Since the release of the first camera phone in 2000, our phone cameras have evolved to the point where you don't need a dedicated digital camera or any photography skills to take fantastic shots. All top-end smartphones on the market have a perfectly capable camera, but understanding what the specs mean can help us understand the differences between devices.
Megapixel - The only spec most people look at or seem to care about. A single megapixel equals one million pixels. Generally, more megapixels means a better quality image, but can actually lead to a poorer quality image if the sensor size is the same, because pixels have to be smaller to fit in. We saw this with the Samsung S6 which boasted a 16MP camera, whilst the S7, S8 and S9 had 12MP cameras, but took significantly better photos due to the increased sensor size. At one point, it seemed like more of a marketing ploy - where manufacturers could convince consumers to upgrade their devices by continually increasing their megapixel specs. The megapixel reading is however a very important spec and indicator of your ability to maintain quality whilst blowing up photos for printing. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and upcoming Samsung S20 boast impressive 108MP main cameras.
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Replacement screen assemblies for these models are expensive, due to their high quality, curved AMOLED panels that present such a clear, eye-catching image.
We find that most customers can live with a little crack on the glass. When the glass is completely shattered, touch screen is not responding, or display has failed, that the user is left with no choice but to get it repaired.
Some people have insurance, so they can get their Samsung repaired at a lower cost (typically £50-£100 excess vs a £70.00 - £250.00 repair; depending on model). The main disadvantages of using insurance is the 1 week turnaround time, and potential loss of data if the device can't be backed up.
Sometimes, it's just not economical to get a phone repaired - but what if the touch-screen or display has failed and there's valuable data on it? We often encounter this, and offer a data recovery service - which simply involves fitting a screen temporarily to extract and/or transfer the data to another device. This means you can rescue your data at a fraction of the cost of a screen replacement.
We strive to provide a great Samsung screen repair service in the following ways: > Genuine parts - Ensures that your screen will have the exact same performance and appearance as when it was new. > Price - We charge a very fair labour rate - less than our competitors. We'll price match or beat any other company that is using genuine screens. > Quality guarantee - The screens are good, they're fitted properly, and we test them thoroughly. We give a 12 month warranty on repairs. > Turnaround time - We keep our most popular Samsung screens in stock, so that we can get them done within a couple of hours. With so many models, in different colours and variations, we can't keep everything in stock, but we can get it delivered next-day. And if you're really desperate, we have a loan-phone service.
It's been interesting and inspiring to spend some time this week working with some different equipment, learning about some advanced procedures on the newest models and seeing what's going on at the cutting edge of our industry!👀
Plenty to learn and big things to come...
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A big step in the journey to 5G... Huawei infrastructure in on its way.
Huawei will still be banned from the core of our 5G infrastructure and from operating at sensitive sites sites such as nuclear and military facilities. Their market share will also be capped at 35%. Lifting the ban will speed up 5G roll out and strengthen the network overall, by giving the whole country access to world-leading technology.
Its also good for the market, which thrives under competitive circumstances. This will lead to greater innovation and reduced cost to consumers in the long run.
However, this will no doubt have an impact on UK-US trade relations. The US have banned Huawei networks entirely, and suggested that their allies do the same. This unfortunately coincides with post-brexit negotiations, in which the UK try to secure a good trade deal with the US going forward. Now we just wait to see how Trump retaliates.
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📱 Tons of new stock including a special edition Red iPhone 8 Plus 🚽 Rescuing some toilet-damaged iPhones 🛠 Samsung screen replacements 💥 One of the most bloated batteries we've ever seen
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