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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs sheet and Europe launch offers emerge
The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series is just around the corner and we are continuously meeting massive leaks that are revealing crucial information about the phones. In a recent development, the high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone’s specs sheet as well as its launch offers for Europe have emerged online.
Starting with the specs sheet. Well, we already know most of the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, but the new leaked posters provide us a more clear indication of what to expect from this year’s S Ultra model as they have exposed every detail of the device.
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According to the information via @BillbilKun, the flagship smartphone will sport a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display that features Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a 3,088 x 1,440 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate that can range between 1 Hz and 120 Hz.
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Next, the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, notably, all over the world. This Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is different from what other Android phone uses as it is exclusively made for Samsung. Moreover, the processor is paired with 8/12 GB of RAM and 256/512/1,024 GB of internal storage.
Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone will drive the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software out of the box. The new One UI 5.1 software will install additional features and customization capabilities to the device.
For photography, the company has installed a 200MP ISOCELL HP2 (f/1.7, OIS) primary camera to the S23 Ultra. While the camera is assisted by a 12 MP (f/ 1.4, 120-degree FOV) ultra-wide angle lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens (f/ 2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS), and another 10 MP periscope telephoto lens (f/ 4.9, 10x optical zoom, OIS).
Video recording maxes out at 8K 30 FPS. Interestingly, the sensor caps out 4K recording at 60 fps even though it is capable of recording at 120 fps. Meanwhile, the front side has a 12MP selfie shooter capable of HDR10+.
Aside from these, the device will feature the same battery capacity as its predecessor which is 5000mAh. This long-lasting battery supports 45W wired fast charging and 10W wireless fast charging.
The rest of the features of this phone include Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, NFC, an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, S-Pen, IP68 water & dust resistance ratings, 2 Dolby Atmos compatible speakers, and much more.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra launch offers:
In addition to this specs sheet, tipster @_snoopytech_ has disclosed the launch offers of the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra smartphones for Europe. According to the information, consumers will be able to buy Galaxy S23 devices with a higher storage option but at the price of its lower storage option.
For instance, if you place a binding pre-order for a Galaxy S23 with 128GB, Galaxy S23+ with 256GB, or Galaxy S23 Ultra with 256 GB, you will be given a chance to choose the next larger storage variant without additional charges.
Meanwhile, if the customer has already opted for the highest storage variant of 256GB (Galaxy S23) or 512GB (Galaxy S23+ or S23 Ultra), he/she will receive the campaign device with the next smaller memory variant chosen by him/her at the cost of the campaign device.
Do note that this offer is a part of the Galaxy S23 series’ promotional period and you will be able to take advantage of it from February 1 to February 16, 2023.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE outperformed the Apple iPhone 16 Plus in ray tracing. The new Fan Edition is equipped with an Exynos 2400e processor, while Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus uses an A18 chip manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process.
GSMArena evaluated the Exynos 2400e performance used in Galaxy S24 FE. The chip has a slightly lower core frequency than the Exynos 2400. However, this modification made no major change in terms of performance.
Galaxy S24 FE with Exynos 2400e scored 2146 and 6711 points in single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. It’s slightly less than the 2201 single-core and 6926 multi-core points in the Galaxy S24’s Exynos 2400 chipset.
Apple’s A18 chip lags behind the Exynos 2400e used in the Galaxy S24 FE in ray tracing performance. The iPhone 16 scored 6,691 points in 3DMark’s Solar Bay test, whereas the Exynos Exynos 2400 scored 8,743 points.
Meanwhile, the phone scored 3,870 points in 3DMark’s Wild Life Extreme GPU test at 4K resolution compared to 4,029 points of the iPhone 16 Plus. The Galaxy S24+’s Exynos 2400 chip scored 4,365 points on the same benchmark.
iPhone 16 Plus is a flagship phone, while the S24 FE belongs to Samsung’s Fan Edition. The mainstream flagship line is S24, which is far ahead in GPU performance. Apple’s CPU edge will also be crushed with the Galaxy S25 series.
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Gemini Live seemingly hitting Samsung phones internationally. Google has been sequentially expanding Gemini Live functionality to free Gemini users. It was previously available for Gemini Advanced subscribers only.
Not only Samsung, but all Android phones could now use the Gemini Live feature. Just trigger Gemini Assistant and you will get a new toggle added at the bottom right. It will also be featured in an in-app notice for better understanding.
Integrated within Gemini, Gemini Live is a free-flowing, conversational way to interact with Google’s AI by talking, rather than typing. It allows users to interrupt, switch topics mid-conversation, and receive spoken responses seamlessly.
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Gemini Live is Google’s answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4o. However, it is a much easier way to interact with AI useful for brainstorming, discussing topics, conducting research, and eventually, setting appointments and finding directions.
At present, Gemini Live supports the American English language only. There are different voices (with different tones) available to select during setup. If you are unable to change the voice, try changing Gemini’s language to English (United States).
Samsung has its own virtual assistant called Bixby, which is powerful enough. However, most Galaxy smartphone users keep Google’s Gemini (previously Assistant) default and Google’s making it a must thanks to integration of AI.
Circle to Search is another epic feature widely available in Galaxy phones. This unique way of searching saves a lot of time and makes searches easier and effortless. We are expecting even more epic experiences in the future.
Samsung could soon launch its new Fan Edition smartphone. Ahead of the launch, the official unboxing video of the Galaxy S24 FE leaked, revealing the phone’s design, colors, specifications, and key features.
Leaker EvanBlass posted an official Galaxy S24 FE unboxing video. Samsung is expected to launch the smartphone on September 26. The leaked video will be published by Samsung following the phone’s official announcement.
In-box stuff includes an S24 FE handset, a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM tray ejector pin, and a user manual. The video showcases the smartphone in all of its upcoming color variants alongside some Samsung.com exclusive shades.
The Galaxy S24 FE will have a 4700mAh battery, up from the 4500mAh of the S23 FE. The display is also 6.7-inch, a 3-inch increase over the previous FEs. The upgraded panel will support ProVisual Engine and extra brightness up to 1900nits.
The device features a 50MP primary, a 12MP ultrawide, an 8MP telephoto, and a 10MP selfie camera. Galaxy AI could introduce new camera features such as AI Zoom so the handset could deliver enriched zoom shots.
Samsung has reportedly increased the pricing by $50 in key markets. This is due to upgrades made across aspects including display, processor, and battery. The phone could start at $649 in the US and the 256GB model could have a price tag of $709.
Additional features include an in-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, up to 7 years of Android updates, Galaxy AI suite, an IP68 rating, support for 25W wired, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.