الجمعة، 24 يوليو 2020

Full Galaxy Note 20 camera specs leak brings bad news for Ultra model

A complete picture of the alleged Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra camera specifications has emerged on Twitter via WinFuture’s @rquandt. The list of specs highlights the key differences and similarities between the two models’ main camera configurations, and seemingly confirms that neither one of these upcoming S Pen models will be taking advantage of laser autofocus.

Instead, and contrary to what early rumors have claimed, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will reportedly feature a ToF (Time of Flight) 3D depth sensor. In fact, the source claims that the Galaxy Note 20 base model will have a ToF sensor as well, which is very odd considering all the recent high-res renders that have suggested otherwise. Perhaps we’re dealing with a typo, so take this bit of information with a grain of salt.

Another similarity between the two models would be the 12MP wide-angle shooter which has a 120-degree field of view, an f/2.2 aperture, 1.4-micron pixels, and is backed by a 1/2.55″ sensor. Likewise, both smartphone models will be capable of recording 8K videos @ 24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, and super-slow motion 720p videos at 960fps. This is where the similarities end.

The Galaxy Note 20 follows the Galaxy S20 formula very closely

The standard Galaxy Note 20, which could have easily been called the Galaxy Note 20 Lite, is essentially equipped with the same camera configuration as the base Galaxy S20 model, with the exception of the aforementioned ToF sensor, if it exists to begin with.

The Galaxy Note 20 reportedly features a 12MP main camera with a 79-degree field of view, an f/1.8 aperture, 1.8-micron pixels, a 1/1.72″ sensor, optical image stabilization, and Dual Pixel autofocus. The setup is completed by the aforementioned 12MP ultra-wide unit and a 64MP 76-degrees telephoto camera with an f/2.0 aperture, a 1/1.76″ sensor, 0.8-micron pixels, OIS, and 3x optical zoom capabilities.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra maintains Phase-Detection autofocus

If the Galaxy Note 20 borrows a page from the Galaxy S20 book then the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra was clearly inspired by the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and not necessarily in a good way. The flagship features a 108MP main camera backed by a 1/1.33 sensor with 0.8-micron pixels, OIS, a 79-degree field of view, and an f/1.8 aperture. But instead of Dual Pixel autofocus, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra employes the less-reliable Phase Detection autofocus technology.

The main shooter is coupled with the same 12MP ultra-wide sensor as mentioned above, as well as a 12MP telephoto lens with 20-degrees field of view, an f/3.0 aperture, a 1/3.6″ sensor with 1-micron pixels, and OIS.

Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra camera – the takeaway

One of the biggest issues marring the camera experience offered by the Galaxy S20 Ultra was its unreliable autofocus, and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may not be much better because it maintains PDAF instead of adopting Dual Pixel autofocus. And if it has a ToF sensor, it likely won’t boast a laser autofocus module. Only time will tell how the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra camera will perform and what benefits it will bring over the Galaxy S20 Ultra – if any – given that it also lacks 100x Space Zoom.

Meanwhile, the camera on the back of the base Galaxy Note 20 model is essentially the Galaxy S20’s sans the ToF 3D sensor, whose inclusion remains very uncertain. But even if the Galaxy Note 20 will be equipped with this technology, it remains to be seen if it would make a huge difference. That’s something that we’ll have to determine once the phone is in our possession. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted.

  • Model: SM-N980F
  • Dimensions: Bar: x x mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP

  • Model: SM-N985F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm
  • Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy A42 battery leak confirms Samsung’s cheap 5G dilemma

Samsung isn’t keen on leaving battery life to chance when it comes to 5G smartphones, and the company won’t be changing that philosophy for the Galaxy A42; not even if doing so means delivering a device that won’t exactly look closely related to the Galaxy A41 in anything but name. That’s the main takeaway from today’s news revealing some previously unknown details about what’s shaping up to be Samsung’s most affordable 5G smartphone yet.

Namely, a report from our friends over at Galaxy Club indicates that the battery fueling the Galaxy A42 5G will have a typical capacity of around 5,000mAh (rated 4,860mAh), which is an almost 70% increase over the recently released Galaxy A41. The reason for such a massive difference comes down to how power-hungry 5G connectivity truly is.

5G, slim design, good battery life: pick two

Consequently, the Galaxy A41 5G may be closer to the phablet-sized form factor of the Galaxy A21s than the more compact shape Samsung traditionally targets in the golden mean of its mid-range models. For the time being, pairing 5G connectivity with a slim, compact design isn’t too feasible of a target for Samsung to pursue, at least not if battery life is a consideration. That’s simply the price of early 5G adoption – particularly cheap 5G adoption which Samsung is currently prioritizing as part of its response to the disastrous effect this year is having on the industry.

SamMobile exclusively reported on the existence of the Galaxy A42 5G last month, just as the Galaxy A41 became available for purchase. The device isn’t expected to hit the market before early 2021, but when it does, Samsung intends to offer it in black, gray and white color options.

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Indian offline retailers accuse Samsung of hogging the Galaxy M series

Roughly one and a half months ago Samsung had been accused by offline retailers in India of favoring online sales and hurting their business in the process. Specifically, Indian offline retailers have accused Samsung of creating a price discrepancy between mid-range devices sold online and offline. In essence, these smaller businesses believe that Samsung has created a rivalry between itself and its offline retail partners.

Fast forward to the present day and it doesn’t look as if Samsung has done much to alleviate the concerns of these Indian offline retailers. According to a recent report from the Economic Times India, the national president of All India Mobile Retailer Association (AIMRA), Arvinder Khurana, has stepped in.

Samsung is aggressively pushing the Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 online

Samsung India is focusing its efforts on the budget Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31, and it’s selling these devices along with other mid-range phones at cheaper prices compared to offline retailers. According to Khurana, the Galaxy M is the only series which is seeing traction in India right now, but the series is completely unavailable for purchase offline. The Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 were introduced to India in March.

Khurana believes that because these retailers haven’t been supported by the government, smartphone makers like Samsung – as well as Realme and Xiaomi – have a responsibility to support them as they need to give salaries and pay rent for their shops. Samsung India doesn’t seem to have responded to Khurana’s queries yet.

It’s worth noting that even though Samsung is seemingly favoring online sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company had launched an initiative to bring over 20,000 small offline retailers into the online space.

  • Model: SM-M215F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 159.0 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
  • Display: 6.4 inch / 162.56 mm Super AMOLED Display
  • CPU: Exynos 9611
  • Camera: 48MP

  • Model: SM-M315F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
  • Display: 6.4 inch / 162.56 mm Super AMOLED Display
  • CPU: Exynos 9611
  • Camera: 64MP

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Galaxy Note 20 display glass is actually weaker than the Galaxy Note 10

Major leaks this week have revealed everything that we need to know about the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. There are significant differences between the two models, perhaps the most we have seen on these multi-model flagships from Samsung.

It’s fast becoming evident that the Galaxy Note 20 is essentially its own “Lite” variant. This is further cemented by the revelation that the Galaxy Note 20’s display glass is actually going to be weaker than that of the Galaxy Note 10.

It’s actually using the Galaxy Note 7’s cover glass

Customers expect each new iteration of a flagship to improve upon everything. So the expectation would have been for the Galaxy Note 20 to have tougher display glass than the Galaxy Note 10, or at the very least, a similar level of protection. This does hold true for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which will actually be the first smartphone to feature Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Victus.

Gorilla Glass Victus makes significant improvements to Corning’s main product. Victus can survive a 6.5-feet drop compared to the Gorilla Glass 6’s 5.25-feet. It also has an increased drop and scratch resistance.

This will not be the case for the Galaxy Note 20. Its 6.7-inch flat AMOLED display will be protected by Gorilla Glass 5, according to @rquandt, who contributed to the major Galaxy Note 20 leaks this week. Gorilla Glass 5 was introduced in 2016 and the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 was the first device to use it.

While the Gorilla Glass 5 and 6 have the same level of scratch resistance, Gorilla Glass 6 is 2X resistant to damage compared to its predecessor. Corning also switched to an entirely new chemical composition for it. The company claims Gorilla Glass 6 can survive 15 drops on average on rough surfaces.

It’s unclear why the inferior cover glass has been chosen for the Galaxy Note 20 but it could just be one of those things that enable Samsung to price this handset more aggressively. This also widens the gap between the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra with the latter being the clear choice for those who want a top-notch flagship.

Would you be okay with this trade-off if this results in a lower price tag for the Galaxy Note 20? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Exclusive: Samsung making three Galaxy S21 models (in other words, water is wet)

Our ever-reliable sources have revealed to us that Samsung’s 2021 flagship Galaxy S lineup will have three different models. That shouldn’t come as a surprise for anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the last year or two. The Galaxy S10 was the first Galaxy S series to come in three sizes, and Samsung stuck with that routine for the Galaxy S20 series. Next year looks set to be the same.

As of this moment, Samsung has started developing the 5G variants of the three Galaxy S21 models, using model numbers SM-G991, SM-G996, and SM-G998. If Samsung doesn’t mix up the naming scheme, these devices should launch as the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra, though nothing can be said for certain at this point in time. There will probably be LTE variants as well, but we can’t currently see any sign of them.

128GB and 256GB storage variants, but there could be more

We are also told the three Galaxy S21 models are currently in development with 128GB and 256GB of storage. That is probably not a complete list, or maybe it is. Samsung has already done away with 1TB variants of its flagship phones – the last Galaxy flagship to ship with 1TB of internal storage was the Galaxy S10+, and in a post-COVID world where people are less willing to spend huge sums of money on phones, maybe Samsung will cancel the 512GB option as well.

But all that is speculation. Although the rumor mill sprung into action months ago, it’s too early to say what the Galaxy S21 lineup will be like. Of course, you can depend on us to break more information about the Galaxy S21 as time goes on. Till then, there’s the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to look forward to, along with the third foldable phone from Samsung, all of which will go official on August 5.

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Samsung India to collaborate with students on 5G, AI, and IoT development

Similar to its Industry-Academia program in South Korea, Samsung has announced an Industry-Academia collaboration program in India. The company hopes to stimulate the innovation ecosystem in India by helping students build capabilities to meet industry needs. The South Korean tech giant hopes to improve 5G, AI, and IoT technologies with the help of its new program.

The collaboration program is called Samsung PRISM (Preparing and Inspiring Student Minds), and it will be run by Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore (SRI-B), which is the company’s largest R&D center outside South Korea. It will collaborate with the top engineering colleges across India for the program, and MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) have been signed with ten engineering colleges already. More colleges will be added to the program over the next few months.

Samsung will give research and development projects to faculty and students at the selected colleges, and they would need to be executed over four to six months. Students will get to work on cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, AI (Artificial Intelligence), connected devices, IoT (Internet of Things), ML (Machine Learning), and vision technologies. Students will be encouraged to publish papers and file patents jointly with Samsung.

The company had initially started a pilot project for Samsung PRISM last year, and 150 teams worked on R&D projects such as handwriting recognition for Indian languages and AI-based Indian language translation. Students also worked on technologies to improve video quality in low-light conditions and intelligent navigation via in-home object recognition.

This year, Samsung has shortlisted 46 teams so far for their exceptional work and they have received rewards, too. All the teams will be awarded certificates by SRI-B on the completion of projects. SRI-B focuses on technologies like AI, AR, camera, IoT, memory, mobile payments, ML, multimedia, networks, NLP, and web services. So far, it has filed over 2,900 patents in India.

Dipesh Shah, Managing Director, Samsung R&D Institute Bangalore, said: “Samsung PRISM program is a testimony to our mission of transforming people’s lives with meaningful innovations. This program will draw from the strength of our academia and engineering students’ community, which undoubtedly is the best in the world. Giving them an opportunity to work with Samsung, and making them industry-ready will be a step in the right direction towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Samsung reportedly making an Exynos processor for Windows PCs

Samsung has come under fire for the relatively weaker performance of its Exynos processors. Various tests showed the Galaxy S20’s Exynos 990 perform poorly compared to rival chips from Apple and Qualcomm. Fans have even started an online petition to request the company to switch to Snapdragon processors. However, the company has no plans to abandon its SoC lineup. In fact, the South Korean firm is trying to expand the presence of Exynos processors.

The company’s semiconductor division has already made a deal with Vivo for its Exynos chipsets. We’ve seen the Chinese firm release various smartphones with Exynos 980 and Exynos 880 SoCs. It is now being reported that Samsung is developing a new Exynos chipset for Windows PCs. Apparently, the new ARM processor is based on the Exynos 1000, and it could be called Exynos 1.

Exynos processor for Windows PCs could feature 5nm process, Cortex-X1 CPU

The Exynos 1000-based chipset for Windows could be built using Samsung’s 5nm EUV process and it could use the Cortex-X1 CPU core that was recently announced. Right now, it is not clear how deep Samsung is into the development of this rumored chipset and when we could expect it to be announced. The company has also reportedly developed a PC-specific version of the Exynos 990, but Samsung isn’t confident enough on the chipset.

If the company succeeds in releasing an Exynos processor for Windows machines, it could debut with a Galaxy Book S-like thin-and-light laptop running Windows 10. Currently, only Qualcomm sells ARM-based processors for Windows PCs (Snapdragon 8cx, Snapdragon 8c, and Snapdragon 7c), and the segment could use some competition. Hopefully, Samsung’s upcoming chipset can trade blows with the Snapdragon 8cx in terms of performance, power efficiency, and connectivity.

In the past, it was rumored that Samsung is developing a custom chipset for Google, and that it could be used in smartphones and other devices. Last year, Samsung partnered with AMD to bring Radeon GPU to its mobile chipsets. Hopefully, we can see the Radeon GPU inside the rumored Exynos 1 processor. The company recently made it clear that it has no intentions to buy ARM from Softbank.

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