{"id":11116,"date":"2021-01-21T14:19:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T12:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sijoitusrahastot.org\/?p=11116"},"modified":"2021-01-21T14:19:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T12:19:44","slug":"samsung-galaxy-s21-shipments-to-be-30-lower-than-2019s-s10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sijoitusrahastot.org\/samsung-galaxy-s21-shipments-to-be-30-lower-than-2019s-s10\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Galaxy S21 Shipments to be 30% Lower than 2019\u2019s S10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 series which launched on January 14, 2021 faces an uncertain future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the research data analyzed and published by Sijoitusrahastot<\/a>, the series is expected to outperform 2020\u2019s Galaxy S20. However, it could fall considerably short of 2019\u2019s Galaxy S10, shipping 30% fewer units than S10 over four quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the factors contributing to the uncertainty include the proximity to the iPhone 12 launch, concerns over pricing and higher competition. Over the past two years, the gap between iPhone and Galaxy launch dates has narrowed while the difference in pricing has not. Moreover, iPhone 12 launched much later than expected in 2020. Samsung has also accelerated its 2021 launch as it typically launches in February, about the same time as the Mobile World Congress trade show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consequently, the gap between the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 launches was a mere 12 weeks. In key markets such as the US, the robust performance of iPhone 12 makes it the dominant player in terms of online space, promotions and shelf space. Furthermore, in January and February, post-holiday flagship sales make the timing less than ideal for a product launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung\u2019s early launch could have been aimed at capitalizing on Huawei\u2019s woes resulting from the tightening of the US trade ban. However, the company will have an uphill task in filling the vacuum considering how crowded the smartphone market has become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy S10 had to compete with 48 premium devices priced at $800 and above. But for the S21, there are over 65 models to compete with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung Electronics Q4 2020 Profit Estimated at 9 Trillion Won<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Likely due to the popularity of the iPhone 12 lineup and lower demand for its chips, Samsung\u2019s Q4 2020 profit fell short of analyst expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the company\u2019s preliminary estimates, its operating profits for the quarter totaled approximately 9.0 trillion won ($8.2 billion). That was an improvement over the 7.16 trillion won ($6.5 billion) reported in Q4 2019 but a decline compared to Q3 2020\u2019s 12.35 trillion won ($11.2 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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