy S line for years and, in 2021, it seems that may actually happen. Two reliable Samsung tipsters claim that there is no Samsung Galaxy Note 21 on the docket for next year as the company’s foldables take priority.
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