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Samsung Galaxy A52 Review : An Awesome Deal Indeed!

We take a close look at the Samsung Galaxy A52, which promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

Find out what the Galaxy A52 offers, and why we gave it our Editor’s Choice Award!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Awesome Is For Everyone!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A52, and unboxed it in this video :

Once you fully unbox it, this is what you will find inside :

Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone
Set of Samsung Galaxy A52 documents
Samsung EP-TA200 15-watt USB fast charger
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
SIM tray pin

Even though Samsung bundled it with a charger, they did not include a free bumper case.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Setting It Up!

Let’s show you just how easy it is to setup the Galaxy A52 for the first time!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Hands-On Experience!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone…

Next Page > Key Features, Where To Buy?

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Key Features

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) mobile platform, which consists of :

2 x high-performance Kryo 570 Gold cores, running at up to 2.3 GHz
6 x low-power Kryo 570 Silver cores, running at up to 1.8 GHz
Qualcomm Adreno 619 GPU
Qualcomm Hexagon 694 NPU
Qualcomm Spectra 355L ISP

Fabricated on the 8 nm process technology, this mid-range mobile SoC promises to deliver 20% faster CPU, 20% faster AI and 10% faster graphics performance over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 730G.

RAM + Storage

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. This is way more than what most users can ever expect to use.

But if you actually need more storage, it comes with a hybrid SIM tray, which allows you to add a microSD card for more storage!

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture. The ultra-high resolution is, frankly, overkill for a selfie camera.

So if you don’t need the high resolution, switch to the 8 MP resolution for better low-light photos and videos.

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

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

We really like how the matte colour scheme makes the slight camera bump appear even less conspicuous.

Connectivity

While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a 5G platform, 5G connectivity was turned off in our Galaxy A52. It may be offered as a 5G model in some countries, but not in Malaysia.

That’s just fine by us as we don’t see 5G connectivity becoming widespread for at least 3-4 more years! Turning off 5G will also help save power and extend battery life.

It also supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), as well as Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type C connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Next Page > Camera Performance + Photo Samples

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Camera Performance + Photo Samples

The Samsung Galaxy A52’s 64 MP main camera takes 16 MP photos by default, with a resolution of 4624 x 3468 pixels.

The 46 MP sensor basically combines four pixels into one large “virtual pixel”, for better image quality and low-light performance.

The Galaxy A52 produces very good photos with really incredible detail at 16 MP, so stick with that unless you are planning to print really large format photos.

While the wide f/1.8 aperture creates a narrow depth-of-field, so there is the risk of ending up with an out-of-focus photo.

It is easy to “fix” that problem by tapping on the screen to make sure the camera focuses exactly where you want it to.

While this works with all smartphones, the Galaxy A52 does a much better job focusing than say, the Redmi 9T.

Here are ten unedited photo samples for you to check out.

Next Page > Battery Life + Recharging, Performance

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 4,500 mAh battery.

To test its battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.

Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.

It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.

We then ran the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained with 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rates :

Work 2.0	Galaxy A52 (60 Hz)	Redmi 9T	Galaxy A52 (90 Hz)	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Note20 Ultra
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	6,000 mAh	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Battery Life	15 hrs 33 mins	19 hrs 50 mins	12 hrs 30 mins	11 hrs 32 mins	10 hrs 9 mins
Battery Utilisation (per min.)	3.86 mAh	4.03 mAh	4.80 mAh	5.78 mAh	5.91 mAh
Review Links	–	Review	–	Review	Review
Price Check	US UK Malaysia Singapore	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

That’s excellent battery life! Over 15.5 hours with the display set to 60 Hz, and 12.5 hours with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Recharging Speed

Take a look at how fast it recharges its 4,500 mAh battery.

	Galaxy S20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52	Redmi 9T
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,300 mAh	4,500 mAh	4,500 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charger Output	25 watts	25 watts	25 watts	15 watts	18 watts
Recharging Time	57.5 mins	63 mins	66.5 mins	84.5 mins	184 mins
Recharging Speed (per minute)	69.6 mAh	54.6 mAh	54.1 mAh	42.4 mAh	26.1 mAh
Review Links	Review	Review	Review		Review
Price Check	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia	US UK Malaysia Singapore Australia

Very nice! Even though it only comes with a 15 watt fast charger, the Samsung Galaxy A52 recharged 62% faster than the Redmi 9T with its 18 watt fast charger!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Work Performance

We tested the Galaxy A52 using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 2.0	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy A52	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Mobile Platform	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	SD 750G	Exynos 9820	SD 662
Performance Score (Average)	10523	8981	7874	7846	5986
Web Browsing	8865	8293	7021	8583	5844
Video Editing	6232	9166	5693	5524	3423
Writing	11112	9579	7454	9076	6657
Photo Editing	30789	19376	15812	10710	12031
Data Manipulation	6825	6155	6424	6450	4799

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is a powerful mid-range mobile SoC. It is actually as powerful as the flagship Samsung Exynos 9820 in work applications!

Samsung Galaxy A52 Gaming Performance : 3DMark

For gaming, we first tested the Galaxy A52 using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy S10+	Galaxy A52	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	Exynos 9820	SD 750G	SD 662
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL)	6642	5037	4470	2565	1174
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan)	5722	4794	4314	2416	1098
Sling Shot	8128	4883	4343	3764	1844

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is definitely not as fast in games, as flagship mobile platforms. But it is just over twice as fast as mid-range smartphones like the Redmi 9T.

Samsung Galaxy A52 Overall Performance : AnTuTu

We then tested the Galaxy A52 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+	Galaxy A52	Galaxy S10+	Redmi 9T
Device	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825	SD 750G	Exynos 9820	SD 662
AnTuTu Score	522735	348397	341908	330549	173559
CPU	146783	101187	105098	100272	64505
GPU	215205	156700	88068	149930	31734
Memory	89376	72051	60642	68188	40377
UX	71371	18459	88100	12159	36943

Will you look at that? The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is right between the Exynos 9820 and Exynos 9825 – both flagship mobile SoCs from Samsung.

It is also notably twice as fast as the old Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 used in the Xiaomi Redmi 9T.

Next Page > A Quick Wrap, Verdict + Award

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : A Quick Wrap

The Galaxy A52 offers quite the awesome deal that Samsung promised. Let’s do a quick wrap of what we really liked about it.

Very Nice Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a very nice 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, and brightness of up to 800 nits!

Great Performance

We are very glad Samsung built the Galaxy A52 around the Snapdragon 750G, which proved to offer really good CPU and GPU performance. It feels like a flagship device, without the flagship price.

Nice Set Of Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a very nice set of cameras – both in front and in the back.

The 64 MP main camera and 12 MP ultra-wide camera are the main stars. The 5 MP macro camera will not see much use, but at least it is better than the 2 MP macro camera that comes in some mid-range devices!

The image quality of the 64 MP main camera, in particular, is superb in its default 16 MP mode.

Long Battery Life, Fast Recharging

You will really like how long the Galaxy A52 lasts, and how fast it recharges.

Small Niceties

There are a couple of small features that could be very important, and yet are not available in other mid-range smartphones :

3.5 mm audio port
AKG-tuned speakers
Triple card tray with microSD card slot

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Our Verdict + Award

The Samsung Galaxy A52 offers a lot of great features and a very long battery life, at a great price point.

There are very few smartphones at this price point that would offer you a large 90 Hz Super AMOLED display, a powerful processor and a 64 MP camera system, with a large battery.

This is why we believe it deserves nothing less than our Editor’s Choice Award! Congratulations, Samsung!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

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Samsung Galaxy A52 Unboxing + Hands-On Preview!

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The Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

Let’s unbox the Galaxy A52, and get a closer look at it!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Awesome Is For Everyone!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 promises to offer an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy A52, and unboxed it in this video :

Once you fully unbox it, this is what you will find inside :

Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone
Set of Samsung Galaxy A52 documents
Samsung EP-TA200 15-watt USB fast charger
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
SIM tray pin

Even though Samsung bundled it with a charger, they did not include a free bumper case.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Hands-On Experience!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone…

Next Page > Key Features, Where To Buy?

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : Key Features

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

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

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Where To Buy?

It has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

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Samsung Galaxy A72 : What You Need To Know!

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The Samsung Galaxy A72 is designed for the new normal, offering an incredible package of features and performance!

Here is everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy A72 smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy A72 : What You Need To Know!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A72 offers an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

6.7-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A72 comes with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A72 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

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

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
8 MP telephoto camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A72 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A72 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A72 against the Galaxy A52 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A72 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A72 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy A52 : What You Need To Know!

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The Samsung Galaxy A52 is designed for the new normal, offering an incredible package of features and performance!

Here is everything you need to know about the new Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone!

Samsung Galaxy A52 : What You Need To Know!

Designed for the new normal, the Samsung Galaxy A52 offers an incredible package of features and performance!

As Samsung’s official advertisement for the 2021 Galaxy A series says, Awesome Is For Everyone!

6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

The Samsung Galaxy A52 comes with a large 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.

You may be delighted to learn that it not only supports a higher 90 Hz refresh rate, it also has 800 nits of maximum brightness!

The display is also Eye Care-certified, and automatically adjusts its colour temperature to reduce eye fatigue – what Samsung calls Eye Comfort Shield.

1 + 4 Cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy A52 boasts a 32 MP front camera, with a wide f/2.2 aperture.

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

64 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
5 MP depth camera, with f/2.4 aperture

We should point out that the depth camera doesn’t take any photos.. It just obtains depth data to allow for more accurate software bokeh effects.

Samsung Galaxy Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will allow you to be part of the Samsung ecosystem through these features :

SmartThings lets you connect to, and control, smart devices including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs.
SmartThings Find lets you easily locate paired Galaxy devices, or using the Galaxy SmartTag.
Music Share lets you sync your phone with a friend’s device to share music, without speaker pairing.
Buds Together lets you pair your phone with two sets of Galaxy Buds, to listen together!
Quick Share lets you easily and quickly send pictures and videos of any size to nearby Galaxy devices.
Private Share lets you revoke photos and videos you shared with just a tap!

Security + Protection

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has Samsung Knox built-in, providing you with a defence-grade enclave to store your sensitive information and data.

is IP67-rated against dust- and water-resistance. This protects it against accidental water splashes, and immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

We should point out that Samsung warns against immersing it in seawater, the swimming pool or in soapy water.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Specifications

In this table, we compare the specifications of the Galaxy A52 against the Galaxy A72 :

Specifications	Galaxy A72	Galaxy A52
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Display Size	6.7-inch	6.5-inch
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Display Refresh	Up to 90 Hz
Display Brightness	800 nits maximum
Protection	NA
IP Rating	IP67
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU	2 x Kryo 570 Gold cores (2.3 GHz) 6 x Kryo 570 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
Storage Expansion	microSD card : up to 1 TB
Front Camera	32 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Camera	64 MP (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera	8 MP (f/2.4)	–
Macro Camera	5 MP (f/2.4)
Depth Sensor	–	5 MP (f/2.4)
Connectivity	Network : 4G LTE, 3G Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT5.0 USB : USB Type C 2.0
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display
NFC	Yes
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity
Audio	AKG stereo speakers
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	25 W fast charging
Dimensions	77.4 mm wide 165.0 mm tall 8.4 mm thick	75.1 mm wide 159.9 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
Weight	203 g	189 g

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy A52 will come in four colour options – Awesome Violet, Awesome White, Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.

Samsung Galaxy A52 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a launch price of RM1,499 (approx. US$362 / £262 / A$474 / S$487) with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

Here in Malaysia, it will come with a FREE clear standing cover worth RM109.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia | Malaysia
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore | Singapore
US | US | US | US | US | US | US
UK | UK

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera In Professional Hands?

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Samsung brought in Rankin and Stefflon Don to showcase the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera capabilities.

Take a look at their behind-the-scenes video, and the shots Rankin took with the Galaxy S21 Ultra!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera In Professional Hands?

We have always focused on what ordinary folks like us can do with smartphone cameras, but what if you put one in the hands of a professional photographer?

Samsung wanted to showcase the maximum creative possibility of the Galaxy S21 Ultra, so they brought in fashion photographer, Rankin to show us noobs what its camera can really do.

In this video, Rankin and rapper Stefflon Don, put the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera to the test!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera Professional Photo Samples

As the BTS video shows, photography is all about the photographer and less about the camera, and a great picture involves a fair bit of work.

But it is nevertheless very impressive to see the image quality the Samsung Galaxy S21 delivers.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Camera : Quick Recap

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with an improved quad-camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time, it has two 10 MP telephoto cameras – one with 3X optical zoom, and a periscope camera with 10X optical zoom.

It is also the first Samsung smartphone to allow you to shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

There are only two colour options though – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Review

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra boasts a new Dual Zoom capability, as well as Audio Zoom, for improved video recording.

Take a look at our 1080p and 4K video samples, and find out how well they really work in real life!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with an improved quad-camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time, it has two 10 MP telephoto cameras – one with 3X optical zoom, and a periscope camera with 10X optical zoom.

The Dual Zoom capability refers to the ability to smoothly switch from the 3X telephoto camera, to the 10X periscope camera, with AI-enhanced Super Resolution to deliver sharper, stabilised video.

Its Audio Zoom capability isn’t new, having been first introduced in the Galaxy S10 series. It uses the triple microphones to change the range of sound captured as you “zoom” into the action. This lets you “focus” on the subject that you are recording, and reducing ambient noise.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is also the first Samsung smartphone to allow you to shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Examined!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra can zoom at up to 20X while recording 1080p video at up to 60 fps, and 4K video at up to 30 fps.

So we recorded a series of handheld video clips in both 1080p at 60 fps, and 4K at 30 fps, to test its Dual Zoom and Audio Zoom capabilities.

By default, the Samsung Camera app offers zoom presets of 0.6X, 1.0X, 3.0X and 10X.

You can use pinch-to-zoom further, or you can do a long press on any of the presets to get access to a wider range of zoom presets – 0.6X, 1.0X, 2.0X, 4.0X, 10X and 20X.

Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom @ 1080p (60 fps)

At 1080p, handheld image stabilisation was very good, except at 20X zoom where you can see some visible handshake.

That said, the handshake at 20X is really quite minimal, compared to older stabilised cameras and even worse, unstabilised cameras!

The best test of Audio Zoom can be heard in the Chinese New Year concourse clip. Notice how the music from the concourse gets louder as we zoom in, and fade out as we zoom out.

Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom @ 4K (30 fps)

At 4K, handheld image stabilisation was very good at up to 4X, and pretty good at 10X. At 20X zoom, there was visible handshake, but it was really quite acceptable.

Of course, for best image quality, you should stick to 10X zoom. 20X at 4K looks a little blur, so the extra resolution at 4K doesn’t help at all.

Another good example of Audio Zoom is at the playground. Even though it’s empty, the bird chirps get louder as we zoom in, and fade out as we zoom out.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Dual Zoom + Audio Zoom Verdict!

Dual Zoom is just a fancy name for the ability to switch between the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s two telephoto lenses.

Naturally, you want to use the 3X telephoto camera with its much wider aperture, and only switch to the 10X periscope lens with its narrower aperture when you need the extra reach.

Its AI-enhanced Super Resolution feature enhances image quality in the zoom gap between 3X optical zoom and 10X optical zoom.

While most people are not aware of Audio Zoom, it can greatly enhance the overall audio quality of the video, by focusing on subject in focus.

Thanks to these two features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra arguably delivers the best video recording capabilities for a smartphone today.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Where To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

There are only two colour options though – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Hands-On Preview!

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Together with the Galaxy S21 smartphones, Samsung also introduced their Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth tracker!

Take a look at the new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, and find out what exactly it does!

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Hands-On Preview!

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is a Bluetooth tracker, which you can attach to keys, bags, or anything important you want to keep track of.

It emits a Bluetooth Low Energy signal, which lets your Galaxy devices locate the tracker, and thus the attached item.

Just tap the Ring button in the Samsung SmartThings app, and the SmartTag will emit a piercing tone, at up to 89 dB.

You can also find your Samsung Galaxy smartphone using the SmartTag. Press its button twice, and your smartphone will ring!

In case its tone is too soft or muffled, the SmartThings app will give you its signal strength, letting you pretend that you are tracking Aliens, albeit without direction.

And even if it’s out of range, nearby Galaxy devices will pick up its signal and transmit it to you through the Galaxy Find Network.

It can also act as a remote control for IoT routines. You can program its button to trigger different IoT devices like turning on the smart lights and the thermostat in your home.

However, the Galaxy SmartTag only works with Samsung Galaxy devices. So you can forget about using it with non-Samsung devices, or an iPhone.

The SmartTag is powered by a single CR2032 battery, and is IP53-rated, which means it is not waterproof but can withstand water splashes (like raindrops).

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ : UWB Coming Soon!

While there were rumours that it would support UWB (Ultra Wideband), that capability will only be introduced in a future Galaxy SmartTag+ tracker.

The UWB capability of SmartTag+ will allow you to see on a map the direction of the tracker, making it easier to locate than the Bluetooth version.

But it will only work with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which support UWB.

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag is available in two colour options – Black and Oatmeal.

It has an official price of US$29.99 / £29 / RM119, but here in Malaysia, it’s available at a discounted launch price of RM79.

Here are some online purchase options :

United States : $29.99
United Kingdom : £29.99
Singapore : S$40 | S$40 | S$41

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Our Hands-On Preview!

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Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S21 Plus, a new flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Our Hands-On Preview!

With a 6.7-inch display and a large battery, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is designed for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a Full HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. The Dual Pixel capability allows for faster auto-focus.

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

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

This is basically the the same camera setup as the Galaxy S20, without the DepthVision camera.

Most of the improvements are in its camera software :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo

New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!
Improved Space Zoom with new Zoom Lock capability

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a large 4,800 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Plus does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21+
Model	SM-G996
Display Size	6.7-inch Flat
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	394 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8) main camera 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 64 MP (f/2.0) telephoto camera – 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,800 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm
Weight	200 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options – Phantom Silver, Phantom Black and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$999.99 / £949 / A$1549
8 GB + 256 GB : US$1049.99 / £999 / A$1649 / S$1498 / RM4299

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM4,299
Singapore : S$1,498
United States : $1,299.99
United Kingdom : £949
Australia : A$1,547

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Our Hands-On Preview!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the new ultimate flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Our Hands-On Preview!

With a 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is designed to maximise your productivity and creativity.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with curved edges, has a Quad HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture.

In the back, it has a new quad camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can now shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras. In addition, you can choose to take photos in a 12-bit RAW format!

And its dual telephoto cameras powers its phenomenal 100X Space Zoom capability, with Zoom Lock capability.

It also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

S Pen Support

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

You can use an existing S Pen from the Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Tab, or purchase a separate S Pen, or with a compatible case.

Samsung is offering two cases that are bundled with the S Pen – Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen, and Silicone Cover with S Pen.

Faster WiFi

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also one of the first smartphones to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

This opens up the 6 GHz spectrum, introducing 14 additional 80 MHz channels and 7 additional 160 MHz channels.

When used with a compatible Wi-Fi 6E router, it will allow for higher bandwidths and reduced congestion.

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Ultra does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G998
Display Size	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	515 ppi
Display Features	10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits 3,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	227 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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S Pen Covers For Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Showcase

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Samsung just introduced two Galaxy S21 Ultra covers with built-in S Pen!

Take a look at both S Pen covers, and find out if they are what your Galaxy S21 Ultra needs!

S Pen Covers For Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Showcase

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

You can use an existing S Pen from the Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Tab, or purchase a separate S Pen, or with a compatible case.

Samsung is offering two cases that are bundled with the S Pen – Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen, and Silicone Cover with S Pen.

Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen

The Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen comes with antimicrobial coating, a built-in dock, and protects the Galaxy S21 Ultra from all sides.

Its clear view window lets you keep an eye on its Always-On display, with full control of your phone.

Silicone Cover with S Pen

The Silicone Cover with S Pen has a soft texture that feels great in your hand, as well as a built-in dock.

It protects your Galaxy S21 Ultra from the back and on all four corners.

S Pen Covers For Galaxy S21 Ultra : Price + Availability

Both S Pen covers for Galaxy S21 Ultra are available only in one colour option – Black.

Here are some online purchase options :

Smart Clear View Cover with S Pen

Malaysia : RM369 | RM369

Silicone Cover with S Pen

Malaysia : RM289 | RM 289
Singapore : S$120 | S$135
United States : $69.99
United Kingdom : £41.99
Australia : A$34

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Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra Compared!

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In this article, we compared the differences between the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra, so you can decide which is the best model for you!

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Compared!

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch display and a larger battery – great for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate productivity and creativity possibilities with its 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen.

All three Galaxy S21 models are powered by the same mobile SoC – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the Samsung Exynos 2100 in all other countries.

All three models feature Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with a dynamic 120 Hz refresh rate. However, while the S21 and S21+ can only go down to 48 Hz, while the S21 Ultra can go as low as 10 Hz.

They are all protected by Gorilla Glass Victus in the front, with IP68 dust and water-resistance; and come with 18 watt wireless charging and 25 watt wired charging capability.

While the Galaxy S21+ appears to be a larger variant of the Galaxy S21 with a larger battery, the Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with more memory and a completely different camera system.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also the only model to support the S Pen stylus.

If Ultra-wideband support is important, you should note that it is only supported by Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra.

Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications Compared!

To make it easier for you to decide, here is a comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G991	SM-G996	SM-G998
Display Size	6.2-inch Flat	6.7-inch Flat	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels		1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	421 ppi	394 ppi	515 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits		10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (US, Korea, China) Samsung Exynos 2100 (Global)
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5		12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB		256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)		40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8)		108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)		12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	64 MP (f/2.0) 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	–		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	–		Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C		5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	No	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No		Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	169 g	200 g	227 g

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Colour Options Compared!

Samsung is also differentiating the models by the colour options they are available in.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in four colour options.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Gray
Phantom White
Phantom Pink

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, is available in three colour options.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

Their top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is only available in two colour options :

Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : RAM, Storage, Price Compared!

Of course, price is also a differentiating factor, as well as the variants they come in. Here is how the three models compare :

Variant	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
8 GB + 128 GB	US$799.99 £769 A$1249	US$999.99 £949 A$1549	–
8 GB + 256 GB	US$849.99 £819 A$1349 S$1248 RM3699	US$1049.99 £999 A$1649 S$1498 RM4299	–
12 GB + 128 GB	–	–	US $1199.99 £1149 A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB	–	–	US$1249.99 £1199 A$1949 S$1798 RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB	–	–	US$1379.99 £1329 A$2149 S$1998 RM5899

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Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra Malaysia Price + Pre-Order Deals

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The new Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones are coming to Malaysia!

Check out the official price list and pre-order deals for all three Samsung flagship smartphones in Malaysia!

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra in Malaysia : What’s The Difference?

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, on the other hand, has a larger 6.7-inch display and a larger battery – great for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate productivity and creativity possibilities with its 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen.

In Malaysia, all three Galaxy S21 models are powered by the same mobile SoC – Samsung Exynos 2100, and offer both Gorilla Glass Victus protection in the front, and IP68 dust and water-resistance.

To make it easier for you to decide, here is a comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Galaxy S21	Galaxy S21+	Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G991	SM-G996	SM-G998
Display Size	6.2-inch Flat	6.7-inch Flat	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels		1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	421 ppi	394 ppi	515 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits		10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5		12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB		256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)		40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8)		108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP (f/2.2)		12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	64 MP (f/2.0) 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	–		10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	–		Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C		5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	No	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No		Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,000 mAh	4,800 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	169 g	200 g	227 g

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Malaysia Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in four colour options in Malaysia, at the recommended retail price of RM 3,699.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Gray
Phantom White
Phantom Pink

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is available in three colour options in Malaysia, at the recommended retail price of RM 4,299.

Phantom Violet
Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is available in two colour options in Malaysia :

Phantom Black
Phantom Silver

It will also come in two variants, with these recommended retail prices :

12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage : RM 5,299
16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage : RM 5,899

Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra : Malaysia Pre-Order Deals!

From now until 28 January 2021, you can pre-order the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones and receive these freebies!

Galaxy S21 : FREE Galaxy Buds Live + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium
Galaxy S21+ : FREE Galaxy Buds Live + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium
Galaxy S21 Ultra : FREE Galaxy Buds Pro + Galaxy SmartTag + YouTube Premium

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Colour Comparison!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options, and we recently had some hands-on time with both of them!

Take a look at our comparison of both Galaxy S21 Ultra colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Ultimate Flagship With 2 Colour Options!

With a 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is designed to maximise your productivity and creativity.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a new quad camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can now shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras. In addition, you can choose to take photos in a 12-bit RAW format!

S Pen Support

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

Faster WiFi

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also one of the first smartphones to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68-rated against dust and water, and its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Ultra does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Colour Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Take a look at our comparison of the two Galaxy S21 Ultra colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Colour Comparison!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options, and we recently had some hands-on time with all three!

Take a look at our comparison of all three Galaxy S21 Plus colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : New Flagship With 3 Colour Options!

With a 6.7-inch display and a large battery, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is designed for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a large 4,800 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Plus does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Colour Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options – Phantom Silver, Phantom Black and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Take a look at our comparison of the three Galaxy S21 Plus colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$999.99 / £949 / A$1549
8 GB + 256 GB : US$1049.99 / £999 / A$1649 / S$1498 / RM4299

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM4,299
Singapore : S$1,498
United States : $1,299.99
United Kingdom : £949
Australia : A$1,547

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Colour Comparison!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in four colour options, and we recently had some hands-on time with them!

Take a look at our comparison of all four Galaxy S21 colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy S21 : Compact Flagship With 4 Colour Options!

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a triple camera system, that consists of :

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with a 4,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 : Colour Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in four colour options – Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Pink and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Take a look at our comparison of all four Galaxy S21 colour options, and tell us which you prefer!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$799.99 / £769 / A$1249
8 GB + 256 GB : US$849.99 / £819 / A$1349 / S$1248 / RM3699

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM3,699
Singapore : S$1,248
United States : $799.99
United Kingdom : £769
Australia : A$1,247

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : What You Need To Know!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the new ultimate flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Ultimate Flagship!

With a 6.8-inch display and support for the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is designed to maximise your productivity and creativity.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with curved edges, has a Quad HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a 40 MP front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. In the back, it has a new quad camera system, that consists of :

a 108 MP main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 10 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, and 3X optical zoom, and
a 10 MP periscope telephoto camera, with an f/4.9 aperture, and 10X optical zoom

For the first time on a Galaxy smartphone, you can now shoot in 4K at 60 fps on all front and rear cameras. In addition, you can choose to take photos in a 12-bit RAW format!

And its dual telephoto cameras powers its phenomenal 100X Space Zoom capability, with Zoom Lock capability.

It also comes with other improvements like :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo
New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!

S Pen Support

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first S Series smartphone to support the S Pen, with Wacom’s technology.

You can use an existing S Pen from the Galaxy Note, or Galaxy Tab, or purchase a separate S Pen, or with a compatible case.

Faster WiFi

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is also one of the first smartphones to support the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

This opens up the 6 GHz spectrum, introducing 14 additional 80 MHz channels and 7 additional 160 MHz channels.

When used with a compatible Wi-Fi 6E router, it will allow for higher bandwidths and reduced congestion.

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Ultra does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Model	SM-G998
Display Size	6.8-inch Edge
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel Density	515 ppi
Display Features	10~120 Hz refresh rate 1500 nits 3,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	40 MP (f/2.2)
Rear Main Camera	108 MP (f/1.8)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Telephoto Camera #1	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.4) 3X optical zoom
Rear Telephoto Camera #2	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/4.9) 10X optical zoom
Other Rear Camera Features	Laser Autofocus
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-6E Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	5,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 165.1 mm 8.9 mm
Weight	227 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in just two colour options – Phantom Silver and Phantom Black.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra comes in three variants globally, with these prices :

12 GB + 128 GB : US$1199.99 / £1149 / A$1849
12 GB + 256 GB : US$1249.99 / £1199 / A$1949 / S$1798 / RM5299
16 GB + 512 GB : US$1379.99 / £1329 / A$2149 / S$1998 / RM5899

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,299 | RM5,299
Singapore : S$1,798 | S$1,998
United States : $1,249.99
United Kingdom : £1,149
Australia : A$1,849

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : What You Need To Know!

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Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S21 Plus, a new flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Large Battery Flagship!

With a 6.7-inch display and a large battery, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is designed for marathon gamers and binge-watchers.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a Full HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. The Dual Pixel capability allows for faster auto-focus.

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

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

Most of the improvements are in its camera software :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo

New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!
Improved Space Zoom with new Zoom Lock capability

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes with a large 4,800 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 Plus does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21+
Model	SM-G996
Display Size	6.7-inch Flat
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	394 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8) main camera 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 64 MP (f/2.0) telephoto camera – 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	Yes
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,800 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	75.6 mm 161.5 mm 7.8 mm
Weight	200 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in three colour options – Phantom Silver, Phantom Black and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$999.99 / £949 / A$1549
8 GB + 256 GB : US$1049.99 / £999 / A$1649 / S$1498 / RM4299

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM4,299
Singapore : S$1,498
United States : $1,299.99
United Kingdom : £949
Australia : A$1,547

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Samsung Galaxy S21 : What You Need To Know!

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Samsung just introduced the Galaxy S21, a new compact flagship smartphone with an iconic new design!

Find out if the new Samsung Galaxy S21 is the smartphone you have been waiting for!

Samsung Galaxy S21 : Compact Flagship!

With a 6.2-inch display, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is designed for those who want a light, compact flagship smartphone.

Its edge-to-edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has a Full HD+ resolution, with an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.

New Flagship Performance

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in the US, South Korea and China, and the new Samsung Exynos 2100 in other countries.

They are both flagship mobile SoCs, and here is a quick comparison of their key specifications :

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.9 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.8 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (2.2 GHz)	1 x Cortex-X1 (2.84 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A78 (2.4 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78	Qualcomm Adreno 660
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU	Hexagon 780
Memory Support	LPDDR5	LPDDR5
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1	UFS 3.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA

Front + Rear Cameras

The Galaxy S21 comes with a 10 MP Dual Pixel front camera, with an f/2.2 aperture. The Dual Pixel capability allows for faster auto-focus.

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

a 12 MP Dual Pixel main camera, with an f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with an f/2.2 aperture
a 64 MP telephoto camera, with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.1X optical zoom and 3X hybrid optic zoom.

Most of the improvements are in its camera software :

Improved 8K Snap, that lets you capture clear images from your 8K video footage
Super Steady video now supports 60 fps video recording
Single Take lets you capture a variety of still and video formats with a single tap.
It is now enhanced with new pro-style settings like Highlight Video and Dynamic Slow-Mo

New Director’s View that lets you see, switch and select the best shot… LIVE!
Improved Space Zoom with new Zoom Lock capability

Samsung SmartThings Find

Samsung Galaxy S21 supports the new SmartThings Find capability, which lets you quickly and easily locate compatible Galaxy devices, even when they are offline.

You can also locate non-connected devices using Samsung’s new Galaxy SmartTag Bluetooth locater. Simply attach it to your keys, bag or pet, and use SmartThings Find to locate them!

Protection

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is IP68-rated against dust and water, allowing you to immerse it in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water, for up to 30 minutes.

Its display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus against scratches in the front.

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with a 4,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and it supports 18 watt wireless charging, as well as 25 watt wired charging.

But here’s the bad news – the Galaxy S21 does NOT come with a charger in the box. It only ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy S21 : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S21
Model	SM-G991
Display Size	6.2-inch Flat
Display Panel	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density	421 ppi
Display Features	48~120 Hz refresh rate 1300 nits
Protection	IP68, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Operating System	One UI 3.1 (Android 11)
Platform	Samsung Exynos 2100, or Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	256 GB
External Storage	None
Front Camera	10 MP Dual Pixel (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel (f/1.8) main camera 12 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera 64 MP (f/2.0) telephoto camera – 1.1X optical zoom, 3X hybrid zoom
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : WiFi-AC Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Ultra Wideband	No
NFC / MST	Yes
S Pen Support	No
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Proximity, Ambient Light
Audio	Dual stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	4,000 mAh
Charging	25 watt wired, 18 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	71.2 mm 161.7 mm 7.9 mm
Weight	169 g

Samsung Galaxy S21 : Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes in four colour options – Phantom Grey, Phantom White, Phantom Pink and a new signature colour, Phantom Violet.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus : Launch Price List

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes in two variants globally, with these prices :

8 GB + 128 GB : US$799.99 / £769 / A$1249
8 GB + 256 GB : US$849.99 / £819 / A$1349 / S$1248 / RM3699

Here are some online purchase / pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM3,699
Singapore : S$1,248
United States : $799.99
United Kingdom : £769
Australia : A$1,247

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Samsung Exynos 2100 : What You Need To Know!

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Samsung just unveiled their Exynos 2100 – the 5G mobile platform which will debut in their new Galaxy S21 smartphones!

Here is what you need to know about the new Samsung Exynos 2100 mobile SoC!

Samsung Exynos 2100 : Official Presentation

Let’s start with the official Samsung Exynos 2100 presentation.

This presentation broadcast globally as part of the Exynos On 2021 event, just one day before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S21 smartphones.

Samsung Exynos 2100 : What You Need To Know!

The Exynos 2100 is Samsung’s first 5G-integrated flagship mobile platform, fabricated on the latest 5 nm EUV (Extreme Ultra-Violet) process node.

The finer 5 nm process lets it deliver up to 20% lower power consumption, or 10% better performance, than its older 7 nm predecessor.

New Tri-Cluster CPU Architecture

The Samsung Exynos 2100 uses a new tri-cluster CPU architecture, featuring :

a new powerful Arm Cortex-X1 core running at up to 2.9 GHz,
three sustained performance Arm Cortex-A78 cores running at up to 2.8 GHz, and
four power-efficient Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 2.2 GHz

Faster Graphics

The Samsung Exynos 2100 comes with the Arm Mali-G78 GPU, which delivers 40% better performance for gaming, and AR/VR or MR (mixed reality).

Faster AI

It also comes with a new triple-core NPU, which can process up to 26 trillion operations per second (TOPS), with twice the power efficiency of the previous generation.

Faster Memory

The Exynos 2100 supports LPDDR5 memory, with a peak memory speed of 51.2 GB/s.

In addition, Samsung says it has an improved cache and a stronger scheduler for better memory performance and utilisation.

Advanced Image Signal Processor

Its advanced image signal processor (ISP) supports camera resolutions of up to 200 megapixels (MP), and can connect up to six individual sensors.

With a multi-camera and frame processor (MCFP), this ISP can combine feeds from up to four cameras to :

improve zoom performance
enhance image quality for ultra-wide shots
reduce hand shake

With AI acceleration, the ISP can also recognise scenes, faces and objects, automatically adjusting the camera settings for optimal image quality and detail.

Integrated 5G Multi-Mode Modem

The Exynos 2100 has an integrated 5G multi-mode modem that supports :

5G : Sub-6 GHz and millimetre wave spectrums
4G LTE with 1024 QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) support
3G WCDMA
2G GSM / CDMA

This modem can download data at up to 5.1 Gbps (sub-6GHz), and 7.35 Gbps (mmWave) with 5G networks; and up to 3 Gbps in 4G networks with 1024 QAM.

Samsung Exynos 2100 : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Exynos 2100
Fab Process	5 nm EUV
Processor	1 x Arm Cortex-X1 core (2.9 GHz) 3 x Arm Cortex-A78 cores (2.8 GHz) 4 x Arm Cortex-A55 cores (2.2 GHz)
GPU	Arm Mali-G78
AI Processor	Triple-Core NPU (26 TOPS)
Memory Support	LPDDR5 (51.2 GB/s)
Storage Support	UFS 3.1 / UFS 2.1
Connectivity	5G (sub-6GHz / mmWave) 4G LTE (1024 QAM) 3G WCDMA 2G GSM / CDMA
Camera Support	200 MP (rear)
Video Encoding	4K @ 120 fps
Video Decoding	8K @ 60 fps

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2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked : Are You Ready?

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The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is almost here! Are you ready for the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones?

While we wait for the official launch on 14 January 2021, here is everything we know about the S21 series so far!

2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked : Are You Ready?

Samsung is kicking off 2021 with a big bang on January 14 – the first Galaxy Unpacked of the year!

Unlike previous years, they are going to announce their latest Galaxy S21 smartphones on the last day of CES 2021, instead of during Mobile World Congress in February or March.

Like the 2021 Samsung TV first look, this will be a global event that will be streamed online on the official Samsung website.

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will be broadcast globally on www.samsung.com (www.samsung.com/my here in Malaysia) at 11 PM (GMT+8) on 14 January 2021.

If you register your interest at https://www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/ by 14 January 2021, you will be entitled to redeem a FREE Samsung Galaxy Fit2 worth RM179 when you pre-order any Galaxy S21 smartphone!

2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked : What We Know So Far!

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will be the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series of smartphones. Here is what we know so far… based on what’s been leaked.

Three Galaxy Galaxy S21 Models

Samsung will offer three models :

6.2-inch Galaxy S21
6.7-inch Galaxy S21+ (Galaxy S21 Plus)
6.8-inch Galaxy S21 Ultra

Displays

All three models will come with a Dynamic AMOLED display, with dynamic refresh rates of up to 120 Hz.

Galaxy S21 : 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1080 x 2220, 120 Hz)
Galaxy S21+ : 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1080 x 2220, 120 Hz)
Galaxy S21 Ultra : 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1440 x 2960, 120 Hz)

Performance

All three Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone models will either use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, or the Samsung Exynos 2100.

Geekbench 5 Scores	Single Core	Multi Core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	1,135	3,794
Samsung Exynos 2100 (Rumoured)	1,108	3,963

Samsung will offer memory options of 8 GB to 12 GB (Ultra), and storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB (Ultra).

Unlike the S20 series, the S21 series is rumoured NOT to come with a microSD card slot at all. 🙁

Front Camera

We believe the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will both come with a 10 MP front camera, in a central punch hole.

Only the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a higher-resolution 40 MP front camera.

Front Cameras

Both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will come with a triple camera system :

12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
64 MP telephoto camera

Only the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a significantly better quad-camera system, with a laser autofocus system :

108 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
10 MP telephoto camera (3X zoom)
10 MP telephoto camera (10X zoom)

S Pen Stylus

The Samsung Galaxy S21 will not have an integrated S Pen, like the Galaxy Note20 series.

However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will support an external S Pen, with an optional case with a storage slot.

Battery

The three models will come with different battery sizes :

Galaxy S21 : 4,000 mAh
Galaxy S21+ : 4,800 mAh
Galaxy S21 Ultra : 5,000 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Launch : Get Ready!

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones are almost here! Are you guys ready for it?

While we wait for the official launch, here is everything we know about it so far!

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series Launch : Get Ready!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series of smartphones is scheduled to launch on 14 January 2021 – on the last day of CES 2021.

This is unlike previous years, when they would launch it during Mobile World Congress in February or March.

This time, it’s as if Samsung wanted to quickly kick off a fresh start for their smartphones on a new year!

Like the 2021 Samsung TV first look, this will be a global event that will be streamed online on the official Samsung website.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series : What We Know So Far!

Until the Samsung Galaxy S21 series launches, here is what we know so far… based on what’s been leaked.

Three Models

Samsung will offer three models :

6.2-inch Galaxy S21
6.7-inch Galaxy S21+ (Galaxy S21 Plus)
6.8-inch Galaxy S21 Ultra

Displays

All three models will come with a Dynamic AMOLED display, with dynamic refresh rates of up to 120 Hz.

Galaxy S21 : 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1080 x 2220, 120 Hz)
Galaxy S21+ : 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1080 x 2220, 120 Hz)
Galaxy S21 Ultra : 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1440 x 2960, 120 Hz)

Performance

All three Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone models will either use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, or the Samsung Exynos 2100.

Geekbench 5 Scores	Single Core	Multi Core
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888	1,135	3,794
Samsung Exynos 2100 (Rumoured)	1,108	3,963

Samsung will offer memory options of 8 GB to 12 GB (Ultra), and storage options of 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB (Ultra).

Unlike the S20 series, the S21 series is rumoured NOT to come with a microSD card slot at all. 🙁

Front Camera

We believe the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will both come with a 10 MP front camera, in a central punch hole.

Only the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a higher-resolution 40 MP front camera.

Front Cameras

Both the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ will come with a triple camera system :

12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
64 MP telephoto camera

Only the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with a significantly better quad-camera system, with a laser autofocus system :

108 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera
10 MP telephoto camera (3X zoom)
10 MP telephoto camera (10X zoom)

S Pen Stylus

The Samsung Galaxy S21 will not have an integrated S Pen, like the Galaxy Note20 series.

However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will support an external S Pen, with an optional case with a storage slot.

Battery

The three models will come with different battery sizes :

Galaxy S21 : 4,000 mAh
Galaxy S21+ : 4,800 mAh
Galaxy S21 Ultra : 5,000 mAh

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2021 Samsung TV First Look : What Could They Reveal?

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Samsung is slated to reveal their 2021 range of TV models at CES, but ahead of that, they are going to give everyone a sneak peek of sorts!

Could it be MicroLED (again)? Or Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED)? Tell us what YOU think!

2021 Samsung TV First Look : What Could They Reveal?

Samsung is slated to launch their 2021 range of TV models at CES 2021, with a press conference at 9 AM on 11 January 2021.

However, it looks like they will give us all a sneak peek of their new VD (Visual Display) technology on 7 January 2021 at 12 AM (GMT+8) here in Malaysia.

The global unveiling will be streamed online at the official Samsung website.

2021 Samsung TV First Look : MicroLED or QD Display?

Although Samsung isn’t telling us what they will showcase in the 7 January 2021 First Look, we believe it will be their MicroLED TV technology.

It first debuted in the 2019 The Wall – which won the 2019 Display of the Year Award. But this is a freaking expensive TV that is virtually a technology demo with a very niche market.

We believe that Samsung will “unveil” MicroLED as the new mainstream display technology for home entertainment enthusiasts to aspire to.

Unlike current LED TVs, a MicroLED TV will have a panel that uses microscopic LEDs as display pixels. This would allow for phenomenally high brightness and infinite contrast, with very wide colour gamut.

Samsung also claims that their new MicroLED technology can last for up to 100,000 hours.

They actually launched a new 110-inch MicroLED TV in South Korean on 10 December 2020, which they plan to launch globally in Q1 2021.

Priced at KRW 170 million (about US$157,000 / £115,000 / RM629,000), it has a 4K resolution with a built-in Majestic Sound System and a 5.1-channel speaker system.

On the other hand, Samsung may be unveiling their QD-OLED display – a hybrid of OLED and Quantum Dots, which they plan to start producing this year.

Samsung Display will invest 13.1 trillion won by 2025 to build “Q1 Line,” the world’s first QD display mass production line at Asan Campus. The new line is scheduled to start production in 2021 with an initial 30,000 sheets (8.5 generations) and will produce a huge QD display of 65 inches or larger.

This QD-OLED hybrid display would deliver higher brightness and wider colour gamuts, with incredible contrast ratios.

Best of all – it will be easier to manufacture, which means lower production costs, and lower prices for consumers.

On the other hand, Samsung is only kicking off QD-OLED manufacturing this year… which means this may not be ready for primetime yet.

So what do YOU think? Will Samsung be unveiling MicroLED or QD-OLED on 7 January 2021?

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Samsung Galaxy A42 : Affordable 5G Smartphone!

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Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy A42 – an affordable 5G smartphone for the new normal.

Take a look at what the Samsung Galaxy A42 offers, and find out if this is the 5G smartphone for you!

Samsung Galaxy A42 : Affordable 5G Smartphone!

The Samsung Galaxy A42 is a new mid-range 5G smartphone, with a large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, and a quad camera system.

Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G platform, it promises to offer smooth gaming and speedy 5G connectivity (when it becomes available in your area).

Large Display

The Samsung Galaxy A42 has a large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, with a HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.

Performance

Its Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G platform offers two high-speed Kryo 570 Gold cores running at 2.2 GHz, and six sustained-performance Kryo 570 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz.

It also has an Adreno 619 GPU, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal flash storage. But if you need additional storage, you can add a microSD card for up to 1 TB of external storage.

Cameras

Concealed in the front display notch is a 20 MP selfie camera, with f/2.2 aperture.

At the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :

a 48 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture
a 5 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture

Security

In addition to an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Galaxy A42 also comes with Samsung Knox built-in.

Large Battery

To keep the Samsung Galaxy A42 running all day, it has a large 5,000 mAh lithium ion battery, that supports 15 watt fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy A42 : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy A42 5G
Display Size	6.6-inch Super AMOLED
Display Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 266 ppi
Protection	None
Operating System	One UI 2.5 (based on Android 10)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225)
Processor	2 x Qualcomm Kryo 570 Gold (2.2 GHz) 6 x Qualcomm Kryo 570 Silver (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 619
Memory	8 GB RAM
Storage Options	128 GB
External Storage	microSD (Up to 1 TB)
Front Camera	20 MP camera (f/2.2)
Rear Cameras	48 MP wide (f/1.8) 8 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2) 5 MP macro (f/2.4) 5 MP depth sensor (f/2.4)
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 + 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 2.0 Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Geomagnetic Light, Proximity
Audio	Dual stereo speakers 3.5 mm audio jack
Battery	5,000 mAh
Charging	15 watt wired
Width Height Thickness	75.9 mm 164.4 mm 8.6 mm
Weight	193 g

Samsung Galaxy A42 : Price + Deals

The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G has an official launch price here of RM 1,599 here in Malaysia, which is roughly US$395 / £292 / A$520 / S$525.

From now until 3 January 2021, every purchase will entitle you to a FREE Samsung Fast Car Charger.

Here are some online purchase options.

Malaysia : RM1,599 | RM1,599
United Kingdom : £349
Australia : A$629.95

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How Fast Can You Type On The Galaxy Tab S7 Keyboard?

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ come with a Book Cover with an integrated kickstand, S Pen compartment and keyboard.

While most tablets offer keyboard options, you will be surprised at just how fast you can actually type on the Galaxy Tab S7 keyboard! Take a look…

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Keyboard : What Is It?

The Samsung Book Cover Keyboard is an accessory for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ tablets.

It protects the tablet from damage, and comes with an integrated kickstand, S Pen compartment and keyboard.

Its two-piece design transforms your Galaxy Tab S7 or Tab S7+ tablet into a laptop, that quickly turns into a tablet whenever you want.

It is available for both Galaxy Tab S7 models. They only differ in their sizes (prices as of 14 December 2020):

Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S7+

Malaysia : RM799
Singapore : S$244 | S$258
United States : $229.95
United Kingdom : £154.09
Australia : A$285.69

Samsung Book Cover Keyboard for Galaxy Tab S7

Malaysia : RM499
Singapore : S$218 | S$224
United States : $145.94
United Kingdom : £154.09
Australia : A$264

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Keyboard : How Fast Can You Type On It?

To showcase how fast you can type on the Book Cover Keyboard, Samsung brought in expert stenographer Jongheon Im.

Stenographers are trained to type as fast as a person speaks, so they need to be very fast!

In this video, Im is asked to transcribe a minute of speech on two regular keyboards, and then on the Galaxy Tab S7+ with the Book Cover Keyboard.

While Im is most comfortable with the special stenography keyboard, she felt that it was more comfortable to type on the Book Cover Keyboard, than an actual laptop keyboard.

In the end, she managed to type at around 700 strokes per minute on the Book Cover Keyboard, compared to 670 strokes on a laptop keyboard.

Frankly, most of us would expect to type faster on a laptop keyboard than a tablet keyboard… but as our review pointed out – the Book Cover Keyboard is really nice to type on, especially with its 26% larger keycaps and 18.3 mm key pitch.

We highly recommend it for anyone who purchases the Galaxy Tab S7 or Galaxy Tab S7+ tablet.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 120Hz Refresh Rate Explained!

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One of the new features introduced in the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a 120 Hz refresh rate for its Super AMOLED display!

Find out what this 120 Hz refresh rate means, and how it allows for smoother scrolling and a more realistic gaming experience!

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : A Quick Primer!

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.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : 120 Hz Refresh Rate Explained

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.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Where To Buy?

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : Multiple Colours | Orange | White | Mint | Lavender | Navy
Singapore : Multiple Colour
United States : Red | Navy | Mint | Lavender | Orange | White
United Kingdom : Navy | Red | Lavender | Mint | Orange | White
Australia : White | Navy | Lavender

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Galaxy Watch Active 2 : RM250 Instant Rebate Deal!

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Samsung just announced a special RM250 instant rebate deal for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 Aluminium in November 2020!

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 : A Quick Primer

Introduced last year, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an active lifestyle smartwatch, with a slew of healthcare and activity monitoring features.

It is 5 ATM and IP68-rated and comes in two sizes – 44 mm and 40 mm, and in two styles :

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

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

It was recently upgraded with 7 additional features including :

Running Analysis + VO2 max
Fall Detection
Chat History + Photo View
Seamless Music + Scroll Capture

Galaxy Watch Active 2 : RM250 Instant Rebate Deal!

From now until 30 November 2020, every purchase of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 Aluminium will be entitled to a RM250 instant rebate deal!

Qualifying Models	Colour Options	RRP	Price After Instant Rebate
Galaxy Watch Active 2 – 40 mm, Aluminium	Pink Black	RM 999	RM 749
Galaxy Watch Active 2 – 44 mm, Aluminium	Pink Black	RM 1,099	RM 849

Here are some online purchase options in Malaysia :

And here are purchase options in other countries :

SG : 40mm BT Gold | 40mm BT Silver | 40mm UA Edition | 40mm LTE SS | 44mm LTE SS
US : 40mm BT Gold | 44mm BT Black | 40mm LTE Gold | 44mm LTE Black
UK : 40mm BT Gold | 40mm BT Black | 44mm BT Silver | 44mm BT Black
AU : 44mm BT Gold | 44mm BT Black

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Sony IMX555 Main Camera

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Price + Availability

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

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

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

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : Mystic Bronze | Mystic Black
Singapore : Mystic Bronze | Mystic Black
United States : Mystic Bronze | Mystic Black
United Kingdom : Mystic Bronze | Mystic Black

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : How Good Is Its Camera?

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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 :

Malaysia : RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122)
United States : $699.99
United Kingdom : £699
Australia : A$999

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : Multiple Colours | Orange | White | Mint | Lavender | Navy
United States : Red | Navy | Mint | Lavender | Orange | White
United Kingdom : Navy | Red | Lavender | Mint | Orange | White
Australia : White | Navy | Lavender

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Hands-On Preview!

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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 :

Malaysia : RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122)
United States : $699.99
United Kingdom : £699
Australia : A$999

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : Multiple Colours | Orange | White | Mint | Lavender | Navy
United States : Red | Navy | Mint | Lavender | Orange | White
United Kingdom : Navy | Red | Lavender | Mint | Orange | White
Australia : White | Navy | Lavender

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Unboxing

Let’s unbox. the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and see what we find inside!

Here is what you will find inside the box :

One Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone
One 15 watt Samsung fast travel charger
One USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
One set of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G documents
One SIM tray pin

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE does not come with a free bumper case, or earphones.

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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.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Where To Buy?

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : Multiple Colours | Orange | White | Mint | Lavender | Navy
United States : Red | Navy | Mint | Lavender | Orange | White
United Kingdom : Navy | Red | Lavender | Mint | Orange | White
Australia : White | Navy | Lavender

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode Guide

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Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphones have a Night mode, which promises to deliver superior picture quality in very low light conditions!

Find out how to use Night Mode in the Samsung Galaxy Note20 family of smartphones!

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : What Is It?

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphones have a Night Mode that delivers unprecedented picture quality in low or dim lighting conditions.

When you take a photo using the Night Mode, it takes up to 30 photos in rapid succession, and intelligently combines them using multi-frame processing to produce one bright and clear photo.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : How To Use It?

Here is a quick guide on how to use the Night Mode on your Galaxy Note20 or Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphone :

Open the Camera app in your Galaxy Note20 / Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphone
Swipe to the left, and tap More.
Tap NIGHT, to enable the 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!

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : How Effective Is It?

Here is a shot taken by the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphone, with and without Night Mode.

We set up this scene, placing a dim and indirect light source at a distance on the right side. Perceptually, the picture on the left is close to what we see with our naked eye.

Without Night Mode, the scene is much darker.

Ice Bear appears a little blur and you can barely make out Grizzly’s right hand. The Minion’s hand being bitten by the crab is hardly visible too.

Darth Minion is the worst case scenario – you can’t even make out his shape, just white eyes and belt buckle.

But once you turn on Night Mode, look at how much brighter it looks!

Not only can you see Darth Minion clearly, you can even see the texture of the surface they are standing on clearly.

Ice Bear is sharper, and Grizzly’s right hand is now clearly seen. Even the Minion’s hand being bitten by the red crab is clearly visible.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Night Mode : Gua Tempurung

Take a look at some sample pictures we took inside Gua Tempurung, a massive cave system south of Ipoh.

Those who have been in there will know just how dark it really is, even with lamp posts placed along the way.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 : Where To Buy In Malaysia?

Samsung is offering these models with these specifications :

Samsung Galaxy Note20 (8 GB + 256 GB) : RM 3,899
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) : RM 4,299

Here are the direct online purchase links (desktop / mobile) for Malaysia :

Galaxy Note20 : Mystic Gray / Mystic Bronze
Galaxy Note20 5G : Mystic Green / Mystic Bronze / Mystic Gray

Here are the direct online purchase links (mobile) for Malaysia :

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G : Where To Buy In Malaysia?

Samsung is offering one model with these specifications :

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (12 GB + 256 GB) : RM 5,199

Here are the direct online purchase links (desktop / mobile) for Malaysia :

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

Here are the direct online purchase links (mobile) for Malaysia :

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