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Samsung Brings Awesome Intelligence to the Galaxy A Series for 2025

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Samsung has consistently been updating the Galaxy A series with more and more features that have made the devices a compelling offering in the midrange space. This year is no different with the company bringing Galaxy AI to a new stable of mid-range heroes: the Galaxy A56 5G, the Galaxy A36 5G, and the Galaxy A26 5G. Each new entry also brings a compelling set of internals for the price point they are competing at.

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Galaxy AI – or as Samsung calls it: Awesome Intelligence – is front and centre with the new Galaxy A series with the mid-range flagship A56 5G coming with features like Best Face while features like Circle to Search are available across the series.

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G – The Midrange Flagship

The Galaxy A56 5G takes centre stage with its impressive specifications and sleek design. Powered by the Exynos 1580 processor, this device promises smooth performance and efficient multitasking. The 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate delivers vibrant visuals and a fluid user experience. Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the versatile triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 5MP macro lens. A 16MP front-facing camera caters to selfie needs. With a 5,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging, the A56 5G ensures all-day usage and minimal downtime.

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One of the standout features of the Galaxy A56 5G and its Galaxy A brethren is Samsung’s commitment to software support. Samsung is promising an impressive six years of software updates, including four major Android upgrades and two years of security updates. This extended support ensures that the A56 5G remains up-to-date and secure for years to come, making it a compelling long-term investment.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G – The Affordable In-Between

The Galaxy A36 5G caters to those seeking a balance of performance and affordability. Equipped with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, this device delivers capable performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate offers smooth visuals and vibrant colours. The triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor, 5MP macro sensor and an 8MP ultrawide sensor, captures stunning photos and videos. A 12MP front-facing camera ensures high-quality selfies. With a 5,000mAh battery and 25W fast charging, the A36 5G provides ample power for daily usage.

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The Galaxy A36 5G and its Galaxy A siblings boast an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, adding to its durability and making it suitable for various environments. This ruggedness, combined with its capable performance and impressive camera system, makes the A36 5G a versatile option for users seeking a reliable and feature-rich smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G – The Affordability Hero

The Galaxy A26 5G focuses on delivering essential features and 5G connectivity at an accessible price point. Powered by the Exynos 1380 processor, this device provides reliable performance for everyday tasks. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate offers vibrant visuals and a comfortable viewing experience. The triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor, 8MP Ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor, captures memorable moments with clarity. A 13MP front-facing camera caters to video calls and selfies. With a 5,000mAh battery and 15W fast charging, the A26 5G ensures all-day usage.

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The Galaxy A26 5G’s affordability and 5G connectivity make it an attractive option for users seeking to experience the next generation of mobile networks without breaking the bank. Its essential features and reliable performance cater to those who prioritize practicality and value.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G, and Galaxy A26 5G are poised to hit the market in the coming weeks.

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The Galaxy A56 5G is priced from USD$499 (RM2029.28). It will be available in Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Olive and Awesome Pink.

The Galaxy A36 5G comes in starting at USD$399 (RM1766.51). It will be available in Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White and Awesome Lime.

The Galaxy A26 5G is competitively priced from $299 (RM1,323.76). It will be available in Black, White, Mint and Peach Pink.

From now until March 17, 2025, you can register your interest in the new Galaxy A smartphones at the Samsung Malaysia website. To do this, you will need to purchase a Smart Reservation+ (SR+) at RM10. This voucher will entitle you to an RM100 e-voucher for the purchase of your Galaxy A series smartphone starting on 18 March 2024.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Debuts with Enhanced Galaxy AI Features

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Samsung‘s new flagship series – the Galaxy S25 series – is doubling down on Galaxy AI. The new series of flagship smartphones brings several enhancements to Galaxy AI and a whole new level of personalisation that make it even more compelling than ever.

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Same Galaxy Design with Some Big Changes

Let’s talk about the design and specs before we jump into the juicy Galaxy AI details. The Galaxy S25 series will come with three variants as always. There will be the vanilla Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung is breaking away from its norms a little bit this year by kitting all three variants with 12GB of RAM. Yep – the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra will have the same amount of RAM. The whole Galaxy S25 series will be coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. When it comes to the display, all variants will be coming with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. The Galaxy S25 will be sporting a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, the Galaxy S25+ will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ display while the Ultra will have a larger 6.9-inch QHD+ display.

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When it comes to cameras, we’re seeing a familiar setup for the S25 and S25+. Both variants come with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 85˚  field of view (FOV), a 12-megapixel Ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120˚  FOV and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an f/2.2 aperture and a 36˚  FOV. Up front is a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 80˚  FOV.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is getting a slight improvement in its camera setup with a brand new 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and a 120˚  FOV. Aside from this, we’re seeing Samsung stick to a 200-megapixel wide sensor with optical image stabilization, an f/1.7 aperture and an 85˚  FOV. This is complemented by a 50-megapixel Telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom, OIS, an f/3.4 aperture and a 22˚  FOV and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom with OIS, an f/2.4 aperture and a 36˚  FOV. Up front is the same 12-megapixel selfie camera as the S25 and S25+.

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Under the hood, the S25 is running on a 4,000mAh battery while the S25+ has a larger 4,900mAh battery. The Ultra, on the other hand, has a 5,000mAh battery. The S25+ and S25 Ultra support 45W fast charging while the vanilla S25 supports 25W fast charging. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless power sharing is also supported across the board.

Design-wise, the series inherits a lot of the design cues from the S24 series. However, the S25 Ultra is taking a huge departure when it comes to design language. The S25 Ultra is saying good bye to the curved display and opting for a more flat approach. It also adopts the same design cues that have now become signature of the Galaxy S series with rounded edges for better structural integrity. The Ultra continues to have a titanium build while the S25 and S25+ continue to use Armour Aluminium. Samsung is also promising seven years of updates with seven generations of OS updates with the S25 series.

Galaxy AI Gets Personal with NOW Brief and Samsung’s Personal Data Engine

Samsuing’s Galaxy AI is being super charged with the Galaxy S25 series. Across the board, Galaxy AI and its features are becoming more personal and better. Google powered services like Circle to search and Music search are getting a much needed update that allows your Galaxy S25 series smartphone to give you better contextual information. Circle to search will now be able to quickly recognise phone numbers and more on your screen. Gemini also takes center stage with better contextual information.

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Samsung’s One UI 7 is pushing AI features forward with a huge upgrade when it comes down to personalisation and contextual information. It also allows you to interact even more naturally with the smartphone with Gemini. This is thanks to Samsung’s new Personal Data Engine. This new feature allows your S25 series smartphone to leverage information it gathers to give you more relevant and personalised information.

Of course, when it comes to personalisation, the question of data privacy is front and center. Samsung leverages Knox Vault to store, isolate and secure data used for personalisation. Data gathered for personalisation is also processed on-device. However, certain features may necessitate uploading some information to online modals for the feature to work. This is fortified even further with post-quantum cryptography which comes with the S25 series. However, Samsung allows you to opt out of all personalisation in the settings altogether.

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One of the highlights of the new S25 series is Samsung’s NOW Brief. The new feature takes Samsung’s Brief feature and supercharges it with contextual and personalised information. The new NOW Brief will give you relevant details when you need it. It will learn your interests and schedule to do this. It also takes things to the next level with the NOW Bar which will appear on the lockscreen of your Galaxy S25 series device. This also extends to routines making integrating the feature a even more simple and essential to a core Galaxy experience.

On top of that, One UI 7 will also bring improvements to features like Call transcript, Writing Assist and Drawing Assist.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be available for pre-order starting on 23 January 2025 until 13 February 2025. Pre-orders of the new flagship series will be entitled to offers worth up to RM1600. You can even get a double storage upgrade worth up to RM600. If you pay with your CIMB bank card, you’ll also get an extra RM400 off. Pre-registration for the S25 series will also get you an e-voucher for up to RM600 off your order.

Prices and colourways for the S25 series are as follows:

ModelStorageRRP (USD)Malaysian RRP (RM)Colour Availability
Galaxy S25 Ultra1TBUSD$1,659.99RM7,799Titanium Silverblue
Titanium Gray
Titanium Whitesilver
Titanium Black  

Online Exclusive: Titanium Jadegreen
Titanium Pinkgold
Titanium Jetblack
Galaxy S25 Ultra512GBUSD$1419.99RM6,599
Galaxy S25 Ultra256GBUSD$1,299.99RM5,999
Galaxy S25+512GBUSD$1,119.99RM5,599Navy
Icyblue
Mint
Silver Shadow  

Online Exclusive: Blueblack
Coralred
Pinkgold  
Galaxy S25+256GBUSD$999.99RM4,999
Galaxy S25512GB–RM4,599
Galaxy S25256GBUSD$859.99RM3,999
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OPPO Reno13 Series Arrives in Malaysia; Priced from RM1,399

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OPPO has launched its Reno13 series in Malaysia, introducing three new smartphones: the Reno13 Pro 5G, Reno13 5G, and Reno13 F 5G. This series emphasizes AI-driven features, robust performance, and durable designs, targeting creators, gamers, and everyday users. A notable highlight is the inclusion of IP69 water and dust resistance across all models, enabling unique features like underwater photography.

Designed with a Butterfly Motif But Beastly Insides

The Reno13 series draws design inspiration from butterfly wings, resulting in a visually striking aesthetic. The Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G feature a One-piece Sculpted Glass back cover for an elegant curvature and enhanced durability. An Aerospace-grade Aluminum Frame provides increased strength and resistance to bending and drops compared to plastic frames.

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The Reno13 Pro 5G is relatively lightweight at 195g and has a slim 7.55mm profile. The Reno13 5G is even lighter at 181g, with a thickness of 7.24mm for the Plume White color and 7.29mm for the Luminous Blue variant. The Reno13 Pro 5G boasts an expanded Infinite View Screen with ultra-thin bezels on all four sides.

Both the Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G feature a 1.5K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and high screen-to-body ratios (93.8% and 93.4%, respectively). These displays are also certified for HDR10+, Amazon HD & HDR, and Netflix HD & HDR content. The Reno13 F 5G prioritizes a slim and light design (192g) and features a 120Hz Smart Adaptive Screen. A hardware-based low-blue-light solution aims to provide comfortable viewing, especially during extended use.

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This year the Reno series is getting a huge boost with IP69 water and dust resistance rating across all models. This allows for underwater photo and video recording without needing external waterproof cases. The phones are protected against water splashes up to 80°C and can be submerged in up to 2 meters of water for 30 minutes. A dedicated Underwater Mode with independent color tuning and physical button control is included for optimized underwater photography. The phones also come with an integrated one-tap drainage mechanism that quickly expels water from the device.

AI-Enhancements take Center Stage

Photography

The Reno13 series incorporates several AI-powered photography features. AI Livephoto combines high-definition images with smooth stabilization using EIS and dynamic frame expansion technology. This feature also includes AI-enabled post-editing tools, such as makeup effects and filters, and Pro XDR technology for personalized memories.

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The series also aims to improve cross-platform compatibility with Tap-to-Share, enabling direct sharing of Livephotos with iOS devices (using NFC) and sharing on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

AI Motion uses generative AI to transform still images into short, near-2K quality videos with micro-motion effects or time-lapse animations. The AI Editor provides tools like AI Clarity Enhancer to sharpen distant scenery, AI Unblur to improve blurry photos, and AI Reflection Remover to eliminate glass reflections.

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The Reno13 Pro 5G features a 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera (Sony IMX890), a 50MP Telephoto Camera with 3.5x optical zoom, an 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera, and a 50MP Selfie Camera. Both the Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G support 4K Ultra Clear video recording on both front and rear cameras.

Productivity & Performance

Beyond photography, the Reno13 series utilizes AI for productivity. The Documents app allows users to summarize, edit text, and extract charts with AI assistance. The AI Assistant for Notes offers AI-driven tools for formatting, editing, content expansion, and style variations. The upgraded AI Toolbox 2.0 provides real-time spell checks, translations, text rewriting, and suggestions in multiple languages.

The Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G are powered by a custom MediaTek Dimensity 8350 platform, built on a 4nm process with an 8-core CPU configuration up to 3.35GHz. This platform offers performance improvements and reduced power consumption. The Reno13 F 5G uses a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform with an 8-core CPU clocked up to 2.2GHz.

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The series also includes an AI Multi-Cooling System with an expanded Vapor Chamber (VC) on the Reno13 Pro 5G and intelligent algorithms for temperature management. The upgraded AI HyperBoost gaming engine intelligently allocates resources and stabilizes frame rates. OPPO’s self-developed Adaptive Frame Booster uses GPU-driven intermediate frame generation to increase frame rates in select games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile from 60 FPS to 120 FPS with lower power consumption than native 120 FPS.

The Reno13 series introduces AI LinkBoost 2.0, a connectivity solution with eleven antennas in a 360° configuration for enhanced signal reception. This system dynamically adjusts network priority and includes a Wi-Fi Positioning feature. The Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G have received an S Rating in the TÜV SÜD Lag-Free Mobile Gaming Rating, and the entire series has received the TÜV Rheinland High Network-Performance Certificate. The Reno13 Pro 5G and Reno13 5G have 5,800mAh and 5,600mAh batteries, respectively, with 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge. The Reno13 F 5G has a 5,800mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge. The Reno13 F 5G also features Dual Stereo Speakers with Ultra Volume Mode.

Pricing & Availability

The OPPO Reno13 Series is available for purchase in Malaysia from January 11 onwards.

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  • OPPO Reno13 Pro: 12GB + 512GB: RM2,999 (Plume Purple, Graphite Grey)
  • OPPO Reno13:
    • 12GB + 512GB: RM2,599 (Plume White, Luminous Blue)
    • 12GB + 256GB: RM2,299 (Plume White, Luminous Blue)
  • OPPO Reno13 F:
    • 12GB + 512GB: RM1,799 (Plume Purple, Graphite Grey)
    • 12GB + 256GB: RM1,499 (Plume Purple, Graphite Grey, Luminous Blue)
    • 8GB + 256GB (OPPO E-commerce channels only): RM1,399 (Plume Purple, Luminous Blue)

Pre-order Rewards (until January 10, 2025):

  • OPPO Reno13 Pro: Rewards worth up to RM2,266: Free OPPO Care Plus – 1 Year Liquid Protection Plan (RM1,099), Free OPPO Care Plus – 1 Year Screen Protection Warranty (RM599), Multi-Region Warranty (RM169), OPPO Enco Air4 (RM249, while stocks last), RM150 Instant Rebate.
  • OPPO Reno13 & Reno13 F: Rewards worth up to RM1,916: Free OPPO Care Plus – 1 Year Liquid Protection Plan (RM1,019), Free OPPO Care Plus – 1 Year Screen Protection Warranty (RM499), Multi-Region Warranty (RM169), OPPO Enco Buds2 (RM129, while stocks last), RM80 Instant Rebate.
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OPPO Pad 3 Pro Available in Malaysia; Priced at RM3,299

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OPPO has unveiled its latest flagship tablet, the OPPO Pad 3 Pro. This powerful device boasts a stunning display, top-tier performance, and a host of innovative features that elevate the tablet experience to new heights.

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The new OPPO Pad features a 12.1-inch 3K display with a 7:5 aspect ratio. This large, high-resolution screen delivers vibrant colours and sharp details, making it ideal for content consumption, gaming, and productivity tasks. The 144Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and transitions, while the 900 nits peak brightness guarantees excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the OPPO Pad 3 Pro offers flagship-level performance. This powerful chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, ensures smooth multitasking and effortless handling of demanding applications.

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OPPO has also integrated its ColorOS 15 with the Trinity Engine, further optimizing the device’s performance and efficiency. This ensures that the new tablet delivers a seamless and responsive user experience.

The OPPO Pad 3 Pro is equipped with a 13MP rear camera that captures clear and detailed photos and videos. The front-facing 8MP camera is perfect for video calls and selfies.

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The device is backed by a massive 9510mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging, ensuring that you can stay productive for extended periods without worrying about battery life.

The OPPO Pad 3 Pro features a quad-speaker setup with support for Dolby Atmos, delivering immersive audio for movies, music, and games. The tablet also supports OReality Audio for an even more immersive listening experience.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO Pad 3 Pro is now available in Malaysia for RM3,299. It comes in a single Starlit Blue colourway.