Samsung unveils the Galaxy Quantum5 – a quantum-powered secure smartphone

First and foremost, let’s start by saying that the Galaxy Quantum5 was developed in collaboration with SK Telecom and is exclusive to the network. So, you won’t be able to get one outside of South Korea. The other partnership that made the phone possible is with ID Quantique (IDQ). That’s the company that provides the quantum cryptographic chip.

The chip is a so-called Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). It uses quantum physics to generate truly random numbers to be used in the encryption and decryption process of sensitive data like biometrics and passwords. Using truly random numbers from an independent chip limits the possibility of outside influence and tampering, that more traditional random number generation methods are susceptible to.

Other than the additional QRNG chip, the Galaxy Quantum5 is basically a Galaxy A55. Some specs highlights include an aluminum frame and glass front and back body with IP67 ingress protection, a 6.6-inch, 120Hz Super AMOLED display, stereo speakers, a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro on the back. There is an Exynos 1480 running the show with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. A 5,000 mAh battery is keeping the lights on with 25W fast charging.

The Samsung Galaxy Quantum5 is available in three color options: Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy. The retail price is KRW 618,200 ($465).

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