Samsung is among the world’s fastest smartphone manufacturers to roll out the latest version of the Android operating system to its premium devices. The South Korean giant has now rolled out the Android 12 to its flagship smartphones released this year as well as to the models released last year.

While many other brands are struggling with the rollout of Android 12, Samsung has now started rolling out the latest One UI 4.0 based on the newest version of the Android operating system to its Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series phones.

As per the latest report, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, S20, S20 Plus, S20 Ultra, and S20 FE smartphones have started receiving the Android 12-based over-the-air update in Switzerland. Based on the company’s track record, we expect the update to be available across Europe in the coming days.

The development comes at a time when the company has started the rollout of the One UI 4.0 for the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G smartphone. The brand has already released the latest update for the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3, S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra smartphones.

However, not everything had worked as planned for the South Korean giant. The company had to pause the update for the latest foldable smartphones as well as the S21 lineup because of bugs and issues but finally managed to fix the issues and roll out the update.

We just hope that the new update for the Galaxy S20 series and Note 20 series phones doesn’t face similar issues. The One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S20 was released in the United States last month so we expect a stable release pretty soon.

Meanwhile, the company is reportedly working on a new One UI 4.1 version based on the Android 12 operating system which will come pre-installed with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S22 series of flagship smartphones.

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Samsung has been rapidly expanding the list of devices eligible to receive the latest One UI 4 update based on the Android 12 operating system. After making the beta update available for newer flagship devices, it has also started rolling out a stable version.

Now, the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta is available for Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note20 users in the United States. However, do note that it is currently available for users with unlocked devices and not carrier-locked phones.

All the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes.

The One UI 4.0 from Samsung brings some interesting and exciting features to the functionality of the Android 12 operating system. The modifications and additions look to be over 60, ranging from the color themes to functions and refinements. The company has also added some privacy and security features, which gives its users greater control over application privileges, among others.

As for the stable version rollout, Samsung will be releasing the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE in January 2022. Other devices set to receive the update in the same month include Galaxy Note10 series, Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Fold, and the Galaxy Z Fold2. In February next year, the update will be released for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy A52 5G, and the Galaxy Tab S7/Tab S7+.

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Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta update for the Galaxy S21 series smartphones and recently closed the program as the South Korean giant is now gearing up to launch a stable version.

Soon after closing the One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series, the company opened it for its recently launched foldable smartphones. Now, it appears that the last year’s Galaxy S20 series phones are next in line to receive the new beta update.

A moderator of the Samsung Members forum has said that the company is preparing to soon open the Android 12-based One UI 4 beta program for the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones. This development was first reported by Tizenhelp.

Further, it has also been revealed that the One UI 3.1 with firmware version ending EUI4 would be the last software update based on the Android 11 operating system from the company for these smartphones.

While Samsung has not yet shared any details related to this, it’s safe to assume that the recruitment for beta testers for the One UI 4 for the Galaxy S20 lineup could start by the end of this month. It could be limited to select markets, including South Korea, China, Germany, India, the US, and the UK.

Once the program opens and starts recruiting beta testers, all the eligible users can log into the Samsung Members application and then tap on the One UI 4 beta enrollment button from the Notices page. After enrolling, the update should be available to download within a few minutes.

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Samsung started rolling out the One UI 3.1 update for various devices including the Galaxy S20 series recently. Along with the update, it seemed to have enabled the eSIM functionality in regions like India.

As reported by Piunikaweb, the One UI 3.1 update for India has the firmware version G98xFXXU6DUB5. It weighs 1246.69MB and brings the latest UI to the Galaxy S20+(SM-G985F) variant. Certain users in Samsung community forums have confirmed that e-SIM functionality is enabled after this update.

As you can see below, the screenshot on the forums shows the eSIM options inside settings-> SIM Card Manager. If you recall, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 series in February 2020. Back then, the devices in India had the support for eSIM but Samsung had disabled it.

So, for using a secondary SIM card, one had to take out the memory card out and use the slot for another network. For the unware, Samsung Galaxy S20 comes with a Hybrid-SIM slot i.e., users can use a nano-SIM + microSD card or two nano-SIMs at a time.
Anyway, with eSIM enabled, you can now use the device with two networks and an SD card simultaneously.

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Also, that’s not the only thing the One UI 3.1 update brings to the table. Just like other regions(South Korea, UK, Europe), the Indian region also brings  Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Zoom Lock(in camera), and more.

That said, the update should enable the eSIM features for other regions(like the USA) as well.

Recently, Samsung upped the ante yesterday by extending security update support for 4 years in total. The eligible devices including the Galaxy Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover, and Tab series will receive monthly/quarterly updates accordingly.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 is finally here and it is the first-ever phone equipped with the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. Despite that, it is not a top-tier flagship and Xiaomi decided not to opt for the most advanced specifications in order to offer it at an affordable price. For this reason, a lot of people are wondering whether it is the case to choose the Xiaomi Mi 11 or an older flagship with top-tier specifications. In order to answer this question, we decided to compare the Xiaomi Mi 11 with Samsung Galaxy S20+ and OnePlus 8 Pro which are actually available at similar prices thanks to several deals.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs OnePlus 8 Pro

Design

You should definitely discard the Xiaomi Mi 11 if you are looking for the best build quality. It features the Gorilla Glass Victus protection, sure, but it is not waterproof. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro have the IP68 certification guaranteeing water resistance up to 1.5 meters deep. On the other hand, Mi 11 has a more original and beautiful design thanks to its cleaner rear side and high screen-to-body ratio. Do you prefer having the best look or a waterproof phone?

Display

All of these devices feature an astonishing display: in each case, you get a great AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and a high Quad HD+ resolution. But on paper, the Xiaomi Mi 11 looks slightly better with its very high brightness and one billion colors. Unfortunately, we had no chance to test the display of the Xiaomi Mi 11 as it was announced just a few days ago, but it looks very promising. Right after, we should have the OnePlus 8 Pro which shows one billion colors just like the Mi 11: the quality should be similar.

Hardware/Software

The king of the hardware department is undoubtedly the Xiaomi Mi 11: it is the only one to feature the Snapdragon 888 chipset which is actually the best SoC by Qualcomm. Further, it offers up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both the OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus are powered by the older Snapdragon 865 mobile platform (the European version of the Galaxy S20+ gets the Exynos 990). Further, Mi 11 runs Android 11 out of the box, while the OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ ship with Android 10.

Camera

Do you need the best camera phone? Just do not go for the Xiaomi Mi 11, because it lacks a telephoto sensor. The most advanced is the OnePlus 8 Pro featuring a dual 48 MP sensor on the rear side, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 5 MP color filter camera. Even the Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, while you do not get it on the Xiaomi Mi 11. On the other hand, the Mi 11 has a better 108 MP main camera which looks more promising for normal photos and videos.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 has a bigger battery than Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro, but the difference is marginal. This means that you should not get huge differences in battery life between Mi 11 and the OnePlus 8 Pro. What makes the difference is the charging speed, as the Mi 11 has faster charging technologies.

Price

Unfortunately, we still do not know the international price of the Xiaomi Mi 11 as it is still a China-exclusive. You can actually find the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro for less than €800/$985 globally. Unless the camera is your main priority, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a more advanced handset than its two rivals. It lacks water resistance, but it has a lot of superior features.

• Read More: One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update is live for Galaxy S20 FE

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs OnePlus 8 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PROS

• Good battery
• Faster charging
• Amazing display
• Best hardware

CONS

• No optical zoom

OnePlus 8 Pro

PROS

• Amazing display
• Waterproof
• Nice cameras
• Interesting street price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Thin and lightweight
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• Micro SD slot
• Waterproof

CONS

• Slower charging

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A couple of weeks back Samsung rolled out a Public beta of One UI 3.0 in South Korea. Now, the company is rolling out the new beta version of the UI to signed-up users of the Galaxy S20 series in China, and India.

A report from Sammobile shows a first beta version of One UI 3.0 with firmware G98x0ZCU2ZTJG. The firmware version is for the Galaxy S20 series devices that have signed up for beta in China. This includes the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. Also, a beta version with firmware version G98xFXXU5ZTJF is rolling out to Indian users as well. As promised, the beta is live in other countries like the United States, South Korea, United Kingdom, Poland,  and Germany.

Further, the report says that the firmware version for China is same as the US. It is obviously based on Android 11, packs in October 1, 2020, Android Security patch, and Knox 3.7. And, it reportedly fixes bugs identified in the earlier release.

Also, the update is expected to arrive soon for devices like Galaxy Note 20 series, and S20 FE across the regions. Samsung confirmed the OneUI 3.0 based on Android 11 back at the event on August 5. The beta program began after the initial developer build and is now covered to almost all the countries as promised earlier. The public version will reportedly roll out before 2020 ends.

Besides, OneUI 3.0 has quite an overhaul from the earlier version apart from carrying the Android 11 features. The changes include Accessibility, Contacts, Bixby routine, Digital wellbeing, revamp to Home, Lock screen. And AOD features, revamped screenshots, and more.

So if you are someone who has signed up for the beta, navigate to settings->software update->download and install to try the new UI via OTA update. If you haven’t registered, you can click on the One UI banner inside the Samsung Members App.

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While everyone’s eyes are centred around Samsung‘s up and coming August 5th occasion and all the new devices the tech giant is going to unveil, the company is also working behind the scene to ensure that Google’s upcoming Android 11 software is available to its fans as soon as it is announced.

Samsung’s product engineers have been taking a shot at it for a couple of months at this point however it appears they currently have a useable adaptation of Android 11 on a Galaxy phone.

According to a GeekBench listing, a Galaxy S20+ running Android 11 is in the works. The listing shows the gadget is running Samsung’s Exynos 990 chip which powers the global variant of the Galaxy S20+.

Samsung faced criticism from fans as it came to light that the Exynos 990 couldn’t quite match the prowess of the Snapdragon 865. However, this latest GeekBench score shows Samsung’s own chip beating existing Snapdragon 865 scores.

Samsung may have made a few improvements to the Exynos 990 to help its performance or the higher score may be the consequence of the Android 11 One UI running better. As of late, it was uncovered that Google is knocking the base RAM requirements for Android, which can show the working framework is getting heavier as opposed to lighter. Furthermore, One UI is known to add some additional load to it too.

In the event that Samsung adheres to its standard release plan, we could expect the main Galaxy phones to get the One UI adaptation conveying Android 11 towards December 2020/January 2021. When that occurs, we’ll at long last have a better idea of what Samsung has achieved.

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Samsung has seen tremendous success with its Galaxy S-series of flagship smartphones so far and the Galaxy S10 launched last year was well-praised and reported good sales numbers for the South Korean giant.

However, the new iteration in the lineup, the Galaxy S20 lineup, isn’t doing good as far as sales are concerned. Earlier this month, we reported that the new smartphone series is witnessing disappointing sales in the U.S. and now another report claims that the phenomenon isn’t limited to the United States.

A report coming from market research firm Omdia claims that Samsung has shipped just 8.2 million units of the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra smartphones in the first quarter of the year, i.e. from January 2020 to March 2020.

However, do keep in mind that the smartphone was announced in February this year and went on sale in the month of March. So, the device had been on sale for just three weeks in the first quarter of this year.

While the numbers aren’t that bad for an Android smartphone maker but Samsung is the leading mobile brand globally and had posted impressive numbers for the predecessor Galaxy S10 lineup. The company had sold 10.3 million units of S10 and S10+ in Q1 2019 and adding S10e to the line brings the total to 12.5 million units.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is also one of the reasons for the lackluster sales of the Galaxy S20 series this year but one cannot dismiss the higher pricing (thanks to 5G support) for the new lineup as of the major reason stopping users from upgrading.

At a time when the global shipments have declined by 13 percent compared to last year for the same period, the Galaxy S20 series have reported a 35 percent decline when compared to its predecessors.

The report reveals that the most popular flagship model from Samsung was the Galaxy S20 Plus with sales of 3.5 million units, which is down from the 5.2 million units the previous generation’s most popular model – the Galaxy S10.

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Samsung unveiled its next-generation Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones — Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra in February this year. It’s been around two months since the smartphones went on sale.

Now, as per the reports, the new Galaxy S20 series isn’t performing well in terms of sales. They are said to be significantly less popular than its predecessors, at least in the United States as the sales are lagging behind the Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy S9 series at the same number of weeks after launch.

The report coming from M Science reveals that the sales of Galaxy S10 were roughly 400,000 and for Galaxy S9 it was around 500,000 weekly during the second week after the launch. It also adds that the sales consistently maintained 200,000 units weekly throughout the first ten weeks of sales.

On the other hand, the new Galaxy S20 lineup fails to even surpass the 200,000 weekly units sale mark during its best week. The sales have consistently remained below 100,000 mark since the fourth week of sales, although it reported a slight growth in sales last week.

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It is believed that this is because of two reasons — 5G and pricing. With buyers being forced to use 5G technology at a premium price even though there’s no proper 5G infrastructure available in the country. Another reason might be the stay-at-home order in most states because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the reports credits Samsung in boosting the sales of 5G smartphones in the United States. Since the launch of Galaxy S20 series, there’s a growth in sale of 5G-compatible devices and it now accounts of 20 percent of units sold.

It remains to be seen what Samsung does to boost up sales of the Galaxy S20 series. The company could see an uptick in this department as it gears up to launch Galaxy Note 20 series and with the launch of Apple iPhone 12 series later this year, depending on the pricing of both these series.

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After the launch of the OnePlus 8 series, we can finally say all the main flagships of the first half of 2020 are official. And we can finally make the first comparison between them. After comparing the OnePlus 8 Pro to Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Oppo Find X2 Pro, we decided to compare it with the remaining flagships from the main smartphone manufacturers released in the last period in order to give you a complete view of the actual scene. We are naturally talking about the Huawei P40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ which will be the main rivals of the OnePlus 8 Pro if we exclude the devices included in the previous comparison.

OnePlus 8 Pro vs Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+

Design

Which device has the best design? It is all a matter of taste. All come with an impressive screen-to-body ratio, punch-hole displays, glass backs, and aluminum frames. And all of them are waterproof with the IP68 certification. Huawei P40 Pro seems to offer a higher screen-to-body ratio, but its dual punch hole makes the front panel less minimalistic than OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+. Huawei P40 Pro is also the most compact device due to its smaller display. Which design do you prefer?

Display

On the paper, OnePlus 8 Pro offers the most impressive display. It has an amazing 10 bit panel displaying one billion colors with a Quad HD+ resolution and the HDR10+ technology. The handset also provides a very smooth user experience with its 120 Hz refresh rate. And it has the widest panel of the trio with a 6.78-inch diagonal. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy S20+ with the same resolution and the same refresh rate, but it can be used at 120 Hz only with the Full HD+ resolution. Huawei P40 Pro offers a lower, but still high, 90 Hz refresh rate. But the max resolution stops at 1080p.

Hardware/Software

OnePlus 8 Pro is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, Samsung Galaxy S20+ packs either a Snapdragon 865 or an Exynos 990 SoC (slightly inferior to Snapdragon 865, according to benchmarks) depending on the market, while Huawei P40 Pro has a Kirin 990. With Samsung Galaxy S20+ and OnePlus 8 Pro, you get up to 12 GB of RAM. Besides a chipset that can be considered inferior to the Snapdragon 865, Huawei P40 Pro even comes with less RAM: just 8 GB. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

As for now, it is hard to establish which devices of this trio sports the best cameras. We can only analyze the specs on the paper since we still had no chance to test the OnePlus 8 Pro as it just went official. On the paper, Huawei P40 Pro looks more interesting with its periscope lens supporting up to 5x optical zoom, an amazing 50 MP sensor with RYYB filter, and a 40 MP ultrawide lens. This handset is currently in the first place of DxOMark’s ranking of the best camera phones.

Battery

Due to its smaller battery, Huawei P40 Pro should provide a shorter battery life than OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+. But it has the fastest charging technology with a power of 40W.

Price

OnePlus 8 Pro is priced €899/$899 in its base variant, Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G (in Europe there is also a 4G version costing €999) costs $1,199/€1,099, and Huawei P40 Pro starts from €999 (it is not sold in the U.S. for obvious reasons). With its amazing display, fastest wireless charging technology, amazing hardware, big battery, and even nice cameras, OnePlus 8 Pro looks like the most balanced device of this trio, at least on the paper. But Huawei P40 Pro may be the most impressive one in terms of camera. But you should not underestimate Samsung Galaxy S20+ which is more or less at the same level as the OnePlus 8 Pro. Unfortunately, we still can not make a comparison based on the usage and given the marginal differences, we can not pick a definitive winner. Which one would you choose?

• Read More: Huawei P40 Pro scores 482457 points on AnTuTu

OnePlus 8 Pro vs Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+: PRO and CONS

Huawei P40 Pro

PROS

• eSIM
• 3D facial recognition
• Fastest reverse wireless charging
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• No Google services
• Smaller battery

OnePlus 8 Pro

PROS

• Amazing display
• Fastest charging and wireless charging technologies
• Great performance
• Interesting price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Great display
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• Micro SD slot
• eSIM variant

CONS

• Nothing particular

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One of the major features onboard the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is the 120Hz refresh rate which it supports. The official introduction is that you can toggle the display between the standard 60Hz refresh rate and the top-end 120Hz refresh rate. XDA Developers have once again come through for those who would prefer a refresh rate in the 90Hz range found on the OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, Realme X2 Pro, Mi 10 Pro, Poco X2 and a few others.

XDA Developers have discovered that the flagship models have a few hidden refresh rates and resolutions than what Samsung made available. Running the shell command “dumpsys display,” shows several modes such as 48fps, 60fps, 120fps and a surprise 96fps. Just like the 120Hz refresh rate, the 96Hz mode is only available with 1080 pixels (FHD+) and 720 pixels (HD+) resolutions.

The team was able to force the Galaxy S20 to run on the hidden modes by changing the value of Settings.System.peak_refresh_rate and Settings.System.min_refresh_rate to 48.0 or 96.0. XDA Forum’s Senior Member SatySatsZB has even created an app which can be used to switch between 96Hz and 120Hz modes, saving those interested the stress of having to run shell commands. The app even adds two Quick Setting tiles to toggle between the refresh rate modes. You can confirm if the change is working by going to testufo.com.

There is no doubt that 120Hz refresh rate offers users a peak display performance but it takes a toll on the battery life. Switching to 96Hz will increase the battery life slightly as the phone’s display won’t refresh content as often, The 96Hz is equally goign to provide a smoother display performance than 60Hz.

However, there are reports by some Reddit users of issues with the 96Hz refresh mode on Exynos-powered versions of the S20 phones. The Exynos-powered models were released in Europe while the US got a Snapdragon 865 version. There’s already a petition seeking for Samsung stop using the Exynos SoC on its flagship models as it doesn’t offer the same performance as its Qualcomm counterpart. That may be the cause of the issue as some others say it works fine. But then, this is an official tweak, so expect some issues.

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Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi officially announced their main flagship smartphones of 2020 for the global market. Prices raised, but they bring 5G and a lot of new exciting features on the shelves. In this specs comparison, we will shed some light on the differences between the new flagship series by focusing on the Pro and Plus versions. This is a specs comparison between Huawei P40 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. While the Mi 10 Pro is the most advanced Xiaomi device, Huawei and Samsung released even more advanced variants of the P40 and the S20. If you want to read a comparison between them, head to this link.

Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Design

I like the minimalism of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. With a single punch-hole camera, very narrow bezels and a less invasive camera module, it looks sweet. But unfortunately, it is the only which does not offer any kind of water resistance. Just like the Samsung Galaxy S20+, Huawei P40 Pro has the IP68 certification making it waterproof. Further, it has the highest screen-to-body ratio, even though not everyone may like the huge punch-hole housing the front cameras and sensors. Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the perfect compromise with its single punch-hole display, IP68 certification, and a more compact and thinner design.

Display

Despite it is the smallest panel, the display of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the most stunning one. It is the only to support a refresh rate up to 120 Hz, as well as a higher Quad HD+ resolution. According to the specs on the paper, right after we got the Xiaomi Mi 10 with an HDR10+ panel supporting a 90 Hz refresh rate and a 180 Hz touch-sampling rate. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro also comes with a wider 6.67-inch panel. The fingerprint scanner of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ should be better since it is an ultrasonic sensor. Samsung Galaxy S20+ should even provide better audio quality with its AKG stereo speakers. Even the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has stereo speakers, while Huawei P40 Pro does not.

Hardware/Software

If we exclude the European version of the S20+, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ come with the amazing Snapdragon 865 chipset paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage, and they boast the highest performance. Samsung Galaxy S20+ has expandable storage, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro does not. The Exynos version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ launched in the European market has an inferior chipset, especially when it comes to 5G connectivity since it does not support mmWave. Huawei P40 Pro is still a very powerful flagship, but Snapdragon 865 is more performing than its Kirin 990 and its two rivals come with more RAM, while the P40 Pro stops at 8 GB. Further, Huawei P40 Pro does not have Google services preinstalled due to the U.S. ban but it relies on Huawei Mobile Services.

Camera

On the paper, the quad rear camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro looks very impressive with its 108 MP main sensor, two telephoto lens with 10x hybrid zoom, and a 20 MP ultrawide sensor. But Huawei P40 Pro may actually offer an even better photo quality with its 50 MP main sensor, a 40 MP ultrawide lens and a 12 MP periscopic sensor with 5x optical zoom. Even Samsung Galaxy S20+ is one of the best camera phones out there, but it might be able to compete with its opponents only when it comes to video recording, especially thanks to its amazing stabilization system.

Battery

Due to their bigger batteries, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ should offer a longer battery life on a single charge. But given that we did not test all of these devices thoroughly, we still can not give a precise and definitive opinion. What we know is that Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro offers the fastest wired charging and wireless charging technologies, while Huawei P40 Pro reaches the highest speeds at reverse wireless charging.

Price

Both Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro start at €1000/$895 globally, while for the Samsung Galaxy S20+ you need €1,099. Considering the whole specs sheets, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are more or less at the same level and we will need to test both thoroughly in order to give you a definitive verdict. I would personally go for the Snapdragon 865 version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ since it is waterproof and it has a better display. On the paper, Huawei P40 Pro is slightly inferior in terms of hardware and battery, but its cameras might offer a higher photo quality.

• Read More: Huawei P40 Pro scores 482457 points on AnTuTu

Huawei P40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: PRO and CONS

Huawei P40 Pro

PROS

• eSIM
• Waterproof IP68
• 3D facial recognition
• Fastest reverse wireless charging
• Amazing cameras

CONS

• No Google services
• Smaller battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Fastest wireless charging technology
• Fastest charging technology
• Stereo speakers
• Great performance

CONS

• No water resistance

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Great display
• Stereo speakers
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• IP68 waterproof
• Micro SD slot
• eSIM

CONS

• Price

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During this period where the world is combating the recent pandemic, certain industries and economies have been taking a major hit. One such example is the smartphone industry, with the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, Samsung, seeing disappointing sales number at this time.

According to a recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, which was launched earlier this year, has only sold 60 percent as high as its predecessor, the Galaxy S10 lineup. Furthermore, the shipment of the latest flagship from the South Korean tech giant could fall lower in the near future as well. The reason accredited to this fall in sales numbers is undoubtedly due to the recent Coronavirus pandemic.

As of right now, it is unknown if the rest of Samsung’s smartphone offerings are also faring just as bad but the Galaxy S20 lineup is doing worse on a global average. The company has had its shipments and sales numbers declined by 38 percent and 39 percent respectively in the first quarter of 2020 over 2019. This is a significant hit on the world leader of smartphones.

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Reportedly, Samsung had also held an informal private conference with major security firms earlier this week to discuss the dilemma. The exact details are unknown but it seems like the declining trend for its stock market value is expected to fall further in the near future. The company has already witnessed a 1.75 percent decrease in market share value as well.

Similarly, Samsung’s global PC, display and home appliances shipments are also expected to decline. However, its semiconductor business should see growth and a healthy trend as the demand for data center solutions increases. For those unaware, the Coronavirus outbreak is a global cause for alarm and has already affected upwards of 170 countries. It is highly contagious and readers are advised to take necessary precautions and stay safe.

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After the delay caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, Oppo launched its new lineup of flagship smartphones, and just like the flagship lineup launched in 2020 by Samsung and Xiaomi, it includes more than a phone. The “affordable” variant is the Oppo Find X2. After comparing the Find X2 Pro with the most advanced flagship launched by Samsung and Xiaomi, in this article, we decided to compare their affordable variants. Here is a specs comparison between Oppo Find X2, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the vanilla Xiaomi Mi 10.

Oppo Find X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10

Design

Independently from the device, you always get a premium design with a glass back and an aluminum frame. Samsung Galaxy S20+ is more interesting in terms of build quality because, besides providing the Gorilla Glass 6 protection front and back, it is also a waterproof phone with the IP68 certification. In my personal opinion, Oppo Find X2 is definitely more attractive with its smaller camera module and its ceramic body (only in the Ceramic Black color variant), but it is just splash resistant. Xiaomi Mi 10 does not provide any certification against dust and water, but it has a very minimalistic and beautiful design.

Display

Due to the presence of a high 120 Hz refresh rate, a high 240 Hz touch sampling rate, an amazing color accuracy, and a very high resolution, our favorite display panel is the one found on the Oppo Find X2. It is likely one of the best panels ever made and on the paper, it looks more convincing than the still amazing display of the Samsung Galaxy S20+. The Galaxy S20+ takes second place, while Xiaomi Mi 10 loses the comparison again due to a lower resolution and a lower refresh rate.

Hardware/Software

Each of these devices is fueled by the same processor, with the exception of the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ coming with an Exynos 990 chipset. Even the RAM is the same in the top-end configuration, while Samsung Galaxy S20+ doubles the internal storage to 512 GB in its most advanced variant, compared to its rivals. Further, it is the only with expandable internal storage (you can expand the storage through a micro SD slot). In each case, you can find Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

At least until we test each of these devices thoroughly, it will be hard to establish which one provides the best photo quality. Despite the presence of a 108 MP main sensor on the Xiaomi Mi 10, Oppo Find X2 and Samsung Galaxy S20+ look more convincing due to better secondary sensors. On the paper, Samsung Galaxy S20+ is more interesting with a quad camera including a 64 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 12 MP main sensor with OIS. But you should not underestimate the 48 MP triple camera of the Oppo Find X2.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 has a bigger battery and, given that it also comes with a lower display resolution and a lower refresh rate, we believe it will last more on a single charge. Oppo Find X2 features the fastest charging technology, but unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S20+, it does not support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 launched in China with a €530/$606 starting price, Samsung Galaxy S20+ costs €999/$999 globally, and Oppo Find X2 will sell for €999 globally as well. It will surely have a higher value for money, but Xiaomi Mi 10 is an inferior device to Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Oppo Find X2. For some kinds of users, on the paper, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ may look more complete than Oppo Find X2 since it has some special features such as IP68 certification and wireless charging which you do not get on the Oppo Find X2. On the other hand, the Find X2 offers faster charging speeds and an awesome display, so we can not say that it is inferior to the Samsung Galaxy S20+. Which one would you pick?

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Oppo Find X2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10: PRO and CONS

Oppo Find X2

PROS

• Amazing display
• Fastest charging technology
• Good cameras
• Splash resistant

CONS

• No wireless charging

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Good price
• Bigger battery
• Great design
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Inferior display

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• IP68 waterproof
• Great display
• eSIM

CONS

• Price

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the top-end variant among the three models Samsung announced recently. One area where the S20 Ultra excels over the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus is the camera configuration. The Galaxy S20 Ultra’s camera system includes a huge 108-megapixel sensor and a periscope telephoto lens that Samsung claims can be used at up to 100x zoom. But early reviews of the S20 Ultra have shown that the camera isn’t all that impressive.

Reviews from publications such as PC Mag and Input have highlighted that the autofocus system is unreliable, often taking a long time to lock onto a subject and sometimes failing to do so. The Verge also confirms having similar issues on the unit. The camera also exhibits aggressive image processing in certain situations, with a tendency to excessively smooth out skin.

Samsung has now released a response, saying it’s working on an update to improve the camera, though it doesn’t acknowledge any specific problem or confirm when the fixes will be available. In a statement to the Verge, Samsung stated; “The Galaxy S20 features a groundbreaking, advanced camera system. We are constantly working to optimize performance to deliver the best experience for consumers. As part of this ongoing effort, we are working on a future update to improve the camera experience.”

Apart from the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus cameras have also received some knocks for being promoted as having a telephoto lens when in reality it didn’t.

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Realme X50 Pro 5G is finally official, despite the MWC 2020 cancellation due to the coronavirus outbreak. The handset brings all the power of the best Qualcomm’s chipset, 5G, and the fastest charging technology to the market at an incredibly affordable price compared to other flagship smartphones. We think comparing its specifications with the base variants of the latest Xiaomi and Samsung lineups is the best way to evaluate the potentialities offered by the new Realme X50 Pro 5G. That is why we wrote this article: if you want to know in detail the best affordable flagship out there, check this comparison between Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20.

Realme X50 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20

Design

Realme X50 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are not among the most expensive flagships from the last generation, but they still offer a premium and trendy design. All come with punch-hole displays, but only the Realme X50 Pro 5G has a dual punch-hole. That is what makes Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 more elegant and minimalistic. I consider Xiaomi Mi 10 a more beautiful device with its curved screen and its smaller camera module, but Samsung Galaxy S20 is more compact and, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Realme flagship, it is waterproof with the IP68 certification. Last but not least, it has the Gorilla Glass 6 protection for both the front and the rear side. So it is the device with the best build quality.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S20 wins the display comparison, despite its Dynamic AMOLED panel is actually smaller. It is the only with a Quad HD+ resolution, so a higher level of detail. Further, it reaches the highest refresh rate with 120 Hz (only available with the Full HD+ resolution). The Samsung Galaxy S20 also provides an outstanding overall image quality. It will be a hard fight between the Realme X50 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Mi 10 since they have almost the same display specifications. We can not give you a definitive opinion now since we did not test both the handsets.

Hardware/Software

With these three devices, you always get the best Qualcomm’s chipset, with the exception of the European version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 fueled by the Exynos 990 SoC. The devices feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, so expect astonishing speeds and reactivity in each case. Xiaomi Mi 10 and Realme X50 Pro 5G offer up to 256 GB of native storage, while Samsung Galaxy S20 only comes in a 128 GB configuration. On the other hand, it is also the one to feature expandable storage. Android 10 is preinstalled and highly-customized on each of these handsets. When it comes to performance, these devices are more or less at the same level.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 offers the most impressive main sensor on its rear camera department. But it lacks a telephoto sensor and its secondary sensors are not so amazing. Samsung Galaxy S20 does not have that amazing 108 MP sensor, but it comes with way better secondary sensors and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. We can not give you a definitive verdict only by looking at the specs on the paper, so you have to wait for us or anyone to thoroughly test these devices once they will both be available to purchase. Realme X50 Pro 5G has inferior rear cameras, but it comes with a very interesting dual front camera which includes an ultrawide sensor. A lot of people will find that useful.

Battery

Despite it is the base variant of the lineup, Xiaomi Mi 10 has an even bigger battery than Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. It is equipped with a huge 4780 mAh battery which will surely last a lot more than Realme X50 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy S20. Further, Xiaomi Mi 10 has the fastest wireless charging technology with a 30W power. Realme X50 Pro 5G takes the silver medal with a 4200 mAh battery and the fastest wired charging technology (up to 65W, from 0 to 100% in 35 minutes), but it does not support wireless charging.

Price

Realme X50 Pro 5G will offer the highest value for money as it will hit the global market with a €599/$650 starting price (and the base variant will support 5G). Xiaomi Mi 10 starts at $573/$527 in China (it still did not launch globally), while Samsung Galaxy S20 will start from €899/$909 globally. On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 are more advanced devices. The former offers a bigger battery and great cameras, while the latter has amazing cameras, it is waterproof and it even comes with a more interesting display, but it is smaller and more compact. Realme X50 Pro 5G has the highest value for money, it costs a lot less than Samsung Galaxy S20, but despite this, you do not have to face a lot of compromises. Which one would you pick?

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Realme X50 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: PRO and CONS

Realme X50 Pro 5G

PROS

• Fastest charging technology
• Affordable price
• Dual ultrawide front camera
• 5G for the base variant

CONS

• Average cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Bigger battery
• Great design
• Fastest wireless charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20

PROS

• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• Micro SD slot
• IP68 waterproof
• More compact

CONS

• Smaller display and battery

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This year the latest Galaxy S lineup is composed of three flagships: Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. For the first time, the Plus variant is not the most advanced one anymore and there is an even more awesome version: the Ultra variant. While everyone already knows which is the best variant and which is the inferior one, for a lot of people it is not easy to realize which variant is the best for their needs and which provides the highest value for money. That is why we decided to publish this comparison highlighting the differences between the specifications of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Design

The vanilla version of the Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup provides the most elegant and minimalistic design since it features the smallest camera bump on the rear side. Further, the vanilla S20 is also a more compact device than Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra, since it features a smaller display. But it looks like Galaxy S20+ has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio than both Galaxy S20 and S20 Ultra. Further, its camera module is not much bigger than the vanilla S20. In each case, you get a waterproof phone with both the front and back sides protected by Gorilla Glass 6, so an outstanding build quality.

Display

The displays of Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra come with the same flagship-level specifications. They are all Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with HDR10+, a Quad HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate up to 120 Hz (you can enable the 120 Hz refresh rate only if you opt for the Full HD+ resolution, otherwise you have to stick to 60 Hz. What really changes between these handsets is the display diagonal: Galaxy S20 has a compact 6.2-inch display, Galaxy S20+ has a 6.7-inch screen and Galaxy S20 Ultra has a wide 6.9-inch display. Bigger displays are better for productivity and multimedia lovers, while smaller ones allow easy one-handed use and transportability.

Hardware/Software

The whole Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup is fueled by either a Snapdragon 865 or an Exynos 990 chipset depending on the market, paired with 12 GB of RAM in every configuration (except for the Galaxy S20 Ultra which comes in a higher-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM). So you get essentially the same performance. And all of these devices have 5G variants. What changes is the internal storage: for the vanilla S20 you only have the 128 GB option, while for the S20 Plus and the S20 Ultra you get up to 512 GB of internal storage. All the devices come with UFS 3.0 storage expandable with a micro SD. They pack Android 10 out of the box, customized by One UI 2.

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio (on the paper it is even the best camera phone of the whole market, currently) is the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Unlike its cheaper siblings, it supports up to 100x zoom and it comes with the main sensor boasting a 108 MP resolution. The second place goes to Galaxy S20+ which differs from the vanilla S20 for an additional TOF 3D camera.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most amazing even when it comes to the battery life, thanks to a big 5000 mAh battery. Right after we got the S20 Plus with a 4500 mAh battery.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S20 starts from €999/$999 (5G), S20+ costs €1,099/$1,199 (5G) in its base variant, and Galaxy S20 Ultra (5G) has a starting price of €1,349/$1,399. Galaxy S20 Ultra is obviously the winner, but if you do not need the best cameras and a 4500 mAh battery is sufficient for you, S20+ is enough. Galaxy S20 has a compact display and not everyone likes this. Further, it has a way smaller 4000 mAh battery. If you do not care about those two compromises, then the Galaxy S20 remains a good deal which will allow you saving some money.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20

PROS

• More compact
• More affordable

CONS

• Smallest battery
• Inferior camera department

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

PROS

• Good quality price ratio
• More compact than S20 Ultra
• Better cameras and battery than S20

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

PROS

• Best cameras
• Biggest display
• Biggest battery
• Fastest charging speeds

CONS

• Price
• Dimensions

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Samsung recently unveiled its newest smartphones – the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 with the trio scheduled to go on sale in early March. The Korean tech giant already gave us an in-depth analysis of the features onboard the three devices during the Unpacked event earlier this month. While all the three models pack very similar, cutting-edge hardware, the Ultra is said to pack a crazy telescopic 4x optically-zooming camera, which can go up to 100x zoom when the digital algorithms kick in.

Samsung also touted the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ as also packing impressive camera modules with absolutely “no compromise”. However, there are reasons to suggest that Samsung may be trying to overhype the cameras on the S20 and S20+. The specs sheet released by the company shows that both models have telephoto cameras. Telephotos are understood to mean bringing optical zoom in order to magnify things. The specs sheet equally lists the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+’s telephoto cameras to have 3x “hybrid optic zoom”.

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However, a check by the guys at NotebookCheck.net has shown that the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+’s “telephoto camera” in reality sports a wide-angle lens. The “telephoto” lens is only capable of providing a 1.06 zoom compared to the regular camera. This means that the 3x “hybrid optic zoom” is actually almost entirely a digital crop. The presence of a 64MP sensor may be to provide more information for the crop.

In any case, only the Galaxy S20 Ultra has a proper optical zoom and what can be called a telephoto lens. However, the 3X hybrid optic zoom may not be entirely disappointing, neither would the entire camera. We still expect the Galaxy S20and Galaxy S20+ to come with superb camera output. However, Samsung isn’t being entirely truthful marketing the models as having telephoto lens when in fact there is just digital zoom at play.

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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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Samsung recently unveiled its latest Galaxy S-series flagship smartphones, including Galaxy S20, S20 Pus, and S20 Ultra. While the company obviously has high expectations from these models, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo isn’t much convinced.

As per his estimated, the South Korean giant will manage to sell about 32 million units of the Galaxy S20 series smartphones in this year, which compared to the previous-generation models isn’t much.

Kuo adds that Samsung sold around 36-38 million Galaxy S10 models last year. He states that there’s a lack of significant innovation in user experience for the latest handsets, despite the massive hardware upgrades.

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Since Samsung has already introduced a price cut for the Galaxy S10 series, which now starts at $599, the company won’t suffer in terms of revenue. The loss revenue because of the new Galaxy S20 lineup will be made up by the previous-generation models with this new price cut.

Interestingly, the report from Ming-Chi Kuo contradicts what Counterpoint Research predicted in its report. The research firm said that the newly launched Galaxy S20 will outsell its predecessor.

The pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series starts at $1000 in the United States, higher than the $700 starting price of Apple iPhone 11. While the S20 Plus and S20 Ultra $1200 and $1400, the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max starts at $1000 and $1100 respectively.

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All the latest flagship smartphones launched from Xiaomi, Samsung and OnePlus come in more than one variant. Given the higher prices of top-tier flagships compared to a few years ago, these smartphone manufacturers decided to release different variants in order to meet the needs of the highest amount of potential customers. In this comparison, we compared the base versions of the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 series which can be defined as affordable flagships. We also added the latest OnePlus flagship: OnePlus 7T Pro. We included the Pro version since it is the only 2019 smartphone and its base variant comes with inferior specifications. Is it better to choose one of the latest base variants from Samsung and Xiaomi or a 2019 Pro device from OnePlus? This comparison will clear your ideas.

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 vs OnePlus 7T Pro

Design

Tastes play an important role in this choice. Samsung Galaxy S20 and Xiaomi Mi 10 sport a punch-hole display with a single camera embedded, while OnePlus 7T Pro offers a notch-less and holeless display thanks to the presence of a motorized pop-up camera. Samsung Galaxy S20 is the most compact device thanks to its smaller display, and it is also the only with an IP certification (IP68), it is waterproof and dust resistant. Both the front and rear panel of the Samsung Galaxy S20 are protected by Gorilla Glass 6, so you essentially get a better build quality by choosing the Galaxy S20.

Display

Given that it is the only to feature a 120 Hz refresh rate and it comes with a high Quad HD+ resolution and a new Dynamic AMOLED panel with impressive image quality, Samsung Galaxy S20 is the device with the most interesting display. But note that you can use the 120 Hz refresh rate only with the Full HD+ resolution, while if you want to use the Quad HD+ resolution you will have to stick to 60 Hz. OnePlus 7T Pro takes the second place with a Quad HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. But Xiaomi Mi 10 still offers an amazing panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a 180 Hz touch sampling rate.

Hardware/Software

Xiaomi Mi 10 and Samsung Galaxy S20 feature a superior chipset to OnePlus 7T Pro and, unlike the OnePlus 7T Pro, they support 5G (optional on the Galaxy S20). In its most expensive variant, Xiaomi Mi 10 has superior hardware to the Samsung Galaxy S20 since it comes in a higher-end memory configuration with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 looks more convincing than Samsung Galaxy S20 when it comes to the camera setup, but we will have to test both thoroughly to make our definitive conclusions. OnePlus 7T Pro is inferior to both even if we talk about cameras.

Battery

The huge 4780 mAh battery and its efficient display with a lower resolution make the Xiaomi Mi 10 the king of battery life in this comparison. Xiaomi Mi 10 also comes with faster charging and wireless charging technologies, and it even supports reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10 debuted in China with a €530 price tag, Samsung Galaxy S20 starts from €899 globally, and OnePlus 7T Pro costs €739 in its base variant. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S20 and Xiaomi Mi 10 are better deals compared to the OnePlus 7T Pro. Samsung Galaxy S20 is waterproof and it comes with a better display and build quality, while Xiaomi Mi 10 has a longer battery life, faster charging technologies, and a more affordable price. Which one do would you pick?

• Read More: Xiaomi sold Mi 10 units worth 200 million yuan within a minute in its first sale in China

Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 vs OnePlus 7T Pro: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 7T Pro

PROS

• Holeless display
• Worldwide availability
• Street prices

CONS

• No 5G

Xiaomi Mi 10 

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Bigger battery
• Fastest charging technology
• Good price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20

PROS

• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• Micro SD slot
• IP68 waterproof
• More compact

CONS

• Price

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Much to the dismay of those looking forward to recording 8K footages on the Samsung Galaxy S20, the South Korean phone maker has revealed that capturing videos in this resolution would occupy about a considerable 600MB per minute.

In other words, people recording videos in 8K for superior quality are likely to run out of storage space on the phone in a jiffy. While talking to The Verge, Samsung said a five-minute-long recorded video in 8K would consume nearly 3GB of the onboard storage space.

The limited storage space isn’t the only challenge when it comes to recording 8K videos on the Galaxy S20. The maximum recording time is restricted to just five minutes, as reported by SamMobile. Moreover, videos can be recorded at only 24fps (frames per second), which means, you can’t shoot at higher rates such as 30fps or 60fps.

As if that weren’t disappointing enough, Samsung has also revealed that video stabilization will be unavailable while recording 8K videos. Those still interested in capturing footages in the highest-possible resolution can go for the Galaxy S20 Ultra as it offers larger internal storage capacity.

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The device ships offer a hefty 512GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 1TB using microSD cards. In short, you can get a total combined storage space of 1.5TB. On the downside, not all of this space will be available for storing your favorite multimedia content as apps and the phone’s operating system will be consuming a considerable amount of it as well. Nevertheless, it should account for at least 24 hours of 8K footage.
This doesn’t stop Samsung from promoting the idea of shooting promoting. Thanks to the high resolution, you will be able to pick 33MP stills directly from the footage, which means, you can create photos from films that were recorded as a video. Regrettably, there is hardly any option available for playing back 8K footages at its original resolution as 8K TVs are considerably new in the market.

It will be interesting to see how the Galaxy S20’s camera sensors perform when it comes to 8K footage. This is likely to be eventually revealed as consumers start using the device in real life.

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We are in the middle of a generational change in the smartphone market. Samsung and Xiaomi just unveiled their new flagship series and they will soon go on sale. Just like every time a new flagship is official, we are here for a specs comparison. Here, we decided to compare Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G: if we exclude the expensive and top-tier Galaxy S20 Ultra, they are the most powerful and expensive devices from the main three hi-tech giants in the Android smartphones world from the latest flagship lineups. Let’s highlight the differences between them and find out who is the best.

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G

Design

In each case, you get a simply awesome design. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ sport a punch-hole display, while Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G has a notched display but extremely curved bezels allowing to get rid of physical keys thanks to a side touch technology. Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G are waterproof, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is not. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G has a wide notch, but also a higher screen-to-body ratio. Further, you can find a 3D facial recognition system inside that notch. Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the only with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner (the others have an in-display fingerprint reader).

Display

We have no doubt about the fact that Galaxy S20+ boasts the best display. first of all, it is the only with a Quad HD+ resolution, so it provides a higher level of detail. Further, it comes with a higher 120 Hz refresh rate. And it even has a new generation Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with outstanding image quality, as well as the HDR10+ certification. Right after, we got the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro with a 90 Hz display sporting a 180 Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10+, and high DCI-P3 coverage.

Hardware/Software

The best hardware is provided by the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and the U.S. variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (not the European one). They both come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset including an integrated 5G modem, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G has an inferior Kirin 990, but it is still an amazing flagship when it comes to performance. All run Android 10 out of the box, but they are customized by different user interfaces. With Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Galaxy S20+ boasting the same hardware department, software optimization will be decisive.

Camera

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro wins the camera comparison with a 108 MP quad camera department including a telephoto sensor with 10x hybrid optical zoom, a portrait lens, an ultrawide sensor and a 108 MP main sensor with a bright aperture and OIS. We are yet to test the Samsung Galaxy S20+, so we can not give you a definitive verdict yet. Our judgments are only based on the specs on the paper since both Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Galaxy S20+ just became official.

Battery

All of these devices feature a huge 4500 mAh battery, so we do expect a great battery life and no big differences between them. What really differs is the charging speed. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has both the fastest wired charging technology and the fastest wireless charging technology with 50W and 30W powers, respectively. Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G comes right after with 50W and 27W, while Samsung Galaxy S20+ is way slower with 25W and 15W.

Price

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G starts from €1,099/$1199, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro will cost about €660/$715 in China, and Huawei Mate 30 Pro is currently available for less than €1,000/$1100 globally thanks to online street prices. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20+ look slightly superior to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G due to their better hardware, display and more. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has better cameras than Samsung Galaxy S20+, while Galaxy S20+ has a better display and, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro, it is waterproof. Further, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro should launch globally at a more affordable price.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Huawei Mate 30 Pro

PROS

• Innovative design
• Waterproof IP68
• 3D facial recognition
• Horizon display with side touch

CONS

• No Google services globally

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

PROS

• Awesome cameras
• Fastest wireless charging technology
• Fastest charging technology
• Good price

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy S20+

PROS

• Best display
• Ultrasonic fingerprint reader
• IP68 waterproof
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Slower charging

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