Chapter 166 – Samsung Press Conference

Samsung's press event started strong, with something unexpected.

They unveiled their Note 4, and to everyone's surprise, it featured 20W fast charging. It wasn't groundbreaking, but it was fast enough to grab headlines.

More importantly, it was the first time Samsung brought fast charging to market at this scale.

Haifeng watched the livestream calmly. Sitting beside him, Liu Jianyu looked more tense.

"President Lu, they beat us to it," Jianyu said. "Aren't you worried about their lead in fast-charging tech?"

Haifeng didn't even blink.

"It's fast charging. Not magic."

"They're doing 20W. We're going with 30W, plus wireless charging. It's fine. Let them enjoy their moment."

Jianyu still wasn't convinced.

"But if they launch first, they steal the spotlight. Even if our solution is better, we'll be seen as the copy."

He wasn't wrong. Timing often mattered more than performance in public perception.

Haifeng took a slow sip of water and replied with a faint smile.

"Some things look impressive at first… but have fatal flaws."

"Just wait. The real star of their press conference hasn't even appeared yet."

The Note 4 drew attention, sure, especially at its price point.

Samsung revealed four storage configurations:

3GB RAM + 16GB: ¥3,699 (≈ $509)

3GB + 32GB: ¥3,999 (≈ $550)

3GB + 64GB: ¥4,499 (≈ $619)

3GB + 128GB: ¥4,999 (≈ $688)

The pricing was aggressive. Lower than most expected. But the Note 4 wasn't the main event.

The real focus was on what came next.

"The Note 4 is just an appetizer," the host said on stage. "Let's talk about our flagship: the Galaxy S6."

Haifeng watched with sharp attention.

This was Samsung's real play.

Just like Apple, they were launching two models this cycle. And the S6 was aimed at the iPhone 6S.

"Apple launches the 6S, and Samsung follows with the S6," Haifeng muttered. "Looks like October's going to be war."

Despite the pressure, Haifeng wasn't stressed. He was certain: Samsung's actual target wasn't CS—it was Apple.

After all, CS hadn't entered the global market yet. Samsung had nothing to fear from them—yet.

The S6 was fully revealed.

It shipped with a 24MP rear camera and a 15MP front-facing camera—both top-tier for the time.

Under the hood? The newly unveiled Snapdragon 815 chip.

To highlight its performance, Samsung ran a side-by-side comparison during the event.

Their own Exynos 810 (used in the Note 4) vs the new Snapdragon 815.

The result?

The 815 outperformed it by 50%.

Haifeng raised an eyebrow.

"That chip is dangerously close to Apple's A9…"

He hadn't expected this. Most assumed the Note 4 would be Samsung's main release. But clearly, the S6 was packing serious firepower.

It wasn't over.

Battery specs came next.

The S6 featured:

3,500 mAh battery

25W fast charging

An improvement even over the Note 4. Samsung wasn't holding back.

Haifeng leaned forward slightly.

"They did it. They moved beyond 20W already."

That raised a question: What type of fast charging were they using?

There were two primary methods in the industry:

High-voltage charging boosts power through increased voltage. It's common but generates a lot of heat. Long-term use can wear out batteries.

Oppo and Vivo use high-current charging. Safer voltage, but requires thick, specialized cables.

Samsung hadn't specified its method. But either way, they were pushing limits.

Still, Haifeng wasn't rattled.

"Specs look good on paper," he said. "But specs alone don't win battles."

Finally, Samsung's host stepped up again, voice full of confidence.

"This phone is our most sincere work yet. It rivals anything else on the market. We're not afraid of comparisons."

It was both a flex and a challenge.

This shot is aimed not only at Apple but also at every major brand on the stage.

Haifeng smirked.

"That line's going to be quoted a lot."

The moment the words left the host's mouth, the price list dropped:

16GB: ¥5,299 (≈ $730)

32GB: ¥5,588 (≈ $770)

64GB: ¥6,088 (≈ $840)

128GB: ¥6,888 (≈ $950)

Identical to Apple's iPhone 6S pricing. Samsung wasn't even pretending to differentiate—they were going for a head-on collision.

Online, users were stunned.

Some praised the specs. Others were torn.

"Samsung's back."

"Those cameras are insane."

"Why does this feel like a direct shot at Apple?"

Digital influencers and tech bloggers across China were buzzing.

The next morning, "Samsung S6" topped Weibo's trending topics.

And still, Haifeng didn't flinch.

He wasn't chasing the spotlight.

He was building pressure—one silent step at a time.

Soon, it would be CS's turn to take the stage.