Samsung got a very nice surprise today, when OnePlus India promoted the Galaxy Note20 and its S Pen, instead of their upcoming Nord 2 5G smartphone!
Find out what happened, and why it’s making everyone laugh during this difficult time!
OnePlus Promotes Note20 + S Pen, Instead Of Nord 2 5G!
Samsung got a very nice surprise today, when OnePlus India promoted the Galaxy Note20 and its S Pen, instead of their upcoming Nord 2 5G smartphone!
OnePlus India announced today that they are launching the Nord 2 5G smartphone on 22 July 2021, at 7:30 PM IST.
However, earlier today, their team made a hilarious faux pas. Instead of posting a teaser video of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone, they posted a video of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra and its S Pen.
The tweet even said “The enhanced #SPen is my weapon of choice“!
That sure made us laugh! And I’m sure Samsung is very appreciative of how much the OnePlus India team likes their Galaxy Note20 Ultra smartphone and its S Pen. LOL!
Our friend at Vtechgraphy even posted this meme, to which we added an emoji of us laughing!
Credit : Vtechgraphy
Thanks For The Laugh, We Won’t Forget About Nord 2 5G!
It has been a really shitty 2020 and an even worse 2021, so we thank you for the laughter. It was sorely needed!
And don’t worry – we won’t forget about the Nord 2 5G. Heck, now even more people will know about it – a win, win for everyone!
As for the person who posted it, OnePlus India promises that no interns or managers were “harmed” in posting that tweet!
HUAWEI is about to launch the nova 8i smartphone, but some of its specifications and details have leaked!
Here is what you can look forward to, when the HUAWEI nova 8i smartphone launches!
HUAWEI nova 8i Specifications + Features Leaked!
Ahead of its launch here in Southeast Asia, we have the leaked specifications and details of the HUAWEI nova 8i smartphone!
Upgraded Design!
HUAWEI nova 8i comes with 6.67-inch Edgeless Display, with a Full HD+ resolution, DCI-P3 colour gamut, and an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 94.7%.
The display features a 180 Hz touch sampling rate, and supports Eye Comfort Mode to filter out blue light.
The back of the nova 8i will offer “a delicate visual effect”, courtesy of the NCVM (non-conductive vacuum metallisation) process, together with a sleek 4D curved design.
It will be offered in three colour options – Moonlight Silver (seen below), Starry Black and Interstellar Blue.
Upgraded Photography!
The HUAWEI nova 8i will feature a circular camera module at the back, with four cameras :
64 MP main camera (f/1.9)
8 MP ultra-wide angle camera
2 MP macro camera
2 MP depth sensor (does not take photo / video)
It will support upgraded Super Night Shot 2.0 enhancements for superior image quality in low-light conditions.
Upgraded Performance!
The HUAWEI nova 8i is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 mobile platform, with a 6GB / 8GB memory configuration, and 128 GB of internal storage.
It will run on EMUI 11, which is based on Android 10. HUAWEI will introduce HarmonyOS later.
Upgraded Fast Charging
The HUAWEI nova 8i is powered by a 4,300 mAh battery, that supports 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge for these recharging speeds :
100% battery capacity in just 38 minutes
68% battery capacity in just 20 minutes
HUAWEI nova 8i Specifications : What We Know So Far
After introducing the V21 4G smartphone, vivo just launched the V21 5G Exclusive Edition variant!
Here is what you need to know about the new vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition smartphone!
vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition : OIS Cameras FTW!
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition is the ultimate vivo V21 flagship smartphone.
Built around the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, it offers flagship-class performance, with OIS cameras in both front and rear!
Let’s take a look at its key features!
6.44-inch AMOLED Display
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition comes with a large 6.44-inch AMOLED display, with 500 nits of maximum brightness and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
On top of that, its HDR10-certified display has a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, and is protected by AG Matte Glass.
Performance
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, which is a new mid-range mobile SoC, roughly equivalent to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G.
It has two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.4 GHz for sustained performance, six power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz, and a tri-core ARM Mali-G57 MC3 GPU.
Memory + Storage
The V21 5G Exclusive Edition comes with 8 GB of RAM, but has the ability to expand it with 3 GB of Extended Memory (virtual memory).
It also comes with 256 GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage, which offers 110% faster read speed and 95% faster write speed, compared to the vivo V20.
Its storage can be further expanded using a microSD card – shared with SIM2 in a hybrid SIM tray.
44 MP OIS Selfie Camera
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition comes with a 44 MP selfie camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture; and support for Super Night Selfie and AI Night Portrait.
This 44 MP selfie camera boasts two world-leading features :
its 44 MP selfie camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), which allows you to take super-steady photos and videos even while walking!
it is the first phone to feature Dual Selfie Spotlight, for radiant selfies even in low light conditions!
Triple Rear Camera System
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition features a triple camera setup, that consists of:
a 64 MP main camera with f/1.79 aperture,
an 8 MP wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, and
a single LED flash.
The 64 MP main camera with a 4-axes OIS technology, allowing you to take photos and record videos with incredible stability.
Large Fast-Charging Battery
The vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition has a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 33 watt fast charging. And yes, it comes with the 33 watt FlashCharge 2.0 charger in box!
vivo V21 5G Exclusive Edition : Specifications
We created this table to take it easier for you to compare the 4G and 5G variants of the vivo V21!
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vivo just kicked off their OOTD contest, giving you the opportunity to win a new V21 series smartphone and other cool prizes!
Here are the details!
vivo V21 OOTD Contest : Light Up Your Style!
Want to win yourself the new vivo V21 series smartphone and some cool prizes?
Then go join the new vivo V21 OOTD (Outfit of the Day) contest, which runs from now until 31 May 2021!
Contestants stand to win not only a brand-new vivo V21 series smartphone, but also limited-edition co-branded swag like t-shirt, cross-body bag, oversized shirt and bucket hat – all conceptualised and designed by local fashion labels like KitWoo, Evensince, Neonate and Cassey Gan!
vivo Light Up Your Style Contest Prizes
Grand Prize
vivo V21 Series Smartphone
+ vivo exclusive co-branded item
1st Prize
DJI OM 4 + vivo exclusive co-branded item
2nd Prize
vivo Wireless Sport Lite + vivo exclusive co-branded item
Consolation Prize
vivo exclusive co-branded item
vivo V21 OOTD Contest : How To Participate?
All you have to do is showcase your best creative interpretation of the theme – “Light“, using your lightweight and breezy outfits!
Step 1 : Style up and take your OOTD (Outfit of the Day) photo.
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If you have been waiting for the 5G variant of the vivo V21, we have great news – it’s ALMOST HERE!
Breaking News : vivo V21 5G Is Almost Here!
When vivo Malaysia launched their V21 Series in April, they featured the industry-leading 44 MP front camera, with OIS (optical image stabilisation) and Dual Selfie Spotlight capabilities!
If you have been for the 5G variant of the vivo V21, we have great news – it’s ALMOST HERE!
We just found out that the vivo V21 5G variant, with the model number V2050, just received SIRIM approval on 5 May 2021!
On top of that, we found out that vivo plans to launch the V21 5G on 27 May 2021!
So you don’t have to wait very long to get your hands on the vivo V21 5G smartphone!
vivo V21 Series : 44 MP Selfie FTW!
On 28 April 2021, vivo launched their V21 and V21e smartphones, both offering a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature!
Let’s start with this official vivo V21 series promotional video, which gives you a quick overview of their key features.
The vivo V21 series 44 MP front camera not only supports Dual Selfie Spotlight, it also supports :
Superior Night-time Selfie, which gives you shake-free selfies, even during a roller coaster ride!
AI Night Portrait algorithm, helps ensure that you only get bright and clear selfies, every time!
In addition, the vivo V21 Series is the first to introduce the 3 GB Extended RAM technology, giving you the ability to boost its 8 GB memory to 11 GB!
This extra boost of memory is useful for power users who need to run multiple resource-intensive apps at the same time!
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Network : 4G LTE
Wi-Fi : 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth : BT 5.1
USB : Type C
GPS
GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS
Battery
4,000 mAh
Charging
33 W fast charging
Dimensions
73.90 mm wide 159.68 mm tall 7.29 mm thick
74.37 mm wide
161.24 mm tall
7.38 mm thick
Weight
176 g – 177 g
171 g
Unboxing The vivo V21 Smartphone!
The vivo V21 comes in a premium-looking box. Once you unbox it, this is what you will find inside.
vivo V21 smartphone
vivo V21 clear TPU bumper case
Set of vivo V21 documents
vivo V3330L0A0-UK charger (supports 33 watt Flash Charge 2.0)
USB-A to USB-C data and power cable
USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adaptor
One pair of wired earphones
SIM tray ejection pin
vivo V21 Smartphone : Our Hands-On Experience!
vivo sent us a unit of the V21 smartphone to try out, so here is our hands-on experience and its key features!
6.44-inch AMOLED Display
The vivo V21 comes with a large 6.44-inch AMOLED display, which is HDR10 certified.
While this is the same size as the V21e, it comes with a brighter 500 nits panel, which supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate.
Performance
The vivo V21 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, which is a new mid-range mobile SoC, roughly equivalent to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G.
It has two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.4 GHz for sustained performance, six power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz, and a tri-core ARM Mali-G57 MC3 GPU.
Memory + Storage
The V21 comes with 8 GB of RAM, but has the ability to expand it with 3 GB of Extended Memory (virtual memory).
It also comes with 128 GB of internal UFS 2.2 storage, which offers 110% faster read speed and 95% faster write speed, compared to the vivo V20.
Its storage can be further expanded using a microSD card – shared with SIM2 in a hybrid SIM tray.
44 MP OIS Selfie Camera
The vivo V21 comes with a 44 MP selfie camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture; and support for Super Night Selfie and AI Night Portrait.
This 44 MP selfie camera boasts two world-leading features :
its 44 MP selfie camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), which allows you to take super-steady photos and videos even while walking!
it is the first phone to feature Dual Selfie Spotlight, for radiant selfies even in low light conditions!
Triple Rear Camera System
The vivo V21 features a triple camera setup, that consists of:
a 64 MP main camera with f/1.79 aperture,
an 8 MP wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, and
a single LED flash.
The 64 MP main camera with a 4-axes OIS technology, allowing you to take photos and record videos with incredible stability.
Large Fast-Charging Battery
The vivo V21 has a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 33 watt fast charging. And yes, it comes with the 33 watt FlashCharge 2.0 charger in box!
Heck, vivo even threw in a USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adaptor, and a pair of earphones too.
vivo V21 + V21e : Price + Availability
Both models are available for purchase with immediate effect, at these launch prices :
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Most smartphones are capable of playing games, but vivo shares how their X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer features that significantly enhances your gaming experience!
How vivo X60 / X60 Pro Enhances Your Gaming Experience!
The vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones may be focused at delivering flagship-class photographic capabilities, but it is also a gaming powerhouse.
vivo shared how their X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer features that significantly enhances your gaming experience!
Flagship Class Performance!
The vivo X60 and X60 Pro are built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, which features :
1 x Prime Core : ARM Cortex-A77 @ 3.2 GHz
3 x Performance Cores : ARM Cortex-A77 @ 2.42 GHz
4 x Power-Saving Cores : ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Adreno 650 GPU
Qualcomm Hexagon 698 DSP
All that delivers exemplary CPU and GPU performance that is more than capable of handling any game you throw at it, at maximum resolution!
Display With High Refresh Rate + High Response Rate!
All of that processing power is important because it helps the vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones drive their fantastic 6.56-inch AMOLED display, which boasts not only a 120 Hz refresh rate, but also a 240 Hz response rate!
This not only gives you silky smooth visuals, but also ensures you can react much more quickly than your gaming opponents.
This will give you a definite edge in first-person shooter or battle royale games like PUBG Mobile and Call Of Duty Mobile.
Long Battery Life!
This is an oft-overlooked feature – a long battery life. Sure, you can keep your smartphone plugged into the wall, but is that really fun?
The X60 and X60 Pro not only come with a large 4,300 mAh battery, vivo optimised their power consumption to ensure that it lasts longer than competing smartphones.
This lets you go on playing, even when your gaming opponents have run out of power!
vivo X60 / X60 Pro : Enjoy A Great Gaming Experience Today!
Here are a few places online where you can buy a vivo X60 or X60 Pro smartphone, to enjoy a great gaming experience!
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vivo Malaysia is offering AWESOME deals during the LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – happening THESE TWO DAYS!
So check out these great offers, and grab them before the clock runs out!
AWESOME vivo Deals During LazMall Super Brand Spotlight!
During the 2-day LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – from 9 May until 10 May 2021 – you will be able to purchase a vivo smartphone for as low as RM 359, and redeem exclusive gifts worth RM 498 and vouchers worth up to RM 100!
In addition, the first 1,000 customers who spend RM599 and above will receive a Raya mystery gift worth RM299!
The next 1,000 customers will receive a power bank, or wireless earphones worth RM59!
If you purchase the new vivo V21, vivo V21e or Y20s G smartphone, you will receive these free gifts too :
a Macaron Earphone / Wireless Earphone
1 year extended warranty
1 year screen crack protection
AWESOME Discount Vouchers!
Those who purchase any product from the vivo Malaysia official store on LazMall will be able to redeem these exclusive discount vouchers :
RM100 minimum spend : RM 10 voucher
RM499 minimum spend : RM 30 voucher
RM699 minimum spend : RM 50 voucher
RM999 minimum spend : RM 70 voucher
There are also some Limited-Time Vouchers up for grab!
RM300 minimum spend : RM 15 voucher
RM1299 minimum spend : RM 80 voucher
RM2000 minimum spend : RM 100 voucher
Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat Campaign!
With every purchase of a vivo smartphone worth RM500 and above during the vivo Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat campaign period, you will stand a chance to win prices worth up to RM68,888, including :
OSIM Family Bundle
40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV
Cash prizes of RM 10 to RM 200!
V21e Like, Share + Win!
You can also participate in the V21e Like, Share and Win contest from now until 10 May 2021. Just follow these simple steps!
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We compared all of the Prihatin plans, and discovered that the YES PRIHATIN initiative is the BEST there is!
ZERO upfront fee, ZERO monthly fees, and ZERO contract!
Find out how to get a FREE smartphone, FREE data and FREE access to educational content through the YES PRIHATIN initiative!
YES PRIHATIN : What Is it?
On 5 May 2021, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin launched the Jaringan PRIHATIN programme, which offers a one year subsidy to help B40 families and individuals pay for devices and data :
B40 families : RM300
B40 individuals : RM180
YES is stepping up to the challenge, by offering two free PRIHATIN plans.
YES PRIHATIN : FREE Phone, Data + Education For B40!
Great news! If you are in the B40 segment, you are entitled to a FREE smartphone, FREE data and FREE access to educational content from YES!
Both plans give subscribers a free smartphone, free data and free access to YTL Foundation’s Learn-From-Home content. All for one year, with no deposit, contract or payment!
On top of all that, subscribers will receive a RM50 Shopee voucher! How awesome is that?
YTL Foundation’s Learn From Home Content : Absolutely FREE!
YES PRIHATIN subscribers will get access to Learn from Home content, either on the FrogAsia Mobile App or the YTL Foundation website.
There are 1,271 lessons across four core subjects – Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mathematics and Science – all mapped against the national curriculum for Primary 1 through Form 5.
There are also more than 13,000 quizzes covering all those core subjects, on the FrogAsia app that parents and students can use for revision.
How Does YES PRIHATIN Compare Against The Competition?
Will you look at that? The YES PRIHATIN plan definitely trumps the competition!
The most important thing B40 individuals and families should not – there is ZERO up front fee, and there is ZERO monthly fee.
On top of that, there is no contract. You are free to leave the plan whenever you want.
The YES PRIHATIN plan is definitely the best option, as our comparison table shows!
RM300 Subsidy
Yes
Maxis Hotlink
Celcom
UMobile
Digi
Up Front Fee
RM 0
RM 91
RM 295
RM 139
RM 100
Monthly Fee
RM 0
RM 60
RM 28
RM 35
RM 35
Monthly Benefits
30 GB data
Unlimited calls
30 GB data
Unlimited calls
16 GB data
Unlimited calls,
YT, FB, IG,
WhatsApp, WeChat
Unlimited data
(4 Mbps)
30 GB data
Unlimited calls
Contract
None
12 Months
24 Months
None
None
Free Device
Altitude 3
vivo Y12s
Samsung A02
Samsung A02
or
Realme Cii
Samsung A02
Total Entry Cost
RM 0
RM 91
RM 200
RM 139
RM 100
YES PRIHATIN : How To Sign Up?
It is very easy to sign up for YES PRIHATIN, and claim your free smartphone, data, and access to educational content.
There are three ways to sign up for YES PRIHATIN :
Choose your plan :
a) Family with 30 GB of free data
b) Individual with 15 GB of free data
Fill in your personal information.
Click the Verify button, once you’re done!
YES PRIHATIN : How To Register + Activate Your SIM?
After you receive your free YES SIM card, load it into your smartphone, and follow these steps :
Open the MyYes app
Click on the New User button.
Click on the Activate SIM option.
Click Face Recognition.
Click the Start button.
Click the record button, and follow these steps to verify your face.
a) Look straight into your phone camera, ensure your eyes are wide open and smile.
b) Turn your face to the left, and then to the right.
c) Look straight into the camera again to capture your image.
Once you see a green check mark, your Face Recognition Verification is complete!
Your free YES SIM card is now activated!
YES PRIHATIN : How To Claim Your Freebies?
To claim your free smartphone and data, follow these steps :
Open the MyYes app
Click on the YES PRIHATIN Learn From Home banner.
Click on the Refer YES PRIHATIN button.
Fill in the IC number of the B40 candidate.
Fill in the information of the prospective B40 family, and click Next when you are done.
Select your preferred plan – Family or Individual – and click Next.
Fill in the delivery address and click Next.
Verify your information, and click Next.
Your information will be processed, and you will be sent a notification if it’s successful!
YES PRIHATIN : How To Contact Them?
In case of any issues with the Yes Altitude smartphone, or their PRIHATIN plan, please contact YES directly at :
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Be amongst the first in Malaysia to try out the new vivo V21 series at their Superday Roadshow, and these special deals at the roadshows!
vivo V21 Series Superday Roadshow Deals!
The vivo V21 Series Superday Roadshow just kicked off at two locations, with some great deals!
Plaza Low Yat : 3 May until 9 May, 11 AM to 9 PM daily, and
Central i-City Mall : 5 May until 9 May, 10:30 AM to 10 PM daily
Both roadshows not only offer you the chance to try out the new vivo V20 Series smartphones, you can also participate in the Superday roadshow game stations to win attractive prizes!
These roadshows also offer you the opportunity to discuss with sales representatives about vivo’s device trade-in program.
In addition, the first 50 customers on 5 May will be able to purchase the latest vivo Wireless Sport Lite (worth RM159) at just RM 9 to RM 59!
Meanwhile, if you purchase any vivo smartphone worth RM500 and above, you can take part in the vivo “Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat” spin and win contest, where you can win exciting prizes worth up to RM 68,888!
Finally, any purchase of the vivo V21 Series smartphone during the Superday Roadshow will come with a 1-year extended warranty, 1-year screen crack protection, as well as exclusive gifts worth up to RM 360!
Those are really some great deals at that vivo V21 Superday Roadshow!
vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : 44 MP Selfie FTW!
Both vivo V21 and V21e smartphones offer a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature. Let’s take a look at their key features :
Performance
The vivo V21 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the V21e runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.
They both have 8 GB of RAM, with the ability to expand it with 3 GB of Extended Memory (virtual memory).
They both come with 128 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.
44 MP Selfie Camera
Both smartphones come with a 44 MP selfie camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture; and support for Super Night Selfie and AI Night Portrait.
The higher-end vivo V21 boasts two world leading features :
its 44 MP selfie camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), which allows you to take super-steady photos and videos even while walking!
it is the first phone to feature Dual Selfie Spotlight, for radiant selfies even in low light conditions!
Triple Rear Cameras
Both models feature the same triple camera setup – a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera.
The higher-end vivo V21 main’s camera has a slightly wider f/1.79 aperture, compared to f/1.89 for the V21e.
6.44-inch AMOLED Display
They both come with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, which is HDR10 certified.
The higher-end vivo V21’s display is brighter at 500 nits, and comes with a higher 90 Hz refresh rate.
Large Fast-Charging Battery
Both models run on a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 33 watt fast charging. And yes, they both come with the 33 watt charger in box!
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Samsung and BTS, as well as other leading creators, just teamed up to show the world just how mom is #withGalaxy for Mother’s Day!
Samsung + BTS Make Mom Epic For Mother’s Day!
Caregiver. Showstopper. Hero. Boss. These are just a few of the countless words you might choose to describe the moms in your life.
No matter how you define them, we can agree that all moms are epic. For this Mother’s Day, join Samsung and BTS in celebrating each and every one of them.
In the spirit of celebrating moms, Samsung teamed up with BTS and many of today’s leading creators to show the world how epic their moms are just by using the exciting Galaxy S21 Series 5G camera.
#TeamGalaxy creators tapped the multi-lens camera to capture studio quality photos of moms in Portrait Mode, crystal-clear 8K video, 8K Video snap, and Single Take to make fun GIFs that show off their personality.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Series 5G’s state-of-the-art camera system lets any user of any skill level get the best shot, whether you’re filming mom doing what she does best in 8K video or showing mom how to get clear and steady shots from far away using Space Zoom!
Samsung Galaxy S21 Series : Where To Buy For Your Mom?
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The vivo V21 series and X60 smartphones now support Virtual RAM / Extended RAM technology!
But what exactly is vivo Virtual RAM, and how does it work?
vivo Virtual RAM : How Does It Work?
First introduced in the vivo V21 series, vivo Virtual RAM is basically virtual memory that computers have been using for decades.
When our computers begin to run out of memory, it can use some of our HDD / SDD storage as virtual memory.
While storage speeds are many times slower than RAM speed, this is better than running out of memory, which would cause the app to stop working, or worse, crash the operating system.
vivo Virtual RAM uses the same concept – it utilises 3 GB of the smartphone’s internal storage as virtual memory.
This effectively gives the operating system and apps more memory to use. If your vivo smartphone has 8 GB of RAM, then Virtual RAM expands that to 11 GB.
To improve performance, vivo also borrowed the PC virtual memory technique of swapping out inactive apps into the extended RAM space, so active apps have access to the much faster RAM.
The Virtual RAM technology was introduced in the V21 series, and will soon be added to their flagship X60 smartphone.
vivo Virtual RAM : How Useful Is It?
That really depends on how you use your smartphone.
If you only use a few apps at the same time, you will probably never run out of memory.
vivo smartphones now come with a lot of memory – 8 GB, and even games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 use less than 1.2 GB of RAM!
But if you use many apps simultaneously, or switch between them often, this could help prevent slow loading.
According to vivo, turning on Virtual RAM on an 8 GB smartphone will allow you to cache up to 20 background apps simultaneously.
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Mira Filzah is the ambassador for the upcoming vivo V21 series smartphones, and vivo just released their official Raya TVC, Antara Dua Hati!
Antara Dua Hati : Catch Mira Filzah With vivo V21 Series!
On 20 April 2021, vivo unveiled Mira Filzah as its ambassador for the vivo V21 and vivo V21e smartphones.
Kicking off the launch of the vivo V21 series on 27 April 2021 is the special Raya TVC – Antara Dua Hati, which shows Mira and her husband, Wan Emir Astar, spending their first Raya together as a married couple!
Here is the full version of Antara Dua Hit, featuring Mira Filzah and Wan Emir Astar, with the vivo V21 smartphone!
Raya is a time of reflection and spending time with loved ones and to rekindle relationships. The short teaser lets Mira show the true spirit of the V21 series, which is “Bring Me Closer”.
As she used the vivo V21 series smartphone as a way to spend quality time with the ones who matter most to her, one selfie at a time, Mira is able to bring herself closer to them by capturing lasting memories.
The vivo V21 series consists of the v21 and the v21e, both featuring a 44 MP OIS front camera that supports Superior Night-time Selfie, which gives you shake-free selfies, even during a roller coaster ride!
Its AI Night Portrait algorithm also helps ensure that you only get bright and clear selfies, every time!
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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.
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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.
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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 :
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.
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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.
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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 : 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.
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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 laterbefore 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 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 laterbefore 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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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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 :
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 :
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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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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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)
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 :
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