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Apple copying Samsung’s Ultra strategy for the iPhone 15 [Report]
Since the release of Galaxy S20 in the year 2020, Samsung is introducing an “Ultra” model as the top smartphone in the S line. It seems like Samsung’s big competitor, Apple is also looking to follow the Ultra strategy for its upcoming iPhone 15 series.
Apple announced four devices in its current iPhone 14 lineup, which includes the standard, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max variants. Meanwhile, Bloomberg has recently reported that the US tech is discussing adding another model to the series.
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As per the information, this will be a higher-end smartphone to the iPhone 15 series that would sit atop the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models and could launch with the ‘Ultra’ branding, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S2x Ultra.
Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked during the company’s recent earnings call that iPhone price hikes are not a problem. He said that iPhone customers can probably be convinced to spend even more, which hints that the company might introduce a more expensive device compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which costs $1,600 for the 1TB storage variant.
CEO Tim Cook at the last earnings call said – “I think people are willing to really stretch to get the best they can afford in that category“.
Well, the CEO didn’t clearly say that the company would further increase iPhone prices. However, customers can expect a slight increase as Apple has been steadily upgrading the Pro and Pro Max lines to differentiate them from the standard iPhone lineup and will do the same with the iPhone 15 series.
The report further suggests that the iPhone 15 models arriving later this year will also see this difference in tiers with different materials, processors, and cameras. For example, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to get a periscope lens for better optical zoom. It will be interesting to see how the release of these phones affects the Galaxy S23 phones.
Yesterday, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S24 series renders that revealed the phones’ design. While the Galaxy S24 and S24+ feature flat frame design, the S24 Ultra apparently brings the narrowest bezel in history. The same source now posted cropped images so you can better understand the design changes.
Samsung has slightly changed the aspect ratio of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This results in changes in the middle frame, and ditches the curved edges, indicating a flat display design. In the video below, you can see the transformation of the S23 Ultra into the upcoming S24 Ultra device.
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Good Morning #FutureSquad!
Since #Samsung slightly changed the #GalaxyS24 Ultra aspect ratio, here a little #GalaxyS23Ultra VS #GalaxyS24Ultra animation… You're welcome…😉
More details and crispy sharp renders available over @Smartprix 👉🏻 https://t.co/r9p1Y3rwZG pic.twitter.com/kGDpo6QajJ
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 30, 2023
As you can see in the comparison renders, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has an almost flat design as compared to its predecessor. The company has already reduced the curvature with the S23 Ultra this year, and it’s going to be flat, starting with the S24 Ultra next year.
And yeah, #GalaxyS24Ultra display is definitely less curved compared to #GalaxyS23Ultra display… pic.twitter.com/0kBqBMxaRe
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 30, 2023
Samsung recently unveiled its fifth-generation foldable smartphones in China, where they have different names and features than the global versions. The Samsung W24 is the rebranded version of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, while the Samsung W24 Flip is of the Galaxy Z Flip 5. These phones have some differences in aspects like RAM, weight, and wallpapers.
The Samsung W24 and W24 Flip come with exclusive wallpapers that are not available on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. These wallpapers have feather-like designs with various colors, which look stunning on foldable screens. There are four wallpapers for the W24 and five wallpapers for the W24 Flip.
If you are using any foldable phones and want to try new wallpapers, you can download them from the links below.
Samsung W24 and W24 Flip Wallpapers
You can preview some wallpapers below.
Samsung is yet to unveil its new Fan Edition products, while we got a sneak peek at its next-gen Galaxy S smartphones. Today, the high-resolution renders of the Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra have been revealed, and it’s now the turn of the Galaxy S24 Plus.
Onleaks in collaboration with Giznext published the 5K renders of Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S24 Plus. The device brings the same aesthetics as the standard model of the lineup, while consumers will have some Ultra-grade specs such as battery and display.
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The new flat frame is a significant design overhaul that Samsung enthusiasts will see with the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus. On the front, there is a tiny punch-hole design consisting of the selfie snapper sensor, while the rear three cameras are placed vertically on the top left panel.
