Sareena Dayaram

Is the Galaxy S20 FE still worth it now that the S21 is here? Let’s look at the specs

The Galaxy S21 and its slightly older sibling, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition or FE, are Samsung’s most affordable “new” flagship phones. Even though the South Korean company didn’t introduce any groundbreaking changes to the S21 line, it received a ton of praise for slashing prices of its next-gen Galaxy S line by several hundred dollars …

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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. iPhone XS Max: What big changes did Apple make in 2020?

Back in October, Apple introduced the iPhone 12 Pro Max, along with its three siblings in the first virtual-only iPhone event. There are plenty of superlatives that could describe the iPhone 12 Pro Max: the iPhone with the largest ever screen (6.7 inches), the iPhone with the most durable screen (alongside its siblings) and possibly even the iPhone with the …

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3 major changes Samsung made to the Galaxy S21 to get that $200 price cut

Samsung’s much-awaited Galaxy S21 lineup arrived in January — and the standout feature isn’t found on its software or hardware. It’s its price tag. The next-gen flagship lineup starts at $800 (£769, AU$1,249) for the baseline Galaxy S21, rises to $1,000 (£949, AU$1,549) for the Galaxy S21 Plus, and maxes out at $1,200 (£1,149, AU$1,849) for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, …

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Specs showdown: Sorry, iPhone 12, but Galaxy S21 may have won this round

Samsung’s trio of S21 phones — the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra — are here, and the lineup starts at a cool $200 less than its predecessor. While the price cut is a welcome change, the smartphone industry is notoriously cut-throat, and (as always) the S21 faces stiff competition from Apple and the iPhone 12 series. So let’s see how …

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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S21 Ultra: Apple’s and Samsung’s luxe phones compared

The iPhone 12 Pro Max and the Galaxy S21 Ultra have arrived, representing the crown jewels in Apple and Samsung’s respective flagship lines. Each device is stacked with the top-of-the-line features reserved for smartphone royalty: blazing-fast processors, crystalline displays, versatile cameras and long-lasting batteries.  As expected, neither comes cheap. The iPhone 12 Pro Max will set you back $1,099 (£1,329, …

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Google Pixel 5 vs. Galaxy S20 FE vs. S20 vs. S20 Ultra: All the specs compared

Google’s Pixel 5 was part of the last crop of 5G Android smartphones released last year. Unlike the pricey Pixel phones of years past, Google took a decidedly midrange-approach to the Pixel 5. While the Pixel 5 has 5G connectivity along with the fantastic cameras that have become the line’s main selling point, Google made sure to drop the price to …

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Mi 11 review: Xiaomi’s latest tour de force rivals Samsung’s Galaxy S21

The Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s inaugural global flagship for this year. Launched in February, it’s advertised as a phone for a “new generation of movie lovers,” whatever that means. The Mi 11 has a 6.5-inch OLED display, and houses Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, and with a 120 Hz display that features a peak brightness of 1,500 nits. It might …

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Galaxy S21 Plus and Ultra vs. S20 Plus and Ultra: Samsung’s premium S phones compared

Samsung’s trio of phones that make up its flagship Galaxy S21 lineup have arrived — and the higher-end S21 Plus and S21 Ultra come packed with all the trappings you’d expect from a premium Android phone. All three are available to purchase now. If you’re in the market for something fancier than the base model, it’s probably a good time …

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Galaxy S21: What did Samsung change since last year? Not a whole lot

Samsung took to its virtual Unpacked stage in January to take the wraps off its next-gen Galaxy S21 lineup, consisting of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra. All three are available to purchase now. So it’s a good time to revisit the company’s now last-gen flagship phones, the Galaxy S20 family, to examine what the South Korean …

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Chinese phone

Chinese phone-maker Xiaomi has filed a lawsuit against the US government over Donald Trump’s decision to place it on a blacklist, which blocks Americans from investing into the company over its suspected ties to the Chinese military.  The former US President, in the final days of his presidency, designated Xiaomi along with at least eight other Chinese firms as Communist Chinese …

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