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Unboxing + Setting Up The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5!

Is your brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 arriving soon? Take a look at what to expect inside the box, and just how easy it is to setup!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Unboxing : What’s In The Box?

When you get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, you will notice just how slim the box is. Inside, you will find only these items:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphone
Set of documents – quick start guide in two languages, and a warranty card
USB Type C to Type C cable
SIM card extractor pin

Despite supporting faster 25 watt charging, the Galaxy Z Flip5 does not come with any charger in the box. You won’t find any USB Type C earphones tuned by AKG either. Not even a TPU case to hold you over until you get a better case.

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How To Setup Galaxy Z Flip5 : Step-By-Step Instructions

It is very easy to setup the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 as a new device. However, please note that the Galaxy Z Flip5 setup process will take about 8 minutes or so.

Press the Power button to start up your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 smartphone.
It only will take 9 seconds to boot up for the first time.
In the Welcome screen, it will default to English (or the default language for your region).
If you need to change the language, tap on the current language, and select the language you prefer.
There is also an Accessibility option below the Start button for those who need it.
Once you’re ready, click Start to begin the setup process.
The first thing you need to do is agree to the EULA (End User Licence Agreement) and the Privacy Policy.
You can skip sending Samsung your Diagnostic Data.
In the next screen, you will have the option to migrate your settings and accounts from your existing device.
If you prefer to set up the Galaxy Z Flip5 as a new device, tap on the option to Set up manually.
Next, you will be asked to log into your Wi-Fi network for Internet connectivity.
Select your Wi-Fi network and key in the password to connect.
Once your Galaxy Z Flip5 connects to the Wi-Fi network, it will try to connect to the mobile network.
This is when you will be asked to insert a SIM card, or set up your mobile network using an e-SIM.
To do all that later, simply tap on the option to Set up later.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will now take about 23 seconds to get some stuff ready.
After that is done, you are given the option to copy your apps and data from your old smartphone.
This is a long process, which you can do now, or do it later after setting up the Galaxy Z Flip5.
To do it later, or set it up as a new device, simply tap on the Don’t copy option.
Now you will be asked to log into your Google Account, or create a new one.
To skip for now and do it after setting up the phone, click on Skip.
Next, you will be given the option of disabling certain Google services.
Generally, I would recommend leaving them enabled, except sending Google your usage and diagnostic data.
Now, you will be asked to protect your Galaxy Z Flip5 by selecting a preferred login method – Face recognition, Fingerprints, PIN, Password, or Pattern.
If you select the Face Recognition or Fingerprints option, you will need to select a secure screen lock method using Pattern, PIN or Password.
Next, you will need to go through the Face Recognition / Fingerprints training process.
Please note that the fingerprint sensor is built into the Power button on the right side.
After setting up your fingerprints, you will be asked if you would like to download the Smart Tutor app.
Despite its name, this is actually a remote access tool that allows Samsung support staff to remotely diagnose your device.
Tap Next to continue and install the app.
Now, you will be asked to log into your Samsung account, or create a new one.
You can choose not to use a Samsung account, or do it later.
Until you use a Samsung account though, you won’t be able to access certain Samsung services.
You will now have the opportunity to turn off certain Samsung apps and services.
These are all key features that will greatly impact your use of the Galaxy Z Flip5, so I recommend that you leave them all enabled.
Next, you will have the option of selecting either a Light or a Dark theme.
Select whichever you prefer and tap Next.
After that, you will be given a list of advice on how to take care of your Galaxy Z Flip5.
Arguably, the most important advice would be to avoid scratching the foldable display, or applying any film to the display.
You should also keep the Galaxy Z Flip5 away from credit cards and implanted medical devices.
Tap Next once you are done reading.

That’s it! You have successfully setup the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 as a new device!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 comes in four main colour options:

Graphite – legacy colour
Lavender – similar to Bora Purple, their signature colour for the Z Flip 4
Mint – new colour
Cream – new colour

In addition, Samsung will offer these four colours exclusively on their online store:

Gray
Blue
Green
Yellow

These are the available models and launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip5 :

8 GB + 256 GB : US$999.99 / £1,049 / A$1,649 / RM4,499
8 GB + 512 GB : US$1,199.99 / £1,149 / A$1,849 / RM4,999

Just in case you are wondering, the launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip5 only went up by RM100 (~US$22 / £17 / A$33 / S$29) over the launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Here are some online per-order and purchase options for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 :

United States : Amazon
United Kingdom : Amazon
Australia : Amazon
Singapore : Shopee | Lazada
Malaysia : Shopee | Lazada

Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 : Colour Comparison!

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Unboxing + First Impressions!

Samsung just sent me their new Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable smartphone, and here is my unboxing video, as well as my first impressions!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Unboxing : What’s In The Box?

I managed to get my hands on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable smartphone BEFORE it actually ships! Take a look at my unboxing video, and share it out!

In our unboxing video, you can see that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 package is sparse, and only consists of:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone
Set of documents – quick start guide in two languages, and a warranty card
USB Type C to Type C cable
SIM card extractor pin

As the unboxing video shows, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 does not come with any charger, or earphones. Not even a TPU case to hold you over until you get a better case.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 : My First Impressions!

Just before the launch, I was one of the few who had the rare opportunity to get my hands on not one, but four Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphones, which allowed us to do a proper colour comparison.

And now, I present to you – my own hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in all four key colours!

I apologise for the poor focus in the video – we are not allowed to use smartphones, and the Sony RX100 Mark IV camera I had to rely on has trouble focusing on close-up subjects.

Samsung maintained the same design from last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 4, so you may not be able to distinguish between the two models… until you turn it on.

Then you will realise that it has a much larger 3.4-inch front display, which is now called the Flex Window, instead of the Cover Screen. It is now much more useful. Not only can you check notifications, and send quick replies to text messages, it comes with 14 essential widgets out of the box!

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 has the same large 6.7-inch foldable display as the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which supports a Full HD+ resolution, and a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The difference this year lies in its No-Gap Flex Hinge and improved Ultra Thin Glass with a droplet fold, allowing the Galaxy Z Flip 5 to fold completely flat.

Like the previous models, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is IPX8 water-resistant, even though it is still not dust-resistant due to its hinge mechanism. It is protected on all sides by a tough Armour Aluminium frame, and on the back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Recommended : Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Preview In All 3 Colours!

On the left side, you will find the SIM card tray, which only supports a single nano SIM card. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 also supports an eSIM, so you can use up to a total of two SIMs.

At the bottom, you will find the USB port, as well as the speaker and microphone ports. On the right side are the Power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor, and the Volume control buttons.

In the front, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a punch hole camera hidden at the top of its foldable display. This is the same 10 MP camera from Galaxy Z Flip 4, albeit with a slightly larger f/2.2 aperture. So you can expect it to perform slightly better in low-light conditions.

At the back are the same two 12 MP cameras from the Galaxy Z Flip 4 – a main camera with f/1.8 aperture, and an ultra-wide angle camera with a 123° field of view, and f/2.2 aperture.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 also comes with the same 3,700 mAh dual battery as the Galaxy Z Flip 4. But it now supports 25 watt fast wired charging, with a suitable charger.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 : Specifications

Here are the key specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone :

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 5G
Main Display	6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel 1080 x 2640 pixels, 425ppi 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate
Flex Window	3.4-inch Super AMOLED display 720 x 748 pixels, 306 ppi
Protection	IPX8 Water Resistance No Dust Resistance
OS	Android 13 with One UI 5.1.1
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 5G (SM8550)
CPU	1 x Cortex-X3 core (3.36 GHz ) 2 x Cortex-A715 (2.8 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A710 cores (2.8 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A510 cores (2.0 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Memory	8 GB
Storage	256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1
Front Camera	10 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
Audio	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 support
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E Bluetooth : BT 5.3 USB : USB-C 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor	Capacitive, Side-Mounted
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Light
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC	Yes
Battery	3,700 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	Wired : 25 watt Wireless : 10 watt Reverse wireless : 4.5 watt
Folded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 85.1 mm tall 15.1 mm thick
Unfolded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 165.1 mm tall 6.9 mm thick
Weight	187 grams

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes in four main colour options:

Graphite – legacy colour
Lavender – similar to Bora Purple, their signature colour for the Z Flip 4
Mint – new colour
Cream – new colour

In addition, Samsung will offer these four colours exclusively on their online store:

Gray
Blue
Green
Yellow

These are the available models and launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 :

8 GB + 256 GB : US$999.99 / £1,049 / A$1,649 / RM4,499
8 GB + 512 GB : US$1,199.99 / £1,149 / A$1,849 / RM4,999

Just in case you are wondering, the launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 only went up by RM100 (~US$22 / £17 / A$33 / S$29) over the launch prices for the Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Here are some online per-order and purchase options for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 :

United States : Amazon
United Kingdom : Amazon
Australia : Amazon
Singapore : Shopee | Lazada
Malaysia : Shopee | Lazada

Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 : Colour Comparison!

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Samsung Galaxy A54 : Unboxing + Hands-On!

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A54 smartphone, and here is our unboxing and hands-on preview!

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Quick Overview

The Galaxy A54 is Samsung’s latest mid-range smartphone, built around the Samsung Exynos 1380 mobile platform, which features:

four Arm Cortex-A78 high-performance cores,
four Arm Cortex-A55 low-power cores, and
an Arm Mali-G68 MP5 GPU

It has a large 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. This display is capable of supporting a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz for smoother graphics.

Hidden in its display is a punch hole camera, with a 32 MP sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. At the back, it sports a triple camera system, that consists of:

a 50 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture,
a 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera, with f/2.2 aperture, and
a 5 MP macro camera, with f/2.4 aperture

All that is powered by a large 5,000 mAh battery, which supports up to 25 watt fast charging.

On top of that, Samsung guarantees up to 4 generations of OS upgrades, and 5 years of security updates, as well as 2 years of warranty for the Galaxy A54!

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Unboxing

The Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone comes in a thin white cardboard box, which tells you that it definitely does not come with a USB charger inside.

It is protected by two security stickers. Please make sure they are intact when you receive the box. Do not accept it, if any of the security stickers have been cut or tampered with.

After cutting the security stickers and taking off the top of the box, you will find the Galaxy A54 smartphone wrapped in plastic.

But don’t chuck away the box cover yet. Hidden underneath is a cardboard packet containing its documents and accessories.

Once you remove everything, you should find these items inside the box:

Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone
One set of documents : Quick Start Guide, warranty card, Samsung Pay leaflet, Regional Lock Guide
Type C to Type C USB cable
SIM tray pin

The package is pretty sparse. There is no USB charger, and no, it doesn’t come with a basic TPU case either.

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Hands-On Of Three Colours Options!

The Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is available in three main colours with a glossy finish :

Awesome Graphite
Awesome Violet
Awesome Lime

Samsung also offers an Awesome White colour option in certain countries.

In the following video, I will show you the three main colour options, and give you a closer look at the Galaxy A54 in the Awesome Graphite, Awesome Violet and Awesome Lime colours. Do let us know which you prefer!

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A54 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage, with the option to add a microSD card in the hybrid SIM tray. It is covered by a 2-year warranty, with the following launch prices:

8 GB + 256 GB : RM1,899 / US$449.99 / £499 / A$697 / S$648

Here are online purchase options (we may get commission from your purchase) :

MY : 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours
SG : 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours
US : Graphite | Violet | Lime
UK : Graphite | Violet | Lime | White
AU : Graphite | Violet

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : What’s Inside The Box!

We got our hands on a golden sample of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, so let’s take a look at what’s inside the box!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : A Quick Primer!

Samsung just launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a 200 MP camera, and here is a quick summary of its key features!

Boosted Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Performance!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by a specially-boosted variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC, which features a quad-cluster architecture:

1 x Arm Cortex-X3 core (3.36 GHz, instead of 3.2 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A715 cores (2.8 GHz)
2 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.8 GHz)
3 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (2.0 GHz)

200 MP Main Camera

Arguably the biggest upgrade in the Galaxy S23 Ultra is its new Adaptive Pixel main camera, which is built around the 200 MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (S5KHP2) sensor, and features a slightly wider f/1.7 aperture.

This is a large 1/1.3-inch sensor with 200 million pixels, each of which is 0.6 μm in size. The Galaxy S23 Ultra camera will be able to combine up to 16 pixels to form a single large pixel for much better low-light performance.

Video capabilities also got an upgrade, thanks to this new sensor. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can now record 8K videos at 30 frames per second, instead of just 24 fps previously.

It also boasts better Adaptive VDIS capability, and improved optical image stabilisation (OIS), delivering silky smooth videos by doubling the angle to ±3°, from the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera‘s ±1.5°.

Read more : Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Hands-On Preview!

Similar Telephoto + Wide-Angle Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reuses the same 3X and 10X zoom cameras from the Galaxy S22 Ultra, right down to their Sony IMX754 sensors.

The ultra-wide angle camera gets a newer sensor – the Sony IMX564, which appears to be an incremental upgrade of the S22 Ultra’s IMX563.

12 MP Selfie Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also features another camera upgrade in the front. Instead of a 40 MP sensor in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it now features a new 12 MP camera, with the same f/2.2 aperture.

While this may seem to be a downgrade, it is actually an upgrade as the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 40 MP sensor defaults to 10 MP. On top of that, it features a Dual Pixel sensor for faster and more accurate auto-focus!

Colour Options

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones will come in four colour options:

Phantom Black
Green
Lavender
Cream

Read more : Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Colour Options Compared!

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is protected in the front and in the back by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is not just tougher, it is also made from 22% pre-consumer recycled content!

5,000 mAh Fast-Charging Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a large 5,000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 45 watt fast wired charging, and 15 watt fast wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : What’s Inside The Box?

We got our hands on a golden sample of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone at the official launch in Singapore. Let’s take a quick look at the box before we check out what’s inside!

Once you fully unbox the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, this is what you will find inside:

the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone
a Quick Start Guide
a USB Type C to USB Type C data and charging cable
a SIM tray extraction pin

That’s it! While the Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 45 watt fast charging, it does not come with the charger. You will need to purchase it separately. Neither does it come with a TPU bumper case to tide you over until you get a better one.

Here are some photos I took earlier in my hotel room in Singapore:

Do note that this is a golden sample – the first examples of the final, customer-approved device manufactured at the Samsung factory. While the device itself is “final”, there may be some differences in its packaging.

For example, in the video above and the following photos below, you will see that the box was not sealed. Rather the two security stickers are inside the box.

In addition, the box lacks the usual label at the back which lists a summary of its key specifications, as well as the storage capacity of the device inside.

The actual retail box in your country may also include additional pamphlets, although you should not count on getting any additional accessories.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Prices + Pre-Order Offer!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4: Unboxing + First Impressions!

Samsung sent me their new Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable smartphone, and here is my unboxing and first impressions!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Unboxing : What’s In The Box?

Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 launch happened just as I was going to fly to the UK, so I only received it when I got back.

First up – here is my unboxing video of Samsung’s new compact foldable smartphone!

Once you unbox it, you will only find these items :

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone
Set of documents – quick start guide in two languages, a warranty card, and a Samsung Pay pamphlet
USB Type C to Type C cable
SIM card extractor pin

It does not come with any charger, or earphones. Not even a TPU case to hold you over until you get a better case.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 : My First Impressions!

Just before the launch, I was one of the few who had the rare opportunity to get my hands on not one, but four Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphones, which allowed us to do a proper colour comparison.

And now, I present to you – my own hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone.

I apologise for the shaky video – Samsung still insists that I do not take photos or record videos with a smartphone, even though it’s their own Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Samsung maintained the same design from last year’s Galaxy Z Flip 3, so you will probably not be able to distinguish between the two models.

Like the Galaxy Z Flip 3, the Flip 4 has a large 6.7-inch display that folds in half, turning the Z Flip 4 into a really compact device.

Incredibly, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is water-resistant, even though it is not dust-resistant due to its hinge mechanism. And it is protected on all sides by a tough Armour Aluminium frame.

When folded, you can use the 1.9 inch Cover Display to view notifications and messages, as well as make quick replies and actions.

When unfolded, you can just about see the folding crease in the display, but it’s something that you learn to ignore after using it for some time.

Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 : What You Need To Know!

On the left side, you will find the SIM card tray. At the bottom, you will find the USB port, as well as the speaker and microphone ports.

On the right side are the Power button with a built-in fingerprint sensor, and the Volume control buttons. At the top, you will only find another microphone port.

In the front, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a 10 megapixel camera with an f/2.4 aperture. You can see a row of speaker ports just above this camera.

At the back are two 12 megapixel cameras – a main camera with f/1.8 aperture, and an ultra-wide angle camera. Samsung also made the bezels just a tiny bit thinner, although you may not notice.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 : Specifications

Here are the key specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone :

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G
Main Display	6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel 1080 x 2640 pixels, 425ppi 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate 900 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Cover Display	1.9-inch Super AMOLED display 260 x 512 pixels, 302 ppi 935 nits (HBM)
Protection	IPX8 Water Resistance No Dust Resistance
OS	Android 12 with One UI 4.1.1
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 5G (SM8350)
CPU	1 x Cortex-X2 core (3.0 GHz ) 3 x Cortex-A710 cores (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 730
Memory	8 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1
Front Camera	10 MP camera (f/2.4)
Main Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
Audio	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 support
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB-C 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side-Mounted
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Light
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC	Yes
Battery	3,700 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	Wired : 20 watt Wireless : 10 watt Reverse wireless : 4.5 watt
Folded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 84.9 mm tall 15.9 mm to 17.1 mm thick
Unfolded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 165.2 mm tall 6.9 mm thick
Weight	187 grams

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes in four colour options, as well as a special Bespoke Edition :

Graphite – legacy colour
Pink Gold – new colour
Blue – new colour
Bora Purple – their signature colour this year

These are the available models and launch prices for the Z Flip 4 :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM4,099 (about US$920 / £760 / A$1,319 / S$1,267)
8 GB + 256 GB : RM4,399 (about US$987 / £816 / A$1,415 / S$1,359)
8 GB + 256 GB Bespoke Edition : RM4,599 (about US$1,032 / £853 / A$1,479 / S$1,421)
8 GB + 512 GB : RM4,899 (about US$ 1,099 / £909 / A$1,576 / S$1,514)

The Bespoke Edition is only available on the Samsung website, and requires 3-4 weeks to deliver, as each unit is custom-made.

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : $4,099 | $4,099 | $4,099 | $4,099
Singapore : S$1,398 | $S1,333 | S$1,398
United States : US$1,059 | US$1,059
United Kingdom : £999
Australia : Price Check | Ecosystem Bundle

Read more : Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 : Colour Comparison!

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Samsung Galaxy A73 Unboxing + Hands-On Preview!

Samsung just sent us their new Galaxy A73 smartphone, and here is our unboxing and hands-on preview!

Samsung Galaxy A73 : What’s Inside The Box!

Samsung just launched their Galaxy A73 mid-range smartphone, which boasts a 108 MP quad-camera system and a large Super AMOLED+ display, at an affordable price point!

They sent one to us to review, so let’s take a look at the box, and see what we find inside!

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

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G smartphone
Set of Galaxy A73 documents
Type C to Type C USB data and power cable
SIM tray extractor pin

Unfortunately, Samsung did not include a 25 watt charger, and the Type C to Type C cable will only support the newer Samsung chargers.

If you have the older Samsung charger, you will need to reuse the old Type A to Type C cable, or buy a new cable.

Samsung Galaxy A73 : Key Features!

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy A73’s key features, as well as our hands-on experience video!

6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ Display

The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ display.

It has a Full HD+ resolution, and a dynamic refresh rate of up to 120 Hz!

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy A73 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, which has a triple-tier CPU architecture :

a Kryo 670 Prime core running at up to 2.4 GHz,
three sustained-performance Kryo 670 Gold cores running at up to 2.2 GHz, and
four energy-efficient Kryo 670 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz

It also comes with a Qualcomm Adreno 642L GPU running at 490 MHz.

Memory + Storage Options

The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of internal flash storage.

The memory capacity can be expanded through the RAM Plus feature, while storage can be expanded through a microSD card (up to 1 TB).

Cameras Galore!

The Samsung Galaxy A73 is targeted at those who love to take photos and videos.

In the front, it has a 32 MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and the ability to combine pixels for better low-light performance.

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

a 108 MP Dual Pixel camera with f/1.8 aperture
a 12 MP ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture
a 5 MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture, and
a 5 MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture

IP67 Dust + Water-Resistance!

You will also love the fact that the Galaxy A73 is IP67-rated for dust and water-resistance! That means it can withstand immersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes!

Battery + Charging

The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes with a large 5,000 mAh battery, that supports up to 25 watts of fast charging.

The only downside – Samsung is not providing the 25 watt charger in-the-box.

Samsung Galaxy A73 Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy A73
Display	6.7-inch Super AMOLED+ – 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate
Protection	IP67
OS	One UI 4.1 (Android 12)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
CPU	1 x Kryo 670 Prime core (2.4 GHz) 3 x Kryo 670 Gold cores (2.2 GHz) 4 x Kryo 670 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (490 MHz)
Memory + Storage	8 GB + 256 GB
External Storage	microSDXC
Front Camera	32 MP camera, f/2.2
Main Cameras	108 MP OIS camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 5 MP macro camera, f/2.4 5 MP depth camera, f/2.4
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB Type C
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo
NFC	Yes
Battery	5,000 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	25 watt wired charging
Dimensions	76.1 mm wide 163.7 mm tall 7.6 mm thick
Weight	181 grams

Samsung Galaxy A73 Colour + Availability!

Here in Malaysia, the Galaxy A73 smartphone is available in three colour options :

Awesome White
Awesome Mint
Awesome Gray

It will be offered in only one variant, at this price point :

8 GB + 256 GB : RM 2,099 (about US$499 / £379 / A$679 / S$679)

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : RM2099 | RM1,849 | RM1,748 | RM1,725
Singapore : $798 | $798 | $750

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Unboxing : What’s Inside?

Let’s unbox the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, and see what we find inside!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Flagship Class Performance!

Samsung just launched the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra – their largest and most powerful tablet, with a massive 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display!

It runs on the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile platform, which boasts a powerful Adreno 730 GPU as well as eight processor cores in a triple-tier architecture :

a Cortex-X2 prime core running at up to 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance Cortex-A710 cores running at up to 2.4 GHz, and
four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.7 GHz.

Powering all that is a massive 11,200 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, with 45 watt fast charging capability!

If you want the biggest and most powerful Android tablet, this is the ultimate choice!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Unboxing : What’s Inside?

Samsung just sent us the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, which comes in a large and hefty box, with two security stickers.

Please check the label to make sure you have the right device, and that the two security stickers are intact.

Now, let’s take a look at the box, and see what we find inside!

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

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra keyboard cover
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra S Pen
Set of Galaxy Tab S8 documents
USB Type A to Type A data and power cable
microSD tray ejector pin

Unfortunately, the package does not include the 45 watt power adaptor, not even the standard 15 watt Samsung charger.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Display	14.6-inch Super AMOLED Display – 60 Hz or 120 Hz refresh rate
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5 (Front + Back)
OS	One UI 4.1 (Android 12)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPU	1 x Arm Cortex-X2 core (3.0 GHz) 3 x Arm Cortex-A710 cores (2.4 GHz) 4 x Arm Cortex-A510 cores (1.7 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 730
Memory + Storage Options	8 GB RAM + 128 GB 12 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB 16 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	microSD (up to 1TB)
Front Camera	12 MP main camera, f/2.2 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.4
Main Cameras	12 MP main camera, f/2.0 6 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
Connectivity	Wi-Fi : Up to Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB 3.2 Type C
S Pen	Yes, 2.8 ms latency
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Under Display
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Light, Proximity
GPS	GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, QZSS
NFC	No
Audio	Quad speakers tuned by AKG
Battery	11,200 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	45 watt wired charging
Dimensions	326.4 mm wide 208.6 mm tall 5.5 mm thick
Weight	726 grams

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Price + Availability

Samsung is offering the Tab S8 Ultra in four RAM + storage capacity options globally :

8 GB + 128 GB
12 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB
16 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB

But over here in Malaysia, it is available with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage for RM 5,899 (about US$1,387 / £1,063 / A$1,877 / S$1,892.

Here are some online pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,599 | RM5,719 | RM5,899 | RM5,899
Singapore : S$1,645 | S$1,689 | S$2,125
United States : US$1,689 | US$1,389
United Kingdom : £1,066 | £985

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Unboxing Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : What’s Inside Its Box?

Samsung just sent us the new Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone, and here are our unboxing video + pictures!

Unboxing Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : What’s Inside Its Box?

Samsung just combined their Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series into the Galaxy S22 Ultra – their latest flagship smartphone.

Not only does it adopt the blockier industrial design language of the Galaxy Note series, it also comes with the S Pen built-in!

Despite being the biggest model in the Galaxy S22 family, the S22 Ultra comes in a slim cardboard box.

Here’s an interesting fact – the colour of the S on the box shows you the colour of the Galaxy S22 Ultra inside!

Here is everything you will find inside the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s box :

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone
Set of Galaxy S22 series documents
USB data and power cable (Type C to Type C)
SIM card tray extraction pin

Sadly, the Galaxy S22 Ultra does not come with a 45 watt charger in-the-box. You can reuse your old 15 watt charger, but you would be losing out on a key S22 Ultra feature.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Unboxing Video : What’s Inside Its Box?

In this video, we take a quick look at the box, before showing you exactly what you will find inside!

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra : Price + Availability

Samsung is offering the Galaxy S22 Ultra in four colour options – Burgundy, Green, Phantom Black and Phantom White.

I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Samsung preview event, to check out all four colours for ourselves.

Note : Samsung only allowed us to use digital cameras, so the video is not stabilised as it would be with smartphones that I generally use.

Here in Malaysia, it is available starting 10 February 2022 in three variants, at these price points :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM 5,099 (about US$1,219 / £899 / A$1,699 / S$1,629)
12 GB + 256 GB : RM 5,499 (about US$1,314 / £969 / A$1,829 / S$1,759)
12 GB + 512 GB : RM 5,899 (about US$1,409 / £1,039 / A$1,959 / S$1,889)

Here are some online pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,499 | RM5,499 | RM5,499 | RM5,499
Singapore : S$1,858
United States : US$1,199 | US$1,199
United Kingdom : £1,149 | £1,149 | £1,249 | £1,249
Australia : A$1,999

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Preview : RDNA 2 In Action!

We have been playing around with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and here is our preview of the first RDNA 2 graphics card!

Take a look at our unboxing and hands-on videos, as well as the Radeon RX 6800 XT in action!

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : A Quick Primer!

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is one of three Radeon RX 6000 series graphics cards. Based on the new AMD RDNA 2 architecture, they offer these key features :

AMD Infinity Cache – a large 128 MB data cache that dramatically reduces memory latency and power consumption.
AMD Smart Access Memory – offers the Ryzen 5000 series processor greater access to its GDDR6 graphics memory for better gaming performance.

DirectX 12 Ultimate – offering support for the next-generation games with DirectX Raytracing and Variable Rate Shading.
New Ray Accelerator – delivers real-time lighting, shadow and reflection realism through DirectX Raytracing.
Variable Rate Sharing (VRS) – dynamically reduces shading rate for better performance at little to no loss in image quality.
DirectStorage Support – delivers faster load times and high-quality textures in the future.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : Price + Availability

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT has a RRP of US$649, and will be available for sale starting 18 November 2020.

Custom boards will be available from brands like ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte starting in November 2020.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : Specifications

This table summarises how the RX 6800 XT compares against the RX 6900 XT and the RX 6800.

Specifications	Radeon RX 6900 XT	Radeon RX 6800 XT	Radeon RX 6800
Transistors	26.8 billion
Fab Process	7 nm
Die Size	519 mm²
Total Graphics Power	300 W		250 W
Compute Units	80	72	60
Ray Accelerators	80	72	60
Stream Processors	5120	4608	3840
Game Clock	2015 MHz	2015 MHz	1815 MHz
Boost Clock	2250 MHz	2250 MHz	2105 MHz
TFLOPS	23.04	20.74	16.17
TMUs	320	288	240
Max. Texture Rate	720 GT/s	648 GT/s	505 GT/s
ROPs	128		96
Max. Pixel Rate	288 GP/s		202 GP/s
Infinity Cache	128 MB
Graphics Memory	16 GB GDDR6 (16 Gbps)
Bus Width	256-bit
Bandwidth	512 GB/s
PCIe Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16

Unboxing The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT!

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT comes in a large and heavy cardboard box. Very heavy duty, with thick foam packaging.

Next Page > Radeon RX 6800 XT Hands-On + In Action!

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : Hands-On Experience!

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is a rather bulky and heavy card, because it comes with a large 2.5-slot cooler with triple axial fans.

Take a closer look at it in our hands-on video, followed by pictures of the card.

It features a die-cast aluminium backplate at the back.

Here you can see its thick heatsink, and how its cooler is designed to suck in air from the front of the card, and exhaust the hot air from the top and the bottom of the card.

It has four display connectors. From left to right : one USB Type C port, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, and one HDMI 2.1 port.

The card uses up to 300 watts of power, and comes with two 8-pin PCI Express power connectors.

It should work with two 6-pin power cables though – both 8-pin and 6-pin cables deliver 150 watts.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT supports PCI Express 4.0, which offers double the bandwidth of PCI Express 3.0.

However, that requires you to use a PCI Express 4.0 motherboard, like the recommended AMD X570 motherboards.

But do not fret if you are on the Intel platform. It is backward-compatible with PCI Express 3.0, and will work just fine with PCIe 3.0 motherboards.

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT : In Action!

Our testbed pairs the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor with the ASUS CROSSHAIR VIII Hero (AMD X570) motherboard, with 32 GB of DDR4 memory.

Our benchmark results will be released tomorrow, but in the meantime, you can take a look at the Radeon RX 6800 XT in action, running 3DMark Time Spy Extreme.

Be sure to come back and check our comprehensive review tomorrow, with benchmark results!

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HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Unboxing Experience!

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

We created this table to make it easier for you to compare the Mate 40 Pro against the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro+.

Specifications	Mate 40	Mate 40 Pro	Mate 40 Pro+
Model	OCE-AN10	NOH-NX9	NOP0AN00
Display Size	6.5-inch OLED	6.76-inch OLED
Display Resolution	1080 x 2376 pixels	1344 x 2772 pixels
Display Features	DCI-P3 colour gamut 90 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz sampling rate
Protection	IP53	IP68
Operating System	EMUI 11 (based on Android 10)
Platform	Kirin 9000E	Kirin 9000
Processor	1 x Arm Cortex-A77 (3.13 GHz) 3 x Arm Cortex-A77 (2.54 GHz) 4 x Arm Cortex-A55 (2.05 GHz)
NPU	1 x Big-Core 1 x Tiny-Core	2 x Big-Core 1 x Tiny-Core
GPU	Mali-G78 MP22	Mali-G78 MP24
Memory	8 GB LPDDR5		12 GB LPDDR5
Storage Options	128 GB / 256 GB	256 GB
External Storage	NM Card (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera	13 MP camera (f/2.4)	13 MP camera (f/2.4) + 3D depth sensing camera
Rear Main Camera	50 MP (f/1.9)	50 MP (f/1.9)	50 MP (f/1.9)
Rear Ultra-Wide Camera	16 MP (f/2.2)	20 MP (f/1.8)	20 MP (f/2.4)
Rear Periscope Camera	–	12 MP, 5X (f/3.4)	8 MP, 10X (f/4.4)
Rear Telephoto Camera	8 MP, 3X (f/2.4)	–	12 MP, 3X (f/2.4)
Rear Special Camera	–	Laser Autofocus	ToF Camera
Connectivity	5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB 3.1 Gen1Type C
GPS Support	GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC
Fingerprint Sensor	In Display
Audio	Dual stereo speakers
Battery	4,200 mAh	4,400 mAh
Charging	40 watt wired	66 watt wired 50 watt wireless
Width Height Thickness	72.5 mm 158.6 mm 8.8 / 9.2 mm	75.5 mm 162.9 mm 9.1 / 9.5 mm	75.5 mm 162.9 mm 8.8 mm
Weight	184 g / 188 g	212 g	230 g

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro : Price + Availability

The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro will be available in five colour options (from left to right) – Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow.

It has a launch price of €1,199 with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Special Edition Unboxed!

Samsung sent us the new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone, in a special edition gift box!

Take a look at our unboxing videos for an exclusive look at the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Special Edition!

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : What Special Edition?

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.

There is literally nothing more powerful than it. So what’s so special about the Special Edition? Take a look…

Basically, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Special Edition consists of :

a regular Galaxy Note 20 Ultra box
a Galaxy Unpacked Special Edition gift box
an Alto Design Snap-X1 Bluetooth selfie stick
a clip-on LED ring light

The Special Edition gift set is more than just fancy packaging. Once you remove the contents, it doubles as a photo and video backdrop.

That’s why Samsung designed it to look like a stage, with speakers at the side. There is even a small stage floor you can pull out.

This Special Edition gift box was apparently made exclusively for the Galaxy Unpacked event, and is not available for sale.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Unboxed

To be sure, we unboxed the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra inside the Special Edition gift box.

Here is a list of the items inside the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra box :

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Quick Start Guide
25W Super Fast Charging adapter
USB Type C to USB Type C cable
AKG USB Type C earphones
SIM tray pin

We believe there are some minor differences between this unit and the actual retail unit, which should have these items too :

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra TPU bumper case
Warranty and safety documents
IMEI stickers

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Specifications

Specifications	Galaxy Note20 Ultra (US)	Galaxy Note20 Ultra (Global)
Display	6.9-inch Infinity-O Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X Panel
Display Features	HDR10+, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits
Display Resolution	1440 x 3088 pixels, 496 ppi
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, IP68
Operating System	One UI 2.0 (Android Q)
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+	Samsung Exynos 990
Processor	1 x Kryo 585 Prime core (3.0 GHz) 3 x Kryo 585 Gold cores (2.4 GHz) 4 x Kryo 585 Silver cores (1.8 GHz)	2 x Mongoose 5 cores (2.7 GHz) 2 x Cortex-A76 cores (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A55 cores (2.0 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (660 MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MP11
Memory	12 GB LPDDR5
Internal Storage	256 GB / 512 GB
External Storage	Hybrid MicroSD Slot (up to 512 GB)
Front Camera	10 MP camera (f/2.2)
Main Cameras	108 MP main camera (f/1.8) 12 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2) 12 MP 5X optical zoom camera (f/3.0) Laser autofocus sensor
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.1 WiFi-AX USB 2.0 Type C
S Pen	Yes, 9 ms response time, 4096 levels Lithium Titanate battery (24 hours standby)
Fingerprint Sensor	3D Sonic Max
Battery	4,500 mAh
Dimensions	77.2 mm wide 164.8 mm tall 8.1 mm thick
Weight	208 g

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra : Launch Prices

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is available in three colour options – Mystic White, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black.

Recommended : Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Note20 Ultra : Colour Comparison!

In Malaysia and Singapore, Samsung will only bring in one model with these specifications :

Note20 Ultra 5G (256 GB) : RM 5,199 | S$1,898 (about US$1,240 / £944 / A$1,727)

In the United States, Samsung is introducing two models :

Note20 Ultra 5G (128 GB) : US$ 1,299 (about RM 5,450 / £992 / A$1,813)
Note20 Ultra 5G (512 GB) : US$ 1,449 (about RM 6,080 / £1,107 / A$2,022)

In the United Kingdom, Samsung is introducing two models :

Note20 Ultra 5G (256 GB) : £1,179 (about RM 6,478 / US$1,544 / A$2,155)
Note20 Ultra 5G (512 GB) : £1,279 (about RM 7,027 / US$1,675 / A$2,337)

In Australia, Samsung is introducing three models :

Note20 Ultra 4G (256 GB) : A$1,849 (about RM 5,560 / US$1,325 / £1,012)
Note20 Ultra 5G (256 GB) : A$1,999 (about RM 6,011 / US$1,432 / £1,094)
Note20 Ultra 5G (512 GB) : A$2,199 (about RM 6,612 / US$1,576 / £1,203)

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The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit Revealed!

AMD just sent us the AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit. This time, it’s two heavy boxes, instead of just one. Let’s take a look and see what they sent us, and what you should look forward to!

The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit

Earlier AMD Ryzen Reviewer’s Kits came in the form of a large black box, or a fancy wooden box. Each Reviewer’s Kit contains a complete set of CPU + motherboard + memory kit.

This time, they sent us a gray box, as well as the large black box. Let’s take a look inside the AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit!

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The AMD Ryzen Gen 2 Reviewer’s Kit contains the following components :

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor (Price Check)
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor (Price Check)
G.SKILL Sniper X F4-3400C16D-16GSXW memory kit
X470 AORUS Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard (Price Check)
ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate motherboard

Why It Matters What’s In The Reviewer’s Kit

What AMD ships in these kits is important, because it shows us the motherboard and memory kit that AMD had earlier tested and confirmed to work best out of the box with their latest Ryzen processors.

AMD assured us that X470 motherboards that ship on launch date have been thoroughly tested by their partners for compatibility with the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processors.

But if you are an early adopter, and want a worry-free experience, it may be helpful to know what AMD has personally tested out and certified for use by reviewers.

AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor : $329
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor : $229
G.SKILL Sniper X F4-3400C16D-16GSXW memory kit
X470 AORUS Gaming 7 WIFI motherboard : $239
ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate motherboard

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The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor First Look

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The AMD Ryzen is, no doubt, the most anticipated CPU to be introduced in 2017. It is the processor that AMD fans have always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X literally blew away the competition, with its 8 cores, large 16 MB cache and highly competitive price.

Even so, not everyone can afford it. That’s where the AMD Ryzen 5 family comes in. It offers a more affordable selection of AMD Ryzen processors with 4 to 6 cores. In this article, we will share with you our first look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X – the top-of-the-line 6-core processor in the AMD Ryzen 5 family.

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 family is divided into two main lines – the lower-end quad-core processors and the higher-end hexa-core processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is the top-of-the-line quad-core Ryzen 5 model. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.0 GHz boost clock.

How does it compare against the other Ryzen 5 processors? Find out in this specification comparison of the current AMD Ryzen 5 processors.

Specifications	AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	AMD Ryzen 5 1600	AMD Ryzen 5 1500X	AMD Ryzen 5 1400
TDP	95 W	65 W	65 W	65 W
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4
Process Technology	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores	6	6	4	4
Number of Simultaneous Threads	12	12	8	8
L2 Cache Size	3 MB	3 MB	2 MB	2 MB
L3 Cache Size	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	8 MB
Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Boost Clock Speed	4.0 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler	None	AMD Wraith Spire	AMD Wraith Spire	AMD Wraith Stealth
Launch Price (2017-03-02)	US$ 249	US$ 219	US$ 189	US$ 169

Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not come with a bundled CPU cooler, so you will need a Ryzen 7-compatible cooler. It comes in a rather large but light cardboard box. Let’s take a look inside!

A Closer Look At The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU.

More AMD Ryzen Information

For more information on AMD Ryzen 5 (codenamed Summit Ridge), please take a look at our other AMD Ryzen articles :

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The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Processor Unboxing & Preview

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The AMD Ryzen is, no doubt, the most anticipated CPU to be introduced in 2017. It is the processor that AMD fans have always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X literally blew away the competition, with its 8 cores, large 16 MB cache and highly competitive price.

Even so, not everyone can afford it. That’s where the AMD Ryzen 5 family comes in. It offers a more affordable selection of AMD Ryzen processors with 4 to 6 cores. In this article, we will share with you our first look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X – the top-of-the-line quad-core processor in the AMD Ryzen 5 family.

Read our complete AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor Review!

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

The AMD Ryzen 5 family is divided into two main lines – the lower-end quad-core processors and the higher-end hexa-core processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is the top-of-the-line quad-core Ryzen 5 model. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a 3.5 GHz base clock and a 3.7 GHz boost clock.

How does it compare against the other Ryzen 5 processors? Find out in this specification comparison of the current AMD Ryzen 5 processors.

Specifications	AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	AMD Ryzen 5 1600	AMD Ryzen 5 1500X	AMD Ryzen 5 1400
TDP	95 W	65 W	65 W	65 W
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4
Process Technology	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores	6	6	4	4
Number of Simultaneous Threads	12	12	8	8
L2 Cache Size	3 MB	3 MB	2 MB	2 MB
L3 Cache Size	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	8 MB
Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Boost Clock Speed	4.0 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.4 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler	None	AMD Wraith Spire	AMD Wraith Spire	AMD Wraith Stealth
Launch Price (2017-03-02)	US$ 249	US$ 219	US$ 189	US$ 169

Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X comes with a bundled CPU cooler – the AMD Wraith Spire. Hence it comes in a much larger box. Let’s take a look inside!

A Closer Look At The Ryzen 5 1500X & Wraith Spire Cooler

Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X CPU and the bundled Wraith Spire cooler.

Read our complete AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Quad-Core Processor Review!

More AMD Ryzen Information

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The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Processor First Look

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The AMD Ryzen 7 is, no doubt, the most anticipated processor to be introduced in 2017. This is the 8-core processor that AMD fans always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. That changes with the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor.

Based on current benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 processors give even the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors a run for their money. And with AMD pricing them so competitively, they will make you wonder – why opt for a quad-core processor when I can have an 8-core processor?

Introducing The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X

The AMD Ryzen 7 family has some common features – 8 cores that can handle 16 threads simultaneously, a 4 MB L2 cache and a large 16 MB L3 cache. The 1800X is the top-of-the-line model, with a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.0 GHz. Here is a specification comparison of the three AMD Ryzen 7 processors :

Specifications	AMD Ryzen 7 1800X	AMD Ryzen 7 1700X	AMD Ryzen 7 1700
TDP	95 W	95 W	65 W
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4
Process Technology	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores	8	8	8
Number of Simultaneous Threads	16	16	16
L2 Cache Size	4 MB	4 MB	4 MB
L3 Cache Size	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB
Base Clock Speed	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.0 GHz
Boost Clock Speed	4.0 GHz	3.8 GHz	3.7 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler	None	None	AMD Wraith Spire
Launch Price (2017-03-02)	US$ 499	US$ 399	US$ 349

Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X

The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor does not come with a bundled CPU cooler, so you will need a Ryzen 7-compatible cooler. It comes in a rather large but light cardboard box. Let’s unbox it!

A Closer Look At The Ryzen 7 1800X

Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor. After all, AMD took the effort to laser-etch the RYZEN logo into the heatspreader! 😀

More AMD Ryzen Information

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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge – Unboxing & First Impressions

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We hope you enjoyed our extensive coverage of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon), from the preview, our first opportunity to try it out with the Gear VR and the smashing launch with Korean superstar, Lee Kwang-soo. But nothing beats having the real thing at hand, and today, we will share with you the unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, and our first impressions!

This is just a preview. Please read our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge instead!

Unboxing The Galaxy S7 edge

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) comes in a very classy black cardboard box, with the storage capacity and colour printed on a gold-coloured label on the upper right corner. In this video, we open up the Galaxy S7 edge box and take a look inside.

Inside, you will find the following items :

One Samsung Galaxy S7 edge smartphone
One Samsung 15 W adaptive fast charging travel charger
One micro-USB to USB 2.0 cable
One USB OTG adaptor
One pair of Samsung earphones with spare set of earbuds
One SIM card slot extractor
One Quick Start Guide (in English and Mandarin)
One set of Warranty Cards & Regional Lock Guide
One OTG adaptor manual (in English and Mandarin)

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Specification Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) comes in two variants – one powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, and another variant powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 octa-core processor. Let’s compare their specifications with their predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Qualcomm Variant)	Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Exynos Variant)	Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Display	5.5" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (534 ppi)		5.1" Super AMOLED dual-edge display - 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (front & back panels)
Operating System (At Launch)	Android 6.0 Marshmallow		Android 5.0 Lollipop
System Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) - 2.15 GHz ARM Kyro x 2 - 1.59 GHz ARM Kyro x 2 - Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU	Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa - 2.3 GHz Samsung Mongoose x 4 - 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 x 4 - ARM Mali T880 GPU	Samsung Exynos 7420 - 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 x 4 - 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 x 4 - ARM Mali T760 GPU
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM		3 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage Options	32 GB / 64 GB internal flash storage One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB		32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB internal flash storage No microSD slot
Front Camera	5 MP sensor with f/1.7 lens		5 MP sensor with f/1.9 lens
Rear Camera	12 MP Sony / Samsung (1.4 µm) sensor with f/1.7 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash		16 MP Sony / Samsung sensor (1.1 µm) with f/1.9 lens, optical image stabilisation (OIS) and LED flash
Dual SIM capability	Hybrid dual SIM (dual active capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot	Hybrid dual SIM (dual standby capability) - SIM 2 + microSD shared slot	None, single SIM only
Connectivity	Network : LTE Cat. 12/13 (600 / 150 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 4.1 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 2.0, NFC, GPS	Network : LTE Cat. 8 (450 / 50 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 4.2 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 2.0, NFC, GPS	Network : LTE Cat. 6 (300 / 50 Mbps) WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2) Bluetooth : Version 4.1 LE, ANT+ Others : USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote, GPS
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, RGB Light, Geo-magnetic, Gyro, Fingerprint, Barometer, Hall, HRM
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68		None
Battery	3,600 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired & wireless) - wireless charging (Qi and PMA)		2,600 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable) - fast charging capability (wired only) - wireless charging (Qi and PMA)
Dimensions	150.9 mm tall 72.6 mm wide 7.7 mm thick		142.1 mm tall 70.1 mm wide 7.0 mm thick
Weight	157 g		132 g
Colour Options	Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum		White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald

The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge model we have is the South East Asian model, that is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 and has a hybrid dual SIM slot. Now, let’s take a closer look!

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Close Look At The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Superficially, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) looks very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. The Galaxy S7 edge is taller and slightly wider, and has double-curved edges. Just like its predecessor, it has the Volume buttons on the left, a Power button on the right and a Home button which doubles as a fingerprint sensor.

The SIM and microSD card slot is located at the top. This is a hybrid slot, in which SIM 2 doubles as a microSD card slot. You can choose to either use a second SIM card, or a microSD card; but not both at the same time. The earphone port is located at the bottom, near the USB 2.0 and microphone ports.

Samsung improved the front camera slightly, giving it a faster f/1.7 lens, giving it better low-light performance. The rear camera also comes with f/1.7 lens, but drops the 16 MP sensor for a 12 MP sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus technology. This allows for faster and more accurate focusing by using every effective pixel on the sensor for phase-detection autofocus.

This video gives you a quick tour of the various aspects of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) smartphone. Take a look :

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Initial Setup

When you power up the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) for the first time, it will take about 23 seconds to boot up. If you set it up as a fresh device, it will take no more than 5 minutes to complete the initial setup. Check out our video on the initial setup process, and a quick look at some of its software features.

We are working on the full review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon), which will be out shortly. In the meantime, enjoy some pictures we took of the Galaxy S7 edge powered up!

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