Samsung S23 or A55 ?

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Which to get?


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Both S23 (8GB+256) & A55 (8GB+256) for 43k

For 3k more you can get the A55 with12GB+256

Both will get four OS upgrades but the A55 starts at 14 whereas the S23 launched with 13

The A55's battery will beat galaxy S+ (let alone S) models for half the price if you accept a slightly less capable camera.

Did I mention the A55 comes with a microSD slot.

It's possible the A55's price will reduce further but the S23 might not be available later.

I'm also wondering whether the FK S23 offer can be trusted as Amazon can't match it for much more?

And Samsung wants 70k on their site for the same specs S23
 

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ze_cook said:
Might be a fairly controversial opinion, but I use my S23 without a case, been using it this way since launch (1.5 years). Yes, It has scratches on the metal frame, but the front/back glass is still impeccable and I find paying top money for a great build quality, only to put it in a inferior quality case counter intuitive. The reason I chose the base S23 (as opposed to plus/ultra) was because of the size, and putting it in a case takes away that advantage. I'm not telling anyone to not put a case on their expensive new phone, just stating what I do and why.
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Same with me, bought the S23 for compact size, I have never used a case or screen protector for a phone in my life.
 
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Which to get?


Or


Both S23 (8GB+256) & A55 (8GB+256) for 43k

For 3k more you can get the A55 with12GB+256

Both will get four OS upgrades but the A55 starts at 14 whereas the S23 launched with 13

The A55's battery will beat galaxy S+ (let alone S) models for half the price if you accept a slightly less capable camera.

Did I mention the A55 comes with a microSD slot.

It's possible the A55's price will reduce further but the S23 might not be available later.

I'm also wondering whether the FK S23 offer can be trusted as Amazon can't match it for much more?

And Samsung wants 70k on their site for the same specs S23
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The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better perfoming phone, a flagship phone which has now reduced in price. The battery life might not be great, screen size may be small, but man that is a solid good phone for it's price. If you don't buy it know, it might be gone forever (S25 series is around the corner).

But as a user of the Samsung A55 and also the Samsung A35, there are some touch issues (more noticable with a screen protector). The phone sometimes wont register touch input for a second. That's why we use it in high sensitivity mode.
 
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Some great tips in here

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The camera tricks were useful for us. I was new to the phone and teaching someone else was another trouble. The video was helpful.
OneGreatLegend said:
But as a user of the Samsung A55 and also the Samsung A35, there are some touch issues (more noticable with a screen protector). The phone sometimes wont register touch input for a second. That's why we use it in high sensitivity mode.
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I know fingerprints were a tad messy with Screen protector. I think it depends on which one you got. A thinner one has less troubles. I remember getting one with black borders for Samsung A33 for a friend in a local shop in Mumbai and boy did it really mess with the phone usage. Thankfully we replaced it with a normal one and it was perfect.
 
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Security updates for October arrived for both S20FE & S23.

www.androidauthority.com

Change my mind: Modern phones are too damn slippery

The Google Pixel 9 has no grip, but it's far from the only offender. At this point, every modern phone is too slippery.
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This article pretty much covers my opinions on the topic.
ze_cook said:
I find paying top money for a great build quality, only to put it in a inferior quality case counter intuitive.
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The company is desiging the phone to look good in ads. Utility of the design isn't a factor.
ze_cook said:
The reason I chose the base S23 (as opposed to plus/ultra) was because of the size, and putting it in a case takes away that advantage.
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You can get thin cases that will not give any impression of added bulk. They will keep the scratches off but that one inadvertent drop might do damage.

I don't want to worry about this. People drop phones. That is normal. I would figure a way to protect them from it.

Read the article linked it really puts the lie into your first quote which I've been hearing since forever.

If i think about the last time i used a phone naked it was with the LG G4 and leather backs. You never had the sense of ever dropping the phone and the gentle curve of that was so good in the hand. I did use other protective cases but nothing beat those leather backs for grip, comfort & style. Real leather too not fake.
 
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blr_p said:
This article pretty much covers my opinions on the topic.
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Ah yes, a case reviewer
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saying phones are slippery and you should be using cases, then proceeds to recommend some.
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I can't take this article at face value, and I can't change his (or your) mind about the topic either. Frankly, I don't want to, I don't care if you use a case or don't, not my phone, not my business and that reflects in my initial message as well.
ze_cook said:
m not telling anyone to not put a case on their expensive new phone, just stating what I do and why.
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I don't dislike the glass sandwich, and the frosted back glass feels good in my hand, I've not had a problem with it slipping. If it does slip, and breaks, that's on me. I'd prefer an all metal shell (like my OnePlus 5, which frankly was even more slippery with its anodized aluminum back), but then wireless charging doesn't work. I absolutely dislike the plastic/glastic texture.


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I don't want to worry about this. People drop phones. That is normal. I would figure a way to protect them from it.
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You do you, I do me, we can disagree and go on with our lives.
 
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What is colour point?


On another subject deciding whether to go with 50MP or 12MP depends on the light available.

50MP in good light will preserve more details. However as light gets less like indoor or low light you might get more blur unless you hold steady so 12MP might be better.

You will have to experiment
 
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This video is from 11 years ago and covers the basics of what any TPU phone case should have


Those creuselites went for around $10 back in the day.


Max did such a good job with these drop tests. I've yet to see any better cheap phone case drop tests since.

No tpg. Case does everything.
 
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Does RCS work on airtel or not?

Settings says my 5g otherwise sim card is not compatible??

Article from April says they're still working on it.

m.economictimes.com

Trai dials handset cos, telcos, digital platforms to discuss RCS messaging

Trai addressing challenges with RCS messaging, including differentiation from SMS on iPhones, regulation discrepancies, and telco partnerships in India.
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ze_cook said:
Ah yes, a case reviewer
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saying phones are slippery and you should be using cases, then proceeds to recommend some.
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I can't take this article at face value, and I can't change his (or your) mind about the topic either. Frankly, I don't want to, I don't care if you use a case or don't, not my phone, not my business and that reflects in my initial message as well.


I don't dislike the glass sandwich, and the frosted back glass feels good in my hand, I've not had a problem with it slipping. If it does slip, and breaks, that's on me. I'd prefer an all metal shell (like my OnePlus 5, which frankly was even more slippery with its anodized aluminum back), but then wireless charging doesn't work. I absolutely dislike the plastic/glastic texture.



You do you, I do me, we can disagree and go on with our lives.
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I still won't use a phone without a case. Especially since AMOLED screens are not that drop friendly (apparently some of the Green line issues could have been caused by phone drops which shook the internals and damaged the fragile screen. Not 100% confirmed since no manufacturer is ready to identify the root cause of the green line issue, but this has been listed as a possibility)
 
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I like this guy, he's a proper battery geek


The S23 SD beats the S24 Exynos in Vienna.

In tropical climates like here the gap will be larger and the S24 exynos will only be good for web browsing outdoors.
 
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Apparently the OneUI 7 Beta program starts in India tomorrow. If you want to join move fast as they may close registration the day after.

Otherwise stable one UI 7 is expected end Feb next year

Recently, Samsung Support confirmed that the One UI 7 Beta Program will start on December 16 in India, and the same date is rumored for the remaining European market: Poland.
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Samsung Galaxy S24’s One UI 7 Beta returns Monday with potential Beta 2 launch

Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta Program for Galaxy S24 series hit full capacity. If you missed joining the Beta Program, there’s good news: Samsung is expected to reopen the One UI 7 Beta on Monday along with the Beta 2 launch. Max Jambor revealed that Samsung may open the second phase of One UI 7 […]
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Here is a comparison between One UI 6.1 and One UI 7


A more detailed look

 
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