Samsung Galaxy S23 lacks an important feature to rival Apple’s iPhone 14

When launching iPhone 14, Apple also introduced an extremely interesting new feature, which is Emergency SOS. This is a feature that allows users to make phone calls via satellite in the event of a loss of mobile signal, which can help contact rescue forces in emergency situations.

Soon after, Qualcomm made Android smartphone manufacturers jealous, with the launch of Snapdragon Satellite technology. This is also a technology that allows calling via satellite, which is supported on smartphones equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors. Qualcomm says Snapdragon Satellite is ready for launch in 2023.

And of course, everyone expected this feature to appear on Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 phones. But the Unpacked event ended, and no one mentioned this feature.

CNET interviewed Mr. TM Roh, president and director of Samsung’s mobile experience business unit. “Once we have the infrastructure and technology in place, of course for Samsung Galaxy, for our mobile division, we will actively consider adopting this feature,” said Mr. Roh. “.

A Samsung with a long history of always integrating the most advanced technologies and features into its new products, is saying “we will wait until the technology is ready”. While Apple has a long history of being careful when it comes to integrating new features, it is one step ahead of Samsung.

Although satellite calling is just a small feature and you probably won’t use it for the rest of your life. But who knows, if you fall into an emergency situation and don’t have a phone signal to call for help, this is a feature that can save your life.

Since the iPhone 14 launched with Emergency SOS, there have been at least 5 lives saved by being able to call the rescue team by satellite. Search and rescue units have called the feature a savior.

Of course, Samsung also does not say that it will not integrate satellite calling in the future. But at least for now, the Galaxy S23 series still doesn’t have this feature, and this may be a shortcoming in the fierce competition with Apple’s iPhone 14.

Reference: theverge