STACK #189 Jul 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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HANDY 5G HANDSETS continued

Huawei P40 Pro 5G The more you invest in a 5G phone, the more you can expect screen quality to improve. For instance, the Huawei P40 Pro 5G boasts a 6.58-inch OLED screen with a 2640x1200 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The P40 Pro’s out-and- about 5G speeds are matched with Wi-Fi 6 Plus support, meaning you can take advantage of wireless internet speeds whether you’re outside or at home. Budding photographers and videographers will want that extra speed for digital backups, too, given the combination of 50MP, 40MP, and 12MP cameras on the front, and a 32MP front-facing camera, plus the option to record video at 4K resolutions and at 60 frames-per- second (fps). Oppo Find X2 Pro

For the same price as the Huawei P40 Pro, you can also weigh up the Oppo Find X2 Pro. This 5G-capable handset ups the screen stakes again with its 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, which has a 3168x1440

storage space, too. That’s because the S20 boasts a pro-grade 108MP camera on the back and a 40MP selfie camera on the front. You can even record in up to 8K at 24fps.

resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, which is extremely easy on the eyes. You can take that good-looking appraisal both figuratively and

Samsung Note 10+ 5G If you fancy interaction options with your high-end smartphone – regular ol’ touch control or the use of a stylus – have a gander at the Samsung Note 10+ 5G. You’ll surely like what you see in the 6.8-inch 3040x1440- resolution Dynamic AMOLED screen. And that impressiveness continues with the 512GB of internal storage, plus the option to bump that up by another 512GB with a microSD card. Use the screen and stylus combo to translate handwriting into text, or marvel at the picture and video results of the selection

literally, more so because the X2 Pro automatically adjusts optimal screen brightness and colour temperature based on your surroundings. The 512GB of internal storage means you can ditch the need for digital spring cleaning, while the 4260mAh battery combines with 65W flash charging to take you from

0 to 40 battery percentage in a breezy ten minutes.

of front- and rear-facing pro-grade cameras. The Note 10+ also features fast charging on its 4300mAh battery. Plus, you can even turn your Note S10+ into a desktop with the right external equipment, care of inbuilt DeX Live desktop software.

Cheaper 5G Like any new emerging tech, the pricing is initially steep and 5G is no different. The cost of the devices themselves and networks on which they operate are expensive to develop. But as consumer engagement increases, the price will eventually head in a favourable direction, and that's exactly what's happening with 5G phones now. You can join the benefits of 5G and futureproof your phone now for well under a thousand bucks!

Samsung S20 Ultra 5G

For a premium handset budget, you can safely expect premium inclusions, such as those found in the Samsung S20 Ultra 5G. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O screen boasts a resolution of 3200x1400 and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. To help preserve battery life, the S20 Ultra comes with a 5000 mAh battery, which is handy given how currently draining the 5G signal can be on regular smartphone battery life. While there’s only 128GB of internal storage, you can optionally expand with up to 1TB of additional storage via microSD card. If you’re keen to tap into the photography perks of the S20 Ultra, you’ll want that extra

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