The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 only comes with a 12 MP main camera, but you will be really surprised at how good its camera really is!
Learn more about its 12 MP Sony IMX555 main camera, and take a look at the photo samples we took!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Sony IMX555 Main Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with the same 12 MP main camera as the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 FE.
Built around the Sony IMX555 sensor, it has a wide f/1.8 aperture. Let’s take a look at how good this camera really is.
The Sony IMX555 is a 12.2 MP CMOS sensor, with a square pixel array of 4032 x 3024 pixels.
This is a Dual Pixel sensor, which means it uses dual photodiodes in every pixel for faster and more accurate phase-detection autofocus.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 supports the new HEIC file format, so each 12 MP picture is only about 2-3 MB in size – about half of the usual JPEG file format.
That basically means you can store twice as many photos as you would with an older smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : How Good Is Its Camera?
Even though we are under a CMCO lockdown, we had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2’s main camera out.
Here are eight high-resolution Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 photo samples for you to check out.
For faster loading, we reduced the resolution, but they are otherwise unedited.
We are glad that Samsung did not skimp on the main camera, using the same Sony IMX555 sensor and wide f/1.8 aperture as the Galaxy S20.
The detail and colour rendition of this camera is really good, with fast autofocus, courtesy of its Dual Pixel capability.
The wide f/1.8 aperture is great for bokeh and low-light photography, but it introduces a very narrow depth of field.
So be very careful when you take close-up shots, as you can end up with the shot focused on the wrong subject.
To be sure, tap on the subject you want, so the Galaxy Z Fold 2 “knows” what you want to focus on.
If you can keep that in mind, you will end up with very nice shots from the Galaxy Z Fold 2!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is offered in two colour options – Mystic Brown and Mystic Black.
It is available globally from September 2020 onwards, at these recommended retail prices :
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE only comes with a 12 MP main camera, but you will be really surprised at how good its camera really is!
Learn a little more about its 12 MP main camera, and take a look at a few photo samples we managed to take!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Sony IMX555 Main Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with the same 12 MP main camera as the Galaxy S20, featuring the Sony IMX555 sensor, and a wide f/1.8 aperture.
In this article, we are going to take a look at how good this camera really is.
The Sony IMX555 is a 12.2 MP CMOS sensor, with a square pixel array of 4032 x 3024 pixels.
This is a Dual Pixel sensor, which means it uses dual photodiodes in every pixel for faster and more accurate phase-detection autofocus.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE supports the new HEIC file format, so each 12 MP picture is only about 2-3 MB in size. That’s about half the size of the usual JPEG file format.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : How Good Is Its Camera?
Even though we are under a CMCO lockdown, we had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE’s main camera out.
Here are eight high-resolution Samsung Galaxy S20 FE photo samples for you to check out.
For faster loading, we reduced the resolution, but they are otherwise unedited.
We are glad that Samsung did not skimp on the main camera, using the same Sony IMX555 sensor and wide f/1.8 aperture as the original S20.
The detail and colour rendition of this camera is really good, with fast autofocus, courtesy of its Dual Pixel capability.
The wide f/1.8 aperture is great for bokeh and low-light photography, but it introduces a very narrow depth of field.
So you need to take care when you take close-up shots, as you can end up with the shot focused on the wrong subject. To be sure, tap on the subject you want so the Galaxy S20 FE “knows” what you want to focus on.
If you can keep that in mind, you will end up with very nice shots from the Galaxy S20 FE!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – the Fan Edition – offers the leading features of the Galaxy S20 at a more affordable price point.
Take a look at our hands-on preview, and find out if this is the Galaxy smartphone for you!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It is now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : A Hands-On Experience!
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display.
This display has a lower resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, but a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
In the front, it has a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture.
At the back, it has a single LED flash and a triple camera system, which consists of :
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
8 MP telephone camera, with 3X optical zoom and 30X Space Zoom capability.
The only physical buttons you will find are the Power and Volume control buttons on the right side. The left side is completely clean.
Its hybrid SIM tray is located at the top, together with a second microphone (for noise cancellation).
Its hybrid SIM tray allows you to either use two nano SIM cards, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card (for up to 1 TB of additional storage).
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G does not have a 3.5 mm audio port. All you will find at the bottom is the USB Type C port, flanked by a speaker port and a microphone port.
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphones have a Night mode, which promises to deliver superior picture quality in very low light conditions!
Find out how to use Night Mode in the Samsung Galaxy Note20 family of smartphones!
When you take a photo using the Night Mode, it takes up to 30 photos in rapid succession, and intelligently combines them using multi-frame processing to produce one bright and clear photo.
Tap the Zoom icons if you want to get a closer shot.
Tap the Capture button when you are ready to take a photo!
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : How Effective Is It?
Here is a shot taken by the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphone, with and without Night Mode.
We set up this scene, placing a dim and indirect light source at a distance on the right side. Perceptually, the picture on the left is close to what we see with our naked eye.
Without Night Mode, the scene is much darker.
Ice Bear appears a little blur and you can barely make out Grizzly’s right hand. The Minion’s hand being bitten by the crab is hardly visible too.
Darth Minion is the worst case scenario – you can’t even make out his shape, just white eyes and belt buckle.
But once you turn on Night Mode, look at how much brighter it looks!
Not only can you see Darth Minion clearly, you can even see the texture of the surface they are standing on clearly.
Ice Bear is sharper, and Grizzly’s right hand is now clearly seen. Even the Minion’s hand being bitten by the red crab is clearly visible.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : Gua Tempurung
Take a look at some sample pictures we took inside Gua Tempurung, a massive cave system south of Ipoh.
Those who have been in there will know just how dark it really is, even with lamp posts placed along the way.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 : Where To Buy In Malaysia?
Samsung is offering these models with these specifications :
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a high-speed Arm Cortex-A77 core running at 3.13 GHz,
three sustained-performance Arm Cortex-A77 cores running at 2.54 GHz, and
four low-power Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.05 GHz
two Big-Core NPUs + 1 Tiny-Core NPU
integrated HUAWEI Balong 5000 multi-mode 5G modem
Its Horizon Display has 88° curved edges on both sides, which supports virtual controls, even though it comes with physical volume control buttons.
This 6.75-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
The display has a pill-shaped punch hole, which conceals its 13 MP front camera (f/2.4 aperture) and a 3D depth sensor. It doesn’t have an LED flash but uses screen flash instead.
Arranged in its Space Ring design at the back, its Leica triple camera system is made up of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with an IR emitter at the top, with a pair of microphone and speakers.
A second set of microphone and speaker is located at the bottom, next to the USB Type C port and the hybrid SIM tray.
Its double-sided hybrid SIM tray supports either two nano SIM cards, or a single nano SIM card with a HUAWEI NM card. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro also supports an eSIM.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, and supports both 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It comes with a 66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge adaptor in the box, allowing for super-fast charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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a high-speed Arm Cortex-A77 core running at 3.13 GHz,
three sustained-performance Arm Cortex-A77 cores running at 2.54 GHz, and
four low-power Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.05 GHz
two Big-Core NPUs + 1 Tiny-Core NPU
integrated HUAWEI Balong 5000 multi-mode 5G modem
Its Horizon Display has 88° curved edges on both sides, which supports virtual controls, even though it comes with physical volume control buttons.
This 6.75-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
The display has a pill-shaped punch hole, which conceals its 13 MP front camera (f/2.4 aperture) and a 3D depth sensor. It doesn’t have an LED flash but uses screen flash instead.
Arranged in its Space Ring design at the back, its Leica triple camera system is made up of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with an IR emitter at the top, with a pair of microphone and speakers.
A second set of microphone and speaker is located at the bottom, next to the USB Type C port and the hybrid SIM tray.
Its double-sided hybrid SIM tray supports either two nano SIM cards, or a single nano SIM card with a HUAWEI NM card. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro also supports an eSIM.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, and supports both 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It comes with a 66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge adaptor in the box, allowing for super-fast charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, and here is our unboxing experience!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is the mainstream model in the HUAWEI Mate 40 series, with a 6.76-inch display that has a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 – the world’s first 5nm 5G mobile platform, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
All that is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Unboxing Experience!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes in a black cardboard box. Let’s take a quick look at the box, before we unbox it :
At the end of the unboxing process, this was what we found inside the Mate 40 Pro box :
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro smartphone + TPU bumper case
Set of HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro documents (not shown here)
66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge USB adaptor
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
Pair of white HUAWEI USB Type C earphones
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is a 6.76-inch smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9000 5 nm processor.
Here is what you need to know about it, including its specifications, price and availability!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is the top-of-the-line model in the new Mate 40 series, with a slightly larger 6.76-inch display.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, it offers a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a quad camera system at the back that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
an 8 MP periscope camera with 10X zoom and f/4.4 aperture,
a 12 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture, and
a ToF (Time of Flight) depth sensing camera.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus : Specification Comparison
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The HUAWEI Mate 40 is a 6.5-inch smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9000E 5 nm processor.
Here is what you need to know about it, including its specifications, price and availability!
HUAWEI Mate 40 : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate40 is the baby of the new Mate 40 series, with a slightly small 6.5-inch display.
Built around the new Kirin 9000E – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, it offers a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is a slightly larger IP53-rated smartphone, with a 6.5-inch display and a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000E, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,200 mAh battery with support for 40 watt wired charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera, and a triple camera system at the back that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with 1.9 aperture
a 16 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture, and
an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture
HUAWEI Mate 40 : Specification Comparison
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HUAWEI just introduced the new Mate40 Series flagship smartphones, powered by the world’s first 5 nm mobile processors! Here is what you need to know!
HUAWEI Mate40 | Mate40 Pro | Mate40 Pro+
The HUAWEI Mate40 family consists of three flagship models – Mate40, Mate40 Pro and Mate40 Pro+.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9000E – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, they offer a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
HUAWEI Mate40
The HUAWEI Mate40 is a slightly smaller IP53-rated smartphone, with a 6.5-inch display and a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000E, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,200 mAh battery with support for 40 watt wired charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera, and a triple camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 16 MP ultra-wide camera and an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom.
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro
The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 20 MP ultra-wide camera, a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and a laser autofocus system.
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+
The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a quad camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 20 MP ultra-wide camera, 8 MP periscope camera with 10X zoom, a 12 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, and a ToF camera.
HUAWEI Mate40 | Mate40 Pro | Mate40 Pro+ : Specifications
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Here are the price and deals in Malaysia for the Mi 10T Pro – the new Xiaomi flagship smartphone with cutting-edge features, and an “honest price”.
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro : Now Available In Malaysia!
The Mi 10T Pro continues Xiaomi’s emphasis on ultra-high resolution photography with its 108 MP main camera that boasts OIS and 8K video support.
It is a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 Pro launched earlier today, targeted at a world struggling against COVID-19.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10 Pro, the new Mi 10T Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
The new Mi 10T Pro dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10 Pro, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
108 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Pro comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery – 11% larger than the Mi 10 Pro. However, it only supports 33W wired charging, and drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10 Pro : Specifications In Malaysia
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Pro against the Mi 10 Pro in Malaysia.
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Here are the price and deals in Malaysia for the new Mi 10T – a cheaper variant of the Mi 10T Pro, with a 64 MP camera!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T : Now Available In Malaysia!
The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications In Malaysia
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Here are the official price and deals in Malaysia for the new Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, which runs on the new Snapdragon 750G and comes with a 120 Hz display!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite : Now Here In Malaysia!
The Mi 10T Lite is a mid-range smartphone designed for the COVID-19 age – offering all the key features we need at a very affordable price point.
Pegged right below the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T, it is built around the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G and features a 120 Hz display.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G Mobile Platform
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a mid-range mobile SoC with eight Kryo 570 cores, and a Adreno 619 GPU.
Fabricated on the 8 nm process technology, it is more power-efficient, runs cooler and offers a longer battery life than the last-generation mobile SoCs.
It features an integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem that supports mmWave and Sub-6 GHz spectrums.
120 Hz AdaptiveSync Display
Like the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T, the Mi 10T Lite comes with a 6.67-inch AdaptiveSync display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
The Mi 10T Lite display has a lower peak brightness of 450 nits, and a slightly slower 120 Hz refresh rate. But it maintains its support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Lite comes with a quad-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
a 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
4820 mAh Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Lite comes with a 4,820 mAh battery – slightly less than the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Lite vs Mi 10T : Specifications In Malaysia
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They both come with a new triple camera system in the rear, but with different cameras.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G not only comes with a 108 MP main camera, it has a 5X optical zoom camera.
The Galaxy Note20, on the other hand, has a higher resolution 64 MP telephoto camera, with 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom.
Cameras
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy Note20
Ultra 5G
Main Camera
12 MP camera (f/1.8)
108 MP camera (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera
64 MP camera (f/2.0)
3X hybrid zoom
12 MP camera (f/3.0)
5X optical zoom
Laser AF System
NA
Laser Autofocus
Super Resolution Zoom
Both devices feature zoom cameras, but here is how they differ :
Galaxy Note20 offers 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom, with up to 30X Super Resolution Zoom.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G gives you 5X Optical Zoom, with up to 50X Super Resolution Zoom.
Their advanced zoom capabilities also extend to video recording, albeit up to 20X zoom for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, and 12X zoom for the Galaxy Note20.
The New S Pen
Both devices come with the new S Pen, which supports Air Actions and comes with a new lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hours of standby time.
There is a difference that many people may not realise. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G’s S Pen has an ultra-low latency of just 9 ms, while the S Pen for the Galaxy Note20 has a 26 ms latency.
The almost-instantaneous response time will give you the feel of working with an actual pen or pencil – an experience that artists will greatly appreciate.
Battery Capacities
The Galaxy Note20 has a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G comes with a slightly larger 4,500 mAh battery.
They both support 25 watt fast charging, and come with a 25 watt fast charger in the box.
Colour Options
Samsung is offering both devices in the signature Mystic Bronze colour, as well as two different colour options :
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The Mi 10T Lite is mid-range variant of the new Mi 10T Pro, featuring the new Snapdragon 750G with a 120 Hz display!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite : Snapdragon 750G + 120Hz Display FTW!
The Mi 10T Lite is a mid-range smartphone designed for the COVID-19 age – offering all the key features we need at a very affordable price point.
Pegged right below the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T, it is built around the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G and features a 120 Hz display.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G Mobile Platform
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a mid-range mobile SoC with eight Kryo 570 cores, and a Adreno 619 GPU.
Fabricated on the 8 nm process technology, it is more power-efficient, runs cooler and offers a longer battery life than the last-generation mobile SoCs.
It features an integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem that supports mmWave and Sub-6 GHz spectrums.
120 Hz AdaptiveSync Display
Like the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T, the Mi 10T Lite comes with a 6.67-inch AdaptiveSync display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
The Mi 10T Lite display has a lower peak brightness of 450 nits, and a slightly slower 120 Hz refresh rate. But it maintains its support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Lite comes with a quad-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
a 2 MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture
4820 mAh Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Lite comes with a 4,820 mAh battery – slightly less than the Mi 10T Pro and Mi 10T.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Lite vs Mi 10T : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Lite against the Mi 10T.
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The Mi 10T is a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera and an even lower price!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T : Cheaper 64MP Variant Of Mi 10T Pro!
The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T against the Mi 10.
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The Mi 10T Pro is a new Xiaomi flagship smartphone with cutting-edge features, and an “honest price”.
Find out what the Mi 10T Pro offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Mi 10T Pro Smartphone : What You Need To Know!
The Mi 10T Pro continues Xiaomi’s emphasis on ultra-high resolution photography with its 108 MP main camera that boasts OIS and 8K video support.
It is a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 Pro launched earlier today, targeted at a world struggling against COVID-19.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10 Pro, the new Mi 10T Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
The new Mi 10T Pro dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10 Pro, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
108 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Pro comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery – 11% larger than the Mi 10 Pro. However, it only supports 33W wired charging, and drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10 Pro : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Pro against the Mi 10 Pro.
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Every purchase of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, from now until 31 October 2020, will come with these freebies :
one FREE pair of Galaxy Buds Live (worth RM699)
One-Time Inner Screen Crack Protection against accidental damage within one year of purchase.
Note : The protection does not include the exterior screen.
In addition, every Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with Galaxy Z Concierge, which gives you 24/7 one-on-one assistance from Samsung experts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Purchase with Purchase Deal!
Samsung Malaysia will also offer you 20% off these Galaxy Z Fold 2 covers, from now until 25 October 2020 :
Leather Cover : RM 319 (RRP : RM399)
Aramid Standing Cover : RM 299 (RRP : RM239)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Trade-In Deal!
Finally, you can trade-in your old device and save up to RM3,940 off the Galaxy Z Fold 2!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Specifications In Malaysia
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which offers the leading features of the Galaxy S20 at a more affordable price point, and here are its specifications, price and deals!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications Comparison
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, and here are its price and pre-order deal for Malaysia!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications In Malaysia
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Pre-Order Deal In Malaysia
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here in Malaysia, it is priced at RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122).
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HMD Global partnered with the upcoming Bond movie – No Time To Die – to market their Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone with a photoshoot.
Watch the behind-the-scenes video for a look at how much effort they went into this photoshoot, and the final output from the Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone!
Nokia 8.3 5G : No Time To Die Marketing Photoshoot
In March 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, HMD Global announced that they won the rights to be the official phone partner for the 25th James Bond movie – No Time To Die.
This bought them the right to include into the movie, both the iconic Nokia 3310 and the Nokia 8.3 5G – their upcoming 5G smartphone with a PureView quad camera system featuring ZEISS optics.
The partnership also bought them the rights to an exclusive No Time To Die marketing photoshoot with Lashana Lynch, who plays 00 agent Nomi in the movie.
We should point out that while the Nokia 8.3 5G was featured in the movie and this photoshoot, it was not used to actually film any part of the movie.
Even for this photoshoot, the amount of preparation is incredible and really elaborate. They even brought in social media photographer Ben MacLean to take the photo at the iconic Pinewood Studios, with a 30-foot rig suspending him in the air.
Nokia 8.3 5G : The Ultimate Shot
Here is the ultimate shot that Ben MacLean took at No Time To Die photoshoot using the Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone.
Impressive! But if you are planning to buy the Nokia 8.3 5G because you think it will let you take such photos, you will be sorely disappointed.
It would be remiss of us not to remind you all of the elaborate preparation and lighting needed to achieve that shot.
Of course, that’s the purpose of such marketing efforts – to convince you of what’s potentially achievable with a lot of effort… not what most users will end up with.
That’s why we make sure that our smartphone reviews include real world photo and video samples taken on-the-go like normal people.
Here are a selection of our smartphone reviews you can check out :
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Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) – a refreshed version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone!
Here is EVERYTHING leaked so far about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Fan Edition
Scheduled for an official launch on 23 September 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) is an upcoming Lite version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone.
It’s not just a cheaper mid-range version though, with some improvements over the Galaxy S20, like a large display with 120 Hz refresh rate and a larger battery.
The term Fan Edition, you may recall, was originally introduced for the revamped Galaxy Note 7.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : What Leaked So Far!
Ahead of its official launch, here is what we know so far about the Galaxy S20 FE :
It was originally called the Galaxy S20 Lite.
It will be available in 4G (SM-G780) and 5G (SM-G781) models
The 5G variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 865, and available in Europe as well as the US, Korea and China.
The 4G variant will be powered by the Exynos 990, and available in all the other countries.
It will come with a larger 6.5-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate, but a lower resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels
It will use Gorilla Glass 3 protection to save on costs
It will come with 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage
The front camera will be upgraded with a 32 MP sensor
The 3X telephoto rear camera will have an 8 MP sensor, instead of 64 MP
It will come with a large 4,500 battery – 500 mAh (12.5%) more than Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will be CHEAPER than the Galaxy S20, with reports saying that it will have a starting price of US$750 (about £579 / A$1,026 / S$1019 / RM3099).
Samsung will offer it in six colour options – Navy Blue, Teal, Lavender, Red, White and Orange – which they revealed in their promotional images above. This confirmed Evan Blass’ leaked photo below.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : 5G vs 4G
Here is a specification comparison of the 5G and 4G variants of the Galaxy S20 FE :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Model
SM-G781
SM-G780
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED display
– 1080 x 2400 pixels
– 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI 2.5
System Platform
Snapdragon 865
Exynos 990
Processor
1 x Kryo 585 Gold 3 x Kryo 585 Gold 4 x Kryo 585 Silver
2 x Exynos M5 2 x Cortex-A76 4 x Cortex-A55
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G77 MP11
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
Main : 12 MP Sony IMX555, f/1.8
Ultra-Wide : 12 MP, f/2.2
3X Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4
Connectivity
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
? mm wide
? mm tall
8.4 mm thick
Weight
190 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 6
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
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We had the opportunity to try out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for some time… and here is our in-depth review of Samsung’s latest and greatest smartphone!
We will look at what’s new, and what it offers over the Galaxy Note10+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Find out if this is the Galaxy Note you have been waiting for!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Key Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the larger version of the Galaxy Note 20, designed for “enthusiasts who want the most powerful Galaxy device” they can buy.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X curved display, with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and a pixel density of 496 ppi.
This display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the higher refresh rate can only be activated with the Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels. The maximum WQHD+ resolution can only run at 60 Hz.
But even at the 60 Hz refresh rate, the display has a 240 Hz touch rate and a maximum brightness of 1500 nits (very bright!), and supports HDR10+ colour.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 990 globally, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States.
Exynos 990
Snapdragon 865+
Process
7 nm EUV
7 nm N7P
CPU Cores
2 x Exynos M5 (2.7 GHz)
2 x Cortex-A76 (2.5 GHz)
4 x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)
1 x Kryo 585 Gold (3.1 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver (1.8 GHz)
It is kept cool by the world’s slimmest vapour chamber, but while that may ensure great performance, the chassis will get pretty toasty while running at full load.
5G Connectivity
While Samsung offers a 4G variant for about $100 (RM 400) less, our unit came with 5G connectivity built-in, courtesy of the Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 multi-mode 5G modem.
This is a separate multi-mode 5G modem, which offers transfer rates of up to 7.35 Gbps in mmWave, and 5.1 Gbps in sub-6GHz.
The downside of using a separate chip (instead of an integrated modem) is its higher power consumption, and thermal output. But unless there is 5G connectivity where you live, it is really irrelevant.
Front Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 10 MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture, in a centrally-located punch hole.
Even though it doesn’t come with the 40 MP sensor like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, its Samsung ISOCELL SAK3J1 sensor is capable of recording 4K video at 60 fps.
Triple Camera System
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a triple camera system that consists of :
a 108 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 12 MP telephoto camera, with f/3.0 aperture
The 12MP telephoto camera supports 5X optical zoom, and up to 50X Space Zoom. And the 108MP main camera is paired with an Advanced Hybrid Laser Autofocus System.
It also supports up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz, and a new Pro Video Mode, which introduces :
adjustable zoom speed, for smoother and more dramatic zoom action
adjustable audio source, letting you focus audio recording in a specific direction
– default, front, rear, USB and Bluetooth (with Galaxy Buds Live)
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows it to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Hybrid SIM Tray
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a Hybrid SIM tray at the top. It allows you to either use two nano SIM cards, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card for additional storage.
Although our unit came with 256 GB of storage – more than enough for most users – we still recommend using a fast microSD card to store photos and videos recorded by its camera.
This ensures that your photos and videos can be retrieved even if you accidentally roll over the Galaxy Note 20 with a tank…
Improved S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an improved S Pen with much lower latency (9 ms) than the Galaxy Note 20 (25 ms), and a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
Move Backwards
Home
Recent App
Smart Select
Screen Capture
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 4,500 mAh battery, which is just a little larger than the Galaxy Note 10+‘s 4,300 mAh battery.
It supports 25W super fast charging, which lets it to recharge 50% of its battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
Wireless Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Photo Samples
Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra uses the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor, which is notable for its large 1/33-inch sensor size and ultra-high resolution of 108 MP.
But it defaults to 12 MP – combining nine pixels into one for better image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
At the default 12 MP resolution using the new HEIC file format, each 4000 x 3000 pixel picture has a file size of only about 2-3 MB.
Even using the HEIC file format, the full 108 MP resolution of 2000 x 9000 pixels has a much larger file size of 10-20 MB!
Here are 10 high-resolution unedited samples for you to check out. Click on them to load the full-sized photos, which you can also download to examine.
The pictures look really good at the default 12 MP, with great detail even if you blow them up 100%. You really don’t need to go full 108 MP.
The main camera has a very narrow depth-of-field, which makes for great background bokeh but can be very difficult to focus on the subject – a problem we noted with the Galaxy S20 Ultra camera.
However, the new laser autofocus system seems to greatly reduce the risk of getting out-of-focus pictures.
It lets the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra accurately determine the distance of objects at short distances, letting it better decide which object to focus on.
Even so, we recommend that you tap on the subject to ensure that the camera knows what you really want to focus on.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Video Samples
Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is capable of recording 8K video from its 108 MP main camera.
But it no longer has the 5 minute limit, and even supports electronic image stabilisation, as well as optical image stabilisation provided by the lens.
It retains the ability to switch between cameras, and the Camera app now lets you smoothly zoom all the way to 20X at 30 fps, with six preset steps – 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 10x and 20x.
If you wish to record 60 fps videos (whether 1080p or 4K), then you are limited to a maximum zoom of 10x.
When you use the zoom presets, it no longer “jumps”, but transitions smoothly for a more professional effect.
However, the Camera app requires you to pinch to zoom before the zoom presets appear – a major hindrance that we hope they will soon correct.
Video Sample #1 : 20X Space Zoom
While you can zoom all the way to 50X for photos, Space Zoom is limited to 20X for videos.
The best image quality though is limited to 10X zoom. Beyond that, it starts to get blurry, and image stabilisation isn’t that good.
Video Sample #2 : 1080p vs 4K Space Zoom
In this video, we compare the 20X Space Zoom performance while recording at 1080p and 4K resolutions. At 8K, you are limited to just 6X zoom.
It seems to perform similarly well at both resolutions. Best image quality and stabilisation is seen at up to 10x zoom.
Video Sample #3 : Image Stabilisation At 1080p
Image stabilisation at 1080p is very good, with gimbal-like performance. When we stopped walking at the end, the hand shake is almost imperceptible.
Handheld video recording is excellent at 1080p, even without turning on Super Steady mode!
Video Sample #4 : Image Stabilisation At 4K
At 4K, vertical image stabilisation is very good, which almost eradicates the up and down movement of walking. However, panning appears rather jerkier than at 1080p.
Turning on Super Steady mode will smoothen things out, but drops the resolution to 1080p.
Video Sample #5 : Image Stabilisation At 8K
At 8K, there does not appear to be any electronic image stabilisation, but fortunately, most of the jerkiness is smoothened out by the optical image stabilisation provided by the lens.
While not as gimbal-like smooth as 1080p or 4K, the image stabilisation at 8K is decent enough.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 :
So there you have it – increasing the display refresh rate on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra from 60Hz to 120Hz will reduce its battery life by about 25% or roughly 2.5 hours.
This is why Samsung does not allow you to lock the display at 120 Hz, but set it to Adaptive mode which switches to 120 Hz only when it helps to deliver a better experience.
If battery life is important, you can set the display to Standard mode, which sets the display to 60 Hz, giving you 2.5 hours (34%) longer battery life!
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Recharging Speed
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 25 watt fast charger. Let’s find out just how fast it recharges its 4,500 mAh battery.
With the display set to 60 Hz, it has a pretty good battery life : recharging ratio of 9:1. A general rule of thumb – for one of hour battery life, you just need to charge it for 6.5 minutes.
But if you keep the display set to 120 Hz, its battery life : recharging ratio drops to just 7:1. That means for one of hour battery life, you will need to charge it for 9 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Memory + Storage
All Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones come with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory, of which 7 GB is free and available to use.
That’s really way more memory than you will ever need to use, since even high-end mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 use less than 1.2 GB of RAM!
Our review sample came with 256 GB of fast UFS 3.0 internal storage, of which just under 222 GB is free and available to use.
That’s enough to store some 70,000 photos, or 12 hours of 4K videos, or 6 hours of 8K videos. But should you run out of space, you can always add a microSD card for additional storage.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Work Performance : PC Mark
Note : We tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra against last year’s Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy S10+ devices, as well as the two fastest Qualcomm devices we have in the lab. We will update this article when we are able to get our hands on faster Qualcomm devices.
We tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
That is quite a nice surprise, since Samsung Exynos has historically been rather poor at work performance.
However, the Snapdragon 865+ variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra should be about 17.3% faster than the Exynos 990 variant, based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
But if you can get the Snapdragon 865+ variant, that would be even faster, by about 5% in OpenGL, and 13% in Vulkan, based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Performance : AnTuTu
We then tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
But yet again, if you can get the Snapdragon 865+ variant, it would be faster by 2% (OpenGL Physics) to 21% (Vulkan Graphics), based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
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Processor variant aside, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is an impressive, if evolutionary upgrade, to last year’s Galaxy Note10+.
It comes with a better Dynamic AMOLED 2X display which boasts an incredibly bright 1500 nits panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to a faster and more power-efficient processor, it comes with faster and more power-efficient LPDDR5 memory.
It also comes with a refined triple camera system using the same 108MP sensor from the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but with a better 5X optical zoom lens, and a laser autofocus system.
However, most of the improvements are not easily discerned from its spec sheet. Things like :
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology
Wireless Samsung DeX projection
Improved S Pen with much lower latency and Anywhere actions
Adjustable camera zoom speed and audio source
Hence, Samsung has been trying to shift the focus away from the hardware differences from the Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra, to what the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can help users do.
That is true, of course – we use our smartphones to perform tasks, not run benchmarks. In that regard, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra offers capabilities that are simply not available in smartphones from other brands.
If you want a mini tablet-like work experience with a stylus, do you really have a better option than a Galaxy Note?
If you don’t need a stylus, but want a desktop-like work experience, your other choice is really the Galaxy S20 series.
But hardware still matters when we talk about its value proposition. As our Snapdragon 865+ vs Exynos 990 performance comparison shows, the Snapdragon 865+ is definitely a much faster mobile platform than the Exynos 990.
PCMark : +19.4% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL) : +4.8% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) : +12.8% faster
Sling Shot : +8.2% faster
AnTuTu : +10.5% faster
Samsung appears to acknowledge this deficit by doubling the internal storage capacity of the Exynos 990 models.
Some have pointed out that while you can add storage via an microSD card, you can’t “add performance”.
But should this 10% average performance deficit really put you off the Exynos 990 variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Frankly, the average user is unlikely to notice the performance difference between the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865+ variants, even if you compare them side-by-side.
Even the most strenuous games and apps are designed to run well on mid-range platforms. So the performance advantage of flagship platforms is really more about future-proofing these days.
Arguably, the faster Snapdragon variant will let you hold onto the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra a little longer than the Exynos 990 variant. Maybe one cycle longer?
That’s why we are giving the Exynos 990 variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra our Reviewer’s Choice Award.
We would love to give the Snapdragon 865+ variant our Editor’s Choice Award, but sadly, it’s not available here in Malaysia… 🙁
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Where To Buy?
Malaysia
Here are the direct online purchase links in Malaysia :
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