We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. The Samsung Galaxy S11 is coming next month—February 11, to be precise. That much we know. But what will it look like? And how much will it cost? And will it even be called the Galaxy S11? Here's everything we think we know so far. A New Name? For years, Samsung has followed the same naming convention for its Galaxy S flagships. If it continues to do so, this year's phone will be called the Samsung Galaxy S11. In December, Samsung leaker Ice Universe tweeted that the company will break with tradition this time around, rebranding the phone as the Samsung Galaxy S20, reflecting the company's desire to present a new smartphone experience for a new decade. Although Ice Universe has a fairly good track record, we're not convinced. That name hasn't appeared elsewhere, and there's just not enough evidence to support this claim. It also doesn't seem to be a coincidence that Samsung plans to launch the phone on February 11. So for now, we're expecting it to be called the Galaxy S11. What Will It Look Like? It appears Samsung will announce three versions of the Galaxy S11. There's also the possibility it will announce the Galaxy Fold 2, a clamshell model similar to the new Moto Razr. For the most part, the Galaxy S11 should look a lot like the Galaxy S10, with the biggest changes related to the display. The phone is said to sport a 20:9 aspect ratio, making it a little easier to hold in your hand. It doesn't appear to be quite as curved, and renders suggest the bezels are smaller, though it doesn't look like Samsung's under-display camera will make an appearance. The smallest phone in the lineup, possibly called the Samsung Galaxy 11e, will have a 6.2- or 6.4-inch curved SAMOLED display. The middle variant, which may be called the Samsung Galaxy S11, should sport a 6.7-inch SAMOLED display. The largest, supposedly named the Samsung Galaxy S11 Ultra, is said to have a 6.9-inch SAMOLED screen. Wondering what SAMOLED (as opposed to S-AMOLED) is? There's a possibility is could refer to an updated display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but that is pure conjecture. If it does have a 120Hz display, it will almost certainly have a variable refresh rate to conserve battery life. All three phones will reportedly have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The ultrasonic sensor is said to have a larger reading area than the S10, so it should be easier to authenticate. There's a slight chance, however, that ultrasonic fingerprint sensors will be replaced with optical sensors, according to Samsung Securities analyst Lee Jong-wook. We're skeptical Samsung will ditch the ultrasonic sensor, however, since it works far better than any optical sensor on the market. Big Hardware Changes? All three models of the Samsung Galaxy S11 in the US will reportedly feature the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. Reports of RAM and storage are all over the map right now, but it looks like we might see at least one model with an impressive 12GB of RAM. There will be LTE and 5G variants for the two smaller S11 models, while the largest of the bunch will only be available with 5G. That may seem odd since the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC is bundled with the X55 5G modem, but there's a good reason. Samsung probably wants to keep the price of the LTE variants comparable with its predecessors by disabling the 5G modem and excluding expensive components like 5G millimeter-wave antenna modules. The S11 Ultra will reportedly pack a 5,00mAh battery. Both the Galaxy S11 and S11e will feature 4,300mAh batteries according to specs leaked last year. While all three phones will likely feature quick charging, it looks like the 5G models will come with a 25W adapter. Wireless charging, Power Share, and NFC are expected on all of the new phones. For cameras, the S11 Ultra will reportedly feature four rear sensors. The primary lens is said to come in at 108MP, while a telephoto periscope lens with a 5X zoom could clock in at no less than 48MP. Ultrawide angle and Time of Flight (TOF) sensors are believed to round out the stack. There are fewer details about the Galaxy S11 and S11e cameras. Ice Universe claims both phones will also have the periscope lens, but the TOF sensor is exclusive to the S11 Ultra. How Much Will It Cost and When Does It Come Out? Samsung's Unveiled press event where it will announce the phone takes place February 11, 2020. We believe there will be a staggered release where the phones will be available in South Korea and other parts of Asia shortly after the announcement, before making their way to the US by mid-March. We think pricing for LTE models will be consistent with last year's phones. And we anticipate 5G models will actually be less expensive than last year's, since 5G modems are becoming more affordable. Of course, all of this is subject to change, so we'll update this story as we learn more ahead of the event. And make sure to check back on February 11 for a detailed look at the new phone(s).

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