A report from South Korea indicates that the absence of the Galaxy Note 21 could have limited the sales of the Galaxy S21 series. If Samsung had skipped the Galaxy Note series in 2021 to boost expected sales of the Galaxy S21 series, expectations were apparently not met, going by the sales numbers for 2021. The South Korean report says that the Galaxy S21 series sold mid-20 million units, in the same range as the 2020 numbers.

The report is credited to South Korean firm The Elec and points to the fact that Samsung’s strategy may not have been successful after all. The Covid-19 pandemic could have played its role in slowing down the sales, but there could be several other factors responsible for the under-par performance of the Galaxy S21 series. However, the decision not to deliver the Galaxy Note 21 to the market may be a calculated risk, and it remains to be seen how it could have panned out if we had the model in the mix.

The report indicates that the low sales number may have been due to production issues that prevented Samsung from meeting its production targets and deadlines. The company says it could have logged in higher sales if its Vietnam-based production facilities were not hampered by several issues. It may have been a hard-boiled economic decision by Samsung considering all the factors and risks it faced. It remains to be seen though, how the new strategy will flow with the Galaxy S22 lineup. The Galaxy S22 Ultra may well be a Galaxy Note 22 and we expect Galaxy Note fans to have a go at the flagship model.

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Samsung has released the latest Android security patches for some of its devices, well ahead of the official publication by Google in the Android Security Bulletin. This latest update reflects the changing approach of the tech giant in providing timely monthly updates for its devices. Samsung previously has not had a stellar record specifically in relation to providing regular security updates to its wide array of devices. However, the company has been working hard to change this narrative over the past few months, with a noticeable improvement in its update schedule.

The affected smartphone models include the Galaxy S20 lineup, the Galaxy S20 FE, and the Galaxy S9. The company has also released similar updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy XCover Pro.

The update for most of the models are available in many parts of the world, with countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe already covered. Ultimately, the aim is to provide these security patches to the global market in a timely fashion and with minimal effort by the user.

The update for the Galaxy Note 10 series (version N97xFXXS6DTK8) is rolling out in Europe presently, while other regions of the world will follow shortly. Similarly, the Galaxy XCover Pro can also be updated in Europe – the update includes the Android security patches for December 2020.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy XCover Pro users should download the update on their devices by going to the Software update section in the device settings. In case the update is not available on the device yet, you can download the firmware package from Samsung’s update server using tools like Samloader and install it manually using a Windows computer. (via)

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Samsung traditionally released the Galaxy Note series models around August each year. This year’s Galaxy Note 20 series isn’t expected to be any different. Thus, the Note 20 is still months away from going official but it ha started appearing on benchmark and leaks. A device suspected to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ has appeared on the database of benchmarking outfit GeekBench.

The Galaxy Note 20+ model appears with the model number SM-N986U. This is likey the US version as the Galaxy Note 10+ with Snapdragon 855+ SoC has the model number SM-N976U. The listing equally contains a few details of the model. The device is listed as running Android 10 operating system and has 8GB of RAM onboard. There is likely going to be a higher 12GB RAM variant.

As for the processor, the motherboard is listed with the code name “kona” which is the codename of the Snapdragon 865 SoC. However, the CPU clock speed is higher than that of all known Snapdragon 865 model. The SD 865 maxes out at 2.84GHz whereas the smartphone’s processor is listed to have a maximum CPU of 3.09GHz. Thus, there is good reason to believe this is the Snapdragon 865+.

The model recorded a single-core test score of 985 points while o the multi-core test, it scored 3,220 points.

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Samsung launched its latest flagship lineup a few years ago: the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. This year it is composed of three variants: Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. But there is something to note: for people looking for the best Samsung flagship, these three devices are not an obvious choice. For several people, it may be better to go for another Samsung flagship: the Galaxy Note 10+, and not because of its more affordable price. Given that the Note series includes the only smartphones with the S Pen, in this post, we compared the Samsung Galaxy S20+ to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in order to let everyone understand which one is the best for their needs and which compromises you should face if you go for an older flagship such as the Note 10+.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Design

Whether you should prefer the design of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Galaxy Note 10+ is up to your tastes. The former is more compact due to its smaller display with a taller aspect ratio, but the latter, in my opinion, comes with a less ugly and invasive camera bump on the rear side. In both cases, you get a punch-hole display with a single front camera at its center, but only the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing with thousands of pressure levels. A very interesting feature for professionals. Both are waterproof with the IP68 certification and both are protected by Gorilla Glass 6 front and back.

Display

Despite Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a wider panel and supports the S Pen, Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a more advanced display in terms of image quality. It is a more recent panel and it supports a 120 Hz refresh rate in case you decide to opt for the Full HD resolution (the resolution goes up to Quad HD+). But the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ still comes with one of the most amazing displays out there, so you should not worry so much about the image quality and focus on other aspects of their specs sheets.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy S20+ is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 chipset in the U.S. version and Exynos 990 in the European version, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is powered by either a Snapdragon 855 or an Exynos 9825. In both cases, you get 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 internal storage, but Samsung Galaxy S20+ provides better performance thanks to its superior chipsets. Also note that Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a better 5G integrated modem, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ sports a single mode modem which is not integrated into the chipset. So the Note 10+ has higher energy consumption and inferior connectivity when it comes to 5G. Note that you should buy the 5G variant of each handset to get 5G since their vanilla versions only come with 4G.

Camera

On the paper, Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a superior camera. It is composed of a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, a telephoto lens with 3x hybrid optical zoom and a 64 MP resolution, an ultrawide sensor and a TOF camera. You should get way higher detail and way better zoom capabilities with the Samsung Galaxy S20+, despite it is not the most advanced variant of the S20 lineup.

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Battery

On the battery side, Samsung Galaxy S20+ should win again since it packs a bigger 4500 mAh unit. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is able to provide faster charging speeds thanks to a power up to 45W. Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging have the same powers.

Price

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ starts from €1129/$1099, but you can currently find it for less than €950/$950 thanks to online street prices. Samsung Galaxy S20+ starts from €1029/$1199. If we exclude the S Pen and wired charging speeds, Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better device under almost every aspect: it has a more advanced display, a more advanced 5G connectivity, cameras, and a bigger battery. So if you do not need the S Pen, it is worth opting for the Galaxy S20+.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PRO

• Better hardware
• Better display
• Better cameras
• Bigger battery

CONS

• Higher price

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PRO

• Faster charging speeds
• S Pen
• Bigger display
• More affordable

CONS

• Nothing particular

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2020 just started and we just realized we never compared the most important flagship from the most important non-Chinese companies in the smartphones world: Google, Samsung, and Apple. All of them made a lot of steps forward with their devices in 2019, that is why we think it is worth making a comparison between their most expensive handsets. We are talking about Google Pixel 4 XL, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. Very different devices, but all offering something unique at expensive prices. Which one should you spend on? Let’s discover it together.

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone 11 Pro Max

Design

On the design point of view, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ takes the gold medal. It comes with a punch-hole display, a very minimal glass back and the highest screen-to-body ratio. Not everyone may like the big camera module on the iPhone 11 Pro Max and its big notch, but it has a better build quality with a frame made of stainless steel and a glass back which Apple defines as the “most resistant ever mounted on a smartphone”. On the other hand, Google Pixel 4 XL offers a more compact design, but it has thicker bezels and it is less attractive.

Display

In each case, you get an incredible display. Three displays considered the best ones ever seen on a smartphone by DisplayMate. All of them received the Best Display Award and all of them feature an amazing color reproduction. My favorite one is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as it comes with a wider diagonal, HDR10+ certification and the support to S Pen. I would give the silver medal to the iPhone 11 Pro Max, but the Google Pixel 4 XL is the only with a 90 Hz refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

iPhone 11 Pro Max is the fastest and the most stable device especially thanks to the optimization of the iOS operating system. But performance is not the most important thing when it comes to these devices as all of them are very fast flagship. You should rather consider that iPhone 11 Pro Max has iOS, Google Pixel 4 XL has the most updated Android version (close to stock) with the most advanced Android 10 features available, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a highly customized Android version but still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone 11 Pro Max are among the best camera phones ever and they provide very similar camera performance. The astrophotos feature on the Google Pixel 4 XL looks very interesting, but the lack of an ultrawide lens and the inferior image quality do not let it compete with Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Battery

Apple improved the battery life of its latest iPhones a lot, especially the iPhone 11 Pro Max which finally comes with a battery close to 4000 mAh. But Samsung was able to do slightly better with its Galaxy Note 10+. It has bigger dimensions, but it also comes with a bigger 4300 mAh battery allowing it to last more on a single charge. Further, unlike its rivals, it features reverse wireless charging so that you can use it as a power bank. And it even has a faster charging (and wireless charging) technology. Google Pixel 4 XL’s battery life is nothing so exciting.

Price

Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit disappointing, especially if we consider that it costs $899/€899. For €1129/$1099 Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ offers a lot more and it is the winner of this comparison. But if you prefer iOS, iPhone 11 Pro Max is still one of the best phones you can get, despite it starts from €1189/$1099.

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Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

• Good 90 Hz display
• 3D radar and face recognition
• Good cameras
• Updates

CONS

• Worse hardware

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

PROS

• Awesome display
• Great build quality
• Waterproof
• Face ID
• Great performance
• Awesome cameras

CONS

• Price

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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2019 finally came to an end and a few days ago we published a post with the most impressive flagships released this year. Given the importance of these devices for the smartphone market and given that they are still among the best choices in the flagship segment, we thought it is worth telling more about them. So we decided to compare the first three devices in the ranking: OnePlus 7T Pro, Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. If you want to choose one of the most interesting flagship smartphones released this year, you should definitely take a look at this comparison.

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro

Design

Do you need the most innovative and beautiful design or the most compact one? If you want something innovative and good-looking, then OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are more interesting. The former comes with a pop-up camera and a notch-less display, while the second has a punch-hole display. Both have a very high screen-to-body ratio and a gorgeous glass back. Huawei P30 Pro is more compact and it has very attractive curved bezels, but it comes with a waterdrop notch. Note that Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are waterproof and dust resistant with the IP68 certification, while OnePlus 7T Pro does not offer any kind of water resistance.

Display

OnePlus 7T Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are the winners if we talk about displays. The former is the only of the trio to boast a 90 Hz refresh rate, while the latter provides an amazing image quality. In both cases, you get the HDR10+ technology for the accurate reproduction of multimedia content. And both have a high Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3040 pixels. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ also supports the S Pen that is the key feature of the device. Huawei P30 Pro is inferior with its Full HD+ display providing just the HDR10 technology, but it is more compact and easier to use with one hand.

Hardware/Software

The hardware department of the OnePlus 7T Pro is composed of a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. OnePlus 7T Pro is the fastest and smoothest device of the trio. It is also the only to run Android 10 out of the box, with a nearly stock user interface and amazing software optimization. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ comes right after with either a Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825 processor depending on the market. It features expandable storage and up to 512 GB of internal storage. Huawei P30 Pro has a less powerful but still flagship SoC.

Camera

Despite the Huawei P30 Pro was the true innovation of 2019, we define the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as a slightly better camera phone than the Huawei P30 Pro. And both are among the best camera phones out there. Huawei P30 Pro is amazing in low light conditions thanks to its RYYB main sensor, and it also provides a better zoom thanks to 5x optical zoom. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is better at overall image quality and colors. Despite still being a good camera phone, OnePlus 7T Pro is way inferior to both.

Battery

Thanks to its bigger 4300 mAh battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has the longest overall battery life in most of the scenarios. It is followed by the Huawei P30 Pro. Both feature wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, while OnePlus 7T does not.

Price

The winner of this comparison is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ since it offers more features, a better camera, and longer battery life. But it also comes with the highest price (more than €800/$900 street price). Unless the camera is one of your main priorities, if you want to save some money you should go for the Huawei P30 Pro. OnePlus 7T Pro (about €700/$790 street price) has better performances and a better display than Huawei P30 Pro, but the P30 Pro offers a better camera, longer battery life, IP68 certification, wireless charging, and a more affordable street price (less than €650/$732).

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• More compact
• Reverse wireless charging
• Good price
• Waterproof

CONS

• Worse display

OnePlus 7T Pro

PROS

• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Best performance
• Innovative design
• Android 10 out of the box

CONS

• Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Waterproof
• Great cameras

CONS

• Price

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Xiaomi officially unveiled the Mi CC9 Pro alongside its Pro Premium Edition and launched them in the European market as the Mi Note 10 and 10 Pro. The strongest point of these smartphones is the camera department: they are already considered as the best camera phones by a lot of people, including experts from DxOMark. But is it true and is it worth choosing the Mi Note 10 Pro instead of other camera phones? Here we will try to let you find out by comparing it with the other best camera phones released recently: Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+!

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Design

In my opinion, the Horizon display found on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the punch-hole screen of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ make them much more attractive than the Mi Note 10 Pro, if we talk about the design. Despite it has a wider notch, I personally prefer the Huawei Mate 30 Pro because of its Horizon display with extremely curved borders allowing the absence of physical keys since they support the side touch technology. Note that Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ are waterproof and dustproof with the IP68 certification, while Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro does not provide any kind of water and dust resistance.

Display

There is no doubt about the fact that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has the most advanced display. First of all, it supports a higher Quad HD+ resolution. Second, it has a wider diagonal and the support to the HDR10+ standard which is not supported on Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. Last but not least, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing with up to 4096 pressure levels. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has one of the best AMOLED panels you can find on a mobile device.

Hardware/Software

Besides boasting the best display, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ also comes with the most advanced hardware side. It is powered by either the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9825 chipset, it boasts up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The Note 10+ also comes in a 5G variant, just like the Mate 30 Pro. Talking about the Mate 30 Pro, Huawei’s flagship takes the second place with its Kirin 990 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is just a mid-ranger due to its Snapdragon 730G chipset, and this is its weak point.

Camera

While there is no way Xiaomi can compete when it comes to performance, it sports the most impressive camera department. According to DxOMark, it is the best camera phone ever alongside the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The Mi Note 10 Pro sports a 108 MP rear penta-camera with 5x optical zoom, while the Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a quad-camera with two amazing 40 MP sensors. While both are superior when it comes to rear cameras, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is able to take better selfies.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is the winner even when it comes to battery life since it boasts a mammoth 5260 mAh battery. Unfortunately, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, unlike Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

Price

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 will start from €599/$662 globally, Huawei Mate 30 Pro is still not available globally, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ starts from €1129/$1099. The most complete device is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+, despite Mi Note 10 Pro has a higher value for money.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Horizon display with side touch
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID
• Android 10

CONS

• Worse display

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

PROS

• Not excessive price
• Best cameras
• Huge battery

CONS

• Worse hardware

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Best and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)

CONS

• Big dimensions

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A few days ago, Google launched the Pixel 4 series composed of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. They are incredible devices not only for their specifications but also because they are phones able to take advantage of all the most recent and advanced features based on artificial intelligence. The Pixel 4 XL is the most powerful model of the series and given the impact that the new line-up had at Google’s event, we decided to compare it with the actual most advanced Android phones in the market: Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Does it make sense to grab a Google device instead of a flagship from the most important smartphone brands? This comparison will clear your ideas.

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Design

I am not a fan of Google Pixel 4’s design. It has a very thick bezel on the upper part without even boasting a notch, and that iPhone 11-like square camera module on the back never convinced me. I appreciate much more the aesthetics of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro which boasts a Horizon display with side touch and no physical keys, as well as an original round-shaped camera module on the back. But the most minimalistic phone here is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with its full borderless punch-hole display and a very clean glass back. However, the Galaxy Note 10+ is definitely too big for an average user. That is why Huawei Mate 30 Pro is more special.

Display

Due to the support of the HDR10+ standard, the S Pen, very high color accuracy and a wide 6.8-inch diagonal, I would choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ without thinking twice, if I had to choose the best display. But the Google Pixel 4 XL is still amazing with its 90 Hz refresh rate and full DCI-P3 coverage, as well as the HDR support. Huawei Mate 30 Pro is inferior due to its Full HD+ resolution and its lower color accuracy, but it still provides a great display for a flagship.

Hardware/Software

Despite Snapdragon 855+ has been in the market for a while, Google decided to equip the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL with the older Snapdragon 855. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in its U.S. version is fueled by the Snapdragon 855. Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a more recent Kirin 990 chipset and it guarantees better performance than Snapdragon 855. Further, the Kirin 990 is the first chipset with an (optional) integrated 5G modem, so 5G connectivity guarantees better performance in case you choose the 5G variant. But it is not all about the chipset: there is also the RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has 12 GB of RAM, while Mate 30 Pro has just 8 GB. Further, the European version has a different chipset: Exynos 9825, and up to 512 GB of internal storage, unlike the Mate 30 Pro which stops at 256 GB. So, at the end of the day, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins the hardware comparison. Google Pixel 4 XL is better when it comes to the software since it has Android 10 out of the box and more advanced features.

Camera

Huawei Mate 30 wins the camera comparison with a quad camera setup composed of two 40 MP sensors, a TOF camera, and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. It provides the most astonishing camera quality with excellent and professional detail in every scene, as well as an amazing quality in low light conditions. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a better selfie camera. Google Pixel 4 XL is still an amazing camera phone, but not at the same level as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.

Battery

The bigger battery, the Full HD+ display, and the Kirin 990 chipset allow the Huawei Mate 30 Pro to last more on a single charge than Google Pixel 4 XL. It lasts more or less like the Galaxy Note 10+, but the latter seems to provide a longer battery life in some important scenarios thanks to better software optimization.

Price

Google Pixel 4 XL costs €999/$899 globally, Huawei Mate 30 Pro starts from €1099/$1225, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ from €1129/$1099. Overall, the winner of the comparison is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ due to its better display, long battery life and S Pen support, but we think Huawei Mate 30 Pro is a better camera phone.

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Horizon display with side touch
• Big battery
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID
• Android 10

CONS

• Worse display

Google Pixel 4 XL

PROS

• More updated software
• 90 Hz refresh ratio
• Android 10 out of the box
• Face ID

CONS

• Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Great cameras

CONS

• Big dimensions

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The Galaxy Note 10 line-up was the first of the Note series that Samsung released more than one device at once. The company took the wraps off the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10 Plus version, as well as 5G variants for both models. Despite getting launched around the period when Google announced the Android 10, the Note 10 camera with Android 9 Pie-based One UI.

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Samsung is now set to kick-off the Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 10 series. This is coming just a week after the beta program rolled out for the Galaxy S10. This latest information comes thanks to a poster on the company’s Korean website. The poster confirms One UI 2.0 beta will be available for the Galaxy Note10, Note10+, and their 5G versions.

Registration for the beta program is yet to commence but once it does, you can enrol from the Samsung Members app but that’ll be exclusive to users in Korea. The date for the global rollout of the update is not yet confirmed officially but the company’s customer care representative recently said that it’s delayed until October 24.

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At the first event related to the 7T series, OnePlus unveiled just the OnePlus 7T leaving a lot of fans a bit disappointed. But a few days ago, the OnePlus 7T Pro was finally made official alongside its McLaren Edition. So, now we got the top-tier OnePlus flagship of the second half of 2019. The OnePlus 7T Pro is one of the best top-tier flagships out there and we believe it is worth comparing it with its most expensive rivals. For this comparison, we chose the most powerful flagships from the most important smartphone brands in the actual market: Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro

Design

Each smartphone present in this comparison adopts an innovative form factor, so which one has the best look mostly depends on your tastes. OnePlus 7T Pro comes with a notch-less and hole-less display and a high screen-to-body ratio thanks to its motorized pop-up front camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ adopts a curved punch-hole display. Huawei Mate 30 Pro has an even more curved Horizon display thanks to which there is no need for physical keys: the device boasts the innovative side touch technology which replaces them. I define the Huawei Mate 30 Pro more suitable for most of the people when it comes to aesthetics and builds quality because the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has big dimensions (due to its 6.8-inch display) and the OnePlus 7T Pro lacks water resistance.

Display

Despite it lacks the high 90 Hz refresh ratio of the OnePlus 7T Pro (which is amazing for gamers), Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has the most complete display. It has an amazing color reproduction, a very high brightness, a larger diagonal (6.8 inches) and the support to S Pen for handwriting and drawing. OnePlus 7T Pro still offers one of the most amazing panels you can find on a smartphone, while Huawei P30 Pro is evidently inferior as it only comes with a Full HD+ resolution and it does not support HDR10+ (just HDR10).

Hardware/Software

We still did not test the OnePlus 7T Pro thoroughly, but judging from the specs on the paper, we can tell you that OnePlus 7T Pro should be the device with the highest performance, at least in its higher-end configuration with 12 GB of RAM. However, it does not have a 5G variant, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Huawei Mate 30 Pro do. It even lacks a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage, unlike its two opponents. In its 5G variant, Huawei Mate 30 Pro should offer the best 5G connectivity thanks to the Kirin 990 chipset which comes with an integrated 5G modem. But the Mate 30 Pro does not even have a variant with 12 GB of RAM, so Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ should win when it comes to performance. Note that Huawei Mate 30 and OnePlus 7T Pro ship with Android 10, while the Galaxy Note 10+ has Android 9 out of the box.

Camera

The quad camera department found on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro should have no rivals in the Android market in most of the situations. It boasts two 40 MP sensors with OIS and 3x optical zoom, as well as an additional 3D TOF camera. On the other hand, if we talk about selfies, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is superior despite having a lower front camera resolution. There is no way for the OnePlus 7T Pro to compete with Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Huawei Mate 30 Pro in the camera section.

Battery

The presence of a bigger 4500 mAh, a more efficient chipset built at 7nm+ and a smaller Full HD+ display allows the Huawei Mate 30 Pro to last as much as the Galaxy Note 10+ in a lot of scenarios. It even supports very fast wireless charging technology with a 27W power.

Price

Huawei Mate 30 Pro starts from €1,100/$1215, and that is the same for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. OnePlus 7T Pro’s official price is €859/$948 for the global market. The presence of the S Pen, a bigger and better display make the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ a much better device for productivity, but if we exclude the fact that it won’t come with Google apps, Huawei Mate 30 Pro may be better for a lot of normal users due to its amazing cameras and more compact dimensions. OnePlus 7T Pro is overall inferior to the Galaxy Note 10+ for a lot of users (it has inferior cameras, it lacks water resistance, expandable storage, wireless charging, and a 5G variant), but it offers better performance and even higher value for money if we only consider listing prices.

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

OnePlus 7T Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Horizon display with side touch
• Big battery
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID

CONS

• Worse display

OnePlus 7T Pro

PROS

• 90 Hz refresh ratio
• Best performance
• Innovative design
• Value for money

CONS

• Worse cameras

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Great cameras
• Reverse wireless charging

CONS

• Price

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Samsung has been reported to be working on a new Galaxy Note model. The model is expected to bring along affordability in its pricing compared to the high-end Galaxy Note series that usually comes with a premium price tag. A few more details of the Galaxy Note model has emerged and you might want to take a look.

The device is said to bear the moniker Galaxy Note 10 Lite. As a result of it bearing the Galaxy Note 10 name, the device may get released any moment from now, certainly before the release of the Galaxy S11 next year.

EDITOR’S PICK: New Xiaomi Mi Note 10 phone may launch by October end

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is said to bear the model number SM-N770F. The device comes in two different colour options – black and red. If this is true, it will be the third Galaxy Note model this year after the Note 10 and Note 10+ were launched a couple of months earlier. The Galaxy Note 10 starts at $949 and that can’t be said to be affordable. Perhaps, to remove the toga of an elitist model off the Note series, this affordable Note 10 Lite is being introduced.

However, we really can’t say how affordable it will be since there is no clue as to what the tech giant will trim off the Note 10 to qualify it as a Lite version. We do hope, though, that the company retain the S Pen support which is one feature the Galaxy Note models are known for. What do you think about a cheaper Note 10 model? Are you excited or not? Let us know in the comment section.

UP NEXT: New Xiaomi Mi Note 10 phone may launch by October end

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A report from South Korea emerged a few days back stating that Samsung will close down its last factory in China later this month. Samsung went on to confirm that it was indeed shutting down its last factory in China.

With the closure of the factory, employees have been given their severance benefits and it includes a free Galaxy S10+, a wristwatch and some cash for staff that have stayed for up to 10 years. Some employees who had stayed for a lesser period got the Galaxy A80. The entire winding down process was captured in a short video which you can watch from here.

EDITOR’S PICK: TCL has no plans to launch Blackberry 5G phone anytime soon

Samsung once operated three mobile phone manufacturing plants in China, one in Shenzhen, Tianjin and this last one in Huizhou. The factories in Shenzhen and Tianjin were both closed in 2018. The Huizhou plant located in the Guangdong province of China was opened in December 1992 and started production in 1993. It is presently the only functional Samsung production plant in China and around June this year, the company scaled down production at the plant with reports of workers getting laid off.

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With all those Pro, Plus and Max variants out there, sometimes there is not enough attention given to the vanilla versions of Android flagships. But despite they are not the most advanced variants, they are often better deals in terms of value for money. Here you can find a specs comparison between the vanilla version of the latest flagship line-ups released by Samsung, Huawei, and Apple. We will try to let you understand which device is the best value for money top-tier flagship for your needs between the vanilla Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11.

Huawei Mate 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Apple iPhone 11

Design

If we talk about design and build quality, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11 are superior to the Huawei Mate 30. They come with sturdier bodies which boast the IP68 resistance for water and dust resistant. iPhone 11 is the most compact one, but its big notch may not be the best for everyone. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a higher screen-to-body ratio and a notch-less punch-hole display, as well as a clean glass back and a slot for the S Pen which is another added value for productivity users.

Display

Despite it is just an LCD panel and not an OLED screen, the display of the iPhone 11 is the most interesting one. It boasts a very high brightness (625 nits), the HDR10 and Dolby Vision technology for outstanding color reproduction, and a high 120 Hz refresh ratio. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s display is all but disappointing as it is HDR10+ compliant and supports the S Pen and an in-display fingerprint reader. Huawei Mate 30 offers a wider diagonal but not better quality.

Hardware/Software

With its Apple A13 Bionic chipset, internal storage up to 256 GB and the wonderful iOS software optimization, iPhone 11 offers blazing speeds and constant stability. There is no challenge for its rivals: it is the best device when it comes to performance. But the iPhone 11 does not come with 5G connectivity, while both Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Huawei Mate 30 have 5G variants (they are more expensive than the LTE ones). Huawei Mate 30 comes with Android 10 out of the box, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is still based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

It is still too early to make a camera comparison between Huawei Mate 30, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and iPhone 11. While the first made its debut yesterday, the iPhone 11 just hitten the shelves. On the paper, Huawei Mate 30 has the most interesting camera hardware, but camera hardware is not everything. Unlike its opponents, iPhone 11 lacks an ultrawide camera.

Battery

With a 4200 mAh battery and its chipset built at 7 nm+, we believe that Huawei Mate 30 will offer the longest battery life. It even boasts the fastest wired charging technology of the trio and the fastest wireless charging technology ever seen on a phone. iPhone 11 has an average 3046 mAh but it still offers a long battery life. Even Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all but disappointing, but we do not believe they will match Huawei Mate 30 in any scenario.

Price

Huawei Mate 30 and iPhone 11 made their debut with €800/$880 (Asia) and €839/$699 (Global) price tags, respectively, while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 starts from €950/$1045 globally. Due to its bigger battery, amazing cameras, and optional 5G support, Huawei Mate 30 looks like a more interesting device at the end of the day (on the paper), but we can give you a definitive opinion only after testing all of them accurately. If you are a productivity user, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may be more suitable for your needs due to the presence of S Pen.

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Huawei Mate 30 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Apple iPhone 11: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Bigger battery
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Fastest charging

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Apple iPhone 11

PROS

• Awesome 120 Hz display
• More compact
• Face ID
• Waterproof
• Great performance

CONS

• IPS display

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

PROS

• Amazing display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Great cameras
• Waterproof

CONS

• Average battery

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Samsung, Huawei, and Apple are currently the world’s most important smartphones manufacturers. Every time one of them releases a new top-tier, we compare it with the most powerful flagships of the two other rival companies. And this is exactly one of those comparisons. Right after the announcement of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, here is a specs comparison between the new Huawei’s flagship, the recently-announced iPhone 11 Pro Max which is going to hit a lot of markets around the world, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ announced last month which has been on sale for several days until now.

Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Design

It is true, Huawei Mate 30 Pro still comes with a big notch, unlike its predecessor P30 Pro. But its design remains the most astonishing one thanks to the “Horizon” display: a front panel with extremely curved sides, without side bezels and even without physical keys. There is a side touch technology which replaces the volume balancer and, despite the sides create 88 degrees curves, you do not have to worry for your touch screen even if you touch the display with your palm. While the Huawei Mate 30 Pro has the most stunning design, iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with the best build quality. Its frame is made of stainless steel and the phone is waterproof up to 4 meters deep. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is definitely too big for an average user, it is a productivity phone, but it supports S Pen and that makes it the best device for productivity users.

Display

Each of these devices comes with a stunning display, but given the presence of the S Pen, an amazing color reproduction and a wider diagonal, I prefer the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. However, iPhone 11 Pro Max offers a better 120 Hz refresh ratio and it may even boast better colors. We will give you a definitive verdict about the display quality after testing it. Despite the “Horizon” sides, we do not think Huawei Mate 30 Pro can compete with its rivals in terms of image quality.

Hardware/Software

If you are reading this paragraph because you want to know about the performances of these three flagships, first note that all of them might feature a different operating system with a different level of software optimization in the global market. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ comes with Android, iPhone 11 Pro Max has iOS, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro may hit the European market with the new HarmonyOS and without Google apps. This said we believe iPhone 11 Pro Max will be the fastest and smoothest one thanks to its Apple A13 Bionic chipset and the wonderful software optimization of iOS 13.

Camera

With a double 40 MP sensor, the support to 7680 fps super slow motion videos, ISO up to 512,000, dual OS, 3x optical zoom, and much more, Huawei Mate 30 Pro features the best camera hardware out there. We are yet to discover how the algorithm will manage all the sensors and the hardware from its quad-camera, but on the paper, it wins the comparison.

Battery

Given that these handsets come with similar battery capacities and very different components, it is still too early to give you an opinion about their battery life. Two of them are still not in commerce, so we can not test them thoroughly. For now, just keep in mind that Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a bigger battery, a more efficient display than Galaxy Note 10+ and, unlike the iPhone 11 Pro Max, it features reverse wireless charging. Last but not least, it supports the fastest wireless charging technology with a 27W power.

Price

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro will start from €1,100/$1215, and that is the same for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. The iPhone 11 Pro Max is costlier as it starts from €1250/$1380. Note that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ have 5G variants, while iPhone 11 Pro Max does not. If you are a productivity user, the S Pen is an important added value and given that there are no important differences in terms of performances, you should go for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. But if you do not care about it, iPhone 11 Pro Max is a more interesting choice with an amazing display and build quality. Huawei Mate 30 Pro is more or less at the same level: it is another amazing device, but it has a worse display. However, its rear camera hardware is superior.

• Read More: Samsung made it even harder to repair the new Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Huawei Mate 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Horizon display with side touch
• Big battery
• 5G (optional with integrated modem)
• Reverse wireless charging
• Face ID

CONS

• Worse display

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

PROS

• Awesome 120 Hz display
• Awesome design and build quality
• Thinner
• Face ID
• Great performance
• Awesome cameras

CONS

• No expandable storage

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and bigger display
• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• 5G (optional)
• Great cameras
• Reverse wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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DXOMark has steadily come to be the major benchmark platform for phone cameras. The firm has updated its review process with the addition of two new scores. One of the scores is for ultra-wide-angle cameras and the second one for night mode.

Night mode and ultra-wide-angle cameras are relatively new features onboard phone cameras. The first phone to feature a wide-angle camera is the LG G5 that was launched in April 2016. Since the G5, there have been several other phones with a wide-angle lens. The same thing applies to the Night mode which became popular on smartphones such as the Huawei P20 Pro and Google Pixel 3 even though the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime released in 2014 features night mode.EDITOR’S PICK: Xiaomi’s bezel-less Mi TV Pro will come in 43”, 55”, and 65” models

DXOMark has tested several phones using the new test protocols and as such, the reviews of phones with either of the features have been updated. The scores have also been recalculated, altering the standings. You can check out the updated scores from the table above. We should emphasize that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ continued its dominance of the top spot after the recalculation.It’s score sawan increase of 4 points from 113 pints to 117 points. In terms of specific score, it tied with the Huawei P30 Pro and Galaxy S10 in the Night mode test. For the ultra-wide-angle camera test, the Galaxy Note 10+ sood apart from the pack.

You can get more details from DXOMark website.

UP NEXT: Full Specs of the Mate 30 Pro revealed ahead of Official Launch

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It’s been a couple of weeks since Samsung launched its next-generation Note-series flagship smartphones — Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10+. The Note10 and Note10+ have been available for pre-order for more than 11 days now, from August 9th.

Now, numbers are in for the pre-order of the Galaxy Note10 series smartphones and it indicates that these next-gen Note series smartphones have shattered the pre-order numbers of its predecessor.

According to a report from The Korea Herald, the pre-orders have surpassed the 1.3 million units mark in the company’s home country, South Korea. Notably, the numbers are double the number of Galaxy Note 9 pre-orders last year.

The report also notes that the carrier subsidies may have played a huge role, with carriers offering anywhere from 280,000 won (!$232) to $450,000 (!$372) subsidies to buyers. Before the carriers set subsidy limits, some agencies illegally offered up to 700,000 won (~$579) for Note 10 purchases, which accounts for more than half of the phone’s price.

Interestingly, the most popular Note10 model wasn’t the cheapest and the smallest variant. Instead, the most popular variant is the one which ships with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage out-of-the-box. The company said that Aura Glow 256GB Note 10+ model is the best-selling variant in the region.

The Samsung Galaxy Note10 series smartphones are all set to be available for purchase in all markets from 23rd August. The pricing of the Note10 starts at $949.99 in the US and ₹69,999 in India while the pricing of Note10+ starts at $1,099.99 in the US and ₹79,999 in India.

As for the specifications, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 features a 6.3-inch display while the bigger variant comes with a 6.8-inch display. Both the smartphones carry Dynamic AMOLED HDR+ screen with Full HD+ screen resolution. The devices are powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC or Exynos 9825 chipset, depending on the region.

In the camera department, the Note10 features a 12MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a dual aperture (f/1.5 and f/2.4). There’s also a telephoto camera with a 12MP sensor and OIS, plus a 123° ultra-wide-angle 16MP camera. The Note10+ has the same camera setup but also features an additional 3D ToF sensor. On the front side, both phones come equipped with a 10MP snapper.

Both phones run Android 9 Pie OS out-of-the-box with the company’s own Samsung One UI custom skin on top. The standard model is powered by a 3,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support while the Plus variant is powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.

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If you are looking for a productivity phone with Android on board, you probably have no better choices than Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ or its 5G variant. It is not a case if it is one of the most expensive smartphones out there. But is it worth the money asked? Should you buy it with that high price tag ahead of its official launch on the global market? Well, one of the best ways to establish it is comparing with the other expensive phones in the market. iPhones are the symbol of elitist phones, that is why we decided to compare it with the iPhone Xs Max. And given its higher price compared to the most important Android competitors, we also chose the most expensive variant of the S line-up: the Galaxy S10 5G. Here is an in-depth specs comparison between the most amazing top-tier phones by Samsung and Apple.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

Design

The iPhone Xs Max offers the best materials (stainless steel frame instead of aluminum), the most symmetric design and even the most compact size. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ has a higher screen-to-body ratio, but it is a very big phablet due to its huge display. Samsung Galaxy S10 5G comes with an in-display camera and a higher screen-to-body ratio than iPhone Xs Max, as well as smaller dimensions than The Galaxy Note 10+. There is not a clear winner here, it is all up to the user’s tastes.

Display

If I had to choose the best display I would have no doubt: Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins. It has a wider panel, it supports the S Pen, it boasts the most awesome color reproduction and it even ships with a high Quad HD+ resolution and the new Dynamic AMOLED technology. The only real advantage of the iPhone Xs Max’s display is the 120 Hz refresh ratio which makes the user experience smoother and better for gamers. But that big notch is not the most desired thing on a phone, despite it contains the great Face ID sensors besides the selfie snapper.

Hardware/Software

Thanks to iOS 12 as the operating system, the iPhone Xs Max provides more reliable performances with higher stability and blazing speeds, despite its hardware department is inferior to both its rivals. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ as it is equipped with an upgraded chipset in its European version: the Exynos 9825 built at 7 nm, unlike the predecessor Exynos 9820 built at 8 nm. Further, it supports S Pen and it has more advanced software for productivity. There is also to consider that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the only which features a micro SD to expand the internal storage (you can get up to 1 TB more). But the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G can provide a faster connection thanks to the support to 5G networks, if you have 5G coverage, obviously.

Camera

The quad camera found on the Galaxy Note 10+ is overall the best camera department you can find in this trio. It features Dual OIS for an amazing optical stabilization for both the main sensor and the telephoto lens. Further, it is able to record amazing 4K videos at 60 fps with HDR10+. While Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ wins when it comes to the rear cameras, the Galaxy S10 5G has the most efficient front cameras: a dual setup with a bright 10 MP lens and a TOF camera. iPhone Xs Max is still one of the best camera phones out there, but it is pretty disappointing compared with Samsung’s flagships.

Battery

We believe the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G will offer the longest battery life, at least when 5G connectivity is off. It has the biggest battery: a huge 4500 mAh unit, and it even supports reverse wireless charging. Right after, there is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with its 4300 mAh battery and, since there is no 5G, we have no doubts about its efficiency.

Price

The starting price of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is €1100/$1100, iPhone Xs Max costs €1250/$1100 and Samsung Galaxy S10 5G starts from €1160/$1099. At the end of the day, unless you need the 5G connectivity, we suggest you go for the Galaxy Note 10+ due to the support to S Pen, its bigger and better display, high performances, micro SD support, and more amazing cameras.

• Read More: Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 10 Hands on videos

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Apple iPhone Xs Max vs Samsung Galaxy S10 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

PROS

• Amazing and versatile cameras
• Best front camera
• Big battery
• 5G

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

iPhone Xs Max

PROS

• High performance with iOS
• Awesome design and build quality
• Thinner
• Face ID

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and big display
• Big battery
• S Pen
• Waterproof
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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Apple’s AirPods have been among the top wireless earbuds since their release in 2016 however, even the cheapest model starts at $159 and plenty of people don’t want to pay that much money, since they can easily get lost! Fortunately, China and its awesome manufacturers are here to offer similar products at very affordable prices, like UMIDIGI with the UMIDIGI Upods which will open sale at the incredible $9.9 price for the first 10,000 units on August 26th, 7 AM GMT.

With just $9.9 you get a wireless headset with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 that offers faster pairing experience and more stable connection. Then the 7.2mm dynamic driver brings high audio quality while each piece of Upods weighs just 4g and they are comfortable to wear. And thanks to the earplug design and DSP, they do a better job at blocking noise than AirPods.

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On the battery side, the Upods offer 4 hours on a single charge for each earbud and if you use their charging case, the number goes up, up to 24 hours! Almost the same battery performance as Apple claims for the AirPods at a fraction of their price. The 24-hour mark is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer, another budget-friendly TWS headset. The Upods is compatible with both Android and iOS as well as all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

The Upods together with UMIDIGI’s new in-screen fingerprint value king UMIDIGI X will start their global sale on August 26th 7 AM GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10,000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add yours to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a Big Giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free and you can check all the details about the new devices and promotion on their official website.

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UMIDIGI is getting ready for its next flagship, UMIDIGI Z5 Pro, and has just teased a 64MP sample image shot by the device. As the company claims, the Z5 Pro will be among the first few models in the world to launch with the new 64MP Samsung sensor. This new sensor is almost certainly the Samsung ISOCELL GW1 which was announced by Samsung recently. This teaser means that Xiaomi and Realme won’t alone in offering this feature soon.

The company’s sample image shows a cat and a zoomed-in section of the cat’s fur. As indicated the 64MP sensor is from Samsung and should be the same Samsung ISOCELL GW1 as Xiaomi’s and Realme’s devices. There’s little more to say about the photo other than it certainly seems to pack plenty of detail. The GW1 sensor measures 1/1.7″ in size with 1.6um pixel size and is 38% larger than the current 48MP sensor. It uses ISOCELL Plus technology that increases light intake and catches colors more accurately resulting in bright, sharp, and vibrant images across different lighting environments.

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The Z5 Pro will feature the 64MP sensor and while the company hasn’t yet announced this year’s Z Series, the Z5 Pro is definitely one of the devices coming soon. We hope that there will be a non-pro version that will at least feature a 48MP sensor on the back so that users will have to choose between 2 great devices according to their budget.

In the meantime, you don’t have to wait until the Z5 Pro comes out to get a great device at a great price. You can enter the giveaway to win the recently launched value king UMIDIGI X and Upods. If you are interested in buying both at a rock bottom price, you can add the UMIDIGI X and Upods to your cart on Aliexpress to grab the discounted price when the presale kicks off on August 26th.

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According to the most recent reports, Samsung is still dominating the smartphones market with a noticeable annual growth. And the company keeps releasing amazing handsets: after announcing a foldable phone, the Korean giant officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 line-up with huge improvements compared to the predecessor Galaxy Note 9. For the first time since 2011, the Note line-up contains two different variants. This means that we can compare it not only with the most expensive devices out there but also with more affordable Chinese flagships. For this post, we chose to compare the vanilla Galaxy Note 10 with the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which we believe are among the top 5 most wanted flagship line-ups of the second half of 2019.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

Design

Tastes play an important role here, but I would personally choose the Galaxy Note 10 because of its more compact size, a lower thickness (despite the presence of the S Pen) and the waterproof certification. However, if we only consider the look, Oppo Reno 10x zoom is definitely more attractive with its full borderless display, it shark fin front camera and its very original glass back, at least according to my tastes. But for me, dimensions and builds quality are more important. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro remains a very interesting device due to its borderless display with pop-up camera and its solid glass back available in interesting color variants. Which one would you go for?

Display

Despite it has an inferior display to the Galaxy Note 10+ with a lower resolution and a smaller size, the new Galaxy Note 10 has the most amazing screen you can find in this trio. It is the only to be HDR10+ compliant, so it shows more brilliant and realistic colors. Some might not like the hole placed at the center of the display in order to include the front camera while reducing the bezels, but in terms of quality, it has no rivals in this comparison. It even supports the S Pen for handwriting and drawing, which can also be used as a motion controller allowing the control of the display without touching it. Just note that Oppo Reno 10x zoom has a wider panel, but for the rest, Galaxy Note 10 wins.

Hardware/Software

The European version of the Galaxy Note 10 comes with a brand new chipset: the Exynos 9825 built with a better 7 nm process (compared to the 9820) and with improved performances. On the other hand, the U.S. version still comes with the Snapdragon 855 chipset found on the Galaxy S10 series, just like the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. So if you are from Europe and other regions in which you can get the Exynos 9825, the Galaxy Note 10 is the best choice for you. Otherwise, we suggest you go for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom which offers the same hardware department plus a micro SD slot to expand the internal storage. In each case, you get a highly customized Android-based user interface.

Camera

If you love to zoom without losing details, then Oppo Reno 10x zoom is the right choice for you thanks to its 10x hybrid zoom and 5x optical zoom. But for all the rest, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is a better camera phone due to its Dual OIS technology, a variable aperture and amazing video recording capabilities.

Battery

If battery life is your priority, do not choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro reaches the most satisfying results and it even offers a faster charging technology than the Oppo Reno 10x zoom. But note that Galaxy Note 10 is the only to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

€950 for the Galaxy Note 10, €800/$895 for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom and just €430/$480 for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. At the end of the day, if we exclude the battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is the winner of this competition. But Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro definitely has a higher value for money. If your budget is not limited (and you do not care about having a longer battery life or a bigger display), it is currently not worth going for the Oppo Reno 10x zoom with the actual prices.

• Read More: Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 10 Hands on videos

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Oppo Reno 10x zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

PROS

• Reverse wireless charging
• S Pen
• Stunning display
• Great hardware
• Nice cameras
• More compact
• Waterproof

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Costlier

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

PROS

• Affordable price
• Big battery
• Good design
• Nice display

CONS

• Less versatile cameras

Oppo Reno 10x zoom

PROS

• 10x hybrid zoom
• Bigger display
• Big battery
• Original design

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

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The new trend in the smartphone industry is the placement of the fingerprint sensor under the display, allowing for a cleaner design smaller overall dimensions. UMIDIGI X is the first phone from the company that comes with such a sensor and the most affordable to date, as it costs around $200. It uses the best optical sensor from Goodix, the same that brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus use. There is another implementation though, that uses ultrasonic waves to scan the fingertip and this is what Samsung uses in its latest flagship, Galaxy Note 10. According to tests, the optical sensor is better than the ultrasonic one. Let’s check out the video below.

Except for Samsung’s flagships Galaxy S10 and Note 10, all new phones of the companies mentioned use the optical fingerprint sensor built by the same company Goodix. In theory, an ultrasonic scanner is more secure, because it uses soundwaves to map a 3D print of the user’s unique epidermis, whereas optical scanners rely on light information to capture a 2D photo of the fingerprint. There has been no evidence supporting that an ultrasonic solution is more secure than an optical solution and on top of that, real-world tests from many reviewers confirm that an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor is faster than the ultrasonic one.

Compared to the previous-gen, the latest optical in-screen fingerprint sensor offered by Goodix has a 100% larger optical sensing area, an upgraded recognition algorithm, 35% faster screen unlock, and 30% better performance in extreme situations according to UMIDIGI. We will be able to check the performance in real-life soon and decide if the $200 budget phone offers better in-screen fingerprint unlock experience than Samsung’s $1000 flagship.

Open global sale of the UMIDIGI X together with new truly wireless earbuds Upods will kick off on August 26 on Aliexpress. The sale price has not been released yet but we expect it would be about $200. The first 1000 units will also come with Upods for free, so you’d better add the phone to your cart now in case you miss the deal. You can add the Upods as well. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods, and the winners will get both. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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For the first time, with the Galaxy Note 10 line-up, Samsung released more than one Note device at once. We got the Galaxy Note 10 and its Plus version, besides the 5G variants for both the devices. The presence of two devices with very different specifications in the same flagship line-up made a lot of people wonder whether they should choose the base model of the new Galaxy Note series or the most advanced variant of the Galaxy S series, similar to what happened with the iPhone XR and the iPhone X. So, which one should you choose? The top-tier model from the older line-up or the base model from the most recent one? We anticipate that it depends essentially on your personal needs and there is not a device which is universally better than the other: this comparison between Note 10 and Galaxy S10+ will clear your ideas.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+

Design

When it comes to aesthetics, it is all about tastes. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a more rounded shape, while Samsung Note 10 comes with a more serious and professional design. I prefer the latter because it has a more symmetric display thanks to the front camera placed in the middle, a higher screen-to-body ratio as well as a cleaner glass back with a less invasive camera module placed on the upper left part. It is even a more compact and lightweight handset, despite it integrates an S Pen which allows handwriting and drawing. The renewed S Pen can also be used as a motion controller thanks to a gyroscope, an accelerometer, and the Bluetooth connectivity. It allows controlling the phone via gestures without even touching the display.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is not able to beat the Samsung Galaxy S10+ on the display side. In order to guarantee a more affordable price, Samsung decided to equip the Note 10 with a Full HD+ panel instead of a 2K one, while the Galaxy S10+ has a higher Quad HD+ resolution and a higher level of detail. Note 10 still has an amazing display, but given the lower level of detail, it can not compete with its rivals. However, note that the Galaxy Note 10 is the only which supports the S Pen and all its advanced features.

Specs & Software

In the European version, Note 10 has a better chipset built at 7 nm which guarantees more speed and efficiency. However, the Galaxy S10 comes in a better memory configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. Further, the Galaxy S10+ features an expansion slot, while the Note 10 does not. When it comes to the U.S. and Chinese version of the handsets, we got the same chipsets, so the Galaxy S10+ wins due to its memory configurations and the lack of a micro SD slot inside its opponent.

Camera

Due to brighter focal apertures and improved OIS, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 wins the rear camera comparison. But if we talk about selfies, then Galaxy S10+ is way better as it features a dual front camera with a brighter aperture instead of a single camera like the Galaxy Note 10.

• Read More: Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 10 Hands on videos

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S10+ has a way bigger battery than Note 10 and it lasts a lot more on a single charge. Both feature wireless charging, but when it comes to traditional wired charging, Note 10 is faster due to a higher power and a smaller battery capacity.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S10+ carries an €830/$940 listing price in its base variant (now it is way more affordable thanks to street prices), while Samsung Galaxy Note 10 starts from €950/$1075. If you want a better multimedia experience, more performances, and a longer battery life, Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the best choice for you. Samsung Note 10 wins when it comes to camera quality, it offers the S Pen, and it has a slightly more optimized design. But overall (if you do not need the S Pen) I think the Galaxy S10+ has more strong points.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

PRO

• S Pen
• Better chipset (EU version)
• More compact
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Worse display

Samsung Galaxy S10+

PRO

• Better display quality
• Bigger battery
• Better selfie camera
• More affordable

CONS

• Inferior processor (EU version)

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Samsung unveiled what is definitely the company’s best smartphone yet yesterday, talking about the Galaxy Note 10 series. In case you haven’t seen enough of the smartphones, Samsung has got you covered. The Korean tech giant has released a slew of promo videos of the Galaxy Note 10 models which they called hands-on videos.

Each of the videos focuses on a specific aspect of the new handsets, throwing more likes on the positive features on the devices. Sure, the videos can’t be unbiased as no mention is made of the removal of the headphone jack.

Samsung describes the design of the Galaxy Note 10 as “groundbreaking”. The massive display is dubbed “virtually bezel-less Cinematic Infinity Displays”. The promo video also touched on the amazing and improved S Pen. The S Pen is “even smarter” now, but is still sleek and slim. Trust Samsung to flaunt the Air Actions of the S Pen.

The Galaxy Note 10 cameras are identical to those in the S10 and S10+ but Samsung touts them to be “pro-grade”. That might be because of improvements in the software. The phone equally comes with a built-in video editor that lets you create “shareworthy” stuff.

The DeX also gets its own hands-on video even though it is not a new add-on. The Note10 models can be connected with a monitor or TV to bring it to life on the big screen, all thanks to DeX.

Samsung even promotes the Galaxy Note 10 as a good one for gaming.

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After Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10+, a lot of people remained without words. Some of them due to the amazing specifications and features of the new flagship, some for its very high price tag. Whatever you may think, the Galaxy Note 10+ is undoubtedly one of the best phones released this year, besides being one of the most expensive ones. It is time to compare it with the biggest players in the smartphones market: we decided to start with the Huawei P30 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro as they are two of the few real top-tier flagships which attracted most of the people in 2019. In this comparison, we will explain the difference and we will tell you if it is worth spending more for the Galaxy Note 10+ or not.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro

Design

When it comes to the aesthetics, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is not a device for everyone. Due to its huge display, it is all but a compact handset. But its look is amazing, just like the OnePlus 7 Pro. I personally prefer to have a hole in-display and the S Pen rather than a pop-up camera, but that is just my tastes. Further, note that Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is fully waterproof, unlike the OP7 Pro. On the other hand, despite it has a classic waterdrop display, Huawei P30 Pro is way more compact. Which one would you pick?

Display

Here it is a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro as the Huawei P30 Pro loses the comparison due to an inferior display. The Galaxy Note 10+ should offer a better color reproduction, it has a bigger display size and even the support to S Pen which can now be used as a motion controller thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, a gyroscope and an accelerometer (you can still use it for handwriting and drawing). On the other hand, OnePlus 7 Pro should have a worse color reproduction but a higher refresh ratio, that is better for gaming as it provides more smoothness.

Hardware/Software

Given that OnePlus 7 Pro has a more lightweight software department (almost stock Android) as well as a very optimized hardware department including Snapdragon 855 and up to 12 GB of RAM, it should be the fastest smartphone of this trio. But we can not tell it for sure, at least until we test the Galaxy Note 10+ which is equipped with the brand new Exynos 9825 built at 7 nm. Note that the phablet only comes in 12 GB RAM configurations, while only the most expensive variant of the Oneplus 7 Pro has 12 GB of RAM.

Camera

As a camera phone, OnePlus 7 Pro is not as valid as to its two rivals. It will be hard to pick a winner between Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Huawei P30 Pro and we have to test the former thoroughly to give a definitive verdict. At a first glance, it seems that Huawei P30 Pro will do better in low light conditions due to its RYYB paradigma, but Galaxy Note 10+ may result better in all the rest, including selfies due to its amazing 10 MP front camera able to record 4K videos.

Battery

There is a very small difference between the battery capacities of these devices. We believe that Huawei P30 Pro has more chances to last longer on a single charge due to its smaller and more efficient display. Further, it features reverse wireless charging while OnePlus 7 Pro does not offer any kind of wireless charging technology.

Price

Huawei P30 starts from €760/$850, OnePlus 7 Pro from €700/$780 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ from €1050/$1175. While the Galaxy Note 10+ is the best phone of the trio at the end of the day, Huawei P30 Pro currently offers the highest value for money thanks to online street prices.

• Read More: Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ storage and color variants for India leaked

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Huawei P30 Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P30 Pro

PROS

• Amazing cameras
• Reverse wireless charging
• More compact
• Waterproof

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

OnePlus 7 Pro

PROS

• High performance
• Awesome display
• Amazing design
• More affordable listing price

CONS

• No expansion slot

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

PROS

• Amazing and big display
• Bigger battery
• S Pen
• Waterproof
• Great cameras
• Wireless charging

CONS

• Costlier

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Since the Apple Airpods were released, truly wireless headphones instantly became the new trend in the market as more and more phones ditch the headphone jack. Even the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 that will be launching today, is said to lose the analog port. The solution is a wireless headset of course and the Chinese manufacturer UMIDIGI has you covered as the Upods that were announced on Monday along with the UMIDIGI X not only offer great performance but a great price too, as the first 10000 units will be available at just $9.9 starting on August 26 exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress.

The killer feature for these truly wireless headphones is the 24 hours battery life that is offered through the charging box and that is double of what the Xiaomi Airdots offer. If you accidentally forget to take the charging box with you, the headset still performs well as it can go on for 4 hours on a single charge. Upods sport Bluetooth 5.0 and 7.2mm dynamic driver that deliver a stable connection and decent sound. Each piece weighs just 4g and the pair supports all major AI assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Samsung’s Bixby.

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The Upods together with UMIDIGI X will start their global open sale on August 26th 7 am GMT exclusively at the UMIDIGI Official Store on Aliexpress. As said before, the first 10000 units will come at just $9.9 and you can add your pair to your cart right now to grab the deal when the time comes.

If you missed the launch of the company’s new phone UMIDIGI X, you can take a look at the specs in the photo above and also add it to your cart to catch the open sale deal. Lastly, UMIDIGI is running a big giveaway to recruit 20 trial users for UMIDIGI X and Upods. The winners will get both for free. You can check out all the details about the two new devices and join the giveaway on their official website.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ flagship smartphones are all set to launch later today and in these final hours leading up to the event, new details about the phones have surfaced online.

The leaked promotional materials of the upcoming smartphones show the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lying on top of the Galaxy Note 10+ alongside the S Pen, highlighting the size difference between the two phones.

The images of the leaked slides highlighting the phone’s features reveals that the Galaxy Note 10 will be a computer, a gaming console, and a film studio, all bundled into a single package that will be accompanied by the S Pen. It also shows fast charging support, intelligent battery optimisation algorithms, and an upgraded S Pen with support for aerial gestures.

Earlier leak related to the S Pen had claims that it will allow users to navigate through the phone’s UI without having to touch the screen. The newly leaked promotional slides suggest that it will also enable users to click photos and will also allow them to use it for clipping, editing, and handwriting-to-text conversion.

Moreover, the audio zoom feature has been detailed by the leaked images. It will have three separate mics for capturing crystal clear sound while recording videos. When users zoom on an area in the viewfinder, the phone will automatically magnify the audio signals coming from that direction.

Earlier today, we reported about the storage variants as well as color options for the Galaxy Note series smartphones in India. The base model will feature 256GB of internal storage and will come in Aura Black, Aura Red, and Aura Glow colors. The 512GB variant will come only in one color — Aura White.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10+ will come with a base model featuring 512GB of storage and two color choices — Aura Black and Aura Glow. The 1TB storage variant will be available in three colors — Aura Black, Aura Glow and Aura White.

However, there’s no information available about the pricing of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones for Indian market. Rumors have it that the Galaxy Note 10 series will be available for purchase in India from 23rd August.

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Samsung is currently gearing up to launch its upcoming flagship smartphones at a launch event on 7th August — Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Ahead of the phone’s launch, we’ve seen a few renders of the device getting leaked.

Now, the leaks have gone a step ahead and a hand-on video using the dummy of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have surfaced online. It showcases the design of these upcoming devices and confirms the rumors of its design and features.

The first difference you’ll notice compared to the Galaxy Note 9 is the size of the device. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features a 6.3-inch display, which is the smallest screen size since the Galaxy Note 7. On the other hand, the Plus variant of the smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch display.

Another thing that’s noticeable at first glance is the lack of 3.5mm headphone jack. Yes, Samsung has finally ditched that headphone jack and now you’ll have to rely on Bluetooth earphones or the USB Type-C earphones.

The positioning of the camera module has also been changed in the upcoming next-generation Galaxy Note-series smartphones. On the backside, the camera module is now placed in the top-left corner with sensors stacked vertically. As for the front-facing camera, it is at the center of the display.

As per the reports, the triple camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a primary sensor, a telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide lens. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus will come with four camera sensors on the back, where the fourth sensor will be a ToF lens that we saw on the Galaxy S10 5G model.

From the leaked video, it seems that most of the positions for the buttons will stay the same as its predecessor. The SIM card tray stays at the top while the S Pen slot is still at the bottom. As per the reports, there will be 5G models of both these devices — Note 10 and Note 10 Plus. Also, the 5G models are expected to be the same size as the 4G models.

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Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 10 ‘Unpack’ event is scheduled for the second week of August in New York, US. Yet, new details about the handsets have already been popping everywhere. Now, it has been reported that the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphone could come with the same camera sensor as the Galaxy S10, though with an additional feature.

While we are not sure of the additional feature, it could be a 3D ToF lens that has been on leaks and rumours for quite some time. Moreover, the phablet will most likely have the regular Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC instead of the all-new Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform that was recently launched.

According to the popular tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Note 10 will have S5K2L4 as the main sensor on its triple camera setup at the back. Notably, the sensor is the same as the Galaxy S10’s primary sensor, with 12-megapixel resolution. The tipster further adds that there will be a “very technical” additional feature, and the handset could be the last Samsung flagship to employ 12MP 1/2.55″ 1.4μm sensor.

Next year’s Galaxy S11 could come with a brand new configuration. In a follow-up tweet, Ice said that next year’s phones will deliver 10x optical zoom as well as 108-megapixel cameras. This doesn’t necessarily mean the Galaxy S11 will get both features, though we’d expect to have the zoom at the very least. Companies like Huawei and Oppo are already pushing forward on the 10x optical zoom, so we fully expect Samsung to join in soon.

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Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in a couple of months time. There are reports that the release of the Note 10 may be affected by Japan’s change in trade policy with South Korea. Japan was earlier reported to have removed South Korea from a White List of countries that were granted expedited export procedures. The move meant that companies exporting raw materials critical for semiconductor manufacture to South Korea would now have to wait for 90 days before their exports are cleared.

This change in policy has resulted in a hike in the prices of DRAM in Soth Korea. This is despite claims by semiconductor industry officials that stocked inventory for the modules will ensure that real-world consumer impacts from the ban aren’t immediate. The new report of how the embargo affects Samsung says otherwise. The report from the South Korean press hints that Samsung will be affected by a decrease in Exynos 9825 production.

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The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be powered by an Exynos 9825 chipset. The 7nm chipset has a smaller feature size than its predecessor the Exynos 9820, which is present on Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup. According to the official, as reported by Sammobile, “This month, Samsung has cut by 10 percent the target production of the Exynos, a mobile processor that will be used for the Note 10.” The company is expected to shore up production next month but we don’t know how they hope to achieve that. Worst-case scenario, the Galaxy Note 10 may be launched as scheduled but actual sales may be delayed slightly.

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After launching the Galaxy S10 smartphone series and announcing the company’s first foldable smartphone Galaxy Fold, South Korea-based Samsung is now all set to launch the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series.

Today, the company has started sending out media invites for the company’s “Unboxed” launch event on 7th August at Barclays Center in New York. This is the same venue where the company launched the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone last year.

The launch invite from Samsung shows a picture of an S Pen and a single camera lens. This goes on to confirm the recent leaks related to the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones which suggested that the phones could feature a punch-hole display housing the front-facing camera sensor right in the center.

It is also being said that this time, the company could launch two smartphones under the Note 10 lineup, which includes the standard Galaxy Note 10 with a 6.28-inch display and another Note 10 series phone with a bigger display of 6.75-inch. The company may also be offering 5G variants of both of those phones, bringing the total of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 models to four.

Similar to the Galaxy Note 10 series, the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 models are likely to feature an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, the devices will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor or the company’s own Exynos 9825 chipset.

As per the reports, the upcoming flagship smartphones from the company wouldn’t come with a Bixby button and a 3.5mm headphone jacks. Also, the new top-end model in the Galaxy Note family may also include a Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera along with the triple rear camera setup.

Apart from the launch of the Note 10 series smartphones, another reason for the event being an anticipated one is to get more details about the Galaxy Fold smartphone. While the company’s first foldable smartphone was announced in February, the phone is yet to go on sale after the display-related issues.

Reports indicate that the company has fixed the issues and is all set to start selling the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone. However, it remains to be seen if the company takes the stage on 7th August to announce the sale of the Galaxy Fold as well.

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The rumour mills continue to buzz regarding Samsung‘s upcoming flagship Galaxy Note 10. We have seen quite a few leaked details and renders but we don’t expect them leaks to stop coming until the phablet is unveiled. The latest we have on our hands is pictures of a silicone case of a supposed Galaxy Note 10 Pro.

The images were leaked on Twitter by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) and he claims they are real-life cases of the Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro. The name is sort of confusing because Samsung is tipped to be planning to launch a Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, according to previous leaks. It is safe to assume the Galaxy Note 10 Pro is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus.

The protective case gives us an idea of the Note 10’s design, thanks to the cut-outs. If the case turns out to be actually for the Note 10, then it confirms many of the previous leaks which suggested that the Galaxy Note 10 would have a vertical, triple camera setup at the back. But then, the case design could be based on the same leaks.

Both models are distinct from each other in the aspect of screen size and positions of the rear cameras. The Galaxy Note 10 only sports a single circular cutout for the flash whereas the Pro model has a longer, pill-like cutout. This could be an indication that the Note 10 Pro may have additional sensors such as a laser sensor or the heart-rate sensor. The case for the Pro model is also shown from multiple angles, which gives us a glimpse at the button layout and ports. Of note, is the absence of a Bixby button. This would make it the first Samsung flagship in recent years to ditch it.

However, if you look a little closer to the area at the bottom left side of the case, there seems to be another little bump, presumably for a dedicated camera button. Unless Samsung has repositioned the Bixby button towards the bottom, which doesn’t seem logical, this would most likely be a button for the camera shutter. The case for the standard Galaxy Note 10 also seems to have this little bump at the bottom.

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The cases also show the device with two ports cut-out on the top edge which is rumoured to be for an IR blaster and one for the microphone. This again suggests the absence of another key component present on previous models, that us the headphone jack.  There are cutouts at the bottom for the S Pen dock, a speaker grille, the USB Type-C port and the microphone.

Samsung is tipped to launch the Galaxy Note 10 in late-August.

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Samsung has already launched its Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones a few months back and the South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch the next-generation Galaxy Note-series flagship smartphone.

While the Galaxy Note 10 launch is still months away, information about this upcoming smartphone has now started surfacing online. In the latest leak, it is said that the next-gen Galaxy Note smartphone could ditch physical keys and headphone jack.

So, if the information turns out to be true, then the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come without a 3.5mm headphone jack as well as there won’t be the Bixby button along with the power button and the volume rocker keys.

While a couple of mid-range smartphones from Samsung doesn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack, Samsung is the only major smartphone maker that still sells flagship smartphones with a 3.5mm headphone jack. But it seems that that is about to change.

Instead of the physical buttons, the company could use prominent/raised capacitive or pressure-sensitive areas to act as a sort of fake buttons. It is not yet known if the company is planning to carry these changes over to the Galaxy S11 next year.

As per the reports, Samsung is expected to launch two smartphones under the Galaxy Note 10 lineup with different screen sizes. The phone could come with a 6.28-inch display and another with a 6.75-inch display. However, nothing much is known yet.

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We advise you to take all this information with a pinch of salt as nothing has been officially confirmed by the South Korea-based company yet. We’ll have to wait for more information to surface online to know for sure.

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Samsung is already done with Galaxy S series flagship, and the focus is now shifting towards the new Galaxy Note 10 scheduled for the second half this year. The latest Galaxy Note 10 leak unwraps some unknown information. According to multiple sources, the new Galaxy Note 10 is expected to carry faster than 25W charging technology.

Samsung announced 25W fast charging recently for Galaxy A70. The device maker is now working on even a faster charging method. According to famous tipster Ice Universe, the South Korean giant will unveil the powerful charging technique with the new Note series later this year. “You should be thinking bigger. That’s all I can say about it right now but expect to be pleasantly surprised and not disappointed when the charging specs are released publicly,” Ice Universe reveals while talking about the Note 10.

Samsung is supposedly working on a 50W fast charging technology as seen on Oppo Find X Lambhorgini special edition. If Galaxy Note 10 received the support for improved fast charging it will be a significant upgrade over the Galaxy S10 series which carries 18W fast charging.

However, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is rumored to feature quad camera setup and a 4500 mAh battery. Samsung might surprise users with four different models of the Galaxy Note 10 featuring different screen sizes and features as like of Galaxy S10 series.

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It would be an added advantage if the device’s huge battery supported faster-charging technology.

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The initial reception of the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones has been paid. It appears that Samsung’s new strategy of diversifying in S10 lineup by launching four models such as Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10 5G has worked well for it. Fresh information coming from South Korea reveals that Samsung is now working on four models for the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 series.

A recent report had claimed that owing to the popularity of the Galaxy S10e, Samsung is considering introducing a smaller version of the Galaxy Note 10. The report had claimed that the smaller Note 10 will be borrowing the 6.4-inch display from the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone while the larger edition will be coming with a massive 6.7-inch screen.

The new report that has surfaced from South Korea states that Samsung is hoping to replicate the strategy it applied for Galaxy S10 series. The report reveals that the company may announce as many as four Note series of smartphones this year. There will be two phones featuring 6.28-inch displays and triple rear cameras. One of them will support only 4G LTE network whereas the other will be a 5G-ready device.

There will be two bigger models featuring 6.75-inch displays. These phones will be fitted with four rear-mounted cameras. Again, one of them will support only 4G LTE connectivity and the other one will be a 5G device. The new leak suggests that the Galaxy Note 10 series variants may not differ much in terms of specs. There is no mentioning of the battery capacities of the different editions of the Note 10.

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A recent report had also claimed that the Galaxy Note 10 will come with a button-less design. Instead of buttons, the phablet may sport pressure-sensitive touch controls for controlling volume, power and Bixby assistant. There is no information on other specs of the Note 10. It can be speculated that the phone will be available in Snapdragon 855 and Exynos SoC variants. The Exynos edition of the Note 10 may feature the Exynos 5100 5G modem enabled Exynos 9825 chipset. Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Note 10 series in August.

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Samsung is yet to say anything about the Galaxy Note 9 but a popular tipster Benjamin Geskin has shared some insight on Twitter on the Galaxy Note 10 which ordinarily should succeed the Galaxy Note 9. The tipster shared some renders of the flagship smartphone and also dropped the hint that the device will be launched in 2020. The reason for this is unknown as the Note 9 is expected this year and then ordinarily, the Galaxy Note 10 should drop in 2019.

The renders could at best be described as futuristic as it shows a device that is almost completely bezel-less and could be referred to as a truly bezel-less smartphone. It comes with a full-screen design that looks very much like the iPhone X, bearing a slight notch at the top which houses the front speaker. Apart from that, there is no bezel on any other portion, which distinguishes the Galaxy Note 10 renders from the iPhone X.

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At the rear, the renders show a dual camera setup aligned in the vertical direction, similar to what is expected to be utilized on the Galaxy S9 and S9+. The only difference is that there is no fingerprint sensor at the back. Instead, the Galaxy Note 10 renders suggest that the device will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. That looks very much feasible as the technology is expected to gain ground this year with Qualcomm and Synaptics already gearing up for what may be a stiff rivalry. The under-display fingerprint recognition technology is even rumored to feature on the Galaxy Note 9. Samsung was recently reported to have patented its own under display fingerprint technology. However, these renders are not to be taken seriouly as they are most likely based on speculations. We are yet to get too many details about the Galaxy Note 9, not to talk of the Galaxy Note 10 which should launch in 2019 at the earliest.

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