Are you looking to save money on your next smartphone purchase? What if I told you that you can get one of the best mobile phones with premium features, and only pay less than $500? There’re so many of these smartphones out there but it’s a challenge to choose which one will suit your needs. So if you are looking, here are my top picks of the best budget mobile phones you can get right now and end up saving you so much more money than you realized.
If you remember the saying “dynamite comes in small packages”, that’s the best way to the iPhone SE. The performance is very impressive thanks to the powerful A15 Bionic processor which is also found in the new iPhone 13.
It comes with a 12MP rear single-lens camera (and a 7MP selfie camera), that takes high-quality pictures and 4K videos with great detail, thanks to its upgraded camera technology. Problem is that there’s no night mode.
However perfect it does have its flaws. The new iPhone SE comes with the same design as the older models. The screen is still small at 4.7-inches.
It comes with a small 2018 mAh battery, and no expandable storage. But if performance is what you’re looking for and want a budget phone that takes great pictures, then the iPhone SE 2022 is the best budget mobile phone to buy now.
Motorola Moto G9 Power
The Best Budget Battery Mobile Phone
The front and rear view of the Motorola Moto G9 Power.
The Motorola Moto G9 Power is among the best affordable smartphones out there now, thanks to its huge 6000mAh battery.
Compared to other budget phones, this one has the biggest battery, which means you get up to two days of battery life on moderate use. But that’s not all. It also comes with a large 6.8-inch HD display, a 64MP triple-lens camera, and a MicroSD slot to increase storage.
Though its large size makes it feel bulky and offers average screen quality and phone performance, the Moto G9 Power is still one of the best-budget mobile phones. With a price tag of less than US$500, if you want a cheap phone with the best battery life, then this one is for you.
With Samsung Galaxy A-series phones, you can never go wrong with their range. Especially with the new Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone, comes with a 6.5-inch AMOLED Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which means smoother transitions between menus and smoother scrolling.
It includes a large 5000mAh battery with a whole day’s battery life. It comes with a four-lens 64MP camera and is resistant to water and dust.
The camera package is decent, takes good quality pictures and videos, and the performance works well, with a price tag of under US$500, it’s worth the try. If you’re looking for a cheap midrange phone, then Samsung A53 is the best choice for you.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, an upgraded camera package with a four-lens 108MP camera, and a 5020mAh battery that gives it a whole day’s battery life.
You get all this from a budget smartphone. Better pinch yourself cause it’s about to get better. It also includes a choice of three colors; Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze.
Although it comes with a hard plastic frame, no 5G network, and decent phone performance, this is a good budget offering and good value for money as it comes with great features at an affordable price tag.
The Google Pixel 6A is a powerful smartphone with great performance, an impressive camera package, good battery life, and a bright but good-looking 6.1-inch display. Another impressive feature is the Voice Typing system which works pretty well on this phone.
So what are the problem areas here? The display is fixed to a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone battery is smaller. There’s no wireless charging, no headphone jack, no microSD to expand storage, and no charger included in the box.
But overall, the Google Pixel 6A comes with an impressive package that’s all put together into an affordable phone. While it misses some features, it is one of the best budget mobile phones around.
Final Words
Here are my top picks of the best affordable mobile phones for you to consider in 2022. Each of them comes with its own unique features, as well as its pros and cons, but they all don’t cost more than US$500. They are great value for money and worth the buy.
If you have any questions or wish to make comments, scroll down below and leave a note below. What’s next? Well, if anyone of these best budget mobile devices impressed you, then click on the buttons and see how much the phones are on offer.
Looking for a smartphone that is specially catered for gaming? Let me introduce to you the Asus ROG Phone 6, the latest powerhouse gaming smartphone from Asus in hopes to improve on its predecessor, and compete with top-tier handsets such as Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro Max. With a new design and powerful performance let’s see if this new gaming handset is the best for you.
Asus ROG Phone 6
The Storm White Asus ROG Phone 6
Display: 6.78-inch; (2448 x 1080) AMOLED; Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus protection | Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 CPU (4nm); Qualcomm® Adreno™ 730 GPU | Storage: 256GB/512GB; UFS3.1 | Memory: 12GB/16GB RAM; LPDDR5 | OS: Android 12 | Rear Camera: triple-lens camera; 50MP f/1.9 (wide); 13MP f/2.2 (ultra-wide); 5MP (macro) | Selfie Camera: 12MP | Video: 8K@24 fps, 4K@30/60 fps, 1080p@30/60 fps, 720p@30/60 fps, image stabilization for rear cameras, HDR10+ support | Battery: 6000 mAh battery, supports Quick Charge 5.0 | Misc: 239 g, In-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, ultrasonic sensors for AirTrigger 6 and grip press, 5G or 4G dual-Nano SIM/dual-standby support, WiFi 6, Bluetooth® 5.2, colors available include Storm White; Phantom Black
Introducing the Asus ROG Phone 6, the next gaming smartphone on the ROG Phone 6 series. This one comes with a 6.78-inch screen, with the latest overclocked Snapdragon processor, a choice of 12 or 16 GB memory, a choice of 256 or 512 GB storage, a triple camera package, and a 6000mAh battery.
It’s run by Android 12, weighs 239 g, and has 5G network capabilities with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. All this is encased in a glass aluminum back and front with the strong Gorilla Glass Victus, and water splash resistance.
This is a gaming smartphone but it also functions like a normal smartphone, with specs similar to a top range. So yes, expect to pay a heavy price to get. In the box, you get the Asus ROG Phone 6 smartphone, a 65W power charger, a black USB Type-C cable, and a hard plastic cover. After all, that, let’s what this phone has to offer.
What’s to Like
Impressive Battery Life
There are so many reasons to be impressed by the battery life of the Asus ROG Phone 6. Firstly, it comes with a large 6000mAh battery. The bigger the battery, the longer the battery life. Second, upon moderate use, such as web browsing, making and receiving calls, viewing and editing pictures and videos, the Asus Phone 6 dropped to 20% after 16 hours.
Next is the charging speed. Thanks to the 65W charger included, I was able to charge the phone from 0 to 100% in less than 45 minutes. Those are really impressive numbers. Just a few things to note. When gaming, the Asus phone drains more battery power. No wireless and no reverse charging here. And if you start using one of the many Asus phone accessories, the battery will also drain more.
Overall. Long battery life. Great charging speed. No wireless charging. Battery score: 4.8/5.
Impressive Design
Here are the reasons why we love the design of the Asus ROG Phone 6. Firstly, the phone’s screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, which is a pretty tough glass. So if you drop it by accident, the screen won’t crack or shatter.
Next, the phone comes with a curved, smooth, and frosted glass back that feels comfortable and also looks good with a smaller RGB lighting display. The back does feel slippery but luckily, the box includes a lightweight, hard plastic cover to help with the grip and further protection.
The Phantom Black Asus ROG Phone 6.
The third thing is the phone comes in two colors: Phantom Black and Storm White. There’s also IPX4 splash resistance but not water or dust resistance. So don’t go dropping the phone into the water just to test it, but a few splashes won’t hurt. Overall. Good glass protection. Stunning frosted back with RGB lighting. Splash resistance. Nice phone colors. Design score: 4.4/5
Lots of Cool Accessories
There are a number of accessories that are available for the ROG Phone 6. The Aero Active Cooler is an attachment that helps to cool down the phone during gaming sessions. Next, there are two wireless earphones called ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro and ROG Cetra True Wireless. Then lastly there are two headphones called the ROG Delta 5 Wireless and the ROG Delta 5 Core.
The accessories include the Aero Active Cooler 6, ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro, ROG Cetra True Wireless, ROG Delta 5 Wireless, and the ROG Delta 5 Core
There are even more accessories for the older models which may work with the ROG Phone 6 but sadly they are sold separately. If you like gaming a lot it’s recommended you get the Aero Active Cooler 6, not that the ROG Phone 6 doesn’t have a cooling system.
Solid Gaming Performance
The Asus ROG Phone 6 comes with an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Then with memory, you can get 12GB or 16GB of RAM, which helps to enhance the performance of the smartphone.
Then with the storage, you can get 256GB or 512GB. All this with a large 6.78-inch display that includes a 165Hz refresh rate, which also optimizes the performance of the smartphone.
Testing the smartphone I was really impressed with the smoothness as you transition from apps, webpages, and even menus with each swipe. The gaming performance is also impressive with stunning-looking graphics and smooth gameplay.
While the smartphone does heat up during long gaming sessions, my fingers didn’t feel uncomfortable as the main heat is managed at the center where the processor is located.
The back view of the Asus ROG Phone 6.
If you have the extra cash you can get the Aero Active Cooler 6 which helps to cool the smartphone dropping the temperature by 3ºC. It also has more features such as button triggers and a stand to place the phone on a flat surface, but it’s bulky.
Overall, the performance is overall excellent with ROG Phone 6. Not only optimized for daily routine tasks but for gaming as well. The heat is well managed but you can get the Aero Active Cooler 6 attachment to cool even more. Performance score: 5/5
Stunning Display
The Asus ROG Phone 6 comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display from Samsung, with Full HD, 2448 x 1080 screen resolution, HD+ support, and a 165Hz refresh rate.
One would expect the new gaming smartphone to come with higher quality or even a 4K display at its current price but the only upgrade from its predecessor is the increase in refresh rate, making it one of the best choice gaming smartphones now.
The display offers an impressive screen-quality experience. The colors are vibrant and accurate, perfect for gaming, and viewing HD pictures, photos, and videos. The brightness is great as well. You get up to 800 nits. Overall, impressive display. Improved refresh rate. Good brightness. Display score: 4.6/5
Decent Photos & Great Videos
Speaking of stunning photos and videos, the Asus ROG Phone 6 comes with a rear triple camera which is made up of a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro camera. The front-facing camera comes with a 12MP camera. The ROG Phone 6 can record up to 8K videos at up to 30fps, 4K videos at up to 60fps, and Full HD videos at 60fps.
The main camera takes decent photos and pictures. There’s a fair amount of detail, good contrast, and good color accuracy. Taking pictures using the main camera in low light, look equally decent with the night mode switching on automatically. The not-so-good side of the camera package is the ultrawide and macro camera option. The pictures look average, with good colors but a noticeable loss of detail, and sharpness.
The Strom White and Phantom Black Asus ROG Phone 6.
Luckily, the front-facing camera takes impressive pictures for those who love taking selfies, and the video quality of recorded clips looks impressive equally. There are a few features missing that other top-tier phones have yet are still impressive.
Overall. The ROG Phone 6 takes impressive pictures using the main camera, great selfies using the front-facing camera, and good quality videos. The ultrawide and macro pictures are not so good. Stick to using the main camera to take pictures and videos, and selfies too. Camera score: 3.6/5
Good Software to Control & Optimize Gaming
The ROG Phone 6 runs with Android 12 OS, and all games and apps are available through the Google Play store. The common apps are available as usual, but the games you install will be available through a user interface called Armory Crate.
It gives the phone a whole new ‘gamers’ theme (and wallpaper change) if I put it lightly, as well as an optional X-mode upon which when activated, it switches the phone to performance. You can also use it to control phone accessories, find other games, and gain access to the ROG community online.
Another app is called Game Genie, where you can create your own gaming profile, especially graphic settings, set or map keys, crosshairs, connect console controllers, etc. The list is endless. One feature I’m impressed with is that it can help to connect the phone to your HD TV using an HDMI adapter and play games like a console.
Overall. Good operating system. Better software to optimize gaming, control phone accessories, and the overall look and feel of the ROG Phone 6. Software score: 4.5/5
What’s Not to Like
Expensive
Starting with the entry model (which includes 12GB RAM and 256GB storage), you are looking at spending between US$900 – US$1000. Alternatively, if you want a more powerful model, which is the 16GB RAM 512GB storage, you’re looking at paying just over US$1200.
Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 6 handset comes at a high cost but you get a relatively large internal storage for games, apps, photos, movies, and music, and a refined software experience.
Verdict
Like it or not, this is a great smartphone for gaming. It has all the software and features, great battery life, stunning display and design, and great gaming performance, worthy to be this year’s top mobile gaming device. It is not for everyone though, as the high price, and the camera package will drive people to look elsewhere. Yet, be that as it may, this is an improved ROG Phone 5.
The front and back view of the Phantom Black Asus ROG Phone 6.
Should you buy it? Well, if you love gaming on the go, and want a powerful smartphone that has good battery life, then get the Asus ROG Phone 6. If you want a cheaper smartphone with wireless charging and great camera features, this is not the phone for you.
So what do you think of this amazing gaming smartphone? Does the Asus ROG Phone 6 appeal to you? Are you looking to upgrade your current ROG Phone 5 smartphone? If you’re inclined to then add your comments and questions below. I look forward to hearing from you. So what’s next? If you’ve decided you want the Asus ROG Phone 6, then click here or the button above, to see your purchasing options for getting the new Asus ROG Phone 6.
Are you tired of buying an expensive smartphone yet you have no idea how to use its many complex features? Isn’t it better you get yourself a cheaper and simple-to-use smartphone? Let me show you the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, one of the newest and most affordable smartphones to come this year. But is it really worth your time? Let’s see more on this review.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Front & back view of the Graphire Gray Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Power charger, headphone jack & microSD slot available
Acceptable quality main camera
Low price
Reason not to Buy
Limited video recording capabilities
Mediocre performance
Poor quality ultrawide camera & night mode
No 5G network capabilities
Limited features from MIUI 13
Overview
So what is this Xiaomi Redmi Note 11? It’s a budget-midrange smartphone that is part of the Redmi Note 11 series and is a predecessor to the Redmi Note 10. From first observation, it comes with a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p screen resolution. At the back, there’s a 50MP quad-camera with four camera lenses and a back panel with a matte plastic finish.
Looking inside the Note 11, there’s a Snapdragon 680 4G processor with an Adreno GPU, RAM ranging from 4GB up to 6GB, storage ranging from 64GB to 128GB, and a large battery 5000mAh battery. The model starts from 64GB storage with 4GB RAM all the way up to the top 128GB storage with 6GB RAM. As you unbox, you will find a lot of things inside, that includes the following:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone
33W charger
A transparent protective phone cover
A soft plastic screen protector
USB-C cable
Ejector pin
Quick user guide
It’s great that they include a phone charger and a protective phone cover.
What We Like
Good design & durable
The design of the Redmi Note 11 is impressive. It doesn’t even look like a budget smartphone. It weighs less than 200g so it’s light to handle, the matte finish feels comfortable on the hand, and comes in an array of colors, such as Pearl White, Star Blue, and Graphite Gray. With durability, the Redmi Note 11 comes with a great build and tough glass protection but comes with an IP53 rating which means it’s dust and splash protection, not water-proof, not dust-proof.
Front, side & back view of the Star Blue Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
Gorgeous display
The 6.43-inch display is massive and looks superb thanks to the AMOLED screen technology. The crystal clear 1080 x 2400 screen resolution, the good brightness and vivid colors, and the 90Hz refresh rate all contribute to the stunning screen quality you can expect from the Redmi Note 11. Expect smooth scrolling between menus, a detailed view of colorful HD images, and equally detailed HD movies. No HDR support, but overall, the screen looks stunning.
Great battery life
The next thing we like is the battery life. You get a massive 5000mAh battery that can power up the phone the whole day on a single charge and even more hours on moderate use. The phone comes with a 33W charger that can charge up the phone from 0 to 100% in a little over an hour. It’s good that you get a charger on the purchase though, and the battery life is the least of your worries. No wireless charging but that’s expected when you get a budget phone.
Acceptable main camera
The smartphone comes with a quad-lens rear camera that is made up of a 50MP wide lens, an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth lens. For those who like taking selfies, the phones come with a single 13MP wide lens that’s good enough for video calls and of course taking selfies. In terms of photo quality, they look good. Could be better but are acceptable.
Low budget price
Since it’s a budget phone, expect to pay less than US$300 for the Redmi Note 11. That’s a great price if you ask me. If you click on the link now you can see it for yourself.
What We Don’t Like
Limited network capabilities
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is only available with 4G network capabilities. This means no 5G network capabilities like other standard 5G budget smartphones of today.
Mediocre performance
There are so many reasons not to like the performance of the Redmi Note 11. Firstly, it comes with an older Snapdragon processor released in late 2021. It performs well but it comes with a number of limits, such as it only supports 1080p video recordings and supports 4G network capabilities. Next, the Adreno GPU is equally outdated, but it can run games. But the benchmark scores are not looking too good. So that says a lot about gaming performance.
Back & side view of the Graphite Gray Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
No 4K video recording
One of the worse things with the Redmi Note 11 in the camera department is that you can only record 1080p videos. No 4K video recording feature here, thanks to the limiting features you get from the Snapdragon processor chip.
Disappointing ultra-wide & night mode
As for the camera, the Redmi Note 11 takes acceptable photos during the day. Digital zoom also looks okay. However, it fails with the ultrawide camera and in low-light areas. Ultrawide photos don’t look very good as the photos show a loss of color and lacking detail. If you like taking photos, stick to taking them during the day using the main camera option.
Missing features from the MIUI 13 OS
If that’s not enough, the MIUI 13 OS is missing a few widgets that are not available in other current smartphones. The reason is that the OS is based on Android 11 which is also outdated. Let’s hope in the future there will be an update to fix the current OS issues.
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 is a budget smartphone. It’s well designed with good durability, has a great quality screen, good battery life, lots of accessories and features upon purchase, and comes at a good budget price. Unfortunately, the smartphone falls flat with the overall limits in performance, lacking in camera quality, limited video features, and network capabilities.
It’s hard to recommend the Redmi Note 11 because it’s a budget smartphone and it does come with limitations. Another reason is that the cons outweigh the pros, which to me, the major con is the lack of performance, which is a shame. Should you buy it?
Bottom line, if you’re looking for a smartphone for limited or moderate use like making or taking calls, or web browsing and video streaming on Youtube or Netflix, then yes. I recommend you get the Redmi Note 11. But if you want a smartphone that has the latest specs and features, like a 5G network, and good software experience, and a good camera, then, No. I suggest you look elsewhere.
Now it’s your turn. What are your thoughts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone? How has your experience been thus far? Please comment below with answers or even more questions. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. And if you have a good feeling about this phone, don’t ignore it. Take advantage of the price on offer and purchase it now, by clickinghere or clicking on the button on the top of the review.
When I first heard of the Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, I imagined a gaming phone with top hardware similar to other top gaming phones from top brands. But was blown away because of its great features, like great performance, battery life, and the amazing price of the phone. If you don’t believe me, then check out my review of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition smartphone.
Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
All design colors from Shadow Black, Ice-Chop, Silver-Wing Gray and AMG F1
This is the Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, the gaming smartphone that comes with a 6.67-inch OLED 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 64 MP triple camera lens, and a flashy design that makes it look unique and authentic.
Under the hood, it includes a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, 8 or 12 GB of RAMset, 128 or 256GB of storage, and a large 4700mAh battery. All this runs on an MIUI 13 based on the Android 12 OS. In the box, you get the Redmi K50 GE smartphone, a USB-C cable, a 120W phone charger, a quick-start guide, and a plastic phone cover.
What we like
Unique Design
The design is flashy but overall nice to look at. It looks unique with its two-color variants at the rear, especially the blue. If you’re looking for a more simple, casual color scream then the silver and back are more for you. It’s protected by a strong Gorilla Glass Victus in front, with a glass back, and encased with an aluminum frame.
Overall, the design looks great and caters to all who want either something flashy or a more casual look. The Redmi K50 GE is available in four flashy colors: Ice-Chop Blue, Silver-Wing Gray, Shadow Black, and a color called the “AMG F1”.
Rear side view of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
Stunning Display
The display is large at 6.67 inches. It comes with an OLED Full HD screen resolution, good brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate. You can expect some stunning visuals in great detail, good color accuracy, and smooth performance as you glide your finger between menus.
Fast Performance
The Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is a gaming phone after, so yes, it has to perform at its peak when it comes to gaming. And yes it does. The graphics look awesome here. The Adreno 730 GPU really shows off the graphics of games with clear, detailed, and great color accuracy. The gameplay is also fast and snappy thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. The phone does get hot after prolonged gaming sessions but is controlled by a cooling system
Decent Camera
The overall camera takes decent pictures and videos. The main 64MP camera takes stunning photos taking great detail and color. The ultrawide camera looks okay but not as detailed as the main camera. Portraits come out great as well especially if you like taking selfies. The K50 GE records up to 4K videos at 60fps, which looks great overall and the selfie as well takes great videos as well.
Battery Life
The Redmi K50 GE smartphone comes with a 4700mAh battery that supports fast charging. Included in the box is a 120W charger that can charge up the phone from 0 to 100% in less than 25 minutes. Now that’s fast charging compared to other brands. No worries about battery life because you
Price
This top-performance gaming smartphone has all the specs of other top brands. The starting price of the Redmi K50 GE (8GB RAM, 128GB) ranges between US$500 and US$550. It’s quite expensive but not as high as other top-brand gaming smartphones. That’s great value, making it one of the least expensive gaming smartphones.
Other Features
Other features to mention. First, the pop-up magnetic gaming trigger buttons sit on the right side of the phone. There’s a switch that makes the triggers pop up whenever you are ready for gaming. It’s no gaming smartphone if it doesn’t have those button triggers. Next are the JBL-powered stereo speakers that deliver good decent sound.
What we don’t like
There is no headphone jack included, no microSD slot to expand storage, and no water resistance so it’s not a good idea to immerse it into water. The highest storage available is 256GB, so no 512GB or 1TB models.
Verdict
At this great price, you get the awesome Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, with a good-looking display, fast and snappy performance for daily use and gaming, long battery life and takes good overall photos and videos. The design is a nice touch, but not everyone will find it appealing. And let’s not forget you get a 120W phone charger in the box.
Front view of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition
Most smartphones nowadays don’t have the headphone jack and microSD slot, especially the top smartphones. But since the movement is Bluetooth-connected earphones and access to online cloud storage it’s not really a bad thing.
Yet overall, the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is in line to be one of the best gaming smartphones ever released this year, and one I definitely recommend to all gamers who like to game on the go.
Close-off
So if you are a gamer, and gaming is your thing, and don’t wanna spend too much more, then the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition is the gaming smartphone for you. Thank you for checking out my review of this awesome gaming smartphone. If you have any comments to add, or questions to ask, then leave them below and I will answer them as soon as possible.
So you’ve seen the review and like what the Redmi K50 offers. Don’t waste any more time. Click here or click the button on top to find out more, see what is on offer, and buy it if you so desire.
Have you wasted hundreds of dollars, or even euros on top flagship smartphones only to use not even half of their features? Do you want an affordable one that’s simple to use and costs you less? If so, welcome. You’ve come to the right place. Let me introduce to you the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone. It’s affordable, fast, and lasts days on a single charge. But is it worth your money? Let’s find out more about this smartphone from this review.
So what is this so-called Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone? Well, It’s a mid-range smartphone that comes with a gorgeous 6.5-inch touchscreen with a teardrop front-facing camera on top. On the back, it includes a quad-camera lens with a flash and a hard plastic back cover. All are encased in a hard plastic frame.
Rear view of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Inside, the Galaxy A53 is the 8-core Exynos processor powered by a large 5000mAh battery. You can choose from the 128GB storage 4GB RAM model, up to the 256GB storage 8GB model. Did I mention you can expand storage using microSD? I guess not. Well, the A53 includes an optional microSD slot to increase your storage. So what do you inside the box? Well, you get the Galaxy A53 smartphone, the quick user guide, the ejector pin, and the USB-Type C charger cable. No charger.
What we like
Good Battery Setup
So the Galaxy A53 comes with a large 5000mAh battery that gives you a battery life of up to 4 days and 17 hours on moderate use on a single charge. That’s pretty good if you think about it.
Good Performance
The Galaxy A53 performs great overall. As you navigate and move between menus with your finger, it feels smooth and really snappy. Overall, the A53 performs well and is a good device for daily use. If you like to play mobile games then the A53 is also for you. The overall graphics and gameplay on 3D games look and feel decent for a quick gaming session.
Display and Design
The Galaxy A53 comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution. Overall, the display looks stunning. The screen delivers good quality HD images and videos in stunning detail, with vibrant colors, and good accuracy. In terms of the phone design, it looks good overall with a good choice of colors for you to choose from. The build material used is plastic but it’s very durable with the tough Gorilla glass in front, and the water/dust resistance.
Other Features
The Galaxy A53 has other great features worth mentioning. Firstly, the smartphone has an IP67 rating meaning that it is water and dust-resistant. The last feature is the smartphone includes a MicroSD slot which means that you can expand your storage by inserting a nano SD card.
Front and Back view of the Blue Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Good camera
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone comes with a 4-sensor main camera that includes:
64MP (f/1.8) wide camera
12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide camera
5MP (f/2.4) macro camera
5MP (f/2.4) depth camera
Overall, the photos from the main camera look decent. The detail is good, colors look bright, and vibrant, especially from taking day photos. Switch to the 64MP camera, and the photos look much finer and sharper.
For video recording, the Galaxy A53 delivers 1080p videos at 30 to 60 fps (frames per second), and 4K quality videos at 30 fps. The overall quality is good. The videos are in good detail, especially from 1080p videos at 60 fps.
Do you like taking selfies? Good cos this phone comes with a 32MP (f/2.2) wide camera and videos up to 4K quality videos at 30 fps. As for the photos and videos, they look decent overall with good detail.
Although the camera produces great photos and videos, the zoom function is there but loses detail after 2x. And nighttime photos are lacking in detail. But I guess there are compromises if you decide to get a mid-range smartphone.
What we don’t like
Slower Battery Charge
The Galaxy A53 may have a large battery, a good battery life, and supports fast charging, but the charging speed isn’t that great. Charging the A53 smartphone, you are looking at a full charge, from zero to 100%, taking roughly 1 hour 30 minutes using a 25W charger. It’s not bad but compared to other charging speeds on other phones like let’s say a Galaxy S22 smartphone, on a 25W charger, it takes roughly 1 hour to fully charge. Maybe because it’s a mid-range smartphone.
High Price
The Galaxy A53 comes with a price range between US$330 (R5000) and US$450 (R6999). That’s starting from the 4GB 128GB base model, which is still a good performer. But I recommend getting the 6GB 128GB model as it has good memory and there is always the option to increase storage with a microSD. If you want to consider alternatives because of the price, then try the Galaxy S20 FE or the Redmi Note 9S. They are much cheaper, have decent performance, and have great battery life as well.
Front & side view of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
No Phone Charger
Nowadays it’s normal for Samsung to not offer a charger and headphones when you buy any Galaxy smartphone. Even iPhone does not as well, but you can use your older charge or purchase a new one.
Verdict
So what can I say about the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G? Well, it’s a great mid-range smartphone overall. The design is flashy and stylish. The display produces great views. The camera takes great daytime photos and videos. The performance is solid and it has great battery life. I like that it comes with an expandable storage slot too. With these great features, it’s a smartphone worth recommending.
But let’s not forget. It’s a mid-range smartphone, so the phone will come with compromises. To me, the price may be high but it’s a fair price for what you are getting. If it’s expensive or above your budget, then consider looking at alternatives.
Front & rear view of the White Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Is it worth your money? I most definitely think so. Is it the best mid-range smartphone ever? Nope. Not really. It does have good specs but not enough to be the best. If you want a simple yet trendy smartphone that can do most of what other top-range smartphones can do, then the Galaxy A53 is for you.
Wow. That was a lot, I know. But I hope you have a pretty good idea of the good and the not-so-good features, and things you can do with the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G smartphone. If you’ve decided to try this mid-range smartphone, why not click HERE or the button above to find out more, such as the price and purchase options? But before you do that, I would like to know your thoughts on the Galaxy A53, after reading the review. Is it worth your money? Do you like the features on offer? If you have any questions or views, please comment on the post below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thinking of getting yourself the new Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus smartphone? If you’re looking for more info before you buy, then you’ve come to the right place. It promises to be better than the Samsung S22 and older Samsung S21 Plus. Does it really meet up to your expectations? Let’s find out more from the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Front and rear view of the Phantom Black Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by) | Fingerprint (under the display, ultrasonic) | Colors: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream
Reason to Buy
Larger 6.6-inch screen
Larger 4500 mAh battery
Faster & better performance
Nice range of colors
Great camera features
Reason to Avoid
Pricey
Same design as the predecessor
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is the next entry into the S22 series of smartphones. It comes with a 6.6-inch Full-HD display, with 1080p screen resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Each S22 Plus either comes with 128GB 8GB or 256GB 8GB. It also includes a 50MP Triple-lens camera to take high-quality pictures and 8K videos, a large 4500 mAh battery, and a good collection of colours such as Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, and Green (more trendy color options when ordering online).
So what do you get in the box? You get the:
S22 Plus smartphone
Quick start user guide
USB Type-C cable
Ejector tool
Phone chargers are sold separately.
What We Like
Gorgeous Display
Firstly, there’s the large 6.6-inch display with Full HD and a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling the S22 Plus menus smoother. The screen looks amazing. It has good color accuracy with crisp, and sharp images and clear HD videos. It really looks good, although the same screen tech as the S21 Plus but a little brighter.
Large Battery
Next, the phone is powered by a 4500 mAh battery that supports fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse charging. Upon testing, we have concluded that the phone’s battery life goes up to 4 days and 1 hour on moderate usage. Not bad for the S22 Plus.
All the colours available for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Phone Colors
There’s a great range of colours to choose from when purchasing the S22 Plus. Even more of them are available on the Samsung website upon purchase. At retail colors are Phantom Black, White, Green, Pink Gold, and Green. The others are Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, and Cream which are online available for purchase on the Samsung website.
Fast Performance
The Samsung S22 range of smartphones is running the same processing 4nm chip, with European countries getting the Exynos 2200 with the Xclipse 920 GPU, and the rest of the world getting the Snapdragon 8 Gen chip with the Adreno 730 GPU. Compared to the S21 Plus, which includes a 5nm chip, the S22 Plus has a better, and faster chip which improves the overall performance.
Triple Camera Upgrade
Lastly, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has a new camera setup with a 50 MP wide camera, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and a 10 MP telephoto camera with 3 times optical zoom, which is an upgrade from the S21 Plus of 12 MP. Expect even more good quality pictures and videos here which upon testing the S22 Plus produces excellent high-quality pictures are video.
What We Don’t Like
High Price
If you’re looking to buy this phone expect to pay a lot of money for it. The S22 Plus starts at the price range of between US$749 – US$1000. That’s a steep price. So start saving up some money now or get the Samsung S22 or the Samsung S21 Plus. Check out my reviews.
The back and side view of the Pink Gold Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Phone Design
The S22 Plus uses the same design as the older S21 Plus, which still looks good. The different new colors also add to the flare as well but in the end, there’s no big change in the design department. If the design is more your thing then rather look at the new S22 Ultra, which has a whole new design in the S22 series.
Verdict
Phantom Black Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
In many ways, the Samsung S22 Plus is a great phone. Compared to the S22, it comes with a bigger display, and a bigger battery that delivers longer battery life, and better performance. Making it the upgraded and more powerful Samsung S22.
Compared to the older Samsung S21 Plus, the S22 Plus takes the cake thanks to the upgraded camera features and the overall better smartphone performance. Everything else leaves us consumers asking questions.
Let me explain. The S21 Plus has a bigger screen which is not really an issue (as it produces the same high-quality display), and it also has a bigger 4800 mAh battery, which means it has more battery life. For this sake, I would recommend you get or keep your existing S21 Plus. For the performance and the camera features, I recommend you get the new S22 Plus. It all depends on what works for you. Not to forget to mention how expensive it is now.
If the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is not your expected smartphone of choice, then look at and consider these great alternatives: iPhone 13 Pro; Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus; and theSamsung Galaxy S21 FE. But if this is most definitely your smartphone of choice, click hereto find out how to purchase it
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Nowadays we all wonder if it’s a good idea to change our smartphones every single year, as newer and better ones are released with better specs every time. But if consistency is more to your liking, and also sticking to your preferences, then switching from the Galaxy S21 to the new Samsung Galaxy S22 phone is a great idea.
Why do you ask? Well, the Galaxy S22 promises to deliver better performance, a better camera, and a better display than its predecessor. The thing is there are usually slight improvements which one begins to question if it’s worth the buy or not. To answer that, let’s look at the review of the Samsung Galaxy S22.
Samsung Galaxy S22
Front and back view of the green Samsung Galaxy S22 phone
Specs
Display
6.1 inches, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak), 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable, fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, fast wireless charging 15W, reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Colors
Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, (Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, and Cream available online purchase)
Misc
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame; Single or Dual Nano Sim; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins); weighs 168g
The Samsung Galaxy S22 phone is the new entry-level model in the S22 series, which consists of two other models: Galaxy S22 Plus, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. The phone comes with a 6.1-inch display, with a 10MP teardrop camera at the top, and a 3-camera sensor at the back. It also includes a strong glass front and back with an aluminium frame. The design of the Galaxy S22 is taken from the Galaxy S21, which still looks awesome. Great colors too.
Inside it comes with the latest and fastest Snapdragon or Exynos processor (depending on whichever region in the world you’re in), with 8GB of RAM, storage starting from 128GB up to 256GB, and a 3700mAh battery. What you get inside the box is the Galaxy S22 5G smartphone, a quick start guide, an ejection pin, and a USB Type-C data cable. No earphones. No charger.
What’s to Like
The colors available with the Samsung Galaxy S22 phone
There’s so much to like about the new Samsung Galaxy S22 phone. Firstly. It’s fast. What I mean is, that it comes with a fast processing chip. Not only can it handle normal daily phone functions but also smooth scrolling between menus and website browsing.
Secondly. It comes with durable features such as a stronger glass front and back, water and dust resistance, and a strong aluminium frame. Next is the design. Sure the design is not the wow factor with entry models these days but the choice of colours, namely Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold, and Phantom Black makes the phone look good. I prefer the Phantom Black.
Next is the camera. There are some improvements for you to note: 1) a 50MP wide camera; 2) enhanced picture quality for nighttime; 3) 3x optical zoom, and 4) video recordings at up to 8K quality. The S22 produces great pictures overall with excellent detail and lively colors. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 comes with great new features from the fast processor, to enhanced durability, to the camera features.
What’s not to Like
Front and rear view of phantom black Samsung Galaxy S22 phone
The Samsung S22 comes with a smaller 6.1-inch display. Some of you may not like that, but the specs and technology are pretty much no different from the Samsung S21. So expect a similar quality display that delivers stunning views.
The S22 comes with a smaller 3700mAh battery. Normally, you would expect a shorter battery life, and that would normally be the case. Yet still, you get a decent amount of battery life (up to 3,5 days on moderate usage). The problem is that other phones provide a bigger battery that offers even more battery life.
Lastly, there’s no drastic change in the design from the previous Galaxy S21. It looks the same. So if you’re expecting a drastic design, it’s not here. Luckily the colors make the phone look good.
Overall, if the smaller battery, the smaller screen, and the design don’t appeal to you then try the older Galaxy S21 or the newer and improved Galaxy S22 Plus. Yet the Galaxy S22 is still a solid smartphone.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S22 phone is indeed the updated version of the Galaxy S21. The new features and improvements are there but are not groundbreaking, and innovative. I would say that Samsung is sticking to what works for this market segment, and maintaining consistency, which is a challenge in the consumer electronics market.
The only major thing worth noting is the drop in battery size to 3700mAh. The others are just minor faults that are easily overcome thanks to the overall phone’s quality features. That’s why I don’t recommend the Galaxy S22 for its battery life.
But everything else is still intact. I’m talking about the fast performance, the good camera features, and the excellent quality display. All these contribute to the overall improvements of the new Samsung Galaxy S22 phone. That’s why I recommend it.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022 has finally arrived. With its hot new design and upgraded specs, it hopes to finish first place in the race against many other top-range smartphones. Speaking of other top-range smartphones, is better than its predecessor? Is it really as great as we hope it to be? Before we can truly say that, let’s check out my review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Front and back view of the green Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | 229 g (8.04 oz) | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
CPU & GPU
Octa-core, Exynos 2200 (4 nm) – Europe, Qualcomm SM8450 / Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) – International | Xclipse 920 GPU – Europe / Adreno 730 – International
Quad camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video | features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | up to 8K@24fps video, HDR10+
FRONT CAMERA & VIDEO
Single-camera | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | features Dual video call, Auto-HDR | up to 4K@30/60fps video
BATTERY
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Fast charging 45W | Fast wireless charging 15W | Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
MISC
COLORS – Phantom Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Sky Blue | CONNECTIVITY – Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Bluetooth 5.2 | USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | features IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | features Stylus, 2.8ms latency (Bluetooth integration) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
(Source: gsmarena.com)
Reason to Buy
Note 20 successor
Stunning design
Includes S Pen
Battery life is pretty good
Great camera features with great zoom
Great looking display
Fast performance
Reason to Avoid
A tall 6.8-inch smartphone that may not fit in your pocket
Expensive
Slower fast charge
Less battery life than predecessor
Overview
I’m surprised that Samsung didn’t call this new top-tier smartphone a Note S22 (or something similar) because it definitely looks like one. I’m sure they have their reasons, but I guess they like the name ‘Ultra’, so they sticking to it. This is the top-range smartphone in the Galaxy S22 series. This one also comes with most of the top features and specs, just like the Galaxy S21 Ultra did last year in the S21 series.
On the outside, you will see a 6.8-inch display, with a single teardrop 40MP camera. At the back, there’s the 108MP main camera with four lenses to take pictures and videos. The exterior is covered in a tough glass covering back and front and encased in an aluminum frame. There’s also a new slot at the bottom section of the phone where you can pull out the S Pen. Pretty neat.
Under the hood, is an 8-core 5G processor from Exynos or Snapdragon (region depending), a range choice of 8GB or 12GB of memory, and a range choice of 128GB to 1TB of storage. What you get in the box is the S22 Ultra smartphone, the S Pen stylus, a USB-Type C data cable, and an ejection pin. No brick charger plug and no earphones. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022 has some good specs that rival the other top-range smartphones in the market today. but what makes it tick? What do we like about this phone?
What’s to Like
Stunning design
Includes S Pen
Battery life is pretty good
Great camera features with great zoom functionality
Great looking display
Fast performance
Green, white, phantom black, and red Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022
We like the design of the S22 Ultra, even though it looks and feels like Samsung’s previous Note models. I guess you can say this is the new ‘Note S22’. It comes with round edges on the side, giving it a more premium look. It’s covered with tough glass and a strong aluminum frame exterior to improve durability. The phone includes 7 choices of colors to choose from. Overall. Great new design. Nice choice of colors. Great durability.
Performance-wise, the S22 Ultra comes with the latest performance chips. As expected, the display moves seamlessly and smoother, with fast loading of apps, a fast load of web browsing, and an attractive user interface. From testing and benchmarking, the performance is fast, fluid, and smooth, which has become a standard top-range feature for top-tier smartphones.
Battery life is pretty good with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Upon testing, at moderate use, you’re looking at about 4 days and 12 hours before the battery runs flat. That’s pretty good battery life. Next is the display. So the S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1440p FHD+ screen resolution. You can’t help but be amazed.
The screen comes with good brightness, displaying detailed and sharp images and video, and good color accuracy. It makes it a joy to look at high-quality videos and images. Overall. Stunning display. In terms of the camera, the overall experience has been wonderful. During the day the pictures on a normal wide camera are detailed, with bright colors and great detail. The ultrawide images are good but there is some loss of detail.
The zoom function, however, is a great feature. you can zoom up to 3 times or even 10 times and the image quality still looks great. At low light, the camera takes stunning pictures with excellent detail. For video recording, the S22 Ultra can record up to 8K videos at 24fps. If you’re worried about storage then 4K videos are better off or FHD as they are even more smooth and more detailed. Overall. Impressive pictures and videos.
What’s not to Like
A tall 6.8-inch smartphone that may not fit in your pocket
Slower fast charge
Less battery life than predecessor
The Samsung S22 Ultra comes with stunning features, but there are a few things that we must note about it. So here’s a list of what we don’t like about this phone.
Front and side view of the sky-blue Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022
The S22 Ultra is a nice and tall phone. But it may be too large to fit in your pocket. If you like keeping it stored safely in your pocket, then this phone is not for you. Rather get a separate pouch to keep it safely stored on you. The battery life may be great with the S22 Ultra smartphone but the charging speed isn’t. With a 25W charger, in 30 minutes the phone is charged 61%, whereas with a 45W charger the phone is charged 60%. Not much difference there. It’s just disappointing that a 45W charger performs this way as we expected a faster charge speed than the 25W.
Sticking to the battery life, with the S22 Ultra you can get a good 4 days and 12 hours of battery life, whereas with the older S21 Ultra, on moderate use, you can get up to 4 days and 18 hours of battery life. You may be thinking it’s only a few hours difference but a few hours difference goes a long way.
Verdict
Front and back view of the white Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022
All I can say is, well done Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is by far the best-looking, best-performing, and best features smartphone of 2022 so far. If this phone is the apple of your eye, or you plan to get it any time soon, then you’ve made a great choice. It would be nice to know there’s a 45W charger out there that outperforms the existing 25W charger in terms of charge speed. And the battery life difference between the S22 Ultra and the S21 Ultra may not seem much but it helps to have more. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a great smartphone to buy. I highly recommend it. Get it now, while stocks last.
There are other great alternatives out there like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. It’s last year’s model, but still the best. There’s also the older Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. It’s 2 years older but a lot cheaper. Click on the links to check out my reviews. Thanks for checking out my review of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 2022. If you have questions, or you wish to leave a comment, please do so below. So if you like what you see, click here to check more, and experience one of the best smartphones of 2022.
It’s official. The specs are set and the new Samsung Galaxy S22 5G smartphone is scheduled to be released, along with the other top-tier S22 models in the series. It’s currently in production, set for a release date early this year. Those rocking the Galaxy S21 smartphones may be wondering if the new S22 smartphones are worth the purchase. This article here aims to bring to light the similarities and differences between them in hopes to see if the new Galaxy S22 is worth the buy.
In early 2021, Samsung released the Galaxy S21 smartphone. This year, with a scheduled date of the end of February 2022, Samsung will release the next Samsung Galaxy S22. The Galaxy S21 came with some interesting specs, such as a large screen, a new smartphone design, fast performance, good battery life, and a good triple-lens camera that is able to take good pictures and videos.
The Galaxy S22, however, promises to beat the current S21, with even more interesting specs and features, such as a better camera, longer battery life, faster performance, etc. If you have a Galaxy S21 and feel you need to change, let this article help you decide if it’s worth changing to the newer Galaxy S22. We’ll explore the main notable features and compare them to see which one is best for you.
Display
With the display, there’s a difference in sizes. The Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, whereas the Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED.
Front and Back views of the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The Galaxy S21 has a taller display than the S22, but they both come with a similar 1080p screen, and similar screen technology, which means they both deliver good quality and detailed views. The Galaxy S22, however, comes with an adaptive refresh rate between 10Hz and 120Hz, whereas the S21 comes with an adaptive refresh rate between 48Hz and 120Hz.
What you need to understand here is that the S22 has smoother animations, and smoother scrolling, which also increases the S22’s battery life. The Galaxy S22 may be shorter in size but it also comes with a better adaptive refresh rate that helps to optimize the overall navigation and display quality.
Design
If you compare the design of the Galaxy S21 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, you will notice that they are exactly the same. Same camera positioning. Same button positioning.
Exclusive colors of the Samsung Galaxy S22 when you order online: Sky Blue, Cream, Violet, and Graphite.
The Galaxy S22, however, looks more refined and premium, as it comes with improved Gorilla Glass front and back protection to increase durability, whereas the Galaxy S21 comes with Gorilla Glass Front and plastic back. Then the S22 comes in exciting colors such as the standard Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, and Green. If you purchase the S22 online you get access to other more exotic colors such as Graphite, Cream, Sky Blue, and Violet. In short, Samsung Galaxy S22 5G comes with more choices of colors, has a more premium look, and comes with improved glass protection.
Performance
Looking at the smartphone specs, both the Galaxy S22 and the S21 come with good performance chips, that can help to optimize the speed and performance of the smartphones. The S22, however, will include the latest processing chips upon release from Snapdragon and Exynos. And if it includes a 4nm 8-core processing chip, then it means the S22 will be faster and perform better.
The unique design of the Samsung Galaxy S21.
For now, we cannot say which one is the better performance smartphone just from specs. Until the S22 is reviewed, tested and benchmark scores are taken, then we can compare and say which is the better-performance smartphone.
Battery Life
With battery capacity, the Galaxy S21 comes with a 4000mAh, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G will include a 3700mAh battery pack. The Galaxy S21 comes with a larger battery pack that upon moderate use, can last up to 4 days on one charge. With the improved refresh rate on the S22, which can help preserve battery power, until the S22’s battery life is tested we cannot compare it yet until review.
For now, the idea to include a smaller battery in the Galaxy S22 is not a good one because a smaller battery means shorter battery life. Let’s hope that, upon review, there’ll be other features included in the S22 to help preserve even more battery life.
Camera
The Triple camera layout.
The Galaxy S21 and the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G smartphones have the following similarities:
The rear triple-sensor camera
The 12 MP ultrawide sensor at the rear
The main camera supports 8K video recording
The 10 MP wide sensor at the front camera
The front camera supports 4K video recording
The difference here is that the S22 comes with a 50 MP wide sensor camera, whereas the S21 comes with a 12 MP wide sensor camera. The S22 will come with a 10 MP sensor (will include 3x optical zoom), whereas the Galaxy S21 comes with a 64 MP (includes 3x hybrid zoom).
The camera features are all well and good. They are both capable of taking incredible pictures and videos that are clear, sharp, and detailed. The 3x optical zoom on the S22 will look better than the 3x hybrid zoom on the Galaxy S21 as the zoom quality will look better.
For now, I can say we cannot really compare which one is better off unless we take pictures with either phone and compare picture quality. But the S21 does do a good job of taking great pictures. We hope the S22 can match it or even be better.
Price
The standard choice of colors of the Samsung Galaxy S22, starting from Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold, and Phantom Black.
The starting price for the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G smartphone is US$799. When the Galaxy S21 was released it was in the same price range, but make no mistake, upon release of the Galaxy S22, the S21’s price will drop.
Verdict
The front and rear views of the Phantom White Samsung Galaxy S22.
From what we can see, the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is the better choice of smartphone. From the specs, we expect it to be fast performing, with good camera features that capture detailed pictures and videos, and minor improvements in the design. I also like the different colors available, especially the Phantom Black.
Compared to the present Galaxy S21, the smartphone is taller and has a bigger battery, which means a bigger screen and longer battery life. Yes, they have a lot of similar features but right now it’s too early to say which one is the better smartphone for you. But for now, my money right now is on the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. Because it will be cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G.
Thank you for checking out my article. If you like my post or have questions or comments, please write them down and add them below. If you want to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy S21, then click here to see my review. There’s also the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which is also a great smartphone to see. Click here to see my full review.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the new and improved smartphone made to best its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G. It comes with a better display, better performance, and a better camera package. With all the new features, can it compete with the current smartphone greats? Is it that good of a smartphone? Let’s find out more from this review of the Samsung S21 FE 5G smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main and rear view of the Graphite Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
4500mAh; Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging, USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Misc
Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); NFC; Bixby natural language commands and dictation, Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified).
Reason to Buy
Excellent screen quality & colour accuracy
Superb performance
Great design
Water resistance
Great battery life
Good quality speakers
Excellent camera
OS with great features
Reason to Avoid
Expensive smartphone
No phone charger
No dynamic refresh rate
No headphone jack
No microSD slot
Shorter battery life than predecessor
Overview
Samsung has released another great Galaxy smartphone called the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Compared to the S20 FE 5G, it comes with a 6.4-inch display, a Snapdragon 5G or Exynos 5G processor (depending on which region), and an option to get one of three models that range from 128GB to 256GB internal storage, or the 6GB to 8GB of RAM.
The design matches the current Samsung Galaxy S21/S21 Plus models with a triple camera lens at the rear and a selfie camera in front. It comes with a 4500 mAh battery that supports fast, wireless, and reverse wireless charging. Next are the colours. There are four colors to choose from White, Graphite, Lavender, and Olive.
Overall, this is the new S21 FE smartphone. It has great new features for us to see and explore below. To see my review of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone, click here. For those who don’t know, the FE means the ‘Fan Edition’.
What’s to Like
Excellent screen quality & colour accuracy
The Samsung S21 FE comes with a smaller 6.4-inch dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080p screen resolution. The screen looks great. With sharp, clear, and accurate colours, it’s able to show 1080p pictures and videos very well.
Main and rear view of the White Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Scrolling between apps, the OS interface, and webpages feels smooth with no signs of slowing down or lag. Overall, the S21 FE comes with an excellent-looking display.
Superb performance
The performance is one of the best features of the S21 FE. The international version comes with a Snapdragon SD888 5G chip, which is one of the best in performance. It’s an 8-core chip and includes an Adreno 660 graphics GPU.
You get to choose between three versions: 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage; 8GB of RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB of RAM with 256GB storage. Sadly, there’s no microSD to expand storage. Overall, if you get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, you will have no issues with performance.
Great design
If you look at the overall design of the S21 FE, it looks very similar to the Samsung S21 and S21 Plus models. So don’t too get excited.
Graphite, White, Lavender and Olive colours of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The design colours look awesome. The colours available are White, Graphite, Lavender, and Olive. Overall, Great design.
Great battery life
The S21 FE includes a 4500mAh battery that supports fast charge, reverse charge, and wireless charge. Upon testing with a 25W charger, I managed to get a 50% full charge in 30 minutes. That’s fast charging. Note that it’s not included upon purchase.
With the battery life, if you’re using the S21 FE moderately, i.e. for making and receiving calls, you’re looking at up to four days of battery life. With that said, the S21 FE has got good battery power, comes with numerous charging capabilities, and is capable of lasting you a lot of days.
Excellent camera
The S21 FE comes with a triple camera sensor at the rear of the phone, which consists of 12MP (wide), 12MP (ultrawide), and 8MP (telephoto) camera sensors. With videos, you can record up to 4K videos at 60 frames per second.
Rearview of the Lavender Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
With the front camera, it comes with a single 32MP (wide) sensor and also takes up to 4K videos at 60 frames per second. The main camera takes excellent quality pictures, even in ultrawide mode, zoomed up to 3x optical, and in night mode. The detail is excellent, with great contrasts, taking all the detail, and a fair degree of sharpness. Taking selfies with the S21 FE comes out great with good colours and sharpness.
Other features
Great sound output, thanks to the two speakers on the top behind the screen and at the bottom with a bit of a kick in the bass. The loudspeaker comes out clear but lacks in loudness. Overall, it’s not that loud, nor is it powerful, but the S21 delivers good sound.
What’s not to Like
Expensive smartphone
Expect to pay close to US$700 for the S21 FE smartphone. That really is a high price.
No phone charger
Nowadays if you buy a smartphone, especially a top range, expect not to find a phone charger in the box. You going to have to purchase one separately.
No dynamic refresh rate
It’s great that the S21 FE comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, as it improves the overall phone experience, but with every app, you use it sticks to the same refresh rate. Not that it’s a bad thing, but it ends up shortening the phone’s battery life.
No headphone jack, no microSD slot
Wireless accessories are the way to go nowadays. If you want to listen to music or connect hands-free, then you will have to get a Bluetooth headset or earbuds. If you want more storage space, rather get a better phone than the S21 FE like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. It was more expensive though.
Shorter battery life
Other reviews say the S21 FE will last close to four days of battery life, whereas the S20 FE will last over four and a half days of battery life. Note that they both have a 4500mAh battery, under moderate usage, and with both displays set at 120Hz refresh rate.
Overall, the battery life is not bad for the S21 FE, it’s just that for a newer model you’d expect a better phone with longer battery life. Unless you switch the refresh rate to 60Hz. That will prolong the battery life of the phone.
Verdict
I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone for the following reasons. Firstly, the smooth scrolling and fast performance is excellent. Next, the camera package delivers awesome pictures and video. Thirdly, the good long battery life. And lastly, screen quality and design.
Front and side view of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Yes, it may be expensive, but it’s a powerful smartphone capable, reliable, durable with water resistance and protective glass, and fun to have. If price is a factor, rather wait until it comes down, or you can check out the Galaxy S20 FE or other Samsung Galaxy smartphones.
If you have any questions, comments, or personal opinions about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G or any Samsung Galaxy smartphone in general, you can add them here below, and I will respond to them as soon as possible. So if you like the S21 FE, why not click here to find out more and see what’s more in store for you?
It’s November again. I’m sure there will be a lot of Black Friday smartphone deals this month. I’m sure you will be overwhelmed with what phone to choose from over this period. Allow me to help you. Looking for a budget smartphone? Here’s my choice of the best smartphones to look out for at these Black Friday smartphone deals.
Apple iPhone 11 (64GB)
DISPLAY: 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD | CPU: Apple A13 Bionic | MEMORY: 4GB | BATTERY: 3110 mAh | STORAGE: 64GB | CAMERA: Dual main camera lens; 12MP(wide); 12MP (ultra-wide); front camera 12MP (wide), depth sensor | OS: iOS 13 | WEIGHT: 194g | PRICE: US$ 399.00
The Apple iPhone 11 is still one of the best iPhone smartphones released since 2019. With great performance, good quality display, long battery life, and other great features, it still remains one of the best alternatives compared to the latest smartphones today. If there’s any doubt? It’s just 2 years old. But don’t let the age fool you. It’s still a powerful smartphone that’s worth buying, even today. Click hereto check out my full review.
Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64GB)
DISPLAY: 5.4-inch Super Retina OLED | CPU: Apple A14 Bionic | MEMORY: 4GB | BATTERY: 2777 mAh | STORAGE: 64GB | CAMERA: Dual main camera lens; 12MP(wide); 12MP (ultra-wide); front camera 12MP (wide), depth sensor | OS: iOS 14.1 | WEIGHT: 135g | PRICE: US$ 299.00
The Apple iPhone 12 mini may be small but it comes with lots of potential to be one of the best smartphones for you to own. Still relatively new from its 4th quarter 2020 release, the iPhone 12 Mini comes with a 5.4-inch display that delivers stunning views.
The battery is small but it can deliver over 2 days of battery life when used moderately. Yes, it does have compromises, but it’s one of the better-performance iPhones today that’s available at a good price. So take advantage of this smartphone. Click hereto check out my review and see if it’s worth your while.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (128GB)
DISPLAY: 6.5-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MEMORY: 8GB | BATTERY: 4500 mAh | STORAGE: 128GB | CAMERA: Triple main camera lens, 12MP (wide), 8MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultra-wide); 32MP (wide) front camera | OS: Android 10, One UI 2.5 | WEIGHT: 190g | PRICE: US$ 249.00
With a high refresh rate for smoother scrolling, a gorgeous display, a big battery for long battery life, and a trendy design, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the one to look out for. Released in the 3rd quarter of 2020 its trendy color design, gives it a modern but premium look. Not only that, it packs a punch in performance, takes great pictures, and comes with water and dust resistance. If iPhones are not your picks, then go for the S20 FE smartphone. It’s a cheaper mid-range smartphone with excellent premium features. Click hereto check out my review.
Verdict
There are many more great Black Friday smartphones deals out there, but these few here I feel are worth looking into. They are cheap, come with good performance and other great features. Check out my reviews here to find out more. They may be one or two years old, yet they are still relevant phones to use today. So if you’re in the market for cheaper but great-performance smartphones then these smartphones here are the ones to consider for your next purchase. Best of luck to you on your smartphone journey. Please leave a comment or questions below if you have any.
Hi there! Welcome to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review. This is the middle child of the four siblings in the iPhone 13 series family, but this one closely resembles his big brother, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It comes with a smaller screen and a smaller battery, making it ideal for users who like smaller smartphones. If you’ve been saving up for it, yet are still not too sure if it’s the best choice for you, then come with me, and let’s check out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review.
6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED | 120Hz | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | 1000 nits (HBM) | 1200 nits (peak) | 1170 x 2532 resolution | 19.48:9 aspect ratio | 460ppi | Wide color gamut | True-tone
Chipset, GPU
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Hexa-core (2×3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Storage
128GB | 256GB | 512GB | 1TB
Memory
6GB | NVMe
OS/Software
iOS 15
Battery
3095mAh | Fast charging 23W | 50% in 30 min (advertised) | USB Power Delivery 2.0 | MagSafe wireless charging 15W | Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W
146.7×71.5×7.7mm | 204g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | NFC; Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.
Reasons to buy
Compact, portable & easy to carry
Excellent performance
Good design & build
Same features as iPhone 13 Pro Max
Best price than iPhone 13 Pro Max
Reason to avoid
Smaller screen size
Smaller battery
Short battery life
Same design as the predecessor
Overview
So what is this iPhone 13 Pro? Well, it’s a smartphone that comes with a:
6.1-inch screen with a 1170p screen resolution
3095 mAh fast-charging battery
Latest and fast-performance Apple A15 Bionic chip
Four-camera lens
But there’s something you need to know. It’s the smaller model of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. Yep. The iPhone 13 Pro is the smaller compact version with just a smaller screen, smaller size, and a smaller battery. The rest is all the same. Meaning it has the same A15 performance chip, the same camera system, the same overall features, and the same durability features.
What’s to Like
With that said let’s move on and see what to like about the iPhone 13 Pro.
Compact, Lightweight & Portable
The iPhone 13 Pro is smaller which makes it much more portable, lightweight, and easier to carry and handle. It also fits well into your pockets. So if smaller top-range phones are your thing, then the iPhone 13 Pro is for you.
Front and Back Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro
Same features as iPhone 13 Pro Max
Specs-wise, the iPhone 13 Pro has the same features as its big brother. Same display quality. Same overall performance. The 4-lens camera delivers great-quality pictures and videos. Same as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s also made of premium material that guarantees excellent durability. Again, same as the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Overall, expect the same phone performance, the same everything as the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
In this instance, size doesn’t count. It’s how it works!
Better priced
Another thing to know is that it’s much cheaper than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. For instance, the iPhone 13 Pro (128GB) starts at just over US$1500, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max (128GB) starts at US$1800. That’s quite a gap. So budget-wise. It’s a better idea to get the iPhone 13 Pro. It may be smaller but it’s better in price.
What’s not to Like
With all the good things to say about the iPhone 13 Pro, let’s also look at the many reasons why you shouldn’t buy it.
All the colors of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Same phone design
The overall design looks great, which includes the camera lens positioning and the great colors available. But with design, it’s not much different from its predecessor. So if you’re expecting a better look, feel, and design, you will be disappointed. But nowadays electronic brands work with what works. If people like the design, then keep it going.
Lower battery life
The iPhone 13 Pro comes with a 3095mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging. The problem is that, yes, the battery is smaller, but it also has shorter battery life. If you use the iPhone 13 Pro moderately, you’re looking at most 3 days and 12 hours of battery life. Whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max has close to 5 days of battery life. Overall, expect shorter battery life for the iPhone 13 Pro.
Verdict
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro may come with a smaller screen, smaller battery, and short battery life, but it also looks good, it’s cheaper, and comes with great features that are similar to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. For those who like compact, lightweight, top-range phones, then the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is the one for you.
With all the great features, I recommend the Apple iPhone 13 Pro. For those who like bigger things, then check out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s a great phone. Expensive but better. Click hereto see why. Thank you for checking out the Apple iPhone 13 Pro review. It really is a great smartphone and worth the purchase if you choose to do so. So what are you waiting for? It’s available right now. Click here. Go and get it while stocks last. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here below. Otherwise, that’s it from me. Take care now. All best. Cheers!
The top-of-the-range smartphone in the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, comes with the best features to compete for the top spot in this year’s best smartphone of 2021. It’s called a Pro Max for a reason. It has a bigger battery, a better camera, a faster chip, bigger storage, the list goes on. Compared to other top flagship phones is it better or worse off? Let’s check the iPhone 13 Pro Max review.
6.70″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision (1284 x 2778)
Chipset, GPU
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple GPU
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Memory
6GB RAM
OS
iOS 15
Battery
4352mAh | Fast charging, wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging
Camera, Video
Triple camera system | 12MP (wide) | 12MP (telephoto), 3x optical zoom | 12MP (ultrawide) | Depth sensor, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Video: up to 4K@60fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Selfie, Video
12MP (wide), Depth sensor, SL 3D | up to 4K@60fps
Other Features
240g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | NFC; Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.
Reasons to buy
120Hz refresh rate
Outstanding performance
Great durability & design
Great storage options
Excellent sound output
Takes excellent pictures & videos
Excellent battery life
Reasons to avoid
Expensive
Quite heavy
Similar design to iPhone 12 Pro Max
Overview
I’m sure you know what an iPhone is. Everybody does. But this is no ordinary iPhone. No! This is the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max! The elite. The headliner. The top-range iPhone with all the premium features in the iPhone 13 series. These great features include:
Apple’s own A15 Bionic fast super chip
6.7-inch large display
Choice of colors: Blue, Silver, Gold, Graphite
6GB of RAM
Storage options from 128GB to 1TB
Triple lens camera with 3 times zoom
4352mAh battery
All of these are encased in a stainless steel frame, with a strong glass front and back. Did I mention that it’s water and dust-resistant?
What’s to Like
(image source: Apple)
With the overview out of the way let’s dig deep and see what this amazing iPhone has in store.
1) High refresh rate
The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling through the iOS that much smoother. In addition, it also has a large 6.7-inch display, with a screen resolution of 1284 x 2778 pixels. Check out the display specs of the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and you’ll see that they are pretty much the same.
The only difference is that it’s got better brightness and smoother iOS scrolling. The display still looks stunning, producing sharp, clear, and colorful content. In short. You get a large, bright, and gorgeous display, with a high refresh rate for smooth scrolling.
2) Outstanding performance
Before we get into it, each of the four iPhone 13 smartphones in the series is powered by the new A15 Bionic 6-core chip. This chip is fast. Really fast. So fast it’s one of the faster processing chips around. Combined with the 6GB memory, you get outstanding performance. A great performer for normal daily use. If you’re gaming, then the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the power.
It beats other top-range smartphones by over 30% in GPU benchmark scores. Making it the one phone to handle gaming. And with a 120Hz display, it can handle demanding games capped at 60fps. Overall. Great performance for normal use and for gaming as well.
3) Great durability and design
The iPhone 13 Pro Max comes in a stainless steel frame built with strong glass front and back. It comes with an IP68 rating meaning that it has water and dust protection. To me, this means that this phone can survive almost anything. And it’s pretty strong too. That’s great durability.
Main view of the Gold iPhone 13 Pro Max (image source: Apple)
It also comes available with a choice of four: Blue, Silver, Gold, and Graphite (dark grey). Nothing to go crazy about. The design just looks good.
4) Great camera features
The 13 Pro Max comes with a three-lens camera at the back. It includes a 12MP wide, a 12MP telephoto with 3 times optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The selfie camera in front comes with a teardrop 12MP wide lens that also works as a face scanner. If recording videos is more your thing, you can record up to 4K quality videos at 60fps with the rear camera. Same for the front camera as well.
For a 12MP camera, from all three lenses, the pictures look excellent. They are sharp and detailed with a good color presentation. Taking pictures at night is no issue either as they come out just as detailed.
With videos, the quality is very good. 4K videos look smooth and detailed. Careful though. Unless you have the 1TB model, your storage will fill up very quickly. Overall. Great camera setup. 12MP of excellent and detailed pictures and videos.
5) Awesome battery life
With the 13 Pro Max, you are not going to run out of power anytime soon. This phone comes with a big 4352mAh battery that supports fast charging and wireless charging.
Triple-lens camera of the iPhone 13 Pro Max (image source: Apple)
Now with calls, you can get a good 27 hours. For web browsing, it comes down to 20 hours and if you like watching videos, you can get a good 24 hours. This is from testing with a 60Hz refresh rate. If you increase the refresh rate to 120Hz then the phone will use more power from the battery.
Suffice it to say, if you use the 13 Pro Max moderately, it will last up to 5 days of battery life. With charging speed, note that the iPhone 13 Pro Max ships without a charger. If you can get your hands on a 20W charger, you’re safe… relatively.
Because with the 20W charger, you can get a good 42% charge in 30 minutes. If you can a better charger, 65W for example, you can get a better charging speed. In this instance, 55% in 30 minutes. Lastly, in terms of charging speed, wireless charging is not the best option. It’s a 15W device, so the phone charges slower and takes over 2 hours to get to full charge. In short, the 13 Pro Max supports fast charging and wireless charging. It’s better to charge it using a 65W charger as it’s will reach full charge faster.
What’s not to Like
1) Expensive
Starting at over US$ 1000 for the 128GB model, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is an expensive smartphone. What can you expect? It’s the top-range smartphone in the iPhone 13 series. But it’s a great phone. You get what you pay for here. So if there is a bonus coming your way and you looking out for this one, I suggest you get it.
2) Heavy
The iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone weighs 240 g (8.46 oz). The iPhone 12 Pro Max weighs 228 g (8.04 oz). The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra weighs 229 g (8.07 oz). Comparing it with these two top-range giants, you can see that it’s gonna put weight in your pocket.
3) Similar design
If you put the two iPhones together, the iPhone 12 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, you don’t really see a difference.
All colors of the iPhone 13 Pro Max (image source: Apple)
The camera lenses at the back are positioned exactly the same way. The four edges of both phones are all rounded corners. So there are no major changes to the design. But if it works… it works. That’s not a major issue as other top brands are doing the same thing.
Verdict
I don’t like the iPhone 13 Pro Max. It’s heavy. It’s expensive and most of its features are from the previous iPhone 12 Pro Max. But I’m truly impressed with it. The overall performance is excellent. It looks great. Takes excellent pictures and videos and the battery life is awesome. That’s why I recommend the iPhone 13 Pro Max. If you have the 12 Pro Max then I suggest not upgrading to this one. So what’s left for you to do, is up to you.
I say check out the iPhone 13 Pro Max, get more info, and buy it if you so desire. Tell me how you find this review. Is it informative? Did you learn anything new? Do you own the iPhone 13 Pro Max? If not, do you want to upgrade? Any questions or comments, you’re more than happy to leave them here below. I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for checking out my review. Stay safe. Take care 😀
The new Apple iPhone 13 is here. It comes with the latest phone tech that aims to challenge the mid-range market, promising better performance, longer battery life, and a great camera experience. But will it deliver as promised? What about the iPhone 12, is it good enough to surpass it? Let’s find out more from the iPhone 13 review.
Dual camera sensor | 12 MP (wide), f/1.6, 26mm, 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP (ultrawide), f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm | Video – up to 4K@24/30/60fps, up to 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo
Selfie, Video
12 MP (wide), f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6″ | Depth sensor: SL 3D | Video – up tp 4K@24/25/30/60fps, up to 1080p@30/60/120fps
Other Features
146.7×71.5×7.7mm, 174g | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | FaceID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer; NFC | Siri natural language commands and dictation, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.
(Source: GSMArena.com)
REASON TO BUY
Fast processing chip
Takes good quality pictures & videos
Good battery life
Sharp, & accurate color display
REASON TO AVOID
Similar design & features to the iPhone 12
Only 60Hz refresh rate display
Limited zoom functions
Overview
So what is this iPhone 13 you ask? Let’s assume you don’t know. Well, the iPhone 13 is a new smartphone release from Apple. It comes with a 6.1-inch screen, dual camera lens, and is available in amazing colors.
Inside, it’s powered by a 3240mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging. Next are the storage models. It starts from 128GB and ends with the 512GB model. All iPhone 13 models include 4GB of memory. Lastly, the new A15 Bionic chip that’s responsible for the performance. Does that sound good to you? Let’s move on and see what’s to like about the new Apple iPhone 13.
What’s to Like
So what’s to like about the new Apple iPhone 13? Lots actually. Here are reasons why you should think about getting this smartphone.
Great Battery Life
Firstly, the new Apple iPhone 13 comes with a 3240mAh battery, that supports fast charging and wireless charging. On testing done, you are guaranteed up to 17 hours of video playback, 16 hours of web browsing, and up to 20 hours of talk time.
If you use it in moderation, you are looking at up to 4 days of battery life. If you can get your hands on a 20W charger (no chargers included inbox), the iPhone 13 will refill 54% in 30 minutes. For a wireless charger, you are looking at over 2 hours of full charge.
In short, the iPhone 13 has good battery features and long battery life.
Fast and Quick Performance
Next is the performance. The iPhone 13 comes with the new A15 Bionic chip, which includes 6-core CPUs made up of 2-cores for performance and 4-cores for energy efficiency. This means that the A15 chip prioritizes battery life more than performance, which works out as a must for smartphones.
The performance is the best all-around. As you scroll, you can see how smooth it moves. As you play games and use other apps you will see how gorgeous the graphics are and how fast it runs. There’s no other reason but to say this is one performance smartphone.
The third feature is the display. When you see the iPhone 13 you see a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen. It also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
It just means that it’s a really good quality screen. The screen delivers sharp images and great quality videos, excellent color accuracy, and good brightness.
Good Camera Improvements
The iPhone 13 smartphone comes with a dual-lens camera system, that features a 12MP wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens.
The wide lens lets in 47 percent more light, and the ultrawide lens offers better low-light performance, which helps to enhance picture quality. You can expect great quality pictures with clear, sharp images and smooth video playback.
The front camera comes with a 12MP wide lens which includes a FaceID for facial recognition. The FaceID works also in low-lit areas, whether you have a beard, sunglasses, a hat, or a mask.
Overall, the iPhone 13 comes with a standard camera system with improvements here and there, such as FaceID to enhance facial recognition. The overall goal is for the iPhone 13 to produce better camera pictures and videos.
Other Great Features
The iPhone 13 remains very durable with water resistance, dust resistance, and scratch resistance thanks to the “Ceramic Shield” include, which is tougher than normal smartphone glass. The loudspeaker delivers a decent voice and decent sound quality, thanks to stereo speakers found on top where the notch is located and at the bottom of the smartphone.
What’s not to Like
There are some features to note before you purchase this phenomenal smartphone here.
Standard Refresh Rate
Firstly, there’s no option to switch refresh rates between 60Hz and 120Hz. But is available in more expensive models in the series: iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
It is not a bad thing as the lower standard 60Hz refresh rate contributes to the long battery life. But it affects the motion smoothness of the smartphone as you scroll.
Limited Zooming Functions
Because there’s no telephoto lens, the zoom function here is limited to only 2x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. At 5x zoom, the image quality starts to drop quite badly. If you want better zoom functions, check out the high-end flagship Pro and the Pro Max iPhone 13 models.
Same Smartphone Design
Next, the design and other features of the smartphone are all the same as the iPhone 12. The only difference you can see with the design is the positioning of the camera lens at the back of the smartphone. Instead of them being vertically placed, it’s positioned diagonally.
Overall, these are worth noting before you consider getting the new Apple iPhone 13 smartphone. If you are considering an alternative, there’s the Apple iPhone 12, or the cheaper Apple iPhone 11.
Verdict
The new Apple iPhone 13 is one of the best smartphones to come out this year. It has great performance, a gorgeous-looking display, an excellent camera, and great battery life. This phone I recommend this to those who love to take pictures or record videos on the go. And if you’re a gamer, this smartphone can play the latest and best demanding mobile games out now.
If you were expecting major changes from the iPhone 12 to the iPhone 13, then I suggest you don’t really need to upgrade. The looks and most of the features are the same, except for the diagonal positioning of the dual-lens camera at the back.
But if you get the new iPhone 13, you can enjoy the enhanced features that result in better battery life, better performance, and camera improvements. So I’ll leave you with me saying, click on the buttons and buy the new Apple iPhone 13. It is yet another great, premium, mid-range smartphone that will satisfy you in every way possible.
If you have any questions, pointers, or general comments about this review, or the Apple iPhone 13, you can leave them here below. If you want to voice your opinions, it would be great if you would share them here below. Thank you for checking out this great review. Keep safe. Stay safe. Until next time.
The release of the new Samsung Galaxy A21s arrives into a market so saturated with other brands, that it becomes a challenge for us to choose the best affordable smartphone money can buy. But what makes this one so different? Is it just another ordinary budget smartphone or does it have features that can land it at the top? Let’s find out from the review of the Samsung Galaxy A21s.
The new Samsung Galaxy A21s is a budget smartphone catered for those of us looking for one that’s functional, does standard features, and is affordable. It comes with a 6.5-inch display, a 48MP quad-sensor camera at the back with a 13MP selfie camera in the display. It also includes a 5000mAh battery that comes with great battery life, and inputs such as a headphone jack, and a MicroSD slot to expand storage. Let’s explore the A21s in more detail.
What’s to like
There are lots of things to like here from the Samsung Galaxy A21s.
Firstly, the phone comes with a large 6.5-inch display with a 1600 x 720p resolution. It’s not the sharpest display but acceptable within budget smartphones. The brightness and colour accuracy looks average but it works well. Overall, the A21s comes with a standard, functional but large display.
Next is the great battery life. On moderate use, the A21s can last you a good 5 days of usage on a single charge, and up to 25 hours of battery life on normal usage. In short, if you minimize the use of apps and other features that consume more battery life, you can experience one of the best budget phones with long battery life.
Thirdly, the phone comes with a 48MP quad-camera, that includes an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth camera sensors. The selfie camera comes with a 13MP selfie camera. Overall, the A21s produces good-quality pictures and good-quality full HD videos. Not as smooth but still looks good.
Next is the design. Nothing special except for the three innovative design colors available and that glossy look that makes it look really attractive. The fingerprint scanner is at the back. Otherwise, the phone looks good with an attractive design.
Lastly, the A21s has a MicroSD card to expand storage and a headphone jack to plug in earphones. those are scarce nowadays with even in the top range phone market.
In short, the A21s come with some good features. The attractive design, the large display, the long battery life, the quad-camera, and other features to expand storage, and the inclusion of a headphone jack. But before you decide to click to purchase the amazing Samsung Galaxy A21s, there are a few things to note.
What’s not to like
To start off, the phone comes with an underpowered CPU. It’s been tested and has performed lower than the average below the average bu
Next, the build is made of plastic, encased with aluminum frame. It’s not the best in durability. So, no water or dust resistance.
Thirdly, the A21s comes with a single speaker at the bottom of the phone that performs poorly. And the display quality is viewable but not top-grade stuff.
Next, the largest internal storage model available for the A21s is 64GB. That’s not really much storage in this day in age but at least you can add an SD card. So if you want to get bigger storage, get an SD card because the internal phone storage is low.
Lastly, the charger in the box is a 15W quick charger, but sadly it’s not that fast. For a full charge, you are looking at less than two hours.
Overall, the A21s smartphone lacks performance, durability, sound and display quality, and storage. Luckily, you can expand storage thanks to MicroSD, and you can also use earphones to listen to calls and music thanks to the headphone jack. Yet it’s a budget phone so compromises are expected.
Verdict
If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with a great battery life, an attractive design, takes good pictures and videos, comes with a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack, then the Samsung Galaxy A21s is definitely for you. For those reasons I highly recommend it. It’s really affordable at a price range of about US$200.
If you’re looking for a budget smartphone with good overall performance, large internal storage, and more durability options such as water resistance, you won’t it here. There are other budget smartphones to recommend such as the Redmi Note 9S, the Huawei P40, the 2019 Huawei P30 Lite, to name a few.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A21s smartphone is not a bad phone. If you are happy with the pros and can tolerate to cons, then the Samsung Galaxy A21s is the phone for you. Click hereto find out more.
Close-off
So I’ve given you an overview, what to like, what to look out for, and my overall opinions of the A21s. What’s left is for you to decide if this is the best budget smartphone for you. Click the links provided to find out more and to purchase if you so desire.
Thanks for checking out my review of the new Samsung Galaxy A21s. If you have any questions, comments, or compliments, then add them here below. All that’s left of you is to decide if this smartphone is the best for you. Otherwise, keep well, stay safe, see you on the next review.
