After launching the Galaxy A52 5G in March, Samsung has followed it up with a slight refresh in form of the Galaxy A52s 5G. The new phone has most of the specs of its sibling but a more powerful processor.

Galaxy A52s 5G Design

The design has remained unchanged, so you get a flat Infinity-O AMOLED display with a hole in the center for the selfie camera. There are still four cameras on the back and they sit in a rectangular housing that is slightly raised. Buyers will be able to pick up the phone in four colors – Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White.

Galaxy A52s 5G Specifications

The Galaxy A52s 5G has a 6/5-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 32MP camera inside the hole in the display. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 778G processor and it is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.

For the rear cameras, Samsung is keeping them at four – a 64MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 5MP f2.4 depth sensor.

The Galaxy A52s 5G has an in-display fingerprint scanner. It also has IP67 water and dust resistance. There is a 4500mAh battery under the hood along with support for 25W fast charging. Samsung says users should be able to get 2 days of use from a full charge but that will depend on your usage pattern.

Other features include an audio jack, stereo speakers, a MicroSD card slot, Samsung Pay, and One UI 3 based on Android 11 with features such as RAM Plus for memory expansion and Samsung Knox for security. There is also Easy Share in Galaxy Eco-System which is an enhanced Quick Share for sharing files.

Galaxy A52s 5G Price and Availability

The Galaxy A52s will be available in three configurations – 6+128GB, 8+128GB, and 8+256GB. The starting price is £409 (~$562) in the U.K. The phone will be available for pre-order starting August 24 and will begin shipping on September 3.

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Samsung recently moved the 2018 flagship Galaxy S9 series to a Quarterly update cycle. However, it has given a special spot to the recently launched Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G devices as they are eligible for monthly security updates, unlike the other Galaxy Ax2 devices.

Samsung recently rolled out an update for Galaxy A52 with the firmware version A525FXXU1AUC5 in parts of Europe. This included the latest April 2021 security patch and it came even before April began.

That and looking at the recently Samsung’s updated Security update eligibility page, we found that Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G are on the monthly security update list. Whereas, the other Galaxy Ax2 devices like:

Galaxy A02, Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A12, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A72 are all on the Quarterly update cycle. You can take a look at the screenshot below(at the time of writing this):

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This makes the Galaxy A52 devices grab a special spot on the monthly security update cycle which only has the Enterprise version of Galaxy A50 as the remaining A-series phone. However, all the recently launched Galaxy Ax2 devices including the higher-priced sibling of Galaxy A52, the Galaxy A72 are on a Quarterly cycle.

You might wonder if it’s an erroneous listing but it looks like Samsung has updated the list very recently especially after updating few devices with April 2021 security patches. We can guess a lot of reasons for this including the incredible success of the predecessor Galaxy A51 but only Samsung can say the real reason behind this.

Anyway, let’s see if Samsung continues to update the Galaxy A52 above other A-series devices in the future. If you are a Galaxy A72 user, how do you feel about this change? Do let us know in the comments below.

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Samsung has been living up to the promise of updating older devices with the latest One UI 3.0. The company has been rolling out the OTA left right and center to Galaxy M, A, S, Note series of devices. Recently, the Galaxy F41 and M21 also got the One UI Core 3.0 update. Today, yet another A-series devices gets the One UI 3.0, this time it’s the Galaxy A51.

According to a Sammobile report, Samsung Galaxy A51 is receiving an update with firmware version A515FXXU4DUB1 in Russia. This update bundles the One UI 3.0 based on Android 11 and the latest security patch. To recall, the Galaxy A51 was originally scheduled to get it only by March 2021.

As mentioned above, Samsung has jumped the gun and brought the update quicker which also has the February 2021 security patch. As for the Android 11 features, you can witness new chat bubbles(conversations), media controls, improved permission management, and organized notifications.

Although Samsung’s latest UI is One UI 3.1, the One UI 3.0 brings quite a bit of upgrade over the predecessor, One UI 2.5. Some of them are improvements to UI and icons, Dark Mode, Digital Wellbeing & parental controls, and more AOD clock styles, etc.

Samsung so far has updated models like the Galaxy S20, Note 20, Note 10, S10 series, and budget devices like the Galaxy M31, M21, F41, and more. The list will only get bigger. Speaking of which, the horizon of  Galaxy A51 will widen in the coming days so don’t panic if your unit hasn’t got it yet.

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Samsung is getting ready to bring budget 5G devices to countries like India in 2021. Before that, it is expected to refresh the M-series of devices and one strong entrant is the Galaxy M12. The support page for the same has gone live now, and accordingly, a report says it’s already under production.

An official Samsung support page(via MSP) for SM-F127G/DS model has gone live. If we recall, earlier certifications reveal that the model numbers SM-F127G and SM-M127G are associated with the Galaxy M12 moniker. Hence, we can safely say that the listing is indeed the upcoming M-series device.

Moving on, a report by 91Mobiles says that Galaxy M12 is currently under mass production at a Samsung facility in Noida. Additionally, the report has shared images of the interior frame of the device. It shows a V-shaped cutout for the display confirming the previous CAD renders. Additionally, another live image shows a SIM-tray and a mic at the top.

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The Galaxy M12 has already received several certifications like India’s BIS, US’ FCC, Thailand’s NBTC. It is expected to feature a 6.5-inch display with an Infinity-V notch at the front. At the back, it will have a dual-tone finish and a squircle layout for the quad-cameras. Additionally, we can expect features like side-mounted fingerprint, 3.5mm audio jack, Dual SIM, etc.

The device is likely to feature an Exynos 850 4G SoC. Further, a Geekbench listing revealed that it will at least have a 3GB of RAM, run Android 11 OS. We can also expect Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity courtesy of Network certifications.

Other expected specs include a 13MP main camera, 8MP selfie shooter, 6,000mAh battery with at least 15W charging support. Going by the report and other rumors, don’t be surprised if Samsung begins the year with this around mid-January in India.

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Samsung is reported to announce the Galaxy S21 series on January 14. Ahead of it, the three devices in the series have leaked extensively in the past few days. Now, a new leak has emerged revealing the entire specs of the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

The specifications sheet of the upcoming Galaxy S21 Ultra comes from Roland Quandt of WinFuture. The same tipster is also responsible for the press renders of all the three handsets in the series – Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra.

According to him, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will feature a glass and metal sandwich design like any other premium smartphone. The glass used on it will be Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which made its debut on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

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The handset will flaunt a 6.8-inch Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels (WQHD+), 515 ppi, 1600 nits peak brightness, and 1-120Hz refresh rate (LTPO). In simpler words, it will sport a 3K curved screen with a centered punch-hole. Additionally, the panel will also support S Pen stylus.

Further, the device will be powered by Exynos 2100 chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage. It is worth noting that the US variant will come equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 instead.

As for photography and videography, the phone will feature the following camera setup.

Rear (Quad-camera)

• 108 MP (wide-angle lens, f / 1.8, 79 °, 24mm, 1 / 1.33 “, 0.8 µm, OIS, AF)
• 12 MP (ultra-wide-angle lens, f / 2.2, 120 °, 13mm, 1 / 2.55″, 1.4 µm, AF)
• 10 MP (telephoto lens, f / 2.4, 35 °, 72mm, 1 / 3.24 “, 1.22 µm, OIS, AF, 3x optical zoom)
• 10 MP (telephoto lens, f / 4.9, 10 °, 240mm, 1 / 3.24″, 1.22 µm, OIS, AF, 10x optical zoom)
• PDAF, Laser AF, and LED Flash

Front (Single-camera)

• 40 MP (f / 2.2, 80 °, 1 / 2.8 “, 0.7 µm, 25mm, AF)

The smartphone will be capable of shooting 8K (30 fps), 4K (30/60 fps), 1080p (30/60/240 fps), and 720p ( up to 960 fps) videos respectively.

On the connectivity front, the Galaxy S21 Ulta will include dual-SIM + eSIM (varies by region), 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C port. Talking about sensors, it will be equipped with accelerometer, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, gyroscope, compass, hall sensor, ambient light sensor, and UWB.

Other features include One UI 3.1 operating system based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, 45W wired fast charging, fast wireless charging (Qi), Wireless PowerShare (reverse wireless charging), stereo speakers, IP68 dust and water-resistant, Samsung Knox, ANT+, DeX, and two colors – Phantom Black & Phantom Silver.

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Last but not least, the Galaxy S21 Ulta will measure 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9mm in dimensions, weigh 228g, and it will start from €1,399 in Europe.

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Samsung trademarked the Galaxy A52 along with other names back in January. After a while, the device, which will succeed the best-selling Galaxy A51, started slowly appearing on leaks. Today, Steve Hemmerstoffer(@onleaks) has shared some details of the upcoming smartphone.

According to Steve, Galaxy A52 5G‘s design will be a lot similar to the predecessor, Galaxy A51. Precisely, he says the device will have a 6.5-inch display with a centered punch-hole(Infinity-O). If you recall, both the Galaxy A51/A51 5G’s displays had the same size.

On the back, it will likely have the same rectangular camera layout with four sensors. A small difference here is the renders swaps the position of the fourth sensor and LED flashlight. For design, he says the company will retain the Glasstic(Plastic with Glass-like finish) rear panel and metallic frame. Besides, the concept render also shows a similar gradient Green color with a two-tone design(vertical stripes at the bottom).

However, if Steve were true, the Galaxy A52 5G will have a bit lesser thickness than the Galaxy A51. He says the device will measure 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm where the thickness would be 10mm if you count the camera bump. To compare, Galaxy A51(4G) had 7.9mm, but the A51(5G) has about 8.9mm thickness.

Further, the device will likely retain the 3.5mm headphone jack and in-display fingerprint sensor as well. This suggests that the display will indeed be an AMOLED panel which was expected anyway. That said, he hasn’t given details on what SoC will power the device. But thanks to an early benchmark that hints at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC.

Samsung usually limits the Exynos SoC to regions like India, Korea, China while it brings the Qualcomm variants to the US. Hence, we can expect the same to be the case for Galaxy A52 as well. Anyway, earlier leaks say that the device will have a 64MP main camera supplied by its sister Samsung Electro-Mechanics.

Finally, Steve predicts a similar $499 price for the Galaxy A52 5G which we can agree with. This is because Samsung crawled back with the Galaxy A series and its mid-range pricing after a dismal Q1 sales of its Galaxy S20 series. And it looks like the company doesn’t want to change the winning formula going forward.

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Samsung has officially announced that it will launch the world’s first 5G tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 in South Korea tomorrow. The company is marketing the tablet as an entertainment hub with support for the new-age 5G network and features such as AKG audio and Dolby Atmos quad-speakers.

The Galaxy Tab S6 5G will come with similar specs as the LTE version which includes a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a 5.7mm thick body weighing 420 grams. The 5G tablet will be available in at least one Mountain Gray color along with an S-Pen. What’s interesting is that the official press renders of the Galaxy Tab S6 5G reveal a slightly different bottom design as compared to the LTE version. While the USB-C port is common, the speaker grill design is different on the 5G version. Check out the image down below to see the difference.

The Galaxy Tab S6 5G will be available in just one 128GB ROM variant in mountain gray color at launch. It will be priced at 999,000 won ($848).

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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is already available in multiple countries across the globe. Tomorrow, the Fold will be available for pre-order in yet another country, this time in Asia – Indonesia. The official Samsung Indonesia website has a count down timer that shows there’s still more than 12 hours left for the pre-orders to begin the country.

Delighted being in the first line? Register now: https://t.co/X2IrHWnBeE to pre-order the futuristic Samsung Galaxy Fold tomorrow at 9am.#GalaxyFold pic.twitter.com/N04yYCMH1r

— Samsung Indonesia (@samsungID) December 12, 2019

As with other markets, the Galaxy Fold is expected to come in limited quantities and is only available via pre-orders. Also, the company adds that the units will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Inside the box, you’ll get a pair of Galaxy buds and a case along with the foldable.

Note that Samsung is yet to reveal the official price tag of the Galaxy Fold 4G in Indonesia. Expect that information to surface tomorrow when the pre-orders begin. For your reference, the Galaxy Fold 4G launched in the U.S. for $1980 which comes to 27 million Indonesian Rupiah.

It is worth adding that the next generation of the Galaxy Fold is expected to release in February 2020 at a cheaper price tag. So it remains to be seen if people are ready to shell out thousands of dollars for the current generation model, just a couple of months before its successor launches in the market.

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A few days ago, we reported that Samsung’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor had a vulnerability that allowed anyone to unlock the Galaxy S10 devices. After this issue received global coverage, several banks across the world have dropped support for Samsung Galaxy S10, and Note 10’s fingerprint login option in their apps.

UK banks like Nationwide Building Society and NatWest have confirmed that they removed support for fingerprint login in their apps for Galaxy S10 users. One of Israel’s largest banks, Hapoalim Bank, has also removed fingerprint login support for both the S10 and Note 10. South Korea’s KaKao Bank has warned S10 users to disable fingerprint authentication from its app, while the Bank of China has completely dropped app support for Galaxy S10, Note 10, and even Tab S6 users.

According to an official statement from Samsung, the fingerprint authentication issue was caused by ultrasonic fingerprint sensors that falsely recognized the 3D patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protectors as genuine fingerprints. The current solution is to remove such covers and to delete and reregister all user fingerprints.

An official update fixing this issue will be issued by Samsung later this week. Until then, you might have some problems logging into your banking apps from the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices.

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Samsung is finally set to release the Galaxy Fold in the coming weeks. The pre-registration page for the device has already gone live in China and the foldable will launch on September 4 in South Korea. Now that the phone is finally making it to the market, a new report from SamMobile suggests that a cheaper Galaxy Fold device is in the making.

The current Galaxy Fold handset is priced at nearly $2000. So even if the phone turns out to be perfect, there will be limited takers for the device. Considering this, it actually makes sense for Samsung to work on a foldable smartphone that’s cheaper and accessible to a larger segment of the population.

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Unfortunately, we are not sure whether Samsung plans to use a cheaper design for bringing down its price. However, the same report states that this Galaxy Fold model will have the model number SM-F700F and will come with just 256GB of internal storage. That’s half of what the current Galaxy Fold offers at 512GB. This along with other cutbacks could probably make cheaper Galaxy Fold a possibility.

Even today, foldables are tricky and extremely expensive to manufacture. But as the technology matures and as engineers come up with cheaper alternatives to existing solutions, there’s no doubt that we’ll see significantly cheaper foldable smartphones make it to the market in the coming years.

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Samsung has been busy feeding its Galaxy M series lineup with new smartphones lately. And the Galaxy M30S is an upcoming device expected to launch in India next month. According to the latest information, the phone will have a massive battery that will be even bigger than its predecessor!

The Galaxy M30s is said to sport a large 6000mAh battery, making it one of the biggest battery smartphones from Samsung. The phone will also most likely feature a large 48MP sensor at the back too. An Exynos chip is said to power the device, probably Exynos 9610.

It’s interesting to note that the Galaxy M20s model is also said to feature a 6000mAh battery. Given how both the M20 and the M30 models had the same 5000mAh battery on board, it’s possible that their successors, the M20s and the M30s, both feature 6000mAh batteries.

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According to IANS, customers will have to shell out anywhere between Rs. 15000 ($210) to Rs. 20000 ($280) for the M30s. Like tradition, the Galaxy M30s is expected to be sold via Amazon India and Samsung India websites starting next month.

Other expected features of the upcoming M30s include a triple camera setup at the back and a display with a notch up front. With the M30s making it to the market, Samsung will have covered a wide price segment with its Galaxy M series smartphones, right from the Galaxy M10 to the Galaxy M40.

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After three excruciating months for Samsung’s foldable department, there’s finally some good news. Samsung has officially announced that the Galaxy Fold, which saw multiple delays in its release due to design flaws, will be officially released in September.

Samsung explains that it has made some important changes to the design addressing the design flaws in the original product. Plus, it adds that the phone was put through ‘rigorous tests’ to validate the design. In an official release, the South Korean giant explains the key changes made to the phone’s design. They are as follows:

• The top protective layer of the Infinity Flex Display has been extended beyond the bezel, making it apparent that it is an integral part of the display structure and not meant to be removed.
• Galaxy Fold features additional reinforcements to better protect the device from external particles while maintaining its signature foldable experience:
• The top and bottom of the hinge area have been strengthened with newly added protection caps.
  • Additional metal layers underneath the Infinity Flex Display have been included to reinforce the protection of the display.
  • The space between the hinge and body of Galaxy Fold has been reduced.

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The fact that reviewers assumed that the protective layer was just another screen protector turned out to be quite an issue for the phone. Removing the layer would break the screen and many reviewers were left with a dead screen within days. Another major flaw observed was the accumulation of debris around the hinge which would, again, break the screen, rendering the foldable useless.

Aesthetically, there aren’t many changes visible in the new design. However, the company seems to be confident that these changes are enough to warrant a commercial launch.

The Galaxy Fold retains the same price tag as before, $1980, and an exact release date is will be announced as the launch nears.

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Samsung has scheduled an event in Malaysia on October 11, where the company is expected to launch a new smartphone under its Galaxy lineup. Samsung promises that at the “4x fun” Galaxy event, it’ll announce a device that “brings more ways to express yourself than ever before.”

The event will also be live-streamed on Samsung’s website. The event invite says, “Samsung’s newest Galaxy device is bringing more ways to express yourself than ever before. Capture the fun with Samsung as the company celebrates the launch of the new device with A Galaxy Event on October 11, 2018.”

While it’s not revealed what the “4x fun” in the event invite means but if we are to believe leakster Ice Universe, who has been reliable when it comes to Samsung-related leaks, then the South Korean giant is all set to launch a phone with four cameras. Ince Universe hinted this development earlier this month.

And yes, all the four cameras will be placed on the back side, clarifies the leakster upon questioning about the placement of the cameras. Overall, the smartphone could have five or more cameras if we take into account the front-facing camera as well.

However, these are just rumors at this point in time and there’s no substantial proof of this quad-camera smartphone yet. There are speculations suggests that the phone could be a part of Galaxy A-series but the A-lineup usually gets introduced ahead of the S-series flagship launch.

On the other hand, Samsung CEO has revealed that the company is planning to provide details on its first foldable smartphone before the end of the year. So, this could also be related to that but it’s highly unlikely that the event is related to the foldable smartphone.

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To know for sure what the company has up its sleeve for “4x fun” Galaxy launch, we’ll have to wait till October 11th.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to go official on August 9 but it is yet to be confirmed when the device will be released. That has now been confirmed by a new pre-launch poster that was spotted in a carrier’s store in Korea. The poster indicated August 24th as the official release date in Korea and perhaps some other regions. The poster also revealed that the presale will commence on August 10, a day after the Galaxy Unpacked launch event.

As usual, those who pre-order the device would surely get their new phone first before others and the pre-order is bundled with lots of amazing gifts, such as cases, car chargers, grip rings, power banks, wireless pads and other items. Of course, not all of the gift items will be available in other countries outside South Korea. 

Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 actual renders showcases its front and rear design

The Galaxy Note 9 is expected to come with a number of features. One of such is the big memory configuration 6GB/128GB and 8GB/512GB which would be available for the domestic Korean market only. Another feature is the large 4000mAh battery capacity and the amazing Bluetooth S Pen which would allow one to control music, games, camera and so on.

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The smartphone market today isn’t like what it used to be in years before now. Lots of brands are trooping in with amazing devices giving the older brands a good run for their money. Samsung just released its financial report detailing the firm’s earnings for the second quarter of 2018. The report shows the company made a gross earning of KRW58.48 trillion (around $52.2 billion) in sales. On the other hand, the company’s operating profit is reported to be KRW 14.87 trillion. This is slightly lower than the profits recorded in the first quarter of 2018 but almost on par with Samsung’s earnings in Q2 2017.

Samsung attributed the slight drop in its profits in Q2 to the low demand and sales of “smartphones and display panels”. Samsung’s major smartphone released in the first quarter was the Galaxy S9 models. According to Samsung, the device is not performing well in the market as its sales margin is low.

The low sale of the Galaxy S9 is as a result of competition from lower-priced handsets. Xiaomi and Huawei, has been doing well in this aspect, forming very formidable rivals to Samsung in China, India, etc. The IT & Mobile Communications division which handles  Galaxy smartphones experienced a 20% fall in sales from KRW30 trillion to KRW24 trillion on a yearly basis. However, with the expected launch of the Galaxy Note 9 as well as its Galaxy Tab model which should be on sale before the end of Q3, Samsung believes that demand for its tablet and smartphones would increase in the second half of the year.

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On the other hand, Samsung experienced an amazing strong profit in its Semiconductor Business (NAND and DRAM memory chips) reaching the highest sales and revenue ever with over 37% of the overall sales and nearly 80% of the total profit for the quarter. With the growing demand for flexible OLED panels, the sale of the chipset is expected to be maintained in the remaining months of the year.

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The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has just been confirmed to pack a massive 4000mAh battery by Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) as seen in a leaked document. There have been a lot of rumours about this smartphone, some of which suggest the specs, colour variants and even the battery capacity. However, this is an official confirmation of the capacity.

This rumour on the massive battery capacity of the device has been in circulation since April which was later confirmed by some other sources in June. But the certification document solidifies those claims. The document didn’t say much about other aspects of the device.

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As a reminder, the Galaxy Note 8 packs a 3,300mAh battery and so, this is a lot higher than that. Having a big battery would be so nice if it’s accompanied with fast charging techniques, perhaps Quick Charge 4.0 and beyond considering the fact that the wireless charger that will be presented alongside the handset won’t bring any innovative charging speeds. In other aspects, the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to have a slightly larger 6.4-inch display. The device will be made available in two variants, both of which have appeared on Geekbench. One will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 and the other will come with an Exynos 9810 SoC.

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Recent image leaks had revealed that Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may feature a physical button which will be placed on the lower part of the right side, at a noticeable distance from the power key and the volume rocker. The position is similar to the one of the physical camera button present on devices from the Sony Xperia line-up. Now, the first details about this physical button have started to surface. It looks like that the button will have multiple functions and it will not only be used to shoot photos like the classic button found on Xperia devices.

According to a new report from a known tech-related website, Samsung Galaxy Note 9’s physical button will be a shutter key to capture screenshot as well as a camera key. It can be used to open the camera app with a double tap, refocus on objects while the camera app is opened, shoot photos, record video and take a screenshot while the camera app is closed. However, take this with a pinch of salt as there is no official confirmation about this physical key.

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But its existence on the upcoming flagship makes sense as Samsung is putting many efforts into improving the camera of its devices. Just to remind you, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are the first smartphones to feature a camera with a variable aperture, which can adapt in a better way to all light conditions. A physical key will be another comfortable thing for users which will allow shooting photos in an easier way. In case you do not know, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is expected to come with the same SoC as the Galaxy S9: Snapdragon 845 for the U.S. variant and Exynos 9810 for the EU version. According to leaks, the fingerprint reader will be now placed in a more comfortable position (under the camera).

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Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has been officially launched in the Philippines, but unfortunately, it is not a new smartphone. Less than a week ago, the Korean giant unveiled two new mid-rangers for the Chinese market: Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite. Well, the A8 Star is just a rebranded version of the A9 Star, so it has exactly the same specs sheet and it will be available in the Philippines with a similar price tag (it costs CNY 2,999 in China). No information is available about the Lite version, at least for now. Neither the listing price in the Philippines has been revealed, but we can just recap the specs.

Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has a premium glass sandwich design with a metal frame and it measures 162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm. Its display is a wide 6.3-inch panel, even bigger than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. It is an Infinity Display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and no notch. There are also Dolby Atmos speakers for an excellent multimedia experience. The handset can be unlocked through facial recognition, but the authentication system is not hardware-based like the iPhone X, so it is not as safe.

The hardware side includes an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset by Qualcomm, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable up to 400 GB with a micro SD. On the rear side, there is a dual camera in a vertical configuration with resolutions of 16 and 24 MP, a f/1.7 aperture and a LED flash. The front camera has a massive 24 MP resolution and a f/2.0 aperture, but it is not paired with a LED flash. Samsung Galaxy A8 Star boasts a battery with a capacity of 3700 mAh and fast charging which can be charged through a USB Type-C port. There is also an NFC module, an audio jack and Bluetooth 5.0.

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The Always On mode has been improved once again. This mode is very useful on Samsung devices as it allows to check time, notifications, and other important info even when the display is turned off and the phone is on standby. And, obviously, it limits the energy consumption and the impact on the battery life. Samsung has just updated the Always On Display app by adding the support to GIFs.

Now, you can set animated GIFs to show up when you lock your phone and the display turns off. With this update, the Samsung AOD app jumps to the version 3.2.26.4. Once you have updated your app, you can set animated GIFs in the Always On mode by heading to the Gallery app. You just need to select the GIF that you want, tap on the overflow menu (…), then choose Set as Always On Display image.

RELATED: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon 845) Shows Up On Geekbench

The app will also give you the chance to trim the GIF in case it is too long. In order to minimize the impact on the battery life, the GIF will animate just once: right after you lock your phone by pressing the power key. Actually, the updated app with the new feature is compatible only with Galaxy S8 and S9 series (except S8 Active). You can download the APK by clicking here if you still haven’t received the update.

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It seems that Samsung is planning to launch a brand new mid-range smartphone this year: Samsung Galaxy A6. After two alleged variants of this handset were spotted on Geekbench, the device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This official certification confirms its existence and lets us know that it will probably launch soon. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi Alliance did not reveal any of the specs of this upcoming device, so it is still shrouded in the mystery. But the model number and the operating system have been revealed, so we may be able to identify the handset better in the upcoming leaks.

According to Wi-Fi Alliance, Samsung Galaxy A6 has the model number SM-A600FN and Android 8.0 Oreo is installed, so it will come out of the box. No more info has been revealed, but thanks to the previous Geekbench leak we already know a few details about its specs. Even though it will be called A6, according to Geekbench it will have lower-end specs than the Galaxy A5 (2017). Under the hood, the handset sports an octa-core Samsung Exynos 7870 SoC which is also present on the Galaxy A3 (2017) and some devices of the Galaxy J series. Samsung Exynos 7870 is an octa-core chipset composed of eight Cortex-A53 CPUs; it also includes a Mali T830 MP1 GPU.

RELATED: Samsung Unveils New 14nm Exynos Processor for Mid-range Devices

The SoC will be paired with 2 GB of RAM, while the internal storage is not known yet. On Geekbench, the Samsung Galaxy A6 scored 723 points in single-core performances and 3605 points in multi-core. According to the benchmarking platform, a Plus version of this device will be released as well and it will bring the code name SM-A605G. Unlike the standard version, this one seems better than the Galaxy A5. The A6+ will sport an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor unlike most of Samsung midranges, and 4 GB of RAM. But the score obtained on Geekbench is weirdly even lower than the one obtained by the A6 (739 in single-core and 3469 in multi-core).

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Samsung is all set to announce the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagships in the next few hours. While traditionally, we have to wait for the big unveil of the flagship to see a 3 minute long promo video of the device, this time around, it looks like /leaks managed to find the launch video a few hours early.

The video looks like the real deal and reveals a few details about the upcoming S9 and S9+ models. First of all, it confirms that the new Galaxy S9 models will look just like the Galaxy S8, with a few minor changes like the location of the fingerprint sensor at the back. As expected, it is now placed at a much more natural position, making it easier to access in everyday use. But the overall design of the new flagship remains the same as the S8, which to be honest, isn’t really a bad thing, considering how we all love Galaxy S8’s refined design.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQBpW-zWMXY

The video also confirms a few of the features of the new device.  We will get a live translation feature on the phone, wherein you just have to point the camera at a text and it’ll translate into your language. Then there are a few AI features as well along with waterproofing. Then there’s Samsung’s DeX dock support which instantly transforms your Android into a desktop. It’s a pretty cool tech for presentations.

READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy S9 Real Device Appears in Leaked Hands-On Photo

Finally, the video talks about the new Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition. This will be a special edition made for business employees and it will come with add on features like extended guaranty, security updates for up to four years, E-FOTA (Firmware over the Air) among other things.

But these were just a few of the features of the Galaxy S9 smartphone. We already know a lot about the phone, thanks to all the leaks and renders that have surfaced in the past couple of months. So, now, it’s just a matter of few hours until we get the pricing and availability details.

To remind you, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ launch event is scheduled for today, 25 February at 6PM CET / 10.30PM IST / 1AM CST / 12PM EST.

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We are not completely sure that we are talking about the Active version of the S9, it might even be a brand new version of the device, but seeing that the only variant of the S series released in the past few years is the Active variant, it is the most reliable hypothesis. The alleged code name of the phone contains an initial letter “a” which is not present in the code names of S9 and S9 Plus. The letter A might stand for Active, while the letter Q after “star” might stand for Qualcomm.

READ MORE: Samsung’s Latest Patent Application Reveals Sliding Dual Touchscreen Displays

This means that it is the Samsung Galaxy S9 Active with the Snapdragon 845 SoC, so the one for the U.S. market. Every year Samsung releases an Active version of its main flagship, and probably this year will not be different. But Samsung Galaxy S9 Active might be announced months after the standard version which will be showcased at MWC 2018 (the official event will be held on February 25). Besides this device, the list also shows other upcoming Samsung devices: Galaxy C10, Galaxy C10 Plus, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2018, Galaxy Tab E 2018, Galaxy Tab S4, Galaxy J2 2018, Galaxy J3 Neo, another unknown version of the J3, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J7, another variant of the J7, Galaxy J8 and other unknown code names.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s leaked build of Android 8.0 Oreo has revealed the list of the forthcoming Galaxy smartphones and tablets that may launch this year. Also, it contains the names of Samsung’s smartphones and tablets that will be treated with Android 8.0 Oreo.

Various smartphone manufactures such as HTC, Motorola, Nokia and so on have started the rollout of Android 8.0 for their smartphones. Samsung is one of the smartphone companies that are quite slow at rolling out new Android version. It is yet to release to Android 8.0 Oreo update for its 2017 flagship phones like Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8. Here is the list of smartphones that will be receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo:

Galaxy Smartphones

Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy W2018, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Active, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Galaxy A8 (2018), Galaxy A8+ (2018), Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A7 (2017) and Galaxy A8 (2016).

Galaxy J7 (2017), Galaxy J7 Prime (2017), Galaxy J7+ (2017), Galaxy J7 Duos (2017), Galaxy J7 Max (2017), Galaxy J7 Neo (2017), Galaxy J5 (2017) and Galaxy J3 (2017).

Read More:Codenames of 21 Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Smartphones, Tablets Leaked

Galaxy Tablets

Galaxy Tab S3 SM-T825 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T380/T385 (2017), Galaxy Tab Active 2 (2017), Galaxy Tab A 10.1 SM-T580 (2016), Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (2016), and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T355 (2015) are the tablets that are likely to receive Oreo update.. The presence of the 2015 Galaxy Tab A tablet in the list seems out of place as it was launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Hence, it is unlikely to receive Oreo upgrade.

The following phones that are not listed above are expected to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update since they were launched within the last two years: Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy J5 Pro and Galaxy S7 Active.

Some of the mid-range and low-end phones may not receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update this year. Samsung is yet to release an official statement on the Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are eligible to receive Oreo update. Since the Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones are going to receive the Oreo update in the near future, the company may release the official list of Oreo upgradeable devices soon.

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A Samsung Galaxy Stellar 2 has been spotted in the online wilderness sporting a 4.5-inch display.

In light of the current market’s trend of larger and larger displays, where 5.1 to 5.2-inch smartphones are deemed small devices today, according to the source, 4.5-inch devices are still highly demanded regardless of the mainstream trend.

For those small smartphone users, it appears Samsung has provided a solution to meet their requirements, at least according to these concept render images.

Galaxy Stellar 2 Specs

From the source, a model named ‘SCH-i300’ also known as the Galaxy Stellar 2, will sport a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display at a resolution of 720p. The chassis will take a more rounded design, noticeable around the edges of the device.

The screen will be covered by 2.5D glass and plastic casing, supported by a metal frame for structural integrity. In terms of features, we can only judge from the photos that we’ll be expecting a fingerprint sensor located where the home button is.

For internal specs, the smartphone will be powered by an entry/mid-level Snapdragon 626 processor (8-core clocked up to 2.2 GHz) paired with an odd 2.5GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.

Photography and videos are taken with a 5-megapixel rear facing shooter and a 1.2-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone will have a large 3500mAh battery, supporting ‘Quick Charge 2.0’ via microUSB.

The Galaxy Stellar 2 will run Android 7.0 (Nougat) which is always welcome.

According to the source, the Galaxy Stellar 2 will be priced at $99 (¥699).

What are your thoughts on Samsung’s 4.5-inch device? Do you think it meets 4.5-inch user’s requirements? Leave a comment down below.

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Finally, the latest and greatest Samsung galaxy flagships are here, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Both phones follow a familiar Samsung’s design language but they now have truly bezel-less displays that just look gorgeous.

In fact, the Galaxy S8 is narrower and just feels so much smaller in the hand in comparison to the last year’s Galaxy S7 edge even though it has a larger 5.8” display. The S8+ has a 6.2” display but it also has one of the best screen to body ratios out there.

You can check out my Galaxy S8 hands on review video below:

Both phones are 8mm thick and they sport pretty small batteries. The S8 has a 3000mAh unit whereas the S8+ sports a 3500mAh power bank.

As far as the specs go, the S8 and S8+ will use either Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895 chipsets, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which is also expandable via the MicroSD card slot. There are rumors about the 6GB model but there is no official info about that.

The 2k resolution AMOLED panels look really sharp and vibrant. They also use the 18:9 aspect ratio and HDR video support, which seems like a trending feature in 2017.

Some people may be disappointed but finally, the physcial home button is gone. There is still a button underneath the on-screen keys, which gives you a nice haptic feedback. You will also be able to switch the recent apps and the back buttons.

A new 8MP auto-focus selfie camera is said to be better than ever. I took a few selfies in low-light and they do look pretty good but more on the image quality in my full review later.

There was no space for the fingerprint scanner on the front, so Samsung put it on the back… in the most awkward position you can ever imagine. It will take time to get used to it and you may smudge your camera lens from time to time but at least the scanner is accurate. Also, it finally unlocks the phone straight from the standby mode.

The reason why the fingerprint scanner placement is questionable is that you have new face recognition and iris scanner features, which seem to work pretty well but they are slower to use since you need to wake your phone up first.

As most of the Samsung phones, the S8 is a huge fingerprint magnet and it looked gross even though I kept cleaning it all the time. I won’t be getting a black model, where all those smudges are visible, that’s for sure.

Same as the last year’s flagship, the S8 sports the IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, so you will be able to wash those smudges out.

We have the same 12MP camera on the back but it now has better software optimizations. I took a few camera samples in low-light and they do look really good but again, more on the image quality in my full review.

We have a usual set of buttons, a headset jack and a dedicated button for a new Samsung’s voice assistant that is called Bixby. It is basically Samsung’s version of the google assistant. So far it looks promising but this is a feature that I will be testing in detail later on.

I spent just an hour with the new Galaxies but I absolutely love the new Grace UX. It looks cleaner and most importantly, it is really fast even though there are lots of features and customization options. We will see how it performs after installing a lot of apps on the phone. The new Samsung Dex will allow you to transform your Galaxy phone into a desktop computer to boost your productivity by optimizing the apps and the home screen for a large display. However, the Dex dock will be sold separately.

Samsung also announced a new Gear 360 camera that will be easy to use and it will let you live stream 360 videos easily.

Both new Galaxies will be available in a variety of colors and the release information currently puts pre-orders at March 30, with the phones making it into your hands by April 21.

Most carriers in the US will be offering the Galaxy S8 for $750 and the Galaxy S8 Plus for $850. The prices in Europe will be 800 EUR for the Galaxy S8 and the 900 EUR for the S8+.

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Once we think of smartphones these days, we think of some big and bulky devices with huge displays. Some of those phones can’t even fit into the pocket. Meet the Vphone S8, the smallest smartphone in the world. Is this $28 little device worth your attention? Stay tuned to find out.

VIDEO REVIEW

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UNBOXING

The device ships with the USB cable, a strap and some paperwork.

DESIGN AND FEATURES

Honestly, this thing doesn’t even look like a smartphone and it reminds me of a smartwatch… without a strap.

We have a 1.54” display, which does not sport the highest resolution but it is pretty good for a $28 device.

The phone takes 1 SIM card and 1 microSD card for storage expansion as the internal storage is just 128MB.

We have just a power button and non-backlit capacitive keys to control the device.

On the back, there is a heart rate monitor, which measures your heart rate pretty accurately. Not sure why I thought I needed to put it on my wrist as it works with the fingertip too.

USER INTERFACE

As for user interface, you have your basic phone features. You can call someone, write messages and so on.

The call quality is not very impressive but you can definitely make a clear conversation.

There are also some basic apps like calculator, calendar, stopwatch etc. Besides the heart rate monitor, you can track your fitness routines using the built-in pedometer, which is pretty accurate or use sedentary reminder to reminds you to move a little.

You can also connect the Vphone S8 to your phone using the FundoWear app to track your fitness routines in detail, receive most of the notifications, use this little device as a remote dialer or as a remote controller for your main phone’s camera.

BATTERY LIFE

As for battery life, the Vphone S8 will get you through the day if you use it quite intensively. You may get a few days out of it if you are a light user.

CONCLUSIONS

So, there you have it, the smallest smartphone in the world, that costs just $28.

It’s definitely not the smartest smartphone out there but it’s definitely fun to use it. Also, it comes with all the basic phone and fitness tracker features, and a simple user interface that does not lag.

The phone may come handy if you just need to use another SIM card for calls.

At the end of the day, the Vphone S8 is not something I  really need for everyday use but it’s definitely a fun little device that works quite well and it is actually very cheap for what it has to offer.

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After temporarily stopping the production of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, it looks like the company is keen to turn its focus on other devices. Earlier today, Samsung’s Chinese Galaxy account on Weibo revealed a new teaser, “the next big thing is coming”. While the teaser does not reveal the identity of the upcoming smartphone, it looks like Samsung could be hinting the release of the rumored Galaxy C9 smartphone soon.

The teaser also tells us a bit about the device “seamless, with great accuracy.” And then there’s a glimpse of the back of the device with curved corners. Considering the timing of the launch, as well as the words “the next big thing is coming”, it’s likely that the upcoming device is none other than the Galaxy C9 phablet.

We have been hearing about this particular smartphone, which is probably Chinese exclusive, for the past few weeks. The phone is said to come with a massive 6-inch 1080p display with Snapdragon 652 octa-core chipset inside. What makes this phone interesting is the 6GB of RAM inside, as revealed by the recent Geekbench listing. Other expected features of the device include 16MP cameras on the front as well as the back and Android 6 out of the box.

RELATED: Samsung Galaxy C9 Phablet Spotted on AnTuTu, Specs Revealed

Considering the issue with the Galaxy Note 7 and the lack of a 6GB RAM phone from the company yet, the Galaxy C9 will be an important smartphone for the company. At 6-inches, it a bit bigger than the Note 7 and specs wise, with Snapdragon 652 inside, it is not nearly as powerful as the Note 7, however, the company could potentially market the C9 as a cheaper alternative to the Note 7. I personally wouldn’t mind having an S Pen with this 6-inch phablet.

No official release dates are out yet, but expect more details soon.

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After an amazing first half of 2016, Samsung seems to be in a lot of trouble recently. The flagship device of the second half of 2016, the Galaxy Note 7 has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons and with the company recalling nearly 2.5 million Note 7 units for replacing a faulty battery, we would have thought the worst is over.

However, recently, reports about even replacement Galaxy Note 7 units exploding have surfaced online, which makes this issue even more serious. As a result, the Korean news agency, Yonhap reports that Samsung has temporarily halted the production of the Galaxy Note 7 units. This comes just after US and Australian carriers decided to stop selling replacement Note 7 units to its customers.

RELATED: Replacement Note 7 Unit catches Fire On Southwest Airlines Flight

Samsung had said in a previous statement that the Note 7 explosions were caused by faulty batteries supplied by the company’s battery subsidiary. However, now that even the replacement units are said to be exploding, it looks like halting the production as well as sales of the Note 7 units is the best decision for the company right now.

If you are using a Note 7 in the US, carriers like Verizon and AT&T are offering different models and even refunds if you want to turn in your Samsung flagship.

Looks like the best option for the company right now is to kill off the Note 7 and limit its reputation damage. What it could do is focus on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship and make sure it’s not affected by this issue. Further, the company could even prepone the release of the Note 8 flagship next year. But at this moment, we will have to wait and watch how the company tackles this difficult situation.

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We know that Chinese smartphones are doing very well in the past couple of years, especially in 2016. While the growth and success of companies like Huawei, Xiaomi and OPPO have been the focus of our attention in the past few months, this doesn’t change the fact that the South Korean giant, Samsung is also having one of the best years in recent times. The new Galaxy S7 phones have been a success, which we already know thanks to the data available for the first half, but today, Strategy Analytics just published a new report which revealed that the top three best selling Android smartphones in the world were all from Samsung!

In the first half of 2016, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge turned out to be the best selling phone for the period. Well, it’s not really surprising given that it was very well received by fans and critics alike. However, considering that the S7 Edge is quite expensive, it clearly shows that consumers trust and value the Samsung brand name. What’s surprising though is that the second and third most sold smartphones during this period were also from Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy J2 and Galaxy S7 took the second and the third place respectively in terms of global Android shipments for the first half of 2016. Samsung’s global presence has definitely helped it sell so many units within this period. We can see that the company sold over 13.3 million units of the Galaxy S7 Edge, which is a tremendous achievement for a single model in such a short time period. Similarly, 13 million units of the J2 were sold and 11.8 million units of the Galaxy S7 were sold during the same period.

This is exactly why Samsung is the top in terms of shipments and market share. Apple lies way below the company, taking the second place in terms of market share after Q2 2016, while Huawei, OPPO and Xiaomi take the third, fourth and fifth place respectively.

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Samsung is ready to released their new flagship smartphone, the new smartphone will becoming the high-en smartphone from Samsung since the phone is powered with more powerfull processor.

And now we have a leaked image of Samsung Galaxy F device, the picture is appear that showing the upcoming Galaxy F smartphone has bean placed side by side with Galaxy S5 smartphone.

According to the picture that posted by  PhoneArena, Samsung Galaxy F is compared to Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy F has more narrow border display, the screen is slightly larger than the Galaxy S5, which has 5.2 inches screen size. The screen resolution has 2540 x 1440 pixel, as we mentioned on the begining of this article the phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor, sports with 3GB of RAM and Qualcomm MDM9635 multimode modem download speeds of up to 255 MBPs over 4G LTE.

In addition, the @evleaks also announced the gold version of the Galaxy F smartphone, claiming Galaxy Galaxy F is an improved version of the Galaxy S5, with more higher price and this will becoming the high-end smartphone for the user.

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Samsung has alaready release their new flagship smartphone, Galaxy S5 to the selected market, and now we have leaked image of Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800.

The image of Galaxy S5 Mini is comes along with the leaked specs of those phone, the phone will has 4,5 inch screen wit 720p resolution, while we compare to the original version is packs with 5,1 inch screen size with full HD resolution.

While the Galaxy S5 phone is comes with Mini version, the system is running the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The S5 Mini will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, coupled with 2 megapixel front facing camera and 8 megapixel rear facing ca

The phone is also comes with built-in IR infrared booster; sports with 1.5GB RAM memory and 16GB of built-in storage space, the phone is packs with 2100mAh battery capacity. There is no detailed information about the hear rate and finger print sensor but according to rumor , this phone will also has waterproof capacbility.

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So here is a video of the best known Samsung Galaxy S4 clone Check it out!

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While we are waiting for the new phablet device from Samsung, thats Samsung Galaxy S IV, we got a couple picture which taken by Galaxy S IV camera.

S IV, leaked picture
This picture is taken from Picasa web album and we can see through the data EXIF that those picture is taken by device which has firmware 9505XXEAMB8 and has 2322 x 4128 pixel resolution.

While we ever heard the rumor about the Galaxy S IV camera capability is sports with 13 megapixel and this new device will be unveiled by Samsung on mid of March this year.

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