UAE Price
AED 1,599
India Price
₹40,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 (Galaxy Book Flex 15 Series) 1TB / 16GB is Samsung's 2020 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 1,599 in the UAE and ₹40,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 excels with its Intel Core i7-1065G7 and 16GB LPDDR4X-3733 RAM, delivering smooth multitasking and responsive application performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM handles light creative tasks and casual gaming. Its 69.7Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours under moderate use, aided by efficient Ice Lake-U architecture. The 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports enable high-speed peripherals and external displays. However, thermals throttle the CPU under sustained load, capping performance after 15–20 minutes of heavy work. The 1TB SSD is adequate but not PCIe NVMe, limiting storage speed. In UAE at AED 1599, it’s good value because the convertible design, Thunderbolt, and battery life justify the price for digital nomads and students. In India at ₹40900, it’s overpriced—competitors offer faster SSDs and newer CPUs at similar cost, making this a dated pick despite its build quality.
Consider instead
MacBook Pro 15 (2017)
Apple · AED 1,799 · different brand, similar price
| 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 | 1024 |
| 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 S.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 unless found at a very low price, as newer models offer better performance and efficiency. Its 2020 hardware will likely struggle with future software demands and lack modern features.
The price in UAE is AED 1599. It is available through select electronics retailers and online platforms in the country.
The price in India is ₹40900. It can be purchased through authorized Samsung retailers and major e-commerce sites in India.
The camera delivers adequate video quality for video calls, with 720p resolution and decent low-light performance. It is suitable for everyday use but not for professional streaming or photography.
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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