The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – the Fan Edition – offers the leading features of the Galaxy S20 at a more affordable price point.
Take a look at our hands-on preview, and find out if this is the Galaxy smartphone for you!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It is now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : A Hands-On Experience!
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display.
This display has a lower resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, but a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
In the front, it has a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture.
At the back, it has a single LED flash and a triple camera system, which consists of :
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
8 MP telephone camera, with 3X optical zoom and 30X Space Zoom capability.
The only physical buttons you will find are the Power and Volume control buttons on the right side. The left side is completely clean.
Its hybrid SIM tray is located at the top, together with a second microphone (for noise cancellation).
Its hybrid SIM tray allows you to either use two nano SIM cards, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card (for up to 1 TB of additional storage).
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G does not have a 3.5 mm audio port. All you will find at the bottom is the USB Type C port, flanked by a speaker port and a microphone port.
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Here are the price and deals in Malaysia for the Mi 10T Pro – the new Xiaomi flagship smartphone with cutting-edge features, and an “honest price”.
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro : Now Available In Malaysia!
The Mi 10T Pro continues Xiaomi’s emphasis on ultra-high resolution photography with its 108 MP main camera that boasts OIS and 8K video support.
It is a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 Pro launched earlier today, targeted at a world struggling against COVID-19.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10 Pro, the new Mi 10T Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
The new Mi 10T Pro dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10 Pro, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
108 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Pro comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery – 11% larger than the Mi 10 Pro. However, it only supports 33W wired charging, and drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10 Pro : Specifications In Malaysia
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Pro against the Mi 10 Pro in Malaysia.
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Here are the price and deals in Malaysia for the new Mi 10T – a cheaper variant of the Mi 10T Pro, with a 64 MP camera!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T : Now Available In Malaysia!
The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications In Malaysia
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T against the Mi 10.
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They both come with a new triple camera system in the rear, but with different cameras.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G not only comes with a 108 MP main camera, it has a 5X optical zoom camera.
The Galaxy Note20, on the other hand, has a higher resolution 64 MP telephoto camera, with 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom.
Cameras
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy Note20
Ultra 5G
Main Camera
12 MP camera (f/1.8)
108 MP camera (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera
64 MP camera (f/2.0)
3X hybrid zoom
12 MP camera (f/3.0)
5X optical zoom
Laser AF System
NA
Laser Autofocus
Super Resolution Zoom
Both devices feature zoom cameras, but here is how they differ :
Galaxy Note20 offers 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom, with up to 30X Super Resolution Zoom.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G gives you 5X Optical Zoom, with up to 50X Super Resolution Zoom.
Their advanced zoom capabilities also extend to video recording, albeit up to 20X zoom for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, and 12X zoom for the Galaxy Note20.
The New S Pen
Both devices come with the new S Pen, which supports Air Actions and comes with a new lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hours of standby time.
There is a difference that many people may not realise. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G’s S Pen has an ultra-low latency of just 9 ms, while the S Pen for the Galaxy Note20 has a 26 ms latency.
The almost-instantaneous response time will give you the feel of working with an actual pen or pencil – an experience that artists will greatly appreciate.
Battery Capacities
The Galaxy Note20 has a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G comes with a slightly larger 4,500 mAh battery.
They both support 25 watt fast charging, and come with a 25 watt fast charger in the box.
Colour Options
Samsung is offering both devices in the signature Mystic Bronze colour, as well as two different colour options :
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We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone in both colour options!
Join us for the unboxing and hands-on experience of the latest Samsung foldable smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : A Quick Primer!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Fold – the first Samsung foldable smartphone.
It is about the same size as the Galaxy Fold, but has a larger 7.6-inch Infinity Edge display, now protected by Ultra-Thin Glass; with a new dual-cam hinge mechanism.
In the front, it now sports a much larger 6.2-inch cover display, offering a smartphone experience without unfolding the device.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, it comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage, as well as a slightly larger 4,500 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes in a large black box, roughly twice the size of a regular Samsung smartphone box. Here is the official unboxing video by Samsung :
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Hands-On In Both Colour Options!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has the same design language as the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones, with two colour options.
The signature Mystic Bronze colour has a satin matte finish, which they call a haze finish. The Mystic Black colour, on the other hand, has a highly-reflective mirror finish.
The Cover Screen is now much bigger at 6.2-inch, and encompasses almost the entirety of the front.
The Main Screen is slightly larger in size, but appears significantly larger because the large notch at the upper right corner has been replaced by a tiny punch hole for the front camera.
You can see the crease along the centerline, but it appears to be less noticeable than in the Galaxy Fold.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has two front cameras. The first is the 10 MP Cover Camera, with f/2.2 aperture. This is the “front camera” when the device is folded.
When it’s unfolded, the Display Camera becomes the front camera. It is also a 10 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture.
At the back, it comes with three cameras, supported by an LED flash, but no laser autofocus system like the Note20 Ultra.
Main Camera : 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, f/1.8 aperture
Ultra-Wide Camera : 12 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture
Telephoto Camera : 12 MP sensor, f/2.4 aperture
The Power button (with an integrated fingerprint sensor) and Volume control buttons are located along the right edge.
The SIM tray is located on the left edge, right at the bottom.
The top is clean. You will only find a speaker and a microphone here.
At the bottom, you will only find the USB Type C port, with a second set of microphone and speaker ports.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Where To Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is available globally from September 2020 onwards, at these recommended retail prices :
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The Mi 10T is a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera and an even lower price!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T : Cheaper 64MP Variant Of Mi 10T Pro!
The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T against the Mi 10.
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The Mi 10T Pro is a new Xiaomi flagship smartphone with cutting-edge features, and an “honest price”.
Find out what the Mi 10T Pro offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Mi 10T Pro Smartphone : What You Need To Know!
The Mi 10T Pro continues Xiaomi’s emphasis on ultra-high resolution photography with its 108 MP main camera that boasts OIS and 8K video support.
It is a more affordable variant of the Mi 10 Pro launched earlier today, targeted at a world struggling against COVID-19.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10 Pro, the new Mi 10T Pro is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T Pro, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
The new Mi 10T Pro dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10 Pro, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
108 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T Pro comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
an 108 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T Pro has a 5,000 mAh battery – 11% larger than the Mi 10 Pro. However, it only supports 33W wired charging, and drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T Pro vs Mi 10 Pro : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T Pro against the Mi 10 Pro.
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Ever wonder why Samsung would introduce the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, that is arguably better and cheaper than the original Galaxy S20?
Yoonie Park from Samsung explains why they created the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition!
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Why Samsung Created It
Everyone had their pet theories why Samsung would introduce the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, which is arguably better and cheaper than the original Galaxy S20.
In this video, Yoonie Park from Samsung’s Global Brand Marketing Group tells us the reasons why they created the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition.
Why Did They Create The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition?
Due to the tough economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Samsung team wanted to create a device with the premium features of Galaxy S20 device at a “friendly price”.
How Did They Select What Galaxy S20 Features To Include?
Samsung conducted a survey in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, and South Korea to determine the features users would want in the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition :
an amazing camera
stunning performance
a stunning display
How Did They Select What Colours To Feature?
Samsung conducted a survey in six countries – US, UK, Korea, India, Indonesia and Brazil – to find out what colours fans would prefer, and the top three colours were :
Navy : 43%
Lavender : 41%
Mint : 39%
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Specifications Comparison
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 Fan Edition against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here is the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which offers the leading features of the Galaxy S20 at a more affordable price point, and here are its specifications, price and deals!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications Comparison
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, and here are its price and pre-order deal for Malaysia!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications In Malaysia
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Pre-Order Deal In Malaysia
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here in Malaysia, it is priced at RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122).
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Every pre-order of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, from now until 24 September 2020, will come with these freebies :
one FREE pair of Galaxy Buds Live (worth RM699)
one FREE Montblanc Card Holder (worth RM655)
In addition, every Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with Galaxy Z Concierge, which gives you :
24/7 one-on-one assistance from Samsung experts
One-time Inner Screen Crack Protection against accidental damage within one year of purchase.
Note : The protection does not include the exterior screen.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Specifications In Malaysia
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Samsung Malaysia will be offering free gifts worth up to RM 1,491 with every purchase of a Galaxy Tab S7 or Galaxy Tab S7+ from 28 August until 31 October 2020.
Samsung Keyboard Cover worth RM999
Samsung 128GB microSD card worth RM139
1 Day Pass to Colony Sdn Bhd worth RM60
6-Month subscription to Clip Studio Paint worth RM 221
4-Month subscription to YouTube Premium worth RM72
Note : The 128GB MicroSD card must be redeemed through Samsung Redemption Portal, before or on 15th November 2020, failing which the redemption submission will be disqualified and considered as null and void.
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Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) – a refreshed version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone!
Here is EVERYTHING leaked so far about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Fan Edition
Scheduled for an official launch on 23 September 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) is an upcoming Lite version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone.
It’s not just a cheaper mid-range version though, with some improvements over the Galaxy S20, like a large display with 120 Hz refresh rate and a larger battery.
The term Fan Edition, you may recall, was originally introduced for the revamped Galaxy Note 7.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : What Leaked So Far!
Ahead of its official launch, here is what we know so far about the Galaxy S20 FE :
It was originally called the Galaxy S20 Lite.
It will be available in 4G (SM-G780) and 5G (SM-G781) models
The 5G variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 865, and available in Europe as well as the US, Korea and China.
The 4G variant will be powered by the Exynos 990, and available in all the other countries.
It will come with a larger 6.5-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate, but a lower resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels
It will use Gorilla Glass 3 protection to save on costs
It will come with 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage
The front camera will be upgraded with a 32 MP sensor
The 3X telephoto rear camera will have an 8 MP sensor, instead of 64 MP
It will come with a large 4,500 battery – 500 mAh (12.5%) more than Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will be CHEAPER than the Galaxy S20, with reports saying that it will have a starting price of US$750 (about £579 / A$1,026 / S$1019 / RM3099).
Samsung will offer it in six colour options – Navy Blue, Teal, Lavender, Red, White and Orange – which they revealed in their promotional images above. This confirmed Evan Blass’ leaked photo below.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : 5G vs 4G
Here is a specification comparison of the 5G and 4G variants of the Galaxy S20 FE :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Model
SM-G781
SM-G780
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED display
– 1080 x 2400 pixels
– 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI 2.5
System Platform
Snapdragon 865
Exynos 990
Processor
1 x Kryo 585 Gold 3 x Kryo 585 Gold 4 x Kryo 585 Silver
2 x Exynos M5 2 x Cortex-A76 4 x Cortex-A55
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G77 MP11
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
Main : 12 MP Sony IMX555, f/1.8
Ultra-Wide : 12 MP, f/2.2
3X Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4
Connectivity
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
? mm wide
? mm tall
8.4 mm thick
Weight
190 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 6
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
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We had some time with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, and here is our in-depth review!
Find out why we love Samsung’s latest premium tablet so much that we gave it our Reviewer’s Choice Award!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Ultra-Premium Tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is not really just a larger variant of the Galaxy Tab S7 tablet. It is a larger, ultra-premium model.
While many of their key features are similar, the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus offers a large and better display, with a larger battery, and an ultra-low latency S Pen.
For an easier comparison, here is a table comparing their key specifications :
Take a look at what the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus ships with :
Here is a list of the items you will find inside the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus box :
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 S Pen
Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card
15 Watt Fast Charging adapter
USB Type A to USB Type C cable
SIM tray pin
We believe there are some minor differences between this unit and the actual retail unit, which should have these items too :
AKG USB Type C earphones
Set of four spare earbuds
Samsung Book Cover Keyboard : Unboxing
Here in Malaysia, the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus comes with a free Book Cover Keyboard, which is a separate item that usually retails for RM999, S$238, £189.99.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Key Features
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is designed for those who want the ultra-low latency S Pen, in addition to its bigger and better display.
120 Hz Super AMOLED Display
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus has a 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1752 x 2800 pixels and a pixel density of 266 ppi.
This is a HDR10+ display with an NTSC colour range. It supports a dynamic refresh rate, which automatically adjusts the refresh rate from 11 Hz to 120 Hz.
This helps it deliver silky-smooth graphics when needed, and save power when a higher refresh rate isn’t necessary.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ mobile platform – currently the fastest mobile platform money can buy.
It offers a faster 3.09 GHz prime core as well as a 10% faster Adreno 650 GPU over the “regular” Snapdragon 865, and is approximately 10% faster than Samsung’s flagship Exynos 990.
The base model comes with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage, with the 8 GB + 512 GB option in certain countries. Our mid-range model came with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
On a clean boot, you have 4.2 GB of free memory – 52.5% of total memory capacity. That’s more than enough memory to run multiple apps at the same time.
For perspective, high-end mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 use less than 1.2 GB of RAM.
Fresh out of the box, you have just under 221 GB of free internal storage – more than enough to store some 63,000 photos!
256 GB of internal storage is definitely more than sufficient for most users. But in case you run out of internal storage, you can add a microSD card for additional storage (up to 1 TB).
Front Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus comes with an 8 MP front camera that is capable of recording up to 1080p video at 30 fps.
It’s hidden in the right bezel, to ensure it is at the top when you mount the Tab S7 Plus onto its optional Book Cover Keyboard.
At the back, it has a dual camera system, supported by a single LED flash :
a 13 MP main camera, with f/2.0 aperture, and
a 5 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
It can record videos with up to 4K resolution at 30 fps.
Quad AKG Speakers
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus comes with four AKG speakers – two at the top, and two at the bottom.
These speakers support Dolby Atmos, for a cinematic experience, whether you are gaming or watching movies
Hit The Road, Jack
Like the Galaxy Tab S6, it doesn’t have a 3.5 mm audio jack, which allows it to be less than 6 mm thin.
Samsung does not include a USB-C to 3.5mm adaptor. Instead, their retail box includes a pair of USB Type C earphones (not in our box).
Ultra-Low Latency S Pen
What people may not realise is that only Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus comes with the new ultra-low latency S Pen, with a 9 ms response time.
This is literally the larger version of the ultra-low latency S Pen that ships with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone.
The ultra-low response time gives you the same instantaneous feel of putting pen or pencil to paper, which will be especially important for artists.
Book Cover Keyboard
Samsung is bundling the Book Cover Keyboard at least here in Malaysia, but that doesn’t mean it’s part of the bundle in your country.
But it’s a great big bonus if it’s part of the package. The Book Cover Keyboard turns your Galaxy Tab S7 Plus into a virtual laptop, thanks to its integrated keyboard and touchpad.
On top of that, it comes with a magnetically-locked compartment for the S Pen, ensuring that it is properly secured while charging.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus has a massive 10,090 mAh battery, which promises to deliver up to 14 hours of video playback time.
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 room brightness changed.
We then ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20%, repeating several times.
These are the best results we obtained at the standard 60 Hz refresh rate, and the dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.
Just under 8 hours. Well, that’s far from the rated 14 hours… even with a 60 Hz refresh rate.
It gets worse if you turn on the dynamic refresh rate that automatically adjusts the refresh rate from 11 Hz to 120 Hz – it lasted just over 6 hours!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Recharging Speed
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus supports the phenomenally-fast 45 watt super fast charging. Unfortunately, Samsung only bundles an anaemic 15 watt fast charger in the box…
Take a look at how fast its bundled 15 watt fast charger topped up its massive 10,090 mAh battery…
Not bad. The bundled 15 watt charger took just 2 hours 26 minutes to fully recharge its battery from 20% to 100%.
That gives it a recharging speed of about 55 mAh per minute, which is actually faster than some 25W or 27W fast chargers.
Even so, it cannot make up for the poor battery life, with a poor battery life : recharging ratio of 2.5:1. A general rule of thumb – for one of hour battery life, you just need to charge it for 23 minutes.
Just to give you an idea of how bad that is – the HUAWEI MatePad Pro has a battery life : recharging ratio of 8.5:1, and only needs 7 minutes of charging for each hour of battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Work Performance : PCMark
Work 2.0
Galaxy Tab
S7 / S7+
Galaxy
Note20 Ultra
Xiaomi
Mi 9
MatePad Pro
Black Shark
2 Pro
Mobile Platform
SD 865+
Exynos 990
SD 855
Kirin 990
SD 855+
Performance Score
(Average)
12348
10523
9471
8575
8384
Web Browsing
11864
8865
7792
6723
6768
Video Editing
7664
6232
6038
5656
5948
Writing
12659
11112
10919
10969
9226
Photo Editing
26230
30789
20161
15991
17595
Data Manipulation
9511
6825
7356
6952
6339
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus was, undoubtedly, the king of work applications. It was, on average :
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Our Verdict + Award
It should come to no surprise that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is the most powerful Android tablet money can buy. It has the price tag to back that up.
Powered by the speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, it comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It also has a large 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.
More than enough to handle any content creation work or gaming you throw at it. But the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is more than just a powerful tablet.
It comes with a new ultra-low latency S Pen, with a 9 ms response time – a larger version of the ultra-low latency S Pen that ships with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone.
The ultra-low response time gives you the same instantaneous feel of putting pen or pencil to paper, which will be especially important for artists.
And we should not forget the new Samsung Notes and Samsung Flow capabilities.
Leveraging on Samsung Cloud, Samsung Notes now automatically saves and syncs your notes and drawings, so you can access them on your PC and Samsung smartphones too.
Samsung Flow, on the other hand, lets you directly transfer files between your phone and tablet without the hassle of uploading them to the cloud.
We also like that Samsung is bundling it (at least here in Malaysia) with the Book Cover Keyboard. That makes it extremely versatile, while protecting its stylus in a special compartment.
We cannot emphasise enough just how useful the Book Cover Keyboard is. It not only protects the tablet and S Pen, it gives you a keyboard and touchpad, turning your Tab S7 Plus into a laptop.
It also comes with a nice set of cameras. A decent 8 MP front camera, when most laptops are still stuck with 720p cameras. That said, Samsung limited its video recording to just 1080p, instead of 4K.
And at the back, a combination of a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP ultra-wide camera. Far better than what many tablets offer. Of course, most laptops don’t even have a rear camera!
All this makes the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus an extremely powerful and versatile tablet.
Priced at RM 4,599 (roughly US$1,100 | £836 | A$1520 | S$1508), it’s not cheap. But it is definitely much cheaper than the comparable 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro, especially when you factor the bundled S Pen and Book Cover Keyboard.
It does have some downsides though. A rather poor battery life for one thing. At the standard 60 Hz refresh rate, it lasted just under 8 hours, and you get just over 6 hours if you turn on the Dynamic Refresh Rate.
And while it supports up to 45 watts of super fast charging, Samsung only shipped it with their standard 15 watt charger. Disappointing decision for such an ultra-premium device.
Finally, it is also pretty heavy, especially when used with the Book Cover Keyboard which weighs 502 grams. The tablet itself weighs 575 grams, so the total package comes up to about 1.1 kg.
Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus is a killer tablet that’s well-positioned as a more affordable alternative to the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro.
We like it so much, we believe it deserves our Reviewer’s Choice Award. Nice job, Samsung!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus : Where To Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus comes in three colour options – Mystic Black, Mystic Silver or Mystic Bronze, with these prices :
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Samsung just unveiled their next-generation foldable smartphone – the Galaxy Z Fold 2, with larger cover and main displays!
Here is everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : A Quick Primer!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Fold – the first Samsung foldable smartphone.
It naturally comes with a bevy of improvements, which should hopefully correct many of the criticisms of their first effort.
Larger Cover + Main Screens
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is about the same size as the Galaxy Fold, but comes with a slightly larger 7.6-inch Main Screen and much larger 6.2-inch Cover Screen.
The Main Screen looks much larger, because of the narrow bezels and the removal of the large notch. On top of that, it now adaptively changes its refresh rate from 11 Hz to 120 Hz.
Samsung Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) now protects the Main Screen, making it more durable and giving it a more refined feel (so they say!).
Hideaway Hinge + Sweeper Technology
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 utilises the Hideaway Hinge with a dual-cam design, first introduced in the Galaxy Z Flip. This enables its free standing capabilities, including its new Flex mode.
The Hideaway Hinge also features sweeper technology from the Galaxy Z Flip – protecting the hinge by repelling dust and dirt. It uses a third-generation design to deliver the same protection in a smaller space.
Finally, Samsung is letting you customise your Galaxy Z Fold 2 with four Hideaway Hinge colours – Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.
Flagship Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes with a bevy of cameras :
Cover Camera : 10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Front Camera : 10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Camera (Main) : 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.8 aperture
Rear Camera (Ultra-Wide) : 12 MP, f/2.2
Rear Camera (Telephoto) : 12 MP, f/2.4
The main camera features a Bright Night sensor, which is 1.65X larger than that used in the Galaxy Z Flip, which allows for better low-light performance.
It also comes with the same flagship camera features introduced in the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones – Pro Video, Single Take, Bright Night and Night Mode.
Multitasking Galore
The large Main Screen allows for significant multitasking capabilities :
Multi-Active Window lets you open multiple files from the same app and view them side-by-side
Multi-Window Tray lets you open multiple apps at the same time, with drag and drop capabilities.
Split Screen Capture lets you capture the screen of one app, and transfer it into a different app.
Galaxy Z Premier Service
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 users will have access to Galaxy Z Premier Service, with on-demand concierge support from a dedicated team of product experts.
You can make appointments, to connect one-on-one with Samsung experts. On top of that, you will have one-time device protection against accidental display damage for one year.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Colour Options
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 will be available in two colour options – Mystic Black (left) and Mystic Bronze (right).
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Just how fast is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus compared to the Samsung Exynos 990?
Let’s find out in our very own performance comparison!
Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : What’s The Deal?
When Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones, they were criticised for using the Exynos 990 in the global edition, instead of the Snapdragon 865 Plus.
Samsung only chose to use the Snapdragon 865 Plus for Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones sold in South Korea, China, Japan and the United States.
But just how much faster is the Snapdragon 865 Plus, compared to the Exynos 990? Let’s find out…
Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : A Quick Primer
The Samsung Exynos 990 isn’t a particularly old platform, powering the Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones. But it lagged behind the Snapdragon 865, which received a performance boost in the 865+ variant.
They are both 7 nm mobile SoCs that support LPDDR5 memory, and UFS 3.0 storage, but lack an integrated 5G modem.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus is essentially an overclocked variant, with its single Prime core clocked at 3.1 GHz (instead of 2.84 GHz), and a 10% faster Adreno 650 GPU.
It has three sustained performance Kryo 585 Gold (A77) cores at 2.4 GHz, and four low-power Kryo 585 Silver (A55) cores at 1.8 GHz.
The Samsung Exynos 990 has two high-speed Mongoose 5 cores, clocked at a more sedate 2.7 GHz, two sustained performance A76 cores at 2.5 GHz, and four low-power A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Snapdragon 865 Plus
Exynos 990
Process
7 nm N7P
7 nm EUV
CPU Cores
1 x Kryo 585 Gold (3.1 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver (1.8 GHz)
2 x Exynos M5 (2.7 GHz)
2 x Cortex-A76 (2.5 GHz)
4 x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)
For those who are too lazy to drill down into the results, here’s a quick and dirty summary.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus is definitely the superior platform. In most benchmarks, it was significantly faster than the Samsung Exynos 990.
PCMark : +19.4% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL) : +4.8% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) : +12.8% faster
Sling Shot : +8.2% faster
Geekbench (Single Core) : +2.2% faster
AnTuTu : +10.5% faster
The Samsung Exynos 990 was only slightly faster in a single benchmark :
Geekbench (Multi Core) : +0.5% faster
That said, these are benchmark results. You are unlikely to actually notice the performance difference in real world usage, even in high-end games.
Samsung appears to acknowledge this performance difference, and compensate for it by giving Exynos models double the storage – 256 GB instead of 128 GB.
So if you have the option to choose between the Snapdragon and Exynos versions of the Galaxy Note 20 or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, it’s really a choice between the faster Snapdragon 865+ platform, or the slower Exynos 990 with double the storage.
Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : PCMark
The Snapdragon 865+ was faster than the Exynos 990 in these tests :
Data Manipulation : +42%
Web Browsing 2.0 : +37.4%
Overall Work 2.0 : +19.4%
Writing 2.0 : +13.6%
The Exynos 990 was faster than the Snapdragon 865+ in one test :
Photo Editing 2.0 : +12%
Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : 3DMark
The Snapdragon 865+ was faster than the Exynos 990 in all three benchmarks :
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL) : +4.8%
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) : +12.8%
Sling Shot : +8.2%
The Snapdragon 865+ was faster than the Exynos 990 in all six tests :
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Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : Geekbench
The Snapdragon 865+ was faster than the Exynos 990 in half of the tests :
Multi Core Crypto : +31.4%
Single Core Crypto : +11.5%
Single Core Integer : +3.8%
Single Core Overall : +2.2%
The Exynos 990 was faster than the Snapdragon 865+ in these other half of the tests :
Multi Core Floating Point : +5.2%
Single Core Floating Point : +3.2%
Multi Core Integer : +1.9%
Multi Core Overall : +0.5%
Snapdragon 865 Plus vs Exynos 990 : AnTuTu
The Snapdragon 865+ was faster than the Exynos 990 in all four tests, and the overall score :
UX : +22.4%
Overall : +10.5%
MEM : +10.0%
CPU : +9.9%
GPU : +7.3%
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Smartphones : Where To Buy?
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Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 5X Hybrid Optic Zoom with 50X Super Resolution Zoom
Galaxy Note20 : 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom with 30X Super Resolution Zoom
Mobile Gaming
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 devices will come with a free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription in select countries, giving you access to 100+ specially selected games.
On top of that, Samsung is giving it serious gaming chops, with an AI Game Booster feature, a high-resolution display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch rate.
In addition, they also reduced the Bluetooth audio response time, to reduce audio lag.
Improved S Pen
They will both come with a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time. However, the S Pen for the Galaxy Note 20 has a 25 ms response time, while the S Pen for the Note 20 Ultra has a 9 ms response time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
Move Backwards
Home
Recent App
Smart Select
Screen Capture
Battery Capacities
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will come with a slightly larger battery than the “regular” Note 20 :
Galaxy Note20 Ultra : 4,500 mAh
Galaxy Note20 : 4,300 mAh
They will both support wireless charging with reverse charging capability, of course.
New Colours
Samsung will offer three colour options per model :
Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Rumours have it that Samsung will also introduce Mint and Purple colour options, even a BTS Limited Edition… eventually.
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
Both devices will support Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows the Galaxy Note20 devices to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Galaxy Note20 devices support Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
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We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra smartphone.
Join us for our hands-on experience, and find out what the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra offers!
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra : Hands-On Preview!
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is the larger version of the Galaxy Note 20, designed for “enthusiasts who want the most powerful Galaxy device” they can buy.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X curved display, with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and a pixel density of 496 ppi.
This display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, with 240 Hz touch rate, and support for HDR10+ colour.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 990 globally, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States.
To ensure optimal performance in any condition, it is kept cool by the world’s slimmest vapour chamber.
It comes with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory, which is not only 50% faster but also uses 20% less power.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra comes with a triple camera system that consists of :
a 108 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 12 MP telephoto camera, with f/3.0 aperture
The 12MP telephoto camera supports 5X Hybrid Optic Zoom, and up to 50X Super Resolution Zoom. And they are supported by an Advanced Hybrid Laser Autofocus System.
It also supports up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz, and a new Pro Video Mode, which introduces :
adjustable zoom speed, for smoother and more dramatic zoom action
adjustable audio source, letting you focus audio recording in a specific direction
– default, front, rear, USB and Bluetooth (with Galaxy Buds Live)
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows it to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
Improved S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an improved S Pen with much lower latency (9 ms), and a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
Move Backwards
Home
Recent App
Smart Select
Screen Capture
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 4,500 mAh battery, which is just a little larger than the Galaxy Note 10+‘s 4,300 mAh battery.
It supports super fast charging, which lets it to recharge 50% of its battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a triple camera system that consists of :
a 12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with f/2.0 aperture
The 64MP telephoto camera supports 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom, and up to 30X Super Resolution Zoom.
It also supports up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz, and a new Pro Video Mode, which introduces :
adjustable zoom speed, for smoother and more dramatic zoom action
adjustable audio source, letting you focus audio recording in a specific direction
– default, front, rear, USB and Bluetooth (with Galaxy Buds Live)
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows it to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 supports Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
Improved S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with an improved S Pen with much lower latency (9 ms), and a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
Move Backwards
Home
Recent App
Smart Select
Screen Capture
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a 4,300 mAh battery, which is the same as the Galaxy Note 10+, and much bigger than the Galaxy Note 10‘s 3,500 mAh battery.
It also supports super fast charging, allowing it to recharge 50% of its battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 : Specifications
Specifications
Galaxy Note20 (US)
Galaxy Note20 (Global)
Display
6.7-inch Infinity-O Display
Super AMOLED+ Panel
Display Features
HDR10+, 60 Hz refresh rate
Display Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 393 ppi
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68
Operating System
One UI 2.0 (Android Q)
Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
Samsung Exynos 990
Processor
1 x Kryo 585 Prime core (3.0 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
2 x Mongoose 5 cores (2.7 GHz)
2 x Cortex-A76 cores (2.5 GHz)
4 x Cortex-A55 cores (2.0 GHz)
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 650 (660 MHz)
ARM Mali-G77 MP11
Memory
8 GB LPDDR5
Internal Storage
256 GB
External Storage
Hybrid MicroSD Slot (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera
10 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Cameras
12 MP main camera (f/1.8)
12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2)
64 MP 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom camera (f/2.0)
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.1
WiFi-AX
USB 2.0 Type C
S Pen
Yes, 9 ms response time, 4096 levels
Lithium Titanate battery (24 hours standby)
Fingerprint Sensor
3D Sonic Max
Battery
4,300 mAh
Dimensions
75.2 mm wide
161.6 mm tall
8.3 mm thick
Weight
192 g
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 : Price List + Pre-Order Deals
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available in three colour options – Mystic Bronze, Mystic Gray and Mystic Green.
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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.
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
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.
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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.
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
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.
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Right after Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Ultra, we had the exclusive opportunity to get some hands-on time with both Cosmic Gray and Cosmic Black models!
Let’s get up close and personal with the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra in our hands-on video showcase! Find out if this is the smartphone you have been waiting for!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Hands-On Experience : Cosmic Black vs Cosmic Gray
In this exclusive video, we present to you our hands-on experience of the Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone in both colour options – Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray!
Samsung removed the dedicated Bixby button, so the only buttons you will find are the Volume control and Power buttons along the right edge.
The hybrid SIM tray is located at the top, with a second microphone that is used for noise cancellation.
Like the Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy S20 Ultra no longer has the 3.5 mm audio jack. So you will only find the USB Type C connector at the bottom, flanked by the speaker and main microphone ports.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra does not come with an internal DAC, so you will need to use the provided USB Type C earphones, or purchase a USB-C audio adaptor with a built-in DAC.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in the United States, and Samsung Exynos 990 in the rest of the world.
To ensure it will last a long time, Samsung gave it a very large 5,000 mAh battery. The corresponding Galaxy S10 Plus from last year only has a 4,100 mAh battery in comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : RAM + Storage
The top-of-the-line model pairs 16 GB LPDDR5 memory with 512 GB fast UFS 3.0 storage. The other two models come with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory, and either 128 GB or 256 GB storage.
If that’s not enough, the Galaxy S20 Ultra has a hybrid SIM tray, which allows you to use either two nano SIM cards simultaneously, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card for additional storage.
It also supports eSIM, which allows you to activate and swap mobile plans without using a physical SIM card; as well as the possibility of using two mobile plans with a microSD card!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Cameras
It comes with a 40 MP front camera, and a quad-camera system at the back, with :
a 108 MP main camera,
a 48 MP telephoto camera with 10X hybrid optical zoom,
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and
a DepthVision camera (for depth sensing)
In addition, it is the first Samsung smartphone to be able to record 8K videos!
We can also see a third microphone in the camera bump, which is used to support Audio Zoom – letting you zoom into the action and focus on sound from the subject, while reducing ambient noise.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Specifications
In this table, we compare the key specifications of the three models :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 Ultra
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G988
SM-G986
SM-G981
Display Size
6.9-inch
6.7-inch
6.2-inch
Display Panel
Dynamic AMOLED (HDR10+ certified)
Display Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density
511 ppi
525 ppi
563 ppi
Display Refresh
60 Hz / 120 Hz
Operating System
Android 10 with One UI 2.0
Protection
IP68 + Gorilla Glass 6
System Platform
Samsung Exynos 990 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM
16 GB LPDDR5 (512 GB)
12 GB (128 / 256 GB)
12 GB LPDDR5 (5G)
8 GB LPDDR5 (4G)
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB
External Storage
microSD (up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
40 MP camera
10 MP camera
Rear Cameras
108 MP main camera
48 MP telephoto camera (10X zoom)
12 MP ultra-wide camera
DepthVision camera
12 MP main camera
64 MP telephoto camera (3X zoom)
12 MP ultra-wide camera
DepthVision camera
12 MP main camera
64 MP telephoto camera (3X zoom)
12 MP ultra-wide camera
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth : BT5.0
USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes, In-Display Ultrasonic Sensor
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
5,000 mAh battery
45W fast charging
4,500 mAh battery
25W fast charging
4,000 mAh battery
25W fast charging
Dimensions
76.0 mm wide
166.9 mm tall
8.8 mm thick
73.7 mm wide
161.9 mm tall
7.8 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall
7.9 mm thick
Weight
220 g (4G)
222 g (5G)
188 g (4G)
188 g (5G)
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Price + Availability
Samsung is only offering two colour options – Cosmic Black, and Cosmic Gray – as shown in our video above.
Here are its recommended retail prices :
Malaysia : RM 4,999 (128 GB)
United States : $1,399.99 (128 GB) | $1,599.99 (512 GB)
United Kingdom : £1,199 (128 GB) | £1,399 (512 GB)
Australia : A$1,999 (128 GB)
The pre-order will kick off from 12 February until 26 February 2020, with delivery starting on 4 March 2020.
Here are the online pre-order options in Malaysia :
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Right after Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Plus, we had the exclusive opportunity to get some hands-on time with all three colour options!
Let’s get up close and personal with the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus in our hands-on video showcase! Find out if this is the smartphone you have been waiting for!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Hands-On Experience : All 3 Colours!
In this exclusive video, we present to you our hands-on experience of the Galaxy S20 Plus smartphone in all three available colour options – Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, and Cloud Blue!
Samsung removed the dedicated Bixby button, so the only buttons you will find are the Volume control and Power buttons along the right edge.
The hybrid SIM tray is located at the top, with a second microphone that is used for noise cancellation.
Like the Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy S20 Plus no longer has the 3.5 mm audio jack. So you will only find the USB Type C connector at the bottom, flanked by the speaker and main microphone ports.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus does not come with an internal DAC, so you will need to use the provided USB Type C earphones, or purchase a USB-C audio adaptor with a built-in DAC.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus : Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in the United States, and Samsung Exynos 990 in the rest of the world.
To ensure it will last a long time, Samsung gave it a larger 4,500 mAh battery. The corresponding Galaxy S10 from last year only has a 3,400 mAh battery in comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus : RAM + Storage
The 4G model comes with 8 GB of the latest LPDDR5 memory, while the 5G model comes with 12 GB! They both come with UFS 3.0 internal storage options of 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB.
If that’s not enough, the Galaxy S20 Plus has a hybrid SIM tray, which allows you to use either two nano SIM cards simultaneously, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card for additional storage.
It also supports eSIM, which allows you to activate and swap mobile plans without using a physical SIM card; as well as the possibility of using two mobile plans with a microSD card!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus : Cameras
It comes with a 10 MP front camera, and a quad-camera system at the back, with :
a 12 MP main camera,
a 64 MP telephoto camera with 3X hybrid optical zoom,
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and
a DepthVision camera (for depth sensing)
In addition, it is the first Samsung smartphone to be able to record 8K videos!
We can also see a third microphone in the camera bump, which is used to support Audio Zoom – letting you zoom into the action and focus on sound from the subject, while reducing ambient noise.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus : Specifications
In this table, we compare the key specifications of the three models :
