The display refresh rate is the frequency at which the display refreshes the image on screen every second. Hence, it is measured and described in Hz.
The usual refresh rate of 60 Hz means the image on the display gets refreshed 60 times a second.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with a Super AMOLED display that can refresh at up to 120 Hz – 120 times per second.
The higher refresh rate offers smoother visuals, and less motion blur. This gives you a better visual experience, whether you are gaming or browsing the web.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE only comes with a 12 MP main camera, but you will be really surprised at how good its camera really is!
Learn a little more about its 12 MP main camera, and take a look at a few photo samples we managed to take!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Sony IMX555 Main Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with the same 12 MP main camera as the Galaxy S20, featuring the Sony IMX555 sensor, and a wide f/1.8 aperture.
In this article, we are going to 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 S20 FE supports the new HEIC file format, so each 12 MP picture is only about 2-3 MB in size. That’s about half the size of the usual JPEG file format.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : How Good Is Its Camera?
Even though we are under a CMCO lockdown, we had the opportunity to test the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE’s main camera out.
Here are eight high-resolution Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 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 original 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 you need to take care 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 S20 FE “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 S20 FE!
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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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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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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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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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White : Specifications
In this table, we compare the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White against the S20 Plus and the regular S20.
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 Cloud White : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White (128GB) is available with immediate effect at the recommended retail price of RM 4,999 / ~US$1,172 / ~£927 / ~A$1,679 / ~S$1,632
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Samsung just released the Galaxy S20 Plus smartphone in Aura Red, and it’s flaming hot! Check it out!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Aura Red : Flaming Hot!
Samsung released the Galaxy S20 Plus in just three colour options – Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray, and Cloud Blue.
And now, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is available in the flaming hot colour – Aura Red!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Aura Red : Specifications
In this table, we compare the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Aura Red against the S20 Ultra and the regular S20.
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 Plus Aura Red : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Aura Red (4G, 128GB) is available with immediate effect at the recommended retail price of RM 3,999 / ~US$939 / ~£745 / ~A$1,359 / ~S$1,313
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Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones are amongst the most secure devices in the world, thanks to their built-in Secure Processor. Find out how the Galaxy S20 Secure Processor protects your data!
At the heart of the Samsung Knox security system is the Secure Processor, a physical chip that provides an isolated and secure space to store confidential data.
Galaxy S20 Secure Processor : How It Protects Your Data!
This short video gives you a quick overview of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Secure Processor’s key features :
Enhanced Hardware Security
Hackers can manipulate components (physical attacks), provoke hardware errors (fault attacks), or analyze heat and electromagnetic emissions (side-channel attacks) to breach smartphone security.
These hardware attacks can only happen if the hacker gets hold of the device physically. But with Galaxy S20 smartphones, their Secure Processor provides a physical shield against such attacks.
The Galaxy S20 Secure Processor continuously scrambles and encrypts the confidential data it stores. It also detects invalid voltage or temperature changes, and is equipped with security algorithms to thwart side-channel attacks.
Extra Level Of Protection
Security at the user level is also critical. To that end, the Galaxy S20 Secure Processor ensures that your lock screen PIN, pattern and password are not susceptible to guesses.
It accomplishes this by making it almost impossible for attackers to reset the error counter, which monitors the number of failed unlock attempts.
Support For Private Keys
The Galaxy S20 Secure Processor can also process blockchain private keys, which are similar to banking passwords for crypto-currency wallets.
It even supports Strongbox Keymaster, which allows it to provide hardware protection for private keys or sensitive data on third-party apps.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphones : Where To Buy?
Here are the online purchase options for the Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones :
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electronic image stabilisation (EIS) will be disabled
The time limit is both necessary because of the 4GB file size limit, as well as to avoid damage to the sensor – it gets really hot when you record 8K videos.
And while EIS cannot be enabled – the amount of processing power required is just too much – you can still rely on the optical image stabilisation (OIS) provided by the lens.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Video Samples : 8K vs 4K vs 1080p
We prepared six Galaxy S20 Ultra video samples to showcase the differences in video recording quality. Check them out :
Video Sample #1 : Blues Band (1080p)
The image quality at 1080p is exceptional, with good control of the exposure. Image stabilisation by the main camera was good, but there was some shakiness when we switched to the telephoto camera.
Its audio quality and noise cancellation were also very good. Even though it was breezy that day, you can’t hear any wind noise.
Video Sample #2 : Blues Band (4K)
This is our favourite video recording resolution. Good image quality at a high resolution, with good exposure.
Video Sample #3 : Blues Band (8K)
The detail at 8K was exceptional, and the image stabilisation (only optical) was better than we expected. But we noticed some autofocus issues – you can see some seeking even though no one is moving.
Video Sample #4 : Street Market (1080p)
In this test of its image stabilisation capabilities, you can see that at 1080p, the S20 Ultra does a very good job of cancelling out hand shake while walking.
Video Sample #5 : Street Market (4K)
Image stabilisation at 4K was very good too. Very smooth video even while walking.
Video Sample #6 : Street Market (8K)
At 8K, there is some noticeable jerkiness, but thanks to OIS, it actually turned out better than we expected.
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Samsung just showcased the mothers of their employees, and is offering YOU the chance to feature your mom too! Find out how to get your Mom featured with Samsung Galaxy!
How To Get Your Mom Featured With Samsung Galaxy!
Thanks to Samsung’s partnership with Google Duo, video calling Mom and loved ones is as easy as sending a text.
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, Samsung employees from all around the world connected with their moms via video call.
From reliving special memories to expressing future hopes, the calls brought the families closer together, even when they are apart.
You can also get your mom featured with Samsung Galaxy! All you have to do is :
Follow Samsung Mobile on Instagram
Take a photo or video of your Mom with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Post it on Instagram using the #withGalaxy hashtag
That’s it! With a little luck, the photo or video of your Mom that you took with your Samsung Galaxy smartphone will get featured by Samsung!
Tips On Getting Your Mom Featured With Samsung Galaxy!
When it comes to capturing your memories with Mom, use the Samsung Galaxy S20’s pro-grade camera to get the perfect shot.
Enjoy a cutting-edge camera sensor that lets in more light and detail than ever before, so photos of mom are always crystal clear.
And with Single Take mode, you can stay in the moment while Mom opens up her presents— the S20’s lenses grab a variety of images and videos, at once, so you can pick your favourites once the festivities are over.
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Samsung Malaysia just announced their Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest, with prizes worth RM 424,000!
Here are the full details of the Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest!
Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest : What Is It?
The Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest offers prizes worth RM 424,000 for those who purchase a qualifying Samsung Galaxy device from 1 May until 7 June 2020!
Samsung Jimat, Snap & Menang Contest : The Prizes!
Samsung Malaysia is giving away RM 424,000 worth of prizes :
10 x Samsung 65-inch Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020) + RM500 Boost credit
In addition to the contest, Samsung Malaysia is offering these additional promotions for these devices.
You can also get an extra RM300 discount with the promo code HOME300, if you bundle these smartphones with any wearable device, with a minimum spend of RM 3,000 in a single transaction.
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This Mother’s Day, Samsung is encouraging their Galaxy fans to literally put Mom in the picture #withGalaxy!
In a not very subtle dig at other brands, they pointed out that they recorded the video to explicitly show that the pictures were truly taken with their brand new Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone!
Samsung : Put Mom In The Picture #withGalaxy!
Moms work hard to make life’s special moments even more memorable. From first steps to birthday parties to cherished holiday celebrations, Moms are always there—capturing our greatest memories and documenting them for the future. But with so much time spent behind the camera, it’s time to celebrate Mom and put her in the picture.
That’s why this Mother’s Day, Samsung is encouraging Galaxy fans to celebrate moms around the world with our campaign: Put Mom in the Picture #withGalaxy. To launch the campaign, we pulled together a video of Moms behind the scenes and in front of the camera to show that there’s no question: life’s always better when Mom’s in the shot.
And at a time when it’s more important than ever to stay connected with Mom, we know families are relying on their technology to make sure this Mother’s Day is extra-special.
With so many ways to communicate, the Galaxy S20 series makes it easier than ever to celebrate — whether you’re video chatting one-on-one or filling up the screen with 12 participants. Thanks to Samsung’s partnership with Google Duo, video calling Mom and loved ones is as easy as sending a text.
And when it comes to capturing your memories with Mom, use the Samsung Galaxy S20’s pro-grade camera to get the perfect shot. Enjoy a cutting-edge camera sensor that lets in more light and detail than ever before, so photos of mom are always crystal clear.
And with Single Take mode, you can stay in the moment while Mom opens up her presents— the S20’s lenses grab a variety of images and videos, at once, so you can pick your favorites once the festivities are over.
This Mother’s Day, celebrate mom by putting her in the picture and spread the love using #WithGalaxy. Whether you’re together or apart, feel closer than ever, with a little help from Samsung.
Happy Mother’s Day from our Samsung family to yours.
Samsung : Buy Mom A New Galaxy S20 Smartphone!
Here are the online purchase options for the Samsung Galaxy S20 family :
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Hands-On Experience
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 : 120 Hz Display
One of the new features introduced in the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a 120 Hz refresh rate for its Super AMOLED display.
Doubling the refresh rate to 120 Hz allows for smoother scrolling and a more realistic gaming experience.
However, running the display at 120 Hz will reduce the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s battery life.
The display not only refreshes twice as often, the GPU has to work twice as hard.
This is why Samsung sets the display to 60Hz by default.
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.
On top of that, the S20 Ultra supports 45 watt fast charging, although it only comes with a 25 watt fast charger out to the box.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Battery Life!
We ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, with the display set to 60Hz and 120Hz. Here were the best results we obtained :
So there you have it – increasing the display refresh rate on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra from 60Hz to 120Hz will reduce its battery life by about 21% or roughly 2.5 hours.
Now we can see why Samsung set the display to 60Hz by default. If battery life is important, keep it at the default refresh rate of 60Hz.
But if you prefer to enjoy the 120Hz display, go on right ahead. Thanks to its large 5,000 mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will last you quite a few hours!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Recharging Speed
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra supports 45 watt fast charging, but only comes with a 25 watt fast charger. Let’s find out just how fast it recharges its 5,000 mAh battery.
Impressive! Even with the same 25 watt fast charger that shipped with the Galaxy Note10+, the Galaxy S20 Ultra recharged its battery 27.5% faster!
It has an excellent battery life : recharging ratio of 12:1. A general rule of thumb – for one of hour battery life, you just need to charge it for 5 minutes.
The fastest recharging happened up to the 85% level. This took just 37 minutes. Then the recharging speed slowed down, and it took a further 20.5 minutes to top up the last 15%.
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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.
Here is a comparison of the key specifications of the Exynos 990 vs Snapdragon 865 :
Exynos 990
Snapdragon 865
Process
7 nm EUV
7 nm N7P
CPU Cores
2 x Exynos M5 (2.7 GHz)
2 x Cortex-A76 (2.5 GHz)
4 x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)
1 x Kryo 585 (2.8 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 485 (1.8 GHz)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11
Adreno 650
Memory Support
LPDDR5
LPDDR5
Storage Support
UFS 3.0 / 2.1
UFS 3.0
5G Modem
Exynos 5123 (Separate)
– 7.35 Gbps
Snapdragon X55 (Separate)
– 7.5 Gbps
Samsung Exynos 990 Work Performance : PCMark
We tested its performance using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
What a nice surprise! Samsung Exynos has historically been rather poor at work performance.
The last-generation Exynos 9825 and Exynos 9820, for example, were significantly slower than their Qualcomm counterparts – the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855+.
But the Exynos 990 is 36% faster than the Exynos 9820 (its predecessor), and 13% faster than the Snapdragon 855.
Samsung Exynos 990 Gaming Performance : 3DMark
We tested its gaming performance using 3DMark, with these results.
Not bad at all! Samsung caught up with Qualcomm in gaming performance as well.
The new Exynos 990 was 7.5% faster than the Snapdragon 855+, that powered high-end gaming smartphones like the Black Shark 2 Pro, in Sling Shot Extreme, matching it in the easier Sling Shot benchmark.
Notably, the Exynos 990 was 50% faster than its predecessor, the Exynos 9820 that powered the Galaxy S10+.
Samsung Exynos 990 Gaming Performance : AnTuTu
We then tested the Exynos 990 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
Will you look at that? The Samsung Exynos 990 was 19% faster than the Snapdragon 855+, and 57% faster than its predecessor, the Exynos 9820!
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!
Our review sample was the base model, which means it comes with just 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 128 GB of internal storage.
Of that, 7.5 GB of memory and 104 GB of storage is free and available to use, out-of-the-box.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Camera Features
In the front, it has a single 40 MP camera with a wide f/2.2 aperture.
At the back, it has a quad-camera system, which consists of :
a 108 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF and OIS,
a 48 MP telephoto camera (10X hybrid optical zoom) with f/3.5 aperture and OIS,
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture,
a VGA DepthVision camera with f/1.0 aperture (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.
10X Hybrid Optic Zoom
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra uses a folded lens design, to deliver a 10X Hybrid Optic Zoom range in a slim design.
The lens lays flat, and is positioned at the bottom of the camera. Light from the aperture is redirected by a prism into the lens, refracting at a 90-degree angle to increase the focal length.
Space Zoom Technology
Space Zoom combines their Hybrid Optic Zoom, with AI multi-frame processing enhancements to give you incredible zoom ranges.
Hybrid Optic Zoom : longer zoom range by cropping their new super resolution sensor, and pairing it with new zoom lens
AI Multi-Frame Processing : better image quality of digitally-zoomed images through AI algorithms
Bright Night Mode
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra also offers a Bright Night Mode to greatly improve its low-light photography capability.
Without Bright Night mode enabled, you cannot make out the Minion prisoner’s hands and feet, or the details of Darth Minion’s armour.
But when we took the same scene with Bright Night mode turned on, the brightness and clarity of the scene is greatly boosted!
You can now see the Minion prisoner’s hand and feet, and the intricate details of Darth Minion’s armour, even though both are in the shadows!
In fact, even though we intentionally framed the scene with the light at the back, you can clearly see the details of all three Minions and the teddy bear.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Camera Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra uses the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor, which is notable for its large 1/33-inch sensor size and ultra-high resolution of 108 MP.
But it defaults to 12 MP – combining nine pixels into one for better image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
At the default 12 MP resolution using the new HEIC file format, each 4000 x 3000 pixel picture has a file size of only about 1-3 MB.
Even using the HEIC file format, the full 108 MP resolution of 2000 x 9000 pixels has a much larger file size of 10-20 MB!
Here are 8 high-resolution unedited samples for you to check out. Click on them to load the full-sized photos, which you can also download to examine.
The pictures look really good at the default 12 MP, with great detail even if you blow them up 100%. You really don’t need to go full 108 MP.
However, please note that the main camera has a very narrow depth-of-field. While this makes for great background bokeh (the flower picture above), it can be very difficult to focus on the subject.
Take a closer look at the broccoli picture, for example. Look at how only a narrow section of florets are in focus, with the rest quickly going out-of-focus.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Video Samples
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is capable of recording 8K video from its 108 MP main camera, albeit only for 5 minutes, and without electronic image stabilisation, only optical image stabilisation provided by the lens.
It retains the ability to switch between cameras, and the Camera app has been modified to allow you to zoom all the way to 100X. However, the preset steps are much wider now.
Take a look at these 1080p, 4K and 8K video samples we took :
Video Sample #1 : Blues Band (1080p)
The image quality at 1080p is exceptional, with good control of the exposure. Image stabilisation by the main camera was good, but there was some shakiness when we switched to the telephoto camera.
Its audio quality and noise cancellation were also very good. Even though it was breezy that day, you can’t hear any wind noise.
Video Sample #2 : Blues Band (4K)
This is our favourite video recording resolution. Good image quality at a high resolution, with good exposure.
Video Sample #3 : Blues Band (8K)
The detail at 8K was exceptional, and the image stabilisation (only optical) was better than we expected. But we noticed some autofocus issues – you can see some seeking even though no one is moving.
Video Sample #4 : Street Market (1080p)
In this test of its image stabilisation capabilities, you can see that at 1080p, the S20 Ultra does a very good job of cancelling out hand shake while walking.
Video Sample #5 : Street Market (4K)
Image stabilisation at 4K was very good too. Very smooth video even while walking.
Video Sample #6 : Street Market (8K)
At 8K, there is some noticeable jerkiness, but thanks to OIS, it actually turned out better than we expected.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : Our Verdict + Award
As the biggest and baddest smartphone in the S20 family, the Galaxy S20 Ultra boasts everything Samsung could fit inside.
Large 6.9-inch high-resolution display – check!
120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED panel – check!
Powerful new Samsung Exynos 990 platform – check!
Lots of free memory – check!
5G connectivity – check!
40 MP front camera – check!
108 MP main camera – check!
10X Hybrid Optic Zoom – check!
100X Space Zoom – check!
8K video recording – check!
AKG-tuned stereo speakers – check!
Large 5000 mAh battery – check!
Very fast battery charging – check!
If you want the very best Android smartphone money can buy, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra would be right at the top of a very, very short list.
The only complaints we have are pretty short :
it should have come with at least 256 GB of storage
it has a rather short battery life, especially with the display at 120 Hz
it is on the bulkier and heavier side
it is not cheap!
On the last point, it should be pointed out that if you pay peanuts for your smartphone, you often get one designed for monkeys. It should come to no surprise that we find ourselves wishing we earned enough to afford one.
For those with deep pockets, this is really one of the best, if not the best, Android smartphones you can buy in 2020. That’s why we have no qualms but to give it our Editor’s Choice Award. Congratulations, Samsung!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphones : Where To Buy?
Here are the online purchase options for the Samsung Galaxy S20 family :
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If you own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, its Link To Windows feature is a really great way to get more work done at home during the COVID-19 crisis!
In this guide, we will show you how to set-up Link To Windows, and use it to make your work-from-home life a LOT easier! 😀
Samsung Link To Windows : What Is It?
Link To Windows is a Microsoft feature that allows Samsung Galaxy smartphones to be directly linked to a Windows 10 computer – whether it’s a desktop or laptop.
Once you link your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you can directly access its data on your Windows 10 computer :
access up to 2,000 of the most recent photos,
view notifications,
send and receive text messages,
make calls from your computer,
copy and paste text and images, and
control your phone using your mouse!
Link To Windows is one of the features Samsung is promoting as part of their Stay Apart By Stay Together With Galaxy campaign to help users tackle the COVID-19 crisis.
Samsung Link To Windows : What Do You Need?
Samsung Link To Windows only requires you to have a Windows 10 computer, and one of these Samsung Galaxy smartphone models
Your Windows 10 computer should already have the Microsoft Your Phone app installed as part of the October 2018 Update. But on the off-chance you can’t find it, you can download it for FREE.
On Your Windows 10 PC
Open the Your Phone app (type Your Phone in the taskbar search box, and select it)
Select Android, and click Continue.
Click Sign in with Microsoft, and log in using your Microsoft account. You will be asked to provide your smartphone number, so Microsoft can send a text message to authenticate it.
Once you are done, you will see a screen saying “Please open Your Phone Companion – Link to Windows“.
On Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone
Swipe downwards from the top of the display to reveal the Quick Panel.
Alternatively, go to Settings > Connections or Advanced features
If you can’t find it, you can download and install Your Phone Companion app from Google Play.
Tap Link to Windows.
In the welcome screen, tap the Sign in with Microsoft button.
Accept the app permissions.
When you see the screen “Set up the Your Phone app on your PC”, tap My PC is ready.
You will see the Link to Windows settings open up on your Galaxy smartphone.
Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy smartphone is now connected to your Windows 10 PC!
Samsung Link To Windows : How To Use
Reading + Sending Messages
Click on the Messages tab
You will see all of the text messages on your phone
Select a recipient to send your text message to
Type your message, and hit Send
Making Calls
You must first pair your PC and phone using Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone (if it’s not already enabled)
In Windows 10, go to Settings > Bluetooth and other devices
Click Add Bluetooth or other device.
Select your Samsung Galaxy smartphone
Click on the Calls tab
You will see a log of your recent calls, as well as a bar to search your phone’s contacts
Select a contact to make your call
Using Phone Screen
Click on the Phone screen tab
You will be prompted to make sure your Galaxy smartphone and Windows 10 PC are on the same Wi-Fi network, if they are not already.
Once connected, you will be able to see your phone’s screen on your PC display and interact with it using your mouse or touchpad.
Copy + Paste
In Windows 10, go to Settings > Cross-device copy and paste
Make sure the toggle is On for Allow this app to access and transfer content I copy and paste between my phone and PC
You can now use the same shortcuts you normally use to copy and paste on both your Galaxy smartphone, and your Windows 10 PC.
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The newSamsung Galaxy S20introduces abrand new Bright Night mode, which promises to deliver superior picture quality in very low light conditions!
Let’s take a look at the new Bright Night technology that Samsung just introduced in their Galaxy S20 family of smartphones!
Galaxy S20 Bright Night Mode : What Is It?
TheSamsung Galaxy S20 smartphones come with a new Night mode called Bright Night.
Bright Night uses a technique called multi-frame processing to deliver unprecedented picture quality even in low or dim lighting.
When you take a photo using the Bright Night mode, it takes 30 photos rapid succession, and instantly combines using multi-frame processing into one clear photo.
Galaxy S20 Bright Night Mode : How To Use It?
Here is a short guide on how to use the Bright Night mode on your Galaxy S20 smartphone :
Open the Camera app in your Galaxy S20 smartphone
Swipe to the left, and tap More.
Tap NIGHT, to enable the Bright Night mode.
Tap the Zoom icons if you want to get a closer shot.
Tap the Capture button when you are ready to take a photo!
Galaxy S20 Bright Night Mode : How Effective Is It?
First, let’s compare the Galaxy S20 Ultra with Bright Night mode enabled, and disabled.
We set up this scene, placing a dim and indirect light source at a distance, intentionally placing it at the back so that it casts a shadow towards the front.
Without Bright Night mode enabled, you cannot make out the Minion prisoner’s hands and feet, or the details of Darth Minion’s armour.
But when we took the same scene with Bright Night mode turned on, the brightness and clarity of the scene is greatly boosted!
You can now see the Minion prisoner’s hand and feet, and the intricate details of Darth Minion’s armour, even though both are in the shadows!
In fact, even though we intentionally framed the scene with the light at the back, you can clearly see the details of all three Minions and the teddy bear.
Bright Night Mode Comparison : Galaxy S20 vs Galaxy S10
The Samsung Galaxy S10 received a Bright Night mode upgrade, giving it the same multi-frame processing capability to deliver truly excellent photos in low-light conditions.
Let’s see how the Galaxy S10’s Bright Night mode stacks up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s improved Bright Night mode!
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These super high resolution sensors allow you to zoom in, and crop a section you want, without losing any detail in that picture!
Samsung did not just increase the number of pixels on their sensors, they also greatly increased the sensor size. This increases the amount of light each pixel receives, so that they will deliver better image quality, even in low-light conditions.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Camera : 108MP Sensor Modes
The 108MP sensor in the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra can switch between two modes – Nona-Binning and Re-Mosaic.
Nona-Binning for better low-light performance
Also known as 3×3 binning, nona-binning merges nine pixels into one.
This gives you a 12 MP picture instead of a 108 MP picture, but each pixel will receive 9X more light for much better clarity in low-light conditions!
Re-Mosaic for more detailed images
This is the default mode when there is good lighting.
The Re-Mosaic algorithm remaps the pixels into a conventional RGB pattern to produce more details in the image.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Camera : Space Zoom Technology
The Samsung Space Zoom Technology combines their new Hybrid Optic Zoom, with AI multi-frame processing enhancements to give you incredible zoom ranges.
Hybrid Optic Zoom : longer zoom range by cropping their new super resolution sensor, and pairing it with new zoom lens
AI Multi-Frame Processing : better image quality of digitally-zoomed images through AI algorithms
The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ both offer 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom, with 30x Space Zoom.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra, on the other hand, offers 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom, with 100x Space Zoom!
We should give a special mention to the Galaxy S20 Ultra, which combines a folded lens design and a 48 MP sensor to deliver 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom.
That can be extended to 100X using AI multi-frame processing, which reduces hand shaking and quality loss at such high zoom levels.
Dual-Mode 48MP Sensor
The telephoto camera on the Galaxy S20 Ultra has a 48MP sensor, which switches between tetra-binning and re-mosaic modes, depending on the shooting conditions and zoom ratio.
Its tetra-binning mode combines 4 pixels into 1 for significantly better low-light performance.
Its re-mosaic mode rearranges the RGB pixels, allowing for a sensor crop to deliver the 10x Hybrid Optic Zoom.
Folded Lens
The folded lens design allows the Galaxy S20 Ultra to deliver a wider zoom range into a very limited space. The lens lays flat, and is positioned at the bottom of the camera.
Light from the aperture is redirected by a prism into the lens, refracting at a 90-degree angle to increase the focal length.
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In addition to their overtrade program, Samsung Malaysia is offering a Galaxy S20 trade-in deal as well! Here are the details!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Overtrade + Trade-In For Malaysia
We earlier announced the Galaxy S20 trade-up program, but did you know you can get even more discount by trading in an old device?
Samsung is offer a high overtrade value of up to RM 2,565 for your flagship Galaxy device, and on top of that, an additional RM 200 for any old camera or device with a camera!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Overtrade + Trade-In : How Does It Work?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 overtrade program is open to working, damaged, or non-working Samsung flagship smartphones, as long as they are unlocked.
And the Samsung Galaxy S20 camera trade-in program is open to any camera, or device with a camera, whether they are working, damaged or non-working.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 overtrade and trade-in program will be valid only until
Samsung Galaxy S20 Overtrade : 31 May 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Camera Trade-In : 22 March 2020
The customer must be 18-years or older (as of 4 March 2020), and every customer is only entitled to trade up to one (1) Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Overtrade Price List For Malaysia
Here is the list of flagship Galaxy devices Samsung Malaysia will offer high overtrade values for :
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Check out what went on at the Galaxy S20 roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall, where Samsung fans queued up since last night to snag the great roadshow deals!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Roadshows Kick-Off In Malaysia!
Here was how the Galaxy S20 roadshow at Mid Valley Megamall turned out – a large crowd that started queuing up since last night!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Roadshows : Why Are People Queuing Up?
If you are wondering why people are queuing up for hours, and even overnight, it’s because Samsung is offering these AWESOME deals at these Galaxy S20 roadshows!
Exclusive Roadshow Gift
FREE Samsung Wireless Charger Pad + FREE 128 GB Samsung microSD Card Total Value : RM 378
Early Bird Reward (Limited)
FREE 50-inch Samsung 4K Smart UHD TV worth RM 2,599
Camera Instant Rebate (Limited)
RM 400 instant rebate by trading in any camera
Because there are LIMITED UNITS for the free Samsung Smart TV and the RM 400 instant rebate, people are rushing to be amongst the first to get the new Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones at these roadshows.
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Samsung Malaysia just announced a trade-up program for their new Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones, to reward their loyal fans!
Here are the Galaxy S20 trade-up program details, as well as the list of qualifying Samsung flagship devices and their prices!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Trade-Up Program : What Is It?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 trade-up program rewards existing owners of Samsung flagship devices by offering them a higher overtrade value for their devices.
Now, owners of Samsung flagship devices can trade in their old (working or non-working) smartphones, and trade-up to a new Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone!
Organised by Samsung Malaysia in partnership with CompAsia, it will run from 3 March until 31 May 2020.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Trade-Up Program : How Does It Work?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 trade-up program is open to working, damaged, or non-working Samsung flagship smartphones, as long as they are unlocked.
The customer must be 18-years or older (as of 4 March 2020), and every customer is only entitled to trade up to one (1) Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Trade-Up Program : Qualifying Device + Price List
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One of the new features introduced in the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is its 120Hz display, which allows for smoother scrolling and a more realistic gaming experience.
However, running the display at 120Hz will reduce the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s battery life. Let’s find out exactly how much!
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.
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)
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.
Running the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra‘s display at 120Hz allows for smoother scrolling and a more realistic gaming experience. However, running the display at 120 Hz saps battery life.
The display not only refreshes twice as often, the GPU has to work twice as hard. This is why Samsung sets the display to 60Hz by default.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra : 60Hz vs 120Hz Battery Life!
We ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, with the display set to 60Hz and 120Hz. Here were the best results we obtained :
So there you have it – increasing the display refresh rate on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra from 60Hz to 120Hz will reduce its battery life by about 21% or roughly 2.5 hours.
Work 2.0
60Hz Display
120Hz Display
Difference
Battery Life
11 hours 32 mins
9 hours 4 mins
– 148 mins (21.4%)
Battery Utilisation
5.78 mAh / min.
7.35 mAh / min.
+ 1.27 mAh / min.
Now we can see why Samsung set the display to 60Hz by default. If battery life is important, keep it at the default refresh rate of 60Hz.
But if you prefer to enjoy the 120Hz display, go on right ahead. Thanks to its large 5,000 mAh battery, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will last you quite a few hours!
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)
Here are the online purchase options in Malaysia :
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The new Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphones are powered by the Exynos 990 – the latest, greatest mobile platform developed by Samsung themselves.
But just how fast is the Samsung Exynos 990, compared to other mobile platforms? Let’s find out!
Samsung Exynos 990 : What You Need To Know
The Samsung Exynos 990 builds upon Samsung’s first mobile platform with an integrated 5G modem – the Exynos 980, but focuses on performance instead of 5G connectivity.
It boasts a range of significant improvements – new Samsung Mongoose 5 (Exynos M5) and ARM Cortex-A76 cores, and a new Arm Mali-G77 GPU.
Faster Processor + GPU
According to Samsung, its new custom Mongoose 5 (Exynos M5) cores are 20% faster than the Mongoose 4 (Exynos M4) cores used in the flagship-class Exynos 9825 used in the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones!
Its Arm Mali-G77 GPU uses the new Valhall architecture, and promises to offer a 20% boost in graphics performance or power efficiency.
Faster LPDDR5 Memory
The Exynos 990 will be the first Samsung mobile platform to use the new LPDDR5 memory, which offers a 31% higher clock speed – increased from 2093 MHz to 2750 MHz.
This allows it to deliver up to 5,500 Mbps or 687.5 MB/s in memory bandwidth. It should also allow for lower power consumption.
Faster NPU + DSP
Its AI capabilities also received a big boost with a new dual-core NPU and improved digital signal processor (DSP) that can process over 10 trillion operations (TOPS) per second!
Well, this is quite a nice surprise! Samsung Exynos has historically been rather poor at work performance.
The last-generation Exynos 9825 and Exynos 9820, for example, were significantly slower than their Qualcomm counterparts – the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855+.
But the new Exynos 990 was 36% faster than the Exynos 9820 (its predecessor), and 13% faster than the Snapdragon 855.
Samsung Exynos 990 Gaming Performance : 3DMark
For gaming, we first tested the Exynos 990 using 3DMark, with these results :
Not bad at all! Samsung caught up with Qualcomm in gaming performance as well.
The new Exynos 990 was 7.5% faster than the Snapdragon 855+, that powered high-end gaming smartphones like the Black Shark 2 Pro, in Sling Shot Extreme, matching it in the easier Sling Shot benchmark.
Notably, the Exynos 990 was 50% faster than its predecessor, the Exynos 9820 that powered the Galaxy S10+.
Samsung Exynos 990 Gaming Performance : AnTuTu
We then tested the Exynos 990 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
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The Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-order deal was pretty sweet, but Samsung Malaysia just announced the roadshow deals and where you can get them!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Malaysia Roadshow Deals!
Jinnyboy and Jenn Chia announces the Samsung Galaxy S20 roadshow deals for Malaysia in this video!
If you make it to any Samsung Galaxy S20 roadshow in Malaysia, these are the EXCLUSIVE DEALS you will be entitled to :
Exclusive Roadshow Gift
FREE Samsung Wireless Charger Pad + FREE 128 GB Samsung microSD Card Total Value : RM 378
Early Bird Reward (Limited)
FREE 50-inch Samsung 4K Smart UHD TV worth RM 2,599
Camera Instant Rebate (Limited)
RM 400 instant rebate by trading in any camera
That’s really some awesome deals for the Samsung Galaxy S20 roadshows in Malaysia, but note that there are LIMITED UNITS for the free Samsung Smart TV and the RM 400 instant rebate :
Region
50-inch Samsung
4K Smart TV
RM 400 Instant Rebate
Kuala Lumpur
220 units
220 units
Penang
120 units
120 units
Johor
80 units
80 units
Kota Kinabalu
50 units
50 units
Kuantan
30 units
30 units
Samsung Galaxy S20 Malaysia Roadshow Locations!
Samsung Malaysia is arranging for a series of Galaxy S20 roadshows at these locations and times :
Region
Location
Time
Kuala Lumpur
Mid Valley Megamall
10 AM to 10 PM
Penang
Queensbay Mall
10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Johor
Mid Valley Southkey
10 AM to 10 PM
Kota Kinabalu
IMAGO Shopping Mall
10 AM to 10 PM
Kuantan
East Coast Mall
10 AM to 10 PM
Samsung Galaxy S20 | S20 Plus | S20 Ultra Compared!
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Samsung Malaysia just officially launched the new Galaxy S20 smartphones at the majestic St. Regis Kuala Lumpur!
Watch the entire Samsung Galaxy S20 Malaysia launch event, and check out all EIGHT (8) Galaxy S20 | S20+ | S20 Ultra models that will be available in Malaysia!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Malaysia Launch
First, watch Jinnyboy and Jenn Chia show off their key features in our video of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Malaysia launch!
Samsung Malaysia is only bringing in these three specific models :
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Fast Charging (wired and wireless)
OS
Android 10
Network & Connectivity
5G (Galaxy S20 Ultra) : Sub6 LTE : Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20
– Up to 2.0 Gbps DL / Up to 200 Mbps UL Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz
– Up to 1.2Gbps DL / Up to 1.2Gbps UL Bluetooth : Bluetooth v 5.0 , ANT+ USB type-C, NFC GPS : GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou
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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 :
