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iPhone 12 Pro Max from the inside: new battery, vulnerable back

Stately 160, 8 times 78, 1 mm is the new iPhone 12 Large Pro Max – Apple has never taken so much space for a smartphone. The same applies to the OLED screen: The integrated 6.7 inch screen diagonal has never been seen before at the group.

That makes you wonder what Apple with all the area – the total weight increases compared to the iPhone 11 Pro Max Incidentally, only slightly on 228 g – starts. A first teardown by the repair specialist iFixIt now reveals this.

Battery smaller, but still in L-shape Basically, the hardware corresponds to that of other models from the 12 family. The MagSafe ring for contactless charging, however, looks almost small in view of the huge housing – ins 12 mini does not fit in completely. The battery – it comes up 14, 13 Watt hours – is L-shaped in the housing. For comparison: With the 11 Pro Max of 2019 it also had the form factor, but came up with 15, watt hours. As usual, adhesive tabs hold the battery in place.

iFixIt has noticed a further miniaturization of the motherboard. The SIM card reader is discreet. The components hardly offer any surprises. It is an X 55 – 5G modem from Qualcomm including SDR 865 – Transceiver for LTE and 5G installed. The power management IC comes from ST Microelectronics (STB 601 A). For the Bluetooth plus WLAN module, Apple apparently did not use Broadcom, but rather USI (339 S 00761). For the mmWave front end, which is only used in the US models, technology from Murata is used (1XR – 482).

Fat sensor, back prone to breakage iFixIt was impressed by the new camera module. It comes with a LIDAR unit and a fat primary sensor. This is 47 percent larger than the iPhone 12. Sensor shift image stabilization ensures sharp images. With the Taptic Engine, the vibration module, iFixIt discovered a previously unknown plastic module known as a “sidecar” – which function it serves remains unclear. Maybe it’s supposed to keep the battery in place.

All in all, the iPhone falls 12 Pro Max relatively repairable. iFixIt gave him 6 out of 10 possible points. The screen and battery can be replaced quite easily, and most of the other components are also “relatively modular and interchangeable”. As usual, Apple uses a lot of “rare” types of screws, which is why you need a suitable screwdriver set. Reusable staples appear to be used more frequently than glue. However, the water resistance must be restored later by service personnel, which is not very easy. Very negative according to iFixIt: The glass back of the iPhone 12 Pro Max is in acute danger of breaking due to accidents in a fall, if you don’t give the device a cover – and then the whole case has to be replaced. (bsc)

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G moniker confirmed ahead of imminent launch

A couple of Oppo smartphones with model designations PDSM00 and PDST00 got TENAA certified recently. These are said to be two versions of the Reno5 Pro 5G, and now we know that they are indeed different variants of the Reno5 Pro 5G as both have been HDR10+ certified, confirming the moniker in the process.

The organization’s website doesn’t include any specs of the Reno5 Pro 5G, but thanks to TENAA, we know it will sport a 6.55″ FullHD+ screen and pack a 4,250 mAh battery, likely having 65W charging support.

The smartphone will have a total of five cameras onboard – a 32MP selfie shooter on the front and a 64MP primary camera on the back with one 8MP and two 2MP units.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G images posted on TENAA’s website

The Reno5 Pro 5G was also spotted on Geekbench with a Dimensity 1000+ chipset and 8GB RAM. The unit was running Android 11, which may have ColorOS 11 on top.

The Reno5 Pro 5G is expected to be joined by a non-Pro model powered by the Dimensity 800U SoC.

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Nokia 5.4 to come with a punch hole display, memory and color options detailed

HMD Global announced the Nokia 5.3 back in March, and now we learn about the Nokia 5.4, which according to Nokiapoweruser will launch sooner than expected.

The publication also claims that unlike the 5.3 that packs a waterdrop notch display, the 5.4’s screen will come with a punch hole and will measure around 6.4″ diagonally. It will also have a better chipset at the helm, but it’s unclear which one exactly.

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The source further claims that Nokia 5.4 will have two memory configurations – 4GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB. It will come in Blue and Purple shades at first, but more color options may be available later.

The Nokia 5.4 is expected to sport a quad camera module like the Nokia 5.3 and may arrive alongside the Nokia 7.3 5G by the end of 2020.

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Realme 7 Pro gets Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 early access update

Realme detailed the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 in September and revealed the Early Access Roadmap with the list of smartphones eligible to get its latest custom Android skin. The X50 Pro 5G and Narzo 20 have already received Realme UI 2.0, and today the Realme 7 Pro joins them as the company has opened the Early Access Program for the Snapdragon 720G-powered smartphone.

Those interested can apply for the program by heading to the Settings > Software Update menu on their Realme 7 Pro, tap on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then on Trial version, and then submit the required information. The update will arrive on your device soon after the details are submitted, but do note that limited slots are available, so you might want to hurry if you can’t wait to get a taste of Realme UI 2.0.

The Realme UI 2.0 for the 7 Pro carries firmware version RMX2170_11_C.09 and requires a hefty download of around 3.6GB. But remember that this may not be as stable as the final build, so it’s best avoided on primary devices. You can head over to the first source link at the end of this article to know more about the Early Access Program.

The next smartphones in line to get Realme UI 2.0 early access builds are Realme 6 Pro, 7, Narzo 20 Pro, and X2 Pro. Realme will open the early access program for them next month, followed by six more smartphones in January 2021. You can check out the image below for the complete roadmap. It is for India only, and units in other countries may follow a different schedule.

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First TCL 20 5G specs and images leak ahead of early 2021 announcement

TCL is preparing to launch another 5G smartphone at the start of next year and we have the first details for it. The new handset will simply be named TCL 20 5G, Evan Blass shared. It will be a midranger with a Snapdragon 690 chipset, three cameras and a big screen.

The front panel will have a 6.67” diagonal with a Full HD+ resolution. There will be a hole in the center for an 8MP selfie camera, but the panel is likely to be LCD. It is a safe guess, given the fact the power key is said to double as a fingerprint scanner, positioned on the right side, right under the volume keys. Interestingly enough, on the left side there’s also a key for easy access to Google Assistant.

The main camera is now oriented vertically, instead of going for the unusual horizontal solution of the TCL 10 series. The main cam will be 48MP, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro cam. On the inside, we have 6GB RAM, either 128GB or 256GB storage, and a 4,500 mAh battery.

The phone is expected to arrive next year. TCL probably planned to introduce it at CES 2021, but the conference is cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation in the United States, meaning we are likely going to see an online launch of the TCL 20 5G in the early months of 2021.

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Redmi Note 9 series teardown reveals differences between the 4G and 5G models

Yesterday marked the arrival of the Redmi Note 9 series in China and now local repair and teardown experts Aio Technology took apart all three models to show us what’s on the inside.

Taking off the backs reveals that the Redmi Note 9 4G and Note 9 5G come with plastic plates while the Note 9 Pro 5G uses of glass. Taking a look underneath we find the 4G model has its heat dissipation film on its back cover while the 5G models have theirs above the batteries. We can also observe the fingerprint cable connectors going to the motherboard and the integrated antennas. The 5G models have a higher antenna count which was to be expected.

We then get to the cameras, with the Redmi Note 9 4G packing three separate rear sensors while the 5G versions have their modules held together on camera islands. The chipset and storage sit on top of the motherboard covered underneath copper foil. Removing the foil gives us a clear shot of all three chipsets with the Qualcomms sitting in the right corners of the motherboard while the Mediatek is on the top right side.

Next up are the batteries with the 4G model having the largest cell at 6,000mAh while the Note 9 5G’s comes in at 5,000mAh and the Note 9 Pro 5G has a 4,820mAh cell. Check out the source link below for more details.

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Samsung sums up the key features of its 5nm Exynos 1080 chipset on video

Samsung introduced the Exynos 1080 chipset two weeks ago. The new platform is an evolution of the Exynos 980 and is the company’s first chip, built on the 5nm EUV FinFET technology process. The unveiling took place mostly online without much pomposity.

Now, Samsung has posted a video on its YouTube channel, highlighting all the cool specs and features of the Exynos 1080. Check it out below:

The greatest proud of Samsung is the 5G modem in the Exynos 1080. It can theoretically get up to 5.1 Gbps speeds at NR Sub-6GHz networks, and any eventual phone can also take advantage of the new NPU for on-device AI.

Samsung also reminded that the new octa-core CPU can get you “beyond mobile computing” with its powerful Cortex-A78 core and can bring “artistic graphics” thanks to the Mali-G78 GPU. For comparison, the current Exynos 990 that powers the company’s flagships brings a less impressive powerful core and the previous-gen graphics unit.

Screengrabs from the Samsung Exynos 1080 video

Other key features Exynos 1080 brings to smartphones are HDR10+ support, 144Hz refresh rate at Full HD+ resolution, support for up to 200MP stills, and 4K Ultra HD videos. We’re still waiting for an official confirmation of what will be the first phone to have it, but we expect it to be the vivo X60 Pro.

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Redmi: Xiaomi's sub-brand launches its first smartwatch

Together with the 5G version of the Redmi series Note 9 Redmi will launch its first smartwatch that we will probably also see on our market. The price is low, in China it is available at 299 Yuan (38 EUR)

by Lorenzo Tirotta published on 28 November 2020 , at 13: 01 in the Apple channel

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Redmi , under the brand of the Chinese giant Xiaomi, is constantly growing and is going through a period of development and innovation thanks to its cheap and at the same time performing devices. Together with Samsung, Xiaomi dominates the mid-range market also thanks to the numerous sales of Redmi which on the wave of success launches its first Redmi Watch .

Redmi Watch the light and cheap smartwatch

The watch, with a rather anonymous design, is equipped with a LCD display of 1 , 4 inches HD resolution and 323 ppi. The glass is slightly curved and on the right we find the only button on the device, the rest will be managed by the touch screen or preferably by the Mi Fit app that can be installed on the smartphone. The body of the smartwatch is available in three variants : black, white and blue while the strap silicone is available in the colors: black, white, blue, green and pink.

The watch has a battery from 230 mAh with charging support from 5W . Xiaomi has guaranteed an autonomy of 7 days which can go up to 12 days in energy saving mode . The smartwatch is equipped with NFC technology , Bluetooth 5.0 , heart rate monitor and is waterproof until 50 meters deep.

The weight of the watch is 35 grams with the strap and supports compatibility with devices from Android 5.0 and iOS 10 forward.

Redmi Watch was announced today along with the 5G version of the series Redmi Note 9 e will be available in China starting from December 1st . The XDA developers have recently found within the FFC list a watch with characteristics and design very similar to the Redmi Watch that bears the name of Mi Watch Lite . Most likely this is the version intended for the European market, but the official status is not yet available.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G – a surprising design of a new smartphone

Nowadays most smartphones look almost identical and in many cases we can only distinguish them thanks to the manufacturer’s logo on the housing . Fortunately, from time to time there are models that come out of the line, which present us with a unique design. One of such devices is, for example, LG Velvet. I mention it not by accident – the latest leaks indicate that a smartphone similar to the work of Koreans will appear on the market in the near future. Most interestingly, it will not be another version of the popular Velvet, but the new mid-range Samsung Galaxy A 32 5G. Renders of this model have already appeared on the network together with the case, which fortunately is transparent. Thanks to this, we can see the new Galaxy in all its glory.

Nobody expected such a design by Samsung – the upcoming Galaxy A 32 5G is a bit like the LG Velvet model, but it will certainly be a much cheaper smartphone. Even with the use of a chip with a 5G modem.

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Samsung Galaxy A 12 and A 02 s – new, affordable smartphones

The new medium from Samsung is characterized by a gradient housing (probably made of plastic), a small notch in the display, and a triple camera with a double LED diode. It is characterized by a matrix 48 Mpix, and one of the additional “meshes” is a 2 Mpix sensor for depth measurement. , and on the bottom we see 3.5 mm mini-jack and USB-C connectors.

Samsung Galaxy M 12 and M 42 – smartphones with batteries 7000 and 6000 mAh

About We do not know much about the pure specification of the smartphone. As the name suggests, Galaxy A 32 will support the 5G network, but whether the chip will be produced by Qualcomm, MediaTek or Samsung itself remains a mystery at the moment. In addition, we expect an LCD screen with a diagonal of about 6.5 inches and a battery with a capacity of at least 4000 mAh. We are waiting impatiently for more information – this device has a chance to be one of the most interesting mid-range devices.

Source: SlashLeaks, GSMarena

New article: Testing Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

io-tech tested the latest Fan Edition from the Samsung Galaxy S 20 collection.

Testing of the exciting smartphone releases of the fall continues at io-Tech and today it’s time for an article on the Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE 5G. The Fan Edition is positioned below the other Galaxy S 20 models that hit stores in the spring. In terms of size, the FE with a 6.5-inch screen is positioned on the Galaxy S 20 and the S 20 between +

Galaxy S 20 FE 5G’s key features include a 6.5-inch 120 Hertz Full HD AMOLED display , Snapdragon 865 system chip, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage space with memory card slot, 32 megapixel front camera, triple rear camera with three different focal lengths, IP 68 protection, stereo speakers and 4500 mAh battery 25 with watt quick charge support and wireless charging.

In the article 779 we will get acquainted with the 5G version of the Galaxy S 20 FE collection at the recommended price in euros, based on about two weeks of user experience.

Read the article: Tested on Samsung Galaxy S 20 FE 5G

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Galaxy Note 20: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung revealed two new models of the Samsung Galaxy Note earlier in 2020 – the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the regular Galaxy Note.

As fans of the series will recall, in 2019, Samsung offered two sizes of this phone, taking the Note 10 smaller while pushing the Note 10+ as the larger size model. In reality, it was the Note 10+ that was the true successor to the Note crown, while the “normal” model slipped into a smaller and more affordable position.

That gap between the Note 20 and the Ultra model has become wider in 2020. Here’s how they compare.

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Design

Note 20 Ultra: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1mm, 208g Gorilla Glass 7
Note 20: 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3mm, 192g, polycarbonate back

Never has so much been written about design when it comes to two phones in the same family. In the past, Samsung has often offered much the same design between regular and plus models. That changed with the launch of the S20 Ultra – and the Note 20 Ultra is different to the regular Note 20 too.

While the difference in size is to be expected because the displays are a different size, the design itself is quite different too. The Note 20 Ultra has flattened ends and squared corners, while the Note 20 has softer curved corners.

The Note 20 also moves to a plastic back – or “glasstic” as Samsung calls it – rather than glass. This is quite a move, considering that Samsung has been using glass for its rear panels for some time. It also means the Note 20 is positioned quite differently to the Note 20 Ultra with the Ultra being the far more premium model.

Display

Note 20 Ultra: 6.9in, 3088 x 1440 pixel (496ppi), 120Hz
Note 20: 6.7in, 2400 x 1080 pixels (393ppi), 60Hz

While the displays are a different size, there’s a big difference in technology too. The Ultra gets a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Quad HD+ resolution. It’s pretty much as flagship as you can get.

The Note 20 display has the same display as the Note 10 Lite. That’s a 6.7-inch AMOLED Full HD+ at 60Hz and flat – so missing Samsung’s signature flagship curved edges.

It’s a pretty big difference, although there will be many who don’t mind the lower resolution or refresh rate. What’s important is that it still offers the S Pen features on a display that’s big and that’s a hallmark of the Galaxy Note family.

What is different to previous years is that the Note 20 isn’t getting that smaller display like the Note 10 offered, which was 6.3 inches.

Hardware

Note 20 Ultra: Qualcomm SD865 Plus or Exynos 990, 8GB/12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, 4500mAh
Note 20: Qualcomm SD865 Plus or Exynos 990, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, 4300mAh

When it comes to the core hardware, we return to some sort of parity between the two Note models. Both are powered either by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus or the Exynos 990, obviously using Qualcomm in some regions and Exynos in others as we’ve previously seen from Samsung.

The Ultra comes with 8GB of RAM in the LTE model and 12GB RAM in the 5G model, while the Note 20 sticks to 8GB in both, reinforcing a different positioning of these phones. Storage options differ depending on LTE or 5G too.

The Note 20 LTE comes in one model with 256GB storage, while the 5G model is offered in 128GB and 256GB options, all region dependant. The Note 20 Ultra comes in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options in the 5G model and 256GB and 512GB storage options in the LTE model, again region dependant. Only the Ultra offers microSD support for storage expansion, like the Note 10+ did.

When it comes to batteries, the Note 20 Ultra has a 4500mAh capacity while the Note 20 has a 4300mAh capacity, so the smaller Note 20 gets better stamina than the Ultra, because of lower hardware demands on the battery.

Cameras

Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultra-wide: 12MP f/2.2
- Zoom: 12MP f/3.0 5x, 50X SpaceZoom
Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultra-wide: 12MP f/2.2
- Zoom: 64MP f/2.0 3x, 30X SpaceZoom

If you’re a Samsung fan, then the cameras in these respective devices might look familiar. On first glance they are similar to the load-out on the S20 Ultra and S20 models, although the 48-megapixel zoom of the S20 Ultra has been swapped out for a 12-megapixel zoom, now giving you 50X zoom, rather than the 100X zoom of the S20 Ultra, with 5x optical.

The regular Note 20 also gets a respectable camera load-out. It has a system very similar to the Galaxy S20, with a 12-megapixel main sensor with big pixels. It also offers zoom, but only 30X digital – which is 3x optical. It uses the 64-megapixel sensor here to enable the 8K video capture (as it did on the S20), while the Ultra uses the 108-megapixel sensor for 8K.

Both phones also offer an ultra-wide camera, which is the same. They also both have the same front 10-megapixel selfie camera.

What’s clear here is this is an area where Samsung doesn’t appear to be dropping the Note 20 too far. Sure, it’s not the same as the Ultra, but then increasing the resolution just so you can combine pixels back to 12-megapixels doesn’t automatically make for a better camera – a lot will comes down to the computation behind the lens and that’s pretty much the same in that regard.

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Summing up

The two Galaxy Note 20 models are radically different this year, with Samsung seemingly aiming to open up a wider gap between these two devices than it did in 2019. That might be a reflection of how the Galaxy Note 10, or the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, was received.

The Note 20 picks up some of what the Note 10 Lite offered but sticks to some of the premium aspects in the core hardware and the camera. This is reflected in the price of the handset somewhat. Even without the top specs, that larger display is much more useful for the S Pen.

The Note 20 Ultra is rather more predictable. It is the true flagship with a high price to match and the best of everything Samsung has to offer. At its heart, that’s what the Galaxy Note should be – but with so many big screen – affordable – phones around, we suspect that’s what’s driven Samsung to make the regular Note 20 a little more ordinary.

Writing by Chris Hall. Editing by Britta O’Boyle.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Galaxy S20: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung revealed the Galaxy Note 20 series of smartphones at its Unpacked event in August, with two models – the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. How does the standard Note compare to the standard S20 though?

We’ve compared the specifications for the Galaxy Note 20 up against the specifications for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ to help you work out what the differences are and which one you should buy.

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Design

Galaxy S20: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9mm, 163g
Galaxy S20+: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm, 186g
Galaxy Note 20: 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3mm, 192g

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a metal frame with glass back and rounded corners. The front is all display with a small punch hole camera at the top in the centre, while the rear sees a prominent rectangular camera housing in the top left corner.

There are number of different colour options and the Galaxy S20 is IP68 water and dust resistant. For those considering the S20+ too, the design is very similar to the S20 but the rear camera housing is larger, as is the device itself.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 meanwhile has a similar design to the Galaxy S20, but it has squarer edges – even if rounder than the Note 20 Ultra – and it has a ‘glasstic’ rear rather than glass. As it is a Note device, it also has an S Pen built-in, marking the main distinction between it and the S20 models.

The Note 20 is available in Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Green colour options. It features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the S20 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 6. In terms of size, the Note 20 is almost identical to the S20+.

Display

Galaxy S20: 6.2-inch, AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 563ppi, 120Hz
Galaxy S20+: 6.7-inch, AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 525ppi, 120Hz
Galaxy Note 20: 6.7-inch, AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 393ppi, 60Hz

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440, resulting in a pixel density of 563ppi. The S20+ has a 6.7-inch display, also with a Quad HD+ resolution for a pixel density of 525ppi.

Both have an Infinity-O display with curved edges and a punch hole camera at the top and in the centre. The Galaxy S20 and the S20+ have a 120Hz refresh rate, though this only runs at 1080p.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 comes with a 6.7-inch display with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution (393ppi). It’s flat rather than curved edges and it has a standard 60Hz refresh rate, leaving the 120Hz for the Note 20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Note 20 Ultra: What’s the difference?

Cameras

Galaxy S20: 12MP main, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultra wide
Galaxy S20+: 12MP main, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultra wide, DepthVision
Galaxy Note 20: 12MP main, 64MP telephoto, 12MP ultra wide

The Samsung Galaxy S20 has a triple rear camera, made up of a 12-megapixel main sensor, 64-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra wide sensor. There’s 3x hybrid zoom and 30x digital zoom.

The Galaxy S20+ meanwhile, has the same triple camera setup as the S20 but it adds a DepthVision sensor to the mix. On the front of the S20 and S20+, you’ll find a 10-megapixel sensor.

The Galaxy Note 20 comes with the same triple camera as the S20. There is no DepthVision sensor like the S20+ and the zoom capabilities are reduced to 30X rather than the 50X offered on the Galaxy S20. On the front, there is a 10-megapixel punch hole camera.

Hardware and specs

Galaxy S20: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4000mAh
Galaxy S20+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990, 12GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4500mAh
Galaxy Note 20: Qualcomm SD865 Plus or Exynos 990, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, 4300mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ both run on either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or the Exynos 990 chipset, depending on the region. The S20 has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while the S20+ has 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Both have wireless charging and fast charging, but the battery in the S20+ is a little bigger at 4500mAh compared to the S20’s 4000mAh. The S20+ is 5G capable as standard, while the S20 comes in 4G and 5G models.

The Galaxy Note 20 meanwhile, runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, or the same Exynos 990 chipset as the Galaxy S20, depending on region. There’s 8GB of RAM like the S20 in both the LTE and 5G models and 256GB of storage, but the 5G model also comes in a 128GB variant (region dependant). The Note 20 has a battery capacity of 4300mAh, sitting in the middle of the S20 and S20+. It too offers wireless charging and fast charging.

Additionally, the Note 20 has ultra wideband technology on board and it has an S Pen, as we mentioned in the design section, which has a number of different functions, including writing and navigating.

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Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is around the same size as the Galaxy S20+ but it offers specifications more in line with the standard S20, with the addition of an S Pen.

The Note 20 has the same camera and RAM as the S20, along with a slightly larger battery capacity and display, S Pen capablities, a slightly more powerful chipset in the Qualcomm model and double the storage.

The screen resolution is lower though and the refresh rate half the speed of the maximum for the S20. There are some good reasons to pick the Note 20 over the S20, but you’ll also pay more so consider whether the S Pen and the upgrades are worth the extra for you.

Writing by Britta O’Boyle.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Galaxy S20 Ultra vs S20+: Which should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung revealed the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on 5 August 2020, alongside the Note 20, but it’s the Ultra model that has the top specifications, just as the S20 Ultra does for the Galaxy S range.

How does the top Note model compare to the top Galaxy S models though? Should you go with the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+ or the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra if you’re in the market for the best Samsung has to offer?

Here are the similarities and differences between the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+ and the Note 20 Ultra to help you decide which is right for you.

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Design

Note 20 Ultra: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1mm, 208g
S20 Ultra: 166.9 x 76 x 8mm, 220g
S20+: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm, 186g

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy S20+ all feature metal and glass designs, with curved edges, centralised punch hole cameras at the top of their displays and pronounced camera housings in the top left corner on the rear.

As you might expect, the Note 20 Ultra has a slightly different look the to Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Galaxy S20+. It is squarer in its approach, has a built-in S Pen and it features a more prominent camera system on the rear. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S20 Ultra and S20+ are almost identical with rounder edges than the Note but the S20 Ultra has a wider camera housing on the rear.

All devices have microSD slots, USB Type-C charging ports, no 3.5mm headphone jack and they all have an IP68 water and dust resistance. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the largest and heaviest, followed by the Note 20 Ultra and then the Galaxy S20+.

Display

Note 20 Ultra: 6.9-inch, AMOLED, 3088 x 1440 (496ppi), 120Hz
S20 Ultra: 6.9-inch, AMOLED, 3200 x 1440 (509ppi), 120Hz
S20+: 6.7-inch, AMOLED, 3200 x 1440 (524ppi), 120Hz

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra and S20+ all have Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED displays with HDR10+ certification and 120Hz refresh rates, though the Note 20 Ultra is said to be brighter.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and S20 Ultra both have 6.9-inch screens, while the S20+ is a little smaller at 6.7-inches. All have a Quad HD+ resolution, making the S20+ the sharpest in terms of pixels per inch but in reality, the difference is not something the human eye would be able to see easily, if at all.

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Hardware and specifications

Note 20 Ultra: SD865 Plus/Exynos 990, 12/8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage, S Pen
S20 Ultra: SD865/Exynos 990, 16/12GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage
S20+: SD865/Exynos 990, 12/8GB RAM, 128/256/512GB storage

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra and S20+ all feature an under display fingerprint sensor, 5G and LTE model variants and they all have microSD support for storage expansion.

The Note 20 Ultra runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, or the Exynos 990, while the S20 Ultra and the S20+ run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or the Exynos 990, region dependant.

In terms of RAM and storage support, the Note 20 Ultra 5G has 12GB with storage options of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The 4G model has 8GB with storage options of 256GB and 512GB. Not all variants will be available in all countries though.

The S20 Ultra meanwhile, offers 16GB of RAM with 512GB storage in its 5G model, while the 4G model has 12GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The S20+ has 12GB of RAM in its 5G model with storage options of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB, like the Note 20 Ultra. The 4G model has 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage.

The Note 20 Ultra offers the S Pen functionality too, as well as the ability to connect DeX wirelessly and it has Ultra Wideband technology on board too.

Battery

Note 20 Ultra: 4500mAh
S20 Ultra: 5000mAh
S20+: 4500mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy S20+ have a 4500mAh battery under their hoods, while the S20 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery capacity. All offer similar overall performance.

All devices offer wireless charging and fast charging.

Cameras

Note 20 Ultra: Triple rear (12MP + 108MP + 12MP), 10MP front
S20 Ultra: Quad rear (12MP + 108MP + 48MP + DepthVision), 48MP front
S20+: Quad rear (12MP + 12MP + 64MP + DepthVision), 10MP front

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a triple rear camera system, comprised of a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle, a 108-megapixel wide-angle and a 12-megapixel telephoto. There is also a laser autofocus sensor on board to help achieve the 50X zoom and 5x optical.

The S20 Ultra meanwhile, has a 12-megapixel ultra wide, 108-megapixel wide-angle and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor. It too has a DepthVision sensor and it is capable of 100X Zoom, although the long zoom isn’t really that useful, so it’s understandble why they dropped it for the Note 20 Ultra.

The S20+ has a 12-megapixel ultra wide, 12-megapixel wide-angle and a 64-megapixel telephoto, the S20+ offers 30X zoom. The large telephoto sensors on the Galaxy S20 models is really to support 8K video.

The Note 20 Ultra has a 10-megapixel front camera, as does the S20+, while the S20 Ultra has a 48-megapixel front camera.

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Pricing and conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra started at £1199 or $1399.99 when it first launched. The S20+ started at £999 or $1199.99 when it first launched. The Note 20 Ultra starts at £1179 or $1299, placing it in between the S20 Ultra and the S20+.

On paper, the Galaxy S20 Ultra remains the device with the top hardware specs, offering more RAM and a larger battery capacity than the Note 20 Ultra, but you miss out on the extra power from the SD865 Plus processor (in those regions), the S Pen and the Ultra Wideband technology. If it’s the S Pen you want, then it’s the Note that you choose.

The Galaxy S20+ meanwhile offers plenty of reasons to buy it, including the same battery capacity as the Note 20 Ultra and a similar hardware loadout. It is also a little cheaper if the S Pen doens’t bother you, and the only area where it really can’t match the S20 Ultra is in zoom performance.

Writing by Britta O’Boyle. Editing by Chris Hall.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S20+: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, or Galaxy S20 FE in September 2020. It’s a lighter take on the Galaxy S20 family, offering many of the important specs, but making a few cuts so it’s a little more affordable.

It goes head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S20+, which was our pick of the previous models, and the device that potentially has the greatest appeal. Has it now been undercut?

Let’s take a look at how these phones compare.

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Prices and availability

Galaxy S20 FE: £599 (4G), £699 (5G)
Galaxy S20+: £999 (5G)

Price comparisons are a little tricky given that there are so many different versions of the Galaxy S20+ globally, but the easy version is this: the Galaxy S20 FE is cheaper, no matter which you choose.

Even with discounts from the original launch price, the S20+ is still more expensive than the S20 FE. Not all regions get all models of the S20+ and not all regions get all versions of the S20 FE, but whichever way you cut it, the FE costs less.

Build and dimensions

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4mm, 190g
Samsung Galaxy S20+: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8mm, 186g

The size of the S20+ and the S20 FE are surprisingly close. There’s a few millimetres difference, with the FE being slightly shorter – explained by the smaller display – and slightly wider, likely because the display is flat. It’s also a little thicker, not that you’d notice. There are wider bezels on the S20 FE, again most likely due to the flatter display, so it doesn’t look quite as premium as the S20+.

Both of these phones offer IP68 waterproofing, both offer stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos and both have a similar camera arrangement on the back of the phone.

The major difference is that the rear of the S20 FE is glasstic – plastic – rather than glass of the S20+. This might make it more durable, it might mean it doesn’t feel as premium, but it does have a matte finish, so it’s less likely to gather fingerprints.

The Galaxy S20 FE also comes in a range of colours – blue, red, lavender, mint, white, orange – whereas the Galaxy S20+ is all about the serious grey, black and light blue models.

In reality, there’s very little difference.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: 6.5-inch, 120Hz, AMOLED, Full HD+
Samsung Galaxy S20+: 6.7-inch, 120Hz, AMOLED, Quad HD+

When it comes to the display, both use the same type of panel, AMOLED in both cases with a punch hole for the front camera. Technically, Samsung says that the S20 FE has a Super AMOLED X2, while the Galaxy S20+ has a Dynamic AMOLED X2.

The real difference is in the resolution. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ offers Quad HD+, that’s 3200 x 1440 pixels (524ppi), while the Galaxy S20 FE offers 2400 x 1080 pixels (404ppi). Technically, the S20+ can render finer detail – but Samsung’s default on the S20+ is Full HD anyway and many people never use the full resolution, so it’s arguably, no big loss.

Both phones also offer 120Hz and that’s going to be something that fans do want, so to see it in the cheaper device is welcomed.

As we mentioned above, the display on the Galaxy S20 FE is slightly smaller at 6.5-inches, a small reduction of 0.2-inch over the S20+ which won’t make a huge difference in reality. The S20 SE is also flat, so there’s no curves to the edges.

This might actually be a benefit: although curves look good and make it slightly easier to grip a large phone, it can lead to some reduction in touch sensitivity towards the edges. Give us a flat display for gaming any day of the week.

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Core hardware and battery

Samsung Galaxy S20 SE: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (5G), Exynos 990 (4G), 6GB/128GB, 4500mAh
Samsung Galaxy S20+: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (4/5G), Exynos 990 (4/5G), 8/12/128GB, 4500mAh

When it comes to the core hardware, the story really reveals itself. The headline is that the Galaxy S20 FE 5G version is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 globally. The 4G version will be Exynos 990, but the 4G version won’t be available in all regions (like the US).

The Galaxy S20+ is much more complicated: there are 4 and 5G versions of both the Snapdragon 865 and the Exynos 990. In Europe, it’s been the Exynos 990 version that been available – so the S20 FE is a chance to get a Qualcomm-powered Samsung device, but make sure you buy the 5G version.

There’s a reduction in RAM to 6GB with 128GB storage. In reality, the reduction in RAM is unlikely to have a big impact on how the phone runs. MicroSD storage expansion is supported on all devices.

They both also have the same battery capacity at 4500mAh. The S20 FE has slightly greater endurance thanks to the slightly lower spec display but there isn’t much difference.

Cameras

Galaxy S20 FE:
- Main: 12MP, f/1.8, 1.8µm, OIS
- Tele: 8MP, f/2.4, 1.0µm, OIS, 3x
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm
- Front: 32MP, f/2.2, 0.8µm, FF
Galaxy S20+:
- Main: 12MP, f/1.8, 1.8µm, OIS
- Tele: 64MP, f/2.0, 0.8µm, OIS, 3x
- Ultra-wide: 12MP, f/2.2, 1.4µm
- DepthVision
- Front: 10MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm, AF

There’s a lot in common between the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 FE cameras. Broadly they have the same selection, based around the same main camera. That’s a 12-megapixel camera with nice large pixels to absorb lots of light without the nonsense of pixel combining that’s popular elsewhere.

It’s joined by ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, but here the specs are different. Starting with the telephoto, the big switch is from a 64-megapixel sensor to an 8-megapixel sensor. It’s a totally different approach from the hardware, but both offer 3x optical zoom, which has OIS, while both then also offer 10x digital zoom for Samsung’s 30X Space Zoom feature.

Why the switch? The 64-megapixel camera on the S20+ also handles 8K video capture, so we suspect that the reason for the switch is that it doesn’t offer 8K capture on the S20 FE.

The ultra-wide is also a different camera and with a switch to a smaller sensor in the S20 FE, it’s not quite as good as the performance of the S20+.

The S20+ has a decent 10-megapixel camera selfie. For some reason, Samsung has moved to a 32-megapixel front camera. There doesn’t seem to be any logic to this move that we can see at all and it’s fixed focus rather than autofocus, so it’s a little weaker.

Finally, the S20+ also has a DepthVision sensor, but we don’t really think it does very much, so it won’t be missed on the S20 FE.

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Conclusion

Given that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the cheaper phone, it has a lot going for it. So what do you actually miss out on? There are some small camera changes, although with the same main camera, the experience is going to be broadly the same.

There are some minor spec changes like less RAM, although that doesn’t have a huge impact in use, compared to the option for those in Europe to get a Qualcomm device instead of Exynos, which is likely to be popular.

There are changes in the display: the flatter display may actually suit some and again the reduction in resolution is only going to bother some people and have very little difference on things like games or media consumption.

Finally, there’s the plastic back. Sure, you won’t have the most premium finish, but at the same time, you’ll have more cash in your pocket still. Considering this, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE looks like a win to us, a respectable push back against the rising power of mid-range devices and the antidote to over-specced and over-priced flagships.

Writing by Chris Hall. Editing by Britta O’Boyle.