People have been sharing different messages on WhatsApp and Facebook, claiming that BeiDou will give every HUAWEI phone unlimited calls and Internet without a SIM card!
If u r able to change/ upgrade ur hp then u may want to consider Huawei devices.
Please buy Huawei hp because after the End of June 2020. All Huawei hp will be equipped with Huawei Own Satellite BEIDOU Chipset which will allow you to make Phone Calls and Internet DATA usages without any Charges for Life and No Sim Card is required. Save a lot of money in the long run??
Baidu is do much more powerful than old uncle Google. Baidu is the major driver for 5G, free satellite calls, wider coverage, higher speed, etc. Anyway no one can stop u fr using uncle Google if u so loved him using any type of hp (iOS, Android, Symbian of others)!! U can also VPN to tunnel into many networks & firewalls….!!
The most exciting thing is that Huawei’s mobile phones will be implanted with Beidou chips before June 2020.
No need to pay phone and data charges for life. After installing the chip, no card is required.
Since the chip is based on satellite communications, satellite signals can be received anywhere, which is beyond imagination!
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No, HUAWEI Phones Cannot Get FREE Calls + Internet From BeiDou!
HUAWEI offers some of the best smartphones in the market, but these claims are truly “out of this world”.
There is NO WAY that any smartphone, from HUAWEI or any other brand, that can make free calls or receive free Internet connectivity through BeiDou satellites.
These are just fake news created by the Chinese 50 Cent Army / Little Pink Army.
Fact #1 : BeiDou Is A Navigation Satellite System
BeiDou is China’s own satellite positioning and navigational system, functionally similar to GPS, GLONASS and Galileo.
So far, the Chinese have launched 59 satellites, from three generations.
Fact #2 : Final BeiDou-3 Satellite Launched In June 2020
The June 2020 date likely refers to the launch of the final BeiDou-3 satellite, which completes the BeiDou-3 satellite constellation.
The original BeiDou-1 satellites were decommissioned at the end of 2012.
Fact #3 : Smartphones Have Supported BeiDou For Years
The first smartphones to support BeiDou were introduced in 2013. It’s not like BeiDou is only being introduced after June 2020.
Fact #4 : HUAWEI Supports Multiple Satellite Systems
HUAWEI, like many other brands, have long introduced multi-constellation support for navigational signals.
Their smartphones not only support GPS, but also BeiDou, GLONASS, and Galileo, switching to whichever satellite system offers the best performance or accuracy.
Fact #5 : BeiDou Is Supported By Foreign Mobile Platforms
BeiDou civilian signals can be used by foreign mobile platforms, and are in fact supported by Samsung Exynos and MediaTek mobile platforms.
So many non-HUAWEI smartphones use chipsets that support BeiDou.
Fact #6 : BeiDou Cannot Provide Calls / Internet Connectivity
BeiDou is primarily a global positioning satellite system, with limited communications capability – just short messaging services (SMS).
However, only the military (or related security services like civil defence) are given access to the BeiDou SMS service, using special satellite phones.
Civilian devices, like HUAWEI smartphones, can only use its positioning services, and have NO ACCESS to any communications capability.
A CGTN news report is probably responsible for this misunderstanding (watch our video above).
Fact #7 : Calls + Internet Still Require A SIM Card / eSIM
While the HUAWEI P40 series smartphones support eSIM, other HUAWEI smartphones still require a physical SIM card.
But whether your smartphone uses a physical SIM card or eSIM, it needs some sort of SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) number to obtain call and Internet services from your mobile service provider.
Fact #8 : HUAWEI Offers A Free Video Call Service
HUAWEI introduced a new video call feature called MeeTime, which allows all HUAWEI devices to make video calls for free.
However, MeeTime requires Internet connectivity, and no, HUAWEI is not giving you free Internet connectivity to use MeeTime.
Seriously, no one can give you free Internet connectivity. Not even Apple.
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vivo Malaysia is offering AWESOME deals during the LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – happening THESE TWO DAYS!
So check out these great offers, and grab them before the clock runs out!
AWESOME vivo Deals During LazMall Super Brand Spotlight!
During the 2-day LazMall Super Brand Spotlight – from 9 May until 10 May 2021 – you will be able to purchase a vivo smartphone for as low as RM 359, and redeem exclusive gifts worth RM 498 and vouchers worth up to RM 100!
In addition, the first 1,000 customers who spend RM599 and above will receive a Raya mystery gift worth RM299!
The next 1,000 customers will receive a power bank, or wireless earphones worth RM59!
If you purchase the new vivo V21, vivo V21e or Y20s G smartphone, you will receive these free gifts too :
a Macaron Earphone / Wireless Earphone
1 year extended warranty
1 year screen crack protection
AWESOME Discount Vouchers!
Those who purchase any product from the vivo Malaysia official store on LazMall will be able to redeem these exclusive discount vouchers :
RM100 minimum spend : RM 10 voucher
RM499 minimum spend : RM 30 voucher
RM699 minimum spend : RM 50 voucher
RM999 minimum spend : RM 70 voucher
There are also some Limited-Time Vouchers up for grab!
RM300 minimum spend : RM 15 voucher
RM1299 minimum spend : RM 80 voucher
RM2000 minimum spend : RM 100 voucher
Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat Campaign!
With every purchase of a vivo smartphone worth RM500 and above during the vivo Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat campaign period, you will stand a chance to win prices worth up to RM68,888, including :
OSIM Family Bundle
40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV
Cash prizes of RM 10 to RM 200!
V21e Like, Share + Win!
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Be amongst the first in Malaysia to try out the new vivo V21 series at their Superday Roadshow, and these special deals at the roadshows!
vivo V21 Series Superday Roadshow Deals!
The vivo V21 Series Superday Roadshow just kicked off at two locations, with some great deals!
Plaza Low Yat : 3 May until 9 May, 11 AM to 9 PM daily, and
Central i-City Mall : 5 May until 9 May, 10:30 AM to 10 PM daily
Both roadshows not only offer you the chance to try out the new vivo V20 Series smartphones, you can also participate in the Superday roadshow game stations to win attractive prizes!
These roadshows also offer you the opportunity to discuss with sales representatives about vivo’s device trade-in program.
In addition, the first 50 customers on 5 May will be able to purchase the latest vivo Wireless Sport Lite (worth RM159) at just RM 9 to RM 59!
Meanwhile, if you purchase any vivo smartphone worth RM500 and above, you can take part in the vivo “Hati Rapat, Raya Berkat” spin and win contest, where you can win exciting prizes worth up to RM 68,888!
Finally, any purchase of the vivo V21 Series smartphone during the Superday Roadshow will come with a 1-year extended warranty, 1-year screen crack protection, as well as exclusive gifts worth up to RM 360!
Those are really some great deals at that vivo V21 Superday Roadshow!
vivo V21 + V21e Smartphones : 44 MP Selfie FTW!
Both vivo V21 and V21e smartphones offer a phenomenal 44 MP front camera as their killer feature. Let’s take a look at their key features :
Performance
The vivo V21 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the V21e runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G.
They both have 8 GB of RAM, with the ability to expand it with 3 GB of Extended Memory (virtual memory).
They both come with 128 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card.
44 MP Selfie Camera
Both smartphones come with a 44 MP selfie camera, with a wide f/2.0 aperture; and support for Super Night Selfie and AI Night Portrait.
The higher-end vivo V21 boasts two world leading features :
its 44 MP selfie camera supports optical image stabilisation (OIS), which allows you to take super-steady photos and videos even while walking!
it is the first phone to feature Dual Selfie Spotlight, for radiant selfies even in low light conditions!
Triple Rear Cameras
Both models feature the same triple camera setup – a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP macro camera.
The higher-end vivo V21 main’s camera has a slightly wider f/1.79 aperture, compared to f/1.89 for the V21e.
6.44-inch AMOLED Display
They both come with a 6.44-inch AMOLED display, which is HDR10 certified.
The higher-end vivo V21’s display is brighter at 500 nits, and comes with a higher 90 Hz refresh rate.
Large Fast-Charging Battery
Both models run on a large 4,000 mAh battery, which supports 33 watt fast charging. And yes, they both come with the 33 watt charger in box!
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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)
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.
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.
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The OPPO Reno5 Pro comes with 12 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. The larger storage capacity is important, because it does not support external storage through a microSD card.
Cameras Galore
The OPPO Reno5 Pro has a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.4 aperture. Despite its high resolution, it only supports 1080p video recording, at up to 30 fps.
In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :
a 64 MP main camera, with f/1.7 aperture
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture
The 64 MP main camera can record videos at up to 4K @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 60 fps.
Beyond that, OPPO is trying to promote their new Dual-View capability, which combines videos from both the front and rear cameras.
5G Connectivity
5G connectivity is a key selling point for the OPPO Reno5 Pro, which supports both 5G SA (Standalone) and 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) modes.
However, you are unlikely to be able to actually utilise this capability for quite some time, as the 5G rollout will take years.
Small Fast-Charging Battery
The OPPO Reno5 Pro has a small 2,175 mAh battery, but it supports 65 watt SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging capability.
And yes, it comes with the charger in-box.
OPPO Reno5 Pro : Specifications Compared
Here is our comparison of the key specifications of the Reno5 Pro with its cheaper brother, the Reno5 :
Specifications
Reno5
Reno5 Pro
Model
CPH2145
CPH2201
Display
6.4-inch AMOLED
6.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density
410 ppi
402 ppi
Colour Gamut
93% DCI-P3
135% sRGB
97% NTSC
100% sRGB
Display
Brightness
430 nits to 600 nits
500 nits to 800 nits
Display
Features
90 Hz refresh rate
180 Hz sampling rate
Protection
None
Operating System
ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform
Qualcomm
Snapdragon 765G
MediaTek
Dimensity 1000+
Memory
8 GB
12 GB
Storage Options
128 GB
256 GB
External Storage
None
Front Camera
32 MP (f/2.4)
Rear Cameras
64 MP (f/1.7) main camera
8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera
2 MP (f/2.4) macro camera
2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Connectivity
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : WiFi-5
Bluetooth : BT 5.1
USB : Type C
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : WiFi-6
Bluetooth : BT 5.1
USB : Type C
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OPPO just launched their Reno5 smartphone, offering consumers a mid-range 5G and 64 MP camera combo!
Take a look at what the OPPO Reno5 offers, and find out if it’s worth the price!
OPPO Reno5 Smartphone : 5G + 64 MP Camera Combo!
OPPO is introducing the Reno5 as their most affordable 5G smartphone, paired with a 64 MP camera system.
Let’s start with this presentation on the OPPO Reno5.
AMOLED Display
The OPPO Reno5 comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
This display has a rather high colour gamut of 135% sRGB, when set to the Vivid mode, with a maximum brightness of 600 nits.
You can toggle between a 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate, and the display has a 180 Hz sampling rate.
Mid-Range Performance
The OPPO Reno5 is powered by the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, which has eight CPU cores :
1 x Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.4 GHz
1 x Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76) core @ 2.2 GHz
6 x Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55) cores @ 1.8 GHz
They are paired with the Qualcomm Adreno 620 GPU, which is clocked 10% higher than the older Snapdragon 765.
Memory + Storage
The OPPO Reno5 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The limited storage may be an issue, because it does not support external storage through a microSD card.
Cameras Galore
The OPPO Reno5 has a high-resolution 32 MP front camera, with an f/2.4 aperture. Despite its high resolution, it only supports 1080p video recording, at up to 30 fps.
In the back, it has a quad camera system that consists of :
a 64 MP main camera, with f/1.7 aperture
an 8 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 2 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 2 MP depth sensor, with f/2.4 aperture
The 64 MP main camera can record videos at up to 4K @ 30 fps, or 1080p @ 60 fps.
Beyond that, OPPO is trying to promote their new Dual-View capability, which combines videos from both the front and rear cameras.
5G Connectivity
5G connectivity is a key selling point for the OPPO Reno5, which supports both 5G SA (Standalone) and 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) modes.
However, you are unlikely to be able to actually utilise this capability for quite some time, as the 5G rollout will take years.
Small Fast-Charging Battery
The OPPO Reno5 has a small 2,150 mAh battery, but it supports 65 watt SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging capability.
And yes, it comes with the charger in-box.
OPPO Reno5 : Specifications Compared
Here is our comparison of the key specifications of the Reno5 with its more expensive brother, the Reno5 Pro :
Specifications
Reno5
Reno5 Pro
Model
CPH2145
CPH2201
Display
6.4-inch AMOLED
6.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density
410 ppi
402 ppi
Colour Gamut
93% DCI-P3
135% sRGB
97% NTSC
100% sRGB
Display
Brightness
430 nits to 600 nits
500 nits to 800 nits
Display
Features
90 Hz refresh rate
180 Hz sampling rate
Protection
None
Operating System
ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11)
Platform
Qualcomm
Snapdragon 765G
MediaTek
Dimensity 1000+
Memory
8 GB
12 GB
Storage Options
128 GB
256 GB
External Storage
None
Front Camera
32 MP (f/2.4)
Rear Cameras
64 MP (f/1.7) main camera
8 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide camera
2 MP (f/2.4) macro camera
2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
Connectivity
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : WiFi-5
Bluetooth : BT 5.1
USB : Type C
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : WiFi-6
Bluetooth : BT 5.1
USB : Type C
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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)
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A WhatsApp message about heavy gadget use KILLING kids with radiation has gone viral.
Find out what’s going on, and what the FACTS really are! 🤔
Claim : Heavy Gadget Use Is Killing Kids With Radiation!
This is the WhatsApp message that has gone viral, and is being furiously shared by alarmed parents.
🙏✍️
A very IMPORTANT & SERIOUS message.
Please kindly read till the end with out skipping.
Most of your kids will be attending online classes and addicted to gadgets, please be very careful. I am writing about the current happening.
My very close, best friend’s younger sister son is studying
12th standard a very bright student from his childhood,and only son to my friend’s sister.
His online classes starts daily at 10am so laptop is on by 9am. Due to peer school pressure with the online classes going on, he used to either be on laptop or mobile atleast till 10pm daily, No physical activity at all, no one to play due to COVID-19 fear and being single child,in their family.
On Tuesday 27/10/2020, morning, he was saying he was not feeling well, 2 days prior to that he had mild pain on his left hand. No one took that seriously. On Tuesday, he was saying he doesn’t want to attend on line classes and wanted to be with parents’. Parents were surprised and asked him to take rest. He tried to sleep but was not able to, he asked his father not to go to office. His father asked if we should go to hospital, child said everywhere there is corona which hospital to go, I will be alright after a good sleep. He asked his father to go to work. He said he was very hungry and asked his mother to feed him dosa. He again tried to sleep but could not, then around afternoon, he called his father to come home immediately and take him to hospital. His father came home within 15 min and the son came and hugged him and said take me to hospital.
By the time he started the car, child collapsed. They rushed to a hospital 4 km away and doctor checked for pulse it was not there. They tried CPR and the heart started to function. They took all scans and found the child was brain dead.They tried all medication till Saturday31/10/2020 morning ,and finally decided to remove the ventilator.
He is now no more.
‼️A case of BRAIN DEAD‼️
Pathetic thing is that hospital has handed over the body to police since the child was unconscious when brought to hospital and in his teens. They will hand over the body only after postmortem and corona test. So not sure if they would get it today 31/10/2020, or tomorrow,01/11/2020.
Doctor said this is 05th such case during
The past 20days, Heavy usage of gadgets, radiation has affected the brain and stopped the supply of oxygen.
Use GADGETS sparingly, Avoid earphone/headset to the maximum extent possible.
🙏 Humble request to all parents, guardians, please take care of your kids, teenage boys, girls,Ask them to read only hard copy books and no gadgets except for attending classes
I felt this is very useful important message, so Iam forwarding to all my what’s app contacts, relations,well wishers,all near and dear.
🙏A very humble request to all, kindly forward this message to all your
Contacts and there by save Precious “LIFE”
✍️🙏🙏🏼🙏🏻
Forwarded as Received
Heavy Gadget Use Killing Kids With Radiation : The FACTS!
NO, heavy gadget use is NOT, repeat… NOT killing kids with radiation!
Here are the reasons why this is yet another fake story being circulated on the Internet to spread FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt).
Reason #1 : No Evidence The Case Even Exists
The story appears to originate in India, and is quite specific that the student died on 31 October 2020.
However, we could not find any reference to any Standard 12 student in India, being taken off the ventilator after being pronounced brain dead in October 2020.
While that does not mean that the case does not exist (India is a HUGE country), there is currentlyno evidence that this case actually exists.
Photo Credit : Idrees Abbas / SOPA Images / Sipa USA
Reason #2 : No Evidence Gadget Radiation Is Killing Kids
The claim that the doctor said that it was the 5th case during the past 20 cases is preposterous.
If that was true, it would have been major news, and would have been discussed in hospital mortality and morbidity conferences, and certainly covered by the mainstream media.
Yet, there is no mention of gadget radiation killing kids anywhere in the world.
Reason #3 : Radiation Cannot Stop Supply Of Oxygen
When brain death occurs as a result of ischaemia – the lack of oxygen supply to the brain, that is often due to :
bleeding in the brain from an AVM, or insult to the brain
blood clots blocking blood vessels in the brain
cardiac failure reducing blood flow to the brain
While high doses of radiation can cause brain damage, radiation per se cannot stop the supply of oxygen to the brain.
As the student was said to have no pulse on admission to the hospital, his brain death was likely due to a complete lack of blood supply to the brain after heart stopped beating.
Reason #4 : Electronics Have Low Radiation
All electrical devices produce small amounts of electromagnetic radiation. That means everything from your microwave oven to your television, not just laptops and mobile devices.
They all have to comply with the laws regarding electromagnetic radiation. Not because it’s dangerous to us, but because it would interfere with other electronics in your house.
Reason #5 : Electronics Have To Comply With SAR Limits
The US FCC limit for RF radiation from a mobile phone is 1.6 watts per kilogram, while the EU sets a higher limit of 2.0 watts per kilogram. Practically all smartphones have much lower SAR values (head) :
With smartphones emitting significantly lower RF radiation, it is unlikely for them to have any effect, much less kill kids or turn their brains into mush.
Reason #6 : RF Radiation Is Non-Ionising
The type of radiation emitted by electrical devices is radio frequency (RF) radiation, which is a type of non-ionising radiation.
Non-ionising radiation do not have enough energy to knock electrons from an atom, which means it cannot create free radicals that can damage our cells.
In fact, RF radiation has lower energy than visible light and infrared (heat) radiation!
So it would be quite impossible for RF radiation to kill anyone by destroying their brains.
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a high-speed Arm Cortex-A77 core running at 3.13 GHz,
three sustained-performance Arm Cortex-A77 cores running at 2.54 GHz, and
four low-power Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.05 GHz
two Big-Core NPUs + 1 Tiny-Core NPU
integrated HUAWEI Balong 5000 multi-mode 5G modem
Its Horizon Display has 88° curved edges on both sides, which supports virtual controls, even though it comes with physical volume control buttons.
This 6.75-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
The display has a pill-shaped punch hole, which conceals its 13 MP front camera (f/2.4 aperture) and a 3D depth sensor. It doesn’t have an LED flash but uses screen flash instead.
Arranged in its Space Ring design at the back, its Leica triple camera system is made up of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with an IR emitter at the top, with a pair of microphone and speakers.
A second set of microphone and speaker is located at the bottom, next to the USB Type C port and the hybrid SIM tray.
Its double-sided hybrid SIM tray supports either two nano SIM cards, or a single nano SIM card with a HUAWEI NM card. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro also supports an eSIM.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, and supports both 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It comes with a 66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge adaptor in the box, allowing for super-fast charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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a high-speed Arm Cortex-A77 core running at 3.13 GHz,
three sustained-performance Arm Cortex-A77 cores running at 2.54 GHz, and
four low-power Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.05 GHz
two Big-Core NPUs + 1 Tiny-Core NPU
integrated HUAWEI Balong 5000 multi-mode 5G modem
Its Horizon Display has 88° curved edges on both sides, which supports virtual controls, even though it comes with physical volume control buttons.
This 6.75-inch OLED display boasts a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
The display has a pill-shaped punch hole, which conceals its 13 MP front camera (f/2.4 aperture) and a 3D depth sensor. It doesn’t have an LED flash but uses screen flash instead.
Arranged in its Space Ring design at the back, its Leica triple camera system is made up of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with an IR emitter at the top, with a pair of microphone and speakers.
A second set of microphone and speaker is located at the bottom, next to the USB Type C port and the hybrid SIM tray.
Its double-sided hybrid SIM tray supports either two nano SIM cards, or a single nano SIM card with a HUAWEI NM card. The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro also supports an eSIM.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, and supports both 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It comes with a 66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge adaptor in the box, allowing for super-fast charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, and here is our unboxing experience!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is the mainstream model in the HUAWEI Mate 40 series, with a 6.76-inch display that has a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 – the world’s first 5nm 5G mobile platform, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
All that is powered by a 4,400 mAh battery, with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Unboxing Experience!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes in a black cardboard box. Let’s take a quick look at the box, before we unbox it :
At the end of the unboxing process, this was what we found inside the Mate 40 Pro box :
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro smartphone + TPU bumper case
Set of HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro documents (not shown here)
66 watt HUAWEI SuperCharge USB adaptor
USB Type A to USB Type C data and power cable
Pair of white HUAWEI USB Type C earphones
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
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We managed to get our hands on the Mystic Silver and Black colour options of the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro!
Take a look at both colour options, and let us know which YOU prefer!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is the mainstream model in the new Mate 40 series, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Colour Options
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro will be available in five colour options (from left to right) – Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Silver vs Black Colour Comparison
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is so new, it’s not available for sale yet, but we managed to get our hands on two of the five available colours.
Here is our video comparing the Mystic Silver and classic Black colour options :
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The HUAWEI Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9000E lay claim to being the world’s first 5G mobile SoC built on the 5 nm process technology.
Find out what HUAWEI’s latest and possibly last 5G platforms offer, and how they differ!
Kirin 9000 | Kirin 9000E : World’s First 5nm 5G Mobile SoCs!
The Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9000E are HUAWEI’s most powerful mobile SoCs (System on a Chip) – the brains of their new Mate 40 Series smartphones.
Fabricated on the latest 5 nm EUV process technology, they pack a whopping 15.3 billion transistors. That’s 30% more transistors than the Apple A14, which HUAWEI makes a point to note.
CPU Performance
They both have eight Arm Cortex cores, with a triple-tier architecture :
a boosted Arm Cortex-A77 core running at 3.13 GHz
three high-speed Arm Cortex-A77 cores running at 2.54 GHz
four low-power Arm Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.05 GHz
HUAWEI claims that they will deliver 10% better performance with 25% better power efficiency than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+.
GPU Performance
The Kirin 9000 has a 24-core Mali-G78 GPU that is supposedly 52% faster than the Snapdragon 865+, with 50% better power efficiency.
The Kirin 9000E has a 22-core Mali-G78 GPU, which should be slightly less powerful.
NPU Performance
The Kirin 9000 has 2 Big-Core NPUs and 1 Tiny-Core NPU that deliver up to 2.4X better performance with 2.5X better power efficiency than the Snapdragon 865+.
The Kirin 9000E has just 1 Big-Core NPU and 1 Tiny-Core NPU.
Integrated 5G Modem
Both mobile SoCs come with an integrated Balong 5000 multi-mode 5G modem.
HUAWEI claims it offers up to 5X faster upload speeds and 2X faster download speeds than the separate Snapdragon X55 modem that is paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+.
ISP Performance
They both also feature ISP 6.0 – their 6th generation image signal processor.
Compared to the Kirin 990, it offers 50% higher bandwidth, 48% better noise reduction capability, and better HDR video processing capability.
Kirin 9000 | Kirin 9000E : Specifications Compared
We created this table for an easier comparison of both mobile SoCs :
Specifications
Kirin 9000
Kirin 9000E
Fab Process
5 nm EUV
Transistors
15.3 Billion
CPU
1 x Arm Cortex-A77 (3.13 GHz)
3 x Arm Cortex-A77 (2.54 GHz)
4 x Arm Cortex-A55 (2.05 GHz)
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The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is a 6.76-inch smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9000 5 nm processor.
Here is what you need to know about it, including its specifications, price and availability!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is the top-of-the-line model in the new Mate 40 series, with a slightly larger 6.76-inch display.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, it offers a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a quad camera system at the back that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
an 8 MP periscope camera with 10X zoom and f/4.4 aperture,
a 12 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture, and
a ToF (Time of Flight) depth sensing camera.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Plus : Specification Comparison
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The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is a 6.76-inch smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9000 5 nm processor.
Here is what you need to know about it, including its specifications, price and availability!
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is the mainstream model in the new Mate 40 series, with a slightly larger 6.76-inch display and Kirin 9000 – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is an IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display that has a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch sampling rate.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.9 aperture,
a 20 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and
a laser autofocus system.
HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Specification Comparison
We created this table to make it easier for you to determine how the Mate 40 Pro compares against the other models :
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The HUAWEI Mate 40 is a 6.5-inch smartphone powered by the new Kirin 9000E 5 nm processor.
Here is what you need to know about it, including its specifications, price and availability!
HUAWEI Mate 40 : A Quick Primer!
The HUAWEI Mate40 is the baby of the new Mate 40 series, with a slightly small 6.5-inch display.
Built around the new Kirin 9000E – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, it offers a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is a slightly larger IP53-rated smartphone, with a 6.5-inch display and a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000E, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,200 mAh battery with support for 40 watt wired charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera, and a triple camera system at the back that consists of :
a 50 MP main camera, with 1.9 aperture
a 16 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture, and
an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture
HUAWEI Mate 40 : Specification Comparison
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HUAWEI just introduced the new Mate40 Series flagship smartphones, powered by the world’s first 5 nm mobile processors! Here is what you need to know!
HUAWEI Mate40 | Mate40 Pro | Mate40 Pro+
The HUAWEI Mate40 family consists of three flagship models – Mate40, Mate40 Pro and Mate40 Pro+.
Built around the new Kirin 9000 and Kirin 9000E – the world’s first 5 nm mobile platforms, they offer a new level of CPU, GPU and AI performance, with integrated 5G connectivity.
HUAWEI Mate40
The HUAWEI Mate40 is a slightly smaller IP53-rated smartphone, with a 6.5-inch display and a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000E, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,200 mAh battery with support for 40 watt wired charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera, and a triple camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 16 MP ultra-wide camera and an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom.
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro
The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 8 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a triple camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 20 MP ultra-wide camera, a 12 MP periscope camera with 5X optical zoom, and a laser autofocus system.
HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+
The HUAWEI Mate40 Pro+ is a slightly larger IP68-rated smartphone, with a 6.76-inch display and a resolution of 1344 x 2772 pixels.
Built around the Kirin 9000, it comes with 12 GB LPDDR5 memory, 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,400 mAh battery with support for 66 watt wired charging and 50 watt wireless charging.
It has a 13 MP front camera with a 3D depth sensor, and a quad camera system with a 50 MP main camera, 20 MP ultra-wide camera, 8 MP periscope camera with 10X zoom, a 12 MP telephoto camera with 3X optical zoom, and a ToF camera.
HUAWEI Mate40 | Mate40 Pro | Mate40 Pro+ : Specifications
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The end is almost here – Samsung Cloud will soon be gone, replaced by Microsoft OneDrive!
Here is what you need to know about Samsung Cloud’s shutdown process, and what you need to do.
Samsung Cloud Termination : What You Need To Know!
It is official. Samsung Cloud will be replaced by Microsoft OneDrive, and it starts with the termination of its Gallery Sync and Drive services.
Samsung Cloud users have all been notified about this move, and if you haven’t seen the notice yet, check your email spam folder.
Shutdown Process
Group 1
Group 2
– Gallery Sync + Drive stops working
– OneDrive migration available
– Data download available
5 October 2020 onwards
1 December 2020 onwards
– Gallery Sync and Drive no longer available
– OneDrive migration no longer available
– Premium storage subscription terminated
1 April – 29 June 2021
1 June – 30 August 2021
– Data download no longer available
30 June 2021
31 August 2021
Phase 1 : Limited Service
Depending on where you live, you will have until March 2021 (Group 1) or May 2021 (Group 2) to migrate your data to Microsoft OneDrive.
You can choose to download your data, or migrate to OneDrive.
If you choose to download your data, it will be completely deleted from Samsung Cloud 90 days after that.
If you select to migrate to OneDrive, your data stored in Samsung Cloud will be transferred to OneDrive, and deleted.
Phase 2 : Service Discontinued
From 1 April 2021 (Group 1) or 1 June 2021 (Group 2) onwards, Gallery Sync and Drive services will be disabled, and premium subscriptions automatically cancelled.
The OneDrive migration option will no longer be available, but you will still be allowed to download your data.
Phase 3 : Data Deleted
Samsung will give you until 29 June 2021 (Group 1) or 30 August 2021 (Group 2) to download your data, after which everything is deleted.
Samsung Cloud to Microsoft OneDrive Migration
You will receive a OneDrive integration notification in Gallery, My Files or the Samsung Cloud app, and opt to begin the process.
Alternatively, you can choose to begin the migration process through these apps :
Samsung Cloud app : More > Settings > Link with OneDrive
Gallery app : More > Settings > Cloud Sync or Switch to OneDrive
My Files app : More > Settings > Make the Switch to OneDrive
Once you start the process, follow these instructions :
Tap Move to OneDrive
Check “I agree to Samsung Cloud Service Changes”
Tap Connect
Tap Connect accounts and sign into your Microsoft OneDrive account
Let the data sync finish and then tap Done
Download Data From Samsung Cloud
You can download your Samsung Cloud data through the Download my data menu :
Samsung Cloud app : Download my data
Gallery : More > Settings > Download content from cloud
Once you start the process, you will have 90 days before the data is deleted completely in Samsung Cloud :
Tap Download my data
Select the data you want to download
Tap Download
Let the download process complete
You can check the download process in the notification bar. But note that if you choose to cancel, it will cancel the entire download process, and you will have to start afresh.
Samsung Cloud Termination Process : Country Grouping
This is done automatically, based on your Samsung account information.
Group 1 : Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Group 2 : Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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The new Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G smartphones come with a brand new camera system, with larger high-resolution sensors, and improved Space Zoom technology!
Let’s take a look at the new camera technologies in the Samsung Galaxy Note20 family of smartphones!
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series Camera : Ultra-High Resolution
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series smartphones come with new ultra-high resolution cameras :
the Galaxy Note20 has a 64MP telephoto camera, while
The ultra-high resolution photos they take allow you to zoom in, and crop a section you want, without losing any detail in that picture!
Samsung did not just increase the number of pixels on their sensors, they also greatly increased the sensor size. This increases the amount of light each pixel receives, so that they will deliver better image quality, even in low-light conditions.
Camera
Galaxy
Note10+
Galaxy
Note20
Galaxy
Note20 Ultra 5G
Main
(Wide Angle)
12 MP resolution 1/2.55-inch sensor
12 MP resolution 1/1.76-inch sensor
108 MP resolution 1/1.33-inch sensor
Ultra-Wide
16 MP resolution 1/3.1-inch sensor
12 MP resolution 1/2.55-inch sensor
12 MP resolution 1/2.55-inch sensor
Telephoto
12 MP resolution 1/3.6-inch sensor
64 MP resolution 1/1.72-inch sensor
12 MP resolution 1/3.6-inch sensor
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Camera : Nonacell Technology
The 108MP Samsung HM1 image sensor in the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G comes with Nonacell technology, which combines groups of nine pixels into much larger 2.4μm pixels.
This gives you a 12 MP picture instead of an 108 MP picture, but each pixel will receive 9X more light for much better clarity in low-light conditions!
In addition, Nonacell uses the Samsung ISOCELL Plus technology to dramatically reduce crosstalk, optical loss and light reflection that happens when pixels are combined.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Series Camera : Space Zoom Technology
The Samsung Space Zoom Technology combines their improved Hybrid Optic Zoom (Note20) or Optical Zoom (Note20 Ultra 5G), with AI multi-frame processing enhancements to give you incredible zoom ranges.
The Galaxy Note20 offers 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom, with 30X Space Zoom.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, on the other hand, offers 5X Optical Zoom, with 50X Space Zoom!
In addition to their incredible zoom ranges, the improved Samsung Space Zoom features smooth transitions between presets, and a manual zoom mode.
They both allow for more professional videos, with greater creative options.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 : Where To Buy In Malaysia?
Samsung is offering these models with these specifications :
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They both come with a new triple camera system in the rear, but with different cameras.
The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G not only comes with a 108 MP main camera, it has a 5X optical zoom camera.
The Galaxy Note20, on the other hand, has a higher resolution 64 MP telephoto camera, with 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom.
Cameras
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy Note20
Ultra 5G
Main Camera
12 MP camera (f/1.8)
108 MP camera (f/1.8)
Ultra Wide Camera
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
12 MP camera (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera
64 MP camera (f/2.0)
3X hybrid zoom
12 MP camera (f/3.0)
5X optical zoom
Laser AF System
NA
Laser Autofocus
Super Resolution Zoom
Both devices feature zoom cameras, but here is how they differ :
Galaxy Note20 offers 3X Hybrid Optic Zoom, with up to 30X Super Resolution Zoom.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G gives you 5X Optical Zoom, with up to 50X Super Resolution Zoom.
Their advanced zoom capabilities also extend to video recording, albeit up to 20X zoom for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, and 12X zoom for the Galaxy Note20.
The New S Pen
Both devices come with the new S Pen, which supports Air Actions and comes with a new lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hours of standby time.
There is a difference that many people may not realise. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G’s S Pen has an ultra-low latency of just 9 ms, while the S Pen for the Galaxy Note20 has a 26 ms latency.
The almost-instantaneous response time will give you the feel of working with an actual pen or pencil – an experience that artists will greatly appreciate.
Battery Capacities
The Galaxy Note20 has a 4,300 mAh battery, while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G comes with a slightly larger 4,500 mAh battery.
They both support 25 watt fast charging, and come with a 25 watt fast charger in the box.
Colour Options
Samsung is offering both devices in the signature Mystic Bronze colour, as well as two different colour options :
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We had the opportunity to get some hands-on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 smartphone in both colour options!
Join us for the unboxing and hands-on experience of the latest Samsung foldable smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : A Quick Primer!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the successor to the Galaxy Fold – the first Samsung foldable smartphone.
It is about the same size as the Galaxy Fold, but has a larger 7.6-inch Infinity Edge display, now protected by Ultra-Thin Glass; with a new dual-cam hinge mechanism.
In the front, it now sports a much larger 6.2-inch cover display, offering a smartphone experience without unfolding the device.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, it comes with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage, as well as a slightly larger 4,500 mAh battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes in a large black box, roughly twice the size of a regular Samsung smartphone box. Here is the official unboxing video by Samsung :
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Hands-On In Both Colour Options!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has the same design language as the Galaxy Note 20 smartphones, with two colour options.
The signature Mystic Bronze colour has a satin matte finish, which they call a haze finish. The Mystic Black colour, on the other hand, has a highly-reflective mirror finish.
The Cover Screen is now much bigger at 6.2-inch, and encompasses almost the entirety of the front.
The Main Screen is slightly larger in size, but appears significantly larger because the large notch at the upper right corner has been replaced by a tiny punch hole for the front camera.
You can see the crease along the centerline, but it appears to be less noticeable than in the Galaxy Fold.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 has two front cameras. The first is the 10 MP Cover Camera, with f/2.2 aperture. This is the “front camera” when the device is folded.
When it’s unfolded, the Display Camera becomes the front camera. It is also a 10 MP camera with f/2.2 aperture.
At the back, it comes with three cameras, supported by an LED flash, but no laser autofocus system like the Note20 Ultra.
Main Camera : 12 MP Dual Pixel sensor, f/1.8 aperture
Ultra-Wide Camera : 12 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture
Telephoto Camera : 12 MP sensor, f/2.4 aperture
The Power button (with an integrated fingerprint sensor) and Volume control buttons are located along the right edge.
The SIM tray is located on the left edge, right at the bottom.
The top is clean. You will only find a speaker and a microphone here.
At the bottom, you will only find the USB Type C port, with a second set of microphone and speaker ports.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 : Where To Buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is available globally from September 2020 onwards, at these recommended retail prices :
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The Mi 10T is a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera and an even lower price!
Find out what the Xiaomi Mi 10T offers, as well as its price and specifications!
Xiaomi Mi 10T : Cheaper 64MP Variant Of Mi 10T Pro!
The Mi 10T is a curious oddity. It is essentially a cheaper variant of the new Mi 10T Pro smartphone, with a 64 MP camera as the main differentiating feature!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform
Like the Mi 10T Pro and the Mi 10, the Mi 10T is built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, delivering flagship-class performance with eight Kryo 585 cores, and a Adreno 650 GPU.
Fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, it is also more power-efficient, running cooler and offering a longer battery life.
In the Mi 10T, it is paired with the X55 modem for 5G connectivity. It also supports 5G MultiLink, allowing it to connect simultaneously to 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi and mobile data.
Flat Display, Higher Refresh Rate
Xiaomi dropped the curved AMOLED display of the Mi 10, replacing it with a flat display with a higher 144 Hz refresh rate.
It has a lower peak brightness of 650 nits, but maintains its DCI-P3 colour gamut, support for HDR10, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
64 MP Camera with 8K Video Recording
The Mi 10T comes with a triple-camera system, which is comprised of :
a 64 MP main camera that supports 4-in-1 SuperPixel low-light capability, and 8K video recording,
a 13 MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.4 aperture,
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
Larger Battery With 33W Charging
The Mi 10T has a 5,000 mAh battery – just 5% larger than the Mi 10.
It supports 33W wired charging – slightly faster than the Mi 10, but drops the wireless charging capability.
Mi 10T vs Mi 10 : Specifications
In this table, we compare the Mi 10T against the Mi 10.
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, which offers the leading features of the Galaxy S20 at a more affordable price point, and here are its specifications, price and deals!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and up to 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications Comparison
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here are the Galaxy S20 FE’s official price list in various countries :
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Samsung just revealed the Galaxy S20 FE 5G which is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, and here are its price and pre-order deal for Malaysia!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : What’s Different?
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with the best features from the Galaxy S20 smartphone, in a streamlined premium design.
The Galaxy S20 FE has a slightly larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a much faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
It also comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform with 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 256 GB of storage capacity.
It now comes with a higher-resolution 32 MP front camera, but trades the 64 MP telephoto camera for an 8 MP telephoto camera. This telephoto camera has a 3X optical zoom, with 30X Space Zoom capability.
The Galaxy S20 FE is slightly thicker and heavier than the Galaxy S20, but comes with a larger 4,500 mAh battery with 12.5% longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Specifications In Malaysia
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE 5G against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
4,000 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
74.5 mm wide
159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick
69.1 mm wide
151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick
Weight
190 g
163 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Price + Pre-Order Deal In Malaysia
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here in Malaysia, it is priced at RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122).
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Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) – a refreshed version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone!
Here is EVERYTHING leaked so far about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE smartphone!
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Fan Edition
Scheduled for an official launch on 23 September 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) is an upcoming Lite version of the original Galaxy S20 smartphone.
It’s not just a cheaper mid-range version though, with some improvements over the Galaxy S20, like a large display with 120 Hz refresh rate and a larger battery.
The term Fan Edition, you may recall, was originally introduced for the revamped Galaxy Note 7.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : What Leaked So Far!
Ahead of its official launch, here is what we know so far about the Galaxy S20 FE :
It was originally called the Galaxy S20 Lite.
It will be available in 4G (SM-G780) and 5G (SM-G781) models
The 5G variant will be powered by the Snapdragon 865, and available in Europe as well as the US, Korea and China.
The 4G variant will be powered by the Exynos 990, and available in all the other countries.
It will come with a larger 6.5-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate, but a lower resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels
It will use Gorilla Glass 3 protection to save on costs
It will come with 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage
The front camera will be upgraded with a 32 MP sensor
The 3X telephoto rear camera will have an 8 MP sensor, instead of 64 MP
It will come with a large 4,500 battery – 500 mAh (12.5%) more than Galaxy S20
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will be CHEAPER than the Galaxy S20, with reports saying that it will have a starting price of US$750 (about £579 / A$1,026 / S$1019 / RM3099).
Samsung will offer it in six colour options – Navy Blue, Teal, Lavender, Red, White and Orange – which they revealed in their promotional images above. This confirmed Evan Blass’ leaked photo below.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE : 5G vs 4G
Here is a specification comparison of the 5G and 4G variants of the Galaxy S20 FE :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Model
SM-G781
SM-G780
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED display
– 1080 x 2400 pixels
– 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI 2.5
System Platform
Snapdragon 865
Exynos 990
Processor
1 x Kryo 585 Gold 3 x Kryo 585 Gold 4 x Kryo 585 Silver
2 x Exynos M5 2 x Cortex-A76 4 x Cortex-A55
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G77 MP11
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
Main : 12 MP Sony IMX555, f/1.8
Ultra-Wide : 12 MP, f/2.2
3X Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4
Connectivity
5G / 4G / 3G / 2G
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
In Display Ultrasonic
Audio
Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG
Battery
4,500 mAh battery
Charger
15 W fast charger
Dimensions
? mm wide
? mm tall
8.4 mm thick
Weight
190 g
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 FE against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S20
Model
SM-G781
SM-G981
Display
6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh
– HDR10 support
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 6
IP Rating
IP68 dust- and water-resistance
Operating System
Android Q with One UI
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 / Samsung Exynos 990
RAM
6 GB LPDDR5
8 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128 GB (UFS 2.1)
External Storage
microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB)
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2 aperture
10 MP, f/2.2 aperture
Rear Cameras
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X)
12 MP main camera
12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
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We had the opportunity to try out the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for some time… and here is our in-depth review of Samsung’s latest and greatest smartphone!
We will look at what’s new, and what it offers over the Galaxy Note10+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Find out if this is the Galaxy Note you have been waiting for!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Key Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the larger version of the Galaxy Note 20, designed for “enthusiasts who want the most powerful Galaxy device” they can buy.
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X curved display, with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and a pixel density of 496 ppi.
This display has a 120 Hz refresh rate, but the higher refresh rate can only be activated with the Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels. The maximum WQHD+ resolution can only run at 60 Hz.
But even at the 60 Hz refresh rate, the display has a 240 Hz touch rate and a maximum brightness of 1500 nits (very bright!), and supports HDR10+ colour.
Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is powered by the Samsung Exynos Octa 990 globally, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States.
Exynos 990
Snapdragon 865+
Process
7 nm EUV
7 nm N7P
CPU Cores
2 x Exynos M5 (2.7 GHz)
2 x Cortex-A76 (2.5 GHz)
4 x Cortex-A55 (2.0 GHz)
1 x Kryo 585 Gold (3.1 GHz)
3 x Kryo 585 Gold (2.4 GHz)
4 x Kryo 585 Silver (1.8 GHz)
It is kept cool by the world’s slimmest vapour chamber, but while that may ensure great performance, the chassis will get pretty toasty while running at full load.
5G Connectivity
While Samsung offers a 4G variant for about $100 (RM 400) less, our unit came with 5G connectivity built-in, courtesy of the Samsung Exynos Modem 5123 multi-mode 5G modem.
This is a separate multi-mode 5G modem, which offers transfer rates of up to 7.35 Gbps in mmWave, and 5.1 Gbps in sub-6GHz.
The downside of using a separate chip (instead of an integrated modem) is its higher power consumption, and thermal output. But unless there is 5G connectivity where you live, it is really irrelevant.
Front Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a 10 MP front camera with an f/2.2 aperture, in a centrally-located punch hole.
Even though it doesn’t come with the 40 MP sensor like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, its Samsung ISOCELL SAK3J1 sensor is capable of recording 4K video at 60 fps.
Triple Camera System
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a triple camera system that consists of :
a 108 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
a 12 MP telephoto camera, with f/3.0 aperture
The 12MP telephoto camera supports 5X optical zoom, and up to 50X Space Zoom. And the 108MP main camera is paired with an Advanced Hybrid Laser Autofocus System.
It also supports up to 8K video recording at 24 fps, as well as 720p video recording at up to 120 Hz, and a new Pro Video Mode, which introduces :
adjustable zoom speed, for smoother and more dramatic zoom action
adjustable audio source, letting you focus audio recording in a specific direction
– default, front, rear, USB and Bluetooth (with Galaxy Buds Live)
Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables the newly-announced Google Nearby Share feature – letting you share files by pointing at compatible devices.
UWB technology also allows it to function as digital keys. And in the future, Samsung will introduce SmartThings, which lets you locate objects using AR (Augmented Reality).
Hybrid SIM Tray
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a Hybrid SIM tray at the top. It allows you to either use two nano SIM cards, or one nano SIM card and a microSD card for additional storage.
Although our unit came with 256 GB of storage – more than enough for most users – we still recommend using a fast microSD card to store photos and videos recorded by its camera.
This ensures that your photos and videos can be retrieved even if you accidentally roll over the Galaxy Note 20 with a tank…
Improved S Pen
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with an improved S Pen with much lower latency (9 ms) than the Galaxy Note 20 (25 ms), and a lithium titanate battery that gives it 24 hour standby time.
The new S Pen will also support Anywhere actions – general Air actions that will work with any app :
Move Backwards
Home
Recent App
Smart Select
Screen Capture
Bigger Battery, Faster Charging
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 4,500 mAh battery, which is just a little larger than the Galaxy Note 10+‘s 4,300 mAh battery.
It supports 25W super fast charging, which lets it to recharge 50% of its battery capacity in just 30 minutes.
Wireless Samsung DeX
Naturally, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra supports Samsung DeX, which has been enhanced to support wireless projection. So yes, you no longer need a cable to use Dex!
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Photo Samples
Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra uses the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor, which is notable for its large 1/33-inch sensor size and ultra-high resolution of 108 MP.
But it defaults to 12 MP – combining nine pixels into one for better image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
At the default 12 MP resolution using the new HEIC file format, each 4000 x 3000 pixel picture has a file size of only about 2-3 MB.
Even using the HEIC file format, the full 108 MP resolution of 2000 x 9000 pixels has a much larger file size of 10-20 MB!
Here are 10 high-resolution unedited samples for you to check out. Click on them to load the full-sized photos, which you can also download to examine.
The pictures look really good at the default 12 MP, with great detail even if you blow them up 100%. You really don’t need to go full 108 MP.
The main camera has a very narrow depth-of-field, which makes for great background bokeh but can be very difficult to focus on the subject – a problem we noted with the Galaxy S20 Ultra camera.
However, the new laser autofocus system seems to greatly reduce the risk of getting out-of-focus pictures.
It lets the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra accurately determine the distance of objects at short distances, letting it better decide which object to focus on.
Even so, we recommend that you tap on the subject to ensure that the camera knows what you really want to focus on.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Video Samples
Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is capable of recording 8K video from its 108 MP main camera.
But it no longer has the 5 minute limit, and even supports electronic image stabilisation, as well as optical image stabilisation provided by the lens.
It retains the ability to switch between cameras, and the Camera app now lets you smoothly zoom all the way to 20X at 30 fps, with six preset steps – 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, 10x and 20x.
If you wish to record 60 fps videos (whether 1080p or 4K), then you are limited to a maximum zoom of 10x.
When you use the zoom presets, it no longer “jumps”, but transitions smoothly for a more professional effect.
However, the Camera app requires you to pinch to zoom before the zoom presets appear – a major hindrance that we hope they will soon correct.
Video Sample #1 : 20X Space Zoom
While you can zoom all the way to 50X for photos, Space Zoom is limited to 20X for videos.
The best image quality though is limited to 10X zoom. Beyond that, it starts to get blurry, and image stabilisation isn’t that good.
Video Sample #2 : 1080p vs 4K Space Zoom
In this video, we compare the 20X Space Zoom performance while recording at 1080p and 4K resolutions. At 8K, you are limited to just 6X zoom.
It seems to perform similarly well at both resolutions. Best image quality and stabilisation is seen at up to 10x zoom.
Video Sample #3 : Image Stabilisation At 1080p
Image stabilisation at 1080p is very good, with gimbal-like performance. When we stopped walking at the end, the hand shake is almost imperceptible.
Handheld video recording is excellent at 1080p, even without turning on Super Steady mode!
Video Sample #4 : Image Stabilisation At 4K
At 4K, vertical image stabilisation is very good, which almost eradicates the up and down movement of walking. However, panning appears rather jerkier than at 1080p.
Turning on Super Steady mode will smoothen things out, but drops the resolution to 1080p.
Video Sample #5 : Image Stabilisation At 8K
At 8K, there does not appear to be any electronic image stabilisation, but fortunately, most of the jerkiness is smoothened out by the optical image stabilisation provided by the lens.
While not as gimbal-like smooth as 1080p or 4K, the image stabilisation at 8K is decent enough.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Battery Life
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 :
So there you have it – increasing the display refresh rate on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra from 60Hz to 120Hz will reduce its battery life by about 25% or roughly 2.5 hours.
This is why Samsung does not allow you to lock the display at 120 Hz, but set it to Adaptive mode which switches to 120 Hz only when it helps to deliver a better experience.
If battery life is important, you can set the display to Standard mode, which sets the display to 60 Hz, giving you 2.5 hours (34%) longer battery life!
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Recharging Speed
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 25 watt fast charger. Let’s find out just how fast it recharges its 4,500 mAh battery.
With the display set to 60 Hz, it has a pretty good battery life : recharging ratio of 9:1. A general rule of thumb – for one of hour battery life, you just need to charge it for 6.5 minutes.
But if you keep the display set to 120 Hz, its battery life : recharging ratio drops to just 7:1. That means for one of hour battery life, you will need to charge it for 9 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Memory + Storage
All Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones come with 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory, of which 7 GB is free and available to use.
That’s really way more memory than you will ever need to use, since even high-end mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 use less than 1.2 GB of RAM!
Our review sample came with 256 GB of fast UFS 3.0 internal storage, of which just under 222 GB is free and available to use.
That’s enough to store some 70,000 photos, or 12 hours of 4K videos, or 6 hours of 8K videos. But should you run out of space, you can always add a microSD card for additional storage.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Work Performance : PC Mark
Note : We tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra against last year’s Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy S10+ devices, as well as the two fastest Qualcomm devices we have in the lab. We will update this article when we are able to get our hands on faster Qualcomm devices.
We tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.
That is quite a nice surprise, since Samsung Exynos has historically been rather poor at work performance.
However, the Snapdragon 865+ variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra should be about 17.3% faster than the Exynos 990 variant, based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
But if you can get the Snapdragon 865+ variant, that would be even faster, by about 5% in OpenGL, and 13% in Vulkan, based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Performance : AnTuTu
We then tested the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :
But yet again, if you can get the Snapdragon 865+ variant, it would be faster by 2% (OpenGL Physics) to 21% (Vulkan Graphics), based on our tests using the Galaxy Tab S7+.
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Processor variant aside, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is an impressive, if evolutionary upgrade, to last year’s Galaxy Note10+.
It comes with a better Dynamic AMOLED 2X display which boasts an incredibly bright 1500 nits panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
In addition to a faster and more power-efficient processor, it comes with faster and more power-efficient LPDDR5 memory.
It also comes with a refined triple camera system using the same 108MP sensor from the Galaxy S20 Ultra, but with a better 5X optical zoom lens, and a laser autofocus system.
However, most of the improvements are not easily discerned from its spec sheet. Things like :
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology
Wireless Samsung DeX projection
Improved S Pen with much lower latency and Anywhere actions
Adjustable camera zoom speed and audio source
Hence, Samsung has been trying to shift the focus away from the hardware differences from the Galaxy Note10+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra, to what the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can help users do.
That is true, of course – we use our smartphones to perform tasks, not run benchmarks. In that regard, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra offers capabilities that are simply not available in smartphones from other brands.
If you want a mini tablet-like work experience with a stylus, do you really have a better option than a Galaxy Note?
If you don’t need a stylus, but want a desktop-like work experience, your other choice is really the Galaxy S20 series.
But hardware still matters when we talk about its value proposition. As our Snapdragon 865+ vs Exynos 990 performance comparison shows, the Snapdragon 865+ is definitely a much faster mobile platform than the Exynos 990.
PCMark : +19.4% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (OpenGL) : +4.8% faster
Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) : +12.8% faster
Sling Shot : +8.2% faster
AnTuTu : +10.5% faster
Samsung appears to acknowledge this deficit by doubling the internal storage capacity of the Exynos 990 models.
Some have pointed out that while you can add storage via an microSD card, you can’t “add performance”.
But should this 10% average performance deficit really put you off the Exynos 990 variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Frankly, the average user is unlikely to notice the performance difference between the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865+ variants, even if you compare them side-by-side.
Even the most strenuous games and apps are designed to run well on mid-range platforms. So the performance advantage of flagship platforms is really more about future-proofing these days.
Arguably, the faster Snapdragon variant will let you hold onto the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra a little longer than the Exynos 990 variant. Maybe one cycle longer?
That’s why we are giving the Exynos 990 variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra our Reviewer’s Choice Award.
We would love to give the Snapdragon 865+ variant our Editor’s Choice Award, but sadly, it’s not available here in Malaysia… 🙁
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Where To Buy?
Malaysia
Here are the direct online purchase links in Malaysia :
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