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Feb 2, 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra Specs, Pricing, and Pre-order Details

Samsung just unveiled the new Galaxy S23 premium smartphone lineup! The new Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra are now available for pre-order in all Samsung stores nationwide. Here are the complete specifications of each model plus pricing in the Philippines.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Galaxy S23 Ultra
Display	6.8-inch QHD+ Edge* Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort
Display	*Measured diagonally, actual viewable area is less due to rounded corners and camera hole.
Dimensions & Weight	78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9mm, 234g
Camera	12MP Ultra-Wide Camera F2.2, FOV 120˚ 200 MP Wide Camera F1.7, FOV 85˚ 10MP Telephoto Camera 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚ 10MP Telephoto Camera 10x Optical Zoom, F4.9, FOV 11˚ 12MP Front Camera F2.2, FOV 80˚
Camera	*100X Space Zoom includes 10x Optical Zoom and 10x digital zoom with AI Super Resolution technology. Zooming in past 10x may cause some image deterioration.
AP	Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory	12GB + 1TB 12 + 512GB 12 + 256GB
Memory	Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software. Memory option may vary by market.
Battery	5,000mAh
Battery	* Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,855mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging*	Wired charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter* and 5A USB-C cable* Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare***
	*Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC.
	**45W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
	*** Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 45W Travel Adapter connected to newly pre-released version of Galaxy S23 Ultra while device had 0% of power remaining, with all services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors.
	****Wireless charging compatible with WPC.
	*****Limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, Z Fold 4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE and Note5. Only available with certain Samsung Galaxy wearables such as Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. During PowerShare, it may affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
OS	Android 13 One UI 5.1
Network and Connectivity
	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E ready**, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth® v 5.3
	Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors. Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. **Wi-Fi 6E network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment.
Security	Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault
Water Resistance	IP68
Water Resistance	* IP68 Rating: Water resistant in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt, and sand. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.

Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+
	Galaxy S23	Galaxy S23+
Display	6.1-inch FHD+* Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort	6.6-inch FHD+* Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort
Display	*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S23’s screen size is 6.1-inch in the full rectangle and 5.9-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S23+'s screen size is 6.6-inch in the full rectangle and 6.4-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
Dimensions & Weight	70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6mm, 168g		76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6mm, 196g
Camera	12MP Ultra-Wide Camera F2.2, FOV 120˚ 50 MP Wide Camera F1.8, FOV 85˚ 10MP Telephoto Camera 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚ 12MP Front Camera F2.2, FOV 80˚
AP	Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Memory	8 + 256GB 8 + 128GB			8 + 512GB 8 + 256GB
Memory	*Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software.
Battery	3,900mAh			4,700mAh
Battery	*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3,785mAh for Galaxy S23 and 4,563mAh for Galaxy S23+. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
Charging	Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter* and 3A USB-C cable* Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare***			Wired charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter* and 5A USB-C cable* Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare***
	*Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFC.
	**Power Adapter and data cable sold separately. Using the original Samsung 45W Power Adapter and data cable is recommended for Galaxy S23+ and the original Samsung 25W Power Adapter and data cable recommended for Galaxy S23.
	***Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 25W Travel Adapter connected to newly pre-released version of Galaxy S23 and 45W Travel Adapter connected to newly pre-released version of Galaxy S23+ while a device had 0% of power remaining, with all services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors.
	****Wireless charging compatible with WPC.
	*****Limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, Z Fold 4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE and Note5. Only available with certain Samsung Galaxy wearables such as Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. During PowerShare, it may affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.
OS	Android 13 One UI 5.1
Network and Connectivity
	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E ready**, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth® v 5.3
	5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations. Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. ** Wi-Fi 6E network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment.
Security	Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault
Water Resistance	IP68
Water Resistance	* IP68 Rating: Water resistant in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes and protected from dust, dirt, and sand. Rinse residue/dry after wet. Not advised for beach or pool use.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

From February 2 until February 23, 2023, customers who pre-order the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ , or the Galaxy S23 Ultra through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP 76,000, including a FREE Memory Upgrade worth up to PHP 8,000. They will instantly get the higher memory variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup.

Those who will trade-in their old devices can also enjoy savings of up to PHP 13,000 on top of their old phone’s residual value. In addition, they will get an e-voucher worth up to PHP 5,000, a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series. On top of this, they will also get a FREE 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage worth PHP 5,999, and earn double Samsung Rewards points.

For more information about Galaxy S23 series, please visit: www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s23/ , https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/, news.samsung.com/global or

www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Video Test - Good For Vlogging?

Jexx Hinggo 1:43 PM tech , tech review 0 Comments

I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 for vlogging for a day. Here are some shots for you to check out. I used the wide lens for the whole vlog.

Don't forget to like and subscribe for more video tests. #Flip4 #zflip4 #JexxsVlog

Oct 12, 2022

TECH Review - narzo 50i Prime

Jexx Hinggo 10:49 PM tech , tech review 1 Comments

narzo further strengthens its smartphone lineup with the launching of the narzo 50i Prime. This is narzo's new budget smartphone in the market today. I was able to test this for a week and here's my quick review.

What's inside the box?

- Important Information Guide and Quick Guide

- MicroUSB cable

- Sim Card Tool

- realme narzo 50i Prime unit

This is made of polycarbonate plastic with textured lines at the back. A big camera lens with flash is placed inside a matte rectangular shape at the top part with the brands logo. I love the shape of this phone. It's flat, has curved edges and very light. It only weighs 185g and 8.9mm thin.

Unfortunately, the box doesn't come with an adaptor and free case. Due to its material, a little bump or crash may break this phone. This is available in 2 colors - Dark Blue and Mint Green.

All buttons are on the right, and on the left, there's the dual sim tray and microSD slot that enables up to 1TB of expanded memory. The bottom part has 3.5mm audio port, microphone, MicroUSB slot, and the speakers.

The narzo 50i Prime has a wide 6.5in IPS LCD screen with 400nits. It has a resolution of 1600 x 720 and 20:9 ratio. The refresh rate of 60Hz is decent that you can still watch videos without a problem. It's decent enough to use in brighter conditions.

The narzo 50i Prime is equipped with Unisoc Tiger T612 Octa-core on a 12nm Octa-core node. This will provide smooth experience while using different apps. It also houses a Mali-G57 GPU for a decent gaming performance.

It boasts a 5000mAh massive battery with 10W charging. This phone will last throughout the day but the downside is the charging port. Because it is still a MicroUSB port, the charging time will take a while. It took me almost 2 hours to charge it from 20% to 100%.

It has a single AI rear camera with LED flash and it takes decent photos. It offers HDR option that really enhances the quality of the photos. The front camera is only 5mp and is placed in a dewdrop notch.

Here are some samples.

REAR CAMERA SHOT

NIGHT SHOT

SELFIE SHOT

The narzo 50i Prime is only available in 3GB RAM + 32GB Storage variant and is priced at Php4,999. Now available on Lazada, Shopee, TikTok Shop, and all 27 narzo stores and kiosks nationwide.

The narzo 50i Prime reminds me of my first realme smartphone - the realme C1. It's light, good looking, reliable, and takes decent photos. This is an entry-level smartphone best for kids or students, or for someone who needs a secondary phone for work calls and texts. It's really affordable and reliable!

For more information and latest updates on narzo Philippines, follow the brand’s official Facebook page and tune in to the daily live streams on TikTok. Join the twelve-thousand strong narzo Philippines online community to be a part of the real game changer!

Oct 9, 2022

My favorite value meals on GrabFood

Jexx Hinggo 2:57 PM davao food , food 0 Comments

A quick life update! I've been working on-site for the past 2 weeks and, to be honest, it has been a challenge to think of what to get for lunch daily. Good thing there's GrabFood, I can order value meals that won't break my weekly budget.

GrabFood now offers Everyday Value Meals starting at Php99! With this, I could get my daily meals at work without spending too much. Here are my top 5 favourite food that I ordered via GrabFood.

Creamcheese Garlic Bun and other pastries from Hayashi Bread

I can eat bread all day! So when this cream cheese garlic bun was already available online, I had to order it right away. This cream cheese garlic bun started trending in Korea and now pastry shops in Davao are serving it.

GrabFood Everyday Value Meals Hayashi Breads

Creamcheese Garlic Bun - Php87

Double Cheese and Special Cheese Breads - Php45 and P15

Buy 1 Take 1 Burgers at Minute Burger
Who doesn't love the buy 1 take 1 promo, right? Minute burger has been consistent in serving different flavours of burgers in the country. They even have new items and combos on their menu. I ordered my favourite Black Pepper Burger with free Premium chips.

GrabFood Everyday Value Meals Minute Burger

Buy 1 Take 1 Black Pepper Burger + Leslie's Premium Chips - Php162

Flavorful Boneless Fried Chicken from 24 Chicken
Korean food has been popular for years in the country. One of the restaurants that were inspired by fried chicken in Korea is 24 Chicken. They serve delicious fried chicken with different flavours. I ordered the original garlic flavour. Trust me, it smells, looks, and tastes delicious. You should try their other flavours like Yangyeom and Snow Cheese.

GrabFood Everyday Value Meals 24 Chicken

boneless Chicken Rice Meal (2 Pcs) - Php118

Fresh and Hot Tacos from Taco Boy
When you are craving a meaty meal, you should try Taco Boy. The aroma of the wrapped tacos wet your tastebuds and made you feel hungry. I love the extra cheese inside plus the hot sauce will give a kick of spiciness to your tastebuds. I ordered the Nachos too!

Nachos - Php79 / Fried Taco (3 pcs) - Php115

Shawarma Overload from JM Shawarma
I prefer their shawarma meals because it's tastier and fresh. I always order the Shawarma Overload and the Mozza Wrap. The spices are not too strong and I love their taco wrap.

GrabFood Everyday Value Meals JM Shawarma

Shawarma Overload - Php116 / Moza Wrap Php - Php87

The prices of the meals I ordered were more or less than a hundred pesos. Super tipid for me actually. I don't need to go out of the office, I'll just wait for my order and enjoy my lunch.

You should explore GrabFood Everyday Value Meals by downloading the app, tapping Food, and tapping "Starts at 99". Check out a wide variety of restaurants that serves dishes as low as Php99.