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  • Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, A53 5G and A33 5G Feature

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    All three Samsung phones have no charger or headphones in their boxes and no 3.5mm jack on the body.

    Samsung held its Awesome Smartphone Galaxy A event online and announced three new phones, namely Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, and Galaxy A33 5G. Thanks to a bunch of leaks and rumours, we also knew the design of some of the specs of these Galaxy phones. Still, there are a few surprises.

    Processor

    The top model uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip while the other two use an Exynos 1280 processor. The software experience on top of the three handsets is Android 12 with 4 years OS update promise. These are fine, but what isn’t is the fact that Samsung doesn’t ship chargers or headphones with these Galaxy A-series devices. They also don’t have a headphone jack.

    Screen

    The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G flaunts a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with an Infinity-O cutout. On the back, there’s a 108MP + 12MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 5MP (macro) quad camera setup. Inside, it uses a Snapdragon 778G, a 5,000mAh battery (with 25W fast charging), and Android 12-based One UI 4.1 software (with 4 years of OS upgrades).

    Feature screen samsung A series

    The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.52-inch sAMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with an Infinity-O hole. The front camera is a 32MP sensor. At the back, it houses a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quartet. Inside it packs an in-house made Exynos 1280 SoC, a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging support, and a 4.1 UI based on Android 12 with 4 years of platform updates

    The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and A33 5G will be available in select markets from April 22 via Samsung.com. You can choose them in black, blue, white and peach.

    Meanwhile, the Galaxy A53 5G will retail in the US from March 31 through Samsung.com and select carriers. Those who pre-order it will earn a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live.

    Pricing will be revealed later for various markets based on availability.

  • Test & Review Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

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    Galaxy S22 Ultra In the test and review : lots of power, great camera, mediocre battery

    Samsung’s S series is the spearhead of the Korean smartphone portfolio, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra also combines the Note series. Can this go well?

    Samsung is the only major manufacturer to stick with its stylus, which was originally the trademark of the Galaxy Note series. The South Korean manufacturer did not continue this last year, instead it is now part of the S series. This only affects the top model, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

    Impression Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    Because while the S22 and S22+ rely on a rounder design, Samsung gives the Ultra model a different design that, with hard edges at the top and bottom and curved display edges, is not entirely reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (test report) . The new model not only adopts the design, but also the complete pen functionality.

    Of course, this is also reflected in the price: the top smartphone costs 1249 euros in the smallest memory configuration. Only 1649 euros is the end of the top configuration. That’s a lot of money. In the test, we checked whether the S22 Ultra is worth its money.

    Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    It has already been indicated: The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is not only clearly different from the S22 and S22+ in terms of technology, but also in terms of design. Because while these two models are based on the design of the previous generation with rounded corners and their special camera design. Samsung turns back time with the S22 Ultra and relies on the Note look from 2020.

    We don’t think that’s a bad thing, on the contrary. With the flat front and bottom, the manufacturer cleverly picks up on the Note design again, we really like that.

    The sides are so flat that the smartphone can even stand on a smooth, straight surface, at least on the front. On the foot side, the minimally protruding stylus prevents this kind of display. But it will be a balancing act anyway.

    Comfort Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    Nevertheless, the model lies well in the hand – at least much better than one would expect from the angular design and dimensions. Two things support hand comfort: On the one hand, the long side edges are curved in a tight radius, which affects both the back and the display in front. On the other hand, the S22 Ultra is very well balanced, the center of gravity is pretty much in the middle.

    Since the processing quality is also perfect and the transitions from the glass front and back to the shiny metal frame are almost seamless and flowing, the S22 Ultra is almost flattering to the touch, despite all the adversities.

    If you are worried about unwanted reflections on the rounded sides of the display, you can rest easy: the curvature is so strong that there is hardly any room for reflections.

    On The Back Design Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    The design on the back, on the other hand, may not appeal to everyone. Instead of integrating the individual lenses into a protruding camera unit, as with the S21 generation and the other two S22 models.

    Samsung uses lenses that stand out individually from the housing in the Ultra model. In addition to a smorgasbord of sensors, five “eyes” are looking at the user – it is not entirely unreasonable that some people are reminded of an insect.

    IP68 Ready On This Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

    But we don’t find it that optically unattractive, what bothers us is the fact that dust and fluff quickly accumulate between the lenses in the trouser pocket . And depending on the shape of the trousers and body size, the Ultra fits in there without any problems.

    Only cleaning or washing up will help, thanks to IP68 the smartphone is again protected against dust and water. Incidentally, the holder for the stylus is again at the bottom left of the smartphone; it protrudes a few millimeters when you press it lightly and can then be pulled out completely. The only way to put it back the wrong way is by force.

    Test Screen Samsung S22 Ultra

    The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is protected by the latest Gorilla Glass Victus Plus. Should be up to 1750 cd/m² bright – that would be a new record. For the first time, there is now an extra button in the display settings called “Additional brightness”. Which actually increases the luminosity visibly again.

    Nevertheless, we could “only” measure 700 candela in manual mode, only in automatic mode and in bright sunlight does the measured value increase to over 1350 cd/m². That’s great and makes the high manufacturer’s specification for certain HDR content credible. Of course, the high brightness comes at a cost to battery life – we’ll discuss that later in the “Battery” section.

    Resolution Samsung S22 Ultra

    Not only in terms of brightness, but also in terms of the rest of the display equipment, Samsung is big. Up to 3088 x 1440 pixels are spread over a huge 6.8 inches, and Samsung continues to use AMOLED technology.

    “Up to”, because the S22 Ultra also supports extended HD and Full HD resolution. With Full HD in particular, the panel no longer achieves a grandiose 500 pixels per inch (ppi). But it forms a good compromise between image sharpness and battery life.

    However, you don’t have to make such a compromise with the refresh rate. Samsung offers adaptive control in its top model. Which theoretically varies between 10 and 120 frames per second – depending on the content. This is intended to ensure a smooth display of moving content and less power consumption for static content.

    State of the art Screen

    In general, the display of the S22 Ultra screen is excellent. Depending on the setting, colors are displayed intensely or naturally. The RGB color space is exceeded by 40 percent, and DCI-P3 is almost completely covered. Contrasts are terrific, the black value enormous – that’s how an OLED screen should be.

    Thanks to the great viewing angle stability and the exorbitant brightness, readability in direct sunlight is not an issue . If you don’t see anything here, you should visit an optician. The display of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is state of the art, but that was also the case for the screen of the predecessor.

  • iPhone 13 test: Still efficient and much more enduring

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    The Apple iPhone 12 was in 2020 an excellent smartphone, however suffering from a somewhat light autonomy compared to its competitors. The iPhone 13 which succeeds it makes up for this weakness and has real advantages: a very well calibrated Oled screen, convincing photo performance, power and a perfectly mastered design.

    The fact remains that it still ignores 120 Hz, still sports a large notch and imposes a somewhat long charging tim. In short, the iPhone 13 is all in all very little innovative compared to its elder. Very good smartphone in itself, it will therefore be much more interesting for users of iPhones. Of generation 11 or earlier who wish to taste a smartphone cut for iOS 15 than for holders of an iPhone 12.

    Presentation

    Each new school year has its new batch of iPhones. The thirteenth generation is now available. The iPhone 13 is the central proposition of the fruity brand, offering the same format as the iPhone 13 Pro, but with a simpler photo block, like the iPhone 13 Mini. We can thus split the Apple 2021 range into two: on the one hand the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max ; on the other, the 13 Mini and 13. It is this last model that we subjected to all of our laboratory tests.

    The iPhone 13 is billed from €909 in its 128 GB version, and up to €1,259 in 512 GB. of the one that interests us here is identical to that of the iPhone 12 when it was released… for doubled storage.

    IPHONE 13IPHONE 13 PRO
    Weight174g204g
    Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7mm
    FrameAluminumStainless steel
    RAM4GB6 GB
    ROMs128, 256 and 512 GB128, 256, 512 GB and 1 TB
    Telephoto moduleNoYes
    LiDAR sensorNoYes
    Starting price909 €1159 €

    Ergonomics and design Iphone 13

    We made it clear in our iPhone 13 Pro Max review that it’s hard to tell the difference between generations 12 and 13 of Apple’s smartphones. The iPhone 13 therefore looks almost exactly like the iPhone 12, but like the Max model, it is a little heavier. Its additional 10 g bring it to 174 g for dimensions of 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.

    The device is very slightly thicker too bad if you plan to use an iPhone 12 shell to protect the new comer.  Which is probably explained by the accumulator with which it is equipped. In hand, however, it is not particularly embarrassing.

    In the radius of the common points, we find the aluminum frame of the iPhone 12, available in new colors (including blue and pink) when the iPhone 13 Pro are designed in stainless steel.

    Button for Iphone 13

    The buttons remain placed on the right for the ignition key, on the left for the volume and silent mode settings. On the back, Apple keeps a glass that is always shiny and catches fingerprints. On the lower edge is the Lightning charging port that the European Commission wants to see replaced by a USB-C.

    As usual since the iPhone 7, no jack: at least we can take comfort in the fact that the legislation requires Apple to accompany its smartphones with EarPods headphones. On the other hand, it will be necessary to reuse an old charging block or acquire a new one, the Cupertino company no longer providing this accessory. We also note that the iPhone 13, like its predecessor, is IP68 certified, that is to say that it is waterproof.

    See From Front Iphone 13

    From the front, the iPhone 13 still gains a 20% narrower notch compared to that of the iPhone 12 . It is a little thicker and still accommodates the camera for selfies and the Face ID sensor dedicated to securing the terminal.

    At a time when its competitors have widely adopted discreet punches and are trying their hand at cameras under the screen. The maintenance of this notch is disappointing. The fact remains that almost 88% of its facade (excluding the notch) is occupied by a 6 OLED screen, 1 inch, which is very correct.

    Quality Audio of Iphone 13

    In the absence of a jack, as mentioned above, you have to go through wired EarPods, Bluetooth headphones or the speakers of the iPhone 13 which also deliver good listening quality.

    Spesification Screen Of Iphone 13

    The iPhone 12 already benefited from a beautiful screen, except that it was started by a large notch. O rage, it remains indeed present despite the efforts of Apple, which has reduced the width by 20%. At a time of widespread punches on mid-range and entry-level Android smartphones, it is undoubtedly a source of frustration, especially since the black borders that surround the screen of the iPhone 13 are not a absolute example of thinness.

    These considerations aside, the latest addition to the apple offers an Oled panel provided by LG Display, like that of the iPhone 12 by the way. It is progressing compared to its predecessor, thanks in particular to its luminosity. We measured it at its maximum at 864 cd / m² by opting for the adaptive display. In more energy-efficient standard conditions, this panel goes up to 532 cd / m², which represents a good score in absolute terms.

    Screen Iphone 13 for play Gaming

    In the comparison game, the iPhone 12 did less well, peaking at 635 cd / m² at best when the 800 cd / m² were only exceeded by the iPhone 12 Pro in 2020. What to compensate for the iPhone 13 a reflectance of 45.1% – in the average of smartphones. Of course – and ensure very good readability in direct sunlight. Oled requires, the contrast is almost infinite, which obviously contributes to the readability of this panel. We also note that Apple manages to limit the brightness of its iPhone 13 to 0.1 cd / m². Which your eyes should appreciate in the dark.

    Last quality noted, and not least: a simply excellent calibration, which translates into a delta E of 1, which indicates good respect for colors. We can obviously blame the smartphone for a very slightly perfectible color temperature at 6810 K, but it would be for the pleasure of quibbling. On the other hand, it’s hard not to regret that its refresh rate is set at 60 Hz. For 120 Hz, you have to switch to the iPhone 13 Pro or the 13 Pro Max model.

    Testing Performance Iphone 13

    Each new generation of iPhone includes a new chip. It is very logical that the A15 Bionic succeeds the A14 Bionic of 2020, while still promising more power. This chipset is based on the CPU side on six cores, including two Avalanche for the most demanding tasks, and four Blizzard cores. The 5 nm engraving inaugurated on the A14 Bionic is back, which undoubtedly contributes to the autonomy of the device.

    Remember here that it is impossible for us to subject the iPhone to our usual battery of tests. The A15 nevertheless easily ranks up to the tenors of the Android universe, whether it’s the Snapdragon 888+, the Exynos 2100 or the Kirin 9000.

    The Cupertino chip, benefiting from an optimization software cut for his beautiful eyes, works wonders within the iPhone 13 which proves capable of running all types of apps without flinching – with very contained heating. However, it is difficult to perceive the difference with the A14 of the iPhone 12, which is already extremely efficient. If you acquire an iPhone 13 to replace an even older model, the performance gain will be felt more.

    Result Test Camera Iphone 13

    The iPhone 13 sports a different rear photo block from the iPhone 12 since its two modules are aligned diagonally, and not vertically, but does not gain an additional sensor. For more than a wide-angle module and another ultra-wide-angle, with 12 megapixel sensors each, we must therefore turn to the Pro range provided for its share of telephoto lenses.

    In general, the iPhone 13 seems to retain the equipment of the iPhone 12, but the devil is in the details: its main sensor is larger. Its 1.7 µm pixels (1.4 µm for the iPhone 12) are reminiscent of those… of the iPhone 12 Pro Max , from which it therefore seems to have inherited the sensor.

    Compare Camera Iphone 13 with Iphone 12

    Does the wide-angle of the iPhone 13 deliver better shots than the iPhone 12 and does it live up to the iPhone 12 Pro Max?. We did the test (to be found here ) and the result is clear: the iPhone 13 offers a higher level of detail with much better homogeneity. Avoiding blurring of the periphery visible on iPhone shots 12. It comes up to par with the 12 Pro Max, at least when it comes to its core module.

    The gain is visible if we compare the smartphone to its elders. But the competition is fierce and it is important to situate this iPhone 13 against rival products, such as the Galaxy S21 from Samsung , but also the Galaxy S21+ with the identical photo island.

    Module

    Wide angle module: 12 Mpx, f/1.6, eq. 26mm
    At wide-angle precisely, the slightly cold hue spotted during our comparison. Is all the more visible as the exposure offered by the Galaxy S21 is a little better and the rendering a bit more saturated.

    The level of detail is high on both shots, but there is a slightly more marked accentuation on that of the iPhone 13.

    Night Mode

    The night mode, preferring a longer exposure (1/8 s), compensates for the defects previously noted. The exposure is much better and the details are more readable.

    We appreciate the quality of the processing carried out by Apple. Which avoids a smoothing very often present on the photos of competing models.

    Exposure

    The exposure, which is a little better controlled on the Galaxy S21 at wide-angle, is also controlled at ultra-wide-angle. By day, it allows above all to maintain a more vivid colorimetry, even if it means losing a tad natural.

    A marked accentuation also makes it possible to find details less well restored by the iPhone 13. Such as the characters on the edge of the book or the eyes of the dancers located on the left of the shot.

    If there is one exercise that few smartphones manage to emerge victorious from, it is that of ultra-wide-angle night capture. The iPhone 13 suffers from classic flaws: dark shots with digital noise and detail smoothing.

    That said, despite a lower level of detail than the Galaxy S21. The iPhone 13 has the merit of not recreating erroneous information. In short, the pictures are difficult to use, but a little more faithful.

    The long exposure activated automatically by the iPhone makes it possible, at the cost of pronounced digital noise. To find a much fairer exposure and a more satisfactory level of detail. Nothing to get excited about, but at least the elements of the shot are usable.

    Autonomy

    iPhones are gaining in endurance year after year and the 13 is no exception to this trend with a 3240 mAh battery instead of the 2815 mAh of the iPhone 12.

    It managed during our Netflix endurance test to hold 10:25 p.m. before extinction. Where the iPhone 12 had given up after 1:15 p.m. Enough to last a day in intensive use, and much more for the most economical.

    Time To Charghing Iphone 13

    At a time when fast charging is coming to almost all competing premium smartphones, Apple is resisting. It does not provide a charger with its devices, but at best it supports 20 W blocks. With a suitable charger, we measured just 1 hour 30 minutes. The smartphone is compatible with 15 W wireless charging (MagSafe) and standard 7.5 W Qi charging.

    Repairability Iphone 13

    Gadget iPhones are not among the smartphones with the best repairability indices. The iPhone 13, however, gains 0.1 points compared to the 12, because the dismantling of some of its components is a little easier than in 2020.

    For the rest, it loses points in that it requires the use of complex tools for its dismantling. Its spare parts are a bit expensive compared to the price of the new smartphone. But the iPhone 13 compensates with comprehensive software information and remote support.

    Durability Iphone 13

    Our sustainability score makes it possible to determine the sustainable aspect of the smartphone for both the consumer and the environment. It is based on the repairability index, durability criteria (protection index, standard connectors, warranty period and updates, etc.).

    And an assessment of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) policies.  You can find all the details of the analysis in our article presenting the sustainability score .

    Interface & OS Iphone 13

    The iPhone 13 comes with the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 15.

    The novelty that made people talk about iOS 15 is unfortunately absent when it was launched.

    It is also possible to share your screen with said person. A feature that “brings closer” according to Apple and which should democratize remote watch parties .

    However, we will have to wait for a future update, Apple indicating that SharePlay should be available “later” . Still on FaceTime, we notice the appearance of portrait mode or even voice isolation when the user is in a noisy environment. At last,finally opens outside iOS devices since with a simple link, you can “facetimer” with an Android smartphone.

    Finally, gestures now work. You can switch pages or create a new one with a left or right swipe. A swipe up takes you back to all your tabs. Extensions are also making an appearance on Safari for iPhone. For the moment, they are only limited to ad blockers.

    Features IOS 15 on Iphone 13

    Many other new features are coming with iOS 15. Such as Live Text which detects the text present in your photos. Search for an address (when it is a business) or create a contact card if the text contains an email address, for example.

    In the case of a text in a foreign language. The translation can be done on the fly via the Photos app. Spotlight search is improving with more content, while privacy keeps your data even more protected, Photos also inaugurating Interactive Memories…

    You can find all these new features on the dedicated Apple website .

    Conclusion

    The iPhone 12 was an excellent smartphone in 2020, however suffering from a somewhat light autonomy compared to its competitors. The iPhone 13 which succeeds it makes up for this weakness and has real advantages: a very well calibrated Oled screen. Convincing photo performance, power and a perfectly mastered design.

    The fact remains that it still ignores 120 Hz, still sports a large notch and imposes a somewhat long charging time. In short, the iPhone 13 is all in all very little innovative compared to its elder. Very good smartphone in itself, it will therefore be much more interesting for users of iPhones.  Of generation 11 or earlier who wish to taste a smartphone cut for iOS 15 than for holders of an iPhone 12.

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  • Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 Review Headphones

    Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2

    Review Audio Technica is riding on the success of its iconic ATH-M50 headphones. And giving it a third lease of life with the ATH-M50xBT2 to conquer nomadic music lovers. This 2nd Bluetooth version is of course accompanied by many new features.

    Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 Date Release

    Freshly launched for the start of the 2021 school year. The ATH-M50xBT2 carries with it the heritage of the M50 line and is positioned as the standard bearer of the Japanese brand’s audio know-how with the general public on the Bluetooth mobile headset market.  It is therefore not surprising that Audio Technica highlights the history of this range to stand out.

    Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT2 Focusing on improvement

    This “v2” does not bring any real changes on the acoustic level. All the new features focusing on improving the experience of using the headset. Multipoint connection, USB-C port, better call quality, autonomy even more generous. Compatibility with the LDAC codec, smartphone application to extend the possibilities of personalization. And all this without seeing the marketing price increase.

    All the ingredients therefore seem to come together to make this ATH-M50xBT2 a very good mobile headset. And that’s what we’re going to try to check during this test.

    Manufacturing & accessories

    The ATH-M50xBT2 is strictly identical to its predecessors in terms of design. Capitalizing again and again on its “studio/monitoring” heritage, these headphones are therefore functional, at the risk of not being the most elegant and discreet there is.

    There’s not much that can be criticized for its overall sturdiness and maneuverability. The headband resists twisting without flinching and the hinges allow both an ultra generous pivot of the ear cups as well on the horizontal axis than vertical. While allowing the latter to fold up towards the arch.

    No rigid case, but a soft carrying pouch is provided to accommodate the headset. And its two detachable cables (a small USB-C to USB-A cable and a mini-jack cable of about 1.2 m).

    Comfort & support

    Without fundamental design changes, the ATH-M50xBT2 provides the same comfort experience as its predecessor.

    Weight the helmet

    the weight of the helmet (310 g) is very well balanced, as are the pressure points and pinch effects which remain discreet. The generous deployment of the notched headband of the helmet allows it to find its place on the head, large or small, without any problem.

    The ear cups do not leave a monster room to accommodate his ears, but it remains sufficient in terms of width and height. The good thickness of the pads allows a pleasant contact, failing to let the ears breathe.

    User experience

    As we mentioned in the presentation of this test, the second version of this ATH-M50xBT is largely justified by numerous ergonomic changes which make the headphones very pleasant to use on a daily basis.

    Getting started is childish. Many alerts are integrated to guide the user. Unless you are absolutely Anglophobic the voice aids being only offered in English. Beginners will have no trouble finding their way around. The headset houses a line of 4 mechanical buttons that provide access to all the essential controls, and even a little more.

    The circular button is in fact dedicated to waking up the voice assistant of the smartphone. And can even serve as a shortcut to interact with Amazon Alexa.  Since the headset displays advanced compatibility with this assistant. As was the case on the previous model, we can still point out the few difficulties in sometimes differentiating certain buttons from each other.

    For those who want to go further, Audio Technica has some nice surprises in store thanks to its Audio Technica Connect app (iOS/Android). It gives us the pleasure of offering a whole range of relevant advanced features. And settings while maintaining a simple and intuitive interface. There are the classic indications of battery level, volume, some user guides, the possibility of locating your headphones more easily or of selecting the Bluetooth codec (SBC, AAC or LDAC when the playback device allows it) .

    Autonomy

    As if the promise of 50 hours of autonomy were not already impressive. The ATH-M50xBT2 was even more generous during our test. The headphones indeed delivered us on multiple occasions more than 55 hours of use, passing moreover by the most energy-consuming Bluetooth codec (LDAC). It goes without saying that this is an excellent score, capable of satisfying the most intensive uses.

    Handsfree

    The quality of voice capture was not the strong point of the first ATH-M50xBT. Audio Technica has therefore endeavored to improve this point on this second version.

    Latency

    Improving communication latency in Bluetooth was also one of the works carried out by the manufacturer for this ATH-M50xBT. Basically, the headphones are not the brightest, even if joint use with a video playback application allows you to take advantage of sufficient automatic compensation not to feel any lag disabling.

    For all other use cases that could not benefit from this compensation. The headset has a “Low Latency” mode which drastically reduces the delay induced by the Bluetooth connection to less than 90 ms. The perceived sound/image shift is then much more acceptable, for playing video games on smartphones or Switches, for example.

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