Mihai Matei

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Alleged Exynos 2400 chipset specs revealed in “reliable leak”

As you probably know, Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series uses a Qualcomm chipset exclusively. It's Snapdragon everywhere, and prospective buyers no longer have to worry about getting an Exynos-powered flagship phone in some markets. Everyone gets to experience the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and on top of that, they're getting an overclocked version with […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 gets the February 2023 update in the USA

The Galaxy Note 20 series is the first in Samsung's device portfolio to receive the February 2023 security patch. And among all the Note 20 variants, the international one was the first to break the ice. Now, carrier-unlocked Note 20 models in the USA are joining in. It's quite a surprise seeing the US-bound carrier-unlocked […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

[Update: Official statement] Samsung cuts back on legacy nodes to support 3nm chip production

Update: Samsung Foundry stated that the report stating the company is facing a talent shortage for legacy nodes is not true and completely baseless. Here is what Samsung Foundry said in an official statement to SamMobile: “A recent report that Samsung is experiencing legacy node issues due to talent shortage for its foundry operations is […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

I used my Galaxy S22+ without a case for a year. This is what happened

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 series a year ago, it made a pretty big deal about the new “Armor Aluminum” frame, promising that this new material lends more scratch and drop resistance to the 2022 flagship phones. Some took those claims at face value, while others thought “Armor Aluminum” was just a buzzword. As […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

TM Roh expects Galaxy S and foldable sales to grow by double digits

Samsung announced its new Galaxy S23 flagship phone series a couple of days ago at Unpacked in San Francisco. The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra appear to have received a positive reception from the general public, as Samsung made key changes to its strategy, such as establishing an exclusive partnership with Qualcomm and improving […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung XR headset battery spotted, hints at a stand-alone device

In what almost felt like a “one more thing” moment, Samsung announced at Unpacked that it is developing an XR (Extended Reality) headset. The company joined forces with Qualcomm and Google to create this new device, which, so far, has no official name or confirmed release date in sight. But working on it, Samsung is, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life might make Apple tremble

The Galaxy S23 series keeps sounding better and better. Early benchmarks show a leap in graphical performance, and new leaks indicate that the phones have improved cooling. 8K video recording no longer feels like a gimmick, and on top of all this, battery life is reportedly stellar, matching the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Many reports […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

The power of the Galaxy S23 is backed by larger vapor chambers

Samsung's new Galaxy S23 may be the best Android smartphone for mobile gaming to date, and it's partly thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which Samsung and Qualcomm overclocked with higher CPU and GPU frequencies. An early 3D benchmark indicates that the Galaxy S23 series is almost twice as powerful in 3D […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

8K video recordings confirm the Galaxy S23 is miles ahead the S22

Samsung's Galaxy S23 flagship series brings several upgrades and quality-of-life improvements, inside and out. One of the best examples of this is 8K video recording. Although the Galaxy S22 also had this capability, the Galaxy S23 series elevates 8K video recording to a new level thanks to some key improvements. A short video has now […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Microsoft unboxes Samsung’s Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 on camera

Another unboxing video revealing the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and the contents of the retail box has emerged. The one we shared earlier today came from Samsung and was a bit shorter, but the new unboxing video – this time by Microsoft employees – offers a more in-depth look at the device and the […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 comes to Minecraft through Diamond Planet 23

Samsung is celebrating the launch of the Galaxy S23 series not only in the real world but also in the beloved virtual environment of Minecraft. The company announced a new Minecraft server called Diamond Planet 23, where players can play mini-games and participate in challenges and activities. Prizes are also involved. Players hopping onto Diamond […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 series thrashes the S22 in GPU benchmark

A first post-Unpacked Galaxy S23 benchmark testing the lineup's GPU against the Exynos-powered Galaxy S22 series has surfaced. And the results are impressive. Simply put, the new Samsung flagship powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset thrashes the Galaxy S22 running the Exynos 2200 platform. The benchmark used was 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, which […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S22 price cut makes it the S22 FE we never got

Samsung didn't reveal a new Fan Edition smartphone alongside the Galaxy S23 lineup at Galaxy Unpacked, but it did have a surprise announcement concerning the base Galaxy S22 model from last year. The 2022 flagship received a flat $100 discount, and in a roundabout way, this makes it the S22 FE we never received. Samsung […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 series have microSD storage?

Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series brings a refreshed design and several hardware and software upgrades. But the trio doesn't revive any features that Samsung already pushed away. We previously clarified that the Galaxy S23 series doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack. And for prospective buyers who are still wondering, no: the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 charging speeds: Which models support 45W charging?

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S23 series, and as usual, the company upgraded some hardware specifications from last year's models while leaving others untouched. Wired charging capabilities fall into the latter category, so here's what you should expect from the Galaxy S23 lineup. Same as last year, the base flagship model, i.e., the Galaxy […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

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