Samsung Galaxy S23 release date, price, features, and news

 

Samsung Galaxy S23 release date, price, features, and news

 The GalaxyS23, the upcoming Samsung flagship series entry, is anticipated to release on February 8 of 2023 with a host of new features, including a completely new design, improved processors, new camera systems, and perhaps some exciting new colors.

Latest Galaxy S23 leaks

 Recent rumors have begun to alter our expectations for the Galaxy S23's appearance, screen, processing speed, and other specifications like the resolution of the primary camera:

 Samsung reportedly has an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy S23 series

• Fresh Galaxy S23 Ultra camera sample shows how it stacks up against Pixel 7 Pro
• First sample backs up the hype about Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 200MP camera
• Yet another great Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera upgrade is tipped
• Galaxy S23 Ultra camera may counter Apple's Action Mode video with 'ULTRA STABILIZATION'
• Galaxy S23 Ultra benchmark results hint at tremendous performance uplift

• Bigger battery tipped as key selling point for compact Samsung Galaxy S23

• Galaxy S23 series may get an extremely limited color palette
• Your Galaxy S22 case won't fit the Galaxy S23
• Behold Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra in all its refined glory

• First renders of the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+leak

• '100% confirmed' Galaxy S23 Ultra rumor highlights what a marvel its 200MP camera will be
• Samsung hints that the Galaxy S23 line will drop another freebie from the box

According to the most recent reports, which place the introduction of the Galaxy S23 phones for the first week of February 2023, they may be made available on February 17, 2023. If Samsung's prior launches are any indicator, the actual release date would occur two Fridays following, on February 17, since the company's regular Wednesday Unpacked schedule falls on February 1st.

However, Samsung accelerated the release of the S21 and S22 so that they go on sale just before the Mobile World Congress, which gets underway on a Monday in late February. The Galaxy S23 series should debut the Friday before the MWC expo, on February 24, 2023. The MWC exhibition is set to take place from Monday, February 27, 2023, to Thursday, March 2, 2023.

The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra event and preorder launch would fall on February 8, 2023, or even earlier, as Korean sources are indicating the time of the announcement, which would once again push the S23 release date to February 17 even, if Samsung maintains the Galaxy S23 announcement schedule.

Unless supply chain issues prevent Samsung from starting mass production on schedule or the company decides that the Galaxy S23 Ultra's new quad-curve design and 200MP camera sensor justifies a higher S23 price, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is anticipated to have the same $1199.99 starting price as its predecessor. We have high hopes for a beginning price of $799 for the Galaxy S23, a price of $999 for the Galaxy S23+, and a delicious $1199 price point for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. For the S22 Ultra, the S Pen was tucked inside and the battery size was kept enormous while charging at the same rate.

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S23 Plus vs Galaxy S23 specs

 Sadly, that could also suggest that the Galaxy S23 and S23+ will have a hybrid LTPS display with a variable refresh rate that can only go as low as 48 Hz, as opposed to the Ultra versions' LTPO panels, which can cover the entire 1Hz-120Hz range and conserve power while viewing static graphics.

Given that battery pack sizes are anticipated to remain same, Qualcomm's speculated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, which is said to be efficiency-focused, will be the only source of potential battery life improvements.

 In contrast to the 3GHz Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 monster, which heats up and throttles quite a bit under heavy load like 3D gaming, the second-generation optimized 4nm process and the rumored clever combination of older and newer ARM Cortex core generations should make it very gentle on the battery with everyday tasks.

It may feature the best performance/power draw ratio of any Galaxy S series device to date given that Samsung will only employ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 across the regions where it will sell the Galaxy S23 and no Exynos has been slated to go in.

 The Galaxy S23 and S23+ should ideally be able to launch at reduced costs as well, as charging a thousand for an LTPS display and only a processing update may turn many consumers away from the S23+ in favor of the S23 Ultra.

Galaxy S23 camera

 After that rumor was previously disproved, a new 200MP main camera sensor is once again anticipated to be the biggest hardware update that will be included with theGalaxy S23 series. Although Samsung's recent announcement of the ISOCELL HP3 200MP camera sensor would have added fuel to the fire, in reality the company may use a customized ISOCELL sensor with 0.60 micron pixels.

Although Samsung's recently unveiled ISOCELL HPX sensor may have sounded like a strong contender, it features fewer pixels and is smaller overall. Tetra pixel technology retains the camera sensor's.56-micron pixel size in direct sunlight, enabling the shooting of 200MP photos. The pixel size increases to 1.12 microns in low-light conditions, enabling the user to capture 50MP images. The same pixel-binning wizardry will be working with the 50MP mode on the S23 Ultra, just with a larger virtual pixel.

16 pixels work together to generate one pixel, allowing an image to be taken at 12.5MP in extremely low-light conditions. Despite the fact that this claim has been made repeatedly since the initial 108MP camera, Samsung claims that this system will enable customers to shoot sharp images in any lighting condition.

In fact, a new camera-related rumor surfaced soon after the one claiming that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will include unique camera features including "Ultra stabilization," which may have been developed as a rival to Apple's Action Mode. The unique 200MP sensor, which is expected to appear in the S23 Ultra for the first time on a Galaxy S-line phone, will also be able to take photos in low light much more effectively. Any future low-light improvements are likely to rely more on hardware enhancements than on image processing methods as Samsung's flagship phones already have a fantastic Night mode in the camera app.

Galaxy S23 Ultra camera samples

 An alleged first camera sample from the 200MP Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra's 108MP camera has surfaced from the depths of the Chinese tech blogosphere, seemingly proving the rumor about improved low-light photography. If the sample is actually from the S23 Ultra, it is much sharper and more detailed than what the S22 Ultra can muster.

Galaxy S23 Ultra vs S22 Ultra vs Pixel 7 Pro photos

In addition, another Galaxy S23 Ultra camera comparison, this one focusing on its indoor photography capabilities, is said to have pitted it against both its predecessor, the S22 Ultra, and Google's Pixel 7 Pro, with the S23 Ultra ultimately coming out on top in terms of detail and sharpness, assuming that the images are actually produced by its 200MP main camera.

Additionally, 8K video at 30 frames per second is supported via the ISOCELL HPX sensor. In 4K and FHD modes, it also offers seamless dual HDR filming. Depending on the illumination, the staggered HDR mode will record brilliant lights and shadows at low, medium, or high exposure. We can fairly assume that this technology will be present on the S23 Ultra's proprietary 200MP shooter as well because it likewise blends all three exposures to produce gorgeous HDR photos and videos.

Galaxy S23 Ultra camera specs to expect

• Main camera: 200MP Samsung ISOCELL 1/1.3" sensor with 0.60 micron pixel size
• 3x telephoto camera: 10MP, Sensor size: 1/3.52"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
• 10x periscope zoom camera: 10MP, Sensor size: 1/3.52"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
• Ultrawide camera: 12MP sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's mystery 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 sensor is rumored to be 1/1.3 inches in size, with 0.6 m-sized pixels and a wider aperture of f/1.7 to let in more light. For comparison, the 108MP sensor in the S22 Ultra measures 1/1.33 inches, has 0.8-micron pixels, and has an f/1.8 aperture. It must be a new sensor because that falls exactly between the 0.56 microns of the HPX and the 0.64 microns of the ISOCELL HP1.

It won't be the first time that Samsung sells an ultra-high-resolution sensor to other phone manufacturers so they can boast about it, as it did with its most recent 108MP and 200MP products, while keeping their customized version for themselves and the Galaxy S Ultra line for the last few generations.

The S22 Ultra's 108MP sensor isn't a slouch, despite the fact that Samsung has been utilizing the same type of sensor for three years in a row. On the other hand, the 108MP sensor that the Ultra now has may very possibly be inherited by the S23 and S23+, adding even more wow factor for eager purchasers.

 The zoom cameras are not anticipated to receive the main camera upgrade; instead, they are anticipated to maintain their current 10MP resolution with 10x periscope magnification and another 10MP sensor beneath the 3x telephoto lens.

A 1080p Gaming Powerhouse: Asus TUF Gaming F15 Review

 A 1080p Gaming Powerhouse: Asus TUF Gaming F15 Review

Who says powerful midrange laptops can't be found? Asus' TUF Gaming F15 may be a mid-range laptop with a 12th generation Intel i7-12700H CPU and one of the most recent Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards, but we discovered that this $1,499.99 laptop is capable of playing the newest games at 1080p without any hitches. It doesn't necessarily follow that everything else, like as the webcam, touchpad, and speakers, are up to par just because it holds strong components.

Despite this, among the countless midrange options, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 is one of the finest options for powerful 1080p gaming. The laptop is one of the best gaming laptops under $1,500 because in addition to its gaming qualities, it does exceptionally well in productivity chores.

Design of the Asus TUF Gaming F15

The AsusTUF Gaming F15 is available in dark gray (or premiere white) and is designed to fit in with any setting, whether formal or informal. The branding on the lid of this version of the Gaming F15 is minimal and consists solely of a TUF shield in the center.

The 720p webcam is located in a notch that is accessible when you lift the lid of the device. An Ethernet port, an HDMI 2.0 port, a USB 3.2 Type-A port, a 3.5 mm jack, one USB 3.2 Type-C port, and a Thunderbolt 4 port are all located on the left side of the laptop. There is a single USB 3.2 Type-A port on the right side.

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 is 4.41 pounds heavy and has dimensions of 13.94 x 9.88 x 0.78 inches. Competitors with dimensions of 14.19 x 10.67 x 1.06 inches and weights of 5.51 pounds include the Acer Nitro 5. The Alienware x14 R1, in contrast, measures 12.66 x 10.35 x 0.57 inches and weighs 4.06 pounds. The MSI Pulse GL66 weighs 4.63 pounds and measures 14.13 x 10.20 x 0.94 inches.

Gaming and Graphics on the Asus TUF Gaming F15

The Asus TUF Gaming F15 (2022), which features an Intel Core i7-12700H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, was examined. The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a maximum graphics power of 140 W, which explains why the Gaming F15 destroys its rivals in terms of powerful 1080p gaming. competitors with RTX 3050 (4GB, DDR6) and 3060 (8GB, DDR5) GPUs, respectively, are the Acer Nitro 5 (2022) and the Alienware x14.

The Hitman 3 game performed well and at a steady 54 frames per second on ultra settings in 1080p. I effectively killed enemies while acting as Agent 47, and I traveled around Colorado's fields without any stutter. I turned the RTX settings to high and utilized DLSS to downscale the resolution to 720p when I played Control (high settings, 1080p). This utilized 99% of the GPU while maintaining smooth gameplay at a constant frame rate of 56. Control's frame rate decreases to a jerky 30 fps without DLSS.

The Gaming F15 produced 74 frames per second on the Shadow of the Tomb Raider benchmark (1080p, top settings). The Alienware x14 R1 (RTX 3060) came in second with 62 frames per second, followed by the MSI Pulse GL66 (with an RTX 3060) with 68 fps, and the Acer Nitro 5 with 52 fps.

 Grand Theft Auto V benchmarks (1080p, extremely high) showed that the Gaming F15 achieved an amazing frame rate of 90, followed by the Pulse with 83, Alienware with 70, and Acer Nitro 5 with 61.

The Gaming F15 achieved 97 frames per second on the Far Cry 6 (1080p, extreme) benchmark, this time being outperformed by Alienware (94), the Pulse (83), and the Acer Nitro (70).

 The Gaming F15 outperformed with 65 fps on the Borderlands 3 benchmark (1080p, "badass" settings). With 54 and 52 frames per second, respectively, the Alienware and Pulse were virtually tied.

Finally, the Gaming F15 dominated the Red Dead Redemption 2 benchmark (1080p, medium), capturing the most frames at 59 frames per second. The Alienware came next at 48 fps, followed by the Pulse at 51 fps.

 We stress test gaming computers by launching the Metro Exodus benchmark 15 times at RTX settings, representing around 30 minutes of gameplay. With some swings throughout, the game averaged 67.85 frames per second.

CPU speeds during the stress test averaged 3.71 GHz for performance cores and 2.77 GHz for efficiency cores. Similar to the GPU, the chip's average temperature was 78.7 degrees Celsius (173.66 degrees Fahrenheit). An average of 1,425.59 MHz was used by the GPU.

Productivity Performance on the Asus TUF Gaming F15

With an Intel Core i7-12500H, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage, we evaluated the Asus TUF Gaming F15. Even while the laptop had little to no competition in the gaming market, other laptops proved to be more difficult for the Gaming F15 to outperform in productivity tests.

The Gaming F15 achieved amazing single-core scores of 1,781 and multi-core scores of 12,705 on Geekbench 5.4. The single-core and multi-core scores of the Alienware x14 R1 (i7-12700H) were 1,471 and 13,353, respectively. The Acer Nitro 5 (i5-12500H), with a single-core score of 1,452, and the MSI Pulse GL66 (i7-11800H), with single-core and multi-core scores of 1,579 and 6,949, came in last.

The Gaming F15 transcoded a 4K video to 1080p the quickest during our Handbrake test, taking 4 minutes and 49 seconds. The Acer Nitro 5 came in second in 5:58, followed by the MSI Pulse GL66 at 8:30, and the Alienware at 5:04.

The Acer was the fastest with 1,240.65 MBps, followed closely by the Alienware at 1,156.07 MBps. The Asus TUF Gaming F15 copied 25GB of test files at an average speed of 607.64 MBps, making it the slowest of the group. At 801.1MBps, the Pulse GL66 is the slowest device.

Display on the Asus TUF Gaming F15

The 15-inch FHD 1920 x 1080p display on the Asus TUF Gaming F15 has a 16:9 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of 300 Hz. Those specifications seem good for gaming, but if you want the best-looking display, you'll have to shell out more cash. Nevertheless, this one performs admirably, especially when compared to its rivals.

I opened the Disney Plus app to view the fifth and final episode of Moon Knight, and I was blown away by the clarity and color accuracy of the picture. The episode initially appeared on my TV in 4K, but the show looked great on the laptop as well. No doubt because of the display's 324 nits of brightness, the antiseptic white halls our protagonists are in appear vivid and dazzling. The Alienware x14 R1 is the only rival laptop with a screen that is brighter, with 377 nits.

However, in brighter regions, games like Control appeared drab and washed out. Although they adequately depicted the darker hallways of the office space, colors didn't stand out as much as I imagined they should in lighter areas where light bounces off every wall. HDR, in my opinion, may have addressed the lack of vibrancy concerns, but it might have greatly increased the laptop's price.

 The Gaming F15's panel covers 112% of the sRGB color space and 79.5% of the DCI-P3 color space. The Alienware, on the other hand, displayed 77.7% of the sRGB color spectrum and 110% of the DCI-P3 color range. Overall, the MSI Pulse GL66 and Acer Nitro 5 had worse performance here.

Keyboard and Touchpad on the Asus TUF Gaming F15

There is a full keyboard on the Asus TUF Gaming F15, with a number pad. There are special keys for turning up the volume, turning off the microphone, and launching the Armoury Crate app along the top of the keyboard. You may switch between the "performance" and "quiet" operation modes, cycle among the keyboard's three lighting effects, and more by using the Fn key in conjunction with the function keys.

The switches were responsive, and the keycaps felt comfortable to touch when I typed on the Gaming F15's keyboard. I also like how the RGB lights behind the keyboard adds some flair. Even the WASD keys have clear caps, which is a considerate tribute to PC fans.

My average typing speed on the 10fastfingers.com test is 60 words per minute using a desktop keyboard, and using this keyboard didn't significantly reduce that speed—it stayed around 51 words a minute with roughly the very same precision.

The trackpad, however, did not appeal to me. Clicking requires more effort than it ought to. Additionally, I felt that the trackpad's actual dimensions (4 x 2 inches) could have benefited from being larger.

 

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+ 5G review

 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+ 5G review

 

 All four Redmi Note 11 models have already been released to consumers worldwide. There is a new 5G version of each Note and Note Pro this year, so it only makes sense that we begin with the most costly and potent one: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G we're reviewing today is the worldwide edition with NFC support, in true Xiaomi style. It is available in India under the names Poco X4 Pro 5G (different back) and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (no NFC). To directly compare the three, click this link.

The ChineseRedmi Note 11 Pro, which has a completely different chipset and better video taking capabilities, should not be mistaken with these three almost identical smartphones. Now that we've clarified that, let's go on to our review.

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Both the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10 Pro are identical in size and appearance. The 6.67-inch Super AMOLED screen on the new Note 11 Pro 5G has a comparable 120Hz refresh rate and is mounted on top of the same dual-glass, IP53-rated casing.

 The rear camera is the next area of comparison with the Note 10 Pro. It sports the same 8MP ultra wide camera and 108MP primary camera. The macro camera has been degraded to a cheap 2MP shooter with a fixed focus, and there is no depth sensor present.

Of course, there are a few noteworthy upgrades. The more recent Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, which has a more potent processor and a 5G modem, powers the new Redmi Note 11Pro 5G. Additionally, the new Note boasts a 67W fast charging, up from 33W on the Note 10 Pro, even if the battery capacity remains the same at 5,000mAh.

Thankfully, all of the features that fans love are still available. The device has dual speakers, a 3.5mm connector, a microSD expansion slot, an IR blaster, and NFC.

The chipset is the only distinction between the 4G mode and the 5G mode of the Redmi Note 11 Pro. The normal non-5G model has the Helio G96 SoC, however the 5G variant that we are evaluating today uses the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The Helio G96 is constructed using a less effective 12nm technology, whereas the 5G variant and its 6nm silicon are anticipated to have superior battery life.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is the first smartphone we encounter that is powered by the most recent MIUI 13 version. The older Android 11 OS on which it is built means that not all of its amazing features will be available straight soon.

And now, let's quickly scan the specifications.

The last two years have been difficult for the sector, and the coming months appear to be considerably worse. This is possibly the reason why the Redmi Note 11 Pro isn't such a significant improvement over the last model. The Real me series 9 and other mid-range devices fit this description as well.

 The ability to record 4K videos with the primary camera is one feature that the new Notes, and Note 11 Pro in particular, lack. We believe that the absence of 4K recording in 2022 is unforgivable, especially given that the Note 10 phones had it.

The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is shaping up to be one fantastic smartphone despite these omissions, and we cannot wait to put it through our testing. Here it is, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, without further ado.

Unboxing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Along with a 6A USB cord and a 67W power adaptor, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G is packaged in a white paper box.

A soft, clear silicone casing and several pieces of paper are housed in the paper section.

A thin screen protector is also included in the retail packages for the Redmi Note 11, 11S, and 11 Pro, which you can choose to use at a later time. Oddly, there is no such accessory on the Note 11 Pro 5G box. We are unsure of whether this is a packing error, a regional restriction, or whether it was done on purpose. However, considering how shoddy and inexpensive the movie is, we won't hold this omission against the Note 11 Pro 5G.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G specs at a glance:

• Body: 164.2x76.1x8.1mm, 202g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back; IP53, dust and splash protection.
• Display: 6.67" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits, 1200 nits (peak), 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm): Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver); Adreno 619.
• Memory: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2.2; microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot).
• OS/Software: Android 11, MIUI 13.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
• Front camera: 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide).
• Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 5000mAh; Fast charging 67W, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 42 min (advertised), Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3+.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); Infrared port; 3.5mm jack.