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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review : Tech ARP Editor’s Choice!

Read our comprehensive review of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and find out why it won our Editor’s Choice Award!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Model + Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Ahead of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s official launch, we were given special access to all four main colours it will be offered through retail stores, including Samsung Experience Stores.

So I was able to record this video comparing the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone in all four colours. Take a look at all four colours, and let us know which you prefer!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Specifications Compared!

I created this table to compare the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s specifications to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Specifications	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display – 1440 x 3088 pixels (500 ppi) – 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate (1~120 Hz) – 1750 nits peak brightness
Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water Resistance	IP68
Platform	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	1 x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 740	Adreno 730
Memory + Storage	12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB	8 GB + 128 GB 12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB
External Storage	NA
Front Camera	12 MP camera, f/2.2	40 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras	200 MP Adaptive Pixel camera, f/1.7 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9	108 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Bluetooth : BT 5.3 USB : USB Type C	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
S Pen	Yes, 2.8 ms latency
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass
NFC	Yes
Battery	5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	45 watt wired charging 15 watt wireless charging Wireless PowerShare
Dimensions	78.1 mm wide 163.4 mm tall 8.9 mm thick	77.9 mm wide 163.3 mm tall 8.9 mm thick
Weight	234 grams	229 grams

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on a golden sample of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone at the official launch in Singapore. Let’s take a quick look at the box before we check out what’s inside!

Once you fully unbox the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, this is what you will find inside:

the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone
a Quick Start Guide
a USB Type C to USB Type C data and charging cable
a SIM tray extraction pin

That’s it! While the Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 45 watt fast charging, it does not come with the charger. You will need to purchase it separately. Neither does it come with a TPU bumper case to tide you over until you get a better one.

Next Page > Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Key Features

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Key Features

Now, let us go through its key features, and show you why the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is worthy of our Editor’s Choice Award!

Boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Performance!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by a specially-boosted variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC, which features a quad-cluster architecture:

1 x Arm Cortex-X3 core (3.36 GHz, instead of 3.2 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A715 cores (2.8 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.8 GHz)
3 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (2.0 GHz)

The new processor feels very snappy, and appears to be more power efficient – the Galaxy S23 Ultra last longer than our Galaxy S22 Ultra on typical use.

200 MP Main Camera

The biggest upgrade in the Galaxy S23 Ultra is its new Adaptive Pixel main camera, which is built around the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (S5KHP2) sensor, and features a slightly wider f/1.7 aperture.

This is a large 1/1.3-inch sensor with 200 million pixels, each of which is 0.6 μm in size. The Galaxy S23 Ultra camera can combine up to 16 pixels to form a single large pixel for much better low-light performance.

Video capabilities also got an upgrade, thanks to this new sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can now record 8K videos at 30 frames per second, instead of just 24 fps previously.

It also boasts better Adaptive VDIS capability, and improved optical image stabilisation (OIS), delivering silky smooth videos by doubling the angle to ±3°, from the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera‘s ±1.5°.

Similar Telephoto + Wide-Angle Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reuses the same 3X and 10X zoom cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, right down to their Sony IMX754 sensors.

The ultra-wide angle camera gets a newer sensor – the Sony IMX564, which appears to be an incremental upgrade of the S22 Ultra’s IMX563.

12 MP Selfie Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also features another camera upgrade in the front. Instead of a 40 MP sensor in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it now features a new 12 MP camera, with the same f/2.2 aperture.

While this may seem to be a downgrade, it is actually an upgrade as the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 40 MP sensor defaults to 10 MP. On top of that, it features a Dual Pixel sensor for faster and more accurate auto-focus!

We tried using the front camera, and found that it was superior to the front camera of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. More of this later in our review.

Buttons

The only buttons on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are all located on the right side – volume control buttons and a Power switch.

S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with the same S Pen as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It too boasts a very quick 2.8 ms latency.

We tried swapping them and both S Pens appear to fit both devices. From what we can tell – they are physically and functionally similar, if not exactly the same.

USB Type C Port

At the bottom of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you will find a SIM card tray, next to the USB port, as well as the S Pen in its slot.

The USB port is, of course, the new bidirectional Type C port, which is now the EU standard.

SIM Tray Without SD Card Slot

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports two physical SIM cards, as well as a single eSIM. The SIM tray is located at the bottom, next to the USB port.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is protected in the front and in the back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is not just tougher, it is also made from 22% pre-consumer recycled content!

Armoured Aluminium

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is also protected on all four sides by an Armoured Aluminium frame.

5,000 mAh Fast-Charging Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 45 watt fast wired charging, and 15 watt fast wireless charging.

Next Page > Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery + Charging

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Battery Life Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 5,000 mAh battery, which is the same size as Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

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 3.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained with 60 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates :

Will you look at that!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a battery life of 13 hours with Adaptive refresh rate enabled, and a whopping 15.3 hours with the Standard refresh rate – 24% and 7.5% better respectively than the S22 Ultra!

But let’s also compare its battery life at 60 Hz and 120 Hz, against the S21 Ultra and Z Flip 3 smartphones.

Standard Refresh Rate (60 Hz)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra really shines with the refresh rate set to 60 Hz. It used 7% less power per minute, which delivered 7% longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra (60 Hz)	S22 Ultra (60 Hz)	Z Flip 3 (60 Hz)	S21 Ultra (60 Hz)
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh	5,000 mAh
Battery Life	15 hrs 18 mins	14 hrs 15 mins	8 hrs 11 mins	11 hrs 22 mins
Utilisation per min.	4.36 mAh	4.68 mAh	5.38 mAh	5.87 mAh

Adaptive Refresh Rate (120 Hz)

While the Galaxy S23 Ultra certainly used less power than the S22 Ultra, that advantage was greatly diminished with the Adaptive refresh rate enabled.

This is where we see the greatest improvement in the power efficiency of the S23 Ultra. Its display used 18% less power per minute, and delivered 22% (almost 1.5 hours) longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra (120 Hz)	S22 Ultra (120 Hz)	S21 Ultra (120 Hz)	Z Flip 3 (120 Hz)
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Battery Life	13 hrs 0 mins	10 hrs 38 mins	10 hrs 26 mins	6 hrs 44 mins
Utilisation per min.	5.13 mAh	6.27 mAh	6.39 mAh	6.53 mAh

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Battery Recharging Speed!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports up to 45 watts of wired fast charging, but unfortunately, does not come with the charger in-the-box.

So we relied on the standard 15 watt Samsung fast charger than shipped with their previous smartphones – something we believe most users will end up doing. But we used the 25 watt charger for the S21 Ultra, because it came with that charger.

Work 3.0	S21 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S23 Ultra	Z Flip 3
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Charger Output	25 watts	15 watts	15 watts	15 watts
Battery Life	64 minutes	64.5 minutes	88.8 minutes	88.5 minutes
Recharging Speed (per minute)	62.5 mAh	62.0 mAh	45.0 mAh	29.8 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra fully recharges from 20% to 100% in just under 1.5 hours hour with the standard 15 watt Samsung charger. Oddly enough, this is significantly (38%) slower than the S22 Ultra.

It’s hard to know whether this was an intentional design decision to reduce the thermal output while charging, or to drive the adoption of the 45 watt chargers (sold separately).

Fortunately, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a significantly better battery life, which should offset the slower recharging speed. Frankly, I don’t see a real need to splurge on a new 45 watt fast charger.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Performance Summary

Samsung has done it again – raised the performance bar yet again with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy – a boosted variant of the fastest mobile SoC that exists for Android devices – it offers a tremendous boost in GPU performance, which should make gamers and mobile content creators happy.

The benchmark results amply demonstrates that you can count on the Galaxy S23 Ultra to easily handle anything and everything you throw at it.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Work Performance

We first tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52
Mobile Platform	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	Exynos 990	SD 750G
Performance Score	16408	12860	12535	10523	7874
Web Browsing	15680	10442	10185	8865	7021
Video Editing	7879	7444	6336	6232	5693
Writing	22257	15471	15247	11112	7454
Photo Editing	35533	30177	37847	30789	15812
Data Manipulation	12171	9691	8310	6825	6424

Will you look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is 27.5% faster than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from last year.

That’s a surprisingly significant boost in performance that people upgrading from the Galaxy S22 Ultra or the S21 Ultra will notice.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Gaming Performance

For gaming, we tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	Z Flip 3	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 888	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825
Sling Shot Unlimited	16344	11094	9248	8026	3327
Wild Life Unlimited	14554	9106	3952	4504	3288
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited	3814	2220	1174	1387	528

Look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was a head above the competition when it comes to gaming!

It was 47% to 72% faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and 77% to 468% faster than the Snapdragon 888!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is undoubtedly the gaming smartphone to beat!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Overall Performance

We then tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	S22 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	Exynos 990	SD 750G
AnTuTu Score	1212174	889167	624411	522735	341908
CPU	261886	203090	166290	146783	105098
GPU	538823	402617	258995	215205	88068
Memory	236163	146002	120805	89376	60642
UX	175302	137458	78321	71371	88100

The AnTuTu benchmark confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is truly a performance beast in every way!

The new Galaxy S23 Ultra is 36% faster than the S22 Ultra, and a whopping 94% faster than the S21 Ultra!

Its CPU was 29% faster, and its GPU was 33% faster than the S22 Ultra. When compared against the S21 Ultra, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 57% faster CPU and 2X faster GPU.

Thanks to its improved cooling system, its temperature jumped by about 7°C. That is noticeable, but significantly lower than the 10°C we saw with the S22 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Camera Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a super-high resolution 200 MP main camera, built around a new ISOCELL HP2 sensor.

Video capabilities also got an upgrade, thanks to this new sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can now record 8K videos at 30 frames per second, instead of just 24 fps previously.

Here are six shots I took in Singapore, using the 200 MP main camera, and the 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera.

They are 4000 x 3000 pixels in size, with a JPEG file size of between 4 MB and 8 MB – it all depends on the amount of detail in the picture. To save space, I definitely recommend that you enable HEIF – the High Efficiency Image Format.

By default, the 200 MP camera takes 12 MP photos, combining sixteen pixels into one super-large pixel. Coupled with the improved lens and wider aperture, the final photos are not only much brighter, but have significantly lower noise.

Here are six night shots to show you just how bright the Galaxy S23 Ultra photos are, taken at night handheld without flash.

Here are six shots to show you the incredible amount of detail you can capture at just 12 MP. If you need greater detail, you can always increase the resolution to the full 200 MP, but frankly – these pictures should show you that you don’t really need to.

Of course, the 200 MP capability is not there for marketing purposes. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can truly take 200 MP photos, with a resolution of 16,320 pixels x 12,240 pixels, with each file at about 13-15 MB!

To demonstrate both the 200 MP capability and its ability to take bright photos at night, I took this 200 MP photo at Marina Bay Sands.

From that single photo, I could zoom in to make out individuals within the dome-shaped Apple Store hundreds of metres away – all unbeknownst that they were being captured on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at night!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Camera Performance Summary

If you want the best cameras on a smartphone money can buy, you should definitely consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Don’t put too much stock into the 200 MP marketing spiel. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is breaking new resolution groups with its 200 MP photography capability. But most of us will probably never use it, except in special circumstances.

What you are really getting is an awesome 12 MP camera with super-large pixels for really great noise-free images, and better low-light photos.

I am especially impressed with its low-light night photography capabilities. The photos I took in Singapore look like they were well-lit by moonlight. That was not the case at all, and it was all the more impressive because I took it handheld.

The photos turned out great – bright, sharp and with much less noise than I dared to hope! There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has some of the best smartphone cameras I’ve tried this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Summary + Award

It is tough for Samsung to keep touting radical improvements in smartphone technology every year, so I was not surprised that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is an evolutionary upgrade of the excellent Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Samsung didn’t even bother to hide that, reusing the same design almost to the millimetre! It even reuses the same S Pen from last year. Its improvements are almost entirely internal or at least not readily visible to the user.

Its display, for example, is the “same” as the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s display on paper. But improvements in its design makes it a more efficient display, improving battery life.

Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU and GPU are not only significantly faster than last year’s Gen 1 CPU and GPU, they are also more efficient, again improving battery life.

Even though it comes with the same battery capacity as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the new Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts 22% longer battery life with its Adaptive Refresh mode enabled!

Samsung added a new 12 MP front camera, which offers better image quality at a higher resolution than the Galaxy S22 Ultra‘s 40 MP shooter that defaults to 10 MP).

But the killer feature this year is arguably the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Adaptive Pixel main camera, which not only boasts a new 200 MP sensor but also improved lens, a slightly wider f/1.7 aperture, and better optical image stabilisation.

While its ability to take great photos in good light carries on from the Galaxy S22 Ultra‘s 108 MP Dual Pixel camera, where it really shines is in low-light, night photography. As my photo samples show, they are truly amazing.

If you really love photography, and especially like taking photos at night, or in low-light conditions, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will surely impress you.

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is tougher this year. It has the same Armor Aluminium frame, but is protected in the front and back by best-in-class Gorilla Victus 2 glass.

For these reasons, we gladly award the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra our Editor’s Choice Award! Great work, Samsung!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Price + Pre-Order Offer!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Hands-On Preview!

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We got our hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, so here are our hands-on preview, and our first impressions!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Hands-On Preview!

Samsung just launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and here is our hands-on preview and first impressions of this flagship smartphone with a 200 MP camera!

Boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Performance!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by a specially-boosted variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC, which features a quad-cluster architecture:

1 x Arm Cortex-X3 core (3.36 GHz, instead of 3.2 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A715 cores (2.8 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.8 GHz)
3 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (2.0 GHz)

The new processor feels very snappy, and appears to be more power efficient – the Galaxy S23 Ultra last longer than our Galaxy S22 Ultra on typical use. We will have battery benchmarks up shortly!

200 MP Main Camera

The biggest upgrade in the Galaxy S23 Ultra is its new Adaptive Pixel main camera, which is built around the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (S5KHP2) sensor, and features a slightly wider f/1.7 aperture.

This is a large 1/1.3-inch sensor with 200 million pixels, each of which is 0.6 μm in size. The Galaxy S23 Ultra camera will be able to combine up to 16 pixels to form a single large pixel for much better low-light performance.

Video capabilities also got an upgrade, thanks to this new sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can now record 8K videos at 30 frames per second, instead of just 24 fps previously.

Similar Telephoto + Wide-Angle Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reuses the same 3X and 10X zoom cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, right down to their Sony IMX754 sensors.

The ultra-wide angle camera gets a newer sensor – the Sony IMX564, which appears to be an incremental upgrade of the S22 Ultra’s IMX563.

12 MP Selfie Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also features another camera upgrade in the front. Instead of a 40 MP sensor in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it now features a new 12 MP camera, with the same f/2.2 aperture.

We tried using the front camera, and found that it was superior to the front camera of the Galaxy S22 Ultra. More of this later in our review.

Buttons

The only buttons on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are all located on the right side – volume control buttons and a Power switch.

S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with the same S Pen as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. It too boasts a very quick 2.8 ms latency.

We tried swapping them and both S Pens appear to fit both devices. From what we can tell – they are physically and functionally similar, if not exactly the same.

USB Type C Port

At the bottom of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you will find a SIM card tray, next to the USB port, as well as the S Pen in its slot.

The USB port is, of course, the new bidirectional Type C port, which is now the EU standard.

SIM Tray Without SD Card Slot

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports two physical SIM cards, as well as a single eSIM. The SIM tray is located at the bottom, next to the USB port.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is protected in the front and in the back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is not just tougher, it is also made from 22% pre-consumer recycled content!

Armoured Aluminium

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is also protected on all four sides by an Armoured Aluminium frame.

5,000 mAh Fast-Charging Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 45 watt fast wired charging, and 15 watt fast wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Specifications Compared!

I created this table to compare the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s specifications to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Specifications	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display – 1440 x 3088 pixels (500 ppi) – 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate (1~120 Hz) – 1750 nits peak brightness
Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water Resistance	IP68
Platform	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	1 x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 740	Adreno 730
Memory + Storage	12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB	8 GB + 128 GB 12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB
External Storage	NA
Front Camera	12 MP camera, f/2.2	40 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras	200 MP Adaptive Pixel camera, f/1.7 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9	108 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Bluetooth : BT 5.3 USB : USB Type C	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
S Pen	Yes, 2.8 ms latency
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass
NFC	Yes
Battery	5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	45 watt wired charging 15 watt wireless charging Wireless PowerShare
Dimensions	78.1 mm wide 163.4 mm tall 8.9 mm thick	77.9 mm wide 163.3 mm tall 8.9 mm thick
Weight	234 grams	229 grams

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Prices + Pre-Order Offer!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : All You Need To Know!

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Samsung just launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a 200 MP camera, and here is everything you need to know about its latest flagship smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Everything You Need To Know!

Samsung just launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a 200 MP camera, and here is everything you need to know about its latest flagship smartphone!

Boosted Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by a specially-boosted variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC, which features a quad-cluster architecture:

1 x Arm Cortex-X3 core (3.36 GHz, instead of 3.2 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A715 cores (2.8 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.8 GHz)
3 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (2.0 GHz)

Here is a quick comparison between the boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile SoC used in the Galaxy S22 Ultra:

Specifications	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Mobile SoC	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU Clusters	4	3
CPU Cores	1 x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 730

200 MP Main Camera

Arguably the biggest upgrade in the Galaxy S23 Ultra is its new main camera, which is built around the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (S5KHP2) sensor, and features a slightly wider f/1.7 aperture.

The number of pixels binned will vary according to the photography conditions. In low-light conditions, up to 16 pixels can be combined to create a large 2.4 μm pixel, for a 12.5 MP photo. Samsung is calling this sensor an Adaptive Pixel sensor.

This new Adaptive Pixel sensor also offers better auto-focus performance in low-light conditions through Super QPD autofocus. By using all 200 million pixels, which are physically grouped as four pixels under a single microns, the sensor can detect patterns in both vertical and horizontal directions for faster low-light focusing.

I had the opportunity to test its 200 MP camera’s Nightography capabilities before the launch, and came away very impressed. Forget about the 200 MP number. Its night photography capabilities is where it really shines!

Video capabilities also got an upgrade, thanks to this new sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can now record 8K videos at 30 frames per second, instead of just 24 fps previously.

Similar Telephoto + Wide-Angle Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reuses the same 3X and 10X zoom cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, right down to their Sony IMX754 sensors.

The ultra-wide angle camera gets a newer sensor – the Sony IMX564, which appears to be an incremental upgrade of the S22 Ultra’s IMX563.

12 MP Selfie Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also features another camera upgrade in the front. Instead of a 40 MP sensor in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it now features a new 12 MP camera, with the same f/2.2 aperture.

I recently tested the front camera in an exclusive media preview session in Singapore, and found it to be significantly better than the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s front camera!

Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones will come in four colour options:

Phantom Black
Green
Lavender
Cream

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is protected in the front and in the back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is not just tougher, it is also made from 22% pre-consumer recycled content!

5,000 mAh Fast-Charging Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 45 watt fast wired charging, and 15 watt fast wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Specifications Compared!

I created this table to compare the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s specifications to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Specifications	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display – 1440 x 3088 pixels (500 ppi) – 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate (1~120 Hz) – 1750 nits peak brightness
Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water Resistance	IP68
Platform	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	1 x Cortex-X3 (3.36 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A710 (2.8 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A510 (2.0 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X2 (3.0 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Adreno 740	Adreno 730
Memory + Storage	12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB	8 GB + 128 GB 12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB 12 GB + 1 TB
External Storage	NA
Front Camera	12 MP camera, f/2.2	40 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras	200 MP Adaptive Pixel camera, f/1.7 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9	108 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4 10 MP 10x zoom camera, f/4.9
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Bluetooth : BT 5.3 USB : USB Type C	Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
S Pen	Yes, 2.8 ms latency
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass
NFC	Yes
Battery	5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	45 watt wired charging 15 watt wireless charging Wireless PowerShare
Dimensions	78.1 mm wide 163.4 mm tall 8.9 mm thick	77.9 mm wide 163.3 mm tall 8.9 mm thick
Weight	234 grams	229 grams

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Prices + Pre-Order Offer!

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Hands-On Preview + First Impressions!

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I just had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone, and here are my first impressions!

Samsung Galaxy S22 : Hands-On Experience!

The Samsung Galaxy S22 arguably offers the best bang for your buck in the new Galaxy S22 family!

Here is our hands-on experience of this compact flagship smartphone!

6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a large 6.1-inch display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel.

Its wide colour gamut of 100% DCI-P3, a peak brightness of 1300 nits, and a contrast ratio of 2 million:1 will guarantee the best possible image quality, whether indoors or outdoors.

Gamers will love its high dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, with a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz.

The display is truly magnificent. In addition, it is super bright, so there’s no problem using it outdoors in bright sunlight!

4nm Flagship Mobile Platform

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile SoC, which is fabricated on the latest 4nm Samsung process technology.

Together with a powerful Adreno 730 GPU, it has eight processor cores in a triple-tier architecture :

a Cortex-X2 prime core running at up to 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance Cortex-A710 cores running at up to 2.5 GHz, and
four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.8 GHz.

So far, it has no problem handling everything I threw at it, but I will have proper benchmark numbers up for you shortly.

Memory + Storage Options

Samsung will be offering just two memory and storage options :

8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage

Unfortunately, it does NOT support any storage expansion through a microSD card.

Cameras Galore!

As a Samsung flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S22 comes with a smorgasbord of cameras!

In the front, it has a 10 MP camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

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

a 50 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera, f/2.2 aperture, and
a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, f/2.4 aperture

Built To Last

The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a tough Armor Aluminium frame, and is protected in the back and front by the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+.

Thanks to its heft and Armor Aluminium frame, it feels really solid in my hand.

On top of that, it is IP68-rated against dust and water ingress. That means it can withstand immersion in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with a 3,700 mAh battery, which supports wired charging at up to 25 watts, and wireless charging at up to 15 watts.

Despite having a relatively small battery, the Galaxy S22 appears to have a long battery life. I will have its battery test results up shortly.

It also supports Wireless PowerShare, allowing you to recharge other smartphones and wearables like the Galaxy Buds2.

Samsung Galaxy S22 : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S22
Display	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display – 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate – 240 Hz touch sampling (Game Mode) – 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut – 1300 nits peak brightness – 2 million:1 contrast ratio
Protection	Armor Aluminium + Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water Resistance	IP68
OS	One UI 4.1 (Android 12)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	1 x Arm Cortex-X2 core (3.0 GHz) 3 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.5 GHz) 4 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 730
Memory + Storage	8 GB RAM + 128 / 256 GB storage
External Storage	NA
Front Camera	10 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras	50 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 10 MP 3x zoom camera, f/2.4
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB Type C
S Pen	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, QZSS
NFC	Yes
Battery	3,700 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	25 watt wired charging 15 watt wireless charging Wireless PowerShare
Dimensions	70.6 mm wide 146.0 mm tall 7.6 mm thick
Weight	168 grams

Samsung Galaxy S22 : Price + Availability

Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 in four colour options – Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green and Pink Gold.

I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Samsung preview event, to check out the colours for ourselves.

Note : Samsung only allowed us to use digital cameras, so the video is not stabilised as it would be with smartphones that I generally use.

Here in Malaysia, it is available starting 10 February 2022 in two variants, at these price points :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM 3,499 (about US$836 / £617 / A$1,164 / S$1,122)
8 GB + 256 GB : RM 3,699 (about US$884 / £652 / A$1,230 / S$1,186)

You can now pre-order the 8 GB + 256 GB model from now until 3 March 2022, to receive this offer!

FREE Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth (40mm) worth RM899
30% off Samsung Care+

Here are some online pre-order options : RM3,699 | RM3,699 | RM3,699 | RM3,699 | RM3,699

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2021 Acer Chromebook Laptops : What You Need To Know!

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Acer introduced SIX new Chromebook models in 2021, offering a wide selection of affordable laptops with long battery life.

Here is what YOU need to know about the six new Acer Chromebook laptops!

2021 Acer Chromebook Laptops : What You Need To Know!

Acer introduced SIX new Chromebook models in 2021, in a variety of sizes and form factors with long battery life.

14-inch Acer Chromebook 314
17.3-inch Acer Chromebook 317
14-inch Acer Chromebook 514
14-inch Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514
13.5-inch Acer Chromebook Spin 713
13.5-inch Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713

In this article, we are going to take a look at the six 2021 Acer Chromebook laptops, to see what they offer, and how they compare with each other!

2021 Acer Chromebook 314

Weighing only 1.5 kg, the 2021 Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-2H/CB314-2HT) is an ultra-portable laptop designed for students.

Its 14-inch IPS display has a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and optional touch controls. It supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and comes with a 720p HDR webcam.

2021 Acer Chromebook 317

The 2021 Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317-1H) is targeted at users who want a large display for multitasking and streaming content.

It has a large 17.3-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and anti-glare coating. It also comes with a large keyboard (with optional backlighting) with a numeric keypad and a large touchpad.

There is also space for two full-sized upward-facing speakers to give you a more immersive audio experience.

The 2021 Chromebook 317 is built around the latest Intel Celeron processors with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and up to 10 hours of battery life.

2021 Acer Chromebook 514

The 2021 Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1W/CB514-1WT) is built around the 11th Gen Intel core processors, with up to 10 hours of battery life.

Thanks to its metal top cover and reinforced design, it is MIL-STD810H rated for military-grade durability. On top of that, its touchpad is protected against scratches and corrosion with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass.

It supports the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity, and comes with two full-function USB Type C ports with Thunderbolt 4, and a backlight keyboard with an optional embedded fingerprint reader.

2021 Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514

The 2021 Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1W/CB514-1WT) is built around the 11th Gen Intel core processors, and MIL-STD810H rated for military-grade durability. On top of that, its touchpad is protected against scratches and corrosion with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass.

It supports the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless connectivity, and comes with two full-function USB Type C ports with Thunderbolt 4, a HDMI port and a backlight keyboard with an optional embedded fingerprint reader.

It also features a Full HD MIPI webcam, and speakers powered by a Smart Amplifier, with support for DTS Audio.

Its Chrome Enterprise operating system features integrated manageability features to help your company cut costs, streamline operations and reduce security risks by letting you deploy, update and manage all your devices remotely.

2021 Acer Chromebook Spin 713

The 2021 Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W) is the world’s first Intel Evo platform-verified Chromebook.

It features a premium aluminium chassis that is MIL-STD 810H rated for military-grade durability, in a convertible form factor. Its 13.5-inch VertiView display has a resolution of 2256 x 1504, giving you 18% more vertical screen space.

Built around the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, it only weighs 1.37 kg and is less than 17 mm thick. Its fast-chargeable battery lasts up to 10 hours, and can get 4 hours of battery life with a quick 30 minute charge!

2021 Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713

The 2021 Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713 (CP713-3W) is the world’s first Intel Evo platform-verified Chromebook with Chrome Enterprise manageability built-in.

2021 Acer Chromebook Laptops : Specs + Price Comparison

Here is a quick specifications + price overview of the 2021 Acer Chromebook laptops :

Specifications	Chromebook 314	Chromebook 317	Chromebook 514 Enterprise 514	Chromebook Spin 713 Enterprise Spin 713
Type	Laptop			Convertible Laptop
Size	14-inch	17.3-inch	14-inch	13.5-inch
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080			2256 x 1504
Processor	MediaTek MT8183	Intel Celeron	11th Gen Intel Core
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6
Battery Life	15 hours	10 hours
Weight	1.5 kg	2.4 kg	1.5 kg	1.37 kg
Starting Price	USD 269.99 EUR 329	USD 379.99 EUR 399	USD 599.99 EUR 549	USD 699.99 EUR 769

2021 Acer Chromebook Laptops : Where To Buy?

Here are some online purchase options for the 2021 Acer Chromebook laptops (prices accurate as of 9 Nov 2021) :

United States

Acer Chromebook 314 : $219.99 | $219.99 | $259.53 | $259.95
Acer Chromebook 317 : $288.99
Acer Chromebook 514 : $326.39 | $366 | $366.38 | $388
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 : $381 | $463.90 | $499 | $549

United Kingdom

Acer Chromebook 314 : £199.99 | £229.99 | £259.99 | £287.77
Acer Chromebook 514 : £194.99 | £229.99 | £309.95 | £344.26
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 : £799.99

Australia

Acer Chromebook 314 : A$400.64 | A$486.52 | A$549.99
Acer Chromebook 317 : A$824.85
Acer Chromebook 514 : A$571.92 | A$632.76
Acer Chromebook Spin 713 : A$744.04 | A$851.06 | A$1049.88

Malaysia

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 : RM2,500 | RM3,299 | RM3,575

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Xiaomi Mi 11 : What You Need To Know!

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

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

Xiaomi Mi 11 : What You Need To Know!

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

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

6.81-inch 120 Hz AMOLED Display

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

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

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

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

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

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

RAM + Storage Options

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

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

Cameras

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

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

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

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Specifications

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

Xiaomi Mi 11 : Price + Availability

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

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

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

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra Video Leaked!

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Just before the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 smartphones, an AT&T video leaked…

Take a look at the leaked video… and check out the key features and specifications of the Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartphones!

Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra Video Leaked!

This AT&T video of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra smartphones leaked ahead of the official launch, confirming earlier leaked information.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+

The US market will receive the super-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in their Galaxy Note20 / Note20 Ultra devices.

The Plus version offers a faster Prime core (3.1 GHz, instead of 2.84 GHz), and a 10% faster Adreno 650 GPU.

The Snapdragon 865+ also adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 capability, although it’s likely that Samsung may lock it at regular Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 for “consistency”.

Globally, we expect Samsung to use the Exynos 990 mobile SoC that powers the Galaxy S20 series.

50X Space Zoom | 30X Space Zoom

Samsung is not going to use the Galaxy S20 Ultra‘s folded lens design, replacing 100X Space Zoom with :

Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 50X Space Zoom
Galaxy Note20 : 30X Space Zoom

Different Displays

The two models will come with different displays with different resolutions :

Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED (2K), curved edges
Galaxy Note20 : 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ (FHD+), flat

But both displays will support 120 Hz refresh rates, and HDR10+ colour.

Colour Options

Samsung will offer three colour options per model :

Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White

Galaxy Note20 : Mystic Green, Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze

Battery Capacities

The video also confirmed earlier leaked information that they will have different battery capacities :

Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 4,500 mAh
Galaxy Note20 : 4,300 mAh

They will both support wireless charging with reverse charging capability, of course.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Galaxy Note 20 5G	Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Display	6.7-inch Infinity-O Display Super AMOLED + Panel	6.9-inch Infinity-O Display Dynamic AMOLED (LPTO) Panel
Display Features	HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels	1440 x 3040 pixels
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 7, IP68
Operating System	One UI 2.0 (Android Q)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ / Samsung Exynos 990
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5	12 GB LPDDR5
Internal Storage	128 GB / 256 GB	256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	Hybrid MicroSD Slot (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera	40 MP camera
Main Cameras	12 MP main camera (f/1.8) 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 64 MP 30X Space Zoom camera (f/2.0)	108 MP main camera (f/1.8) 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 12 MP 50X Space Zoom camera (f/3.0) Laser focus sensor
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.1 WiFi-AX USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	3D Sonic Max
Battery	4,300 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 W	45 W
Dimensions	NA	NA
Weight	NA	NA

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Dell Latitude 9510 : 15″ Ultralight With 30 Hr Battery Life!

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The new Dell Latitude 9510 is an ultralight 15-inch laptop that boasts an incredible 30 hours of battery life, and comes in two form factors!

Find out why the Dell Latitude 9510 is one of the most intriguing Dell professional laptop this year!

Dell Latitude 9510 : Ultralight With 30 Hr Battery Life!

The Dell Latitude 9510 is the first in the Dell 9000 ultra-premium line, and is crafted from precision-cut aluminium, with diamond-cut edges and a hairline brushed finish.

Dell went to great lengths to make it incredibly thin and small, squeezing a 15-inch InfinityEdge display (100% sRGB) into a 14-inch form factor that weighs only 1.5 kg.

You can configure it to use the latest 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, with up to 16 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM, and a PCIe NVMe SSD with up to 1 TB of storage. Dell also offers a 6-cell battery that will give it over 30 hours of battery life!

It also boasts AI-based technologies that are designed to adapt to your work habits :

ExpressSign-in uses a proximity sensor to automatically wake up and log you in via its IR camera and Windows Hello, and locks the screen when you walk away.
ExpressResponse with Intel Adaptix Technology launches your frequently-used applications quicker, and improves overall application performance based on your user preference and machine learning.
ExpressCharge Boost lets you recharge the Latitude 9510 by 35% in just 15 minutes, while ExpressCharge gets you up to 80% in an hour.
Intelligent Audio lets you hear and be heard better on conference calls, by eliminating echoes and background noise, even if you are walking around.

Designed for the professional on-the-go, the Dell Latitude 9510 also comes with work-related features like :

Quad microphones, with top-firing speakers and a powerful amp to ensure clear conference calls
Intel Wi-Fi 6 with VOIP prioritisation for better network performance and call quality
Qualcomm 5G / LTE capability with eSIM and a SIM slot to keep you always-connected
A camera shutter option for the security-conscious

Dell Latitude 9510 : Specifications

The Dell Latitude 9510 is available in two form factors :

Laptop : non-touch display, 1.4 kg
2-in-1 : touch display with Gorilla Glass 6 DX protection and active pen support, 1.5 kg

Specifications	Latitude 9510 (Laptop)	Latitude 9510 (2-in-1)
OS Options	Windows 10 Professional Windows 10 Home Ubuntu	Windows 10 Professional Windows 10 Home
Display Options	15-inch Full HD display – 1920 x 1080 pixels – 100% sRGB, 400 nits	15-inch Full HD display – 1920 x 1080 pixels – 100% sRGB, 400 nits – 10 finger touch panel – Corning Gorilla Glass 6 DX
Processor Options	Up to Intel Core i7 vPro
Memory Options	Up to 16 GB LPDDR3-2133
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Storage Options	PCIe NVMe SSD (M.2 Class 35) – Up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SED SSD (M.2 Class 35) – Up to 256 GB
Multimedia	Mechanical Privacy Shutter IR Camera + Proximity Sensor 4 x Top-Firing Speakers 4 x Noise Cancelling Microphones
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 + Bluetooth 5.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 (LTE) Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 (5G)
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (PowerShare) 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x external uSIM tray (optional) 1 x microSD 4.0 card reader 1 x SmartCard reader (optional)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Ambient Light
Battery Options	4-Cell, 52 WHr ExpressCharge 6-Cell, 88 WHr ExpressCharge 4-Cell, 52 WHr Long Life Cycle
Charging Options	65 W USB Type C Adapter 90 W USB Type C Adapter
Dimensions	340.2 mm wide 215.8 mm deep 8.23 ~ 13.99 mm thick
Weight	Starting from 1.4 kg	Starting from 1.5 kg

Dell Latitude 9510 Price + Availability

The Dell Latitude 9510 has a starting price of US$1,899 (about £1,502 / A$2,718 / S$2,642 / RM 8,094), with global availability from 26 March, 2020 onwards.

Its arrival in Malaysia was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is available starting 7 July 2020, with a starting price of RM 7,926 (about US1,856 / £1,475 / A$2,673 / S$2,585).

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Redmi Note 9 Pro : Cheap 64 MP Quad Camera Smartphone!

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The Redmi Note 9 Pro is the latest mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi, offering a 64 MP quad-camera system on the cheap!

Find out if the Redmi Note 9 Pro is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Redmi Note 9 Pro : Cheap 64MP Quad Camera Smartphone!

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is the latest mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi, offering a 64 MP quad-camera system on the cheap!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Mobile Platform

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G mobile platform, with two Kryo 465 Gold high-performance cores, six Kryo 465 Silver low-power cores, and the Adreno 618 GPU.

Fabricated on the 8 nm process technology, it is power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.

64 MP Quad Camera with 4K Video Recording

The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a quad-camera system, which is comprised of :

a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 4K video recording,
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with 2 cm to 10 cm focal range
a 2 MP depth sensor (for software bokeh, doesn’t take any photos)

6.67-inch Display

The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a really large 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

It has a rather low peak brightness of 450 nits, and a reasonably wide colour gamut of 84% NSTC. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 in the front and back.

Large, Fast-Charging Battery

The Redmi Note 9 Pro comes with a large 5,020 mAh battery, and supports 30W wired charging, allowing you to recharge up to 57% in just 30 minute.

Redmi Note 9 Pro : Specifications

Specifications	Redmi Note 9 Pro
Display	6.67-inch IPS display – 1080 x 2340 pixels – 450 nits max. brightness – 1500:1 contrast ratio – 84% NTSC colour gamut
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back)
Operating System	MIUI 11 based on Android 10
System Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
CPU	2 x Kryo 465 Gold core (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 465 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (500 MHz)
RAM	6 GB RAM
Storage	64 GB / 128 GB microSD card slot (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera	16 MP sensor with f/2.48 aperture
Rear Cameras	Quad Camera System – 64 MP main camera with f/1.89 aperture – 8 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture – 5 MP macro camera – 2 MP depth sensor
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi-ac (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0 Infra-Red : IR emitter
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side-Mounted
NFC	Yes
Battery	5,020 mAh Li-Ion battery – 30W wired charging
Dimensions	76.68 mm wide 165.75 mm tall 8.8 mm thick
Weight	209 g

Redmi Note 9 Pro : Price + Availability

The Xiaomi is offering the Redmi Note 9 Pro in three colour options – Interstellar Grey, Glacier White and Tropical Green, in one variant, at least initially :

6GB + 128GB : RM 1,099 / ~US$254 / ~£207 / ~A$392 / ~S$360

The pre-order kicks off today, 11 May, and ends on 17 May 2020. Every pre-order will entitle you to a free 10,000 mAh Redmi Power Bank.

6GB + 128GB : Interstellar Grey | Glacier White | Tropical Green

Delivery and retail sale will begin on 18 May 2020.

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Here Is The New Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Smartwatch!

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Here is everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch – the four models, features, and specifications!

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is a new active lifestyle smartwatch. Available in two sizes, it comes with a slew of healthcare and activity monitoring features. Let’s check out what’s new…

Four Different Designs

To cater to different lifestyles, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 comes in two sizes – 44 mm and 40 mm, and in two styles :

lightweight aluminium, with a casual Fluoroelastomer (FKM) band
premium solid stainless steel, with a leather strap

They can be further personalised with a range of stylish straps and watch face options.

Match Your Outfit!

You can now customise your Galaxy Watch Active2 face to your outfit of the day, using the My Style colour extraction algorithm.

Simply use the Galaxy Wearable app to take a photo of your outfit, and choose from five different colour patterns to change to a matching watch face!

Digital Touch Bezel

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 features a digital touch bezel. Directly turn the digital bezel on the curved display edge in either directions!

Your Wellness Compansion

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 is designed to provide actionable insights into your health.

It automatically tracks seven types of workouts – running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, elliptical and dynamic, with more than 30 other workouts you can manually track.

It can also track your real-time stress levels through Samsung Health, and better analyse your sleep patterns at night.

Stay Connected!

Designed for a connected lifestyle, the Galaxy Watch Active2 keeps you connected on-the-go.

You can access social media content, and even video clips from your wrist. And if you are travelling, it supports real-time voice and text translations in over 16 languages!

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Through Samsung’s partnership with Spotify, you can now enjoy listening to music and podcasts on-the-go using your Samsung account!

Galaxy Synergy

You can use its Watch Camera Controller app to remotely control your Samsung smartphone’s camera – to take photos, record videos, switch between camera lenses and so on.

And you can use the Wireless PowerShare capability of Samsung smartphones like the Note10, S10+, S10 and S10e to wirelessly recharge your smartwatch!

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Specifications

Specifications	Galaxy Watch Active2 (44 mm)	Galaxy Watch Active2 (40 mm)
Display	1.4-inch (34 mm) Super AMOLED – 360 x 360 pixels	1.2-inch (30 mm) Super AMOLED – 360 x 360 pixels
Display Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass DX+
Durability	5ATM + IP68 MIL-STD-810G
Operating System	Tizen
System Platform	Samsung Exynos 9110
Processor	2 x ARM Cortex-A53 cores @ 1.15 GHz
Graphics Processor	ARM Mali-T720MP1
Memory	4 GB RAM
Storage	768 MB flash storage
Connectivity	WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 5.0 + NFC
GPS	GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Sensor	Heart Rate (8 photodiodes) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Accelerometer (up to 32G of force) Gyroscope Barometer Ambient Light
Battery	340 mAh	247 mAh
Charging	WPC-based wireless charging
Strap	20 mm interchangable straps
Dimensions	44 mm x 44 mm x 10.9 mm	40 mm x 40 mm x 10.9 mm
Weight	30 g (Aluminium) 42 g (Stainless Steel)	26 g (Aluminium) 37 g (Stainless Steel)

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The 2019 Acer Swift 7 Ultra-Light Laptop Preview!

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Acer just unveiled a new ultra-light, ultra-thin laptop – the 2019 Acer Swift 7!

Here is everything you need to know about the new Swift 7, including its price and key features!

The 2019 Acer Swift 7 Ultra-Light Laptop Revealed!

Let’s start with the launch briefing by Jeffrey Lai, Senior Product Manager of Acer Malaysia.

The 2019 Acer Swift 7 Ultra-Light Laptop

Designed with a minimalist concept, the 2019 Acer Swift 7 boasts clean, sleek lines with an ultra-thin and ultra-light finless design.

It is now 60% smaller than the average 14-inch laptop, and weighs just 890 g! Even so, it packs enough battery power to last up to 12 hours of non-stop use.

Thanks to its super-thin bezels, it has a 14-inch Full HD display with an impressive 92% screen-to-body ratio. This touch display boasts a wide colour gamut of 100% sRGB / 72% NTSC, and is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

The new Swift 7 is powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core processor with 8 GB RAM and an NVMe PCIe SSD. And it comes with two USB Type C Gen 2 ports, and Gigabit WiFi with 2×2 MIMO technology.

It has a push-to-open camera that is hidden just above the keyboard, with a power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor. To ensure durability, its touchpad is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

The 2019 Acer Swift 7 Price + Availability

Acer is offering two 2019 Swift 7 models with immediate effect at these official prices :

2019 Acer Swift 7 (Core i5) : RM 5,999 / ~$1,448 / ~£1,139 / ~€1,274
2019 Acer Swift 7 (Core i7) : RM 7,599 / ~$1,834 / ~£1,443 / ~€1,613

They will both come with a leather protective sleeve, and a USB Type C hub with USB Type A and HDMI ports.

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The Dell S2719DM Ultra-Thin FreeSync HDR Monitor Review

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Announced at CES 2018, the Dell S2719DM is finally here! It was not easy, but we finally got our grubby hands on one. Here is our in-depth review of the new Dell S2719DM ultra-thin FreeSync HDR monitor. Find out if this is the HDR monitor for you!

The 27″ Dell S-Series Monitor Line-Up For 2018

The Dell S-Series is the Studio series, designed to look great with a sleek design and thin bezels. Here is a comparison of the new Dell S2719DM, with the other 27″ monitors that are currently in the Dell S-Series.

Specifications	Dell S2719DM	Dell S2718D	Dell S2718H	Dell S2716DG
Tear-Free Technology	AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz	None	AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz	NVIDIA G-SYNC 30 Hz to 144 Hz
HDR Capable	Yes, HDR10	Yes, HDR10	Yes, HDR10	No
Viewable Size	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm
Resolution	2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz	2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz	1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz	2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz
Panel Type	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	TN (Twisted Nematic)
Face Plate Coating	3H anti-glare coating	3H low-haze coating	3H anti-glare coating	3H anti-glare coating
Backlight	LED Edge Light	LED Edge Light	LED Light Bar	LED Edge Light
Contrast Ratio	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1
Brightness	400 cd/m2 (typical) 600 cd/m2 (peak)	300 cd/m2 (typical)	250 cd/m2 (typical)	350 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time	8 ms (normal) 5 ms (fast)	8 ms (normal) 6 ms (fast)	6 ms (normal)	3 ms (normal) 1 ms (fast)
Max. Viewing Angle	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	160° vertical / 170° horizontal
Colour Gamut	>99% of sRGB; >85% of DCI-P3	99% of sRGB	99% of sRGB	82% (CIE1976), 72% (CIE 1931)
Connectivity	2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-Out	1 x HDMI 1 x USB- C / DP 1.2 2 X USB 3.0 ports 1 x USB 3.1 input port 1 x Audio line-out	1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-in 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Speaker port	1 x HDMI 1.4 connector 1 x DP 1.2 connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Headphone port
Adjustability	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right Height : 130 mm
Power Consumption	29 W (Typical) 42 W (Maximum)	30 W (Typical) 35 W (Maximum)	24 W (Typical) 50 W (Maximum)	47 W (Typical) 90 W (Maximum)
Warranty	3 years Advanced Exchange Service	3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee	3 years Advanced Exchange Service	3 years Advanced Exchange Service

While two other Dell S-Series monitors also support HDR, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is the only model to meet the minimum requirements for the VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard. We will tell you more on this later in the article.

Dell S2719DM Price + Availability

The Dell S2719DM is available with immediate effect with a recommended retail price of RM 1,889 / US$499.99. If you are in the US, it’s currently on offer :

Malaysia : RM 1,800
US : $344.99
UK : £354.99

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Unboxing The Dell S2719DM

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) may be ultra-thin, but it comes in a large box that weighs just over 8 kg. Typical Dell packaging – designed to take the worst of abuse by delivery services.

Inside the large box, you will find the following items :

One Dell S2719DM monitor with stand
Dell S2719DM User Guide and Safety and Regulatory Information
One 45 W Dell compact power adaptor with power cable
One HDMI 2.0 cable (1.8 m)

Note that the HDMI 2.0 cable is no different from your usual HDMI cable, just certified to support 4K video at 60 Hz. You can also use regular HDMI 1.4 cables just fine. More on this later in the article!

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The Dell S2719DM Up Close!

In this review, we prepared two different videos. Our traditional hands-on look, and a more stylised feature overview. Do let us know which is better by liking the video you prefer!

In this video, we give you a quick look of the key features of the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) monitor.

As you can see, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is a very stylish ultra-thin monitor. Every aspect – from the sleek silver back to the gracefully curved stand – was designed with aesthetics in mind. This is not a monitor to be hidden in the back room!

The Dell S2719DM Key Features

In this video, we highlight the key features of the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) monitor. Do let us know if you prefer this video, or the one above!

InfinitiEdge Display

Dell calls it an InfinitiEdge display. Its bezel is just 7.1 mm at the top and sides, and only 8.1 mm at the bottom.

Concealed into the lower right edge are Power and OSD (On-Screen Display) control buttons. From left to right, they are :

Preset Modes : Use this button to choose from a list of preset colour modes
Brightness / Contrast : Use this button to directly access the Brightness and Contrast bars.
Menu : Use this button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD menu
Exit : Use this button to go back to the OSD main menu, or to exit the OSD main menu.
Power : Use this button to turn the monitor On or Off.

The Power button also doubles as a power mode indicator. A white LED light indicates the monitor is turned On and fully functional. A glowing white LED light indicates the monitor is on the DPMS Power Save Mode.

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HDMI 2.0 Connectivity

If you need a plethora of connectivity options, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is NOT the monitor for you. To maintain its elegant design, and to keep costs low, there are only four ports – all centrally aligned right behind the stand.

For display input, you have only two HDMI 2.0 ports, so you will need adaptors if you have devices with DisplayPort or DVI output. Above these two HDMI ports are a 3.5 mm audio output port, and below them – the power port.

A HDMI 2.0 cable is included in the package. It is certified to support the higher 18 Gbits/s bandwidth necessary to support 4K video at 60 Hz. However, older HDMI 1.4 cables will work just fine because the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) only delivers 2560 x 1440 pixels at 60 Hz.

You may see new 48G HDMI cables being introduced. Those are only required to support HDMI 2.1 features, like increased bandwidth to support 10K video at 120 Hz and dynamic HDR. This monitor does not support those features, so there is no need to invest in the new, expensive 48G HDMI cables.

Ultra-Thin Design

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) was designed with aesthetics in mind. It has a very sleek design with ultra-thin edges that slope gently across the back. Even the stand uses the same elegant design language.

It thinnest at the sides – just 5.5 mm, and gently curves to 10 mm at the top midpoint, and 29 mm at the bottom. This clever design makes the S2719DM look exquisitely thin.

Fixed Hinged Stand

For what we believe are aesthetic reasons, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) comes with a fixed hinged stand. If you are planning to mount your monitor on the wall, or a multi-monitor stand, you will have to consider another monitor.

The fixed hinged stand can tilt downwards by 5°, and upwards by 21°. However, it cannot swivel, and does not allow height adjustments. That’s the price you pay for such a slim and elegant curved stand.

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Corning Iris Glass Light-Guide Plate

Edge-lit LED displays use a light-guide plate (LGP) to distribute light uniformly throughout the panel, Usually they are made up from pure PMMA resin, but such polymer LGPs can warp and expand with changes in heat and humidity. They therefore require a wider bezel, greater thickness and an air gap to account for movement and expansion.

To keep it thin and reduce the bezel size, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) features the Corning Iris Glass Light-Guide Plate technology.

Because it’s made from glass, the Corning Iris Glass Light-Guide Plate is rigid. This removes the need for an air gap, and a thicker backlight, greatly reducing the thickness of the display. Its dimensional stability also ensures reliable transmission of light from the LED edge lighting.

Extra-Bright QHD Panel

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) has a QHD panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 – a popular resolution for both gaming and work. That is nothing special, of course. What lifts it above the crowd though is its brighter panel.

Many monitors of its class have a typical brightness of 250 to 350 nits. The Dell S2719DM (Price Check) boasts a typical brightness of 400 nits, with a peak brightness of 600 nits.

The increased brightness is not only about a brighter panel. Higher brightness is a critical aspect of the monitor’s HDR performance.

DisplayHDR 400

Many HDR-ready monitors support the open HDR10 format, but this does not mean that they are necessarily “true” HDR monitors. This is where the VESA DisplayHDR program comes in. It is a set of standards that HDR monitors should comply with, so that consumers can be guaranteed of certain levels of HDR performance.

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is a VESA DisplayHDR 400-certified monitor, which means it has to meet or exceed these requirements :

Deliver true 8-bit image quality – on par with top 15% of PC displays today
Support global dimming for better dynamic contrast ratio
Have a peak luminance of 400 cd/m2 or better – up to 50% higher than typical SDR
Minimum requirements for color gamut and contrast exceed SDR (95% of sRGB)

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) exceeds those requirements with a peak luminance of 600 cd/m2, and a colour gamut of over 99% sRGB. However, it does not support local dimming, and is thus considered to be an entry-level HDR monitor.

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sRGB Colour Gamut

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) supports a colour gamut of over over 99% sRGB, and 85% DCI-P3. What’s the difference between the sRGB and DCI-P3 colour spaces? Take a look.

Don’t get confused by the two numbers. What they basically mean is that the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is essentially an sRGB monitor. It may offer an almost 100% sRGB coverage, which is better than many sRGB monitors, but you will need to look elsewhere if you need your monitor to support a wider colour gamut like Adobe RGB.

AMD FreeSync

Dell does not mention this, but the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) monitor supports AMD FreeSync. When used with AMD graphics cards and APUs, the monitor will dynamically adjust the refresh rate to prevent tearing and stuttering.

While the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) has a vertical scan range of 48 Hz to 75 Hz, it is limited to 60 Hz at its native 2560 x 1440 resolution. As long as the frame rate of your games are 48 fps or higher, FreeSync will ensure that they are tear-free.

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Our Verdict

The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is a work of art. It is not only incredibly thin, it is really sleek and sexy. Quite unlike the utilitarian design of the traditional Dell monitors. It was obviously designed to be proudly displayed in public, not hidden in an office.

In addition to its slim form factor, the S2719DM also has very thin bezels, qualifying it as an InfinityEdge display. This allows for a more immersive working or gaming experience, especially when you plan to use two or three of them together.

The Dell S2719DM has some gaming chops, even though it is not a gaming monitor. It supports AMD FreeSync, albeit with a maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz at its native resolution. It won’t match the high refresh rates and low response time of gaming monitors, but it will do just fine for gaming after a hard day’s work.

It is also a VESA DisplayHDR 400-certified monitor, although this is the most basic HDR certification. It lacks local dimming capability, which is necessary to deliver deeper blacks.

It is also important to point out that the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) has a typical brightness of 400 nits, with a peak brightness of 600 nits. This is much brighter than typical WQHD monitors, which is not only important for HDR, but also allows for better image quality in bright environments.

Its sleek design comes with some disadvantages though. The fixed hinged stand, which looks great, does not allow for changes in the display height. Heck, it doesn’t even swivel. All it can do is tilt downwards by 5°, and upwards by 21°. This is the price you have to pay for such a sleek design.

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The other problem – its limited connectivity options. It only comes with two HDMI ports. While HDMI is, no doubt, common and supported by practically all computers and media players, a DisplayPort or a mini-DP port would have been most welcomed.

This is particularly important for those who intend to use two or more of these monitors – most graphics cards come with just one HDMI port, but two or more DisplayPorts. With only HDMI input, you will need a DP-to-HDMI converter for the second and third monitors.

But if you can live with these relatively minor disadvantages, you can literally have your cake and eat it too. The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) offers a great combination of features and capabilities in a beautiful package.

As such, we feel it deserves no less than our Reviewer’s Choice Award. Great job on the S2719DM!

Dell S2719DM Specifications

Specifications	Dell S2719DM	Dell S2718D	Dell S2718H	Dell S2716DG
Tear-Free Technology	AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz	None	AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz	NVIDIA G-SYNC 30 Hz to 144 Hz
HDR Capable	Yes, HDR10	Yes, HDR10	Yes, HDR10	No
Viewable Size	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm	27" / 68.6 cm
Resolution	2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz	2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz	1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz	2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz
Panel Type	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	IPS (In-Plane Switching)	TN (Twisted Nematic)
Face Plate Coating	3H anti-glare coating	3H low-haze coating	3H anti-glare coating	3H anti-glare coating
Backlight	LED Edge Light	LED Edge Light	LED Light Bar	LED Edge Light
Contrast Ratio	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR)	1000 : 1
Brightness	400 cd/m2 (typical) 600 cd/m2 (peak)	300 cd/m2 (typical)	250 cd/m2 (typical)	350 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time	8 ms (normal) 5 ms (fast)	8 ms (normal) 6 ms (fast)	6 ms (normal)	3 ms (normal) 1 ms (fast)
Max. Viewing Angle	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	178° vertical / 178° horizontal	160° vertical / 170° horizontal
Colour Gamut	>99% of sRGB; >85% of DCI-P3	99% of sRGB	99% of sRGB	82% (CIE1976), 72% (CIE 1931)
Connectivity	2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-Out	1 x HDMI 1 x USB- C / DP 1.2 2 X USB 3.0 ports 1 x USB 3.1 input port 1 x Audio line-out	1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-in 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Speaker port	1 x HDMI 1.4 connector 1 x DP 1.2 connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Headphone port
Adjustability	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up	Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right Height : 130 mm
Power Consumption	29 W (Typical) 42 W (Maximum)	30 W (Typical) 35 W (Maximum)	24 W (Typical) 50 W (Maximum)	47 W (Typical) 90 W (Maximum)
Warranty	3 years Advanced Exchange Service	3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee	3 years Advanced Exchange Service	3 years Advanced Exchange Service

Dell S2719DM Price + Availability

The Dell S2719DM is available with immediate effect with a recommended retail price of RM 1,889 / US$499.99. If you are in the US, it’s currently on offer :

Malaysia : RM 1,800
US : $344.99
UK : £354.99

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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Up Close – What An Incredible Bargain!

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Fans of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, and those who prefer a front fingerprint sensor, rejoice! The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Galaxy Note FE is here, and it’s an incredible bargain. We will share with you our hands-on look at the Galaxy Note FE, and share with you its key features, specifications and price.

Updated @ 2018-01-05 : Added details of the new Samsung Galaxy Note FE price cut.

Originally posted @ 2017-12-01

What Is The Samsung Galaxy Note FE?

When Samsung recalled their Galaxy Note7 phablets, they were left with about 2.5 million of them. That’s not a lot by their usual sale volume, but still a very large number of devices to dispose of.

Instead of disposing them, Samsung refurbished approximately 400,000 of them for sale in South Korea as the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check). The only hardware difference was the replacement of their original 3,500 mAh battery with a slightly smaller 3,200 mAh battery that had undergone their new 8-point battery safety check protocol.

On the software end, it now comes with Android 7.0 Nougat, and supports Samsung Bixby, albeit without Bixby Vision and Bixby Voice.

To their surprise, the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) was very well-received – completely selling out in South Korea. That led to Galaxy Note7 fans to call for it to be introduced to other countries as well. And now, the Galaxy Note Fan Edition is here in Malaysia and several other countries!

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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Up Close

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) has a 5.7″ Super AMOLED display with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution. It has a metal-glass design, with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both front and rear aspects.

Like the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, it is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa SoC. However, it comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage (there are 128 GB options in some countries). It is also IP68-rated for dust- and water-resistance.

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) has the same front and rear cameras as the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. It has a 5 MP front camera with f/1.7 lens, and a 12 MP main camera with f/1.7 lens, OIS capability and a dual-tone LED flash.

For additional storage, a microSD card can be installed. However, the Galaxy Note FE only comes with a hybrid SIM slot. That means the microSD card shares the same slot as the second nanoSIM card.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) uses the same S Pen as the Galaxy Note7. It boasts a smaller pen tip and increased pressure sensitivity. It is also the first S Pen to be water-resistant.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Specifications

In this table, we compare its specifications to the Samsung Galaxy Note7 :

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Note FE	Samsung Galaxy Note7
Display	5.7" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)	5.7" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front & back panels)	Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (front & back panels)
Operating System (At Launch)	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
System Platform	Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa	Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM	4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage Options	64 GB / 128 GB internal flash storage One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB	64 GB / 128 GB internal flash storage One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB
Front Camera	5 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens	5 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens
Rear Camera	12 MP Sony / Samsung (1.4 µm) sensor with f/1.7 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash	12 MP Sony / Samsung (1.4 µm) sensor with f/1.7 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash
Dual SIM capability	Hybrid dual SIM (dual active capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot	Hybrid dual SIM (dual active capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot
Connectivity	Network : LTE Cat. 16 (1 Gbps / 150 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 5.0 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 3.1, NFC, GPS	Network : LTE Cat. 16 (1 Gbps / 150 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 5.0 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 3.1, NFC, GPS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Home Button	Yes, Home Button
Iris Scanner	Yes	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Barometer, Hall, HRM	Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Barometer, Hall, HRM
Bixby	Yes (Without Bixby Vision + Voice)	No
S Pen	Yes	Yes
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68	IP68
Battery	3,200 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired & wireless) - wireless charging (WPC and PMA)	3,500 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired & wireless) - wireless charging (WPC and PMA)
Dimensions	153.5 mm tall 73.9 mm wide 7.9 mm thick	153.5 mm tall 73.9 mm wide 7.9 mm thick
Weight	169 g	169 g
Colour Options	Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Black Onyx	Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum, Black Onyx

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE Price & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) is available in a select number of countries. Here in Malaysia, they priced it at RM 2,599 / ~US$ 610 at launch, with a further price cut to RM 2,199 / ~US$ 539 on 1 January 2018.

Here is a table to show you the discount when the Galaxy Note FE was first launched in South Korea, and when it was finally launched here in Malaysia.

	Samsung Galaxy Note7	Samsung Galaxy Note FE	Difference
Price (USD)	$849	$610	$239 (28%)
Price (MYR)	RM 3,199	RM 2,599 RM 2,199 (1/1/18)	RM 600 (19%) RM 1000 (31%)

The Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition (Price Check) is not just RM 1,800 (~US$ 440) cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Note8 (Price Check), it will also appeal to Galaxy Note fans who prefer a front fingerprint sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Price Check) is now available for purchase at all Samsung Experience Stores, authorised dealers and selected channel partners. Two colour options are currently offered – Coral Blue and Black Onyx.

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ASUS ZenFone Max Offers 38 Days Of Standby Time!

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ASUS today officially announced the availability of the ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) smartphone. Touting a 38-day standby time thanks to its massive 5,000 mAh battery, the ZenFone Max can even double as a power bank, charging your other mobile devices on-the-go! Take a look at its key features…

ASUS ZenFone Max Key Features

5000mAh battery holds charge for 38 days

ZenFone Max’s sleek frame secretes a monster battery — a 5000mAh cell custom-crafted from lithium-polymer to pack the maximum energy into the minimum space!

Your go-everywhere power bank

Long-lasting 5000mAh battery that smarts charge other devices! Just connect your gadget to turn ZenFone Max into an instant power bank for juicing up on the go!

13MP clarity with ultra-fast laser auto-focus

PixelMaster camera with f/2.0-aperture lens that captures stunning, hi-resolution photos with zero shutter lag. The ultra-fast laser auto-focus feature greatly reduces blurring and enhances image stabilization, and industry-leading Low Light mode employs pixel-merging technology to capture up to 400% brighter photos at night or in low-light scenes – without flash!

Look sharp, travel smooth

Surrounded by a striking metal-effect bezel that’s as stylish to behold as it is smooth to touch, so you’ll look sharp as it slips smoothly into your pocket or purse.

With the look and feel of embossed leather, ZenFone Max is finished to be as beautiful as it is powerful!

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Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, ample power for your daily tasks and activities. Featuring LTE Category 4 for download speeds up to 150Mbps!

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 – Stunningly strong, gorilla strong

Offers twice (2x) drop-damage resistance of its predecessor, a 2.5x increase in retained strength and 85% less likely to break in daily use — making it stronger than ever before!

A simpler, smarter, more personalized ZenUI experience

Enjoy the freedom, connection, and expression of ASUS ZenUI, the sublime interface that makes everything easier, safer and more enjoyable than never before.

ASUS ZenFone Max Specifications

Specifications	ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL)
Platform	Android 5.0 Lollipop with ASUS ZenUI
Color Options	Black / White
Dimensions	77.5 x 156 x 10.55 ~ mm (WxDxH)
Weight	202 g (with battery)
CPU	Qualcomm MSM8916 QuadCore 1.2GHz
GPU	Adreno 306
Memory	2 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
Storage	16GB eMMC Flash 5GB free lifetime ASUS WebStorage
Memory Slot	MicroSD card (up to 64 GB)
Connectivity	WLAN 802.11 b/g/n Micro USB (support OTG) Bluetooth V4.0+EDR +A2DP Dual Micro SIM card SIM1 Support2G/3G/4G SIM2 Support2G/3G Dual SIM Dual Stand By Wi-Fi direct
Network Standards	WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/FDD-LTE Dual SIM Dual Stand By SIM1 Support2G/3G/4G SIM2 Support2G/3G
Navigation	GPS, GLONASS, AGPS & BDS
Display	5.5inches, HD 1280x720,IPS Scratch Resistant Corning® Glass with anti-fingerprint coating, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4, Supports GloveTouch input, 450nits brightness, ASUS TrueVivid Full Screen Lamination technology, 178˚ viewing angle
Battery	5000 mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
Standby Time	914 hours
Talk Time	37.63 hours
Camera	Front Camera - 5 Mega-Pixel - f/2.0 Aperture - Zero Shutter Lag - Back Light (HDR) mode with ASUS PixelEnhancing Technology - Low Light mode - Real Time Beautification - Night mode - Selfie mode - HDR mode Rear Camera - 13 Mega-Pixel - 0.03 second laser auto-focus - LED Flash - f/2.0 Aperture - dual-color Real Tone flash - Zero Shutter Lag - Back Light (HDR) mode - Low Light mode - Manual Mode for DSLR-like camera settings - Real Time Beautification - Night mode - Depth of field - Selfie mode - Panorama mode - Rear 0.03 second laser auto-focus
Sensors	Accelerator / E-Compass / Proximity / Ambient Light Sensor / Hall Sensor
Accessories	Adapter Type + Plug USB sync Cable 3.5mm Wired Headset with Mic OTG Cable

ASUS ZenFone Max Price & Availability

The ASUS ZenFone Max is priced at RM 899 (~US$ 209), and available with immediate effect from ASUS dealers and online stores. Check out the following prices :