2020
UAE Price
AED 1,299
India Price
₹32,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2020
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 (Galaxy Book Flex 15 Series) 512GB / 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 1,299 in the UAE and ₹32,900 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 smooth multitasking and responsive app performance, while the NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM handles light creative tasks like photo editing and 1080p video rendering. Its 69.7Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours under moderate use, aided by efficient Ice Lake-U architecture. The 2.5kg weight and 360-degree hinge suit mobile professionals needing a convertible for presentations or note-taking. Weakness: the MX250 struggles with sustained GPU loads—thermal throttling occurs after 15–20 minutes of intensive work, and storage speed is limited by a standard SATA SSD, not NVMe. In UAE at AED 1299, it’s good value because the convertible form and Thunderbolt 3 ports justify the price for hybrid workers. In India at ₹32900, it’s overpriced—competitors offer NVMe storage and RTX 3050 GPUs for similar cost, making this a dated pick despite its hinge flexibility.
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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.
Common questions about the Galaxy Book S.
It may not be worth buying in 2026 unless found at a very low second-hand price, as newer models offer better performance and efficiency. Its 2020 hardware will likely struggle with modern software demands and lack software support by then.
The price in UAE is AED 1299. It is available through select electronics retailers and online platforms in the country.
The price in India is ₹32900. It can be purchased through authorized Samsung retailers and major e-commerce sites in India.
The camera delivers 720p HD video quality suitable for video calls and basic recording. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document work. Heavy tasks like video editing or gaming reduce this significantly.
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