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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro review: Samsung’s MacBook killer gets Intel’s latest CPU

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Post date March 13, 2024
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Two-minute review

If you like the look of Apple‘s MacBooks but prefer or simply require the Windows ecosystem, well, you can do a lot worse than the new Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro. Like its predecessor, the very similar Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro, it owes its overall look and feel to the MacBook.

Thanks to its sleek wedge-shaped chassis, it’s most similar to Apple’s now defunct MacBook M1 Air in terms of design. But for features and performance it probably falls somewhere in between the newer and boxier MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) and the base model MacBook Pro 14-inch.

Available in both 14-inch and 16-inch formats, this 14-inch model has both advantages and weaknesses compared to Apple’s alternatives. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro’s OLED screen is a definite highlight with incredible image quality plus 120Hz refresh. It also supports touch input. Apple simply can’t compete.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro’s speakers disappoint and its trackpad is merely OK. Apple definitely does those things better. As for performance, it’s a close-run thing compared to the Apple M2 chip, though the latest M3 is arguably a step above. You get Intel‘s hot new Meteor Lake CPU in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H configuration with six performance cores and eight efficiency cores.

Samsung says the new Intel chip improves the Galaxy Book4 Pro’s already impressive battery life by about 10% and we found you can get nearly 14 hours of video playback and over 11 hours of more intensive use. Put simply, this laptop offers genuine all-day longevity.

On the downside, the design is definitely derivative, the speakers are very disappointing and the trackpad is merely OK. But overall, this isn’t just one of the best Windows alternatives for MacBook fans. It can take the fight to any competing laptop in our best laptop 2024 guide.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro in use on a desk showing the screen

(Image credit: Future)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Price & availability

How much does it cost? $1,449 / £1,599
Where is it available? Available in the US and UK

Priced at $1,449 in the US and £1,559 in the UK for the entry-level model with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro is definitely premium priced but it’s not outrageously expensive. It’s a little pricier than a comparably specced MacBook Air, but cheaper than the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro.

On the other hand, Dell‘s XPS 13 can be had with the same Meteor Lake CPU with matching memory and storage specs for a little less money, and the XPS 14 for about the same money.

However, the XPS 13 can’t be had with an OLED display and with the XPS 14 an OLED panel can be configured, but adds $300 / £200 to the price. All of which means the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro isn’t cheap, but it does still offer a strong value proposition.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Specs

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro comes in two configurations, 14-inch and 16-inch versions.

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These are the specs for the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Component	Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14-inch	Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16-inch
Price	$1,449 / £1,599	$1,749 / £1,699
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU	Intel Arc integrated graphics	Intel Arc integrated graphics
Screen	14-inch, 2880 x 1800 AMOLED	16-inch, 2880 x 1800 AMOLED
RAM	16GB DDR5	16GB DDR5
Storage	512GB SSD	512GB SSD (1TB in US)
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2, MicroSD, 3.5mm headphone jack	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2, MicroSD, 3.5mm headphone jack
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Camera	1080p webcam	1080p webcam
Weight	1.23kg / 2.71lb	1.56kg / 3.44lb
Dimensions	312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm (12.30 x 8.81 x 0.46 inches)	355.4 x 250.4 x 12.5 mm (13.99 x 9.86 x 0.49 inches)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro next to a MacBook Air

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Design

Good build quality
Apple-derivative design
Very portable

There’s no denying it. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro wouldn’t look like it does were it not for the Apple MacBook and more specifically, the MacBook Air and its wedge-shaped chassis. The Galaxy Book4 Pro is awfully, awfully similar, from the tapering chassis thickness to the keyboard design, the look of the trackpad, and the way the screen lid hinges and closes.

Samsung has also come pretty close to matching Apple’s signature build quality and engineering. The keyboard bed is super rigid and the chassis feels strong even if the way the various parts fit together doesn’t quite match Apple’s peerless precision.

There are other details where Samsung can’t match Apple. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro’s speakers don’t even come close to those of the MacBook Air, let alone the MacBook Pro. That’s a real pity and it’s hard to understand why Samsung can’t give this laptop high sound quality to match the stunning OLED screen. That display, of course, is a touchscreen, which adds an extra string to this Windows laptop’s bow that no MacBook offers.

The trackpad, meanwhile, is fine by Windows laptop standards, but isn’t quite as precise and satisfying to use as Apple’s haptic trackpad. On the other hand, Samsung has managed to offer better port selection than the MacBook Air. Along with a pair of Thunderbolt USB-C ports, you get a legacy USB-A, a full HDMI socket, microSD, and a headphone jack.

That’s impressive given the compact form factor which comes in at just 11.6mm thick and 1.23kg. This is an extremely portable laptop, a fact that’s only helped by the teeny-tiny 35W USB-C power adapter.

So, this is a very nicely designed and engineered machine on pretty much every level. Among Windows laptops, few if any are better built. But it is, ultimately, a pretty derivative machine in aesthetic terms. Dell’s XPS portables are much more distinctive, while Apple’s MacBooks are ultimately the real deal.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro in use on a desk showing the screen

(Image credit: Future)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Performance

Intel Meteor Lake CPU is punchy
OLED screen is stunning
Good storage performance

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Benchmarks

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro performed in our suite of benchmark tests:

3DMark: Night Raid: 22,295; Fire Strike: N/A; Time Spy: 3,343
Cinebench R23 Multi-core: 7,016 points; Single-core: 1,579
CrystalDiskMark 8 SSD sequential: 5.047MB/s (read); 3,993MB/s (write)
CrystalDiskMark 8 SSD 4K: 72MB/s (read); 175MB/s (write)
CrossMark: Overall: 1,601 Productivity: 1,466 Creativity: 1,803 Responsiveness: 1463
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Gathering Storm: 38fps
PCMark 10 Battery Life: 11 hours and 48 minutes
1080p video playback battery life: 13 hours and 54 minutes

Intel’s new Meteor Lake CPU isn’t a radical step forward for performance. But it does deliver all the performance you could reasonably ask for in a thin and light laptop like this.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H gives you six meaty Performance cores running at up to 4.8GHz, plus eight Efficient cores capable of 3.8GHz. For day-to-day tasks like web browsing and content consumption, the combination of the Intel chip plus 16GB of fast DDR5 memory and a really quick Samsung SSD makes for an ultra-speedy and responsive experience.

But you also have plenty of performance in hand for some pretty serious workflows like image and video editing. Really, the only limitation involves graphics performance. The new Intel Meteor Lake CPU has a good integrated graphics processor. But it can’t quite match that of the integrated GPU in AMD‘s competing Ryzen laptops APUs and it isn’t up to the job of playing modern PC games.

Of course, you can get similar performance from a whole slew of Windows laptops that offer Intel’s new Meteor Lake chips. But it’s still impressive to experience this level of performance in such a compact and portable laptop.

Another highlight is the AMOLED screen. It’s just so vibrant and offers perfect per-pixel lighting control, so the HDR experience is truly spectacular. No LCD screen, even one with local dimming, comes close. It’s also much brighter than comparable desktop OLED monitors. What’s more, it runs at 120Hz for extreme smoothness and responsiveness and has touchscreen functionality.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro in use on a desk showing the screen

(Image credit: Future)

The only slight flaw involves the screen’s dynamic refresh mode. It can switch between 60Hz and 120Hz on the fly and according to application demand. The idea is that running at 120Hz increases battery load, so the screen only steps up to 120Hz when significant on-screen motion is detected. We noticed very occasional stutters that may be related to this feature. It’s not a major flaw and, in any case, you have the option of running in conventional 60Hz and 120Hz modes.

Overall, our only significant reservation regarding the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro’s performance is those aforementioned speakers. By Windows laptop standards, they’re OK. But if you are familiar with Apple’s MacBooks and thinking of making the switch, you’ll be very disappointed.

Where watching movies and video content on MacBooks, perhaps while on holiday, is a really enjoyable experience, thanks to some great speakers, on the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro you’d have to bring an additional Bluetooth speaker to get a similar experience. That’s a pity.

Performance score: 4 / 5

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro in use on a desk showing the screen

(Image credit: Future)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Battery life

Even better than before
Genuine all-day battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro already had great battery life. With the upgrade to Intel’s latest CPUs, it just got better. For movie and video playback, you’re looking at the thick end of 14 hours, more than enough for pretty much any plane flight.

Even under heavier loads browsing the web and undertaking more demanding workflows, well over 10 hours is possible. That means with light and occasional use, you’ll get multiple days out of this laptop. And when you’re getting important work done, you can rely on it lasting all day away from the mains.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro?

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Attributes	Notes	Rating
Price	There are certainly cheaper laptops. But as an overall value proposition given the build quality, performance and feature set, this the Galaxy Book4 Pro is very appealing.	4 / 5
Design	The aesthetic is definitely derivative of Apple’s MacBooks. But this is a beautifully built, eminently portable machine. It also squeezes good connectivity into its modest footprint.	4 / 5
Performance	Intel’s new Meteor Lake CPU is used to very good effect here. There’s more performance than the vast majority of users will ever need with the exception of gaming.	4 / 5
Battery	The Galaxy Book4 Pro’s predecessor had good battery life. This new model is even better thanks to Intel’s latest CPU. All-day operation away from the mains is no problem at all.	4.5 / 5

Buy it if…

Don’t buy it if…

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro: Also consider

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Component	Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14-inch	Dell XPS 13 Plus	MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024)
Price	$1,449 / £1,599	$1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,339	$1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H	Intel Core i7-1280P (14-core)	Apple M3 (8-core)
GPU	Intel Arc integrated graphics	Intel Iris Xe	Integrated 10-core GPU
Screen	14-inch, 2880 x 1800 AMOLED	13.4-inch, 3,456 x 2,160, 60Hz, OLED, Touch, Anti-Reflect, 400 nit	15.3-inch, 2880 x 1864 Liquid Retina display, 500 nits brightness, wide color P3 gamut
RAM	16GB DDR5	16GB LPDDR5	8GB unified memory
Storage	512GB SSD	512GB	256GB SSD
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2, MicroSD, 3.5mm headphone jack	2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)	2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Camera	1080p webcam	720p, 30 FPS HD	1080p FaceTime HD webcam
Weight	2.71 pounds (1.23kg)	2.77 pounds (1.26kg)	3.3 pounds (1.51kg)
Dimensions	312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm (12.30 x 8.81 x 0.46 inches)	11.63 x 7.84 x 0.60 inches (29.54 x 19.91 x 1.52 cm	13.40 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches (340 x 212 x 15.6mm)

If our Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro review has you considering other options, here are two laptops to consider…

How I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro for a week
I used it both on a desk and while travelling

I used the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro as my main workhorse for a week, including as a desktop machine plugged into monitors, when on the move, lounging on the sofa, the works.

That gave me a good idea of how it coped with all kinds of tasks, how portable it is and how well the battery lasts in the real world (spoiler, it lasts really well). I have a MacBook Air of my own, so it made for an intriguing comparison. And I have, of course, been testing and reviewing laptops since the early Mesozoic period, so I have plenty of context to draw on.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be a massive upgrade in almost every way

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 13, 2024
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While a lot of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaks suggest Samsung’s next big-screen foldable won’t be much of an upgrade, it’s sounding like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be a huge departure from its predecessor, with upgrades to almost every element.

Numerous rumors have suggested this, with the latest being a detailed specs list from @TheGalox_ on X (via Phandroid). Most of these specs are things we’ve heard before, but hearing them from another source increases the likelihood that they’re accurate.

According to this then, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will have a 3.9-inch cover screen (up from 3.4 inches on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5). It’s also said to have a 4,000mAh battery (up from 3,700mAh), a 50MP main camera (up from 12MP), and an improved hinge and internal layout.

Galaxy Z Flip6• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy• Bigger cooling system • 3.9 inch outer & 6.7 inch inner displays• 50/12 cameras • 4000mah battery • Improved hinge & internal layout • Gorilla Glass Armor• 7 years of updates• Galaxy AI• Possible 12gb ram models pic.twitter.com/OH1kXnYHPdMarch 13, 2024

The tipster also claims that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will have a bigger cooling system, that unsurprisingly it will have a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset (up from a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), and that it might come with up to 12GB of RAM (up from 8GB).

It should be durable too, with Gorilla Glass Armor mentioned, which is tougher than the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, and as expected it’s said to sport Galaxy AI and come with the promise of seven years of Android updates (up from four years of Android updates and five years of security patches for the Z Flip 5).

Some things might not be upgraded

The only specs mentioned here that aren’t an improvement are the 12MP secondary camera (which is presumably an ultra-wide like on the Z Flip 5), and the 6.7-inch main display. Though we’d guess that will probably at least be brighter, to match the Samsung Galaxy S24‘s 2,600-nit peak brightness.

So if this all pans out then the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 could be a huge upgrade on the current Flip model.

However, while this isn’t the first time we’ve heard most of these specs, some sources have also disagreed with some of this. For example, another source claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will stick with a 3.4-inch cover screen and a pair of 12MP cameras.

So we’d take this latest rumor with a pinch of salt, but it certainly makes for an exciting possibility. We should find out all the official specs in the next few months, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 likely landing in July. Stay tuned to TechRadar for all the leaks and other news in the meantime.

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Samsung may have leaked Copilot features for its Galaxy Book4 devices

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 13, 2024
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Samsung’s latest AI-friendly Galaxy Book4 lineup has already launched alongside an official site detailing the devices’ features. But one particular screenshot seems to have prematurely revealed some Windows Copilot features in particular.

We can reasonably assume that there will be connectivity between Microsoft‘s AI assistant and Galaxy phones, with the promotional image showcasing Copilot’s capabilities in this regard including using apps, summarizing texts, and sending messages directly from your computer.

copilot features screenshot — (Image credit: Samsung)

There are several word prompts in the screenshot that reveal what you can do like ask for reminders about recent messages, copy links from messages, reply to previous messages, grab email addresses, find contacts, or draft emails for quotes. And, according to the official site, these features will be coming to Galaxy Book4 series devices in Spring 2024.

This leak matches with the Samsung Galaxy Book4, as the lineup comes equipped with a dedicated Copilot key which Microsoft has been pushing for all upcoming Windows devices to have. But we’ll be certain to learn more about Copilot with Galaxy Book4 (and likely other laptops) during the Microsoft March 21 event.

Can Microsoft make Copilot work?

Microsoft is still devoted to implementing AI in its Windows laptops and desktop PCs on a grand scale by using Copilot as the catalyst. While some of these features are useful, AI is a bandage being laid on the massive fissure that makes up Windows 11 issues.

Though it’s approaching a solid OS thanks to constant updates, there’s no real incentive for Windows 10 users to make the upgrade. This means the overwhelming amount of users are still on an OS that won’t have the full Copilot suite. Currently, the user base for Windows 10 is at 67.23% while Windows 11 only has 28.18%, which is a serious problem as Microsoft needs a far higher user base on Win11 to successfully pull off its AI plans.

We’ll have to wait and see if the Copilot strategy will pan out for Microsoft or if the AI assistant will go the way of the original Clippy – which would admittedly be pretty entertaining if it did.

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 specs claim a 3.9-inch cover screen

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 13, 2024
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We revealed a few days ago that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 earlier than usual. The phones will be unveiled in July 2024, and they will come with faster processors and improved screens. A wild rumor now claims the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will have an even bigger cover screen.

Rumored Galaxy Z Flip 6 specifications

Last year, Samsung introduced a brand-new design for the Galaxy Z Flip lineup. It jumped from the Galaxy Z Flip 4’s 1.9-inch cover screen to a 3.4-inch cover screen for the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The new rumor from @TheGalox_ claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 will go even bigger with a 3.9-inch cover screen. This is hard to believe, as the leaked renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 revealed a 3.4-inch screen. Two design changes in two years isn’t what’s expected from Samsung these days.

The new rumor also claims that the phone will have a 50MP + 12MP dual-camera setup on the rear and a Gorilla Glass Armor for the cover screen. The 50MP primary camera setup aligns with expectations, but seeing Gorilla Glass Armor on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a bit hard to believe.

The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 For Galaxy processor. Rumors claim the phone could come with 12GB RAM and a better cooling system. It reportedly features a 4,000mAh battery, an improved hinge, a better internal layout, and seven years of Android OS updates.

Watch our review of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in the video below.

Author’s Note: The tipster who made these claims, @TheGalox_, has been wrong plenty of times in the past, so we would advise you to take his claims with a pound of salt. While the Galaxy Z Flip 6 could have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 For Galaxy processor, a 50MP+12MP camera setup, a 6.7-inch internal screen, and a 4,000mAh battery, it is hard for us to believe that the foldable phone could have a 3.9-inch cover display, 12GB RAM, and Gorilla Glass Armor protection.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro gets TV integration with new update

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 12, 2024
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The Galaxy Watch 5 series has started getting a new software update, bringing a new feature and security patches. The update is currently rolling out in Europe. It may even be available in other parts of the world, but we haven’t been able to verify it right away.

This update was released to the Galaxy Watch 6 series a few days ago.

Galaxy Watch 5 gets Samsung Health workout integration with 2024 Samsung TVs, Smart Monitors, and projectors

The new software update for the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro comes with firmware version R9x0XXU1BXB7 and has a download size of around 244.14MB. It brings the March 2024 security patch that fixes dozens of security vulnerabilities. The update also brings the ability to display health and workout metrics on a Samsung TV released in 2024 featuring Samsung Daily+.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro March 2024 Update Daily Plus TV

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro March 2024 Update Daily Plus TV Changelog

With the new feature, when you follow an online workout on a Samsung TV or Smart Monitor, you can choose to display your heart rate, calories burned, and other workout data from the Galaxy Watch 5 on the big screen. This way, you can stay in the perfect training zone. This feature also works with Samsung’s lifestyle range of TVs and projectors which were launched in 2024.

How to install update on your Galaxy Watch 5?

To install the new update on your Galaxy Watch 5 series smartwatch, open the Galaxy Wearable app on your phone, head over to Watch settings » Watch software update, and tap Download and install. Not every Galaxy Watch 5 user will get the update on the same day, so be patient and keep checking for the new update once every few hours.

Thank you for the tip, Marcin Zawadzki!

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Legendary Galaxy A52s may have finally been outmatched

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 12, 2024
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Many people continue to use the Galaxy A52s today, and it’s no coincidence. If you own the Galaxy A52s, you likely have an eye for spotting gems in the rough. The A52s may share its design with the regular A52 5G, but it is a superior phone thanks to its upgraded chip and connectivity. The question, however, is whether all of its advantages can still hold up today.

Here’s a fun little fact only Galaxy A52s users might know: The phone had Wi-Fi 6 when even the Galaxy A53 didn’t. The Galaxy A5x series had to wait until 2023 to regain Wi-Fi 6, but the A52s had it all the way back in 2021.

And here’s another: The Galaxy A52s outperformed the sequel Galaxy A53 model thanks to its Snapdragon 778G 5G chip. And chances are that many A52s users preferred not to take their chances with the Galaxy A54 powered by the Exynos 1380.

Nevertheless, as legendary as the Galaxy A52s might be, times change and Samsung has just announced the new Galaxy A55. And for once, this new model might be the sequel Galaxy A52s users have been waiting for.

Galaxy A52s users, it might be time for an upgrade

I probably won’t surprise Galaxy A52s users by saying this, but your phone will no longer receive major Android OS upgrades. Even though Samsung has continued to support the phone at a steady pace, the Galaxy A52s won’t move past the point of Android 14 and One UI 6.1.

No more big updates might be a good enough reason to move on to a newer device, and thankfully, the Galaxy A55 may have arrived at just the right time.

One reason why you should consider the A55 is build quality. The Galaxy A55 really is blurring the line between mid-range and high-end phones, as it boasts Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back panels and an aluminum frame — a first for the series.

Samsung Galaxy A55 IP67 Dust Water Resistance Rating

Another is performance. Indeed, the Galaxy A55 appears to be more powerful than the Galaxy A52s, thanks to its new Exynos 1480 chip. Even if you have an aversion for Exynos, you have to keep in mind that the 1480 SoC is built on a 4nm process and has an AMD RDNA-based GPU.

Furthermore, the Galaxy A55 starts at 8GB of RAM and offers a 12GB option, which is staggering when you think about it. Even the base Galaxy S24 flagship model doesn’t benefit from such treatment.

Finally, there’s all the rest and little bits that add up. The Galaxy A55 is bound to capture better photos and videos for you in all lighting conditions, and it likely outperforms the A52s in terms of battery life, especially after all these years. It also has a bigger 5,000mAh unit.

Plus, you get newer Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and don’t lose out on Wi-Fi 6. Furthermore, the Galaxy A55’s screen is brighter at 1000 nits, and it does look significantly better thanks to Vision Booster technology, which is something that didn’t even exist back when the Galaxy A52s was released.

This legend will be remembered

The one thing you’ll have to give up if you move up to the Galaxy A55 is the 3.5mm audio port. But you will get better stereo speakers and, as mentioned above, better Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with superior audio capabilities.

If the missing 3.5mm port worries you, I’m afraid you’ll have to accept that the future is wireless, and you will eventually have to let go of this standard if you plan on upgrading your phone. You might as well do it now when the budget Galaxy Buds FE wireless earbuds are still fresh and cheap enough not to break the bank.

All in all, the Galaxy A52s is quite a legendary phone in its own right, and you likely had good reasons to keep using it all these years. But if you have been waiting for a worthy upgrade, the Galaxy A55 really looks like it might be it. Stay tuned for our upcoming review.

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Your Galaxy A54 is not as cool as it used to be, but is the A55 worth it?

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 12, 2024
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By now, you likely know that your Galaxy A54 is no longer the newest kid on the block. Samsung announced the Galaxy A55 yesterday, and we don’t need to tell you that the newer model brings some improvements over your A54. That’s a given from any yearly upgrade. But what are those improvements, exactly? And are they enough for you to ditch the Galaxy A54 for the newer A55?

Right off the bat, the biggest upgrade introduced by the Galaxy A55 is arguably the newer Exynos 1480 chip and extra RAM options. If you’ve used the Galaxy A54 since launch, you probably know better than anyone that the UI stuttered sometimes and performance wasn’t always smooth. However, things got better as Samsung continued optimizing the Exynos 1380 chip.

That’s all in the past now, and the Galaxy A55 comes with a new Exynos chip, which might just be powerful enough (and paired with enough RAM) not to be a cause of concern regarding general performance.

More RAM than the base Galaxy S24 and a 4nm chip with an AMD GPU

You read that right. While there is a chance that your Galaxy A54 has 4GB of RAM, or, if not, 6GB or 8GB, the new Galaxy A55 offers 8GB minimum plus a 12GB option.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s new Exynos 1480 chip is the first mid-range solution with a GPU based on the AMD RDNA architecture. It was built on a 4nm node, similar to the flagship-grade Exynos 2400, and early benchmark figures are indeed very promising, not just for A5x users but the entire Exynos chip legacy.

Needless to say, if you’re unsatisfied with the way your Galaxy A54 performs, the Galaxy A55 might be your answer and a logical step up. However, we’ll have to test the device ourselves to be sure. We’re preparing a review as we speak.

Bigger screen and better build quality

Another change you might notice coming from the Galaxy A54 is that the newer A55 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch screen instead of a 6.4-inch panel. This also increases the phone’s overall dimensions slightly and contributes to a bit of weight gain. The new model tips the scale at 213 grams instead of 202g.

Whether the A55 fits better in one’s palm is subjective. Nonetheless, the new model offers a bigger screen, which generally is viewed as an improvement.

In addition to the bigger screen and the Key Island design, with which you’re probably already familiar thanks to leaks, Samsung also gave the Galaxy A55 better materials.

Your Galaxy A54 has a plastic frame sandwiched by two Gorilla Glass 5 panels. That glass sandwich design was a big deal last year, but Samsung gave the Galaxy A55 Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection at the front and back. And the pièce de résistance: the Galaxy A55 is the first in its series to boast an aluminum frame.

On a final note, Samsung also improved the camera slightly, if not through megapixels, then through better optimization and processing. For instance, the Galaxy A55 features Super HDR video recording capabilities, which could help you capture videos with better dynamic range.

Should you trade your Galaxy A54 for the newer Galaxy A55? Well, if you find a good trade-in deal and the exchange costs you pocket-change, we don’t see why you wouldn’t want to upgrade to the A55. It is a superior phone.

Unfortunately, that’s not the reality most of us live in. Trade-in deals are not ideal in many markets, and the A55 just might not be worth the trouble. It depends on how easily and cheaply you can transition from the Galaxy A54 to the A55 in your market.

But to answer at least part of the question, yes, the Galaxy A55 has your A54 beat in a few key areas, and the Exynos 1480 SoC paired with more RAM might be worth it. On the other hand, if you own the Galaxy A54 and don’t want to upgrade, your phone should still feel fresh and competent enough to stay relevant in a post-A55 world, at least for the foreseeable future.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 gets March 2024 security update in India

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 12, 2024
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Earlier this month, Samsung released a new security update to the Galaxy S24 series in Europe. Now, the company has started expanding the update to other markets, including India. It brings the March 2024 security patch to the Galaxy S24 series.

Galaxy S24 series more secure with March 2024 update

The new software update for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra is now available in India. It comes bearing firmware version S92xBXXS1AXBN and brings the March 2024 security patch. According to Samsung’s security bulletin, it brings 44 fixes for security vulnerabilities in the previous software version.

The update’s download size is just 285MB because it only brings security fixes. To download the update on your Galaxy S24 series device, open the Settings app, navigate to Software update, and tap Download and install. Alternatively, you can wait for the new firmware to hit our database and flash it manually.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series in January 2024 with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 onboard. These are Samsung’s first phones to come with a promise of seven generations of Android OS updates and security updates.

The devices in the lineup received a major update last month to offer the ability to improve display saturation and camera shortcomings. You can watch the February 2024 update’s improvements in our in-depth video below.

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Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is first affordable phone to run One UI 6.1 out of the box

Post author By miranda cosgrove
Post date March 12, 2024
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The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra were the first Samsung phones to run One UI 6.1 out of the box. The newest version of One UI is expected to be released to existing devices in Q2 2024. Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55, but they aren’t the first mid-rangers to run One UI 6.1 out of the box.

Galaxy F15 5G is cheapest Samsung phone to come with One UI 6.1 pre-installed

As you can see in the image below, the Galaxy F15 5G appears to be the first affordable Galaxy phone to run Android 14-based One UI 6.1 out of the box. The device was released in India a few days ago and is already available for purchase. It will get four major Android OS updates, similar to the Galaxy A35, Galaxy A55, Galaxy S23, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5/Fold 5.

It isn’t clear if all the non-AI features debuted with One UI 6.1 on the Galaxy S24 series are available on the Galaxy F15 5G. However, it comes with the new Quick Share, search engine selection for Chrome (and default search engine), Secure Folder, Samsung Knox, Samsung Wallet, Smart Hotspot, and Voice Focus.

Galaxy F15 5G pricing and features

The phone is priced at INR 12,999 ($157) in India and comes with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options. It has a 6.5-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, a microSD card slot, a 6,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging, a fingerprint reader, and a 3.5mm headphone port.

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Samsung’s midrange Galaxy A55 has a bigger screen and new security features

Post author By lisa nichols
Post date March 11, 2024
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Samsung has launched its 2024 midrange phone lineup, which combines weaker specs and feature sets with more alluring prices than its flagship handsets. The Galaxy A55 and A35 have 6.6-inch Super AMOLED displays. For the first time in its budget handsets, the company included Knox Vault, a walled-off security section that debuted in the Galaxy S21.

Both Android 14-running phones have FHD+ (2220×1080) displays (374 pixels per inch) and variable refresh rates up to 120Hz. Like last year’s Galaxy A54, both include Samsung’s Vision Booster feature, which adjusts the screen’s tone mapping based on ambient lighting conditions. Their 6.6-inch diagonal measurements (not accounting for rounded corners) are a slight bump up from the A54’s 6.4 inches.

Samsung’s official materials didn’t list the phones’ processors, but Android Police reports the A55 uses an Exynos 1480, while the A35 settles for a slower Exynos 1380. RAM comes in different configurations: 8GB or 12GB in the A55 and 6GB or 8GB in the cheaper A35. Your storage options are 128GB or 256GB in each handset, but only the A55 has a microSD card slot.

The Samsung Galaxy A35 against a plain white background. The phone has a pink wallpaper and back. — Galaxy A35 (Samsung)

In addition to performance, cameras will be one of the primary differences between the two phones. The pair has three rear cameras, each with a 50MP main camera and a 5MP macro lens. But the more expensive A55 uses a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, while the A35 has a more pedestrian 8MP ultra-wide lens. In addition, the A55 has a 32MP front-facing camera, compared to the A35’s 13MP front shooter. Both use optical image stabilization (OIS) and video digital image stabilization (VDIS) to offset camera shake.

Unsurprisingly, neither phone appears to include the generative AI features Samsung uses to differentiate the Galaxy S24 series (and older flagships, via software updates). The closest you may get in this price range is the company’s “advanced AI Image Signal Processing (ISP)” for better photography in low-light conditions, included only on the A55.

Samsung didn’t list the phones’ build material in its press release and official specs, but Android Police says the A55 is the company’s first midrange phone with a metal frame. (Last year’s Galaxy A54 used plastic.) Engadget reached out to Samsung to clarify, and we’ll update this article if we hear back.

The handsets each have a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung estimates two days of battery life, but this could vary greatly depending on usage.

US pricing and launch dates aren’t yet available. However, Samsung says the A55 will start at £439 (US$562) in the UK, while the A35 will begin at £339 ($434). Samsung lists a March 20 release date for both handsets in the UK.

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