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The device is slim and has a sturdy built.
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The Samsung Galaxy S20+ looks neat and premium.
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Get it for: Rs 73,999
Highlight: 8K camera, powerful processor
Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra – these three flagship phones from Samsung showcase the raw power of hardware backed by good software. All three phones run Exynos 990 without 5G support.
Their major differences lie in display sizes, cameras and battery power. While the 6.9-inch S20 Ultra with up to 16GB RAM may sound like an overkill, the S20+ strikes the right balance of good hardware and good cameras.
The S20+ looks neat and premium. The build is sturdy, the device slim but the overall design is not something you have already not seen.
Samsung has opted for a rectangular rear camera module with a quad-camera setup. There is a noticeable bump in the camera module which you need to protect. The quad-camera setup in the S20+ consists of a 64MP primary sensor with 12MP secondary sensors. There is a 3X hybrid optical zoom and digital zoom of up to 30X. The rear camera quality is apt for day-to-day usage. Lowlight photography is decent too. When zooming in, the images are stable up to 10X. The 10MP there selfie camera with F2.2 aperture is decent for social media usage.
Running on the latest Exynos 990 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the device is a workhorse. Be it multi-tasking, streaming or gaming, the S20+ is a smooth performer. It also has the support of up to 1TB microSD cards.
There are no major glitches but the device does heat up a bit on regular usage. The phone is backed by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging. But you will need to charge the phone daily.
The S20+ comes with a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display with up 120Hz refresh rate support (for full HD resolution only). The display quality is rich and offers good sunlight legibility. The 120Hz refresh rate comes handy while playing games but you will mostly be inclined to switch to higher resolution at 60Hz.
The phone can shoot videos in 8K continuously. However, the files get saved in batches of 4GB while maintaining continuity. These videos can be uploaded to YouTube and screenshots of 8K videos generate 33MP photos. While this sounds cool, 8K video recording is not for everyone. With top-end hardware and software features the S20+ have all the firepower to disrupt the premium segment. But the price of Rs 73,999 can only attract Samsung loyalists.
(The writer is with gadgetsnow.com)
Phones Of The Year
6 Dec, 2019
2019 was a year of technology as a lot of companies showed optimism with their mind-blowing smartphones. In a race to win over their customers, various smartphone brands promised the ultimate smart experience with features like pop-up selfie camera, 20x zoom, 5G and foldable screens. While the much-awaited devices like Apple 11 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, OnePlus 7T Pro were reviewed highly, disappointment came from the Google flagship when the company said Pixel 4 and 4 XL won’t launch in India. Since smartphones have become an integral part of out lives, here’s a list of all the devices launched this year that deserve reconsideration.
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
6 Dec, 2019
Price: Rs 1,09,900 (64 GB) | Rs 1,23,900 (256 GB) | Rs 1,41,900 (512 GB) With 6.5-inch screen and rounded corners, Apple’s new premium device that launched in September along with two siblings is nothing less than a visual delight. It comes with Super Retina XDR OLED display. All the storage variants come in 4GB RAM. Powered with Apple’s faster A13 bionic chip, the smartphone sports a triple-camera system with 12MP ultra wide, wide and telephoto cameras. The 12MP TrueDepth front camera click good quality images with features like Portrait Mode, 4K video and Slo-Mo. The TrueDepth camera in Apple’s flagship can ensure facial identification for secure authentication. The device also has fast charge with 18W adapter, and wireless charging facility. The tech company claims that the device is splash, water and dust resistant (rated IP68) at a maximum depth of four metres for up to 30 minutes. It comes in four smart colours – Silver, Gold, Midnight Green, Space Grey. iPhone 11 Pro, which also has a triple camera set-up, is available in the similar colour and storage variants as Pro Max. The company also launched an update to the iPhone XR – iPhone 11 in three variants – 64GB at Rs 64,900, 128GB at Rs 69,900 and 256GB at Rs 79,900. It will be available in Purple, Green, Yellow, Black, White and PRODUCT (RED). Want to know the detailed review, click here.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
6 Dec, 2019
Price: Rs 79,999 (12GB/256GB) | Rs 89,999 (12GB/512GB) This is one of Samsung’s highly-rated flagship phones. Powered with Samsung’s Exynos 9825 octa core, Gorilla Glass 6 protect the front and back of the 6.8-inch device. The screen is dynamic AMOLED HDR10+ display with 3040 x 1440 pixel resolutions. With an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and ultra-thin bezels, the smartphone sports a 4,300mAh battery and 15W Qi wireless charging (reverse charge). The IP68 rating that keeps the device dust and water resistant. Quad camera (12MP + 12MP + 16MP + ToF 3D sensor) and 10MP front camera are the highlights of the device. This device has a glossy finish and comes in Aura Glow, Aura White and Aura Black. The unique S-Pen features make it even fun. Check out the review of this blazing-fast smartphone.
OnePlus 7 Pro & 7T Pro
6 Dec, 2019
Price: 7 Pro – Rs 48,999 (6GB + 128GB) & Rs 52,999 (8GB + 256GB) | 7T Pro – Rs 53,999 (8GB + 256GB) OnePlus 7 Pro, which launched in July, has a massive 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED display, multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 3120 x 1440 pixels resolution. Powered by the 2.84GHz Snapdragon 855 octa core processor, the device has a powerful 4000 mAh battery and an in-built Warp Charge technology that can charge the smartphone in 20 minutes. The OnePlus device is protected by 3D Corning Gorilla Glass, and has in-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and Laser sensor. It has a rear, triple camera setup – 48MP (primary) + 8MP with 3x optical zoom (tele-photo) + 16MP (ultrawide) – and comes with a 16MP pop-up front camera. The phone is available in Mirror Gray, Nebula Blue and Almond colours. The complete review will impress you further. The recently-launched OnePlus 7T Pro is like an elder brother to 7 Pro. Available only in Haze Blue colour, the 6.67-inch smartphone has 90Hz fluid display with 3120 x 1440 pixels resolution. This, too, has a triple rear camera (48+8+16MP) with telephoto and ultrawide angle lenses, and a 16MP selfie camera. With a slightly bigger battery – 4085mAH, the device boasts of a 2.96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus AI Engine octa-core chipset. It comes with an Oxygen OS based on Android v10 operating system. Also, check out the stylish 7T Pro McLaren Limited Edition in 12GB RAM and 256GB storage at Rs 58,999. OnePlus 7 comes in two options – 6GB + 128GB at Rs 32,999 and 8GB + 256GB at Rs 37,999, and 7T is available in two variants – Rs 37,999 (8GB + 128GB) and Rs 39,999 (8GB + 256GB).
Xiaomi Black Shark 2.JPG
6 Dec, 2019
Price: Rs 39,999 (6GB + 128GB) | Rs 49,999 (12GB + 256GB) Gaming smartphones have made it big this year, and one of them that captured tech experts hearts was Black Shark 2. The 6.39-inch comes with an amoled display and 2340 x 1080 pixels resolutions. Powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset, the device lasts long with a 4,000mAh battery. It also supports 27W fast charge, and features interesting game-focused software. On the camera front, it sports a dual rear camera (48MP + 12MP), and 20MP front camera. It runs on stock Android OS and has an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has large top and bottom bezels, and no headphone jack. Read the complete review before making the final decision.
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