SEOUL Samsung Electronics Co. has recently unveiled 5G versions of its mid-range smartphones as the South Korean tech giant aims to boost handset sales amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The world’s largest smartphone vendor introduced the new Galaxy A71 5G and Galaxy A51 5G smartphones, expanding its smartphone lineup that supports the next-generation mobile network. The LTE versions of the Galaxy A71 and the Galaxy A51 were revealed in Indonesia this January and in Vietnam last year, respectively. Samsung didn’t announce prices and the launch date of the two smartphones, but sources said they will be released no later than May in South Korea, with price tags at between 400,000 won (US$330) and 500,000 won. Both devices feature Samsung’s Infinity-O display, with the A71 5G offering a 6.7-inch screen, while the A51 5G has a 6.5-inch screen. They will be powered by a 4,500 mAh battery. They also come with a quad rearcamera setup, with the A71 5G sporting a 64-megapixel main camera, while the A51 5G has a 48-megapixel shooter. Both devices offer a 12-megapixel ultra wide camera, a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 5-megapixel depth camera.— Yonhap/APP