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iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

Author 9/25/2018

iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

With a 6.5-inch OLED screen, Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone XS Max is the iPhone with the widest screen span. Not only big, the screen quality is also the best for today's smartphones.

This was revealed by the testing agency DisplayMate Technologies, which named the iPhone XS Max as the best screen phone, beating the Galaxy Note 9 which was the holder of the predicate before.

DisplayMate conducts a series of tests to assess the screen quality of a device, including color accuracy, color gamut, brightness level, to contrast level and background reflection.

In almost all tests, the iPhone XS Max screen consistently delivers the highest results. The color accuracy is higher than the Galaxy Note 9, with a score of 0.8 JNDC (Just Noticeable Color Difference) compared to 0.5 JNDC.

Then the iPhone XS Max's brightness level is also higher, reaching 725 nits on the homescreen. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 9 can only reach a maximum brightness level of 710 nits under certain conditions and settings.

However, there is still a testing area where the iPhone XS Max scores below the Galaxy Note 9, for example the reflectance rate of 4.7 percent, slightly lower than 4.4 percent recorded by the Galaxy Note 9 (in this lower score is better).

As summarized by KompasTekno from Slashgear, Tuesday (09/25/2018), the iPhone XS Max is a second generation iPhone model that has an OLED display.

Apple began using OLED screen material on the iPhone X which launched last year, after previously always using LCD screen panels for its iPhone.

Holders of the title "best screen smartphone" from DisplayMate have never retained the title for a long time, because it is always defeated by newer devices.

The iPhone X used to be also known as the best sailing cellphone, then defeated by Galaxy devices from Samsung. Finally, the Galaxy Note 9 has just been named as the title holder last August, before it was overthrown by the iPhone XS Max.

Source: Kompas

iPhone XS Max Holds "Best Screen" from the Galaxy Note 9

Reviewed by Author on 9/25/2018 Rating: 5

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Author 9/20/2018

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Leaked information about Samsung's new flagship cellphone candidate, Galaxy S10, is back in circulation. This time there is an indication that the device is likely to consist of four different versions.

This suspicion arises from the leaked version of the Android 9 Pie firmware file for the Galaxy S10 found by XDA Developer.

The leak shows four device names that are thought to represent Galaxy S10 variants, namely "beyond 0", "beyond 1", "beyond 2", and "beyond 2 5G".

Except for the names of the four devices, no other information can be extracted from the leaked firmware.

XDA Developer

The name "beyond 2 5G" might represent the Galaxy S10 variant with 5G connectivity. Previously, rumors had circulated that Samsung would also release the 5G variant from the cellphone.

The number behind the word "beyond" is likely to refer to the screen size of the device. "Beyond 0" may be the name of the smallest device, then "beyond 1" medium-sized device, and "beyond 2" the largest sized device.

Then, there is also the suffix letter "e" or "q" behind the name of each variant which may indicate the type of processor, namely Qualcomm Snapdragon and Exynos from Samsung itself.

According to custom, Samsung seems to be releasing Galaxy S10 with two different types of processors, depending on the marketing area.

Information summarized by Asianews from GSM Arena, Thursday (09/20/2018) states that the Galaxy S10 might be equipped with an Exynos 9820 or Snapdragon 8150 chip. The 5G variant may be added to the Exynos 5100 or Snapdragon X50 5G modem chip.

Source: kompas

Android Pie document reveals 4 variants of Samsung Galaxy S10

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Author 9/20/2018

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Indonesia officially introduces two new smartphones, Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Both devices have features with capable money photography capabilities with significant improvements from previous generations.

"One of the successes of the Mi Mi in Indonesia, we believe the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will also achieve the same success," said Head of Xiaomi South Pacific Region and Xiaomi Indonesia Country Manager, Steven Shi, in Jakarta, Thursday, September 20th 2018.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with a 5.99-inch screen, larger than the previous generation, the Mi A1 uses a 5.5-inch screen. And has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The phone has a dual main camera with a 12 plus 20 megapixel sensor with AI technology, while the front camera with a 20 megapixel sensor.

The Mi A2 Series is armed with the Snapdragon 660 chipset and comes with 4 gigabytes of RAM (64 GB) with 64 GB of internal memory. Mi A2 comes with a battery capacity of 3010 mAh.

"Both devices offer compositions that exceed expectations at affordable prices and are answers to powerful photography smartphones," said Shai.

While the Mi A2 Lite series has a smaller screen with a size of 5.84 inches FHD + Full Screen with a 19: 9 aspect ratio and bangs. The installed chipset is lower than the A2, Snapdragon 625 and Hadi with two RAM variants and internal memory which is 4 GB RAM with 64 GB memory and 3 GB RAM with 32 GB memory. As well as a 4000 mAh battery.

The Mi A2 Lite camera has a 12 plus 5 megapixel sensor on the front with AI technology. While the deoan camera has a 12 megapixel sensor. The pack is equipped with AI Potrait technology which can produce bokeh effects without supporting lenses.

In terms of color, Mi A2 comes with four color variants namely Gold, Blue, Black and Red. While the Mi A2 Lite is only three colors namely Gold, Blue and Black. For availability, both phones will be present on the Indonesian market on September 27, 2018.

Source: Tempo

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Reviewed by Author on 9/20/2018 Rating: 5

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Author 9/18/2018

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Due to fierce competition in the smartphone market, Samsung recently confirmed that the company will begin to present middle-class devices with a number of new superior features. One of them will launch on October 11.

As part of this strategy, one source from this industry now claims that Samsung is preparing a Galaxy A model device with Snapdragon 845 processor support.

Is Samsung Ready to Install Snapdragon 845 in Galaxy A?

Rumors circulating that this device will be offered at a lower price than Samsung's flagship device.

This means that Samsung will position this device as a direct competitor from Apple's latest smartphone, iPhone XR. Regarding the features, rumors call it will come with AMOLED paneled screen and 18: 9 aspect ratio, as well as a thin screen bezel at the top and bottom.

Considering that Samsung is currently increasing its focus in the realm of cameras, the device might come with at least two rear cameras, even though a larger number of rear cameras is not surprising to the public.

For business specifications, 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage space will accompany the processor on this smartphone. Meanwhile, the release of Android 9 Pie last month led to rumors that the Galaxy A smartphone will use it, with a distinctive touch of Samsung.

However, a number of parties claimed not to be surprised if the Samsung Galaxy A smartphone uses the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. Until now, it is still not known exactly the launch time of Samsung's flagship processor.

In addition, the South Korean company is also rumored to be preparing the Galaxy A9 Pro, so the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor will be present in the market as the Samsung Galaxy A10.

Source: medcom