Lifestyle: Tech review – Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

When you unfold the phone, the 7,6-inch screen gives you PC-style productivity with extra space to read, write, view documents, watch movies and maximise on your camera. In addition, your favourite apps are now optimised to make the most of the main screen on the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, showing more information at a glance.

Get precision your fingers could only dream of as you put pen to glass with the S Pen. You can watch, video call and more, hands-free, with Flex Mode. It splits the screen in two, letting you work smarter − like taking a call on the top half and sketching ideas on the lower half. This is a multitasking ability that only Galaxy Z Fold3 gives.

The screen delivers smooth gaming and viewing on both the cover screen and main screen. It keeps motion clear and responsive even in the most action-packed moments to give you a big game advantage, fold-to-fold.
The apps that come on your Galaxy Z Fold3 5G have got you covered, but there are even more third-party apps available to download to round out the experience. With storage up to 512 GB, there is more than enough space for everyone in the family to store their favourite data.

To keep your data secure, the under-display camera detects your face accurately and uses the fingerprint scanner at your fingertip. Galaxy Z Fold3 is the world’s first water-resistant foldable smartphone. With an IPX8 rating, this means you can unfold freely even if you’re caught in the rain.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is crafted with durable materials, so you can worry less as you fold, tap, write and text. The backbone of this incredible phone is a super-strong yet lightweight Armor Aluminum frame. The exterior cover screen and back cover can take a hit, since it’s equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is pure class and is the best amongst the foldable phones. It has so much to offer − it is functionally efficient, physically strong and is a stylish smartphone, tablet and PC experience.

Affordable, localised

The OPPO A16s effortlessly switches text in Internet browsing between English, Zulu, Sotho, Xhosa and Afrikaans to provide an authentic SA experience, thanks to Google Translate. This translation capability makes using this smartphone fun as one can switch languages for different purposes.

The A16s’ battery can go up to two days with a single charge, so no live stream event will be left halfway through.

The A16s includes Near Field Communication technology which enables immediate contactless payment at accompanying stores and banks with just a simple tap of the device. This allows the user to seamlessly send and receive documents and transfer contacts at a tap of a device, affording the user top-tier convenience at an affordable rate.

As a bonus, apps can be individually locked to ensure that there is no risk of unintended ‘swiping’, but also to keep your information secure. Use the A16s connects with other smart devices such as your TV, which sets no limit on how you want to use and enjoy your OPPO A16s.

Galaxy, A52s 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A smartphones have many offering in an affordable price range. Amongst their offerings is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. This smartphone is comfortable, light, sleek and suitable for every occasion. It can easily fit in your pocket and is comfortable for exercises as well.

The 6,5-inch screen size allows you to catch up with your work, have fun and enjoy your smartphone. It also gives you a smooth viewing when scrolling or gaming. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes in blue and black.
The battery can last up to two days and with up to 25 W of super-fast charging, Galaxy A52 gets back to full power quickly, giving you more time on your work and fun. The multi-lens camera system takes high-res, clear and crisp photos on the 64MP main camera, ensuring your memories are well captured.

Galaxy A52s 5G performs better and is built with top technology, and it has a microSD support of up to 1 TB for all the data you need.