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      Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Review: A Real Treat for the Fans!

      Mondo Admin / 19-10-2023 / Tech

      You might have thought Samsung was hitting the 'cancel' button on its Fan Edition (FE) smartphones due to the lack of news about the device for a long time, but thankfully, the waiting and wondering is over. Samsung has just released the latest iteration of the fan favourite smartphone as the new Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, and it doesn’t disappoint.

      Packed with all your favourite features from the flagship Galaxy S23 series but with a much more affordable price tag, this is the device you’ve been waiting for if you’re on a tight budget or simply don’t want to drop obscene amounts of money on a smartphone.

      Designed for the fans

      At first glance, you might mistake the Galaxy S23 FE for its pricier sibling, the Galaxy S23. They both sport the same aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back, as well as individual rear camera cut-outs. But if you want to really stand out from the crowd, the new S23 FE has something special up its sleeve – a splash of vibrant colours. Think Mint and Purple alongside the more traditional Graphite and Cream options. Typically, upper mid-range phones like these tend to stick to neutral tones like white and black, so it’s refreshing to see Samsung getting creative by offering more choices of cool colours.

      Disappointing display? Not with super-vision

      A smartphone without a great display is like a rainbow without its colours. With the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, you don’t have to worry because you get a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen that delivers rich, detailed colours and lots more. It brings movies, videos and games to life – so you can get immersed in your favourite content at home and on the go. Plus, it’s powered by Vision Booster technology, which might sound like it’s straight out of a movie, but it's actually a handy way to optimise your display settings for clear visuals, even under our bright South African sunshine.

      Shoot your shot 

      Get ready to shoot like a pro with crystal-clear triple rear cameras. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide lens and 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Whether you’re capturing memories in the brilliance of daylight or the intricate details of a nightlife scene, these cameras deliver. Even more impressive is that you can record videos in whopping 8K resolution, which is normally reserved for much pricier flagships.

      No couch potato

      If you were wondering what's behind all the power offered by the S23 FE, it’s the lightning-fast Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset, a powerhouse that handles daily tasks and demanding apps with ease. Whether you're into live streaming, video editing or crafting social media masterpieces, the Exynos 2200 provides the processing power you need to get things done quickly and efficiently.

      Samsung has also amped up the RAM compared to previous models, upgrading it from 6GB to a hefty 8GB. This is paired with the very generous 256GB of onboard storage to keep you in the fast lane.

      Bigger, bolder battery

      Looking for a dependable smartphone that keeps powering on even through movie marathons or gaming battles? The Galaxy S23 FE won’t die on you just when things are getting interesting. It's got a 4500mAh battery that’s bigger than the ones in the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23, which is impressive in its own right. You can watch videos for up to 22 hours, browse the web for a solid 20 hours and keep the beats going for close to 70 hours. Now that is an impressive feat.

      And when it's finally time to refuel, the S23 FE offers a zippy 25W wired charge that can take your battery from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes.

      Intuitive intelligence under the hood

      The interface on the S23 FE keeps the familiar look of other recent Galaxy devices and is powered by Samsung's One UI, which sits atop Android 13. The UI delivers a clean yet cutting edge experience that will keep up with the latest updates thanks to years of software support. Samsung has committed to providing four major OS updates and five years of security patches, ensuring your device stays current and secure for the long haul.

      Verdict: a flashy flagship in disguise? 

      The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is priced lower than the entry level Samsung Galaxy S23 option, which means you’re saving big while still getting premium specs and features. Plus, did we mention 8K video recording capabilities? Samsung has cleverly repackaged the most-loved aspects of the Galaxy S23 range and made them accessible to more people with the S23 FE. We can’t recommend this phone highly enough!

      Find the latest Samsung deals and apply online in a few easy steps right here.

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      Samsung’s 100 Megapixel Camera is Coming!

      It’s no secret that the camera has always been the smartphone’s strongest selling point. With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, users have become photo-centric, constantly chasing after the best cameras to produce the best pictures to share with their followers. In fact, digital camera sales have taken a dip since the rise of the camera phone, which allows users to carry one device that performs many functions rather than purchasing a specific device for each of their needs. The first phone with a built-in camera was manufactured by Samsung in the year 2000. This digital camera could take up 20 photos at 350 000-pixels, or 0.35-megapixels, but you could only access your photos by connecting to a computer. By the year 2003, camera phones were becoming more popular with better specs and lower prices. In 2004, Sprint released a phone with a 1.3-megapixel camera that could capture images, share them wirelessly and even allowed you to print them. Finnish manufacturer Nokia jumped on the bandwagon in 2005 and released a 2 megapixel camera on their N90 model. Shortly after, the world was introduced to Sony Ericsson, whose aim was to steal the crown from Nokia. They adopted Sony’s Cybershot digital camera branding, which earned them first place in the camera phone market. The Sony Ericsson K800i was released in 2006 with a 3.2-megapixel camera that had auto focus, image stability and a Xenon flash. The baton was passed back to Samsung when they released the first ever 5-megapixel camera and then the 8 megapixel camera in 2008. The smartphone camera race continued, with Samsung appearing to be the winner with their release of the M8910 Pixon 12, which had a 12MP camera, in 2009. However, they were soon bested by Nokia’s N8 in 2010 and then the 16MP Sony Ericsson S006 that came at the end of 2010. Fast forward a few years and Samsung are at it again! To maintain their position in the market, the technology giant has decided to partner up with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to create the world’s first 108-megapixel camera. Current high-end smartphones typically host cameras with between 12 and 16-megapixel resolutions, so a 108 megapixel camera would be a massive improvement to the conventional smartphone camera. The Isocell Bright HMX is designed to shoot incredibly detailed photos and is said to be comparable to a top DSLR camera. You can expect to capture better low-lit images as this camera will merge pixels to absorb more light. In terms of video recording, no smartphone camera will have better capabilities than this one. It will be capable of shooting up to 6K resolution at 30 frames per second which is very impressive compared to the 4K resolution at 60 frames per second limit of other smartphones. It’s been predicted that Xiaomi will release a smartphone with a similar camera before Samsung does, and even though Samsung has announced that production on these camera lenses begun at the end of August, they’ve remained tight-lipped about when we’ll be seeing a device with the 108-megapixel camera on the shelves.

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      Samsung Galaxy A Series: Flagship Experiences on a Budget

      South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has blazed a trail in the local smartphone market with the launch of their mid-tier A series cell phones that give their more expensive flagship counterparts a run for their money. Most likely, this range was created in response to stiff competition in the mid-tier smartphone category from the likes of Chinese rivals Huawei and Xiaomi. The company launched the Galaxy A2 Core, A10, A20, A30, A50, A70 and the A80 in South Africa this year, with the A90 expected soon. The A Series is a welcome change in pace for the company’s mid-tier devices, as the range now offers you a premium look and feel at a lower cost, as well as upgrades to the internals to give these devices more power and features, such as triple-lens camera systems on selected models. Let’s take a quick look at each model in the Galaxy A range: Galaxy A2 Core A simple but powerful entry-level device, the Galaxy A2 Core features the Android Go operating system, which is designed to optimise performance through the device’s hardware. Android Go is a lite version of the OS but allows devices like the A2 Core to offer a smooth user experience at an affordable cost. The A2 Core also features 5 MP cameras on the rear and face of the device and can support an SD card of up to 512GB, complementing its 8GB or 16GB of onboard storage. This will allow the user to cram more music and pictures into the device. The A2 Core also comes fitted with a 5-inch display. Galaxy A10 & A20 The Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A20 smartphones have many similarities. While both come with the Android 9.0 operating system, one of the most distinct differences is the screen size, as the A10 features a 6.2-inch display, while the A20 features a slightly larger 6.4-inch AMOLED display. Both devices feature the same processor, with the A10 featuring 2GB of RAM and the A20 fitted with 3GB of RAM. Another major difference between the devices is that the A20 features a dual 13MP and 5MP rear camera, while the A10 offers a 13MP rear camera. The A20 offers an 8MP front camera versus the A10’s 5MP shooter. Both smartphones pack 32GB of internal storage. Galaxy A30 & A50 The A30 and A50 smartphones set a new benchmark for affordable smartphones in the mid-tier category. The A30 comes with 64GB of onboard storage, while the A50 offers a massive 128GB of storage. Both devices feature a gorgeous 6.4-inch AMOLED display, the Android 9.0 operating system, 4GB of RAM and all-day battery-life thanks to a colossal 4000 mAh battery, usually found in premium smartphones. The A50 smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 25MP, 8MP and 5MP cameras offering great wide screen shots, while the A30 features a dual 16MP and 5MP rear camera configuration. The A50 sports a powerful 25MP selfie camera and the A30 a 16MP front camera. Galaxy A70 & A80 Essentially competing in the premium smartphone segment, the A80 is set to become one of the most unique smartphones available on the South African market. The A80 will feature one of the first pop-up rotating camera modules, consisting of a powerful 48MP wide lens, 8MP ultra-wide lens and a Time of Flight (TOF) 3D camera to capture not only images from the rear but also for selfies. The device sports a 3700mAh battery and 128GB of onboard storage, with a 6.7-inch display. The Galaxy A70 features a slightly larger 4500mAh battery compared to the A80 but will run off the same processor and operating system – Android 9.0. The A70 smartphone features a triple camera module consisting of a 32MP lens, 8MP wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensing lens with a 32MP selfie camera. Read the reviews: Galaxy A2 Core Galaxy A10 Galaxy A20

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