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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : How Good Is Its Main Camera?

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 only comes with a 12 MP main camera, but you will be really surprised at how good its camera really is!

Learn more about its 12 MP Sony IMX555 main camera, and take a look at the photo samples we took!

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Sony IMX555 Main Camera

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with the same 12 MP main camera as the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 FE.

Built around the Sony IMX555 sensor, it has a wide f/1.8 aperture. Let’s take a look at how good this camera really is.

The Sony IMX555 is a 12.2 MP CMOS sensor, with a square pixel array of 4032 x 3024 pixels.

This is a Dual Pixel sensor, which means it uses dual photodiodes in every pixel for faster and more accurate phase-detection autofocus.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 supports the new HEIC file format, so each 12 MP picture is only about 2-3 MB in size – about half of the usual JPEG file format.

That basically means you can store twice as many photos as you would with an older smartphone.

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : How Good Is Its Camera?

Even though we are under a CMCO lockdown, we had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2’s main camera out.

Here are eight high-resolution Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 photo samples for you to check out.

For faster loading, we reduced the resolution, but they are otherwise unedited.

We are glad that Samsung did not skimp on the main camera, using the same Sony IMX555 sensor and wide f/1.8 aperture as the Galaxy S20.

The detail and colour rendition of this camera is really good, with fast autofocus, courtesy of its Dual Pixel capability.

The wide f/1.8 aperture is great for bokeh and low-light photography, but it introduces a very narrow depth of field.

So be very careful when you take close-up shots, as you can end up with the shot focused on the wrong subject.

To be sure, tap on the subject you want, so the Galaxy Z Fold 2 “knows” what you want to focus on.

If you can keep that in mind, you will end up with very nice shots from the Galaxy Z Fold 2!

 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is offered in two colour options – Mystic Brown and Mystic Black.

It is available globally from September 2020 onwards, at these recommended retail prices :

  • Malaysia : RM 7,999 (25 September 2020)
  • Singapore : S$2,888 (18 September 2020)
  • United States : US$1,999 (18 September 2020)
  • United Kingdom : £1,799
  • Australia : A$2,999 (25 September 2020)

Here are online purchase options :

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10T : Cheaper 64MP Variant Of Mi 10T Pro!

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The Mi 10T is a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera and an even lower price!

Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!

 

Xiaomi Mi 10T : Cheaper 64MP Variant Of Mi 10T Pro!

The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform

Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.

Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.

In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate

Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.

It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

 

64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording

The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :

  • a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
  • a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
  • a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture

Larger Battery With 33W Charging

The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.

It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.

 

Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the Mi 10T against the Mi 10.

Specifications Mi 10T Mi 10
Display 6.67-inch AdaptiveSync Display
– 1080 x 2400 pixels (395 ppi)
144 Hz refresh rate
– 1500:1 contrast ratio
– 650 nits max. brightness
– HDR10 certified 		6.67-inch AMOLED Display
– 1080 x 2230 pixels
– 90 Hz refresh rate
– 1500:1 contrast ratio
– 1120 nits max. brightness
– HDR10 certified
Protection Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back)
IP Rating None
Operating System MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1 x Kryo 585 Gold core (2.84 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.42 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 (600 MHz)
Memory + Storage 6 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 128 GB 		8 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion NA
Front Camera 20 MP camera (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras 64 MP main camera (f/1.89)
13 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.4)
5 MP macro camera (f/2.4)		 108 MP main camera (f/1.69)
13 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.4)
2 MP macro camera (f/2.4)
2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
Connectivity 5G (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1
NFC
IR emitter
Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted In-Display
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,780 mAh
Charging 33 W wired only 30 W wired
30 W wireless
Dimensions 76.4 mm wide
165.1 mm tall
9.33 mm thick		 74.8 mm wide
162.58 mm tall
8.96 mm thick
Weight 216 g 208 g

 

Mi 10T : Price + Availability

Xiaomi is offering the Mi 10T in two colour options – Lunar Silver and Cosmic Black, in two variants :

  • 6GB + 128GB : €499 (about US$586 / £456 / A$815 / S$799 / RM2432)
  • 8GB + 128GB : €549 (about US$645 / £502 / A$897 / S$879 / RM2676)

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Smartphone : What You Need To Know!

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The Mi 10T Pro is a new Xiaomi flagship smartphone with cutting-edge features, and an “honest price”.

Find out what the Mi 10T Pro offers, as well as its price and specifications!

 

Mi 10T Pro Smartphone : What You Need To Know!

The Mi 10T Pro continues Xiaomi’s emphasis on ultra-high resolution photography with its 108 MP main camera that boasts OIS and 8K video support.

It is a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 Pro launched earlier today, targeted at a world struggling against COVID-19.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform

Like the Mi 10 Pro, the new Mi 10T Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.

Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.

In the Mi 10T Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate

The new Mi 10T Pro dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10 Pro, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.

It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

108 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording

The Mi 10T Pro comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :

  • an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
  • a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
  • a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture

Larger Battery With 33W Charging

The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery – 11% larger than the Mi 10 Pro. However, it only supports 33W wired charging, and drops the wireless charging capability.

 

Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10 Pro : Specifications

In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Pro against the Mi 10 Pro.

Specifications Mi 10T Pro Mi 10 Pro
Display 6.67-inch AdaptiveSync Display
– 1080 x 2400 pixels
– 144 Hz refresh rate
– 1500:1 contrast ratio
– 650 nits max. brightness
– HDR10 certified
 6.67-inch AMOLED Display
– 1080 x 2340 pixels
– 90 Hz refresh rate
– 1500:1 contrast ratio
– 1200 nits max. brightness
– HDR10 certified
Protection Gorilla Glass 5 (front + back)
IP Rating None
Operating System MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1 x Kryo 585 Gold core (2.84 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.42 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 (600 MHz)
Memory + Storage 8 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 256 GB 		8 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion NA
Front Camera 20 MP camera (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras 108 MP main camera (f/1.69)
13 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.4)
5 MP macro camera (f/2.4)		 108 MP main camera (f/1.69)
20 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.4)
12 MP tele (2X) camera (f/2.0)
8 MP tele (10X hybrid) camera (f /2.0)
Connectivity Network : 5G (Sub-6), 4G LTE, 3G
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth : BT5.1
USB : USB Type C 2.0
Infra-Red : IR emitter
Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted In-Display
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,500 mAh
Charging 33 W wired only 50 W wired
30 W wireless
Dimensions 76.4 mm wide
165.1 mm tall
9.33 mm thick		 74.8 mm wide
162.58 mm tall
8.96 mm thick
Weight 218 g 208 g

 

Mi 10T Pro : Price + Availability

Xiaomi is offering the Mi 10T Pro in three colour options – Lunar Silver, Aurora Blue and Cosmic Black, in two variants :

  • 8GB + 128GB : €599 (about US$703 / £547 / A$979 / S$958 / RM2916)
  • 8GB + 256GB : €649 (about US$762 / £593 / A$1060 / S$1038 / RM3160 )

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro : 5G + 108MP Quad Camera Flagship!

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is their new flagship smartphone, offering 5G connectivity, and a 108 MP quad-camera system!

Find out if the Mi 10 Pro is the 5G smartphone you have been waiting for!

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro : 5G + 108MP Camera Flagship!

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is their flagship smartphone for 2020, offering 5G connectivity with a new 108 MP quad-camera system!

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is built around the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with new Kryo 585 high-performance cores, and a new Adreno 650 GPU.

Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.

In the Mi 10 Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.

108 MP Quad Camera with 8K Video Recording

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro comes with a true quad-camera system, which is comprised of :

  • an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
  • a 20 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture,
  • a 12 MP telephoto camera with 2X optical zoom
  • an 8 MP telephoto camera with 10X hybrid zoom, and OIS

We have no idea yet just how useful it is to have two telephoto cameras though.

6.67-inch 3D Curved AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro comes with a really large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 3D curved edges and a 90 Hz refresh rate.

It boasts a peak brightness of 1200 nits, a wide colour gamut of 100% DCI-P3, and support for HDR10+. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Large, Fast-Charging Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro comes with a large 4,500 mAh battery, and supports 50W wired and 30W wireless charging, allowing you to fully recharge it in 45 minutes and 65 minutes respectively.

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro : Specifications

Specifications Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
Display 6.67-inch AMOLED display
– 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate
– 1200 nits max. brightness
– HDR10+, DCI-P3
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System MIUI 11 based on Android 10
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1 x Kryo 585 Gold core (2.84 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.42 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 (600 MHz)
RAM 8 GB LPDDR5
Storage 256 GB UFS 3.0
Front Camera 20 MP sensor with f/2.3 aperture
Rear Cameras Quad Camera System
– 108 MP main camera with f/1.69 aperture, OIS
– 20 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture
– 12 MP telephoto (2X) camera with f/2.0 aperture
– 8 MP telephoto (10X hybrid) camera with f /2.0 aperture and OIS
Connectivity Network : 5G (Sub-6), 4G LTE, 3G
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth : BT5.1
USB : USB Type C 2.0
Infra-Red : IR emitter
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In-Display
NFC Yes
Audio Dual 1216 linear speakers
1.2 cc sound chamber
Hi-Res Audio certified
Battery 4,500 mAh LiPo battery
– 50W wired + 30W wireless charging
– supports reverse wireless charging
Dimensions 74.8 mm wide
162.58 mm tall
8.96 mm thick
Weight 208 g

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro : Price + Availability

The Xiaomi offers the Mi 10 in two matte colour options – Alpine White and Solstice Grey, in one variant :

  • 8GB + 256GB : RM 3,899 / ~US$889 / ~£719 / ~A$1,399 / ~S$1,269

The pre-order kicks off today, 22 April, and ends on 30 April 2020. Every pre-order will entitle you to a free Mi True Wireless Earphones, as well as 24 months warranty and 1-time free screen damage protection.

Delivery and retail sale will begin on 1 May 2020.

 

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Xiaomi Mi 10 : Affordable 5G + 108MP Camera FTW!

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The Xiaomi Mi 10 is here, offering an affordable flagship smartphone with 5G connectivity, and a 108 MP main camera!

Find out if the Mi 10 is the smartphone upgrade you have been waiting for in 2020!

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 : Affordable 5G + 108MP Camera FTW!

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is designed to offer a cheaper flagship alternative to the Mi 10 Pro, with the same 5G chipset and 108 MP main camera.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is built around the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with new Kryo 585 high-performance cores, and a new Adreno 650 GPU.

Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.

In the Mi 10, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.

108 MP Quad Camera with 8K Video Recording

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a quad-camera system, headlined by the 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording.

It is paired with a 13 MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 2 MP depth sensor (which does not take photos, but allows for more accurate software bokeh effects).

6.67-inch 3D Curved AMOLED Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a really large 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 3D curved edges and a 90 Hz refresh rate.

It boasts a peak brightness of 1120 nits, a wide colour gamut of 100% DCI-P3, and support for HDR10+. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Large, Fast-Charging Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with a large 4,780 mAh battery, and supports 30W wired and wireless charging, allowing you to fully recharge it in 56 minutes and 69 minutes respectively.

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 : Specifications

Specifications Xiaomi Mi 10
Display 6.67-inch AMOLED display
– 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate
– 1120 nits max. brightness- HDR10+, DCI-P3
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System MIUI 11 based on Android 10
System Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1 x Kryo 585 Gold core (2.84 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.42 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 (600 MHz)
RAM 8 GB LPDDR5
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.0
Front Camera 20 MP sensor with f/2.3 aperture
Rear Cameras Quad Camera System
– 108 MP main camera with f/1.69 aperture, OIS
– 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture
– 2 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
– 2 MP depth sensor with f /2.4 aperture
Connectivity Network : 5G (Sub-6), 4G LTE, 3G
Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Bluetooth : BT5.1
USB : USB Type C 2.0
Infra-Red : IR emitter
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In-Display
NFC Yes
Audio Dual 1216 linear speakers
1.0 cc sound chamber
Hi-Res Audio certified
Battery 4,780 mAh LiPo battery
– 30W wired + wireless charging
– supports reverse wireless charging
Dimensions 74.8 mm wide
162.58 mm tall
8.96 mm thick
Weight 208 g

 

Xiaomi Mi 10 : Price + Availability

The Xiaomi offers the Mi 10 in two glossy colour options – Twilight Grey and Coral Green, in two variants :

  • 8GB + 128GB : RM 2,799 / ~US$639 / ~£518 / ~A$1,007 / ~S$911
  • 8GB + 256GB : RM 2,999 / ~US$684 / ~£555 / ~A$1,079 / ~S$976

The pre-order kicks off today, 22 April, and ends on 30 April 2020. Every pre-order will entitle you to a free Mi Smart Band 4, as well as 24 months warranty and 1-time free screen damage protection.

Delivery and retail sale will begin on 1 May 2020.

 

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