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Samsung will continue offering us new, impressive technology.  The Galaxy Note 20+ will have periscope zoom with folded optics and GalaxyClub reported that the Note 20+ may have 108MP HM1 camera sensor.  The Note 20+ could have a new design, include the removal of 12MP cameras that the South Korean company has been giving us in recent years.  In fact, the new mid-range model, Galaxy A71 already has 64Mp primary camera, so it’s sensible that…

There were rumours that Samsung is preparing the Galaxy S21 with a 150MP sensor, which is quite enormous for a smartphone.  There’s also the possibility that the phone will be called Galaxy S30, making it the next generation model in Galaxy S family.  SamMobile revealed that the Galaxy S21 won’t have laser autofocus.  The phone will have quad-camera system with 150MP primary camera, 16Mp wide-angle sensor, 12Mp macro shooter and 64MP telephoto lens.  It is…

Based on a latest rumor, it appears that the Galaxy Z Flip 2 will have a larger front display and a triple camera system.  Given the current situation related to the coronavirus outbreak, we won’t know whether the Galaxy Z Flip 2 will achieve the expected sales momentum.  It is clear though, that Samsung’s new clamshell design received better responses from consumers, compared to their foldable phones.  Let’s Go Digital recently spotted a patent associated…

Smartphone manufacturers use pop-up camera to achieve higher display to body ratio.  However, punch-holes are a simpler implementation and it doesn’t require a mechanical system that may reduce the overall reliability.  The pop-up module requires more component and it may collect dust and dirt.  Fine particles could damage the mechanism and the smartphone would be more prone to water damage.  It means that smartphones with pop-camera usually doesn’t have IP rating.  A render has emerged…

Samsung uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC for three new flagship models, Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra 5G, except for consumers in Europe.  In Europe, these devices are equipped with Samsung’s own Exynos 990 mobile platform.  Performance issues of Exynos 990 has resulted in a petition demanding that Snapdragon 865 should be used for all Galaxy S20 versions, regardless of the target markets.  Samsung issued a response in SamMobile, saying that both the Snapdragon 865…

Samsung has released a couple of Galaxy Watch 2 models in South Korea, the Watch Active 2 Gold Edition and Watch Active 2 LTE Aluminum.  Both are niche products that are targeted at certain customers.  The Watch Active 2 Golf Edition is intended for people who enjoy playing gold regularly.  It comes with various golf-oriented features, like the Smart Caddie app and a tracking tool to measure distance of golf shots.  The former is an…

With its 108MP sensor and powerful zoom lens, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has one of the best cameras on the market.  Users can zoom in objects without losing any detail significantly.  Based on various tests, we could conclude that there are some meaningful differences in terms of performance, compared to another premium device in the market, the iPhone 11 Pro Max.  Here are things that you should know: Landscape mode: When you compare them,…

These days, major smartphone makers need to make their latest flagships a bit obsolete within six months, by releasing better models.  For Samsung, it’s by launching a new Note model after its Galaxy S model.  However, with the increasingly capable Galaxy S models, the main thing that separates them from the Note series is just the integrated S-Pen.  The Galaxy Note models are considered as capable note-taking devices with their amazing stylus.  They have become…

It’s been an important week for Samsung and the company has released three new models of Galaxy S20.  While the Galaxy S20 Ultra is the biggest and most powerful of them all, it’s more likely that people will choose the more affordable regular Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20 Plus.  Although these devices are not as groundbreaking as the Galaxy Z Flip, both phones are still impressive with 120Hz display and camera with zoom capabilities.  Other…

It’s easy to get blown away by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with its innovative form factor.  It has worth a lofty price tag of $1,380 and an impressive flexible design.  Samsung claims that the phone is highly durable, it will reach the breaking point after you fold and unfold 200,000 times.  Compared to the original Galaxy Fold with its plasticky feel, the Galaxy Z Flip gives us a sturdier feel.  The first time you…

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a new upper mid-range model and it’s just behind the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite in terms of capability and pricing.  For the features and performance it is offering, the Galaxy A17 is quite competitive at around $550.  On the front, you can get a huge 6.7-inch display with minimal bezels.  With its Infinity-O design, there’s a punch hole at the top of the display for the…

Samsung Galaxy A51 is an affordable mid-range smartphone, priced at around $350 and it could be among Samsung’s most popular devices in 2020 for this market segment.  Design Made mostly from plastic, the Galaxy A51 is unbreakable, although it may scratch quite easily.  On the right side, there are volume and power buttons, while the USB-C port on the bottom is for headphone jack and charging.  One noteworthy feature is a camera bump on the…

The next foldable smartphone from Samsung will be introduced on February 11th.  The Galaxy Z Flip is foldable on its horizontal axis, just like Motorola RAZR.  Quite recently, a video allegedly emerged showing the Galaxy Z Flip on the Twitter account of a popular designed Ben Geskin.  The device will have Samsung’s ultra-thin glass for the 6.7-inch Infinity Flex display.  On the center of the display, there’s a punch-hole selfie camera.  On the outside, there’s…

The Samsung Galaxy S20 family will be launched in the matter of weeks and we are eager to see what other devices that will appear at the upcoming Unpacked event.  Here are things that we could expect: Galaxy S20/ S20 Plus: The Samsung Galaxy S20 family will take the center stage at the upcoming Unpacked event.  For the US version, all Galaxy S20 variants will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and X55 5G modem.  For…

The Regular Galaxy S20 Model Appears on Geekbench 5 Result The basic version of the Galaxy S20 has emerged in Geekbench 5.  Codenamed SM-G981U, new device packs a 6.2-inch display and it has been confirmed by FCC listing earlier this month.  For flagship users who believe that performance matters, the smaller Galaxy S20 should be a real value for the money.  Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 and 12GB of RAM, the device is by…

We already know that Bloom is the codename for Samsung’s second foldable device as confirmed behind closed doors during the CES event in Las Vegas.  The device will feature a RAZR-esque clamshell design with hinge-less foldable display.  Tweets say that the Bloom will be sold as the Galaxy Z Flip and it will be introduced officially on February 11, during Samsung’s next Unpacked event along with the Galaxy S20 flagship models.  Samsung says that the…

It appears that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ won’t use Samsung’s high resolution 108Mp camera.  If the latest report is to be believed, it will be present in the top variant of the flagships, specifically, the Galaxy S20 Ultra.  This highly advanced camera is capable of recording 4k HDR videos at 120fps and 8k at 30fps.  The basic Galaxy S20 model and the bigger S20+ will have 12Mp primary camera on the rear with…

Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite are two new premium-looking devices, but more affordable than the full-fledged originals.  This will make both devices more accessible to wider audience who want to get some of the key premium features.  However, despite the obvious connections, there are plenty of differences as well.  The Galaxy S10 Lite uses a different display, the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O screen, similar to the one used by the Galaxy A71.  Even…

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