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Samsung Galaxy S5 VS Apple iPhone 5S

March 20, 2025 Tech Review
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Apparently, the smartphone market is getting more and more crowded. As far as we are concerned, the biggest rivalry will be the two technology giants: Apple iPhone 5S VS Samsung Galaxy S5 - Samsung’s latest flagship. For sure, both tycoons have spared no expense on the marketing with the hope of attracting more consumers to their sides. But as we all know, consumers (whether Android fans or iOS lovers) have a certain degree of loyalty to the platforms and products they love. That said, the performance of the devices matters the most and speaks for themselves.

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Galaxy S5 VS iPhone 5S: Display

Compared to Galaxy S4, the S5 has got a larger screen of 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display. Both the S4 and S5 provide a 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution. But the pixel density of the S5 is slightly down with the S4 having a pixel density of 441 ppi.

Tips: Click to see how to play swf videos on iPhone 5S freely.

As to Apple iPhone 5S, it is delicately designed with a 4-inch Retina screen, much smaller than that of Galaxy S4. In the meanwhile, it provides a 1136 x 640 resolution of 326ppi density only. However, the lower density of iPhone 5S still looks pretty damn sharp. Categorically, the Galaxy S5 does better than the iPhone 5S in terms of display and resolution.

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Galaxy S5 VS iPhone 5S: Processor

Galaxy S5 comes with two different processors: an Exynos chip and a high-end 2.5GHz Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor 805, both of which help to work up the processing speed faster than the S4. Technically, the Qualcomm boosts the performance of the CPU, GPU, digital signal processor, camera sensor, and memory components of the chip while keeping the software and other features compatible with its other processors to speed development for handset vendors.

On the other hand, the iPhone 5S owns an impressive 64-bit A7 processor running at between 12GHz to 1.3GHz. The A7 is actually a dual-core Cyclone processor that paired with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. What on earth is the big deal of the processor? It ensures that the users can have a pleasant experience on using the phone - the iOS 7 to run pretty smoothly, all apps and web pages load very fast, etc.

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Galaxy S5 VS iPhone 5S: Battery

As we can see from the picture below, the brand new Galaxy S5 has a built-in 2800mAh battery, which, according to Samsung Company, can provide enough juice for the phone to last a whole day(21 hours of talk time or 390 hours standby).

Comparatively, the battery life of Apple iPhone 5S is slightly inferior - provides 10 hours of talk time on 3G, and up to 250 hours standby, as Apple claimed. Out of question, Apple needs to make more efforts on extending the battery life. Hopefully, we can get an improved battery on its next-gen iPhone 6.

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Galaxy S5 VS iPhone 5S: Camera

The Galaxy S5 owns a 16-megapixel rear camera which is able to capture HDR(High Dynamic Range) snaps, slow-motion films as well as 4K videos(four times HD resolution). Besides, Samsung has also enhanced the phone’s menu and user interface, making it easier for the consumers to take, edit and share photos captured.

The iPhone 5S sports two cameras - a front-facing FaceTime camera and a rear-facing camera. On paper, both cameras looks more or less the same as those on the iPhone 5, however, Apple has specially made some significant improvements on them. Truly, the cameras does a pretty job in coping in both well-light and low-light conditions - accurate color with enough details.

Galaxy S5 VS iPhone 5S: Key Specs Comparison

Key-specifications of Galaxy S5:

Qualcomm Snapdragon S805 2.5GHz quad-core processor

16/32GB internal memory, microSD slot up to 64GB

Android 4.4.2 (Kitkat)

5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen (1920 x 1080)

16MP rear camera

4K video recording

2MP front camera

Dust and water resistant (IP67)

Finger scanner

Dimension: 142.0 x 72.5 x 8.1mm, 145g

2800mAh Battery

Key-specifications of iPhone 5S:

4.0-inch LCD

4.87×2.31×0.3 inches

A7 chip with 64-bit architecture

M7 motion coprocessor

Fingerprint identity sensor built into the Home button

1080p HD video recording

16/32/64GB storage

1570mAh battery

2014 Top 5 Android Tablets

January 23, 2025 Tech Review
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Every time we talk of tablets, a majority of people would think of iPad, the crowning glory of Apple Inc. Not long before, its two latest models iPad Mini 2 and iPad Air were launched to the market, sparking a big sales record. However, not all people would like an iPad and Apple’s tablet is, in fact, not the only game in town. The truth is, there are many other great options out there.

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Seriously, if you don’t fancy on an iPad, the Android tablets will be a great the way to go. There is no denying the fact that, Android Jelly Bean is currently the main rival to the iOS 7 toting iPad Air and iPad mini 2. Currently, more and more high-quality Android-based tablets are showing up on the market. We have got a long list which includes Amazon Kindle Fire, Google Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Tab, LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition, Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Asus Transformer Pad TF701T and so on. That said, you may be racking your brains on deciding which tablet should choose. To ease your pain, we have specially listed 5 worthwhile Android tablets for your easy reference.

1. Google Nexus 7

The Nexus 7 was announced in late July 2013. It is one of the best 7-inch tablets available on the market. Equipped with a small interface, the Nexus 7 is slimmer, lighter, and more comfortable to hold on hands than the Apple iPad mini. What deserves an honorable mentioning is that, the Nexus 7 is the first Android 4.3 tablet, running a 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm S4 Pro APQ8064 processor.

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2. LG G Pad 8.3

The L G G Pad 8.3 is LG’s the best Android tablet. It is a compact tablet with a sheet of aluminum shell. It is sized at 216.8 x 126.5 x 8.3 mm, about 16mm taller than the iPad mini. Even though it runs an older version of Android, the LG G Pad 8.3 is a great device with advanced internal hardware such as a 1.7Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 600 SoC, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

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3. Sony Xperia Tablet Z

The Sony Xperia Z is a super-light device with a super slim chassis, impressive screen. It is 10-inch, pitting itself against the likes of the Google Nexus 10 and iPad 4. Frankly, its 1,920 x 1,200 resolution screen falls a little short of ‘retina’ sharpness of the iPad 4′s 2,048 x 1,536 or the Nexus 10′s stupendously sharp 2,560 x 1,600 screen. However, it prides itself in obtaining the great feature of water resistant up to one meter for 30 minutes and dust resistant.

XperiaTabletZ

4. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7

The Kindle Fire HDX 7 is Amazon’s newest 7-inch tablet. Compared with the original Kindle Fire, the HDX 7 has got great changes in design. It is all angles and contrasts with a smooth matte back now joined with a glossy metallic top containing the speakers. Besides, this brand new 7-inch screen device provides a fantastic screen resolution of 1920×1200 at 323ppi, making it a not bad choice for entertainment. Besides, it has got a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor along with 2GB of RAM, which means that games play smoothly whilst video playback is lag-free. Plus, it also provides 11-hour battery life and with mixed-usage.

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5. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a large decent tablet with 10.1-inch screen. It provides a 1280×800 pin-sharp pixels display just as the Note, although the resolution is not high, users can still get a satisfying movies/pictures/web pages viewing experience. Backed by a 1GHz dual-core OMAP 4430 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage, this Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 hits the nail on the head of so many Android tablets. To sum up, it is a well-designed tablet with powerful speakers, a responsive screen, and expandable storage.

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Tips on How to Buy a Suitable Tablet PC

November 26, 2024 Tech Tips
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Ever since the releasing of Apple iPad—the first consumer-friendly tablet, a slew of different brand of tablets have emerged like mushrooms. Nowadays, tablet has become a must-have device for most people thanks to its great capability, which can be used as a mobile PC amazingly.

The fact is that, a flood of tablet PCs are available on the market with different prices, such as iPad 4, iPad Air, Amazon Kindle Fire, Sony Xperia Tablet Z, Google Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for”. Generally speaking, the higher the specs, the higher the prices will go. Needless to say, high specs are good, but when comes to the actual purchasing of a tablet PC, the budget matters a lot and other factors also count. So, what should you consider carefully before buying a tablet PC? Read the following tips to find out more.

1.Your Actual Requirement

You know what, new models of tablet PCs are released every 3-6 months, which is the tactics of manufacturers who would like to interest users with the new versions. That means, you have tons of choices. And you should think carefully about your actual requirement, do you want a tablet PC for basic usage such as, enjoying music, watching movies, playing games or the one with advanced photo/video editing features? By considering these demands, it helps to narrow down your choices and you will not be carried away by the bunches of new models.

2. Your Budget

Budget always plays an important role in the purchasing. Looking around the tablet PCs industry, the price starts from $99 to $900. Let’s say, the newest 9.7-inch iPad Air comes with a price tag of $499 while the new Microsoft Surface Pro 2 will cost you up to $899! Yes, the price differs widely, thus, you need to set your own budget and make it flexible to go up or down $50 to get a good deal.

3. The Tablet Size

So far, tablet PCs are available in many sizes. For example, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX and Google Nexus 7are in the same size of 7-inch; the 9.7-inch iPad Air is the lightest tablet in its size class while the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is perhaps the largest one with a 10.6-inch display. Before making the decision of getting a tablet, think about what size you need. After all, a sole purpose of a Tablet PC is that it’s easy to carry along.

4. Operating System

Basically, there are three operating systems: Google Android, Apple iOS and Microsoft Windows RT. Admittedly, all these OS have got their own advantages and work quite well with the products produced by their parent company. For example, the Apple iPad Air is featured with iOS-arguably the simplest and most easy-to-learn interface around, which provides a great sync and user experience. Similarly, the Android works better with Google Services. Therefore, you have to decide what your favorite operating system is.

5. Tablet Apps

Like we said above, choosing the operating system is very important. WHY? Just imagine that, you would like to a particular app, but it turns out that it is not acceptable for the OS your tablet is running. Yes, there are many such cases where an app is available for iOS but not for Android and Windows or an app is available for Android but not for iOS. Therefore, don’t rush to the final decision, please check if the app is available on the Platform you are going to buy as there is no way back once you buy a Tablet PC.

Well, there are also other factors to be considered for getting a suitable tablet PC, say, the brand you like(Apple, Samsung, Sony, Acer, LG, Amazon, etc), the connectivity to the internet(3G or Wi-Fi)and more. Anyway, try to think about what comes to your mind before making your decision for purchasing a favorite tablet PC.

PC Industry Looks Gloomy While Tablets Like Sunshine

July 30, 2024 Tech News
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PC or personal computer is still expecting a good consumer market while however, the industry around it doesn’t seem to be optimistic. Looking back to couples of years ago, mainframe was rumored to come to a dead end, but still survived in this furious market. It is true that popular mobile devices such as Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy will impact the PC sales. Although the mobile device can never satisfy many people especially the spreadsheet masters and film editors as PC does, many technical officials firmly believe that PCs’ relevance will decrease gradually.

As Hector Ruiz, the former chief executive of Advanced Micro Devices said that “In my humble opinion, the PC as we have known it is in a continuous decline and being relegated to a utility device for businesses,” A report showed clearly that the global PC shipments had fallen about 11 percent in the second quarter of this year, which’s considered to be the worst downturn ever since PCs launching to the market. Thus, the PC industry seems to be surrounded by the intangible air of sadness. Intel and Microsoft, the two giants also received disappointing financial results. It’s a pity that the Windows—an overhaul of Microsoft’s software failed to make a comeback but to make the situation even worse.

As for another giant Dell, it couldn’t escape the disaster either. After the big slump, Dell Corp. decided to take the company private. Michael S. Dell, the founder claimed that the computer would be shifted into a corporate software services provider. Be it true or not, we will have to wait till August.

Interestingly , the sales of PCs remains steady but the business of tablets is on the upraising since more and more people tend to purchase iPad, Kindle Fires and other tablets. According a research firm, there will be over 200 million shipments of Tablets this year, which excels that of the notebooks (the largest category of PCs) for the first time. As Steven P. Jobs, the Apple chief executive predicted many years ago that, PCs were like trucks which play an important role in people’s life while the Tablets were something like the cars, naturally, the number of trucks would never make a patch against that of cars.

The IDC research firm estimated that 53% of the computer shipments were targeting at the consumer marker while the other 47% were for commercial market. This proves what Dr. Huttenlocher was correct: “There is way more consumers than producers, period, even in a world with lots of user-generated content”.

Microsoft and Intel—the most competitive brands in the PC industry, have adapted a very straightforward way to tackle the great loss of the business- redefine the PC to make it more tablet like. True! The Windows 8 shows Microsoft’s strategic fully; it is featured with a touch-screen, but it can be operated by a mouse on the Windows desktop interface as well.