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Home Screen Icons: One UI 4.1 vs Android 13, iOS 15, OxygenOS 12, MIUI 13, ColorOS 12, EMUI 12

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Samsung One UI 4.1 Home Screen Icons

Samsung One UI 4.1 is the latest version of its Android 12-based custom skin for Galaxy devices. Over the parent One UI 4.0, the 4.1 iteration of One UI equips significant performance improvements as well as additional features as part of further enhancing the user experiences. However, we are conducting a Home Screen Icons comparison.

Samsung’s bringing powerful multitasking capabilities with the Galaxy devices such as the Edge Panel and bottom bar gestures. Meanwhile, the Home Screen is the most useful function on your smartphone as you access various apps and services. Here, we are going to compare One UI 4.1 Home Screen Icons with every rival.

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Android 13 – Home Screen Icons

Android 12 is the latest “stable” version of Google’s mobile platform. Almost all the OEMs are providing the Android 12-based skins to their devices. However, we have the home screen icons appearance of the upcoming Android 13 OS, thanks to the Developer Preview program.

The Pixel phones feature Pixel Launcher for the home screen settings and customization. Talking about home screen icons, the Android 13 offers circular icons on the home screen above the Google Search widget. Have a look at it in the screenshot mentioned below.

Android 13 homescreen

iOS 15 – Home Screen Icons

While Apple is going to introduce the 16th generation of the iOS operating system for its iPhones, iOS 15 is powering almost all iPhones globally. On the home screen, you can find the favorites apps tray with a transparent background appearance, while the icons are placed in a comparatively bigger form factor – squarish with rounded corners.

ios 15 homescreen

OxygenOS 12 – Home Screen Icons

OnePlus introduced the Android OS 12-based OxygenOS 12 for its devices last year. This custom skin is said to have the overall UI and features the same as the stock OS, which reflects on the home screen icons as well. In OxygenOS 12, devices have circular icons with a neat and clean appearance, check out below.

OxygenOS 12 Homescreen

MIUI 13 – Home Screen Icons

MIUI 13 is yet another custom Android 12 skin, developed by Chinese phone maker – Xiaomi. Like Huawei, most of the so-called useful yet futuristic features are limited for consumers in China. Coming back to the topic, the MIUI 13 has the same home screen icons as the MIUI 12.5, which we can say is badly copied by Apple iOS.

MIUI 13 Homescreen

ColorOS 12 – Home Screen Icons

ColorOS 12 is also based on the Android 12 operating system, introduced by Google. Similar to the Google Pixel smartphones, the ColorOS 12 offers circular icons on the home screen, while they are not entirely circular. At the same time, Oppo let users heavily customize the user interface.

ColorOS 12 Homescreen

EMUI 12 – Home Screen Icons

Although Huawei claims to be using its own grown HarmonyOS software on almost all devices, its availability has not crossed China’s boundaries. On the other side, Global Huawei devices are nowadays receiving the HarmonyOS-inspired skin called EMUI 12, which is reportedly based on the Android operating system.

Looks a lot similar to the iOS and One UI, the EMUI 12’s homescreen icons have a squarish form factor alongside rounded corners. By default, the apps’ arrangement is set to 4 icons in the favorites tray, while the above side icons feature their title as well.

emui 12 homescreen

One UI 4.1 – Home Screen Icons

One UI 4.1 is based on Google’s Android 12 operating system, bringing a unique experience to the Galaxy consumers. We’ve explored almost all the new features and changes, well, here, we’re talking about the home screen icons of the One UI 4.1 software system.

At the bottom, the One UI Home launcher brings a favorites tray, where you can put your most-used apps. Above the favorites tray, you can place your important apps such as social media, and banking/payments apps, which have their titles too.

The overall design of the One UI 4.1’s home screen icons is eye-catching, while talking about the form factor, they are neither wholly squarish nor circular. In addition, you can customize the home screen icons as per your need in order to take the most of your Galaxy.

one ui 4.1 home screen icons

Yep, I’m sure, you are still loving Samsung One UI 4.1’s Home Screen Icons. If not, let us know, which OEM’s Home Screen Icons you like the most through the comments section and social media.

James is the lead content creator on Sammy Fans and mostly works on Samsung's firmware section. His first phone was the Galaxy S4 and continues to get new S series devices. Most of the time, James tries to learn about new technologies and gadgets but he also sneaks a bit of free time to nearby rivers and nature.

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Samsung One UI 7 Animation Comparison: Open Beta vs Internal Beta

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Samsung One UI 7 Messages app

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.

Which animation style do you think better suits One UI 7? Share your thoughts via social media!

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:

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Huawei Mate 70 Pro+: Clash of Titans

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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

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraHuawei Mate 70 Pro+
Design
Frame - Titanium

Front and Rear - Gorilla Armor and Gorilla Glass Victus 2

IP Rating - IP68
Frame - Titanium Alloy

Front - Glass

IP Rating - IP68/IP69
Dimensions
Height - 162.3mm

Width - 79.0mm

Depth - 8.6mm

Weight - 232g
Height - 164.6mm

Width - 79.5mm

Depth - 8.3mm

Weight - 226g
Software
Android - 14

One UI - One UI 6.1

Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates
HarmonyOS 4.3

Future upgrades - Up to 4 years of HarmonyOS upgrades and security updates
Display
Size - 172.5mm (6.8" full rectangle) / 172.2mm (6.8" rounded corners)

PPI - 505 PPI

Resolution - 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)

Panel - Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz
Size - 6.9" LTPO OLED

PPI - 453 PPI

Resolution - 1316 x 2832 (FHD+)

Panel - LTPO OLED

Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm)

Cortex CPU

Qualcomm Hexagon NPU

Snapdragon X75 Modem-RF System

Adreno 750 GPU
Huawei Kirin 9020

12-core CPU

Maleoon 920 GPU
Memory
12GB RAM

256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage
16GB RAM

512GB, 1TB
Rear Camera
Wide - 200 MP OIS F1.8, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x

Periscope - 50 MP 5x Optical and 10x Optical Quality

Ultra Wide - 12 MP F2.2

Telephoto - 10 MP OIS F2.4, 3x Optical Zoom

Flash - Yes

Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 30/60fps

Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS),
Wide - 50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm, PDAF, OIS

Ultra Wide - 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, PDAF

Telephoto - 48 MP, f/2.1, 93mm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom

Flash - Yes

Video - 4K, 1080p, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front Camera
12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree)13MP Front Camera (F2.4, 18mm)
Network
2G GSM - GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900

3G - B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)

4G FDD LTE - B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)

4G TDD LTE - B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)

SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM

5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)

5G TDD Sub6 - N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)

5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500), N78(3500)
2G GSM - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2, CDMA 800

3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1x

4G - LTE

SIM Slot Type - Nano Dual SIM

5G - SA/NSA
Connectivity
Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7

USB - 3.2

Bluetooth - v5.3

Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Wi-Fi Direct - Yes

NFC - Yes

PC Sync - Smart Switch

USB Interface - Type-C
Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7

USB - 3.1

Bluetooth - 5.2

Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo

Wi-Fi Direct - Yes

NFC - Yes

USB Interface - Type-C 3.1
Battery
5000mAh (supports 45W charging)5700mAh (supports 100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reserve wireless and 18W reverse wiredcharging)
Audio
Supported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APESupported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Video
Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps
Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps
Colors
Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium YellowBlack, Gray, White, Green

Samsung Galaxy S25 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.

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Galaxy Z Fold SE Camera: Samsung’s Z Fold 6 buyers could regret

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition December 2024 update

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.

Galaxy Z Fold SE vs Galaxy Z Fold 6 Camera Specifications
Feature Galaxy Z Fold SE Galaxy Z Fold 6
Main Camera 200-megapixel 50-megapixel
Ultra-Wide Camera 12-megapixel 12-megapixel
Telephoto Camera 10-megapixel | 3x Optical 10-megapixel | 3x Optical
Front Camera (Cover Screen) 10-megapixel 10-megapixel
Front Camera (Inner Display) 4-megapixel | punch-hole 4-megapixel | UDC

// Difference is bolded.

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