Here’s our first look at Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with flash-less rear camera
Just like the Fan Edition of the premium smartphones, Samsung also introduces affordable variants of its flagship tablets every year. Recently, several reports revealed that the company is preparing to unveil the “Lite” versions of the Galaxy Tab A7 and Galaxy Tab S7 lineup.
And we now have the first impression of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite in the leaked render, which also reveals some of its key specifications, courtesy of @evleaks. According to Evan, this upcoming affordable tablet looks like a basic tablet having a single rear camera and a metal frame.
Moreover, the tipster suggests that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite equipped with an 8.4″ IPS LCD display, powered by a MediaTek Helio P22T processor supported by 3GB RAM. Moreover, it packs a 5100mAh battery with 15W fast charging through a USB Type-C port.
Previously, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has certified from Bluetooth SIG, which confirmed that it supports Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Furthermore, reports also claim that it could have stereo speakers for an immersive sound experience.
It is worth mentioning that a reliable source leaked a mini product roadmap of Samsung, which suggests several upcoming Galaxy devices including tablets, PCs, smartphones, and more. However, the company is expected to launch PCs in April while the tablets are reportedly scheduled to go official in June 2021.
Stay tuned to get further development on this matter.
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TSMC’s 3nm price hike set to impact Android flagships in 2025
Most upcoming Android flagships will use Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Qualcomm switched to a 3nm TSMC process node for the Snapdragon 8 Elite this year, and the chip production cost may further increase in 2025; impacting Android flagships too.
Recently, a Chinese tipster revealed on Weibo that TSMC will raise N4 and N3 process prices in 2025. Increased 3nm and 4nm TSMC chip costs could put pressure on Android flagships slated to come out in late 2025 to be pricey.
TSMC’s N3 (3nm) and N4 (4nm) processes could rise by 4%. As Qualcomm and MediaTek manufactured their latest flagship SoCs using TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm process, their product prices have risen significantly compared to the last year.
Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite cost increased by 15%, reaching $180. MediaTek has also produced the latest Dimensity 9400 on TSMC’s 3nm process node, however, the price is yet to be known.
If TSMC continues to increase production costs, all Android vendors in the cost aspect will also bear greater pressure, which possibly cause them to continue to adjust the smartphone’s selling price or adjust other aspects.
It’s worth mentioning that the Vivo X200 series starting price rose $41.90, the OPPO Find X8 series starting price rose $27.93, the Xiaomi 15 series starting price rose $69.83, Honor Magic 7 series starting price rose $13.97.
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Samsung will also utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite across the Galaxy S25 series. The company has been facing yield rate issues with its 3nm process. As a result, it’s nearly impossible to commence mass production that’s far below the threshold.
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Watch: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE’s crease is nearly perfect
Samsung’s limited edition Galaxy Z Fold SE is a master of crease control. The new foldable phone’s screen crease is nearly perfect. It even outpaces Oppo’s Find N3 and OnePlus Open apart from Samsung’s own Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Tipster Ice Universe recently showcased how perfect the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s crease is. Despite having a larger foldable display, the company’s Special Edition device features a nearly invisible crease, outpacing its Chinese rivals.
The video shows Samsung W25 crease is very shallow, making it the best foldable on the market. Unfortunately, the smartphone is exclusively sold in South Korea and China, and currently, there’s no plan for the United States debut.
@UniverseIce / X showcases W25 (Z Fold SE) crease
The crease of Samsung W25 is very shallow, almost the best on the market. pic.twitter.com/zMnDfJoJHX
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) November 7, 2024
As compared to the Oppo Find N3 (OnePlus Open), the Galaxy Z Fold SE has a less visible crease. The foldable area of the panel looks flat from multiple viewing angles, that’s a pretty big development in Samsung’s history.
While Oppo’s foldable displays the screen bumps, the aspect is much better on Samsung’s. The waterdrop hinge requires a wider portion of the display to flex and fold, but Samsung managed to significantly limit the crease bumps.
@UniverseIce / X compares Z Fold SE crease with Find N3/Open
The Galaxy Z Fold SE could remain limited to South Korea and China only. However, these upgrades could be introduced on the next-gen standard foldable i.e. the Galaxy Z Fold 7 so a broader audience can experience the foldable advancements.
Samsung is selling the Galaxy Z Fold SE (W25) in record numbers. The company sold Z Fold SE stocks within minutes twice in South Korea. The first batch of units was also finished in the Chinese market, which is excessively competitive.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE sold out China in hours!
In a shocking development, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE has been sold out in China. It’s quite stunning as the company has a presence in the Chinese smartphone market. It seems the Special Edition is bringing special happiness to Samsung.
Earlier, Samsung sold out two stocks of the Galaxy Z Fold SE in South Korea. The first sale started late last month, while the second sale was held earlier this month. Both stocks were sold out within minutes, revealing the craze for the new foldable.
Even in the highly competitive Chinese market, the first batch of sales sold out in just a short time, signaling strong interest. Both the W25 and W25 Flip had their first batch of pre-orders sell out within just three hours of sales beginning.
Samsung also announced that the pre-sold units will be officially released on November 15. Since these are limited edition models, it’s reported that stock was quite limited. Pricing of the new foldable phones is as follows:
- Samsung W25 (Z Fold SE) – 17,999 yuan (~ $2500)
- Samsung W25 Flip (Z Flip 6) – 9,999 yuan (~ $1400)
Samsung’s W25 selling in China is based on the Galaxy Z Fold SE. When folded, its thickness is 10.6mm, and when unfolded, it’s 4.9mm. Due to the metallic frame at the hinge, the W25 is 19g heavier than the Fold SE (which weighs 236g), coming in at 255g.
IDC reported that Samsung held a 7.7% share in the third quarter in China. However, experts believe that the success of the W25 is unlikely to lead to significant growth given the limited quantity of units and the relatively small consumer base.