Galaxy S9+ dual camera’s 2x zoom function doesn’t get due attention

When it comes to the Galaxy S9 camera, Samsung’s advertising and marketing efforts focus on the features that are common to both the regular Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+, like the Dual Aperture lens, Super Slow-mo recording, and AR Emoji. That’s not surprising, as the company has adopted the “keep major features limited to the bigger flagship” mantra – followed by arch-rival Apple – for the first...

Apple is reportedly demanding better OLED prices from Samsung for the next iPhone

Samsung is the sole supplier of OLED panels for Apple’s iPhone X. The Korean giant was expected to make around $22 billion in revenue from supplying OLED panels to Apple in 2018. Since Samsung was the only supplier who could meet Apple’s demands in terms of quantity and quality, the company was able to command a premium price from Apple for its OLED panels. However, Samsung may not be able to repeat the same for OLED panels for the next iPhone. Weak...

Samsung SM-G8850 shows up on TENAA, another Galaxy S9 mini?

Just how many new smartphones is Samsung working on? Even if we were to ignore the multitude of devices discovered in the company’s Oreo firmware for the Galaxy Note 8, the repeated instances of many previously unseen devices showing up in various benchmarks and certifications suggests Samsung is going back to its old ways of flooding the market with options (not that the company ever stopped doing...

Some Galaxy S9 displays suffer from black crush and color banding issues

Samsung makes some of the best mobile displays in the world. The AMOLED panels on Samsung smartphones is one of the reasons why many users buy their products. However, Samsung mobile displays are not without their share of problems and complaints. Overly saturated colors are one of the most common complaints associated with Samsung’s AMOLED displays. Old problems on new displays Samsung has been continuously...

Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 with Android Oreo get Wi-Fi certification

The Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 – and the Galaxy J3 in some markets – have had a pretty good run, so Samsung is naturally looking to further expand its budget lineup with new devices. The company’s plans of releasing multiple devices with new model numbers were revealed earlier this year, and the Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 were among the list. Both phones are now one step closer to launch, as they have received...

Galaxy J7 Duo with dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India

Well, the Galaxy J series phone that has been the subject of countless leaks in recent days has finally been officially announced by Samsung. As expected, the Galaxy J7 Duo has been unveiled for the Indian market first, and the company isn’t wasting any time in bringing it to retail stores. The J7 Duo will go on sale across stores in the country starting tomorrow, April 12th. The Galaxy J7 Duo price...

Galaxy J7 Duo listed on Samsung India’s website

The first budget phone from Samsung to run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box will soon be official. The Galaxy J7 Duo, following a slew of leaks and rumors, has now been listed on Samsung India’s website. The listing gives us all the details we need, including a look at the phone’s design. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy J7 Duo looks like any other budget Galaxy, and the specs are mostly budget-grade as...

New Galaxy Note 9 rumors point to 6.4-inch display, 4,000 mAh battery

Galaxy Note 9 rumors are likely to pick up steam in the coming weeks, as we move further from the Galaxy S9’s worldwide release and closer to the launch of Samsung’s next flagship. Two such rumors have surfaced online today, and they suggest the Galaxy Note 9 will come with a 6.4-inch display and possibly a 4,000 mAh battery. Sound too good to be true? Well, if Samsung has decided to implement an in-display fingerprint sensor on the Note 9, it would...