2021
UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹38,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2021
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 (Galaxy Book Flex 15 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Samsung's 2021 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 355 x 227.2 ( = 0.59 x 13.98 x 8.94 in) display, the Intel Core i7-1065G7 4c/8t 4 x 1.3 - 3.9 GHz, 51 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Ice Lake-U chipset. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹38,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 excels with its Intel Core i7-1065G7 and 16GB LPDDR4X-3733 RAM, delivering responsive multitasking and smooth Windows 10 operation, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM handles light creative work and casual gaming. Its 69.7Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours under moderate use, aided by efficient Ice Lake-U architecture. The 360-degree hinge and stylus support make it ideal for note-takers, designers sketching on-screen, or students needing pen input. Weakness? The MX250’s 2GB VRAM and 28W sustained CPU throttle under prolonged load, limiting video rendering or heavy GPU tasks. Thermals get warm, and fan noise rises noticeably. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s good value because the convertible form, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6 justify the price for its niche. In India at ₹38900, it’s overpriced—similar Intel i5/16GB/512GB convertibles exist below ₹35000 with better cooling and newer panels.
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| Battery | 69.7 Wh, 4530 mAh Lithium-Ion, 15.4 V |
| Camera | Webcam: HDPrimary Camera: 0.9 MPix |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: audio combo, Card Reader: MicroSD, Sensors: accelerometer, orientation sensor, ambient light sensor, TPM 2.0 |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 355 x 227.2 ( = 0.59 x 13.98 x 8.94 in) |
| Weight | 1.57 kg ( = 55.38 oz / 3.46 pounds), Power Supply: 244 g ( = 8.61 oz / 0.54 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, 10 touchpoints, BOE HF NE156FHM-N51, IPS, QLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1582 MHz, RAM: 1752 MHz, GDDR5, 27.21.14.5671 (Nvidia 456.71), Optimus |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR4X-3733, dual-channel mode, onboard, no memory banks |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel 495 (Ice Lake-U PCH-LP Premium) |
| Soundcard | Realtek ALC298 @ Intel Ice Lake PCH-LP - cAVS |
| Charging | fast charging / Quickcharge |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, USB-C to USB-A dongle, McAfee LiveSafe (trial), MS Office 365 (trial), 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Samsung homepageSamsung notebook section |
| Price | 1800 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1065G7 4c/8t 4 x 1.3 - 3.9 GHz, 51 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Ice Lake-U |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Galaxy Book 15.6".
It may not be the best choice in 2026 due to its 2021 release, as newer models offer better efficiency and support. However, if found at a steep discount, it can still handle basic tasks reliably for casual users.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 is priced at AED 1499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Samsung retailers and major electronics stores.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 is priced at ₹38900 in India. It can be purchased from Samsung's official online store and select electronics retailers.
The camera delivers clear 720p video with decent color accuracy in good lighting. It performs adequately for video calls but lacks low-light optimization and advanced features.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document work. Heavy tasks like video editing or multitasking reduce this significantly.
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