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Samsung Galaxy A52 Review : An Awesome Deal Indeed!

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We take a close look at the Samsung Galaxy A52, which promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

Find out what the Galaxy A52 offers, and why we gave it our Editor’s Choice Award!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Awesome Is For Everyone!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A52, and unboxed it in this video :

Once you fully unbox it, this is what you will find inside :

Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone
Set of Samsung Galaxy A52 documents
Samsung EP-TA200 15-watt USB fast charger
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
SIM tray pin

Even though Samsung bundled it with a charger, they did not include a free bumper case.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Setting It Up!

Let’s show you just how easy it is to setup the Galaxy A52 for the first time!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Hands-On Experience!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone…

Next Page > Key Features, Where To Buy?

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Key Features

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) mobile platform, which consists of :

2 x high-performance Kryo 570 Gold cores, running at up to 2.3 GHz
6 x low-power Kryo 570 Silver cores, running at up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU
Qualcomm Hexagon 694 NPU
Qualcomm Spectra 355L ISP

Fabricated on the 8 nm process technology, this mid-range mobile SoC promises to deliver 20% faster CPU, 20% faster AI and 10% faster graphics performance over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 730G.

RAM + Storage

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. This is way more than what most users can ever expect to use.

But if you actually need more storage, it comes with a hybrid SIM tray, which allows you to add a microSD card for more storage!

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture. The ultra-high resolution is, frankly, overkill for a selfie camera.

So if you don’t need the high resolution, switch to the 8 MP resolution for better low-light photos and videos.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

We really like how the matte colour scheme makes the slight camera bump appear even less conspicuous.

Connectivity

While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a 5G platform, 5G connectivity was turned off in our Galaxy A52. It may be offered as a 5G model in some countries, but not in Malaysia.

That’s just fine by us as we don’t see 5G connectivity becoming widespread for at least 3-4 more years! Turning off 5G will also help save power and extend battery life.

It also supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), as well as Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type C connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Next Page > Camera Performance + Photo Samples

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Camera Performance + Photo Samples

The Samsung Galaxy A52’s 64 MP main camera takes 16 MP photos by default, with a resolution of 4624 x 3468 pixels.

The 46 MP sensor basically combines four pixels into one large “virtual pixel”, for better image quality and low-light performance.

The Galaxy A52 produces very good photos with really incredible detail at 16 MP, so stick with that unless you are planning to print really large format photos.

While the wide f/1.8 aperture creates a narrow depth-of-field, so there is the risk of ending up with an out-of-focus photo.

It is easy to “fix” that problem by tapping on the screen to make sure the camera focuses exactly where you want it to.

While this works with all smartphones, the Galaxy A52 does a much better job focusing than say, the Redmi 9T.

Here are ten unedited photo samples for you to check out.

Next Page > Battery Life + Recharging, Performance

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 4,500 mAh battery.

To test its battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.

Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.

It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.

We then ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained with 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rates :

Work 2.0	Galaxy A52 (60 Hz)	Redmi 9T	Galaxy A52 (90 Hz)	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Note20 Ultra
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	6,000 mAh	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Battery Life	15 hrs 33 mins	19 hrs 50 mins	12 hrs 30 mins	11 hrs 32 mins	10 hrs 9 mins
Battery Utilisation (per min.)	3.86 mAh	4.03 mAh	4.80 mAh	5.78 mAh	5.91 mAh
Review Links	–	Review	–	Review	Review
Price Check	US UK Malaysia Singapore	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

That’s excellent battery life! Over 15.5 hours with the display set to 60 Hz, and 12.5 hours with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Recharging Speed

Take a look at how fast it recharges its 4,500 mAh battery.

	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52	Redmi 9T
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,300 mAh	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charger Output	25 watts	25 watts	25 watts	15 watts	18 watts
Recharging Time	57.5 mins	63 mins	66.5 mins	84.5 mins	184 mins
Recharging Speed (per minute)	69.6 mAh	54.6 mAh	54.1 mAh	42.4 mAh	26.1 mAh
Review Links	Review	Review	Review		Review
Price Check	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

Very nice! Even though it only comes with a 15 watt fast charger, the Samsung Galaxy A52 recharged 62% faster than the Redmi 9T with its 18 watt fast charger!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Work Performance

We tested the Galaxy A52 using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 2.0	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy A52	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Mobile Platform	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	SD 750G	Exynos 9820	SD 662
Performance Score (Average)	10523	8981	7874	7846	5986
Web Browsing	8865	8293	7021	8583	5844
Video Editing	6232	9166	5693	5524	3423
Writing	11112	9579	7454	9076	6657
Photo Editing	30789	19376	15812	10710	12031
Data Manipulation	6825	6155	6424	6450	4799

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a powerful mid-range mobile SoC. It is actually as powerful as the flagship Samsung Exynos 9820 in work applications!

Samsung Galaxy A52 Gaming Performance : 3DMark

For gaming, we first tested the Galaxy A52 using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy S10+	Galaxy A52	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	Exynos 9820	SD 750G	SD 662
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL)	6642	5037	4470	2565	1174
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan)	5722	4794	4314	2416	1098
Sling Shot	8128	4883	4343	3764	1844

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is definitely not as fast in games, as flagship mobile platforms. But it is just over twice as fast as mid-range smartphones like the Redmi 9T.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Overall Performance : AnTuTu

We then tested the Galaxy A52 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy A52	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	SD 750G	Exynos 9820	SD 662
AnTuTu Score	522735	348397	341908	330549	173559
CPU	146783	101187	105098	100272	64505
GPU	215205	156700	88068	149930	31734
Memory	89376	72051	60642	68188	40377
UX	71371	18459	88100	12159	36943

Will you look at that? The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is right between the Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825 – both flagship mobile SoCs from Samsung.

It is also notably twice as fast as the old Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 used in the Xiaomi Redmi 9T.

Next Page > A Quick Wrap, Verdict + Award

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : A Quick Wrap

The Galaxy A52 offers quite the awesome deal that Samsung promised. Let’s do a quick wrap of what we really liked about it.

Very Nice Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a very nice 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, and brightness of up to 800 nits!

Great Performance

We are very glad Samsung built the Galaxy A52 around the Snapdragon 750G, which proved to offer really good CPU and GPU performance. It feels like a flagship device, without the flagship price.

Nice Set Of Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a very nice set of cameras – both in front and in the back.

The 64 MP main camera and 12 MP ultra-wide camera are the main stars. The 5 MP macro camera will not see much use, but at least it is better than the 2 MP macro camera that comes in some mid-range devices!

The image quality of the 64 MP main camera, in particular, is superb in its default 16 MP mode.

Long Battery Life, Fast Recharging

You will really like how long the Galaxy A52 lasts, and how fast it recharges.

Small Niceties

There are a couple of small features that could be very important, and yet are not available in other mid-range smartphones :

3.5 mm audio port
AKG-tuned speakers
Triple card tray with microSD card slot

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Our Verdict + Award

The Samsung Galaxy A52 offers a lot of great features and a very long battery life, at a great price point.

There are very few smartphones at this price point that would offer you a large 90 Hz Super AMOLED display, a powerful processor and a 64 MP camera system, with a large battery.

This is why we believe it deserves nothing less than our Editor’s Choice Award! Congratulations, Samsung!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

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LG Mobile Shuts Down : Another Brand Bites The Dust!

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It is official – LG has called it quits on its mobile phone division, shutting it down for good!

Find out what happened, and what this means to us – the consumers!

LG Mobile Shuts Down : Another Brand Bites The Dust!

On 5 March 2021, LG announced that its board of directors approved the decision to shut down its mobile business unit.

This came after rumours that LG was looking into “various options such as a sale, split sales or pulling out of the smartphone business“.

Even though LG had a strong following in the United States, in third place with 13% market share, that was not enough to turn a profit.

LG Mobile has consistently lost mobile hand over fist, even after trying all sorts of way to get consumer mindshare through devices like LG Wing, which featured a secondary display that swivelled out behind the main display.

If you can’t remember any notable LG mobile devices you have actually seen and tried out, you are not alone. This is why LG Mobile is no more.

After closing down LG Mobile, their focus will be in growth areas such as :

electric vehicle components,
connected devices,
smart homes,
robotics
artificial intelligence
business-to-business solutions
platforms and services

LG Mobile Shut Down : Effect On Consumers?

LG said that they will continue to sell their current inventory, but expect to complete the process of shutting down their business by 31 July 2021.

Even so, they assure customers that they will continue to provide service support and software updates of existing LG smartphones for “a period of time which will vary by region“.

So if you really love LG smartphones, you still have time and opportunity to grab one.

You may have to live with the fact that you will likely lose support and software updates after a year or so.

The loss of another brand will undoubtedly mean fewer choices, but is that really a bad thing?

Frankly speaking, there are way too many smartphone releases every year, and it’s getting really hard to differentiate them, never mind justify a yearly upgrade.

So, no one will really miss LG Mobile’s demise. And who knows? It could end up being resurrected like Nokia and Motorola!

LG Mobile Shut Down : Official Statement

Here is the official statement that LG issued on 5 March 2021 :

SEOUL, April 5, 2021 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced that it is closing its mobile business unit. The decision was approved by its board of directors earlier today.

LG’s strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services.

Current LG phone inventory will continue to be available for sale. LG will provide service support and software updates for customers of existing mobile products for a period of time which will vary by region. LG will work collaboratively with suppliers and business partners throughout the closure of the mobile phone business. Details related to employment will be determined at the local level.

Moving forward, LG will continue to leverage its mobile expertise and develop mobility-related technologies such as 6G to help further strengthen competitiveness in other business areas. Core technologies developed during the two decades of LG’s mobile business operations will also be retained and applied to existing and future products.

The wind down of the mobile phone business is expected to be completed by July 31 although inventory of some existing models may still be available after that.

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Realme Caught Using iPhone To Demo narzo 30A Gaming?

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Realme appeared to have used an iPhone to demonstrate the gaming performance of their new narzo 30A smartphone!

Find out what happened, and Realme’s response to this new scandal!

Realme Caught Using iPhone To Demo narzo 30A Gaming?

On 20 March 2021, Realme launched the narzo 30A smartphone in Bangladesh, which was live-streamed.

They arranged for three gamers to play PUBG Mobile live, to demonstrate the narzo 30A’s gaming performance.

However, at around the 18:03 mark of the livestream (now removed!), a pop-up appeared on the screen :

Guided Access Started

Triple-click the Side Button to exit

Guided Access is an Apple iOS feature, and is therefore available ONLY on Apple iPhones.

In other words, the PUBG Mobile game being shown on the screen was from an Apple iPhone, not the narzo 30A as claimed.

Realme Explains narzo 30A – iPhone Kerfuffle!

This scandal came just days after Realme was exposed for cheating in AnTuTu Benchmark. Realme called it a bug then.

This time, Realme is claiming that the video was pre-recorded due to “local pandemic control policy” and the A1 team sent them the wrong file.

They removed the livestream video, and will republish it after “the re-production is complete“.

Respecting and abiding by the local pandemic control policy, the narzo 30A launch video was planned to be recorded in advance. Additionally, the launch video involved a narzo 30A hands-on gaming video.

To ensure a better quality video output, the gaming part was recorded by our partner A1 Esports team and sent to the producer, post-recording.

Although the A1 team did use the narzo 30A smartphone for the recording of the gaming part, a wrong file was accidentally sent to the producer, which led to the appearance of a non-realme smartphone in the video.

In response to this issue, we have immediately contacted our A1 team partner to rectify the accident. We shall republish the video after the re-production is complete.

We sincerely apologize for any unanticipated impacts the incident may have caused. Your kind support to the brand is very much appreciated. Please stay tuned with realme for future updates.

We Examine The Realme narzo 30A – iPhone Claims

Going through Realme’s statement, we can’t help but feel troubled by a few “logical inconsistencies”…

Issue #1 : Local Pandemic Control Policy?

What local pandemic control policy? They arranged for three gamers to play PUBG Mobile side-by-side, and without face masks too!

Issue #2 : Pre-Recorded For Better Quality?

If the video was pre-recorded, why was there a need for the A1 team members to stand up there and “pretend play”?

If they were concerned about video quality, they should have just streamed the pre-recorded clip directly, instead of displaying it behind the A1 team members, as a large but pixelated video that lacked contrast.

Issue #3 : They Didn’t Check The Pre-Recorded Video?

What makes even less sense is the claim that the A1 esports team recorded their gameplay using the narzo 30A, but sent them the wrong file.

Why would the A1 esports team record their gameplay on an iPhone, as well as the narzo 30A? Didn’t Realme check the video they received, to make sure it was from their narzo 30A smartphone?

Which is more likely?

a) they accidentally triggered Guided Access during the livestream, or

b) the A1 team recorded the gameplay on an iPhone and narzo 30A, and accidentally sent Realme the wrong file, and Realme didn’t check their gameplay before streaming it onto the big screen?

You may recall that the Realme team blamed a bug for their fantastical AnTuTu benchmark score. They have yet to adequately explain that either…

narzo 30A – iPhone Scandal : Another Hit To Realme’s Rep

We have been a fan of Realme since they first started with their Realme 2 Pro, Realme 2 and Realme C1, because they offered really great value for our money.

So we were not surprised by how fast their devices improved, and how fast they grew. Heck, we even took the realme 3 on a photographic trip to the US West Coast, and Las Vegas!

However, a new team apparently took over in the middle of 2019, and it looks like they are willing to risk everything just to gain market share. Perhaps that’s why they coined the tagline, Dare To Leap!.

Since then, they have been hit by revelations that their 90 Hz display only works in certain situations, the recent AnTuTu cheating scandal and now this iPhone streaming scandal.

It’s a real shame, because Realme was doing so well, and building a great reputation for offering great features at a low, low price.

Reputation, as they say, takes a lifetime to build, but can be lost in a second.

We should point out that the Realme narzo 30A is powered by the MediaTek helio G85, which is not affected by the MediaTek benchmark cheating scandal.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 Unboxing + Hands-On Preview!

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The Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

Let’s unbox the Galaxy A52, and get a closer look at it!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Awesome Is For Everyone!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A52, and unboxed it in this video :

Once you fully unbox it, this is what you will find inside :

Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone
Set of Samsung Galaxy A52 documents
Samsung EP-TA200 15-watt USB fast charger
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
SIM tray pin

Even though Samsung bundled it with a charger, they did not include a free bumper case.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Hands-On Experience!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone…

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Key Features

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Where To Buy?

It has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
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Get 50% Off PDRM Fines Using MyBayar Saman!

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PDRM just launched the MyBayar Saman portal and mobile app, offering 50% off selected traffic fines from now until 11 April 2021!

Find out more about MyBayar Saman, and how to get 50% off your PDRM traffic fines!

PDRM Launches MyBayar Saman Portal + Mobile App!

On 25 March 2021, the Inspector-general of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador launched the MyBayar Saman portal and mobile app at the PDRM Bukit Aman headquarters.

MyBayar Saman online : https://mybayar.rmp.gov.my/
Google Play Store
Apple App Store

The PDRM launched MyBayar Saman as an alternative payment option, instead of paying over-the-counter, or using private collecting agents like MyEG.

This would also save the public money as MyBayar Saman is FREE, and does not collect service charges. They can also pay their fines at their convenience, without wasting time queuing to pay.

Get 50% Off PDRM Fines Using MyBayar Saman!

PDRM is offering early birds a 50% discount on selected traffic fines on MyBayar Saman, from now until 11 April 2021.

Major traffic offences will NOT receive this 50% discount, and they include :

jumping red lights
speeding
crossing double lines
using a mobile phone while driving
driving in the emergency lane

MyBayar Saman : Frequently Asked Questions

Here is the official MyBayar Saman FAQ.

A. MyBayar Saman FAQ

Who is allowed to register and use the MyBayar portal?
Individual: Malaysian Citizen and Malaysian Permanent Resident (PTM) aged 18 years and above.
What are the requirements for registering and using the MyBayar portal?
Individual that are eligible must have a records or transaction within the MyBayar System.
How can new users register on the MyBayar portal?
New users can access the register button and will be direct to the user registration page to fill out all the required details in the form.
What is the purpose of the user’s identity card number when registering on the MyBayar portal?
The use of identity card numbers is an initiative towards conducting business online with the guarantee of identity verification and security of user data.
What action should be taken by users who have forgotten the password of the MyBayar portal account?
Users need to reset the password by accessing the “forgot password?” Button.
After making a payment on the MyBayar portal, how long does it take for the system to update user records?
The summons record is updated as soon as the user makes the payment.
What if the payment made through the MyBayar portal is not successful?
If the payment is made on the MyBayar portal is not successful, users need to make a complaint by email to mybayarsaman@rmp.gov.my.
What are the advantages of using the MyBayar portal service other than the payment channel for PDRM summons?
Users who register and make payments on the MyBayar portal will not be charged any additional fees other than traffic offense summons.
How to ensure a secure online experience when users access to the MyBayar portal?
Do not share your account password and make sure to log out your MyBayar account after completing make transactions before visiting other websites.
How do I know that my transactions have been successful?
Once your payment is successful, you can view previous payments in payment history. You can generate and print receipt.

B. General FAQ

What should I do if the traffic offense summons record with the same vehicle registration number but not my vehicle?
The offender has to go to the traffic branch that issued the summons and subsequently lodge a complaint in the traffic section for denial. Offender need to provide information on the type of vehicle that uses the same registration number. Once the complaint is resolved, offender are advised to check any traffic branch or MyBayar portal whether the summons has been dismissed or not.
What is the effect of leaving the outstanding summons?
The effect of leaving outstanding summons can result in offenders being blacklisted and issued an arrest warrant thus resulting in users not being allowed to renew road tax and driving licenses. Users will only be removed from the list after clearing all outstanding summonses.

C. FPX FAQ

Can I pay using FPX?
Yes. You can use FPX as long as you have an active internet banking account with any of the FPX participating banks. No registration is required with FPX.
What is the minimum and maximum transaction limit for FPX?
For retail/personal banking account, the minimum limit per transaction is RM1.00 and maximum amount is limited up to RM30,000 per transaction.
*The above limit is subject to your internet banking withdrawal limit with your bank, whichever is lower.
I have made a payment using FPX, how can I know that my payment is successful?
There are 3 methods in which you will be able to know that your FPX transaction is successful:
- Online receipt provided by FPX.
- Email notification sent by FPX system (provided that you have entered your email address during MyBayar
- Saman user registration).
- Online receipt provided by your bank.
While making payment using FPX, I have received an error / unsuccessful transaction message. However, the money has been deducted from my bank account. What should I do?
In the event that your account has been deducted but the transaction was unsuccessful for some reasons, your money will be credited back into your account by your bank. You are advised to contact your bank for the reversal status by providing the FPX Transaction ID or Merchant Order No. as a reference. You may also provide the screen shot of your payment on your mobile phone that displays the FPX Transaction ID or Merchant Order No. as a proof to facilitate the bank.
PDRM claims it has not received my summon compound payment although the FPX Transaction status is successful. What should I do?
FPX transaction status is final and the bank is obligated to update your payment in a timely manner. In this case, you should contact PDRM via mybayarsaman@rmp.gov.my e-mail to verify the status of your summon compound payment. You can provide the necessary details such as the online receipt issued by FPX/PDRM or the email notification received from FPX that contain the following details:
- FPX Transaction ID.
- Merchant Order No.
- Payment amount.
- Date and time of the payment.
Can I cancel a successful FPX transaction?
No. It is not possible to cancel a successful FPX transaction via MyBayar Saman system. However, you may request PDRM for such cancelation, subject to PDRM policy.
How do I get confirmation of my compound payment with FPX?
For the purpose of verification and further clarification of inquiries related to FPX, please contact your bank that has completed the payment of your summons compound.
Is my transaction via FPX really secure?
FPX uses high standards of authentication and certification to ensure all transactions are secure.
What is availability of FPX services?
Currently FPX service is available 24 hours daily at most of the FPX participating banks.
*Depending on the participating banks’ internet banking service availability.
Is FPX service meant for individual payment only?
No. FPX service can support both payments by individual and corporation depending on the model subscribed by your merchant. Payment made by individual is known as Business to Consumer (B2C) model, while payment made by corporation is known as Business to Business (B2B) model.
If I have a problem related to summon compound payment with PDRM, who can i contact?
You can send your inquiry to email address mybayarsaman@rmp.gov.my, local call center 603-22663346/47 and by mail addressed to Cawangan Pengurusan Saman, Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik, Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia, Bukit Aman, 50560, Kuala Lumpur.

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D. Card FAQ

Can I pay for the summons online using card?
Yes, you can make payment for the summons online using a valid debit card, credit card and prepaid card.
How do I ensure that the payment transaction was successful?
There are 3 (three) methods to check if the payment transaction was successful:
- Transaction notification from your card issuing bank sent via short message service (SMS), email or mobile application push notification.
- Payment receipt (online) from MyBayar Saman portal / mobile application.
- Transaction authorisation/approval code from the card payment portal.
Do I need to inform PDRM or the bank after I have successfully made payment via the MyBayar Saman portal/application?
You do not need to contact PDRM or the bank as the payment information will be updated automatically.
What types of cards are accepted for payment through MyBayar Saman portal/application?
You can make payment with a Mastercard or Visa debit card, credit card or prepaid card.
What should I do if the transaction was unsuccessful but my account balance was deducted or my credit card has been charged?
You are advised to contact your card issuing bank to check on the payment status and inform the bank for their further action.
Why am I still unable to make payment despite having tried several times?
You are advised to contact your card issuing bank to check the status of your card/account. Common reasons for declined transactions are:
- Insufficient balance in the savings/current account linked to the debit card or insufficient usage limit on your credit card account.
- Your payment amount exceeds the daily spending limit set on your card.
- The ‘card not present’ (cardless) usage function for the card has not been activated.
What should I do if PDRM informs me of unpaid/unsettled summons even though the transaction status was successful?
You may contact PDRM via email mybayarsaman@rmp.gov to confirm the summons payment by providing the required information such as the receipt issued via the MyBayar Saman portal/application.
Can I request to cancel a successful debit card or credit card transaction?
Any cancellation application must be directed to PDRM; please refer to the terms and conditions of the MyBayar Saman portal/application.
Is it safe to enter my debit card or credit card information on MyBayar Saman portal/application?
Your card information is safe as MyBayar Saman portal/application is 3-D Secure (3-domain secure) and every transaction performed requires transaction authentication by entering the “One Time Password” (“OTP”) sent to a mobile phone number or mobile application that you had registered with your card issuing bank.
Who should I contact if I have a problem with a PDRM summons payment?
For any enquiries, please email to mybayarsaman@rmp.gov.my, call the ‘Pusat Panggilan Setempat (Call Centre)’ at 603-22663346/47 or via letter to ‘Pusat Panggilan Setempat, Cawangan Pengurusan Saman, Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik, Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia, Bukit Aman 50560 Kuala Lumpur’.

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How To Register For COVID-19 Vaccination On MySejahtera!

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You can now register for COVID-19 vaccination on MySejahtera, and here is our guide on how to do just that!

Updated @ 2021-03-22 : Added a new video, and instructions on registering your dependents. Updated various parts of the article.

Updated @ 2021-03-03 : Added instructions on how to confirm that your registration was successful.
Updated @ 2021-02-25 : Updated the video and guide with registration confirmation screen.
Updated @ 2021-02-24 : Added a video guide, as well as more details
Originally posted @ 2021-02-23

Option To Register For COVID-19 Vaccination Now On MySejahtera!

On 22 February 2021, the Malaysia Ministry of Health released MySejahtera 1.0.28 for iOS and Android devices, which adds the option to register for COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 Vaccine has arrived in Malaysia! With the new vaccination module, verify your name and IC and submit the additional details to complete your registration in the app.

Be sure to enable your app’s push notification to receive the latest updates regarding the vaccination rollout, which will commence in phases:

– PHASE 1 (February – April 2021): Frontliners
– PHASE 2 (April – August 2021): Remaining healthcare workers and high risk group
– PHASE 3 (May 2021 – February 2022): Adult population >18 years

MySejahtera 1.0.29 was released on 24 February 2021, with bug fixes.

MySejahtera 1.0.30 was released on 19 March 2021, introducing the ability to register your dependents as well.

How To Register For COVID-19 Vaccination On MySejahtera!

Here is our video guide on how to register yourself and/or your family for COVID-19 vaccination using the MySejahtera app.

It’s the same process, whether you are using an Apple iPhone, or an Android smartphone.

Don’t worry about making mistakes. You can redo the registration, to correct for mistakes.

For those who prefer pictures and text, here is our step-by-step pictorial guides.

Registering Yourself For COVID-19 Vaccination

Make sure you update to MySejahtera 1.0.28 or later before you proceed.
Open MySejahtera.
Tap on the Close button on the upper right corner of the default Check-in screen.
You should see the MySejahtera main screen, and it should show you a new COVID-19 Vaccination option.

Tap on the COVID-19 Vaccination option and it will show you this information display.
Tap on the first option – Vaccine for [your name here] – to start with the registration process.

You will be asked to verify your name and IC (MyKad) or passport number, as well as your MySJ ID (your telephone number). Click Submit if they are correct, or Edit if they are wrong.

After verifying your details, you will be informed that the COVID-19 Vaccination Program is currently in Phase 1 – for frontliners only.
You can register for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program on MySejahtera by tapping on the blue CLICK HERE link.

You will be asked to answer three simple questions, to determine whether you should be classed under Phase 2 or Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, as well as your location.
The address search option may not work. If that happens, tap on the Location finder (circled in red) to let MySejahtera use your GPS location.

Please BE HONEST in this assessment. It will, after all, be verified by the Ministry of Health.

When it comes to Question no. 2 – Do you have any comorbities? – that refers to any medical condition you have that may put you at greater risk of dying from COVID-19.

For your reference, this includes :

Diabetes mellitus
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Heart disease
Asthma
Cancer
Chronic lung disease
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Stroke
Low Immunity (Immunocompromised)
Obesity
Others

Once you are satisfied with your answers, hit Submit and you are done!You should see this screen pop-up (for version 1.0.29 onwards).

Then all you have to do is wait for the Malaysia Ministry of Health to contact you when it is your turn to be vaccinated against COVID-19!

Registering Your Family For COVID-19 Vaccination

Make sure you update to MySejahtera 1.0.30 or later before you proceed.
Open MySejahtera.
Tap on the Close button on the upper right corner of the default Check-in screen.
You should see the MySejahtera main screen, and it should show you a new COVID-19 Vaccination option.

Tap on the COVID-19 Vaccination option and it will show you this information display.
Tap on the second option – Add Vaccine Dependent.

You will be shown a screen with your registered dependents.
If you did not add any dependents yet, you can do so by tapping on the Add Vaccination Dependent option at the bottom.
Otherwise, skip to Step 12.

Key in your dependent’s details – Full name, Relationship with you, NRIC / Passport number, Age, Gender, Current Address and Post Code, and State.
Check the details and tap Save when you are done.

Your newly-added dependent will now appear in the list of dependents.

Tap on the Add as vaccine dependent option of the dependent you wish to register.
You will be asked to confirm that you have the authority to manage the vaccination process for your dependent.
You are also asked to note that once this dependent is registered to your MySejahtera account, he/she cannot be registered for the COVID-19 vaccine programme with a different MySejahtera account.
Tap on Yes, Proceed to proceed with the registration.

You will be asked to verify your dependent’s name and MyKad / Passport number; as well as confirm that he/she is over 18 years old.
Technically, it should state 18 years old and older, because the COVID-19 vaccine programme is open to those who are 18 years of age too.
If you notice any mistake, tap Edit to change the name and IC / Passport number.
Otherwise, tap the I confirm that my dependent is over 18 years old check box, and tap Submit.

You will be asked to answer four simple questions, to determine whether you should be classed under Phase 2 or Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program, as well as your location.
The address search option may not work. If that happens, tap on the Location finder to let MySejahtera use your GPS location.

Please BE HONEST in this assessment. It will, after all, be verified by the Ministry of Health.When it comes to Question no. 2 – Do you have any comorbities? – that refers to any medical condition you have that may put you at greater risk of dying from COVID-19.For your reference, this includes :
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Chronic lung disease
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Stroke
- Low Immunity (Immunocompromised)
- Obesity
- Others

Once you are done, tap Submit, and your dependent will have a green checkmark next to it.
If you made any mistake, you can tap on Remove vaccine dependent, and begin the process all over again, from Step 12.

Then all you have to do is wait for the Malaysia Ministry of Health to contact you when it is your dependent’s turn to be vaccinated against COVID-19!

Confirm Your COVID-19 Vaccination Registration

Don’t leave just yet. Make sure your registration was completed properly using these steps :

Go back to the MySejahtera main screen, and tap on the COVID-19 Vaccination option again.

In this screen, tap on the first option – Vaccine for [your name here] again.

If you see this screen, then you have successfully registered for the COVID-19 vaccination program.

No Need To Register Again For COVID-19 Vaccination

On 3 March 2021, National Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that “there is no need to resubmit” the application.

He clarified this on 4 March 2021, stating that MySejahtera is currently updating its vaccination registration record.

So there is NO NEED to register for vaccination again, even if you do not see the vaccination status page above.

As long as you submitted your registration and saw this THANK YOU pop-up, you have successfully registered for the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

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Samsung Galaxy A72 : What You Need To Know!

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The Samsung Galaxy A72 is designed for the new normal, offering an incredible package of features and performance!

Here is everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy A72 : What You Need To Know!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A72 offers an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A72 comes with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A72 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
8 MP telephoto camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A72 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A72 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A72 against the Galaxy A52 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A72 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A72 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : What You Need To Know!

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The Samsung Galaxy A52 is designed for the new normal, offering an incredible package of features and performance!

Here is everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What You Need To Know!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 offers an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

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Realme On AnTuTu Cheating : A Bug? No Guidelines?

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Realme just called us up personally to explain their side of the story, and sent us an official response to AnTuTu’s shocking claims of benchmark cheating!

Find out what’s going on, and what this benchmark cheating allegation could mean for the Realme brand, and potential Realme GT customers!

Realme On AnTuTu Cheating : It Was A Bug!

After we posted our coverage of AnTuTu exposing how the new Realme GT cheats at their benchmark, we received a personal call from Realme PR.

We were told that this was simply a misunderstanding of sorts – there was “a technical bug” that caused the “scoring issue“.

Unfortunately, they have yet to reveal what bug would cause the CPU thread delay and mosaic colour block modifications of the AnTuTu Benchmark in Realme GT.

We will update you with the details of this bug, when we receive them from Realme PR.

They also claimed that “for the last few months”, they “tried not to mention anything about AnTuTu Benchmark”, or “associate Realme with AnTuTu Benchmark”.

At this point, we should share that Realme CMO Xu Qi Chase himself posted this (now) infamous screenshot of Realme GT scoring over 770,000 on AnTuTu Benchmark on 20 February 2021 – less than a month ago.

Realme On AnTuTu Cheating : There Were No Guidelines!

Realme then followed up with an official statement, claiming that the realme GT benchmark results are accurate.

They also claimed that the misunderstanding was due to a lack of “official benchmark standards or guidelines“.

Benchmark scores of realme GT are all accurate data under the current versions of the Antutu benchmark.

realme has always been committed to bringing users excellent performance, the actual user experience is the top priority for realme.

On the other hand, regarding the test issues doubted by both sides, we are communicating with Antutu positively now.

Since there is no official benchmark standards or guidelines now, so maybe there are some different understanding between manufacturers and Antutu on how to get a higher benchmark score, so before the final conclusion, we think “cheating” may be misleading for followers, it’s better to change it to “an unverified high score”.

What happened to the bug???

As for guidelines when it comes to benchmarking, we are pretty sure it is as simple as :

Update to the latest firmware.
Clear all other apps.
Run the benchmark as-is, without modifications.

What other guidelines do you need to run AnTuTu, or any other mobile benchmark really?

Realme GT Cheating In AnTuTu Benchmark : A Quick Primer!

AnTuTu just exposed how Realme cheated at their benchmark to obtain the phenomenally high score of over 770,000 that Xu Qi Chase posted above.

After analysing the performance of a retail Realme GT unit, they discovered that it implemented two cheats :

Thread Delay : falsely inflating the CPU multi-thread test score by intercepting threads and assigning them to the fast cores.
Mosaic Colour Block Modification : falsely inflating the UX score by replacing the details in the reference JPG image with colour blocks.

They then warned that if Realme does not remove the cheats within 3 months, they will ban Realme GT permanently.

What Does Realme GT Cheating Mean For Potential Customers?

If AnTuTu allegations are true, this is going to really spike the sale of the Realme GT, which is set to launch in many countries.

Especially when this incident reminds potential buyers of the time when Realme was caught faking the 90 Hz display on the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro.

Perhaps that is why Realme has been reluctant to send their smartphones to be reviewed, relying instead on influencers and online sales to sell their smartphones.

This new AnTuTu Benchmark cheating scandal could be a serious blow to Realme’s credibility, and a tipping point for the Realme brand.

It became a fast-rising brand by borrowing the Xiaomi model of offering a ton of features at very low prices.

The fact that Realme has a flagship smartphone powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC should be a testament to how far it came, so quickly.

Yet it appears that they will go way beyond aggressive pricing and other usual tactics to win market share.

Potential customers (and other benchmark developers) will now wonder – if the Realme GT was caught cheating in AnTuTu, could it also be cheating in other benchmarks?

Even worse – what other Realme smartphones employ such tactics to obtain higher than normal scores? This will be a real PR headache.

We should point out though that benchmark cheating is not limited to smartphone brands. Even MediaTek was caught cheating in 8 of their chipsets, involving more than 50 smartphones from Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo and yes, Realme too.

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Realme GT Faces Ban After Cheating In AnTuTu Benchmark!

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The Realme GT faces a possible permanent ban after it was caught cheating in the AnTuTu Benchmark!

Find out what’s going on, and what it means to you – potential Realme customers!

Benchmark Cheating : Why Do It?

The smartphone industry is a cut-throat business, with brands fighting to differentiate their smartphones from their competitors. One of the ways is to demonstrate a clear performance advantage.

Other than the usual ways – using more powerful processor and graphics cores – brands can tune their operating system to focus more on performance, at the expense of battery life.

However, when they use the same mobile platform, a desperate brand may resort to cheating to gain an edge over their rivals.

AnTuTu is accusing Realme of doing just that with their flagship Realme GT smartphone.

Realme GT Caught Cheating In AnTuTu Benchmark?

On 15 March 2021, AnTuTu posted their Weibo expose on how the Realme GT cheated at their benchmark. For your convenience, we are reposting it at the end of this article with our English translation.

AnTuTu first became suspicious when Realme declared an AnTuTu Benchmark result of over 770,000 for their Realme GT smartphone before it launched.

When Realme did not respond to their questions, AnTuTu purchased a unit of the Realme GT to test it for themselves.

After analysing the performance of their unit, they discovered that the Realme GT implemented two cheats :

Thread Delay In CPU Multi-Thread Test

The Realme GT was allegedly designed to intercept the threads from the CPU Multi-Thread test, to schedule them to run on the fast cores as much as possible.

This falsely inflates its score by using the fast cores to process the threads, instead of testing the processor’s true multi-core capability in handling multiple threads concurrently.

Mosaic Colour Block Modification In UX Test

AnTuTu discovered that the Realme GT modified the reference JPG image with mosaic colour blocks.

By replacing the details in the original picture with blocking mosaics, the JPG decoding speed can be greatly inflated.

Realme GT Threatened With Permanent Ban

After announcing their results, AnTuTu announced that they removed all Realme GT scores for 3 months.

They also warned that if Realme does not remove the cheats within 3 months, they will ban Realme GT permanently.

AnTuTu also shared that their upcoming V9 benchmark will feature improved anti-cheating features, and even trigger penalties like score deductions.

Realme : AnTuTu Scores Real, Will No Longer Using AnTuTu?

Realme CMO Xu Qi Chase quickly shot back a response to AnTuTu’s expose.

If we understand this correctly, he is insisting that the Realme GT scores are accurate, and announcing that Realme will no longer use the AnTuTu Benchmark results for future Realme smartphones.

What Does Realme GT Cheating Mean For Potential Customers?

If AnTuTu allegations are true, this is a serious blow to Realme’s credibility.

It became a fast-rising brand by borrowing the Xiaomi model of offering a ton of features at very low prices.

The fact that Realme has a flagship smartphone powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 SoC should be a testament to how far it came, so quickly.

Yet it appears that they would go way beyond aggressive pricing and other usual tactics to win market share.

Potential customers (and other benchmark developers) will now wonder – if the Realme GT was caught cheating in AnTuTu, could it also be cheating in other benchmarks?

Even worse – what other Realme smartphones employ such tactics to obtain higher than normal scores? This will be a real PR headache.

AnTuTu Expose Of Realme GT Cheating

Here was what AnTuTu posted in their Weibo post, with our English translation below :

realme真我GT上市前，官方曾公布过高达76万以上的安兔兔测试成绩，对此我们也曾提出过质疑，但至今并未得到realme方面的具体回应。

当时我们也已承诺，待真我GT上市后会购入这款机型进行相关测试。今天这份下架说明，则是在我们购入量产机，并实际测试后所作出的决定。

我们所购的这台真我GT于3月10日首发当天，在欢太商城购入，其存储配置为12+256GB。

通过多次测试，这台真我GT在安兔兔V8版本中均为75万分左右的成绩，在目前在售搭载骁龙888平台的机型中，已经达到了非常出色的水准。但根据我们在对其测试过程中所进行的数据分析发现，这并非真实实力的体现，而是通过作弊等手段所取得。

通过我们的验证，真我GT在CPU多线程测试中存在线程延迟的情况，通过系统拦截线程的方案，将多线程测试的部分线程尽可能调度到大核上运行，导致测试成绩更高。

这种做法已经背离了安兔兔测试的初衷，多线程测试所考察的是多线程并发的处理器多核性能，并不是为了考察大核在连续运行测试时候的性能表现。

另外在UX测试的JPG解码项目中，我们发现真我GT跑分时将安兔兔测试的解码图片进行了修改，出现了大量马赛克。使用马赛克色块替换原有图片细节可以显著降低图片质量，从而解码速度也会更快，所以才有了更高的分数。但这样做明显违背了图片解码测试的目的。

综上所述，安兔兔方面决定下架realme真我GT的跑分成绩三个月，如未来realme方面能够修改上述问题，三个月后会重新计入相关榜单，如拒不修改则将其永久下架。

在即将到来的V9版本中，安兔兔将进一步优化防作弊方案，例如出现作弊情况会引发扣分等一些处罚方式。

Before the realme GT went on the market, the official announcement of the Antutu test results of more than 760,000. We questioned this, but so far we have not received a specific response from realme.

At that time, we also promised that we will purchase this model to test after the Realme GT launched. Today’s removal instructions were made after we purchased the mass production device and actually tested it.

The Realme GT we bought was purchased on the Huantai Mall on the day of its debut on March 10th, and its storage configuration is 12+256GB.

After many tests, this realme GT scored about 750,000 points in the AnTuTu V8 version, and it has reached a very good level among the models currently on sale with the Snapdragon 888 platform. But according to the data analysis we conducted during the testing process, we found that this is not a manifestation of true strength, but obtained through cheating and other means.

Through our verification, Realme GT used thread delays in the CPU multi-thread test. Through the system interception of threads, some threads of the multi-thread test are scheduled to run on large cores as much as possible, resulting in higher test results.

This approach has deviated from the original intention of the AnTuTu test. The multi-threaded test examines the multi-threaded concurrent processor multi-core performance, not to examine the performance of the large core during continuous running tests.

In addition, in the JPG decoding project of the UX test, we found that the decoded pictures of the Antutu test were modified during the real GT running, and a lot of mosaics appeared. Using mosaic color blocks to replace the original picture details can significantly reduce the quality of the picture, and thus the decoding speed will be faster, so it has a higher score. But doing so obviously violates the purpose of the picture decoding test.

To sum up, AnTuTu decided to remove the realme GT’s running scores for three months. If realme can modify the two behaviours, it will be included in the relevant list again in three months. If it refuses to modify it, it will. be banned permanently.

In the upcoming V9 version, AnTuTu will further optimize the anti-cheating program. For example, cheating will trigger some penalties such as deductions.

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MySejahtera : RM10K ~ RM50K Fine Can Be Appealed!

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MySejahtera logging is MANDATORY, and the fine just increased to RM 10,000 for individuals and RM 50,000 for companies!

However, the government allows you to appeal for a lower fine, so make sure you do that!

Updated @ 2021-03-13 : Added RM50K fine for companies, and other updates.

Updated @ 2021-03-12 : Added details of increased RM10K fine for individuals.

Originally posted @ 2021-02-10

MySejahtera : Mandatory, Fine Now RM10K ~ RM50K!

MySejahtera logging has been mandatory since 10 February 2021, but most people still seem unaware of this.

You can still get fined if you registered with an alternate app like Selangkah, but not MySejahtera.

On 3 March 2021, the non-compliance fine was increased, from 11 March 2021 onwards to :

RM 10,000 per offence for individuals
RM 50,000 per offence for companies

The massively increased fines will definitely be a problem for many people who don’t even earn that much in 4 months!

Look at this picture of a compound that a netizen received on the very first day the fine was increased!

Apparently, this person was fined for not registering with MySejahtera, even though he registered with a different app or the manual log book.

MySejahtera Fine Can Be Appealed

Malaysia Senior Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that the maximum fine of RM10,000 for individuals is only for “repeat and serious offenders”.

According to the Inspector General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador, the police officers do not have the power to reduce the fine. It is merely their duty to issue the compound.

However, those who receive the compound can appeal for a reduction in the fine at the nearest District Health Office.

So if you are caught not scanning the QR code using your MySejahtera app :

DO NOT ARGUE with the police officer.
Accept the compound from the police officer.
Head to the nearest District Health Office to appeal the fine.

Potential mitigating factors could include your economic status, a first-time offence, not owning a smartphone, poor or no Internet connectivity in that area.

DAP Selangor is also offering legal assistance, so you can give them a try too, if your appeal fails.

MySejahtera : Mandatory Since Feb 2021, Fine Originally RM1K

COVID-19 contact tracing requires timely and accurate logging of everyone’s movements, which has been accomplished by many apps and manual logbooks in Malaysia.

However, to streamline and speed up the contact tracing process, the Malaysia National Security Council (MKN) announced on 9 February 2021 that MySejahtera logging is now mandatory.

From Wednesday, 10 February 2021 onwards, everyone in Malaysia must log their movements in public areas using the MySejahtera app.

You can use other contact tracing apps as well, but only in addition to MySejahtera, which again is MANDATORY.

The use of manual logbooks is no longer allowed, except in rural areas where Internet connectivity is poor or not available.

However, the government did not detail how people who do not own a smartphone are supposed to log their visits.

The fine was originally set at RM 1,000 per person, per offence for those who failed to log their movements using MySejahtera.

The original RM 1,000 fine for not logging your movement in public places is not new. Malaysian netizens have shared videos and photos of enforcement checks for months now.

MySejahtera : What Is It?

MySejahtera is a mobile app developed by the Malaysian government. It serves as a contact tracing tool, as well as a way to disseminate verified information on COVID-19 in Malaysia.

Its users can log their movements by quickly and simply scanning a QR code at public places. This is a safer option to signing a logbook, because you won’t need to touch the logbook or use a shared pen.

Using MySejahtera also allows the Malaysia Ministry of Health (KKM) to easier and faster conduct contact tracing.

Please note that EVERY PERSON – including children and domestic helpers – must be registered.

Unfortunately, the government has not stated what people should do, if they do not have a smartphone.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T Review : Long-Life 48MP Smartphone!

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We put the Xiaomi Redmi 9T to the test, and came back pretty impressed with this long-lasting 48 MP smartphone!

Take a look at the Redmi 9T, and find out why we gave it our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Launch Presentation

The Redmi 9T is Xiaomi’s latest entry-level smartphone with a 48 MP camera, and a massive 6,000 battery.

Confusingly, it is the 4G little brother of their Redmi Note 9T – perplexing nomenclature, indeed!

For those who did not catch the official launch presentation, you can take a look in this video :

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Specification Comparison

To help you differentiate between the Redmi 9T (4G) and the Redmi Note 9T (5G), here is their specification comparison.

Specifications	Redmi 9T	Redmi Note 9T
Display	6.53-inch IPS – 1080 x 2340 pixels, 395 ppi, 400 nits
Protection	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
OS	MIUI 12 (based on Android 10)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662	MediaTek Dimensity 800U
Memory	4 GB / 6 GB
Storage	64 GB / 128 GB microSD (Up to 512 GB)
Front Camera	8 MP camera (f/2.05)	13 MP camera (f/2.3)
Rear Cameras	48 MP wide (f/1.79) 8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) 2 MP macro (f/2.4) 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)	48 MP wide (f/1.79) 2 MP macro (f/2.4) 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
Connectivity	4G / 3G / 2G WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 2.0 Type C	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G WiFi-AC (2.4 + 5 GHz) Bluetooth 5.0 USB 2.0 Type C
GPS	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	No	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side-Mounted
IR Emitter	Yes
Audio	FM radio (with earphones) Dual speakers (Hi-Res Audio certified) 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18 watt wired
Width Height Thickness	77.3 mm 162.3 mm 9.6 mm	77.3 mm 161.2 mm 9.1 mm
Weight	198 g	199 g

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Price + Availability

Xiaomi will offer the Redmi 9T in four colour options – Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange and Ocean Green.

It will be available for purchase, in two variants :

4 GB + 64 GB : RM 599 (approximately US$148 / £109 / A$191 / S$196)
6 GB + 128 GB : RM 699 (approximately US$173 / £128 / A$223 / S$229)

And here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : RM 599 | RM 699
Singapore : S$199 | S$229
United States : $208
Australia : A$305

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Unboxing

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T comes in a simple white cardboard box. Once you fully unbox it, this is what you will find inside :

Xiaomi Redmi 9T smartphone
Xiaomi Redmi 9T clear TPU bumper case
Xiaomi Redmi 9T user guide and warranty card
Xiaomi MDY-11-EP power adaptor (22.5 watt)
USB Type A to USB Type C power and data cable
SIM tray pin

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Key Features

Here is a quick run-through of the Xiaomi Redmi 9T’s key features.

6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop Display

The Redmi 9T sports a large 6.53-inch Dot Drop display, with a FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

This display has a pixel density of 395 ppi, and a maximum brightness of 400 nits.

It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and is TUV Rheinland-certified for low blue light.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662

The Redmi 9T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 – a mid-range mobile SoC released in early 2020.

It has an 8-core processor, with four high-speed Qualcomm Kryo 260 Gold cores running at 2.0 GHz, and four low-power Qualcomm Kryo 260 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz.

In addition to the Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU, and 3rd Generation Qualcomm AI Engine, it offers 4G LTE and WiFi-AC connectivity.

Memory + Storage Options

Xiaomi is offering two memory and storage options – 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

It also comes with a microSD card slot, in a triple card tray that also supports two nano SIM cards.

This is a big advantage for those who need additional storage, as well as the ability to support two SIM cards.

Five Cameras

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T has an 8 MP selfie camera, with a f/2.05 aperture, hidden in a teardrop notch. A decent front camera at this price point.

At the back, it has a camera system that consists of :

a 48 MP main camera, with f/1.79 aperture and 4-in-1 Super Pixel capability
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture
a single LED flash

This is really a triple camera system since the depth sensor does not capture any images, only provides depth data for better software bokeh effects.

Fingerprint Sensor

While many entry-level smartphones do not come with a fingerprint sensor, Redmi 9T has one on the side – an FPC102x sensor.

It is actually built into the Power button, which is more useful than a rear sensor if you attach it to your car’s dashboard.

Power + Charging

Powering all that is a massive 6,000 mAh battery, which supports 18 watt fast charging.

Oddly enough, it comes with a 22.5 watt Xiaomi MDY-11-EP charger in the box, so that’s a nice “freebie”.

Audio Port + IR Emitter

Those who are still hanging onto their wired earphones will be happy to learn that the Redmi 9T comes with a 3.5 mm port at the top.

In addition, it also comes with an IR emitter that lets you use the Redmi 9T as a remote control.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Camera Performance + Photo Samples

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T’s 48 MP main camera takes 12 MP photos by default, with a resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels.

The 48 MP sensor basically combines four pixels into one large “virtual pixel”, for better image quality and low-light performance.

The Redmi 9T produces pretty good photos with more than enough detail at 12 MP, unless you are planning to print large format photos.

There are three issues with this camera though, which we will go through below. In the meantime, take a look at three of the better photo samples we took.

Very Narrow Depth Of Field

First – its large f/1.79 aperture makes for better low-light performance, but has very narrow depth-of-field.

If you take a look at the these photos, you can see how only a small segment is in focus.

This is great for portraits, giving you a nice bokeh for the background. However, if you do not frame and focus properly, you will end up with an out-of-focus photo.

Long Minimum Focus

This camera has a rather long minimum focus, which makes for tricky close-up shots. It doesn’t help that the Redmi 9T won’t tell you when the camera cannot focus properly.

If you take pictures of close-up objects, you will more than likely end up with a bunch of out-of-focus photos.

Post Processing Issues

Finally – its AI post-processing sometimes can wipe out details.

If you look at this photo, you can’t really tell the yellow flower petals apart because the saturation boost just wiped out the detail and contrast.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Battery Life

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T comes with a massive 6,000 mAh battery.

To test its battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.

Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.

It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.

We then ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained :

Work 2.0	Redmi 9T	Black Shark 2 Pro	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Note20 Ultra
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	4,300 mAh	4,500 mAh
Battery Life	19 hrs 50 mins	12 hrs 25 mins	11 hrs 32 mins	10 hrs 32 mins	10 hrs 9 mins
Battery Utilisation (per min.)	4.03 mAh	4.30 mAh	5.78 mAh	5.44 mAh	5.91 mAh
Review Links		Review	Review	Review	Review
Price Check	US Malaysia Singapore Australia	UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

Will you look at that? Almost 20 hours of battery life, and this was based on running work apps non-stop!

This is incredibly long battery life – almost twice as long as the Galaxy Note20 Ultra!

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Recharging Speed

Take a look at how fast it recharges its 6,000 mAh battery.

	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Note20 Ultra	Black Shark 2 Pro	Redmi 9T
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,300 mAh	4,500 mAh	4,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charger Output	25 watts	25 watts	25 watts	27 watts	18 watts
Recharging Time	57.5 mins	63 mins	66.5 mins	67 mins	184 mins
Recharging Speed (per minute)	69.6 mAh	54.6 mAh	54.1 mAh	47.8 mAh	26.1 mAh
Review Links	Review	Review	Review	Review
Price Check	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T may support 18 W charging, and even comes with a 22.5 watt fast charger, but it sure is slow at charging.

It takes over 3 hours to fully recharge its 6,000 mAh battery from 20% – almost twice as slow as the next slowest smartphone – the Black Shark 2 Pro!

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Work Performance

We tested the Redmi 9T using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 2.0	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	BS 2 Pro	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Mobile Platform	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	SD 855+	Exynos 9820	SD 662
Performance Score	10523	8981	8384	7846	5986
Web Browsing	8865	8293	6768	8583	5844
Video Editing	6232	9166	5948	5524	3423
Writing	11112	9579	9226	9076	6657
Photo Editing	30789	19376	17595	10710	12031
Data Manipulation	6825	6155	6339	6450	4799

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 is a mid-range mobile SoC released in early 2020. So it isn’t surprising to see that it’s only about half as fast as a flagship SoC like the Exynos 990.

Even so, it offers pretty good work performance at this price point. Unless you are comparing smartphones side-by-side, you probably won’t notice the difference.

Xiaomi Redmi 9T Gaming Performance : 3DMark

For gaming, we first tested the Redmi 9T using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	Note20 Ultra	B Shark 2 Pro	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	SD 855+	Exynos 9825	Exynos 9820	SD 662
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL)	6642	6258	5037	4470	1174
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan)	5722	5386	4794	4314	1098
Sling Shot	8128	8127	4883	4343	1844

Needless to say, the Xiaomi Redmi 9T is no speedy Gonzales, when it comes to games.

On average, it only offers about 20% the gaming performance of a flagship chip like the Exynos 990, which powers the Galaxy Note20.

Xiaomi Redmi 9T Overall Performance : AnTuTu

We then tested the Redmi 9T using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	Note20 Ultra	B Shark 2 Pro	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	SD 855+	Exynos 9825	Exynos 9820	SD 662
AnTuTu Score	522735	434168	348397	330549	173559
CPU	146783	126170	101187	100272	64505
GPU	215205	188158	156700	149930	31734
Memory	89376	65052	72051	68188	40377
UX	71371	54788	18459	12159	36943

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 has decent CPU and memory performance, but falls short in the graphics department.

It’s good enough for work and the average mobile game. But don’t count on it to push the envelope when it comes to gaming.

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Xiaomi Redmi 9T : A Quick Wrap

When we first received the Xiaomi Redmi 9T, we didn’t think much of it. But after a few weeks of trying it out, we came away pretty impressed with a few aspects.

But we also had some concerns, so let’s do a quick wrap…

Fantastic Battery Life

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T has seriously great battery life. This is a smartphone you can count on for a full day’s work without a power bank.

We have actually gone 2 days without recharging, so most users will probably never have battery anxiety with this phone!

Nice Large Display

The large 6.53-inch IPS display is pretty nice, especially at this price point. You would expect a 720p display without protection, but no, this is a Full HD+ panel with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

It is not particularly bright though, with 400 nits of maximum brightness. So don’t be disappointed if it appears a little washed out in bright sunlight.

Small Niceties

There are a couple of small features that could be very important, and yet are no longer available in other smartphones :

3.5 mm audio port
IR emitter
Triple card tray with microSD card slot

Pretty Decent Camera

Forget about the 48 MP marketing. It’s really a 12 MP camera. And it’s a nice camera at this price point.

Just watch out for the narrow depth-of-field, inability to take close-up photos and potential over-processing.

Not For Serious Gaming

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 is a pretty good processor at this price point, and offers decent work performance.

However, it has a rather weak GPU. Perfectly fine for those playing simple mobile games, but not for serious gamers.

Slow Charging

Xiaomi may quote a 18 watt charging capability, and even pack a 22.5 watt fast charger in the box. But this baby sure takes its time recharging.

Fortunately, its long battery life ensures that you really don’t need to keep it plugged more than once a day.

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Our Verdict + Award

The Xiaomi Redmi 9T offers a lot of decent features and a very long battery life, at a great price point.

There are very few smartphones at this price point that would offer you a large Full HD display, a decent processor and camera system, with a large battery.

This is why we believe it deserves nothing less than our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Xiaomi Redmi 9T : Where To Buy?

The Redmi 9T is available for purchase, in two variants :

4 GB + 64 GB : RM 599 (approximately US$148 / £109 / A$191 / S$196)
6 GB + 128 GB : RM 699 (approximately US$173 / £128 / A$223 / S$229)

And here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : RM 599 | RM 699
Singapore : S$199 | S$229
United States : $208
Australia : A$305

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera In Professional Hands?

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Samsung brought in Rankin and Stefflon Don to showcase the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera capabilities.

Take a look at their behind-the-scenes video, and the shots Rankin took with the Galaxy S21 Ultra!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera In Professional Hands?

We have always focused on what ordinary folks like us can do with smartphone cameras, but what if you put one in the hands of a professional photographer?

Samsung wanted to showcase the maximum creative possibility of the Galaxy S21 Ultra, so they brought in fashion photographer, Rankin to show us noobs what its camera can really do.

In this video, Rankin and rapper Stefflon Don, put the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera to the test!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera Professional Photo Samples

As the BTS video shows, photography is all about the photographer and less about the camera, and a great picture involves a fair bit of work.

But it is nevertheless very impressive to see the image quality the Samsung Galaxy S21 delivers.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera : Quick Recap

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with an improved quad-camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time, it has two 10 MP telephoto cameras – one with 3X optical zoom, and a periscope camera with 10X optical zoom.

It is also the first Samsung smartphone to allow you to shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

There are only two colour options though – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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No Need To Register Again For Vaccination On MySejahtera!

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The Malaysian government has clarified that MySejahtera is being updated, and there is NO NEED to register again for COVID-19 vaccination!

Find out what’s going on, and why you don’t have to re-register for COVID-19 vaccination!

Register Again For Vaccination : What’s Going On?

On 3 March 2021, MySejahtera started displaying a vaccination status page, but it only appeared for some people.

For everyone else, clicking on the Vaccine for [Your Name] link just leads them back to the registration process, instead of the status page.

They would have to go through the entire vaccination registration process again, before the status page would appear.

After they re-register for vaccination on MySejahtera, the Vaccine for [Your Name] link will then correctly show the vaccination status page.

There was also concern when users noticed that MySejahtera was showing a new registration date, instead of the original registration date.

No Need To Register Again For Vaccination On MySejahtera!

On 4 March 2021, the National Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, said that MySejahtera is currently updating its vaccination registration record.

Missing Vaccination Status Page?

He assured everyone that all MySejahtera users should see the vaccination status page today.

If you still do not see the vaccination status page, you do NOT need to re-register for the vaccination programme.

Wrong Vaccination Registration Date?

He also said that those who re-registered and received a new date on their vaccination status page do not need to worry.

The appointment will be set according to the first registration date, not the new registration date.

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How To Check If MySejahtera Vaccine Registration Successful!

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After registering for your COVID-19 vaccine in MySejahtera, please CHECK to make sure the registration was successful!

How To Check If MySejahtera Vaccine Registration Successful!

After registering for COVID-19 vaccination in MySejahtera, don’t leave just yet!

Please follow these steps to CHECK if your registration was successful!

Go back to the MySejahtera main screen, and tap on the COVID-19 Vaccination option again.

In this screen, tap on the first option – Vaccine for [your name here] again.

If you see this screen, then you have successfully registered for the COVID-19 vaccination program.

Check, But No Need To Register Again For Vaccination

On 3 March 2021, National Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that “there is no need to resubmit” the application.

He clarified this on 4 March 2021, stating that MySejahtera is currently updating its vaccination registration record.

So there is NO NEED to register for vaccination again, even if you do not see the vaccination status page above.

As long as you submitted your registration and saw this THANK YOU pop-up, you have successfully registered for the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Earlier Reasons To Check + Confirm Your Registration

On 3 March 2021, MySejahtera started displaying a vaccination status page, but it only appeared for some people.

For everyone else, clicking on the Vaccine for [Your Name] link just leads them back to the registration process, instead of the status page.

They would have to go through the entire vaccination registration process again, before the status page would appear.

After they re-register for vaccination on MySejahtera, the Vaccine for [Your Name] link will then correctly show the vaccination status page.

Without accessing this status page, how will people find out when their first and second dose appointments will be?

There was also concern when users noticed that MySejahtera was showing a new registration date, instead of the original registration date.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 : Price + Pre-Order Deal in Malaysia!

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 – their latest flagship smartphone, boasting studio-grade cameras and top-of-the-line performance – is now available in Malaysia!

Here is what you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 11, including its price and pre-order deal in Malaysia!

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Now Available In Malaysia

On 8 February 2021, Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 – their latest flagship smartphone, built around the latest Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. It was finally introduced to Malaysia on 25 February 2021.

Let’s start with their official launch presentation on the Mi 11 smartphone :

6.81-inch 120 Hz AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a large 6.81-inch AMOLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 480 Hz sampling rate.

It has a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

The Mi 11 is the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile SoC, fabricated on the 5 nm process.

It boasts eight CPU cores with a triple-tier architecture, consisting of :

1 x Kryo 680 Prime core (based on ARM Cortex-X1) at up to 2.84 GHz
3 x Kryo 680 Gold cores (based on ARM Cortex-A78) at up to 2.42 GHz
4 x Kryo 680 Silver cores (based on ARM Cortex-A55) at up to 1.8 GHz

It also comes with an Adreno 660 GPU, Hexagon 780 DSP, Spectra 580 ISP and a built-in X60 5G/LTE modem.

RAM + Storage Options

The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with 8 GB of LPDDR5 SDRAM memory running at 3200 MHz.

Xiaomi will offer 128 GB and 256 GB storage options, with no external storage expansion through a microSD card.

Cameras

In the front, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 20 MP selfie camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a triple-camera system that consists of :

108 MP main camera, f/1.85 aperture
13 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.4 aperture
5 MP macro camera, f/2.4 aperture

This triple-camera system is supported by a single LED flash.

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Specifications In Malaysia

Specifications	Xiaomi Mi 11
Display	6.81-inch AMOLED display – 1440 x 3200 pixels, 515 ppi – 120 Hz refresh rate – 480 Hz sampling rate – HDR10+, DCI-P3 colour gamut – 1500 nits max. brightness
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)
Operating System	MIUI 12.5 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5-3200
Storage Options	128 GB / 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
External Storage	None
Front Camera	20 MP selfie camera (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	108 MP Samsung HMX (f/1.85) main camera 13 MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide camera 5 MP (f/2.4) macro camera
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi 6 Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Yes
IR Emitter	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Audio	Dual speakers tuned by Harman Kardon
Battery	4,600 mAh
Charging	55 watt wired, 50 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	74.6 mm 164.3 mm 8.06 mm
Weight	196 g

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Price + Pre-Order Deal In Malaysia

The Xiaomi Mi 11 will come in two variants, at these price points :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM 2,799, approximately $691 / £494 / A$878 / S$915
8 GB + 256 GB : RM 2,999, approximately $740 / £529 / A$940 / S$980

There will be two colour options – Horizon Blue (left) and Midnight Gray (right) initially, with a third Cloud White colour coming later.

The 8 GB + 256 GB model is available for pre-order from 25 February until 10 March 2021 at their official online store.

The first 1,500 pre-orders will have the CHANCE to win a free Mi Air Purifier 3C.
The first 100 customers to register their purchase receipt will receive an exclusive Mi AIoT Premium Pack.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 : What You Need To Know!

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Xiaomi just launched the Mi 11 – their latest flagship smartphone, boasting studio-grade cameras and top-of-the-line performance.

Here is what you need to know about the Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone!

Xiaomi Mi 11 : What You Need To Know!

On 8 February 2021, Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 – their latest flagship smartphone, built around the latest Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

Let’s start with their official launch presentation on the Mi 11 smartphone :

6.81-inch 120 Hz AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a large 6.81-inch AMOLED display, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 480 Hz sampling rate.

It has a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, a maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

The Mi 11 is the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile SoC, fabricated on the 5 nm process.

It boasts eight CPU cores with a triple-tier architecture, consisting of :

1 x Kryo 680 Prime core (based on ARM Cortex-X1) at up to 2.84 GHz
3 x Kryo 680 Gold cores (based on ARM Cortex-A78) at up to 2.42 GHz
4 x Kryo 680 Silver cores (based on ARM Cortex-A55) at up to 1.8 GHz

It also comes with an Adreno 660 GPU, Hexagon 780 DSP, Spectra 580 ISP and a built-in X60 5G/LTE modem.

RAM + Storage Options

The Xiaomi Mi 11 comes with 8 GB of LPDDR5 SDRAM memory running at 3200 MHz.

Xiaomi will offer 128 GB and 256 GB storage options, with no external storage expansion through a microSD card.

Cameras

In the front, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 20 MP selfie camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a triple-camera system that consists of :

108 MP main camera, f/1.85 aperture
13 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.4 aperture
5 MP macro camera, f/2.4 aperture

This triple-camera system is supported by a single LED flash.

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Specifications

Specifications	Xiaomi Mi 11
Display	6.81-inch AMOLED display – 1440 x 3200 pixels, 515 ppi – 120 Hz refresh rate – 480 Hz sampling rate – HDR10+, DCI-P3 colour gamut – 1500 nits max. brightness
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)
Operating System	MIUI 12.5 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5-3200
Storage Options	128 GB / 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
External Storage	None
Front Camera	20 MP selfie camera (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	108 MP Samsung HMX (f/1.85) main camera 13 MP (f/2.4) ultra-wide camera 5 MP (f/2.4) macro camera
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi 6 Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Yes
IR Emitter	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Audio	Dual speakers tuned by Harman Kardon
Battery	4,600 mAh
Charging	55 watt wired, 50 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	74.6 mm 164.3 mm 8.06 mm
Weight	196 g

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Price + Availability

The Xiaomi Mi 11 will come in two variants, at these price points :

8 GB + 128 GB : €749, approximately $903 / £657 / A$1172 / S$1203 / RM3688
8 GB + 256 GB : €799, approximately $963 / £699 / A$1250 / S$1283 / RM3934

There will be two colour options – Horizon Blue (left) and Midnight Gray (right).

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Review

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra boasts a new Dual Zoom capability, as well as Audio Zoom, for improved video recording.

Take a look at our 1080p and 4K video samples, and find out how well they really work in real life!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with an improved quad-camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time, it has two 10 MP telephoto cameras – one with 3X optical zoom, and a periscope camera with 10X optical zoom.

The Dual Zoom capability refers to the ability to smoothly switch from the 3X telephoto camera, to the 10X periscope camera, with AI-enhanced Super Resolution to deliver sharper, stabilised video.

Its Audio Zoom capability isn’t new, having been first introduced in the Galaxy S10 series. It uses the triple microphones to change the range of sound captured as you “zoom” into the action. This lets you “focus” on the subject that you are recording, and reducing ambient noise.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is also the first Samsung smartphone to allow you to shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Examined!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra can zoom at up to 20X while recording 1080p video at up to 60 fps, and 4K video at up to 30 fps.

So we recorded a series of handheld video clips in both 1080p at 60 fps, and 4K at 30 fps, to test its Dual Zoom and Audio Zoom capabilities.

By default, the Samsung Camera app offers zoom presets of 0.6X, 1.0X, 3.0X and 10X.

You can use pinch-to-zoom further, or you can do a long press on any of the presets to get access to a wider range of zoom presets – 0.6X, 1.0X, 2.0X, 4.0X, 10X and 20X.

Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom @ 1080p (60 fps)

At 1080p, handheld image stabilisation was very good, except at 20X zoom where you can see some visible handshake.

That said, the handshake at 20X is really quite minimal, compared to older stabilised cameras and even worse, unstabilised cameras!

The best test of Audio Zoom can be heard in the Chinese New Year concourse clip. Notice how the music from the concourse gets louder as we zoom in, and fade out as we zoom out.

Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom @ 4K (30 fps)

At 4K, handheld image stabilisation was very good at up to 4X, and pretty good at 10X. At 20X zoom, there was visible handshake, but it was really quite acceptable.

Of course, for best image quality, you should stick to 10X zoom. 20X at 4K looks a little blur, so the extra resolution at 4K doesn’t help at all.

Another good example of Audio Zoom is at the playground. Even though it’s empty, the bird chirps get louder as we zoom in, and fade out as we zoom out.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Verdict!

Dual Zoom is just a fancy name for the ability to switch between the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s two telephoto lenses.

Naturally, you want to use the 3X telephoto camera with its much wider aperture, and only switch to the 10X periscope lens with its narrower aperture when you need the extra reach.

Its AI-enhanced Super Resolution feature enhances image quality in the zoom gap between 3X optical zoom and 10X optical zoom.

While most people are not aware of Audio Zoom, it can greatly enhance the overall audio quality of the video, by focusing on subject in focus.

Thanks to these two features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra arguably delivers the best video recording capabilities for a smartphone today.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

There are only two colour options though – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Hands-On Preview!

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Together with the Galaxy S21 smartphones, Samsung also introduced their Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth tracker!

Take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, and find out what exactly it does!

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Hands-On Preview!

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is a Bluetooth tracker, which you can attach to keys, bags, or anything important you want to keep track of.

It emits a Bluetooth Low Energy signal, which lets your Galaxy devices locate the tracker, and thus the attached item.

Just tap the Ring button in the Samsung SmartThings app, and the SmartTag will emit a piercing tone, at up to 89 dB.

You can also find your Samsung Galaxy smartphone using the SmartTag. Press its button twice, and your smartphone will ring!

In case its tone is too soft or muffled, the SmartThings app will give you its signal strength, letting you pretend that you are tracking Aliens, albeit without direction.

And even if it’s out of range, nearby Galaxy devices will pick up its signal and transmit it to you through the Galaxy Find Network.

It can also act as a remote control for IoT routines. You can program its button to trigger different IoT devices like turning on the smart lights and the thermostat in your home.

However, the Galaxy SmartTag only works with Samsung Galaxy devices. So you can forget about using it with non-Samsung devices, or an iPhone.

The SmartTag is powered by a single CR2032 battery, and is IP53-rated, which means it is not waterproof but can withstand water splashes (like raindrops).

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ : UWB Coming Soon!

While there were rumours that it would support UWB (Ultra Wideband), that capability will only be introduced in a future Galaxy SmartTag+ tracker.

The UWB capability of SmartTag+ will allow you to see on a map the direction of the tracker, making it easier to locate than the Bluetooth version.

But it will only work with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which support UWB.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is available in two colour options – Black and Oatmeal.

It has an official price of US$29.99 / £29 / RM119, but here in Malaysia, it’s available at a discounted launch price of RM79.

Here are some online purchase options :

United States : $29.99
United Kingdom : £29.99
Singapore : S$40 | S$40 | S$41

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Our Hands-On Preview!

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Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S21 Plus, a new flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Our Hands-On Preview!

With a 6.7-inch display and a large battery, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is designed for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a Full HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. The Dual Pixel capability allows for faster auto-focus.

In the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

This is basically the the same camera setup as the Galaxy S20, without the DepthVision camera.

Most of the improvements are in its camera software :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo

New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!
Improved Space Zoom with new Zoom Lock capability

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a large 4,800 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Plus does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21+
Model	SM-G996
Display Size	6.7-inch Flat
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	394 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8) main camera 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 64 MP (f/2.0) telephoto camera – 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,800 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm
Weight	200 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options – Phantom Silver, Phantom Black and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$999.99 / £949 / A$1549
8 GB + 256 GB : US$1049.99 / £999 / A$1649 / S$1498 / RM4299

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM4,299
Singapore : S$1,498
United States : $1,299.99
United Kingdom : £949
Australia : A$1,547

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Telegram : How To Move Chat History From Other Apps

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Telegram just introduced the ability to import chat history from other messaging apps.

Find out how to move your chat history from other messaging apps to Telegram!

Telegram Now Lets You Move Chat History From Other Apps

Telegram has been very active trying to encourage disgruntled WhatsApp users to migrate to their messaging app.

On 28 January 2021, Telegram introduced the ability to import chat history from other messaging apps like WhatsApp, Line and KakaoTalk.

This feature works for both individual chats and chat groups, and leverages the export function already available in those messaging apps for years now.

Before you proceed, we should warn you about the security risks of moving your chats to Telegram :

it lacks end-to-end encryption for all chats, except Secret Chat
your data – chats and files – are all stored in their cloud servers
your data is encrypted in storage, but Telegram has the encryption keys

You can read more about the risks in Why You Should NOT Move WhatsApp Chats To Telegram!

Telegram : How To Move Chat History From Other Apps

This video example demonstrates how to migrate your chats and files from WhatsApp to Telegram on iOS (left), and Android (right). It should work the same way for the other apps.

Moving Chats On iOS

Make sure you have the latest versions of WhatsApp and Telegram.
Open WhatsApp.
Open Contact Info or Group Info.
Tap Export Chat.
Choose to Include Media or export Without Media.
Select Telegram in the Share menu.

Moving Chats On Android

Make sure you have the latest versions of WhatsApp and Telegram.
Open WhatsApp.
Tap on the ⋮ icon.
Select More > Export Chat.
Choose to Include Media or export Without Media.
Select Telegram in the Share menu.

As you can see, it’s pretty simple. But you have to do it for every chat or chat group.

You cannot do a mass export and import of all chats from WhatsApp (or other messaging apps) to Telegram.

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Keep Your iPhone + MagSafe Away From Medical Devices!

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If you own an Apple iPhone or use an Apple MagSafe charger, please make sure you keep them away from medical devices!

Find out why you need to be careful about putting them in close proximity with medical devices!

iPhone 12 + MagSafe : As Safe As Older iPhone Models

On 23 January 2021, Apple updated their safety guidance on the magnets in their iPhones and MagSafe chargers.

It addressed the concerns about the radios and larger number of magnets used in their latest devices :

iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
MagSafe Charger
MagSafe Duo

Apple claims even though they contain more magnets than prior iPhone models, they are “not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models“.

Keep Your iPhone + MagSafe Away From Medical Devices!

While Apple does not believe that the risk is higher in these newer iPhone 12 models and MagSafe chargers, they also noted that the magnets and radios could pose a risk to medical devices in close proximity.

Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact.

These magnets and electromagnetic fields might interfere with medical devices.

Therefore, Apple recommends that you keep ALL iPhone models and MagSafe chargers away from medical devices, like pacemakers and defibrillators.

more than 6 inches or 15 cm apart, or
more than 12 inches or 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging

They also advised all users to stop using their iPhone or MagSafe accessories, if they suspect that they may be interfering with medical devices.

Note : This does NOT mean that the magnetic fields or wireless emissions of your iPhone or MagSafe accessories are dangerous to your health. They only pose a risk to medical devices.

Safety Guidance On iPhone + MagSafe Magnets + Radios

Here is Apple’s latest safety guidance on iPhone and MagSafe magnets and radios :

iPhone contains magnets as well as components and radios that emit electromagnetic fields. All MagSafe accessories (each sold separately) also contain magnets—and MagSafe Charger and MagSafe Duo Charger contain radios. These magnets and electromagnetic fields might interfere with medical devices.

Though all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than prior iPhone models, they’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models.

Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact. To avoid any potential interactions with these devices, keep your iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging). But consult with your physician and your device manufacturer for specific guidelines.

Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device and whether you need to maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device and iPhone or any MagSafe accessories. Manufacturers often provide recommendations on the safe use of their devices around wireless or magnetic products to prevent possible interference. If you suspect iPhone or any MagSafe accessories are interfering with your medical device, stop using your iPhone or MagSafe accessories.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Our Hands-On Preview!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the new ultimate flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Our Hands-On Preview!

With a 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is designed to maximise your productivity and creativity.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with curved edges, has a Quad HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture.

In the back, it has a new quad camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can now shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras. In addition, you can choose to take photos in a 12-bit RAW format!

And its dual telephoto cameras powers its phenomenal 100X Space Zoom capability, with Zoom Lock capability.

It also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

S Pen Support

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

You can use an existing S Pen from the Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Tab, or purchase a separate S Pen, or with a compatible case.

Samsung is offering two cases that are bundled with the S Pen – Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen, and Silicone Cover with S Pen.

Faster WiFi

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also one of the first smartphones to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

This opens up the 6 GHz spectrum, introducing 14 additional 80 MHz channels and 7 additional 160 MHz channels.

When used with a compatible Wi-Fi 6E router, it will allow for higher bandwidths and reduced congestion.

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Ultra does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G998
Display Size	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	515 ppi
Display Features	10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits 3,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	227 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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S Pen Covers For Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Showcase

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Samsung just introduced two Galaxy S21 Ultra covers with built-in S Pen!

Take a look at both S Pen covers, and find out if they are what your Galaxy S21 Ultra needs!

S Pen Covers For Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Showcase

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

You can use an existing S Pen from the Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Tab, or purchase a separate S Pen, or with a compatible case.

Samsung is offering two cases that are bundled with the S Pen – Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen, and Silicone Cover with S Pen.

Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen

The Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen comes with antimicrobial coating, a built-in dock, and protects the Galaxy S21 Ultra from all sides.

Its clear view window lets you keep an eye on its Always-On display, with full control of your phone.

Silicone Cover with S Pen

The Silicone Cover with S Pen has a soft texture that feels great in your hand, as well as a built-in dock.

It protects your Galaxy S21 Ultra from the back and on all four corners.

S Pen Covers For Galaxy S21 Ultra : Price + Availability

Both S Pen covers for Galaxy S21 Ultra are available only in one colour option – Black.

Here are some online purchase options :

Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen

Malaysia : RM369 | RM369

Silicone Cover with S Pen

Malaysia : RM289 | RM 289
Singapore : S$120 | S$135
United States : $69.99
United Kingdom : £41.99
Australia : A$34

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OPPO Reno5 Pro Powered By MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus!

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The OPPO Reno5 Pro smartphone is basically the Reno5 powered by the new MediaTek Dimension 1000 Plus!

Take a look at what the OPPO Reno5 Pro offers, and find out if it’s worth the price difference!

OPPO Reno5 Pro Powered By MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus!

OPPO is introducing the Reno5 Pro as a more powerful variant of their Reno5 5G smartphone.

Let’s start with this presentation on the OPPO Reno5 Pro.

AMOLED Display

The OPPO Reno5 Pro comes with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

This display has a high colour gamut of 100% sRGB, with a maximum brightness of 800 nits.

You can toggle between a 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate, and the display has a 180 Hz sampling rate.

Mid-Range Performance

The OPPO Reno5 Pro is powered by the new MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus, which has eight CPU cores :

4 x Arm Cortex-A76 core @ 2.6 GHz
4 x Arm Cortex-A55 cores @ 2.0 GHz

They are paired with the Arm Mali-G75 MC5 GPU, with AV1 hardware decoding capability.

Memory + Storage

The OPPO Reno5 Pro comes with 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The larger storage capacity is important, because it does not support external storage through a microSD card.

Cameras Galore

The OPPO Reno5 Pro has a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.4 aperture. Despite its high resolution, it only supports 1080p video recording, at up to 30 fps.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

a 64 MP main camera, with f/1.7 aperture
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture

The 64 MP main camera can record videos at up to 4K @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 60 fps.

Beyond that, OPPO is trying to promote their new Dual-View capability, which combines videos from both the front and rear cameras.

5G Connectivity

5G connectivity is a key selling point for the OPPO Reno5 Pro, which supports both 5G SA (Standalone) and 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) modes.

However, you are unlikely to be able to actually utilise this capability for quite some time, as the 5G rollout will take years.

Small Fast-Charging Battery

The OPPO Reno5 Pro has a small 2,175 mAh battery, but it supports 65 watt SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging capability.

And yes, it comes with the charger in-box.

OPPO Reno5 Pro : Specifications Compared

Here is our comparison of the key specifications of the Reno5 Pro with its cheaper brother, the Reno5 :

Specifications	Reno5	Reno5 Pro
Model	CPH2145	CPH2201
Display	6.4-inch AMOLED	6.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	410 ppi	402 ppi
Colour Gamut	93% DCI-P3 135% sRGB	97% NTSC 100% sRGB
Display Brightness	430 nits to 600 nits	500 nits to 800 nits
Display Features	90 Hz refresh rate 180 Hz sampling rate
Protection	None
Operating System	ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Storage Options	128 GB	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	32 MP (f/2.4)
Rear Cameras	64 MP (f/1.7) main camera 8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 2 MP (f/2.4) macro camera 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-5 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C
GPS Support	GPS, Gelileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Geomagnetic, Proximity, Optical, Pedometer Accelerometer, Gravity, Gyroscope
Battery	2,150 mAh	2,175 mAh
Charging	65 watt wired
Width Height Thickness	73.4 mm 159.1 mm 7.9 mm	73.2 mm 159.7 mm 7.6 mm
Weight	172 g	173 g

OPPO Reno5 Pro : Price + Availability

The OPPO Reno5 Pro is available in the Galactic Silver and Starry Black colour options.

It will be available for purchase starting 27 January 2021, with a recommended retail price of :

Malaysia : RM2,599, which is about US$643 / £468 / A$827
Singapore : S$899

Here are direct purchase / pre-order options online :

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OPPO Reno5 Smartphone : 5G + 64 MP Camera Combo!

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OPPO just launched their Reno5 smartphone, offering consumers a mid-range 5G and 64 MP camera combo!

Take a look at what the OPPO Reno5 offers, and find out if it’s worth the price!

OPPO Reno5 Smartphone : 5G + 64 MP Camera Combo!

OPPO is introducing the Reno5 as their most affordable 5G smartphone, paired with a 64 MP camera system.

Let’s start with this presentation on the OPPO Reno5.

AMOLED Display

The OPPO Reno5 comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

This display has a rather high colour gamut of 135% sRGB, when set to the Vivid mode, with a maximum brightness of 600 nits.

You can toggle between a 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate, and the display has a 180 Hz sampling rate.

Mid-Range Performance

The OPPO Reno5 is powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, which has eight CPU cores :

1 x Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.4 GHz
1 x Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.2 GHz
6 x Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) cores @ 1.8 GHz

They are paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 620 GPU, which is clocked 10% higher than the older Snapdragon 765.

Memory + Storage

The OPPO Reno5 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The limited storage may be an issue, because it does not support external storage through a microSD card.

Cameras Galore

The OPPO Reno5 has a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.4 aperture. Despite its high resolution, it only supports 1080p video recording, at up to 30 fps.

In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

a 64 MP main camera, with f/1.7 aperture
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture

The 64 MP main camera can record videos at up to 4K @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 60 fps.

Beyond that, OPPO is trying to promote their new Dual-View capability, which combines videos from both the front and rear cameras.

5G Connectivity

5G connectivity is a key selling point for the OPPO Reno5, which supports both 5G SA (Standalone) and 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) modes.

However, you are unlikely to be able to actually utilise this capability for quite some time, as the 5G rollout will take years.

Small Fast-Charging Battery

The OPPO Reno5 has a small 2,150 mAh battery, but it supports 65 watt SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging capability.

And yes, it comes with the charger in-box.

OPPO Reno5 : Specifications Compared

Here is our comparison of the key specifications of the Reno5 with its more expensive brother, the Reno5 Pro :

Specifications	Reno5	Reno5 Pro
Model	CPH2145	CPH2201
Display	6.4-inch AMOLED	6.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	410 ppi	402 ppi
Colour Gamut	93% DCI-P3 135% sRGB	97% NTSC 100% sRGB
Display Brightness	430 nits to 600 nits	500 nits to 800 nits
Display Features	90 Hz refresh rate 180 Hz sampling rate
Protection	None
Operating System	ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G	MediaTek Dimensity 1000+
Memory	8 GB	12 GB
Storage Options	128 GB	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	32 MP (f/2.4)
Rear Cameras	64 MP (f/1.7) main camera 8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 2 MP (f/2.4) macro camera 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-5 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6 Bluetooth : BT 5.1 USB : Type C
GPS Support	GPS, Gelileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Geomagnetic, Proximity, Optical, Pedometer Accelerometer, Gravity, Gyroscope
Battery	2,150 mAh	2,175 mAh
Charging	65 watt wired
Width Height Thickness	73.4 mm 159.1 mm 7.9 mm	73.2 mm 159.7 mm 7.6 mm
Weight	172 g	173 g

OPPO Reno5 : Price + Availability

The OPPO Reno5 is available in the Galactic Silver and Starry Black colour options.

It will be available for purchase starting 27 January 2021, with a recommended retail price of :

Malaysia : RM1,899, which is about US$469 / £342 / A$605
Singapore : S$699

Here are direct purchase / pre-order options online :

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Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra Compared!

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In this article, we compared the differences between the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra, so you can decide which is the best model for you!

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Compared!

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch display and a larger battery – great for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate productivity and creativity possibilities with its 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen.

All three Galaxy S21 models are powered by the same mobile SoC – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the Samsung Exynos 2100 in all other countries.

All three models feature Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with a dynamic 120 Hz refresh rate. However, while the S21 and S21+ can only go down to 48 Hz, while the S21 Ultra can go as low as 10 Hz.

They are all protected by Gorilla Glass Victus in the front, with IP68 dust and water-resistance; and come with 18 watt wireless charging and 25 watt wired charging capability.

While the Galaxy S21+ appears to be a larger variant of the Galaxy S21 with a larger battery, the Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with more memory and a completely different camera system.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also the only model to support the S Pen stylus.

If Ultra-wideband support is important, you should note that it is only supported by Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications Compared!

To make it easier for you to decide, here is a comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G991	SM-G996	SM-G998
Display Size	6.2-inch Flat	6.7-inch Flat	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels		1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	421 ppi	394 ppi	515 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits		10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (US, Korea, China) Samsung Exynos 2100 (Global)
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5		12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB		256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)		40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8)		108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)		12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	64 MP (f/2.0) 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	–		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	–		Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C		5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	No	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No		Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	169 g	200 g	227 g

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Colour Options Compared!

Samsung is also differentiating the models by the colour options they are available in.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in four colour options.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Gray
Phantom White
Phantom Pink

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, is available in three colour options.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

Their top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is only available in two colour options :

Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : RAM, Storage, Price Compared!

Of course, price is also a differentiating factor, as well as the variants they come in. Here is how the three models compare :

Variant	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
8 GB + 128 GB	US$799.99 £769 A$1249	US$999.99 £949 A$1549	–
8 GB + 256 GB	US$849.99 £819 A$1349 S$1248 RM3699	US$1049.99 £999 A$1649 S$1498 RM4299	–
12 GB + 128 GB	–	–	US $1199.99 £1149 A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB	–	–	US$1249.99 £1199 A$1949 S$1798 RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB	–	–	US$1379.99 £1329 A$2149 S$1998 RM5899

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Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Malaysia Price + Pre-Order Deals

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The new Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones are coming to Malaysia!

Check out the official price list and pre-order deals for all three Samsung flagship smartphones in Malaysia!

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra in Malaysia : What’s The Difference?

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch display and a larger battery – great for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate productivity and creativity possibilities with its 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen.

In Malaysia, all three Galaxy S21 models are powered by the same mobile SoC – Samsung Exynos 2100, and offer both Gorilla Glass Victus protection in the front, and IP68 dust and water-resistance.

To make it easier for you to decide, here is a comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G991	SM-G996	SM-G998
Display Size	6.2-inch Flat	6.7-inch Flat	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels		1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	421 ppi	394 ppi	515 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits		10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5		12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB		256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)		40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8)		108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)		12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	64 MP (f/2.0) 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	–		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	–		Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C		5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	No	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No		Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	169 g	200 g	227 g

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Malaysia Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in four colour options in Malaysia, at the recommended retail price of RM 3,699.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Gray
Phantom White
Phantom Pink

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is available in three colour options in Malaysia, at the recommended retail price of RM 4,299.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available in two colour options in Malaysia :

Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

It will also come in two variants, with these recommended retail prices :

12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage : RM 5,299
16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage : RM 5,899

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Malaysia Pre-Order Deals!

From now until 28 January 2021, you can pre-order the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones and receive these freebies!

Galaxy S21 : FREE Galaxy Buds Live + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium
Galaxy S21+ : FREE Galaxy Buds Live + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium
Galaxy S21 Ultra : FREE Galaxy Buds Pro + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Colour Comparison!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options, and we recently had some hands-on time with both of them!

Take a look at our comparison of both Galaxy S21 Ultra colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Ultimate Flagship With 2 Colour Options!

With a 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is designed to maximise your productivity and creativity.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a new quad camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can now shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras. In addition, you can choose to take photos in a 12-bit RAW format!

S Pen Support

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

Faster WiFi

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also one of the first smartphones to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68-rated against dust and water, and its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Ultra does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Colour Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Take a look at our comparison of the two Galaxy S21 Ultra colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Colour Comparison!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options, and we recently had some hands-on time with all three!

Take a look at our comparison of all three Galaxy S21 Plus colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : New Flagship With 3 Colour Options!

With a 6.7-inch display and a large battery, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is designed for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

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