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SAMSUNG S24/S24+ /S24 ULTRA 5G

MOTOROLA RAZR 40 ULTRA 5G

Samsung have gone all-out with their S24 series, introducing a raft of new features and improving on an already brilliant Android experience.

You’ll flip out over this slim and stylish flip phone with a large, multi-purpose cover screen and a premium camera system. The Razr 40 Ultra boasts all the bits Motorola users love, and ups the ante with the largest cover screen display for a flip phone to date, so you have fast access to notifications, apps and selfie-taking without needing to open the phone. Unfolded, you get a wide and virtually crease-free 22:9 display that supports HDR10+ for a vivid streaming experience, and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz for silky-smooth gaming. The 32MP camera has a generous 108° wide-angle lens, so you can fit 3x more image into the frame, and a wide aperture and OIS for clear and stable low light shooting. Plus, the flip design lets you stand or prop it at a variety of angles for more creative shots. Who is it for? Content creators – and everyday users – who want the versatility of a flip phone with an excellent camera system and the convenience of a big external display.

The Samsung people are calling it “a new era of smartphone technology”, led by numerous software improvements to aid everybody from the happy snapper to the serious photographer, and from intrepid travellers to travel bloggers! Possibly the handiest is “Circle to Search”, which introduces a simple way to find things online by circling them in an onscreen image and letting the S24 do the searching. The S24 Ultra adds a handy S Pen to the spec sheet that’s ideal for this very purpose! Along with new “Live Translate” and “Note Assist”, a smartphone experience has never been more helpful. The Galaxy S24 and S24+ deliver a Pro Grade 50MP rear camera. Add a 12MP front, 10MP telephoto and 12MP ultra-wide rear lenses, plus 5x optical zoom to the mix and you have a dynamo of a camera in your pocket. Step up to the Galaxy S24 Ultra and score a powerhouse rear 200MP camera with 5x

optical zoom, coupled with 12MP front, plus 10MP 5x telephoto, 10MP 10x telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide rear lenses. For peak performance, both the Galaxy S24 and S24+ house the new Exynos 2400 processor chip, complete with an enhanced cooling system, while the S24 Ultra packs a supercharged Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip. In designing the S24 range, Samsung have gone for a “simple yet striking” ethos, with a range of stylish colours for each model. Who are they for? Those looking for the latest in cutting edge phone tech to break through the language barrier, simplify searching, and shoot and edit stunning high-res photos and videos.

OPPO A18 4G The latest 4G smartphone from OPPO, the A18 combines stunning looks with impressive functionality at a great price point for those who want bang for their buck.

you juiced up for up to a massive 38 hours of talk time. And the A18 is built to last, having undergone extensive stress testing, as well as adding the peace of mind of IP54 water resistance, too. Who is it for? Those looking for a quality, entry-level or second phone with smooth performance, a bright display, a big battery, and a variety of photography tools.

There’s more to the OPPO A18 than its good looks – it packs some serious power for an affordable 4G smartphone, as well as handy high-end features such as side fingerprint unlock. The generous 6.56” “Sunlight Display” screen has a generous maximum of 720 nits of brightness at up to 90Hz, so you can easily view the display on a sunny day without fiddling with settings. You’ll also hear everything you want to, with Ultra Volume Mode to pump the sound up to 300% to counter the noisiest environments. Keen snappers will be well satisfied by the 8MP camera, 2MP portrait, and 8MP selfie combination. With special modes for portrait bokeh to highlight your subject, AI image retouching, and more, top snaps are the go. A generous 5000mAh battery will keep

• Screen size: 6.9” main/ 3.6” cover • Camera: 32MP front/ 13MP + 12MP rear • Video: 4K • Storage: 256GB • Water resistance: IP52 • Battery: 3800mAh | Qi fast charging • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 | Wi-Fi 6E | NFC | USB-C

• Screen size: 6.56” • Camera: 8MP + 2MP rear, 5MP front • Video: 1080P • Storage: 128GB + up to 1TB with MicroSD • Water resistance: IP54 • Battery: 5000mAh • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 | Bluetooth v5.3 | USB-C | 3.5mm audio

36 MARCH 2024

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