Samsung significantly improved the animation system in the One UI 7 Beta. The first Beta is worth installing as no major flaw was reported in three days. Meanwhile, the animation fluency will elevate further with the next Beta updates.

In a recent development, Samsung insider IceUniverse compared the app opening and closing animation in the recently released One UI 7 Open Beta 1 (XKZ) and an internal testing version (XKN). Here’s how they stack up:

One UI 7 Beta 1 (XKZ)

• Animation feels stiff and lifeless.
• Icons turn into a right angle before spreading into the page.
• Lacks smoothness and fails to align with natural physical motion.

Internal Testing Version (XKN)

• Features an elegant unfolding animation with smoother transitions.
• Includes a noticeable deceleration effect, adding a “floating” quality.
• Closely resembles the refined animations seen in iOS.

The leaker expressed disappointment with Samsung’s choice of the XKZ animation for the beta release. The comparison also shows that the internal build has better animation fluency than the first Beta distributed to general users.

You can watch the video below:

It seems Samsung has reserved some aspects from the internal beta for the next builds. The program won’t end anytime soon as Beta participants could get around four major updates throughout the testing period before the 1Q25 release.

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One UI 7 Release Date

Samsung announced the stable rollout will be conducted in the first quarter of 2025. The Galaxy S25 series is rumored to be unveiled in late January. As the public version launches at Unpacked, the rollout could start in February next year.

Galaxy S21 series and later flagships will receive the major Android 15 upgrade. Samsung’s One UI 7 device list is pretty large, hence, the rollout completion could take around two months. Access the latest insights on One UI 7 below:

• One UI 7 Beta lock screen blur system is buggy
• One UI 7 introduces Vertical App Drawer for Galaxy devices
• [Full Changelog] Samsung One UI 7 elevates Galaxy experience

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms Huawei Mate 70 Pro Plus despite being a year-old flagship now. The Chinese phone maker yesterday launched its new flagship phones, with Mate 70 Pro+ landed as its best model yet.

Huawei has been facing US restrictions for around five years. The company is inaccessible to key technologies such as Android and cutting-edge SoC. However, it continues to solidify its presence in the Chinese market with in-house components.

Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy S25 Ultra with even bigger surprises early next year. While Huawei eyes dominance in mainland China, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best Android flagship out there (globally).

Let’s delve into a detailed comparison to determine which one reigns supreme.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 70 Pro Plus

Key Takeaways

Both Samsung and Huawei flagships boast premium designs with sleek, modern aesthetics. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a famous Samsung signature design, while Mate 70 Pro Plus comes with a circular camera module at the center.

The S24 Ultra and Mate 70 Pro+ both sport stunning visual experiences.

• The S24 Ultra’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X display delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and a smooth 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
• The Mate 70 Pro+’s LTPO OLED display also offers impressive visuals and a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate.

Both devices are equipped with powerful camera systems, details as follows:

• The S24 Ultra boasts a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens.
• The Mate 70 Pro+ features a 50MP main sensor with a variable aperture, a 40MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP periscope telephoto lens.

When it comes to performance:

• Samsung’s S24 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
• The Mate 70 Pro+ relies on Huawei’s Kirin 9020 chipset, coupled with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.

Battery and Charging – One of the most necessary aspects:

• The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging
• Huawei’s Mate 70 Pro+ features a comparatively larger 5700mAh battery with 100W wired charging.

On the software front:

• The S24 Ultra runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1.
• The Mate 70 Pro+ utilizes Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4.3.

The verdict

Battery capacity and faster charging don’t make Mate 70 Pro+ better than the S24 Ultra. The reason is, that Samsung’s flagship would surpass Huawei’s in practical usage given software optimization, and efficiency by the chipset.

Flagships from Samsung and Huawei offer top-tier performance, stunning displays, and impressive cameras. However, there are many downfalls in picking Huawei due to the lack of an Android operating system and cutting-edge chipsets.

Undoubtedly, the winner is Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 buyers could regret knowing the Z Fold SE (Special Edition) camera specs. Amid intense competition, Samsung has made a pretty solid entry in the foldable landscape with the launch of Special Edition.

The Galaxy Z Fold SE is not only slim but packs a 200-megapixel main camera. It’s a significant upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s outdated 50-megapixel sensor. The upgraded camera on Samsung foldables is a long-due demand of consumers.

The Z Fold Special Edition has become the third Samsung phone to pack a 200MP camera. The company first debuted its monstrous 200-megapixel sensor with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, while used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra as well.

The sensor offers 2x optical quality zoom apart from higher resolution benefits. The Korean tech giant highlights that the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s 200-megapixel wide-angle lens “supports more vivid and clear photos and videos.”

The 12-megapixel ultrawide, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto and 10-megapixel cover selfie camera remain the same in both folds. The 4MP under-display camera is ditched from the Z Fold SE, probably, as part of improving the crease control.

Thanks to the cover screen, the Galaxy Z Fold SE’s 200MP camera could be used to take selfies. The inner screen camera is not much used by users. Still, the 4MP resolution without UDC tech would deliver better results than the Z Fold 6.

Earlier, we’ve covered Samsung should’ve teased the Special Edition model during the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Despite limited availability, the Z Fold 6 buyers would regret their decision to own the foldable released in late July.

// Difference is bolded.