STACK #208 Feb 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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TOUGH STUFF

A GALAXY OF FLAGSHIP FEATURES The new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G packs the flagship model features that fans love and want into an affordably priced, premiumAndroid smartphone.

A s rugged as the conditions it’s designed for, the Nokia 800 Tough is a phone built for tradies, outdoor workers and adventurers looking for a practical phone with key smart features that will endure extreme conditions, drops and knocks. Winner of the world renowned connected on a building site or similar environments that can prove hazardous to tech. Encased in shock absorbent rubber and military grade tested, the Nokia 800 Tough will withstand accidental drops onto a concrete surface from up to 1.8 metres, weather sub-zero temperatures and scorching summers with no worries, and its IP68 water resistance rating means it’ll keep on ticking even if submerged up to 1.5 metres for half an hour. Anti-slip coating and rubberised edges ensure a secure grip and the heavy duty rubberised buttons are easily accessible, even when wearing gloves. A practical 4G phone without all the perks of an advanced smartphone, the Nokia 800 Tough features a 2.4-inch screen and comes preloaded with basic apps like Facebook and WhatsApp, as well as essential accessories like a torch, 2MP camera and that must-have bit of tradie kit, an FM radio. It’s Wi-Fi compatible with Google Assistant voice control for added convenience, and even includes an old school 3.5mm headphone jack. And perhaps best of all, the battery life is epic, delivering up to 43 days of standby time from a single charge! An ideal secondary or work phone for use in conditions likely to damage a premium smartphone, the Nokia 800 Tough is built to last, and then some. iF Design Award, this virtually indestructible phone is hard as nails and the perfect tool to stay

FE stands for Fan Edition, and the Samsung smartphone ecosystem has a legion of fans who are well served by the company’s new Galaxy S21 FE 5G, which incorporates many

camera for superior selfies, which auto adjusts to ultra-wide if it’s a group shot. Moreover, Portrait Mode uses AI to analyse surroundings in real time and adjust depth, lighting and clarity

of the features found in flagship models, making it stand out from the crowd of similarly priced competitors. The S21 FE offers a generous screen real estate of 6.4 inches, with a Full HD AMOLED display at 2340 x 1080 resolution and an ultra-responsive 120Hz refresh rate, making it a smooth operator. There’s even an Eye Comfort Shield to reduce harmful blue light when streaming after dark. Under the hood, the S21 FE is powered by the next gen Exynos

for a photo every bit as good as a DSLR camera. Night Mode increases clarity and brightness in low light settings, and 10x hybrid zoom and 30x Space Zoom minimises pixelation on extreme close-ups of distant subjects. Versatile and intelligent, the S21 FE’s camera system allows you to snap multiple shots at once with different lenses, and the dual recording function will switch between cameras when shooting 4K video, or capture footage in a single take. Vloggers, take note!

2100 chipset (an upgrade from the S20 series’ 990) for peak performance, delivering hyper- fast streaming and downloading speeds, boosting power efficiency, and facilitating smoother camera zooming. Internal storage is also generous – choose from 128GB or 256GB models A smartphone is often judged by the quality and performance of its camera, and the S21 FE’s Pro Grade triple system incorporates a 12MP wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide and 8MP telephoto lens, as well as a 32MP front-facing

At 177g, the S21 FE is streamlined and lightweight but plenty tough, with Gorilla Glass Victus to protect the screen, and an IP68 splash- proof rating. The 4,500mAh battery is good for all-day use, and 25W super-fast charging delivers a full charge in mere minutes – wirelessly. Available in four colours – graphite, lavender, olive and white – the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G brings premium smartphone features and functionality to the mid-range market at a great price, and this edition is certain to please existing fans and win new converts.

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