Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra could have 2 telephoto cameras

If no major disruptions happen, Samsung will release its next Galaxy S series smartphones in the first quarter of 2021 as usual. While some have claimed that it will probably be named the Galaxy S30 series, most rumours are calling it the Galaxy S21 series so far. And one rumour says that one of the models will have two zoom sensors.

According to The Elec (in Korean), Samsung will equip not one but two telephoto cameras to the rear of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. This secondary telephoto camera will replace the ToF sensor that Samsung has decided to drop from its phones. Anyway, this rear camera setup is expected to be exclusive to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, so the S21 and S21+ variant won't have it. Another feature that the Galaxy S21 Ultra could have is S Pen support.

Periscope cameras require more space to fit the camera it bounces light off of

Moving on to the camera specs, the Galaxy S21 Ultra's should have the same 108MP periscope telephoto sensor that the Galaxy S20 Ultra has. The rear camera setup is also expected to come with a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, 18MP wide-angle sensor, and 10MP telephoto sensor (3x optical zoom). As for the front camera, the source claims that it will be a 40MP sensor.

The details above are still rumours, for now, so do take them with a pinch of salt. Having said that, what do you think about having the extra telephoto camera to go with the periscope camera? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra! The Trio Battle!

In our last video, we compared both Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Then we received feedback from you all about how you wanted to see a trio comparison with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra too! So here you have it.

With 3 of these flagship beasts from Samsung itself, which will be the best for the year 2023? Will the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra stands out among its predecessors? Or do the older Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra still hold the crowd of a flagship beast? Watch this video for the answer.

Stay tuned for more comparisons and in-depth reviews on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 allegedly spotted on China's 3C

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series not too long ago but already there are talks of the company's next flagship for 2021. Rumours have been surfacing lately, with parts for a new Samsung device allegedly found on China's 3C. Sources claim that this is for the so-called Galaxy S21 series.

Specifically, there's a new 3C certification for a battery that will be used for two Samsung devices. According to MySmartPrice, this is likely the battery that will be equipped on the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+. The first device is listed as EB-BG991ABY, while the other is EB-BG996ABY. It's said that this is the SM-G991 and SM-G996 respectively, which would fit with the model numbers that Samsung tends to assign to its smartphones.

Anyway, the certification shows that the capacity of the battery on the two devices is 3880mAh and 4660mAh respectively. These may be rated capacities rather than typical capacities though, which should be closer to 4000mAh and 4800mAh. It's worth noting that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ comes with a 4000mAh and 4500mAh battery, respectively.

While the model number seems to hint at Samsung's next Galaxy S series flagship, it's best to take this discovery with a pinch of salt. Having said that, what would you like to see improved in the Galaxy S21 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ full tech specs leaks, starting price from ~RM4206

There are plenty of rumours going on about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series before it is launched. According to sources, there are 'full tech specs' leaks of the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ with the price tag of €849 (~RM4206) and €1049 (~RM5196).

The Galaxy S21 could sport a 6.2-inch FHD+ Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, as for the Galaxy S21+ it features the same resolution but with a bigger display which is 6.7-inch.

Tech specs list of the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+

On top of that, both devices might come with a Snapdragon 888 chipset in US and Exynos 2100 chipset in Europe. Both may run One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, 8 GB of RAM, and two options of internal storage which are 128GB and 256GB.

Besides that, both of the devices might perhaps come with a 10MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera with a 64MP main camera. The Galaxy S21 could feature a 4000mAh battery and 4800mAh for Galaxy S21+. To learn more you may click here.

Do you excited about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 could be the first smartphone with under-display selfie camera

Based on a statement by Ice Universe on Twitter, it seems that next year’s Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone will most likely come equipped with an under-display front-facing selfie camera. However, there could be a chance the aforementioned selfie camera might not perform as well compared to selfie cameras housed in a dewdrop or hole-punch notch.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info. Not only that, but there’s also not much info about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone such as the Malaysia release date, full tech specs, and local pricing for now.

Samsung is considering using the under-screen camera technology on the Galaxy S21 first, and is evaluating the feasibility of the technology.

Would you be interested in getting the device as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 could have punch-hole camera as rumoured

The rumours on the Samsung Galaxy S21 for next year have been coming in fast. There's one about the battery spec and the cameras, plus one that claims that it won't have an under-display camera. This rumour is seemingly reinforced by another source, which has revealed that it will have a single front camera under a punch-hole.

According to MyDrivers, tech enthusiast Mayur Gadhiya has shown off what he claims to be the front of the Samsung Galaxy S21. As you can see from the photos, it shows the front of a device that only has one punch-hole camera centred on the top of. My initial impression is that the size of the punch-hole seems even bigger than the recently launched Galaxy S20 FE, but it's basically the same design.

So Here Is Samsung S21 ! First Look Or Camera Specs Whatever You Want to Say ! This Isn't Plus or Ultra pic.twitter.com/pfWSInxb06

On top of the front camera, we also got to see some settings for the cameras. It shows that the front camera can take videos with a resolution of 2400x1080 at 30fps. On the back, however, is the fancy one as it can capture 8K videos (7680x4320 resolution) at 30fps. We don't see any option for slow-mo, but we assume that would be available once the firmware is complete.

Anyway, the above isn't enough to prove that the device shown is the Galaxy S21, so do take the claims with a grain of salt. But with that said, what do you think about it? Would 8K video recording be useful for you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com more news like this.


Samsung Galaxy S21 expected to come without ToF sensor

Whether Samsung is going to name its next flagship smartphone series like the Galaxy S21 or S30 is still up in the air, but rumours are already breaking out. One new rumour claims that the company will be looking to drop the ToF sensor for the Galaxy S21. It should be noted that this was what the company decided to do with the recently launched Galaxy Note 20 series.

According to The Elec (via GSMArena), Samsung is likely to launch its next flagship series without the ToF sensor due to lack of use cases. It's also said that Samsung's ToF sensor isn't as powerful as the LiDAR sensor developed by Sony. Samsung can't purchase it either, as Apple has an exclusivity deal with Sony.

ToF sensors can be used to do things like measure the dimensions of an item

In light of that, Samsung will probably work on improving its ToF sensor. Once the company has a level where it is satisfied with, we should see ToF sensors appearing in Samsung flagship smartphones again. How long the research and development process could take is unknown, but it could be up to a year.

The launch of Samsung's next flagship series is a long way to go, so we won't know how legit this rumour is until next year. Having said that, do you think the lack of ToF would have any significant effects on the quality of photos taken? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung Galaxy S21+ found on Geekbench with a different Exynos chipset

It's a long way to go to 2021, which when the next flagship series from Samsung would be launched. But news of the Galaxy S21 series, such as a new 3D ToF sensor and its 5000mAh battery, has been popping up lately and the latest one is about some new benchmarks. Specifically, a Geekbench record of what could be the Galaxy S21+ was found.

The device on Geekbench was listed as "Samsung SM-G996B", which is believed to be a Europe variant of the Galaxy S21+. Interestingly enough, the motherboard for the device is an 'exynos2100'. This seems to hint at it being an Exynos chipset, but many are saying that it may not be the Exynos 1000 chipset that is supposed to launch with the phone.

The reason is that the Exynos 1000 chipset is rumoured to be better than Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset. If that's the case, then the benchmark score here isn't good enough to overtake the Qualcomm chip. You can check the comparison chart above from GSMArena for reference. Of course, there's a chance that this is just the benchmark for an engineering sample of the Galaxy S21+, so try not to take it too seriously.

With that said, what do you think about Samsung's decision to use what could be more than one choice of Exynos chipset for the Galaxy S21 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Samsung Galaxy S21 image leaked, could come in 5 colours

There are plenty of rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Here's another new leak about the Galaxy S21 colour variants shared by an insider - Kero Kim from South Korea.

According to sources, there are 5 colour options which include Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gray, Phantom Black and Phantom White. From the image we know that the device might come with a glossy finish that attracts fingerprint stains.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 top and bottom design

The front and back of the Samsung Galaxy S21

As for the display, the device might perhaps feature a 6.2-inch punch-hole FHD+ LTPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, it could sport a triple rear camera with 12MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultra-wide lens) + 64MP (telephoto lens). The device might be powered by a 4000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

We think the Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup might be revealed soon in the upcoming January. Well, so let's just sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Which colour variant would you go for? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 leaked with an upgraded 150MP main camera and 64MP telephoto lens!

The Samsung S20 Series has just been launched not long ago with its stunning camera setups. While the camera capabilities are still a hot topic of discussion, here comes another leak camera information on the coming Samsung Galaxy S21 that will move your attention with the upgraded 150MP and 64MP camera sensors.

According to source, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will be upgrading its cameras to a150MP main camera, 64MP telephoto lens, 16MP ultrawide angle camera, and a dedicated 12MP macro lens. Besides upgrading the cameras, Samsung is also dropping some of the weak spots from the Samsung S20 Series which is the laser autofocus. As for the ToF lens, it is still listed as part of the Samsung Galaxy S21 setup.

There are two versions of Samsung S21 currently being tested by Samsung, One with OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) on the main, telephoto sensor, and also on the selfie camera while the second version has the OIS on the main, telephoto and the wide-angle cameras. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy S21 may be the first Samsung flagship series to be sporting a dedicated macro lens as the macro lens has always been exclusive to the Galaxy A series.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and also the releasing dates so we suggest taking this with a pinch of salt. But which OIS versions of the Samsung Galaxy S21 will you prefer? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com!


Android Authority recognizes Vivo's In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology as one of the best innovations

If you're not a smartphone geek, you should know that Vivo was actually the first smartphone manufacturer to showcase and implement the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. So in conjunction with this, the company was awarded one of the Best Innovations for Android phone for 2018 by one of the top tier international tech media, Android Authority.

Praised for introducing the biggest technology proponent and being the first to execute it (ahead of Apple haha), Vivo has over 140 patents applied with the technology to date. Over the course of time of refining the technology, it's now at the fifth generation with higher fingerprint pixel density and more sophisticated algorithms which allow for a faster and more secure unlocking experience in only 0.37 seconds, with style (animation).

One of the current Vivo smartphones using the fifth generation technology is the V15Pro, also the world's first phone to use a 32MP Elevating Front Camera, allowing it to reach a true fullscreen experience at 6.39-inches with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.64%. Besides the V15Pro, the X20 Plus UD, X21 UD, NEX and V11 are also integrated with the in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Vivo V15Pro with 6GB RAM is retailing at RM 1699 while the 8GB RAM model goes for RM1899 across the nation. You can get one now at your nearest Vivo concept store. Stay tuned for more Vivo news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 listing spotted on 3C hinting SD875 and 65W fast charging

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone has recently been spotted on 3C, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the device is officially unveiled at the end of 2020. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, we can expect the new series to come equipped with 108MP main camera in the rear.

Based on the listing, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset, up to 144Hz display, and supports up to 8K video recording. Other than that, we can expect the Ultra variant to come with a 5000mAh battery which supports up to 65W fast charging.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy S21 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21+ may be launching in January 2021 with 4800mAh powered battery!

Samsung has launched all its flagship models for 2020 with the last Samsung Galaxy S20 FE launch in Malaysia. And 2021 is just about a month a way, the company is focusing on the next flagship series which are the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Today, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ appeared on BIS certifications which confirms the arrival in Janaury. According to the listing, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ will come with a larger 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate but without an Adaptive feature like on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. The Adaptive feature allowing the refresh rates to go from 0Hz to 120Hz only will be available on the highest range of the series, the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

As for the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy S21+ may sport a triple camera module with 64MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera and a 12MP telephoto lens while a 40MP selfie camera on the front. In terms of the softwares, it now allows it to capture up to 4K 60fps videos, Super Steady Stabilization mode in 60fps as well as 8K 30fps video recording. It is powered by a 4800mAh battery which is larger than its predecessor and it might be supporting up to 40W Super Fast Charging. Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the Samsung Galaxy S21+, so do take this with a pinch of salt. What are you expecting from the Samsung Galaxy S21+? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy S21 may come with 'glasstic' which is a glass-like plastic?

Based on a statement by Twitter user @chunvn8888, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy S21 could come equipped with ‘Glasstic’, which is presumably a glass-like plastic. While not much is known in exactly what ‘Glasstic’ is, Samsung confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes equipped with the aforementioned plastic.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local price, and exact tech specs of the Galaxy S21 as well.

The chances of a Glasstic S21 are getting higher than ever before

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 potentially coming equipped with ‘Glasstic’? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 renders leaked hinting that it will come with a triple camera setup

It seems that a Twitter user by the name of @blossomcy1201 recently posted an image regarding the Samsung Galaxy S21, which gives us a better idea of what to expect when the smartphone is unveiled by end of this year or early next year. Unfortunately, other than the images, there is no official information on the tech specs, exact release date, and pricing for now.

Based on the image, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone will come equipped with a triple camera in the rear while the front remains largely unknown. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

S21 Lender.@UniverseIce @MaxJmb @MaxWinebach @SamMobiles pic.twitter.com/Y0lRVgN6qg

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy S21 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21's unofficial review video is up before the launch

While the Galaxy S21 series is not officially unveiled by Samsung yet, its review video has already been uploaded by someone on YouTube. The title of the video has included texts "unofficial review" to remind viewers to take it with a pinch of salt as the series is still not here yet. However, let's watch the pretty convincing video before we get to look at the real stuff!

The five-minute review video is uploaded by a YouTube channel named Random Stuff 2. In the video, a black Samsung Galaxy S21 is showcased with the same design that we have seen from previously leaked renders. The clip also revealed that the rear triple-camera setup consists of a 64MP + 12MP + 12MP combination with 3x “optical” zoom. Some photo samples are shown in the video as well to hype the viewers up.

Besides the review video, on 12 January 2021, Samsung will hold an event to announce the highly-anticipated Exynos 2100 chipset. This chipset sets to power the Galaxy S21 series in several markets alongside Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset. Therefore, just be patient for a while and we'll get to witness the launch of the 2021 flagships soon!

Share with us what you think about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone news.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series Malaysia release: 120Hz QHD+ display, up to 108MP camera and S-Pen from RM3699

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S21 series which consists of the Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, as well as the S21 Ultra!. The smartphones will be available for purchase in Malaysia from platforms such as Samsung’s official website, Samsung official stores across the nation, Lazada, Shopee, as well as all most major telco partners in Malaysia.

In terms of the tech specs, the Samsung Galaxy S21 comes equipped with the Exynos 2100 chipset, 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 6.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O display, and a 4000mAh internal battery which supports wireless and wired fast charging. It also comes with a triple rear camera which consists of a 64MP + 12MP + 12MP rear camera setup which supports 30X Space Zoom while the front comes with a 10MP selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus size comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus comes equipped with largely the same specs, except for a larger 6.7-inch display as well as a larger 4800mAh battery. Samsung also unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra which is not only much larger, but it also comes with much better tech specs such as an Exynos 2100 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB ROM, 6.8-inch Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate display, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery.

Camera-wise, the Ultra comes equipped with a 108MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP quad-camera setup in the rear that supports up to 100X Space Zoom while the front has a 40MP selfie camera. But that’s not all, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first device in the Galaxy S series to come with S-Pen support.

In terms of the features, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series comes equipped with 8K Snap which lets you save an 8K resolution picture on from your video, Director’s View, Super Steady Video, as well as Single take which you can use to take the best pictures or video possible. But that’s not all, the Space Zoom function allows you to take the best picture possible no matter the distance by leveraging AI.

As for the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, it comes with additional features like Bright Night and 12MP Nona-binning technology which helps you take the highest quality pictures possible in lowlight conditions. In terms of the pricing, the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus is priced at RM3699 and RM4299 respectively while the Ultra variant is priced from RM5899. If you want to find out more information in regards to the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, head over to Samsung’s official website.

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

If you were to pre-order the smartphone on Samsung's website using our exclusive referral code “TNS21VIP”, you’ll be eligible for a free Samsung ANC Type-C Earphones worth RM299 on top of the pre-order gifts you will be getting. However, it is best to note that stocks are limited so act fast if you’re keen on getting the additional free gift.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy S21 series as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series camera specs leak, ultra variant could be using two telephoto lenses

We are just a week away and more Samsung Galaxy S21 series rumours are surfacing online more. Thanks to Evan Blass again, his leaks now unveiled some more tech specs and this time it's on the camera setup.

Comparing the Galaxy S21 series with the predecessors, not much has changed. The vanilla Galaxy S21 features a triple rear camera which consists of a 12MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (main) + 64MP (telephoto) module, it's said that the Galaxy S21+ should have the same setup as well. However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a slight change - using a 12MP (ultrawide) + 108MP (main) + 10MP (telephoto 1) + 10MP (telephoto 2) setup.

Disclaimer #2: This is for Europe. Do not have any info on other regions.

Should it be true, it could be the first time for Samsung to use two telephoto lenses. The second telephoto lens has an aperture of F/4.9 so it'd be interesting to see how it functions with the first telephoto lens. The Galaxy S21 Ultra's front camera is massive as well, featuring a 40MP whereas the other two are just using 10MP. Another leakster, Roland Quandt also reported that the ultra variant supports an extra microSD card slot.

At this rate, we could probably get the whole tech specs leaked on the Galaxy S21 series before the launch. While the camera setup may be similar, the new chipset - Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 chipset would be the determining factor for the photo quality. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series confirmed for 14 January 2021, pre-register to get a free Galaxy Fit2

Samsung have just confirmed that their Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is happening on 14 January 2021 with a teaser image that looks a lot like the three rear cameras of the recently leaked Samsung Galaxy S21 series. In addition, you can pre-register for the upcoming “Everyday Epic Galaxy Unpacked” to redeem a Galaxy Fit2 (worth RM179) when you pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S21.

So far, the leaks have been fast and furious with the Galaxy S21 series expected to come with the Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S21+. Price leaks indicate that the Galaxy S21 could come in at €849 (~RM4206) while the Galaxy S21+ could be priced at €1049 (~RM5196). Of course this doesn’t exactly reflect Malaysia pricing as European pricing tends to be RM200 or so more expensive.

The still unconfirmed tech specs leaks indicate that they’ll be powered by the Samsung Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888 (yes, we’ll likely get the Exynos 2100 at first, but then get the Snapdragon 888 version later on). Other tech specs include 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates covered by Gorilla Glass Victus. Batteries are expected to be 4000 mAh and 4800 mAh and all devices will support 5G.

There may also be a larger Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra that may or may not support the S Pen, but again nothing has been confirmed about that leak yet so do take them all with a pinch of salt. No Malaysia release dates or exact pricing details have been revealed yet, but what has been confirmed is a free Galaxy Fit2 with your pre-order if you fill out that registration form, so go check it out.

What do you think? Would you be interested in any of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series with those features above? We’re hopeful that the S Pen support does not mean the demise of the Galaxy Note series but having stylus support for the S21 series does offer more options. Let us know what you think in the comments or our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy S21 series front panel and camera specs leaked

There are plenty of rumours going around about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Here are the new leaks about the front panel and camera specs for the devices, which includes the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.

According to the leaker - Ice Universe, he posted on his Instagram about the Galaxy S21 series screen protector. From the image, we know that there's no punch-hole on the display and we think it could sport an under-display camera.

The bottom bezel is slightly thinker than the side and top bezel

On the other hand, the screen sizes of these lineups are 6.3-inch (Galaxy S21), 6.7-inch (Galaxy S21+), and 6.9-inch (Galaxy S21 Ultra). As for the camera specs, the Galaxy S21 Ultra might sport a quad rear camera with a 108MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultra-wide lens) and two 10MP telephoto lenses (which one of them supports up to 10x optical zoom).

Besides that, the Galaxy S21+ could feature a triple rear camera with a 12MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultra-wide lens) + 64MP (telephoto lens). From the video, we know that both devices have a matte finishing at the back. To learn more about the Galaxy S21 lineup, you may click here.

Camera specs for the Galaxy S21 Ultra (left) and Galaxy S21+ (right)

Since these are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don’t be serious about it. Are you excited about the Galaxy S21 series? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series in 128GB now available in Malaysia, starting price from RM3499

Today, Samsung Malaysia has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series now has a 128GB variant! Initially, all three models were only available from 256GB but that's not the case anymore. With that, the starting price is now RM3499.

Besides the vanilla Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra are RM3999 and RM4999 respectively. It's also noted that the 128GB model will only offer one type of colour for each which is Phantom Grey (Galaxy S21), Phantom Violet (Galaxy S21+) and Phantom Black (Galaxy S21 Ultra).

If you purchase any of the following Galaxy S21 series from now to 31st March 2021, you are entitled to receive a Galaxy Fit2, SmartTag and Wireless Charger Trio worth a total of RM697. Of course, this includes terms and conditions apply, while stocks last.

For more information, you may visit Samsung's official online store right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Android M 6.0 is officially Android Marshmallow

After months of guessing the upcoming Android M name, Google has made it official by putting up an Android statue holding a Marshmallow outside of the building. Previously, Android 5.0 was codenamed L and eventually called Lollipop. It turns out when Android 6.0 comes out later this year, it will likely be called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Android 6.0 SDK is currently available for developers looking to update while the final Developer Preview is also available for download. New features expected to come with Android MarshMallow include a Doze feature that will induce a deeper sleep during standby therefore improving battery life. Fingerprint scanning will also be built into the operating system along with a new permissions model for apps management. No Malaysia release dates for when Android 6.0 Marshmallow is coming for all of the various Malaysian smartphones but such updates will likely take time, with a probable release sometime at the end of the year. In related news, Google's Project Ara modular smartphone has been delayed to 2016.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series is now AER-certified for enterprise use

As smartphones get more powerful, some people have started to use them in replacement of laptops. For Android devices, there are even models that are suitable for enterprise users. In fact, Samsung's latest flagship smartphones now have that certification.

According to XDA Developers, the Galaxy S21 series is now certified by the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program. In other words, the devices are suitable for enterprise use. To be certified, a minimum level of hardware specs, along with support for bulk deployment with zero-touch enrollment, and more are required. You can read up on the full list of requirements here.

The latest device on the list is actually the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite, no Galaxy S21 series yet

Google confirmed that the Galaxy S21 received the certification at last week's Galaxy Unpacked launch. But if you look through the Android Enterprise Solutions Directory, the most recent device that was certified is the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. Google may just be slow to update this list though, as the Mi 10T Lite launched last year.

Anyway, Samsung devices can be great for work. Some models even come with Samsung Knox, which is a system that can secure your files and apps. Having said all that, do you use a smartphone as your mini work station? Let us know why in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series might come in custom colours as your preference

There are plenty of leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series before the company launches them. The devices should be unveiled on 'Galaxy Unpack' that is held on 14 January 2021 (live stream 11 PM) but before that, here’s another new leak about the device.

According to Roland Quandt's tweet, the Galaxy S21 comes with 4 colour variants which include Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Grey, and Phantom White. As for the Galaxy S21+, it comes with the same colour variants as Galaxy S21 but there is an additional variant which is a solid red hue.

"Custom Colors" for the Galaxy S21 series. pic.twitter.com/etynIOMIBO

On top of that, he also tweeted the Galaxy S21 Ultra could come with 'custom colours'. This means you can get more than the Phantom Silver option but only applied to certain regions but we shall see about that. To learn more about the device, you may click here.

Are you excited about the Samsung Galaxy S21 series to launch in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series might not come with charger and earphones based on leak

Based on a statement by biz.chosun.com, it seems that there is a high possibility that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones might not come with a charger and earphones out in the box. Instead, the box will only contain the smartphone, cable, and a SIM ejection tool.

With that in mind, there could be a possibility that the S21 series could be slightly cheaper without the accessories. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series potentially not coming with a pair of earphones and a charger? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 series teased in a new teaser video

It seems that Samsung has uploaded an official video on their Samsung US YouTube channel, giving us a better idea on when to expect the new Galaxy S21 series smartphone. While not much about the upcoming smartphone was not showcased in the video, they did give us a peek at all the previous Galaxy S series devices.

Other than that, not much is known in regards to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series smartphones such as the Malaysia release date, exact release date, and local pricing for now. As for the tech specs, we can expect the device to come with the latest Exynos series or Snapdragon series processors for now.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series to come with flat display and uniform bezels on all sides

Earlier rumour has suggested that we could get the Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S30) even sooner than we thought. With that said, we've noticed that information regarding the upcoming Samsung flagship series has been frequently popping up on the Internet as well. Today, a new one came in saying that the series will feature flat display and uniform bezels.

According to a reputable tipster Ice Universe, all the devices from the Galaxy S21 series will be “designed with four sides of equal width”. The tipster also mentioned that the vanilla Galaxy S21 and S21+ will get a flat display instead of a curved one. Meanwhile, the highest variant which is expected to be called Galaxy S21 Ultra will continue to have a curved display.

The three products in the Samsung Galaxy S21 (S30) series are designed with four sides of equal width. Among them, S21 and S21+ are 2D screens, and S21U is a curved screen.

After seeing the Galaxy S20 series, it looks like Samsung has slowly lost interest in curved screens. In fact, the S20 series uses 2.5D screens which present more discreet curves compared to other real curved-screen smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series to support up to 65W fast charging?

It seems that a Samsung 65W fast charger may have been spotted, hinting that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Note 21 series smartphones will most likely support fast charging of up to 65W fast charging. But that’s not all, it seems that the aforementioned charger could also be used to charge other smartphones such as the S20 series, Note 20 series, as well as their foldable smartphones.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 and Note21 series smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 series will come with as many as 11 colour options

Next week, the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S21 series will finally arrive and brings us the next-gen Galaxy flagship experience. Before that happens, the rumours of the smartphone series are still going on to prepare us for the launch. The latest claims that the Galaxy S21 devices will come with as many as 11 colours.

Reputable tipster Evan Blass has discovered over 900 landing pages were created for Galaxy S21's websites. The content includes Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, different memory options, and a dozen of colour combinations. From there, the tipster found out that the devices will have 11 colours that are Black, Brown, Gold, Gray, Navy, Pink, Red, Silver, Titanium, Violet, and White. All colours are said to be added with 'Phantom' at the front when they are released.

However, the tipster claims that the colours will not be announced at once. It is said that we'll only get to see several colour options at the 14 January event, with others being launched as limited editions or in selected markets. That makes sense as Samsung did that with previous Galaxy flagships as well to promote the devices again after a while.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 with Snapdragon 888 chipset appeared on Geekbench test

With the following announcement of the Snapdragon 888, we know that many 2021 flagship phones will be equipped with the latest Qualcomm chipset and that includes the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21. That said, it seems that there's already one and it has been tested on Geekbench 5 showcasing the results.

Under the model number SM-G991U, Geekbench 5 listed some tech specs on the Galaxy S21. Alongside the Snapdragon 888, there's also 8GB of RAM and Android 11 out of the box. At the moment, the chipset is called "lahaina" there but the scores are quite impressive with 1075 and 2916 points respectively. For reference, the Snapdragon 865 chipset + 8GB RAM would score around 500 points in the Single-Core score.

In the Multi-Core score, it's quite similar to the predecessor which usually have around 2900 points. While that sounds like a letdown, we have to keep in mind that the phone is not official yet as well as not fully optimised to the benchmark app. Nonetheless, it's promising to see the Single-Core scored twice as much and we hope to see some improvement on the Multi-Core score.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is rumoured to be scheduled on January 2021 which is earlier than usual. Moreover, rumours are saying that it can even support the S Pen and take over the Galaxy Note series. Another thing to also keep in mind is that we probably won't get the Snapdragon 888 version so yeah. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S21 won't be having under-display camera

Although the under-display camera (UDC) is a highly-anticipated technology for smartphones next year, it looks like Samsung won't be bringing it to their next flagship series. It is reported that the tech giant has scrapped the idea off for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. Therefore, we won't be seeing the technology on Samsung's smartphones until mid-2021.

According to South Korean media TheElec, Samsung will only launch their first device with UDC in Q2 2021. The device is expected to be a foldable device and goes by the name "Z Fold 3". Therefore, if you're expecting the Galaxy S21 to come with the technology, you might be disappointed.

It is said that the reason for not putting the idea in the design process of Galaxy S21 is low production yield-rates. Samsung Display has been trying the Hole In Active Area (HIAA) process for UDC technology. Introduced with the Galaxy S10 series, the process uses high-precision lasers to cut through the display to make way for cameras. Last year, the company used Wonik IPS’ vacuum chamber and Philoptics laser to improve the process. However, the process has faced low production yield-rates.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus might get a battery downgrade compared to Galaxy S21 Plus

We've heard a lot about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series, and most of them are good news. However, things can't always be smooth (at least for this circumstance), it's reported that the Galaxy S22 Plus might have a smaller battery capacity compared to the current Galaxy S21 Plus.

According to the source, the upcoming Galaxy S22 Plus might pack a 4,500mAh battery, short of the current 4,800mAh capacity from the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It's said doing so can better differentiate the Galaxy S22 models, as the vanilla Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra come with 4,000mAh and 5,000mAh batteries respectively.

It's worth mentioning that watering down the battery capacity doesn't mean worse battery life. For example, the iPhone 12 only came with a 2,815mAh battery, but it's still doing fine for most people. Not to mention that Samsung might use its new OLED technology that helps saving power, so there's really not much to worry about!

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Android N – what can we expect from it?

Google I/O is now happening in California, and early this morning (1am Malaysian time) Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage and gave the opening keynote. One of the things that he mentioned was that the Android 7.0 N is now heading to Nexus phones as many more manufacturers are still updating their devices with Marshmallow. A whole slew of new features are introduced with the yet-to-be-named - in fact Google is asking for your help to name it. The list of new features looks like it can and will change Android in the near term. These are some of the upcoming features we can expect from Android 7.0 N:

One of the features mentioned was the support of Unicode 9, which translates to more emoji for the masses. Up to 70 new emojis will be available with Android N, and it will be part of the core of the Android OS. Time to ramp up your emoji skills?

Not only is Google ramping up their emoji game, they are ramping up their voice assistant. Firstly, they are naming it as Google Assistant, and building up from their almost two decades of experience – the helper will now behave more naturally, and have a conversational level of understanding and response to user inputs. You can now ask one question, say “What movie is playing now at GSC Mid Valley?” and continue with “what are the ratings for the movies?” without asking the original question again. Cool.

While this has been implemented by OEMs since forever, stock Android will now have the ‘Clear all apps’ button from the Running Apps drawer. Finally, a way to kill apps running in the background in stock without swiping away every single instance.

To attract people to try new apps, now everytime an app is searching on Google, the app will appear on search and can be used straight away, without installing the app. A bit like trying out a demo before you buy something. Neat.

As we reported here, Android is getting a native VR experience baked into the OS as a low-level instruction, so it will have a seamless transition from standard Android into Daydream.

You can now open two apps side by side, copy data from one app to another, without the need to switch between the two. Multitasking is not new in Android but multi-window multitasking is new in stock Android.

Similar notifications from a single app will now live in a bundled-up notification prompt in your notification tray rather than having single instances for each notification. OEMs has this for quite some time now but it is nice to see it in stock Android.

Also new in Android N is the ability to reply directly in the notification share without opening the app. Open, type and press reply. Easy.

Now baked into the OS itself, Android N will be bringing a Night Mode, where the screen brightness and hue is changed according to time or location. This will help your eyes and the screen to last longer and lessen any strains to the optical centres of the person.

Google has increased the effectiveness of Doze, making your charge last even longer thanks to optimized power profiles and apps permission. They also optimized background activities so they do not gulp your precious power, and in turn make the battery last longer per day.


Samsung Galaxy S22 & S22+ could launch with 10MP cameras with 3x optical zoom

We're not done with 2021, but Samsung is already working on the Galaxy S22 series. Various rumours of the company's next flagship series, with many of the leaks appearing in the last few weeks. Now, reports claim to have more details on the camera module.

According to GalaxyClub, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ could both have a telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom. For comparison, the telephoto camera for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series only had a 1.1x optical zoom. In exchange, they both have a 64MP main camera with high digital zoom. Previously, it was also rumoured that the new models' telephoto camera would be a 12MP sensor. There's also going to be a 50MP main camera, instead of the 64MP one from before.

Besides the cameras, the Galaxy S22 series is expected to feature the Snapdragon 898 or Exynos 2200 chipsets (depending on region). There are also rumours that Samsung will bring back the 3.5mm audio jack and microSD slot. Moreover, sources claim that the new models will feature a vapour chamber.

From what we can tell, Samsung could be making quite a few changes this time. But what are your thoughts about it so far? Do let us know in the comments below! For further updates on this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 & S22+ expected to have flat backs, thinner display bezels

Camera bumps are pretty common in smartphones these days. Flagship devices tend to have very thick ones, especially if they come with a periscope camera. The Samsung Galaxy S series isn't an exception, but Samsung aims to change that with the Galaxy S22 series.

According to Ice Universe, the rear of the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will be flat. Since the camera bumps for the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ are not too thick, it won't be surprising if Samsung managed to even out the back. This would allow them to sit flush on flat surfaces without a phone cover. Also, both models are expected to have thinner display bezels, which will result in a higher screen-to-body ratio.

S22 and S22 + look like iPhone 13 without notch. The front and rear are flat and symmetrical bezel

S22 Ultra camera108mp Improved version of HM3 main 1 / 1.33 "0.8 um F1.8 FOV 8512MP 0.6X sony 1/2.55" 1.4um F2.2 FOV 120 10MP 10X new sony 1/3.52" 1.12um F4.9 FOV 1110MP 3X new sony 1/3.52" 1.12um F2.4 FOV 36

The tipster also had an update on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. It was previously believed that Samsung might upgrade the 10MP cameras to 12MP. However, the rear quad-camera will be maintained at 108MP+12MP+10MP+10MP instead. On the bright side, Samsung will allegedly use an improved version of the ISOCELL HM3 sensor as the main camera. The two 10MP telephoto cameras will also be using new Sony mobile image sensors.

Of course, there's no proof that these specs are accurate, so please take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, what else are you hoping to see from Samsung's next flagship smartphone series? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Stands out from the rest?! | Unboxing & Hands-On!

Samsung has just launched its 2022 flagship Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra! For the first time, Malaysia will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which is the latest and most powerful mobile chipset. Isn't that an exciting news? Besides, it has now a built-in S Pen supporting all the S Pen features and shortcuts too.

On the design, it has a pretty similar outlook as the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, boxy square-ish sides, top ad bottom even where the placement of the S Pen slot is the same. The Galaxy S22 Ultra that comes with a 5000mAh battery pack supported by a 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0. With the aid of the latest Snapdragon 8Gen1 chipset, battery efficiency has improved. Check out the unboxing video below to have a closer look to it.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra after a month! (Performance Test!)

We all know that Samsung ships two different variants of its flagship Galaxy S22 series in different regions. But what you might not know will be the different chipsets will affect the camera's performance in those two variants, giving them different results when it comes to photography.Although having the same setup, which contains a 108MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP zoom camera, and a 10MP periscope zoom camera. With the two variants use different chips, they actually pack different ISPs (Image Signal Processors). So check out the video below to see how's the performance of the Galaxy S22 Ultra after a month in the video below.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra concept device showcases a 200MP camera

Someone who is too eager to see the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has made a concept device to quench the thirst before the arrival. On this concept device, other than an interestingly large 200MP large camera sensor, other things also leave us wondering if they would be part of Samsung's upcoming plan.

The concept device sports a similar camera module that we see on the Galaxy S21 series. However, the arrangement of the camera sensors is different as most of the space has been taken up by the large 200MP sensor, accompanied by a secondary camera and some additional sensors.

Besides that, the creator also chose a flat display for the device which could be the Galaxy S22 Ultra (thanks to the S Pen) rather than a curved one. With this choice made, we wonder if Samsung would take a different approach when designing the most powerful one from the series. Furthermore, with the appearance of the S Pen, it is also suggested that the upcoming flagship could ship with one since the current S21 Ultra already supports the function.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could feature built-in S Pen

The continued survival of the Samsung Galaxy Note series has been a matter of great speculation in recent months. Some suggest that it's being discontinued and others claim that there could be one next year. Now, there's a new rumour that supports the former.

According to Ice Universe, the Galaxy Note series is no more (RIP?) However, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will come with a built-in S Pen. In other words, the Galaxy S series Ultra variants may replace the Note series. The S Pen being built-in could be the reason for the display's 19.3:9 aspect ratio.

Galaxy S22 Ultra could have Galaxy Note 20 Ultra design?

The source also claimed that the design for the Galaxy S22 Ultra won't be "too round or square". It's a bit vague, but this is probably referring to the edges of the device or the display. Both the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra had rounded edges, so maybe Samsung wants edges that are not as rounded. After all, some people consider flat edges more elegant.

While Ice Universe has proven reliable with his rumours, that's what they ultimately are - rumours. As such, take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, are you okay with the Galaxy S Ultra devices replacing the Galaxy Note series? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra might use waterdrop notch rather than punch-hole cutout

We've been getting more rumours of the Samsung Galaxy S22 recently, although there's still a while until the launch. Today, a new one has surfaced, and it took us by surprise by claiming Samsung could go with a waterdrop notch for the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra rather than a punch-hole cutout.

A reputable source from South Korea, Super Roader, told LetsGoDigital that the camera system on the Galaxy S22 Ultra is different from what we saw in the past. According to the source, the South Korean tech giant will feature a waterdrop notch over a punch-hole selfie shooter on the front display for the Ultra variant of the upcoming Galaxy series. The news might also imply that the information for the rear camera module is wrong the whole time.

It's weird for the company to bring a design feature from its budget A-series to a flagship series. However, it might have its reason by doing so, maybe a new camera technology? For now, it's better to take this news with a pinch of salt since it's still early to confirm anything yet.

What would you think if Samsung really made the move and equip the Galaxy S22 Ultra with a waterdrop notch? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra really improved on Nightography?

The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra not only packed in a built-in S Pen, it also comes with the highest-end camera specs of the entire Samsung Galaxy S22 series. This year, Samsung says that the S22 Ultra will also “break the rules” when it comes to night photography or “Nightography” as they put it, so we took the S22 Ultra out for a couple of nights. So is it really that good?For Samsung’s “Nightography”, the S22 Ultra has Adaptive Pixel technology and a Detail Enhancer function on top of the better Night Mode. Thanks to the improved Samsung Gallery, Photo Editor and Video Editor, you can also remaster your photos, add stickers or AR and edit your videos. Check out how it turns out at our test in the video below!


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra render image and tech specs leaked

There were plenty of rumours going around about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series before it is launches. Here, we spotted the rendered images of the device and some of the tech specs leaks.

According to sources, the device's camera would be arranged and each of the camera lenses is separate on the back. Besides that, the device might come with an S-Pen and it will dock inside of the phone, unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra. On the other hand, it may sport a 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED display with curved edges on the sides. As for the chipset, it is expected to feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Exynos 2200.

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. What tech specs do you wish the device to feature? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders appear, reveals slot for S Pen

With Samsung giving S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, many started asking "What about the Galaxy Note?" Some rumours suggest that it'll continue, while others claim otherwise. But if you ask us, most signs suggest that we may be saying goodbye to it.

Thanks to Steve Hemmerstoffer (via Digit), renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are now available online. As you can see, its overall shape is similar to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra from 2 years back, with a slight curve for the display on the sides. It also has five cameras and an LED flash at the back. From our experience with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the largest camera is most likely the periscope camera.

Of course, the interesting part of the render is the round part at the bottom, which is meant for an S Pen. This would mean that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be bundled with an S Pen. In addition, the Galaxy S21 Ultra could fully support the features that were previously exclusive to the Galaxy Note series.

Considering Hemmerstoffer's reputation, these renders could indeed be based on actual designs. This means that there's a high chance that Samsung would drop the Galaxy Note series, as it would have no unique advantage anymore. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Android N could have split screens... wait, didn't ASUS already have that for KitKat?

Quite recently, the folks in charge of the Google Pixel C tablet were quoted as saying that Android N (no news yet if it might be Nougat) will have split screens as a major feature. However, we can't help but remember that ASUS had a split screen feature for their ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME512CL called Dual Screen and that the tablet ran on Android 4.4 KitKat.

It was certainly useful but limited by the apps that it could access, but since ASUS didn't see fit to include it in subsequent ZenUI updates, we assume the feature wasn't well-received. Perhaps it is time for the current range of ASUS tablets, the ASUS ZenPads to get that feature once more? Check out our full review of the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME512CL for more details on the Dual Screen feature.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review - Yes, it’s a very Note-worthy successor

The much rumoured Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is finally here and yes, it not only has a built-in S Pen stylus but it also features flagship level tech specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1Hz ~ 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and more. We find out what else it can do in the full review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra below.

Let’s face it, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra looks nothing like the rest of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series (it definitely doesn't look like the Galaxy S21 Ultra either). Instead, it looks almost exactly the same as the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, right down to the flat top and bottom, curved sides and it even has a built-in slot for an S Pen stylus on the bottom left.

However, there are some very good improvements. The large camera hump is gone, replaced with slightly protruding individual camera rings on the back. While these don't make the S22 Ultra wobble as much as the Note 20 Ultra we'd recommend you put it in a casing to help solve this.

Yep, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra does have a built-in S Pen

The 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has dual curved sides

The S22 Ultra has a matte back so it won't get smudges or fingerprints

The power button and volume rocker are on this side

Unfortunately, the S22 Ultra does not come with a free casing. Following the trend of reducing wastage that some other phone brands started, the S22 Ultra doesn’t even come with a fast charger or headphones, so it's just the smartphone, charging cable, SIM tray tool and the documentation.

However, the S22 Ultra is apparently built tougher with a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus+ for better drop and scratch resistance on the screen and a stronger Armor Aluminum frame. The phone is also IP68 water resistant so you can wash off any dirt or dust without any worries.

The individual protruding camera rings are at least better than a larger camera hump

There's a 40MP front camera in the punch hole

The built-in S Pen now has 2.8ms latency

This is what you'll get in the box of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Coming back to the improvements, Samsung have somehow managed to make the S22 Ultra feel the same as the Note 20 Ultra despite being 0.8mm thicker and 20g heavier. This extra space was apparently used for the battery as it is now 5000 mAh which is 500 mAh more than the Note 20 Ultra (but the same as the S21 Ultra).

While the built-in S-pen shape and feel is still the same as the one in the Note 20 Ultra, the stylus itself is matte black with the back tip matching the colour of the phone. Since our review unit was black, the S Pen it came with is all black, which looks good, but if you were to choose one of the other colours like burgundy, green or white, the body of the S Pen for those colour variants would be black while the back tip would be a matching colour.

Here are the tech specs and features for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra:

The tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

Stand out tech specs and features for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and built-in S Pen but the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is no slouch either. This is because on top of being LTPO 2.0 and having 1750 nits brightness, it also has Vision Booster and an adaptive refresh rate that ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz. According to Samsung this will save energy when the display is static yet still provide a buttery smooth scrolling experience from the higher refresh rate at the same time but the higher brightness also means the screen is easily visible in direct sunlight.

While the S Pen features are more or less the same as the previous Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Air Actions, remote control S Pen, and so forth) Samsung have further improved the latency down to 2.8ms from 9ms. We asked Samsung how and they said that this is possible through AI improvement but wouldn’t go into the details on how exactly this works. I’m not an artist so perhaps I don’t have the sensitivity needed to detect this but it definitely feels just like real-life pencil and paper when drawing.

You can customize almost everything about your S Pen on the S22 Ultra

Other S Pen features like Air Actions are still there so you can basically control your S22 Ultra using your S Pen stylus. This whole experience is entirely customizable so when combined with the wireless screen mirroring and Samsung DeX, you can basically do a presentation with just the S22 Ultra as your laptop and the S Pen as your pointer.

While the S22 Ultra officially can go up to 1TB in internal storage, here in Malaysia we only have access to up to 512GB storage, but even this should be enough for most uses, even 4K video recording. There is a tray for dual nano SIM cards or a single card and an embedded SIM but no space for extended memory or a microSD flash card.

The built in image editor is surprisingly capable

For cameras, there are similar 108MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 10MP (telephoto) + 10MP (periscope) quad rear cameras while the front camera has a 40MP sensor upgrade from the previous S21 Ultra. New features for the cameras include better RAW format manipulation but you’ll have to download the Expert RAW app, AI Autoframe rate which automatically adjusts frame rates based on how bright the situation is and AI Autoframing which automatically keeps your subject in frame while recording video. Video recording can go as high as 8K but only at 24fps for the rear cameras. 4K recording at 60fps is available for both front and back cameras with stabilization.

While there’s a 960fps super slow motion mode on HD and 240fps on full HD, the cameras also come with a more stable 100x Space Zoom. According to Samsung they’ve also included Adaptive Pixel technology and a Detail Enhancer function on top of the better Night Mode for improved night photography or “Nightography”. All of these functions are readily available from the Camera UI, so you can switch to them on the fly as you’re taking photos without having to mess around with the menus.  In addition, the front camera has been upgraded to a 40MP sensor. This can be used in tandem with the Portrait mode for impressive selfies with bright lights in the background or low light conditions.

The 5000 mAh battery can now support up to 45W fast charging but as mentioned before, you have to buy the charger separately. You can also charge Qi compatible devices like the Galaxy Buds 2 or other smartphones wirelessly using the S22 Ultra’s wireless PowerShare. The S22 Ultra supports 5G and WiFi 6 but as usual, the only wired connection is via the USB Type C port on the bottom.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can last for a full day and still have 40% left over

Geekbench 5 and 3DMark benchmarks were very high

Thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 12GB of RAM, we can safely say that the S22 Ultra is #1 in all our benchmarks. It also managed to play Genshin Impact at 60 fps on the highest settings without getting overly hot (previous generation devices would get quite toasty after a while) so you can easily play any game or use any app on the S22 Ultra. While reports of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating have appeared, that has never happened during our testing with the S22 Ultra, even when we tested it repeatedly under stress for long periods of use, so we assume that Samsung have tuned the chipset accordingly.

While I’m not a fan of the S22 Ultra’s dual curved screen (it does nothing for productivity), the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display still looks awesome enough to make other smartphone displays pale in comparison. Audio is loud enough to fill the room on maximum and clear enough to enjoy orchestra music, much less do a presentation. Battery life is also fairly good, lasting about 1 day and a half on normal to heavy usage with the phone usually having 30% to 40% after a full day. While we didn’t get to test the 45W supercharger, even with just the 25W charger, the S22 Ultra went back to 100% in 1 hour and a bit more.

I'm no artist, but these could be snow-capped mountains drawn entirely with PENUP and the S22 Ultra SPen

On to the cameras, the S22 Ultra does not disappoint as it took shots and videos smoothly in all situations with almost no problems. It certainly delivers in most low-light conditions, but not when there’s almost no light, resulting in a drop in stabilization for video recording. The improved Night mode delivers as promised though, but does tend to over expose at times, resulting in some noise the darker it gets.

Trying out the AI Edit features of Photo Remastering, we found that to a certain extent it does work, but the most that it does is auto tones and contrasts the original picture. In some cases, it manages to make a night picture look better after remastering compared to if you were to use the Night mode function from the start. In other situations when it’s just too dim, it might occasionally create more noise though. If you want to take advantage of the RAW format just download the Expert RAW app from the Samsung Galaxy Store (which appears to be just for the S22 series for now).

It's actually a lot darker than it looks in this remastered picture

Auto ~ Note the clear colours and sign lights even though it's at night

Zoom ~ you can still clearly see details

Auto ~ the Portrait mode works quite well in this selfie of Joshua

The 40MP front camera still works just fine in low-light even without portrait mode

You can easily blur the background in Portrait mode for the S22 Ultra even though it has bright lights

Auto Framing works but it reacts quite slowly and always centers on the object it is tracking. It works better with faces or things in motion though but we would have liked it better if we could perhaps customize the Auto Framing feature a bit more to our liking. Perhaps even an Auto Framing feature based on the Rule of Thirds and other photography techniques (The Golden Ratio, Fibonacci spiral, leading lines etc.)? As it is, we think it would make for much better cat and baby videos, especially for those with less video recording experience.

That being said, our resident vloggers have noted that the Auto Framing should be especially useful for those videographers who are out and about solo. This means you could place the S22 Ultra in a tripod and then walk into a scene and just let the Auto Framing do the rest (yes, you could do the same with certain gimbals or stabilizers, but it is a nice feature to have).

The Auto Framing in action on the S22 Ultra

We put all the graphics settings on max for Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9 for the S22 Ultra

Is the S22 Ultra really a multimedia studio as Samsung claims it is? Well.. let’s just say that the gaming hands-on video we made in this article was produced entirely using Samsung’s built-in video editor and this article was written in Google Docs using Samsung DeX. It’s certainly possible to edit and splice together video, complete with transitions, video speed adjustments and text but there’s no helpful tutorial to walk you through it if you’re a first timer.

As someone who does use their smartphone to edit videos and do work, the Samsung Video Editor is not as fully featured (text can’t be placed for more than one frame, there’s no video timeline, you can’t do chroma green screen, etc) as say Cyberlink’s PowerDirector app. But, it is one of the better video editors out there and you pay nothing for it (Cyberlink PowerDirector has a yearly subscription). The same could be said about the Photo Editor in the Gallery so, it’d be great if Samsung keeps working on them both, especially since they work great in Samsung DeX too.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has everything you need

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra looks and feels awesome and in terms of features and performance will beat any Android phone out there in nearly every category. We would have liked it more if it actually looked like an S22 series smartphone but then, perhaps this is Samsung’s way of answering to their Galaxy Note fans who haven’t seen a new Galaxy Note phone for at least 1 year and a half.

On that note, I have to say that the S22 Ultra is best for those Galaxy Note users looking for an upgrade from the Note 20 Ultra and not so much for those S21 Ultra users from last year. The fact that the S22 Ultra comes in at RM5099 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version reinforces this conclusion, but if you’re already going to get a phone for RM5K, then you’re better off paying more for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage version at RM5899. If you are interested in getting the S22 Ultra there's still some time to cash in on all the bonuses as the pre-order time ends on 3 March 2022.

At this price point, practically any phone could be a contender, but there’s almost no other device in the Malaysian market with the same features except for Samsung’s own Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which doesn’t have the improved chipset, tech and S Pen as mentioned above. It does cost less (RM3689) and comes with a charger and accessories, but if you’re an old Galaxy Note user who didn’t buy the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra yet, then we’d say the Galaxy S22 Ultra is the more Note-worthy phone to get. What do you think? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra shows its ultra durability, survives JerryRigEverything’s scratch and bend test

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the South Korean tech giant’s most recent flagship smartphone has been making waves for its impressive specs list and sleek modern design that’s befitting of its ‘Ultra’ name.

In fact, the latest and greatest Samsung smartphone has proven to be ultra durable too, even surviving JerryRigEverything’s famous ‘durability test’ that has practically destroyed dozens of phones before!

In case you’re not familiar with JerryRigEverything, it’s a popular YouTube channel by US-based Zack Nelson with over 7.2 million subscribers that puts smartphones and other devices to their limits of durability. Nelson’s durability tests usually involves a scratch and bend test with a razor blade, hardness picks and even flames from a lighter.

In his most recent video, Nelson put the Galaxy S22 Ultra through the ‘JerryRigEverything treatment’, a torture which the device handled like a champ! With the Ultra’s Gorilla Glass Victus+ screen, it only began showing scratches at a Mohs hardness level 6 with deeper scratches at level 7, which kind of justified Samsung’s decision to not have a factory-installed screen protector out of the box.

As for the dreaded bend test, the Galaxy S22 Ultra showed no signs of faltering under hard pressure from Nelson’s hands thanks to the device’s metal frame. Furthermore, Nelson’s razor blade didn’t even leave a mark on the Ultra’s Phantom Black matte back cover.

The only thing that’s not so durable is the S Pen that comes with the Galaxy S22 Ultra as it snapped in half under Nelson's hands. However, it is to be expected considering the S Pen is made out of plastic, though do note that the S Pen’s end and buttons are made out of metal.

More impressively, the Ultra’s under the screen ultrasonic fingerprint reader was even able to still function as per usual despite Nelson scratching the detection area on its screen pretty badly. Pretty stellar build quality, don’t you think?

If you want to know more about the Galaxy S22 Ultra, read our review here. Moreover, do check out our unboxing video of Samsung's latest flagship below:

What do you guys think of the ultra durability of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook.


Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra! Is it worth the upgrade?!

Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, we've received many questions out there asking us for a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 to see if its worth the upgrade. This is because when the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra first came out, it offered one of the best flagship experiences out there. Many have been commenting on not feeling the upgrade on their first look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but is that really the case? Featuring a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, a 200MP quad rear camera setup, S-Pen and more, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers improvements in nearly every way. Let's check out more details on the comparison between them both in the video below.

So to conclude "Is it worth the upgrade?", we still find the answer a no if you're upgrading from the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra but a yes if you're from the Galaxy S21 Ultra and below like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and other Galaxy Note series. Stay tuned for more tech videos and also in-depth reviews on TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus design leaked by former Samsung employee!

Last week, we reported on an expectation of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus’s outlook design. Today, we can further confirm the upcoming designs because a former Samsung employee has released the design of both of the smartphones.

According to the source, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will have some key differences in terms of design from the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus will sport a different camera design compared to the S22 Ultra with a drop-like design. As for the display, both are expected to remain a FHD+ and 120Hz refresh rate but with a slightly shorter and wider display size.

By looking at the leaks, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will have a flatter display from its predecessors while maintaining a slight curve. As for the Galaxy S22 Ultra, there’s still not much info on it but we got the expected camera specs which might sport 108MP+12MP+10MP+10MP quad camera setup on the rear and a 12MP selfie camera on the front.

As of now, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and official release date for yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Samsung Galaxy S22 concept design shows off an interesting futuristic device

Although it's only going to come out next year, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has already become the talk of the town with rumours such as featuring a chipset with custom AMD GPU and a cooling fan. Before we take a look at the real stuff, someone has envisioned the device with a concept that is inspired by a futuristic vibe.

According to the video made by a creative user named 4RMD on YouTube, the Galaxy S22 features a huge vertical protruding strip on the rear that houses the camera setup and a narrow secondary screen. On the front, the device has an almost bezel-less flat display with no notch and punch-hole cutout, which hints at the use of an under-display camera. It is also worth mentioning that 4RMD moved all the physical buttons to the left, instead of putting them on the right.

To top it off, 4RMD also showed some tech specs in the video. The concept phone sports a 6.9-inch 4K AMOLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the secondary display is always on. For photography, it brings 108MP + 16MP + 12MP + 5MP rear-facing cameras with a 40MP camera on the front. Samsung’s Exynos SoC with AMD GPU is also mentioned alongside 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. A 6,000mAh battery is part of the package as well with 65W fast wired charging.

Let us know what you think about this Galaxy S22 concept device on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone news.


Samsung Galaxy S22 could have shorter battery life

Some people are saying it's too early, but speculation of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series have already begun popping up. There are rumours and renders of the brand's flagship phones next year. And now there might be solid proof of the Galaxy S22's battery capacity.

According to Sammobile, sources have provided real photos of the battery for the Galaxy S22. The model number EB-BS901ABY battery has a rated capacity of 3590mAh and a typical capacity of 3700mAh. For comparison, the Galaxy S21 has a 4000mAh battery. If this battery belongs to the Galaxy S22, it means that it has a notably smaller battery.

This is allegedly the Galaxy S22's battery

This lines up with a previous rumour, which also claimed that the Galaxy S22 would have a more compact body and a smaller 6.06-inch display. Sources also claim that Samsung will rely on the Exynos 2200 chipset for the new model, instead of the upcoming Snapdragon 898. The former will allegedly have much better power efficiency, so that would justify the smaller battery capacity.

Mind you, we can't confirm that the photos are really for the Galaxy S22 so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, would the smaller battery affect your decision to buy the Galaxy S22? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung Galaxy S22+ render image and tech specs leaked

There were plenty of rumours going around about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series before it is launches. Here, we spotted the render images and tech specs leaks of the Galaxy S22+.

According to sources, the render images showed that the design of the device will be similar to the previous model. It may feature a 6.55-inch display and is powered by a 4500mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. As for the camera, it will sport a triple rear camera with 50MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultra-wide-angle lens) + 10MP (macro lens).

Well, these are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to the Galaxy S22 series launching? What tech specs do you wish the device to feature? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22's live image leaked

There were plenty of rumours going around about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series before it is launches. Here, we spotted the live image of the device and some of the tech specs leaked.

According to sources, the live image showed that the Galaxy S22 has a glossy back cover, and it comes with a similar design to the previous model. Besides that, the Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908U) has been certified by FCC listing and will comes with a brand new model of S Pen (EJ-PS908) which is not compatible with the previous Samsung product.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra spotted on FCC listing

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 series is expected to be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and Exynos 2200. The vanilla variant and Galaxy S22+ will sport 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. As for the Galaxy S22 Ultra variant, it will feature 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.

Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Are you looking forward to the Galaxy S22 series launching? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22's official poster gets leaked

We've seen lots of renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 devices. Recently, the live image of vanilla Galaxy S22 also got leaked. Now, it might be the first time we have a look at the actual Galaxy S22's design, as an alleged official promotional poster appeared out of a sudden.

The poster came from LetsGoDigital that distributed most of the Galaxy S22 renders. If it turns out to be accurate, the upcoming Galaxy S22 series will adopt a camera bump similar to the Galaxy S21 lineup. Not only that, but the poster also has an S Pen in it, which hints that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will continue to support the accessory. However, we can't see any S Pen slot from this angle.

Earlier, there was also a report claiming that there won't be a Galaxy S22 Ultra next year, as it would get replaced by a new model called Galaxy S22 Note. Fortunately, we're getting closer to the launch, and we'll find out if it's true soon.

What do you think about the devices' design from the poster? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series Malaysia pre-order: an RM800 e-voucher and other exclusive rewards

Editor's note: We are giving away a Media Referral Gift Code too!

So you just heard of the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series, what are the pre-order details and what are the freebies? You've come to the right place so without further ado, read on below to know everything before anyone else!

For the Malaysian market, the Galaxy S22 series pre-order begins from 10 February until 3 March 2022. With exclusive rewards worth up to RM1317, customers who pre-order will get an e-voucher worth up to RM800 to spend on Samsung Malaysia Online Store, a Silicone Cover with Strap phone case, a Lucky box containing a limited-edition wide strap.

On the flip side, we are also collaborating with Samsung Malaysia to give away a Media Referral Gift Code: GS22VIPTN. Only the first 800 customers may claim it and this code entitles you to redeem a 45W Super Fast Charger worth RM199 on top of the current Pre-Order promotion. Also, this code can only be used before the checkout at the Samsung Online Store.

In addition, Galaxy S22 Ultra customers will also receive a LAMY Safari Twin Pen. As for those who are planning to get the Galaxy S22+ or Galaxy S22, you will receive a Camera Filter Mount. Pre-order will be available at Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Partners and Samsung Malaysia Online Store.

To find out more about the pre-order offers, you may visit the official Samsung Malaysia website here. Stay tuned for more trending tech gadget pre-order deals at TechNave.com. To read what's new about the Galaxy S22 series, go here to read about our official news coverage.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Burgundy)

Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Pink Gold)

Samsung Galaxy S22 (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Pink Gold)


Android Nougat officially announced

While Google have already outlined key features for Android N, their search for a sweet name for it appears to have come to an end as they officially unveiled the statue at Google HQ, revealing it to be Android Nougat. The previously mentioned key features like better battery management, Google Assistant and Daydream VR are still there, but you can now expect device manufacturers to begin the race of including Android 7.0 Nougat to their tech specs lists.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series SD 8 Gen 1 variants expanded to more countries, including Malaysia

Annually, Samsung would announce a new Galaxy S series but not all the countries get the good stuff. If you have been following the tech scene, then you understand that we are referring to the Snapdragon and Exynos chipset privilege.

The company would usually keep the Snapdragon variants exclusive to the US market but interestingly, Samsung changed its minds and has expanded the Snapdragon availability to other countries. This includes Malaysia, where we have confirmed the details with Samsung Malaysia that we are indeed getting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset variant for the very first time for the Galaxy S series.

Besides that, sources have confirmed that India, South Africa and the UAE will be getting the Galaxy S22 series with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets as well. However, the United Kingdom and Europe will continue using the Exynos chipset which in this case, the Exynos 2200 unit.

The Galaxy S22 series prices for the Malaysian market are now available and customers may begin to pre-order the phones starting today (10 February) until 3 March 2022. Below is the official pricing and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series ads leaked on Facebook before official launch today

With the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked livestream event launching tonight (9 February 2022) soon at 11 PM, there have already been tons of leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series online. Usually, we get our leaks from notable tipsters but it seems that Samsung has "accidentally" done it by itself.

As you can see from the tweeted post, the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra have appeared in an advertisement on Facebook matching the leaks based on the designs. Even the S-Pen stylus is also part of the image and it's quite clear that Samsung may just mash up the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S22 series together. Furthermore, it's also promoting the $200 pre-order Samsung Credit that's similar to our local pre-orders of getting RM200 off.

Samsung belike: yeah, fuck it. We can't hide the phones any longer pic.twitter.com/FzQlqTwdlL

In terms of tech specs, rumours have it that the Malaysian market may get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant which is good news for Samsung fans and tech enthusiasts. The memory capacity may go up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, whereas the battery could be up to 5000mAh. Samsung appears to be focusing a lot on camera technologies as well with new UI software.

Are you excited for the next Galaxy Unpacked? As a reminder, the livestream event starts at 11 PM tonight (9 February 2022) on Samsung Malaysia's YouTube channel. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series could ditch the glasstic backs

When Samsung switched to 'glasstic' with the Galaxy S20 series, some fans were disappointed. Mind you, the material doesn't look all that different from glass. But many feel that glass backs are more premium, so Samsung might revert things with the Galaxy S22.

According to Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra would revert to the use of glass for its back cover. That's great news for people who prefer the premium-ness of glass backs. On the other hand, the trade-off is that you have to worry about getting more fingerprints and having less grip.

There is a definite answer about the rear cover material of Galaxy S22 series:S22, S22 +, S22 ultra are all made of glass!

Besides that, Material IT Korea spotted a "Detail enhancer" within the Samsung camera app. It's supposed to improve the details for pictures taken by a 108MP camera and is probably the one equipped on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. It's speculated that this camera feature would enhance macro mode images.

What do you think about the recent leaks? Is a glass back important for you, and what new camera features would you like to see? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the Galaxy S22 series.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series could have a smaller and more compact design

It might still be 2021, but rumours of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series have already started appearing. An interesting one from last month claimed that this flagship series will have smaller batteries. But why is that? A reliable may have found the reason for that.

The clue comes from Ice Universe, who claimed that the Galaxy S22 will come with a 3700mAh battery. It's an almost 10% decrease from the Galaxy S21, which has a 4000mAh battery. Allegedly, this is because the new model will come with a more compact body that's even slightly smaller (6.06-inch screen) than the Apple iPhone 12. The smaller size could also be the reason behind the screen ratio's reduction from 20:9 to 19.3:9.

The S22 battery has only 3700mAh. Yes, it's true.But S22 is Samsung's smallest flagship phone in recent years. Its length, width and thickness are a little smaller than iPhone 13. I like such a small phone and I will definitely buy it. pic.twitter.com/BGADgJ2POO

Besides the possible size reduction, it was rumoured that the Galaxy S22 series won't come with any under-display front cameras. That's a bit disappointing, but there could be an upgrade for the telephoto lens optical zoom from 1.1x to 3x. We could also see a return of the 3.5mm audio jack and the inclusion of a vapour chamber cooling system, though the latter could be reserved for the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Mind you, a lot of the above are rumours and speculation, so take it with a grain of salt. But what are your thoughts on these rumours? Do you like any of these alleged changes? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series could launch in Malaysia with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Were you hoping to try out the Exynos 2200 chipset with the new Samsung Galaxy S22 series? If that's the case, you might be disappointed as the availability of the Exynos variants depends on the region. And this time around, it might not be available for us.

Thanks to a Korean tipster, we now have a list of Samsung Galaxy S22 available by region. According to the list, quite a few regions would only get the Galaxy S22 series variants sporting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This includes North America, South America, East Asia, South East Asia (SEA), and Oceania. As you know, Malaysia is in SEA, which would mean we're only getting the Snapdragon version.

Galaxy S22 Series AP by Regions1. Europe: Exynos2. North America: Snapdragon3. South America: Snapdragon4. East Asia: Snapdragon5. South East Asia/Oceania: Snapdragon6. West Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon7. Middle East Asia: Exynos & Snapdragon8. Africa: Exynos & Snapdragon

Mind you, this isn't anything unusual, as Samsung has been doing this for years. But Malaysia usually gets the Exynos versions, so it's surprising to see that we might only get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant this time. Of course, that's good news for those who prefer having better performance. It's also likely that Samsung deemed this the most suitable arrangement based on surveys.

So, what do you think about this? Would you prefer getting the Snapdragon or Exynos variant? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series is likely to debut on 8 February

Samsung will be announcing its next-generation Galaxy S flagship series soon. According to a Korean media outlet, the devices are debuting on 8 February, which is not a long wait from now. Furthermore, it also claims that the date has been confirmed by Samsung itself.

Ddaily brought the news of a Samsung Electronics official saying that an event would be held on the mentioned date. The report continues claiming the pre-orders for the series will start on 9 February, while the general sales will commence on 24 February.

If it were accurate, Samsung would be announcing three devices, including the vanilla Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. However, rumours said that the company might not launch an Ultra variant this time, as it could get replaced with a Note variant.

Are you excited about seeing the Galaxy S22 series? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series price leak and could start from ~RM4024

As per tradition, the prices of smartphones tend to leak before the launching day. Most of the time, this was done on purpose so we advise you to take a pinch of salt. However, it also provides us with a good indication of how much the devices (in this case, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series) would cost so read on below to find out more.

The price leak was posted by popular tipster Roland Quandt on his Twitter account and from the looks of it, the price tags have increased as expected. From the screenshot, the starting price is 849 Euros. From a direct currency conversion, that's starting from ~RM4024.

Comparing this leak price tag with the predecessor's starting price, the report said it's quite consistent. However, they speculated that the highest Galaxy S22 Ultra variant may cost more exceeding 10,000 Yuan again (10,380 Yuan, after direct conversion) since the Galaxy S21 Ultra was RM10,699 Yuan. This is twice as much as the Xiaomi 12 Pro which is 4699 Yuan, if true.

A few brands have already warned us that prices should increase this year due to several reasons. The most popular one would be because of the pandemic effect, chipset shortages as well as inflation. On the tech side, there is a big assumption that the Galaxy S22 Ultra is a combination of the Galaxy Note and the S series itself.

There are only a couple of days left until Samsung launches the next Unpacked event. We think there's a good chance for early February 2022 so until then, do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series release: S-Pen for ultra and new cam techs, starting price from RM3499

Today, Samsung has finally unveiled the latest Samsung Galaxy S22 series globally. As expected from the leaks, there's the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra that comes with an S-Pen. Essentially, the ultra variant is sort of like a revived Galaxy Note so here's what you need to know about the phones.

Obviously, the most anticipated thing among the lineup is the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The S-Pen can only be used for the ultra variant and the Galaxy Tab S8, featuring 2.8 milliseconds of input latency. Compare that with the Galaxy Note 20 series, this is almost threefold as low (vs 9 milliseconds). Samsung was also proud to announce that this model's body material was recycled with discarded fishing nets and has a new improved cooling technology.

In terms of tech specs, there isn't much change (more or less). The Galaxy S22 Ultra features a huge 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display supporting QHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Then for the camera, you can find a 108MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 10MP (periscope) + 10MP (telephoto) quad rear camera setup.

Samsung has been teasing its camera capabilities for a while now, its 10MP telephoto and periscope can support 10x optical zoom up to 100x electronic zoom with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS). Its ultrawide lens also has an AI Super Resolution technology to make the image better, even more so with the new HM3 sensor for night photo shots and faster image capturing performance.

On the other hand, the front camera got an upgrade to 40MP. Samsung even added a Live Video post-production function so that the user can take Live Focus Video or 4K resolution when taking selfies. Then for the battery pack, it's still the same 5000mAh battery capacity with 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging technology. By the way, the Galaxy S22 series won't come with a charging brick in the box.

Last but not least, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset with a maximum memory capacity of 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. To get the whole tech specs details, you can read on below:

For the Malaysian market, here are the respective price tags for each model:

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Burgundy)

Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Pink Gold)

Samsung Galaxy S22 (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, Pink Gold)

So what do you think of the Galaxy S22 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Galaxy S22 series reportedly to launch in January 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 was the first S series launched in January. Before that, the company usually announces the flagship series in the second half of February, during the Mobile World Congress (MWC). It's reported that the Korean tech giant will likely follow the new schedule by launching the Galaxy S22 in the first month of the year.

The latest information came from Korean media The Elec. During the pandemic, MWC is no longer the major event for smartphone manufacturers to launch their new products due to many restrictions. Samsung is one of the companies that separates itself from MWC when launching new smartphones by holding events individually.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series could be jam-packed with a bunch of impressive tech specs and features, including AMD-level graphics, 65W fast-charging, a cooling system that uses a vapour chamber and more. For photography, the devices could bring a 50MP RGBW sensor and a 10MP sensor with 3x optical zoom.

Before Samsung, let's not forget we'll be seeing new flagships from Google and Apple next month! Leave some comments to let us know how excited you are about seeing these new devices! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.