Take a look at how Samsung tests the Galaxy Z Fold3 + Flip3, and find out why they are the most durable foldable smartphones yet!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 + Flip3 : Tougher Than Before!
Samsung’s third-generation foldable smartphones are getting rave reviews, but many people are still worried about the durability of the foldable displays.
Their new foldable displays have a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that are 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display.
According to Samsung, they are now certified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times. Even if you fold them 100 times a day, they will last 5.5 years!
In addition to sporting new Armor Aluminium protection, these are also the first foldable devices to boast IPX8 water-resistance!
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Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone’s performance, and find out why this beauty is hiding a gaming beast inside!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Flagship Class Performance!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a very slim smartphone that folds to fit even the smallest pockets.
Yet it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, which makes it one of the most powerful smartphones in the world, with high-performance CPU + GPU cores :
a boosted Kryo 680 Prime core running at 2.84 GHz,
three high-performance Kryo 680 Gold cores running at 2.42 GHz,
four high-efficiency Kryo 680 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz, and
an Adreno 660 GPU running at 792 MHz
This actually makes it a great gaming smartphone and one that is slim and stylish, and does not feel like a brick!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Work Performance
We first tested the Galaxy Z Flip 3 using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
Work 3.0
Galaxy
Z Flip 3
Galaxy
S21 Ultra
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
A52
Redmi
9T
Mobile Platform
SD 888
Exynos
2100
Exynos
990
SD 750G
SD 662
Performance Score
13317
12535
10523
7874
5986
Web Browsing
11637
10185
8865
7021
5844
Video Editing
7762
6336
6232
5693
3423
Writing
15316
15247
11112
7454
6657
Photo Editing
25357
37847
30789
15812
12031
Data Manipulation
11938
8310
6825
6424
4799
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 lets the Galaxy Z Flip 3 easily handle anything you throw at it, whether it’s just posting your latest Instagram pictures or editing a 4K video.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Gaming Performance
For gaming, we tested the Galaxy Z Flip 3 using 3DMark, with these results :
3DMark
Galaxy
Z Flip 3
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
Note10+
Device
SD 888
Exynos
990
Exynos
9825
Sling Shot Unlimited
9248
8026
3327
Wild Life Unlimited
3952
4504
3288
Wild Life
Extreme
Unlimited
1174
1387
528
Look at that – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 packs a serious punch when it comes to gaming.
It may seem unbelievable because the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is so slim and stylish, but it will easily handle any game you throw at it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
The only problem is that because it’s so thin – it can get real toasty when you game on it. The back of the chassis can get as warm as 42°C.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Overall Performance
We then tested the Galaxy Z Flip 3 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
AnTuTu
Galaxy
Z
Flip 3
Galaxy
S21 Ultra
Note20
Ultra
Galaxy
A52
Redmi 9T
Device
SD 888
Exynos
2100
Exynos
990
SD 750G
SD
662
AnTuTu Score
696767
624411
522735
341908
173559
CPU
206228
166290
146783
105098
64505
GPU
242573
258995
215205
88068
31734
Memory
133586
120805
89376
60642
40377
UX
114380
78321
71371
88100
36943
The AnTuTu benchmark confirms that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a beast of a performer, beating even the very fast Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Performance Summary
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 doesn’t look like your typical flagship smartphone. It’s larger than normal but looks extraordinarily slim. So you may be forgiven if you thought Samsung gave it a mid-range processor to keep it cool.
This is a flagship smartphone, and it comes with the industry-leading Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile SoC, offering top-notch performance.
So you can count on it to easily handle anything and everything you throw at it, as the benchmark results above amply demonstrates.
The only problems with fitting such a powerful SoC into such a thin and light form factor? Heat and battery life, but that’s another story for another time!
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available for purchase from 27 August 2021 onwards, with a starting price of US$999 – about £723 / A$1,361 / S$1,357 / RM 4,231.
Here in Malaysia, you can buy one with these freebies :
RM350 e-voucher for Samsung Malaysia Online Store
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In Singapore, you can buy one with these freebies :
Free Wireless Charger Duo and Clear Cover with Ring
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In the United States, you will get these offers or freebies when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
50% off Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
Free 6 months of SiriusXM Streaming
Free 3 months of Spotify Premium
In the United Kingdom, you will get this freebie + offer when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
5% cash back on Samsung.com purchases using Samsung Pay+
In Australia, you will get these offers when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
Bonus $300 when you trade-in an eligible device
50% off Samsung Care+
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vivo just introduced the X70 Pro and X70 smartphones featuring ZEISS optics and a unique gimbal camera!
Find out if the new vivo X70 gimbal smartphones are what you have been waiting for!
vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : What You Need To Know!
vivo just launched their X70 series of professional photography flagship smartphones, with two models – the X70 and the X70 Pro.
Both models come with ZEISS optics for their cameras, and a unique Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, to allow users to capture the best possible photos and videos, even in the most challenging conditions.
Here is what you need to know about the new vivo X70 series smartphones…
Large AMOLED Display
Both the vivo X70 and X70 Pro come with a large 6.56-inch AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
They both support a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz response rate, as well as HDR10+ support and Hi-Rest certification.
There is a subtle difference between the two models though – the vivo X70 display has a 2.5D edge, while the Pro version has a 3D curved edge.
Performance
Both models are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 – a 5G mobile SoC built on the 6 nm process, with eight processor cores that consists of :
a high-performance A78 core running at 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance cores running at 2.6 GHz, and
four high-efficiency A55 cores running at 2 GHz.
In addition to its 8 processor cores, it has a 9-core Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU, and a 6-core MediaTek APU 3.0 AI processor.
RAM + Storage
The vivo V70 comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the Pro version comes with a whopping 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
Even though they both come with a lot of memory, they support Extended RAM 2.0 – giving them additional 4 GB of memory on call!
There is no option to upgrade storage through a microSD card, but they both come with more than enough storage for most users, and most importantly – it’s super fast UFS 3.1 flash storage!
Cameras Co-Engineered With ZEISS
Both models have a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with a triple camera system for the X70 and a quad camera system for the X70 Pro.
Both camera systems were co-engineered with ZEISS and feature lenses with ZEISS T* coating to reduce unwanted light flares, ghosting, stray light and other image artifacts.
The pièce de résistance of both models is the unique Ultra-Sensing Gimbal Camera, which is coupled with the Gimbal Stabilisation 3.0 technology, to let you capture steady images and video even in the most challenging conditions.
They also support VIS 5-Axis Ultra Stable Video technology, which integrates enhanced optical image stabilisation (OIS) with electronic image stabilisation (EIS) to aggressively stabilise the X/Y-axis as well as Z-axis rotation for silky-smooth video.
Rounding that up is a slew of AI-enhanced photography and videography technologies, like Real-Time Extreme Night Vision, Super Night Video, Pure Night View, Pro Cinematic Mode and more.
Battery + Charging
The vivo X70 Pro and X70 come with large batteries – 4,450 mAh and 4,400 mAh capacities respectively, for a long battery life.
On top of that, they both come with a USB charger in-the-box, which supports 44W FlashCharge for extremely fast charging.
vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : Specifications
To make it easier for you to decide between the two models, we created this table to compare their key specifications :
vivo X70 Gimbal Smartphones : Price + Pre-Order Deals
The vivo X70 is priced at RM2,499 – approximately US$598 / £437 / A$822 / S$806.
Here are the freebies you will get if you pre-order one from now until 1 October 2021 :
Protection Plus : 1 year extended warranty + 1 year screen crack protection
Premium Gift Box : Bluetooth speaker + car charger + 1-month Viu subscription
The vivo X70 Pro is priced at RM3,299 – approximately US$789 / £577 / A$1,085 / S$1,064.
Here are the freebies you will get if you pre-order one from now until 1 October 2021 :
Protection Plus : 1 year extended warranty + 1 year screen crack protection
Premium Gift Box : Bluetooth sound bar + 1-month Viu subscription
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Here in Malaysia, you can pre-order one from 19 September to 21 September 2021, with these freebies :
RM850 e-voucher for Samsung Malaysia Online Store
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In the United States, you will get these offers or freebies when you buy a Galaxy Z Fold 3 :
50% off Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
Free 6 months of SiriusXM Streaming
Free 3 months of Spotify Premium
In the United Kingdom, you will get this freebie + offer when you buy a Galaxy Z Fold 3 :
Free Flip Case + S Pen + 25W Super Fast Charger
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
5% cash back on Samsung.com purchases using Samsung Pay+
In Australia, you will get these offers when you buy a Galaxy Z Fold 3 :
Bonus $500 when you trade-in an eligible device
50% off Samsung Care+
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 boasts a large 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels.
In the front, it has a 6.2-inch Cover Display with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the Cover Display, its rear triple camera system is protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
Its main display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 12 GB of memory, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
There are two stylus options for the Z Fold 3 – the S Pen Fold Edition, and the S Pen Pro. They both feature a specially-engineered retractable Pro tip, with force limit technology to protect the foldable display.
Complementing its massive display are dual speakers tuned by AKG, but there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, in case you are wondering.
Just above its cover display, is a 10 MP camera, which you can use without unfolding the phone. When unfolded, you can use the 4 MP front camera, which is hidden under the display for a seamless look.
At the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP telephone camera, with 2X zoom and f/2.4 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a large 4,400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 25 watt fast charging, and 11 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
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He continues to devote countless hours every day writing about tech, medicine and science, in his pursuit of facts in a post-truth world.
Here in Malaysia, you can pre-order one from 19 September to 21 September 2021, with these freebies :
RM600 e-voucher for Samsung Malaysia Online Store
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In Singapore, you can pre-order one with these freebies :
Free Wireless Charger Duo and Clear Cover with Ring
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In the United States, you will get these offers or freebies when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
50% off Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
Free 6 months of SiriusXM Streaming
Free 3 months of Spotify Premium
In the United Kingdom, you will get this freebie + offer when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
Free 4 months of YouTube Premium
5% cash back on Samsung.com purchases using Samsung Pay+
In Australia, you will get these offers when you buy a Galaxy Z Flip 3 :
Bonus $300 when you trade-in an eligible device
50% off Samsung Care+
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 boasts a large 6.7-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels.
In the front, it has a small 1.9-inch Cover Display with a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels.
Its foldable display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The foldable display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
Its chassis is made with Armor Aluminium, and the Cover Display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Its Dual Pixel main camera is also protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 8 GB of memory, and either 128 GB or 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
Its redesigned Cover Screen is now 4X larger, making it easier to view notifications and messages without opening the Z Flip 3.
You will be able to check your schedule, the weather, and your daily step count with the new Cover Screen widgets. You can even coordinate its wallpaper with the new Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic!
In the front, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a 10 MP punch hole camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, in the front.
And at the back, it has a dual-camera system :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a 3,300 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 15 watt fast charging, and 10 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
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He continues to devote countless hours every day writing about tech, medicine and science, in his pursuit of facts in a post-truth world.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 boasts a large 6.7-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels.
In the front, it has a small 1.9-inch Cover Display with a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels.
Its foldable display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The foldable display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
Its chassis is made with Armor Aluminium, and the Cover Display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Its Dual Pixel main camera is also protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 8 GB of memory, and either 128 GB or 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
Its redesigned Cover Screen is now 4X larger, making it easier to view notifications and messages without opening the Z Flip 3.
You will be able to check your schedule, the weather, and your daily step count with the new Cover Screen widgets. You can even coordinate its wallpaper with the new Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic!
In the front, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a 10 MP punch hole camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, in the front.
And at the back, it has a dual-camera system :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a 3,300 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 15 watt fast charging, and 10 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Specifications In Malaysia
72.2 mm wide
86.4 mm tall
15.9 mm to 17.1 mm thick
Unfolded
Dimensions
72.2 mm wide
166.0 mm tall
6.9 mm thick
Weight
183 grams
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 boasts a large 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels.
In the front, it has a 6.2-inch Cover Display with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the Cover Display, its rear triple camera system is protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
Its main display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 12 GB of memory, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
There are two stylus options for the Z Fold 3 – the S Pen Fold Edition, and the S Pen Pro. They both feature a specially-engineered retractable Pro tip, with force limit technology to protect the foldable display.
Complementing its massive display are dual speakers tuned by AKG, but there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, in case you are wondering.
Just above its cover display, is a 10 MP camera, which you can use without unfolding the phone. When unfolded, you can use the 4 MP front camera, which is hidden under the display for a seamless look.
At the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP telephone camera, with 2X zoom and f/2.4 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a large 4,400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 25 watt fast charging, and 11 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Specifications In Malaysia
67.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
14.4 mm to 16.0 mm thick
Unfolded
Dimensions
128.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
6.4 mm thick
Weight
271 grams
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Unboxing + Contents!
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is their third-generation Flip device, featuring not only a large foldable 6.7-inch display but also IPX8 water resistance!
As a Samsung ultra-premium smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 comes in a premium two-tone black-grey box, with these items inside :
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 smartphone
Quick Start Guide
USB C to USB C data and power cable
Ejection pin
Unfortunately, it does not come with a fast charger in-the-box, or an USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adaptor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 boasts a large 6.7-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels.
In the front, it has a small 1.9-inch Cover Display with a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels.
Its foldable display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The foldable display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
Its chassis is made with Armor Aluminium, and the Cover Display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Its Dual Pixel main camera is also protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 8 GB of memory, and either 128 GB or 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
Its redesigned Cover Screen is now 4X larger, making it easier to view notifications and messages without opening the Z Flip 3.
You will be able to check your schedule, the weather, and your daily step count with the new Cover Screen widgets. You can even coordinate its wallpaper with the new Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic!
It has a 10 MP punch hole camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, in the front. And a dual-camera system at the back :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a 3,300 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 15 watt fast charging, and 10 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
72.2 mm wide
86.4 mm tall
15.9 mm to 17.1 mm thick
Unfolded
Dimensions
72.2 mm wide
166.0 mm tall
6.9 mm thick
Weight
183 grams
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Colour Options
Samsung will offer the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in four colour options (from left to right) : Green, Cream, Lavender and Phantom Black.
Samsung will also directly offer three more exclusive colours in their online store – Gray, Pink and White.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is available for purchase from 27 August 2021 onwards, with a starting price of US$999 – about £723 / A$1,361 / S$1,357 / RM 4,231.
Here in Malaysia, you can pre-order one from 19 September to 21 September 2021, with these freebies :
RM600 e-voucher for Samsung Malaysia Online Store
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
In Singapore, you can pre-order one with these freebies :
Free Wireless Charger Duo and Clear Cover with Ring
Samsung Care+ protection (1 year), which covers accidental damage, including screen replacement, water damage and back cover replacement
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Dr. Adrian Wong has been writing about tech and science since 1997, even publishing a book with Prentice Hall called Breaking Through The BIOS Barrier (ISBN 978-0131455368) while in medical school.
He continues to devote countless hours every day writing about tech, medicine and science, in his pursuit of facts in a post-truth world.
Join us for the unboxing and hands-on preview of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3!
Find out if this is the foldable smartphone for you!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Unboxing + Contents!
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is their third-generation Fold device, featuring not only a large foldable 7.6-inch display but also IPX8 water resistance!
As a Samsung ultra-premium smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 comes in a large premium two-tone black-grey box.
Once you fully unbox it, you should find these items inside :
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone
Quick Start Guide
USB C to USB C data and power cable
Ejection pin
Unfortunately, it does not come with a fast charger in-the-box, or an USB-C to 3.5 mm audio adaptor.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 boasts a large 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels.
In the front, it has a 6.2-inch Cover Display with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the Cover Display, its rear triple camera system is protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
Its main display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 12 GB of memory, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
There are two stylus options for the Z Fold 3 – the S Pen Fold Edition, and the S Pen Pro. They both feature a specially-engineered retractable Pro tip, with force limit technology to protect the foldable display.
Complementing its massive display are dual speakers tuned by AKG, but there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, in case you are wondering.
Just above its cover display, is a 10 MP camera, which you can use without unfolding the phone. When unfolded, you can use the 4 MP front camera, which is hidden under the display for a seamless look.
At the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP telephone camera, with 2X zoom and f/2.4 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a large 4,400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 25 watt fast charging, and 11 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
67.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
14.4 mm to 16.0 mm thick
Unfolded
Dimensions
128.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
6.4 mm thick
Weight
271 grams
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Colour Options
Samsung will offer the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in three colour options (from left to right) : Phantom Green, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be available for purchase from 27 August 2021 onwards, with a starting price of US$1,799 – about £1,299 / A$2,449 / S$2,439 / RM 7,619.
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Samsung just launched their third-generation foldable smartphone – the Galaxy Z Fold 3!
Here is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Everything You Need To Know!
On 11 August 2021, Samsung introduced their third-generation Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone, and here is everything you need to know!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 boasts a large 7.6-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels.
In the front, it has a 6.2-inch Cover Display with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to the Gorilla Glass Victus protection for the Cover Display, its rear triple camera system is protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
Its main display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 12 GB of memory, and either 256 GB or 512 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
There are two stylus options for the Z Fold 3 – the S Pen Fold Edition, and the S Pen Pro. They both feature a specially-engineered retractable Pro tip, with force limit technology to protect the foldable display.
Complementing its massive display are dual speakers tuned by AKG, but there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, in case you are wondering.
Just above its cover display, is a 10 MP camera, which you can use without unfolding the phone. When unfolded, you can use the 4 MP front camera, which is hidden under the display for a seamless look.
At the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP telephone camera, with 2X zoom and f/2.4 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a large 4,400 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 25 watt fast charging, and 11 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
67.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
14.4 mm to 16.0 mm thick
Unfolded
Dimensions
128.1 mm wide
158.2 mm tall
6.4 mm thick
Weight
271 grams
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Colour Options
Samsung will offer the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in three colour options (from left to right) : Phantom Green, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be available for purchase from 27 August 2021 onwards, with a starting price of US$1,799 – about £1,299 / A$2,449 / S$2,439 / RM 7,619.
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The upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2021 is generating so much interest that its trailer hit 100 million views!
Find out why this is the most popular Galaxy Unpacked trailer so far!
Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Trailer Hits 100 Million Views!
The upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2021 is generating so much interest that its trailer hit 100 million views!
If you watch it, it’s easy to see why it went viral.
The Inception-inspired Galaxy Unpacked 2021 trailer mirrored the genre-bending movie’s incredible folding landscape scene, highlighting just how fantastic the new Samsung Galaxy device will be.
Samsung tells us that the film was designed to challenge the status quo, finally disrupting a decade of incremental improvements to the smartphone, which increasingly look and work the same.
It is finally time, Samsung believes, for consumers to “get ready to unfold” something radically better with the new Samsung Galaxy foldable smartphone that will be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2021!
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event will be held virtually, and streamed on Samsung official websites, YouTube and Facebook.
The livestream starts on 11 August at these times globally :
Malaysia + Singapore : 10 PM (GMT+8)
US : 10 AM EDT / 7 AM PDT
UK : 3 PM
India : 7:30 PM IST
Australia : 12 AM AEST (12 August)
If you register your interest from now until 11 August, Samsung will give you an e-voucher worth RM300 / US$100 / SGD$100 or a complimentary Samsung Care+ (Australia), which you can use with the purchase of your next Galaxy device.
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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?
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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)
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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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