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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra disappoints in real-world gaming test
Since the launch in early February, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones have gone through various tests – whether it’s the test of internals, performance, or durability. Now the high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone has appeared in a gaming test and unfortunately, it is beaten by many Android and iOS devices.
Leaving the tradition, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 smartphone with a single Qualcomm chipset globally. This is a modified version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform and is exclusive to Galaxy S23 phones.
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The exclusive chipset was expected to deliver much better gaming performance compared to the regular version and the previous-gen SoCs. But apparently, this is not the truth. Various Chinese smartphones and Apple iPhones have easily beaten the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the gaming test held by Golden Reviewer.
The YouTuber tested multiple high-end smartphones on the popular Genshin Impact game. Unfortunately, the S23 Ultra was not even on the list of the 10 best game performers.
Not only the regular version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, but Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 devices have also outperformed the smartphone. Even the last year’s Apple iPhone SE managed to get a place near the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
According to the information, the Galaxy S23 Ultra only records an average of 55 FPS, much lower than the Xiaomi 13 Pro which gained 59.4 FPS and topped the test. On the other hand, the 8+ Gen 1-powered Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra beat have 59.2 and 57.7 FPS, respectively.
Another Chinese brand, Vivo also managed to give better gaming performance compared to S23 Ultra. The Vivo X90 Pro Plus with 8 Gen 2 chip has 58.4 FPS and the Vivo X90 with Dimensity 9200 has 57.5 FPS scores.
Whereas, the iPad Mini 6 and iPad Pro 2022 were the top two devices on the list with 59.3 FPS both. At the same time, the iPhone 14 Pro Max having Apple A16, and iPhone 14 Plus having Apple A15 chips have FPS scores of 58.4 and 57.5 respectively.
Aside from the S23 Ultra, the S22 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 version was much below in the list with 42.1 FPS scores, whereas, its Exynos 2200 version was last in the list with just 35.4 FPS scores.
The US variant of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. There were reports that Samsung may expand the Exynos chipset to its foldable lineup, which doesn’t seem to be happening, at least in the United States.
Recently, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 US variant was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon chip. It isn’t surprising as the company is following its conventional chipset strategy. We expect that it will be the same chipset used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.
The Flip 6 smartphone scored 15084 points on Geekbench’s GPU test. Due to its foldable form factor, the device may miss a Galaxy S24-like larger cooling technology. Still, its impressive 15000+ points in the GPU test indicates that Samsung has greatly optimized the software.
The company still has three months remaining in the launch event. More performance improvements will likely be achieved before the Unpacked. The South Korean tech giant will likely unveil the next-gen foldable phones in mid-July.
This year, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra would join the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. In addition, an affordable variant of Fan Edition branding is also in development. However, the cheaper foldable would miss some pro-grade specs to maintain the price.
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Samsung seems all set to introduce Galaxy M35 5G in India. The phone has surfaced on Samsung India support website and the FCC and Dekra certification database. The development indicates that the official launch is not far away, at least in India.
The unreleased Galaxy M35 5G made its first appearance on the Samsung India support website. The listing revealed nothing other than the phone’s model number – SM-M356B. As spotted by 91mobiles, the upcoming handset has also received certification from FCC and Dekra.
Listing on the FCC database revealed that the Galaxy M35 5G features NFC, LTE, and 5G. It’s also confirmed that the device supports 25W fast charging, lagging behind its elder brother – Galaxy M55 5G, which supports fast charging up to 45W.
Dekra certification disclosed that the phone packs a 5880mAh battery, which Samsung will market as 6000mAh. Other features could include Android 14 OS out-of-the-box, Exynos 1380 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM as well as a modern punch hole display.
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Google‘s Pixel 9 series is ready to introduce a significant upgrade with emergency satellite connectivity and new Samsung modem. This series aims to solve the persistent connectivity problems seen in previous Pixel models.
According to the information via AndroidAuthority, Samsung Modem 5400 will be integrated with Tensor G4 chips for the Pixel 9 series to bring significant improvements in terms of speed, power efficiency, and stability
The Pixel 9’s modem will support 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), which means it will enable satellite-based communication. This is particularly important for emergencies where standard network coverage is unavailable.
Moreover, this innovative feature is not exclusive to the Pixel 9. The next-generation Pixel Fold and a 5G tablet, currently under development, will also be equipped with the same modem.
One of the most notable features of this upgrade is the ability to connect with emergency services via satellite, which is crucial for users in areas without cellular coverage. To facilitate this, Google has implemented a system that guides users through a set of questions, allowing for quick communication with emergency responders. For example,
- What happened?
- [Are you/Are they/Is everyone] breathing?
- In total, how many people are [missing/trapped]?
- What best describes your situation?
- What is on fire?
- Are there weapons involved?
Although the release details for the 5G tablet are still unclear, the Pixel 9 series is expected to lead the way in mobile communication technology, ensuring users can remain connected in any location.
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