Xiaomi is not yet a big name in the world of tablets, But the wave of new tablets from the Chinese company in recent years shows that they have big goals in mind. So in this article, we will review the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro.
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro review, economical iPad Pro
Tablets are the strangest gadgets in the world. At first glance, every user, seeing a well-made tablet, imagines that he must have one of them. A set of high-quality hardware in addition to an attractive form that is not as small as a mobile phone, which cannot be used for serious work, and does not restrict movement as much as laptops. It seems that such a device if it has a modern and appropriate design, can become an extremely useful tool that will significantly increase the level of your ability to produce content.
But the biggest challenge of tablets starts exactly from this point. Mobile phones have compact dimensions and are equipped with hardware that, compared to their size, turns them from the level of a normal gadget into an extremely useful “hypermarket”. There is almost nothing in the digital world that you cannot do with the help of a mobile phone. From filming and photography to editing images and videos, and from watching movies to playing games and even coding. But the more we move towards a more professional range of digital activities, the convenience of using a mobile phone gradually becomes less and less. Fortunately, the solution to this problem has been invented: a laptop!
Laptops can have the same hardware as a powerful home computer. But they offer this power in a portable form, and for that reason, they are gadgets that are hard to replace. To solve the challenges of working with mobile phones, laptops provide the user with a much larger screen, physical keyboard, multiple ports, and extensive communication capabilities, and they handle complex and heavy tasks well; Whether you are a professional programmer, a video editor or a gamer.
Finding a place between smartphones and laptops is the most difficult task for a tablet
As a result, tablets have to prove themselves in a space that is well covered by mobile phones on the one hand and laptops on the other hand. For this reason, many users do not consider buying a tablet a good choice. But definitely, for every user, there has been a time when he feels that neither a mobile phone nor a laptop can do a certain task in the best way, and a tablet is the best option to do that task.
Of course, the “special work” of each user can be different depending on the job or hobby of each person. You may be a professional reader who has decided to buy e-books instead of paper books; Or the mobile gamer who feels that the dimensions of the phone cannot develop all his talents in Call of Duty Mobile and needs a device with a larger screen for this. Or an employee who spends a large part of his daily activity reading e-mails, managing the flow of projects, and participating in video conferences, and needs a more specialized device than a phone, but more portable than a laptop to do these things.
But as much as iPads are successful in filling this technological gap, Android tablets are not welcomed by users. According to the latest statistics, in February 2024, Apple had more than 54% of the tablet market, followed by Samsung with 27% and Amazon with 3%. This statistic clearly shows that many users believe that “an Android tablet is just an Android phone with bigger dimensions”.
Is an Android tablet more than just a large Android phone?
Samsung has been trying to erase this notion from the minds of users for years. Whether he has succeeded in doing such a thing or not is a matter that should be addressed separately. But gradually, another name appears in the campaign to challenge iPads, more prominently than before: Xiaomi.
2023 was a relatively busy year for the Xiaomi tablet unit. Xiaomi Pad 6, Xiaomi Pad SE, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6 Max were the tablets that were introduced by the Chinese company and now it is time for the first model of 2024. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is a device introduced to compete with the iPad Air 2022 and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and aims to show that Android tablets are much more useful than you might think.
List of hardware specifications of Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Specifications
Description
Dimensions (mm)
287.7 x 191.6 x 6.3
weight (gram)
590
Display dimensions
12.4 inches with a 3:2 aspect ratio
Display technology
IPS LCD – supports 68 billion colors
144 Hz refresh rate
Maximum brightness of 900 nits
chipset
Snapdragon 8 Generation 2
RAM and storage space
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Main camera
50 megapixels
f/1.8, 1/2.76-inch sensor
filming
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
selfie camera
32 megapixels
Battery capacity
10000 mAh
fast charging
120 watts (0 to 100 in 35 minutes)
The iPad of the Chinese
Although Samsung and Apple tablets share many similarities, the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro bears an undeniable resemblance to the iPad Pro. The aluminum body and frame with low bezels around the display and perhaps most importantly, the square-shaped camera island on the back of the device are undoubtedly reminiscent of the iPad Pro. Of course, considering Apple’s very high share of the tablet market, Xiaomi seems to have made the right decision regarding the design inspiration of the 6S Pro pad from iPads.
You probably also agree that years of using smartphones with glass bodies have made us forget the feeling of holding aluminum gadgets. But as soon as you hold the pad of the 6S Pro, the memories of the past come alive and you can again experience the pleasant feeling of touching a body with cold metal.
Revisiting the aluminum body is really enjoyable!
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro has a thickness of 6.3 mm, which is almost equal to the thickness of the iPad Air 6.1 mm and Galaxy Tab S9 FE 6.5 mm (as its price competitors in the Iranian market). However, the weight of the Xiaomi tablet is significantly more than the competitors. Where the scales tip, the 590g Pad 6S Pro is almost 130g heavier than the iPad Air and 67g heavier than the Galaxy Tab S9 FE.
Although this number is by no means negligible, you should not forget that both Apple and Samsung tablets are 10.9 inches (against the 12.4-inch screen of the Xiaomi tablet). However, in the world of tablets and according to the size and model of the use of these gadgets, the weight is higher, much more than 1.5 inches, and the screen is bigger. The result of this greater weight is faster hand fatigue during work and the greater tendency of the user to place the tablet on a surface such as a table.
Borrowing from Apple’s design can be seen even in the location of the device’s physical keys. You can find the volume keys on the top right edge of the tablet, and the power key is located on the right corner of the top edge of the device, just like the iPad Air. As expected, this key also plays the role of a fingerprint sensor.
Around the body, you can also see a set of 6 stereo speakers of Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro. This set not only helps produce loud and clear sound in different audio frequencies but also supports Dolby Atmos, giving you a better experience while watching movies and video conferences. Of course, there are probably very few users who still prefer to hear the sound of the movie through the tablet speakers instead of using Bluetooth hands-free! Also, there is no news about the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
More than 85% of the device’s front view is covered by its 12.4-inch screen. The screen-to-body ratio in the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is almost 4% higher than the same figure in the iPad Air and Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Xiaomi should be given credit for its effort in reducing the screen margins. Of course, this issue can be looked at from a different angle.
When you hold a tablet in your hand, you need space around the screen to place your fingers. This procedure is unlike smartphones, in which mainly the hand that is behind and the finger that is placed under the phone are also responsible for protecting it. As a result, reducing the bezels around the screen of a tablet too much is probably not a very good decision. However, Xiaomi has decided to take a little risk and move a few more steps towards the limit and ultimate convenience of using a tablet.
Perhaps the use of a relatively high-quality screen has made Xiaomi accept the risk of reducing the margins around it in order to expose the screen in the best way to the users. The screen of Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is IPS LCD type with 3K resolution, the maximum announced brightness is 900 nits and the refresh rate is 144 Hz, which is much higher than the 60 and 90 Hz screens of Apple and Samsung.
Of course, the IPS LCD screen and its similarity with the panel of competitors of the same price do not disappoint us, but maybe you also expect to see an OLED panel on a tablet with the specifications and of course the price of Pad 6S Pro.
The pixel density of 295 ppi is another strength of this display, but the best aspect ratio should still be given to the iPad Air. It seems that the 4:3 aspect ratio in Apple tablets provides users with the best possible mode for using a tablet. While the 3:2 aspect ratio on the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is much better than the weird 16:10 that many other tablets (including Samsung’s) use, it’s still a step down from iPads in terms of usability.
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro display performance against competitors
Product/Test
Minimum brightness
Maximum brightness
contrast ratio
sRGB
DCI P3
manual
Automatically
local
cover
Average error
cover
Average error
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
5
547
780 (HDR)
156
99.4 percent
3.2
97.9
4.2
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
2
502
910
(HDR)
∞
100% (Original)
1.8
130 percent
(Vivid)
3.4
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
0.6
332
415
553
96.9 percent
2.5
98.5 percent
(Saturated)
3.4
iPad Pro 12.9 2022
1.7
566
1532
(HDR)
∞
100 percent
1.8
—
—
iPad Pro 11 2022
2.40
509
518
706
100 percent
2.3
—
—
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
2.0
527
943 (HDR)
∞
100 percent
(Natural)
3.1
100 percent
(Vivid)
5.4
As you can see in the table, contrary to Xiaomi’s claim of a maximum brightness of 900 nits, in Zoomit tests the maximum brightness of the Pad 6S Pro screen in HDR mode is about 780 nits. Although under normal conditions, screen brightness is not a problem, when playing video or working with the device under sunlight, this point should be considered.
On the other hand, the accuracy of the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro screen should be considered one of the strengths of this tablet. The coverage of more than 99% of the sRGB color space and nearly 98% of the DCI-P3 color space and an error of less than 5% in both modes indicate the production of accurate colors in this display, which will be a positive point for those interested in watching video content.
Another noteworthy point about the display is the ability to adjust the temperature and brightness of the screen based on environmental conditions, which makes the tablet a suitable option for those interested in reading.
Despite the acceptable technical performance of the screen in Pad 6S Pro, it seems that the distance between the protective glass of the screen and the panel is a little high; For this reason, a little shadow can be seen on the edges of the page. If you have sharp eyes, such an issue may get on your nerves while working with a tablet.
Chip; The trump card of the Pad 6S Pro
Unlike Samsung, which has used the disappointing Exynos 1380 chipset for its representative in this price range, Xiaomi has gone to a more powerful competitor to challenge the iPad Air equipped with the M1 chipset. The SD 8 Gen 2 chip is the mastermind of the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, which can easily turn the Chinese tablet into a tool to accomplish any task with any level of complexity and technical power required.
Performance of Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro against competitors
Product/benchmark
chip
Speedometer 2.0
GeekBench 6
GFXBench
Web browsing experience
GPU computing power
CPU computing power
Game simulator
Vulkan/Metal
Single/Multi
Aztec Ruins
Onscreen/1440p
Vulkan/Metal
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
156
8667
1915
5254
41
65
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
193
9661
2022
5377
50
68
Pad 6 pro
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
124
6999
1756
4433
34
47
iPad Pro 2022
Apple M2
373
45395
2527
9576
81
75
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
102
6887
1629
3663
28
37
iPad Pro 12.9 2021
Apple M1
212
—
2400
7871
52.8
68.2
In terms of processing performance, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro has recorded acceptable results as an Android tablet, but there are controversial points in the benchmark results of this tablet that cannot be simply ignored. First of all, the Xiaomi tablet’s chipset is a few steps below Apple’s M1. By comparing the numbers recorded by the Pad 6S Pro with the benchmark results of the iPad Pro 2021 (which uses the same M1 chip used in the iPad Air 2022), you can clearly see the difference in performance.
Unfortunately, Snapdragon 8 generation 2 still has a significant gap with Apple’s chipsets
Despite having the same chipset as a tablet like the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, the Xiaomi tablet cannot record the same results as the Samsung representative and is still ranked lower. For example, in the GPU computing power test, the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is about 10% weaker than the Galaxy Tab. This result is repeated in the CPU computing power test and the game simulation test (although with a smaller difference). Of course, it can be justified that the price of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is 2 times higher than the price of the Xiaomi representative, and yet the difference of 10% is not such a big difference.
Aside from the benchmark results, one thing to note is that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will handle almost anything, and there is probably no usage scenario that will cause the device’s chip to hang or feel weak.
The UFS 4.0 storage space makes the speed of reading and writing information no less than the best tablets on the market. The Pad 6S Pro in the basic configuration offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage space, which was also available to Zoomit for review. In addition, except for this model, users will also be able to choose versions with 12 or 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB or 1 TB of storage space.
When we talk about the hardware power of the tablet, it is not bad to keep in mind that unlike Samsung and even Apple, Xiaomi’s user interface does not provide the user with special features for multitasking, and features such as the ability to open four windows at the same time. In Workstation mode, they do not put any special pressure on the device. With this account, it can be said that the processing power of SD 8 Gen 2 for Xiaomi tablet is considered “Overkill” to some extent.
HyperOS experience; Repetitive and not very useful
Perhaps the main distinguishing feature of tablets should be found in their user interface and user experience. After the retirement of MIUI, Xiaomi has tried to design its new user interface, Hyper OS, simpler and lighter and provide as many features as possible to users. Among the features of HyperOS in Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro is a special video conference mode (using artificial intelligence to remove microphone noise), a very powerful file management system (File Manager), which Xiaomi considers to be on par with the file management system of laptops, the possibility of using He mentioned the tablet as a second screen for photography and video cameras and of course a new feature called Interconnectivity.
With Interconnectivity, Xiaomi wants to evoke the ecosystem of Apple and Samsung for users
Interconnectivity is actually Xiaomi’s attempt to create integration between the company’s products and provide conditions such as perfect coordination of iOS and iPad, in order to create a platform similar to what Apple provides to its users for Xiaomi fans.
The Interconnectivity feature is created by a Xiaomi user account between different devices and features such as a central hub for controlling smart home appliances, the possibility of Drag&Drop files between different devices, the ability to convert the main phone camera into a tablet selfie camera in video calls, or work with the phone. It makes it available to users through tablets.
After creating a Xiaomi account (or logging in) and issuing the necessary access to Interconnectivity, in the quick settings section of the tablet, you will have a new option called Mi Smart Hub through which you can access all other devices that support this feature. View and control.
For example, let’s say you have connected your tablet and phone through Interconnectivity. Here you can use the phone as an independent and external camera and take photos or videos through the tablet. If you’ve ever tried to record a video for YouTube or Instagram on your own, you know how much of a hassle it can be to adjust the frame, focus, brightness, and sidelights. But now with a tablet and a Xiaomi phone that support Interconnectivity, you can easily have your own personal studio!
The next interesting feature is the ability to type or navigate the phone through the tablet. If for some reason you intend to draw a shape on your phone, you can do it on the larger screen of the tablet with the help of a dedicated pen, which undoubtedly provides more precision and control. In such a case, applying changes at high speed and without slowness or lag is a very important point that Interconnectivity provides you.
Apart from these cases, Xiaomi has tried to add a feature similar to Airdrop to its devices. This feature, called Mi Share, works exactly like Airdrop in Apple products, and you can use it to transfer files between different Xiaomi devices. Of course, this feature seems to be compatible with other Android devices as well, but at least in our tests, it was not possible to transfer files from tablets to Samsung phones, which may be due to the presence of Chinese ROM, or a software bug that can be solved in the future.
Along with the Pad 6S Pro, a keyboard and a special pen called the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro Cover and Xiaomi Focus Pen have also been introduced to increase the productivity aspect of the tablet. The pen is magnetically connected to the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro and is charged in this way. With the support of a 240 Hz touch sampling rate and 4096 pressure levels, this pen is considered a very good option for designers. The interesting thing is that the focus pen of the Xiaomi stylus is very similar to the Apple Pencil and, like the overall design of the 6S Pro pad, it was directly inspired by Apple.
The keyboard is connected to the tablet through the pins on the back of the device and simultaneously plays the role of the cover. Of course, it seems that this keyboard was designed for the Chinese market, and some software limitations (such as not being able to set the Farsi language for typing) can be seen in it. A trackpad is not considered for this keyboard, which seems a bit strange, but as a means to get rid of the virtual and touch keyboard of the tablet, it will be a logical option.
The camera set is quite adequate
Although probably no one expects photography from tablets, Xiaomi offers a camera with a 50-megapixel sensor for necessary occasions. The maximum aperture of this camera is f/1.8 and the dimensions of its sensor are 1/2.76 inches. With this camera, you can easily scan documents, or if you are in a business meeting or classroom, take a quick picture of the board and the information written on it. The quality of the images in this condition is quite acceptable and no particular fault can be found in them.
Another 2-megapixel camera is intended to help detect depth, which is not particularly useful in normal photography. The possibility of recording videos with 4K or 1080p resolution at a maximum rate of 60 frames per second is also available to users by the main camera.
Attending video conferences is one of the main uses of tablets. For better video quality in video calls, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro uses a 32-megapixel selfie camera. This camera is placed on the vertical edge (when you hold the tablet in portrait mode), which is the best way to use it in video conferences.
The selfie camera also uses the Focus Frame feature, which, similar to the Center Stage feature on Apple tablets, keeps the subject always in the center of the frame when using the front camera.
Large battery with reliable charging
Xiaomi has used a giant battery with a capacity of 10,000 mAh in the Pad 6S Pro, which is a leader in its kind and compared to competitors. It is worth noting that the battery used in the iPad Air 2022 has a capacity of 7600 mAh, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE uses a battery with a capacity of 8000 mAh. Meanwhile, while the Samsung tablet supports 45W fast charging, the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro can be charged with a 120W adapter, which, according to Xiaomi, charges the tablet from zero to 100% in just 35 minutes. Thanks to the use of Quick Charge 4.0 technology, you will only need 10 minutes to charge the tablet from zero to 45%.
Battery life of Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro against competitors
Product/benchmark
Display
battery
Play video
Everyday use
Dimensions, resolution, and refresh rate
milliampere hour
minute: hour
minute: hour
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
12.4 inches, 144 Hz
2032×3048 md; sg
10000
17:00
8:25
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
14.6 inches, 120 Hz
2960×1848 pixels
11200
17:00
—
Pad 6 pro
11 inches, 144 Hz
2880 x 1800 pixels
8600
12:30
7:18
iPad Pro 2022
11 inches, 120 Hz
1668 x 2388 pixels
7812
10:07
—
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
14.6 inches, 120 Hz
2960×1848 pixels
11200
16:50
7:30
In Zomit’s daily user test, Pad 6S Pro was able to record a charging time of about 8.5 hours, which is not a bad number considering the LCD display. We also obtained 17 hours of device performance in the video playback test. In general, and according to the results of the tests, we have to classify the charging of the 6S Pro pad as one of its strengths.
By introducing Pad 6S Pro, Xiaomi has shown that it is aware of the main problem of Android tablets. The lack of platforms similar to Apple’s platform for Android device users is the biggest blow to tablets, which normally have a hard time satisfying potential buyers. As a result of adding features such as Interconnectivity along with using the right hardware and having a competitive price, it can be Xiaomi’s winning card to take Samsung’s position in the tablet market and then start the competition to pull down Apple.
However, Xiaomi has a very long and difficult road ahead of it. Even in the Android world, there are exciting features like Samsung Dex that can attract more users, and cross-device integration shouldn’t just be limited to flagship phones and tablets. If Xiaomi can draw a clear vision in this direction and show that it is determined to achieve it, it will meet with more favor from users.
In the following article, you will learn how to connect the Samsung phone to the TV using practical methods.
How to connect to the TV with a Samsung phone?
It doesn’t matter if you have a Samsung TV or you are using a Sony TV or an Xvision TV, in this article we will teach you how to connect your Samsung phone to the TV so that you can view the contents of your phone on the TV.
Table of Contents
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with Screen Mirroring technology
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with an HDMI converter
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Samsung DeX
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV with Smart View
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV through USB-C to HDMI converter
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV through Screen Mirroring
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV with a cable
Connecting Samsung phone to Android TV
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with Screen Mirroring technology
Screen Mirroring is a technology that allows the screen of your phone to be transferred to the TV screen as it is so that you can view the content on the big screen. The SmartThings app and Smart View feature allow you to quickly and easily connect to your Samsung Smart TV.
To wirelessly connect your phone screen to your TV, your TV needs a Wi-Fi connection. For non-smart TVs, connecting via cable will be an easy and practical method that we will explain below.
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Smart View
With the Smart View feature, you can view your phone’s screen wirelessly on a large TV screen. Follow the steps below to use Smart View on your Samsung phone:
First of all, make sure your phone and TV are connected to a Wi-Fi network and VPN is not connected.
Now on your phone, swipe down twice to open the Quick Settings panel and select Smart View.
If you don’t see Smart View, please move it to the left or right or tap the edit button and then add Smart View.
Select the desired TV to connect to the phone and then click Start Now.
Finally, select Allow if displayed on the TV screen.
Note: If the TV refuses to connect to the phone, do the following steps to activate the connection:
Go to Settings, and click on All Settings.
Tap Connections and then External Device Manager.
Select Device Connect Manager.
Select the desired mobile device from the Device List and change the status to Allow.
To disable Smart View, disconnect from your phone or press the Return Button on the TV remote.
The device menus may be different depending on the model and software version. Please read the TV manual for more information.
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with SmartThings application
SmartThings is a remote control application for Samsung products that can be installed on Android phones and iPhone phones. SmartThings enables automatic connection to most Samsung TVs manufactured from 2016 onwards.
Connect your Samsung Smart TV and Samsung phone to a Wi-Fi network.
Download and install the SmartThings app on your phone. If you already have the SmartThings app installed, update it.
Open the SmartThings app.
Tap Add Device.
All devices in SmartThings will be displayed. If you can’t see your device, make sure it’s turned on. If it still doesn’t show up, try turning it off and on again and restarting the SmartThings app.
Select or scan your TV.
Tap on the TV name and connect to your phone.
Now your TV is connected to SmartThings and you can use your phone as a second remote control for your TV. You can also use Smart View to display photos, videos, and music from your phone.
To do this, tap on the name of your connected TV at the top of the application and select More Options or the three-dot icon.
Select Mirror Screens (Smart View). Make sure your phone is close to the TV to connect successfully.
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Samsung TV with an HDMI converter
If you have trouble connecting wirelessly, you can use an HDMI converter to connect your device to your TV. Original Samsung HDMI converters support devices with USB-C ports.
If you’re using an older device without a USB-C port, you may be able to find a compatible interface cable, but functionality cannot be guaranteed.
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI converter.
Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the TV.
Connect the HDMI converter to the USB port of your phone.
Turn on the TV and change the input to the HDMI port you are using.
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Samsung DeX
Swipe your phone down twice to open the quick settings menu. Note that this feature may not be available on some phones.
Tap the DeX button to activate this feature.
Select DeX on the TV or monitor option.
Accept the connection request on the TV.
Then follow the instructions on the screen. Once completed, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the target TV.
Note that the function of this function will be different depending on the type of TV for wireless connection. We recommend using Samsung Smart TVs 2019 or newer.
Connecting Samsung phone to Samsung TV with Wi-Fi Direct
With Wi-Fi Direct, you can directly connect your phone to the TV without an existing Wi-Fi network. With this, your favorite images and videos will be displayed on the TV screen. Note that both the TV and phone must have Wi-Fi direct capability for this feature to work.
To check whether the Wi-Fi direct feature is equipped on the TV, go to the settings. Now follow the steps below to use Wi-Fi Direct on Samsung TV:
First, open the TV menu to enable Wi-Fi Direct. Then go to Network and Wi-Fi Direct.
Now activate the phone’s Wi-Fi Direct. To enable Wi-Fi Direct on your Samsung phone, go to Settings, then Connections, enter the Wi-Fi section, tap the three-dot icon at the top, and enable the Wi-Fi Direct option. After scanning, the phone will display a list of available devices. The name of the phone also appears on the TV.
Select the device from the list to start the connection. If a connection request is made by the phone, a message will appear on the TV and vice versa. Accept the request to connect the phone to the TV.
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV with Smart View
You can also use the Smart View feature on LG TVs like Samsung TVs. Here is the step-by-step guide to enable this feature:
Swipe down on your phone screen and select Smart View.
Make sure your TV and phone are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Select your TV from the list of available devices.
Thus, your phone screen should be reflected on the TV in a few moments.
Connecting Samsung phone to LG TV through USB-C to HDMI converter
You can connect your phone to the TV using a USB-C to HDMI converter. The steps are as follows:
Connect the USB-C end of the adapter to your phone.
Connect the HDMI end to the HDMI port on your TV.
Tap “Accept” when the connection request appears on your phone
After connecting, your phone screen will be mirrored on the TV screen.
This method is simple and hassle-free to use, especially when wireless options are not available.
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV through Screen Mirroring
Fortunately, you can use the same Smart View feature of Samsung phones to connect to Sony TV. Thus, it becomes easy for you to seamlessly connect to any of the devices.
Swipe down twice to reveal the Quick Panel.
Select the Smart View icon.
From there, you should see a list of devices compatible with the display. Click on your Sony TV.
You should get a message asking if you are ready to connect. Select “Start Now”.
If your TV does not appear in the list of devices, you need to make sure that the TV is compatible. Note that only Sony Bravia TVs manufactured between 2013-2020 have Screen Mirroring capability.
Connecting a Samsung phone to a Sony TV with a cable
MHL technology provides the possibility of connecting the phone to the Sony TV with a cable. Phones and tablets compatible with this feature can be connected to the TV through an MHL to HDMI cable. If you can’t use wireless to connect your phone to the TV, then a wireless connection and HDMI conversion is another way you will have.
Connecting Samsung phone to Android TV
If you are looking for a wireless connection between your phone and TV, the Smart View feature on Samsung phones is the best way to share data on Android TVs, especially Iranian smart TVs. We have explained the activation method in the above sections.
On the other hand, if your TV is not smart, using cable will help you. As mentioned, you’ll need an HDMI cable and a USB-C to HDMI converter for this. Connect the USB-C end to your phone and then connect an HDMI cable between the converter and your TV. After connecting the converter and cable, the screen of your Samsung phone will appear on the TV.
Connecting a Samsung phone to a TV is not particularly complicated, especially when both devices are in the Android ecosystem. Earlier, we also checked the method of connecting the iPhone to Samsung TV; In addition, you can use the best programs to connect the iPhone to the TV so that more options are available to you.
Leaving the Earth’s atmosphere is not just the experience of floating in the environment. There are also other amazing and troublesome events that can only be experienced in space. In this article, we will talk about the strangest things that can happen to humans in space.
The strangest things that can happen to humans in space
When it comes to space and astronautics, we all remember very interesting movies in which strange things happen to astronauts. Movies with exciting stories, most of which are nothing but the authors’ imaginations; But there are other very amazing stories happening in space that are completely real and have nothing to do with human imagination. In this article, we try to discuss some examples of these events and introduce you to the wonders of space travel.
Strange things that happen to humans in space
The human heart changes shape in space
It may seem a bit strange and even unbelievable that traveling to space can change the shape of the heart, But such a thing happens in reality and scientific studies have proven it. Less work of the heart and less pumping of blood leads to a decrease in the volume of the muscles of this organ, and this ultimately causes the hearts of astronauts to become more spherical by about 9.4%.
Despite the temporary nature of these conditions, some doctors believe that the reduction in the volume of the human heart during space travel may have serious consequences. According to NASA, researchers are researching this issue, and the results of this study will not only help astronauts but will also affect ordinary people and the inhabitants of the planet.
There is a possibility of mental problems in space
Living in the extraterrestrial atmosphere is associated with many problems. Changing living conditions and experiencing a completely different environment with very specific conditions imposes many psychological pressures on astronauts. These issues cause astronauts to experience special psychological conditions and are susceptible to various problems such as anxiety and depression.
Being away from family, lack of simple facilities such as sunlight or even fresh food, and heavy work are among the reasons that expose astronauts to various mental illnesses.
Human vision decreases in space
Visual impairment caused by intracranial pressure or VIIP is another space travel wonder faced by astronauts. This problem was observed for the first time in 2005 and in an astronaut named John Phillips. The Washington Post investigates this issue in an article and states that Phillips experienced a significant loss of vision after returning from his space trip. This incident prepared the groundwork for the researchers’ research for further investigations.
Additional research showed the changes in the appearance of the astronauts’ eyes and the loss of their vision after returning from space travel. Currently, the only possible reason that has been proposed for the occurrence of such conditions is the lack of gravity and the creating double pressure on the astronauts’ skulls; Of course, the research in this field continues and it is still not possible to say with certainty a specific reason for the occurrence of these conditions.
Traveling to space, along with its excitement and surprises, also brings many problems for humans. One of these problems is the weakening of the body’s immune system in space, which was first discovered by astronauts during the Apollo mission. The story was that the astronauts in this mission experienced problems such as irregular heartbeat, dehydration, and inner ear disorder, and faced many problems after returning from the mission.
Studies conducted in this field have shown that after leaving the Earth’s atmosphere, the immune system of astronauts weakens, in part due to the abnormal activation of a type of immune cells called T-regulatory lymphocytes. This weakening is sometimes so severe that it causes astronauts to deal with latent viruses such as chicken pox in addition to simple infectious diseases such as colds after returning from space travel.
Astronauts can lose their fingernails
As you know, astronauts wear special clothes to carry out their missions in space, which includes astronaut gloves. These gloves are designed in such a way that they put a lot of pressure on the astronauts’ hands and nails; This will eventually lead to their nails falling off.
It is true that the fall of fingernails or their swelling is not a simple matter that can be easily passed over, But it seems that doing more research to design more suitable gloves can minimize the possibility of this problem and astronauts will not face such a problem in the future.
Human height grows taller in space
Another wonder of space travel, which makes it one of the favorite trips of ordinary people, is the increase in height that occurs during this trip. As soon as you leave the Earth’s atmosphere, the gravity is close to zero, and this causes the pressure on the spine to decrease significantly. The reduction of this pressure, in turn, causes the height of the astronauts to grow a few centimeters.
One of the studies that confirms the truth of this issue is the research that NASA scientists conducted on two twin brothers. In this study, one of the twins had a 342-day trip to space and the other brother was examined on Earth. The results of this and other research determined that the height of astronauts increases by 2 to 5 cm on average after space travel.
Mark Kelly (left) and Scott Kelly (right) made it possible for researchers to study the health effects of long-duration space travel by studying NASA twins.
Traveling to space leads to weakening of muscles
Another strange thing that happens to astronauts in space and affects their health is the weakening of muscles or atrophy. Long space travel causes muscle wasting in astronauts, so they are trained to exercise continuously during their journey.
NASA is working on this issue to find solutions to prevent the problem of muscle wasting. The reason for the importance of this issue is the need for astronauts to have strong muscles and a healthy body so that they can perform their difficult missions in space in the best possible way.
Space swells astronauts’ faces
A large volume of our body is made up of liquid. On Earth, gravity pulls this fluid down and collects some of it in the lower limbs; But in space, where microgravity prevails, our body fluids are more evenly distributed; As a result, astronauts’ faces look puffier than normal, and on the other hand, their legs appear thinner than when they are on Earth.
According to the Washington Post, “the phenomenon of puffy-faced bird’s legs” appears when blood and other body fluids accumulate on the side of the upper body due to low gravity and stay there; As a result, the heads swell and the legs shrink. In this situation, the appearance of the astronauts can change by swelling their faces. Astronauts may experience excessive blood pooling; As if their head is constantly cold. However, after a few weeks in space, your body will adjust to the change in gravity and some of the facial puff will fall asleep.
Space travel may increase the risk of cancer
Astronauts who spend 6 months in space are exposed to almost as much radiation as a thousand chest X-rays. Exposure to different types of radiation exposes the body to the risk of cancer, damage to the central nervous system, bone loss, and some cardiovascular diseases. However, it has been difficult to accurately calculate the level of risk so far. Also, scientists’ information about the impact of radiation in long-duration space missions to deep space destinations such as the Moon and Mars is still limited.
The more time a person spends in space, the more radiation they are exposed to and, theoretically, the more DNA damage they accumulate. It is not possible to say with certainty whether this DNA damage actually increases the risk of cancer; Because cancer is affected by many environmental and genetic factors. For example, it’s probably fair to say that today’s astronauts are probably some of the fittest people on the planet. They probably eat a healthy diet, exercise a lot, and don’t smoke or drink much alcohol. All these things reduce the possibility of getting cancer.
Strange events for astronauts during space travel have always been one of the most fascinating topics for ordinary people. The wonders of space travel are not limited to the things we have mentioned, and at the same time as science advances and the scope of research increases, we will definitely see more interesting news in this field in the near future.
Reviews of Motorola Edge 50 Ultra phone, price, technical specifications, design, screen, software, hardware, battery life and charging, and other specifications of this phone.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review
The Motorola Edge 50 continues to grow today with new additions to the lineup. After launching the Edge 50 Pro earlier this month, the OEM is now introducing the Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Fusion. As expected, the Ultra is at the top of the range, while the Fusion is the most affordable of the three.
We will take a closer look at the Edge 50 Ultra and its flagship features. After all, this is Motorola’s top-of-the-line smartphone for 2024, and it offers a ton of premium features, including AI capabilities and a Pantone-calibrated display and cameras for more accurate and vivid color reproduction.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra specifications at a glance:
Body: 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6mm, 197g; Victus gorilla glass front, acetate back (wood based) or silicon polymer back (vegan leather), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
Display: 6.70 inch OLED, 1B color, 144Hz, HDR10+, resolution 1220x2712px, aspect ratio 20.01:9, 444ppi.
Connectivity: 5G; two SIM cards; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4; NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with DP 1.4 support.
Other specifications: fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); stereo speakers; Ready to support 6.
AI functions are possible thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which sits between last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and this year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. while maintaining a relatively low price. Motorola seems to be looking for a more affordable flagship segment.
But despite the small agreement in the chipset department, Motorola does not make cameras, displays and chargers. The 6.7-inch OLED panel packs all the punch, runs at up to 144Hz and can charge up to 125W (wireless is 50W). The camera hardware looks good on paper. We’ve got a 50MP main sensor assisted by a 50MP ultra-wide unit and a 64MP 3x telephoto camera with a reliable f/2.4 aperture. Even the selfie unit is 50MP with autofocus, which is rare even in the ultra-premium segment.
Designing
The overall design language of the Edge 50 Ultra follows the Edge 50 family, and since the screen is the same as the Edge 50 Pro, the two phones feel the same in the hand. The Ultra comes in two variants – with a vegetable leather or wooden back. The latter is a bold approach, but will likely appeal to some.
Available colors include Forest Gray and Peach Fuzz (both vegetable leather options) and Nordic Wood (pictured below).
Of course, the wooden back is not pure wood. Motorola has used a special coating for the surface that preserves the wood-like texture while protecting it from water and oil, so it doesn’t change color or lose its appearance. Either way, the imitation is pretty good – almost like real wood.
The Edge 50 Ultra and the Edge 50 Pro look so similar that it would be hard to tell them apart if they both had plant-based leather. Camera hardware ditches the Edge 50 Ultra, as the telephoto uses a periscope lens and the round LED flash is replaced by a smaller, vertical flash.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro
The front and back panels are still rounded, which helps with grip, and to be honest, the wooden back is easier to hold. It also brings back a distant memory of Motorola’s Moto X in 2013 with its bamboo and wooden back.
The side frame is still aluminum, while the front glass is Gorilla Glass Victus. And for a 6.7-inch device with this many cameras, the weight gain at 197 grams is pretty impressive. Leather and wood are lighter than glass, so that could be an explanation.
As expected from a high-end smartphone like the Edge 50 Ultra, the device has IP68 ingress protection.
Hardware
The Edge 50 Ultra and Pro have very similar hardware for the most part, but as we mentioned earlier, the Edge 50 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip that delivers flagship-level performance and features. One notable limitation is the chipset’s inability to record 8K videos. 4K is capped.
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro
The curved OLED panel is a small step above the competition in terms of refresh rate, as the Edge 50 Ultra’s 6.7-inch display supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It remains to be seen whether Motorola has been able to make the best use of the display’s capabilities.
In addition to the 144Hz refresh rate, the panel also has support for HDR10+, 10-bit color depth, and DC dimming for those who might be sensitive to regular PWM dimming. It can also push up to a maximum brightness of 2,500 nits, but we suspect this will be achievable in small patches during HDR video playback.
For a complete multimedia experience, Motorola has put more effort into the speakers as well. They are tuned by Dolby Atmos and support Dolby Head Tracking.
A fairly average 4,500 mAh battery keeps the lights on, but capacity isn’t everything. We’ll see if Motorola’s hardware and software tweaks can compensate for the smaller-than-usual battery pack. It is good that Edge 50 Ultra is equipped with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also has two significant hardware advantages over some of its competitors. It supports ultra-wideband connectivity (a feature only seen on a handful of Android smartphones) and USB 3.1 gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 compatibility. It works well with Motorola’s Ready For desktop environment.
Software
Of course, the Edge 50 Ultra runs on the latest Android 14 with Motorola’s own features. Motorola offers productive AI capabilities for wallpaper customization purposes, but other than that, AI is almost non-existent in Motorola’s current software.
However, the OEM insists on implementing system-wide AI algorithms that work in the background. AI-based algorithms are supposed to optimize performance, battery life, and search.
Camera
Undoubtedly, one of the main features of Edge 50 Ultra is its camera. Motorola hosted a special press event in Morocco where we had a chance to try out the pre-production Motorola Edge 50 Ultra unit along with the rest of the Edge 50 lineup. The camera samples here were all taken over the course of a day at locations and events organized by Motorola.
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 1.28 µm, AF. 2160@30fps
When it comes to camera hardware, the Ultra stands out in the Edge 50 family with a total of four powerful cameras. The main camera uses a large 50-megapixel 1/1.3-inch sensor with a wide f/1.6 aperture and stabilized optics.
Examples of original Daylight cameras
Examples of the main camera in low light
The 64-megapixel telephoto camera has a 3x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture.
Examples of telephoto cameras during the day
Examples of cameras with 6x zoom
Examples of telephoto cameras in low light
And the secondary secondary camera is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit with a wide 122-degree FoV, f/2.0 aperture, and autofocus support for macro shots.
Examples of ultra wide daylight cameras
Close-ups: Main camera • Ultra-wide camera
An example of a low-light ultra-wide camera
The selfie camera is impressive, at least on paper, with a 50-megapixel resolution, f/1.9 wide aperture, and autofocus support. It’s 2024 and we hardly ever see phones with AF-equipped selfie cameras, so kudos to Motorola for adding this feature.
Selfie photos
But not only the hardware of the camera itself, its software features and optimization as well. Although AI isn’t the main focus on the software side, Motorola benefits greatly from AI-based camera optimizations.
Let’s start with the action shot. The camera software automatically increases and adjusts the shutter speed in low-light environments to minimize motion blur. We did a brief test of the feature and found that in some cases, the shutter speed went from 1/50 to 1/200, while at the same time, the ISO doubled from 3100 to 6200. This is without any significant increase in noise thanks to the AI-based noise reduction algorithm. Here is a short example.
Examples of action shots
Adaptive stabilization works in video mode and dynamically adjusts the level of stabilization based on your hand movement and scenario.
Autofocus tracking is another video-based feature that improves the sharpness of footage from subjects moving quickly through the frame. This one will be available with the next update.
It’s worth noting that Motorola offers a choice between natural and auto-enhanced shooting modes, with the former being the default mode. Auto-enhancement mode apparently takes longer to capture images, but we didn’t notice a slowdown when using it. . Also, this isn’t exactly a Motorola exclusive. This is actually the Auto Enhance feature that we all know from the Google Photos app. Motorola decided to integrate this feature into the camera app for convenience, but the system only saves “enhanced” photos, not “normal” photos.
It’s a bit early to comment on the camera quality as we took samples with the pre-production unit. But before we get a production-ready phone, let’s take a look at some videos taken with all the cameras.
Summary
As always, it’s a little early to say whether the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a good buy or not, but it’s certainly a promising one. The phone has all the features of a true flagship phone, while the price starts at €999, which is considered affordable in today’s flagship segment. Over time, the price will come down and the phone will become a more attractive option.
In any case, despite the promising hardware, the full review will reveal whether the 4,500 mAh battery is enough for reliable endurance, and it will be interesting to see how the new camera system stacks up against the competition. The Moto Edge 50 Ultra is expected to hit the market by the end of May, and a lot can change between now and then.