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Samsung Galaxy A14 4G and F14 5G won’t have free charger, specs and price leaked
Samsung is working on the expansion of its budget portfolio with two new models – Galaxy F14 and Galaxy A14 4G. These devices will be released in the future, while key specs of the Galaxy F14 have now revealed, while, and it’s confirmed that the Galaxy A14 4G lacks in box charger.
The company followed Apple’s footsteps and stopped bringing a free charger with Galaxy smartphones as part of promoting a sustainable approach. And after flagships, the “no charger” trend is getting expanded to entry-level devices including the upcoming Galaxy A14 (source) and Galaxy F14.
According to tipster YogeshBrar, the Galaxy F14 5G comes with a 6.6″ FHD+ LCD display and supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by Exynos 1330 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage along with a 4GB RAM variant.
In the camera department, the Galaxy F14 5G will have two sensors on the back including a 50MP primary and a 2MP shooter. On the front, the upcoming budget phone is rumored to bring a 13MP camera for capturing selfies and video calling.
Out of the box, the device may run the latest Android 13-based One UI 5 software and could support two generations of OS and four years of security updates. There will be a massive 6000 mAh battery with support for up to 25W fast charging. Here’s the expected price:
- Box Price (6/128GB) – ₹17,999
- Selling Price: ₹14/15k
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Samsung Galaxy A55, A35 DXOMARK Camera and Display test – Pros and Cons
DXOMARK has recently shared its review on the camera and display capabilities of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 smartphones. In the test, both the models performed ultimately with their large 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display and impressive triple camera setup.
As per the details, DXOMARK named Samsung Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 as display champions in their respective price ranges with a peak brightness of 1638 nits and 1344 nits respectively. The A35 leads among phones priced below $400, while the A55 takes the top spot for devices priced at $500 or lower.
In addition, the smartphone evaluation firm DXOMARK also praises the excellent color accuracy of both phones across different lighting conditions, along with their commendable performance in HDR video playback. Below you can check the pros and cons of both devices.
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G – Pros and Cons [DXOMARK]
Pros
- Suitable camera for taking stills and videos in non-challenging conditions
- Under sunlight, good screen readability, with natural renderings
- Pleasant HDR10 video-watching experience thanks to well-suited brightness
Cons
- Poor image results in backlit and low-light conditions, or when subjects are in motion
- In dark environments, the screen’s brightness automatically becomes too bright for comfortable viewing
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G – Pros and Cons [DXOMARK]
Pros
- Good for outdoor photography of static subject in outdoor conditions
- Good screen readability when outdoors
Cons
- Limited performance in low-light conditions
- Display rendering of pictures could appear unnatural when viewing screen in sunlight
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Samsung explores innovative AI summarization tech for Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung has recently disclosed a new patent on AI document summarization technology, which is expected to be applied to new products such as the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The sixth-generation foldables are on their way and it seems like the devices will be equipped with cutting-edge functionalities.
Going toward more details, Samsung Electronics applied for this innovative patent on February 29 with the title ‘Electronic device for providing summary information using artificial intelligence learning model and its control method’.
This newly explored innovation or the patent is a technology that works, when a search term is entered into an electronic device, AI analyzes it, shows several related documents, identifies the user’s interests or political inclinations, and then provides a customized summary.
Furthermore, Samsung Electronics is expected to apply the technology to its self-generated AI, ‘Samsung Gauss, which is applied to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Book 4 series. Therefore, new AI functions are expected to be added to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 through the new version of Samsung Gauss.
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The sixth generation foldable devices including Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip are already tipped to come with Galaxy S24 Series-like Galaxy AI capabilities. And the inclusion of this innovative AI summarization tech will further make the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 a more advanced and refined device.
Last but not least, Samsung Electronics also provided an interesting example where AI can summarize articles. If a user enters an article on the topic of “Agenda for the South Korea-U.S. Summit,” and commands “summarize it shortly and neutrally,” AI would summarize keywords such as ‘North Korea, nuclear, missile, South Korea-U.S. military exercises,’ and if the command is to “summarize it long and negatively,” AI would summarize the article to say, “Disagreements between South Korea and the United States on North Korean solutions could cast a shadow on the upcoming South Korea-U.S. summit.”
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Affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold may cost under $800, some downgrades likely
Samsung is working on its first affordable Galaxy Z Fold phone which may cost under $800, but this modest price could result in some downgrades. Yes, a recent report suggests that a South Korean tech giant may use low-end specs to put the price of an entry-level foldable phone under $800.
According to the details, the upcoming entry-level foldable phone is expected to come with some downgrades like the lower application processor, display, and battery specifications compared to the flagship model, but the camera specifications are expected to be similar to existing foldable phones.
So far, Samsung launched its foldable phones with high-end features and capabilities, but as the firm has decided to reduce the cost of its upcoming foldable, so there might be some downgrade as well. It means the affordable Galaxy Fold might have a low-end processor, a smaller battery, and older display tech.
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Consequently, the price of the affordable Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is estimated to be less than $800 which is half the price of the Fold 5. To be mentioned, this news provides a combined effect on the tech world as outdated specifications may disappoint users while the modest price may please them.