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I took a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Fast Charging details and all I could ask was, What were the engineers thinking?
Why do all the phones on the Galaxy 21 range – Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra – have only 25W fast charging? The Galaxy S20 Ultra from last year has 45W quick charging, so the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra fast charging is a downgrade as far as quick battery top-ups is concerned.
If we move away from specs on paper, real life tests and usage show that the Galaxy S20 Ultra charges faster than the S21 Ultra. So, again, what was Samsung thinking?
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Fast Charging vs The Competition
Some of Samsung’s top contenders in the premium flagship space have done much better. Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ has a respectable 66W fast charging standard that tops up the phone’s battery in 45 minutes. Xiaomi Mi 11 has 55W, which tops up the battery in 45 minutes. OPPO Reno5 Pro+ has 65W, which can top up the battery in 38 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra fast charging solution tops up the phone’s battery in about 1 hours 10 minutes. For a device that is designed to rule the smartphone jungle, and for the price, this is not a minor shortcoming.
Meanwhile, brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo already have blazing fast charging speeds. Take the Vivo iQOO 7 , with 120W quick charging that tops up the battery from zero in just 15 minutes flat. OPPO has a 125W Fast Charging solution which goes from 0-100 in 10 minutes.
But Samsung is not alone in going low on fast charging speeds. It has a bed-fellow in Sony, Motorola, and Apple. The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has just 20W fast charging. Sony Xperia 5 II is equipped with 21W quick charging, and Motorola Edge S has 20W.
Do these brands really expect me to upgrade from the 33W fast charging on my current mid-ranger to a flagship with 25W?
Battery charging speed is one of those features that impact your daily smartphone usage. It is one experience that you can immediately feel the value it adds to your life.
The top 2021 phone models, like Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, are fitted with 12GB RAM
I’d feel cheated if I were to drop a smartphone with 33W fast charging for one that costs twice as much and has a slower charging speed. But then, that is me. I want the fastest charging speed possible if I am spending on a flagship.
Heck, I want the fastest charging speed possible regardless of what price range I am shopping in. If I were buying a flagship, I would certainly want a device that I can plug in and have it fully charged in 45 minutes at the most. But that is just me.
I know that someone could argue that the difference in charging speeds between the Galaxy S21 ultra and its competition isn’t that much. But then, I would argue that the difference between the areas it shines in and those of the competitors isn’t that much either. So, why bother?
The downgrade of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra fast charging speed to 25E from the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s 45W leaves a slightly sour taste in the mouth. My mouth, of course. It might not mean anything to many others.
Author:Mister Mobility
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| DOOGEE S88 Plus Quick Phone Specs |
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| Android 10. Announced January 2021 2G/3G/4G 6.3-inch, 1080×2430 pixels display Mediatek Helio P70 chipset 16MP front camera 48 MP triple camera 8 GB RAM 128 GB internal storage 10,000 mAh battery |
- DOOGEE S88 Plus Specs & Features Is DOOGEE S88 Plus a 4G phone? Does DOOGEE S88 Plus have a fingerprint scanner? Does DOOGEE S88 Plus have Gorilla Glass? Will DOOGEE S88 PLUS rugged phone work in USA?
DOOGEE S88 Plus Specs & Features
Network, Software
- 2G bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G bands : LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
- 5G bands : No.
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS : Android 10
Design
- Dimensions : mm
- Weight : g
- Display : 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2430 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen, Corning’s Gorilla Glass
- Colours : Fire Orange. Army Green. Mineral Black.
- Physical Build : IP69 and IP69K shock proof, dust-proof, water-proof, fall-proof, MIL-STD-810G.
Internal
- CPU : 64-bit, GHz Octa-core, Cortex-A73
- Chipset : MediaTek Helio P70 (12nm)
- GPU : ARM Mali-G72
- RAM : 8 GB
- Storage : 128 GB
- Card Slot : microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Cameras
- Main Camera : 48 MP main lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 8MP depth sensor, 4K and 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera : 16 MP, Face ID/Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker : Mono speaker
- Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio : .
Sensors
- Digital Compass : Yes.
- Accelerometer : Yes.
- Proximity Sensor : Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
- Barometer : No.
- Pedometer : No.
- Heart Rate Monitor : No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; side-mounted.
- Face Unlock : Yes.
- Iris Scanner : No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
- Voice Control : No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor : No.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth : v5.0, A2DP
- WLAN : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS : Yes, with A-GPS, BDS
- USB : microUSB v2.0. USB-on-the-Go.
- NFC : Yes.
Miscellaneous
- Battery : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 10,000 mAh
- Charging :
- Wireless Charging : Yes.
- Reverse Charging : Yes.
- Model Version/Number : N/A.
Launch
- Announced : January 26, 2021
- Released : January 31, 2021
- Price : $200 till January 31st. $349 after.
Questions and Answers about DOOGEE S88 Plus
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about DOOGEE S88 Plus.
Is DOOGEE S88 Plus a 4G phone?
Yes; the S88 Plus is a 4G LTE phone.
Does DOOGEE S88 Plus have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; it has a fingerprint reader located on the side.
Does DOOGEE S88 Plus have Gorilla Glass?
Yes; it has Gorilla Glass protection.
Will DOOGEE S88 PLUS rugged phone work in USA?
DOOGEE S88 Plus has limited network support across various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, Lyca Mobile, PureTalk, Consumer Cellular, Ultra Mobile, Straight Talk, Red Pocket Mobile, Jolt, Airvoice Wireless, and Google Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
The key attractions of the DooGee S88 Plus smartphone are its massive 10,000 battery and its dustproof, sand proof, fall-proof, waterproof, wash proof durability certifications that make it a rugged smartphone fit for use in extreme situations.
If you are looking for a pocket-friendly rugged smartphone, the S88 Plus looks like it packs lots of value.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is recommendation that we make based on our evaluation the specs of the phone or device. It is a general guide designed to help you understand how much value a smartphone offers for its price. It is not a stamp of quality assessment or an endorsement of either the device or of its manufacturers. Be sure to ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device, as MobilityArena may not be held responsible for your buying decisions .
DOOGEE S88 Plus Phone Review Rating
We are yet to review the DOOGEE S88 Plus and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.
