Description
Key Highlights:
- Premium mid-ranger with 5G, IP67 rating, and 4 major Android upgrades.
Body & Durability:
- Dimensions: 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm | Weight: 213g.
- Build: Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, Gorilla Glass back, aluminum frame.
- IP67: Dust/water resistant (1m for 30 mins).
- SIM: Hybrid Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual Nano-SIM (microSD shared).
Display:
- Type: 6.6" Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+.
- Brightness: 1000 nits (HBM) / 1010 nits (tested).
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 (~390 PPI) | Gorilla Glass Victus+.
- Extras: Always-on display.
Performance:
- OS: Android 14 + One UI 6.1 (4 years of updates).
- Chipset: Exynos 1480 (4nm, 8-core: 4x2.75GHz A78 + 4x2.0GHz A55).
- GPU: Xclipse 530 (AMD-based RDNA2, mid-tier).
- Benchmarks:
- AnTuTu v10: 726,158 (upper mid-range).
- GeekBench 6: 3,350 (multi-core).
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,024 (moderate gaming).
- Storage: 128GB/256GB + microSDXC (shared slot) | RAM: 6GB/8GB/12GB.
Cameras:
- Main (Triple):
- 50MP (f/1.8, OIS, 1.0µm, PDAF) – strong low-light performance.
- 12MP (f/2.2, 123° ultrawide) – useful for wide shots.
- 5MP (f/2.4, macro) – niche utility.
- Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps (gyro-EIS).
- Selfie: 32MP (f/2.2) – 4K@30fps (sharp but smaller sensor).
Battery & Charging:
- Capacity: 5000 mAh.
- Charging: 25W wired (no wireless charging).
- Battery Life: 13h 27m active use (efficient for 120Hz).
Audio & Connectivity:
- Stereo speakers (-25.7 LUFS – excellent).
- No 3.5mm jack.
- Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.3, NFC (region-dependent), USB-C 2.0.
- 5G, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS.
Extras:
- Sensors: Under-display optical fingerprint, gyro, compass.
- Features: Circle to Search, virtual proximity.
- Colors: Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon (vibrant options).
Verdict:
A well-rounded mid-ranger with flagship-like build, smooth display, and solid cameras, but held back by Exynos 1480’s modest GPU performance and no wireless charging. Ideal for users prioritizing Samsung’s design, IP67, and HDR media over raw power.
Strengths:
✔️ Premium glass/aluminum build.
✔️ 120Hz AMOLED with high brightness.
✔️ 4 years of OS updates.
✔️ Strong battery life
