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New Samsung Galaxy S22+ render shows off multiple color options
In just a few weeks, Samsung will lift the covers off its next flagship smartphone lineup – the Galaxy S22. Alike the previous generation, the new smartphones will also come in three variants, such as Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra.
Recently, a reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal collaborated with 91Mobiles and shared the leaked renders of the black edition of the Galaxy S22+ smartphone. Meanwhile, the same tipster has now unveiled other colors of the upcoming device (Via MySmartPrice).
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According to Ishan, Samsung Galaxy S22+ will come in four color variants, including Black, Green, White, and Pink Gold that look quite attractive at the first sight. The tipster has also shared design renders showcasing these four colors, you can have a look at these pictures below.
Similar to the previous renders, the new images show that the device has a rectangular rear camera module that maintains three cameras. On the front, there’s a nearly bezel-less display with a centered punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. Whereas, the right edge has a power button and volume rocker.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Specifications:
The report reveals that the Indian variant of the device will equip the newly launched Exynos 2200 mobile platform, whereas, the US model uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Previous information also suggests that UK markets will also have the Exynos variant.
Besides these, the Galaxy S22+ sports a 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, which will have a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. The phone features a 50MP primary camera in addition to the other two – 12MP and 10MP cameras that can capture images in 12-bit. It has a 4500mAh battery with 45W fast charging compatibility.
While considering the software, it will surely come pre-installed with the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 software system.
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Samsung Galaxy A26 first look revealed with new camera design
Samsung Galaxy A26 may feature the Galaxy A36-like brand-new camera design. The phone’s first look has now been revealed in the first set of CAD renders, courtesy of Onleaks via AndroidHeadlines.
The phone could be flat on the front and rear sides. Samsung could apply a revamped camera design on the Galaxy A26, featuring a Z Fold 6-like camera island. The Key Island is expanding to lower-end Galaxy A models for a unique identity.
Samsung is sticking to the outdated display approach with a waterdrop notch at the top. The Galaxy A35 5G upgraded with a modern punch-hole display last year. However, the A26 continues to sport the waterdrop notch display, for another year.
Notably, the bottom bezel is considerably thicker than the rest sides. The rear panel carries three cameras at the top-left corner which are aligned vertically. The new Key Island is there on the volume rockers and power key.
The Galaxy A26 could measure 164 x 77.5 x 7.7mm (9.7mm including the camera bump). That said, the display could be 6.64 inches (in diagonal) and we expect it to be a Super AMOLED panel with at least a 90Hz refresh rate.
Samsung will likely stick to a plastic frame and a plastic backplate. The SIM tray will be accessible from the top-left side of the frame. The bottom side will have a Type-C port for charging, a primary microphone, and a speaker grille.
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A rumor suggests Samsung Galaxy S25 launch in late January
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series in late January next year. The company is working on new flagship smartphones. A report from a Korean media outlet allegedly reveals the possible launch date of the upcoming flagships.
According to FNNews (via Jukanlosreve), Samsung may hold an Unpacked event on January 23, 2025, where it could introduce the Galaxy S25 series. The report also suggests that the company may share a sneak peek at the S25 Slim at Unpacked.
In particular, the Galaxy S25’s Unpacked could be held in San Francisco. Samsung seems to be continuing its flagship debut in January to seize the Android smartphone market, somehow hindered by the Apple iPhone 16 launch.
A look at Galaxy S launches and venues:
Galaxy S24 Series
- Launch Date: January 17, 2024
- Venue: San Francisco, USA
Galaxy S23 Series
- Launch Date: February 1, 2023
- Venue: San Francisco, USA
Galaxy S22 Series
- Launch Date: February 9, 2022
- Venue: Online (Virtual Event)
Galaxy S21 Series
- Launch Date: January 14, 2021
- Venue: Online (Virtual Event)
Galaxy S20 Series
- Launch Date: February 11, 2020
- Venue: San Francisco, USA
Galaxy S10 Series
- Launch Date: February 20, 2019
- Venue: San Francisco, USA
As you can see, January or February have been the usual launch month for the new Galaxy S lineup. Samsung may announce the Galaxy S25 series in late January in San Francisco, with global release could take place in the first week of February.
The S25 lineup will have three models; Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. The devices will have Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and upgraded AI and GenAI capabilities to make your everyday experiences epic.
Korean media often manage to reveal credible info about product launch dates. However, there’s still room for strategic shifts and unexpected delays. We will keep you updated if there’s any new development happening in the story.
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Leak: Samsung Galaxy S25 family to only feature Snapdragon 8 Elite
Exynos era is seemingly over as Samsung Galaxy S25 family is all set to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The company’s Foundry division is facing 3nm yield issues, which is still less than 20% as compared to above 80% of TSMC.
Samsung insider IceUniverse repeated that the Galaxy S25 series will use Snapdragon 8 Elite globally. Local Samsung units in Asia, Europe, and Africa will also ship the next flagships featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
China, Canada, and the US always get Snapdragon-powered Galaxy flagships. Snapdragon exclusivity is pleasing news for consumers, but not for Samsung. Due to a lack of Exynos, the company may face issues with cost management.
Samsung faced massive criticism over the heat concerns in Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. That led the company to go all Snapdragon in the Galaxy S23 series, canceling the debut of the follow-up processor – Exynos 2300.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra adopted Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 internationally. However, there is chip variation in the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus variants. Meanwhile, the next-gen Galaxy S is almost confirmed to use the Snapdragon processor in all markets.
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chip comes with the second generation custom-built Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and enhanced Qualcomm Hexagon NPU. These cutting-edge innovations deliver game-changing performance improvements.
Key features:
- Fastest mobile CPU in the world with 4.32 GHz peak CPU speeds.
- Experience an astounding 45% boost in CPU performance and 44% improved power efficiency.
- The mobile industry’s largest shared cache delivers insanely fast data retrieval.
- Delivers up to 27% in overall power savings, extending your gaming time by up to 2.5 hours.
The chipset adopts a 64-bit architecture, featuring two prime cores clocked at up to 4.32 GHz and performance cores up to 3.53 GHz. It’s made using TSMC’s 3nm process node, offering size reduction, performance improvements, and enhanced efficiency.