…nothing by buying these 2022 models. Google $901-999 $937 Samsung S23 (2023), 6.1” 1080p AMOLED, 8/128GHB, SD8 Gen 2, 50+10+12MP/12MP, 2-year ✅ $949 Google Pixel 8a, 6.1” 1080p OLED< 8/256, Tensor G3 (Exynos) 64+13MP/13MP, 2-year $987 Samsung S23 FE (2023), 6.4” 1080 AMOLED, 8/128GB, Exynos 2200, 50+8+12MP/10MP, 2-year $999 Nothing…
…for the future, as many AI features will only support that due to its more memory. Competition Google Pixel 8 or Pro (go for the Pro) Samsung S23 FE 5G (similar Exynos 2300 processor) Nothing 2 $899 (not yet reviewed but looks superior on specs with an SD8 Gen 1…
…Samsung S23 FE has an Exynos processor and inferior phone signal strength. Similarly, the Google Pixel 8a has a Tensor G3 (Exynos 2400) with lower signal strength. Performance 85 The SD7 Gen 3 is not as powerful as expected, but it is more than fit for purpose. You notice the…
…we bought a Samsung Galaxy S23 and an S21 FE outright and were convinced to upgrade our plans to the Telstra 5G $72/180GB plan. We did not even know about 5G, but Telstra said it was faster, and we liked that idea. Later, we found that we couldn’t get 5G…
…exist. Then you read “Predicted to get 4G coverage”. So, I spoke to our nearest Telstra store at Warragul (25km away). They were not remotely interested apart from recommending a Blue Tick phone. I could not afford a 2023 S23 Ultra, so I settled on a $700 2023 Samsung A54…
…Our current reference 4/5G devices include the OPPO Find X5 Pro 2022 (Qualcomm SD8 Gen 1), the Samsung S24 Ultra 2024 (SD8 Gen 3—we used the S23 Ultra SD8 Gen 2 before that), the Google Pixel 8 Pro 2024 (G3 Tensor—essentially a Samsung Exynos 2400), and the OPPO Reno 10…
…3.15 million phones tested were fake. Samsung led the way with 34%, Apple 13%, OPPO 5% and vivo 3%. Since then, it has become an epidemic. OzBargain reported that 9 out of 10 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultras sold on marketplaces were fake! Read more at XDA. https://youtu.be/gXOx27b_faA And the big…
…is good but does not quite make it to Exceed. You can click on most images for an enlargement (use the browser back arrow to return to the review). First Impression – A flat-screen S23 Ultra I have reviewed every Samsung premium Note or Ultra phone since 2013. They all…
…Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro). Pass USB-A can deliver 12W (test confirms) to the right device, but it usually delivers 10W. Pass Both ports share 15W with USB-C at up to 10W and USB-A at up to 5W. Pass We charged a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra…
…test Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro join MLO at the maximum of 2400Mbps (2 x 2 x 160MHz) on the 6GHz network. If I connect to the 6GHz network, I get up to 2882Mbps. It also supports a 2.5/5GHz and 6GHz Guest network isolated from the…
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE – is a feature-packed, upper-mid-range smartphone under the Galaxy S23 $1000+ price bracket. It is available in 8/128 or 8/256GB for $999/1099. FE means Fan Edition – a phone driven by fans who wanted most of the S23 features but at a <$1000 cost. This…
…Negear’s eight antennae are angled around 360° to cover the floor above and below (bubble), albeit at lower transmit speeds. Netgear’s 6GHz band is almost as strong as the 5GHz band with the advantage of 360° bubble coverage for multi-floor homes. Performance – superb (Exceed) Test devices: Samsung S23 Ultra…