Phones
Apple is paying Geekbench to beat Samsung?
Geekbench is a popular benchmarking platform, which is widely used by smart gadget users. Talking specifically about Geekbench smartphone tests, Apple always beats Android phones including Samsung even with Qualcomm’s most premium application processors.
In a recent development, Geekbench announced a breakthrough in its portfolio, bringing version 6 of the benchmarking platform. As soon as Geekbench 6 went live, people tested their devices and found radically increased differences in single and multi-core scores between Apple and Samsung.
And here began a controversial debate…
Folks over at PhoneArena gathered consumer reports complaining that the Geekbench platform always favors Apple. Even though it is said that the iPhone maker pays Geekbench to defeat rivals, of course, it’s Samsung as Galaxy devices always stand behind iPhones in both single and multi-core tests.
The latest Galaxy S23 Ultra has already outperformed other Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 rivals, thanks to Samsung’s collaboration with Qualcomm for a custom SoC. The device was tested on Geekbench 5 and got defeated by Apple’s latest iPhone 14 Pro (Max), but, the score difference greatly widened in Geekbench 6.
Geekbench 5 scores (rounded up)
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Single-core: 1,600
- Multi-core: 5,000
- iPhone 14 Pro
- Single-core: 1,900
- Multi-core: 5,500
Geekbench 6 scores (rounded up)
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Single-core: 1,900
- Multi-core: 5,100
- iPhone 14 Pro
- Single-core: 2,500
- Multi-core: 6,500
As you can see in the rounded-up figures, the benchmark scores different between the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro were way too less compared to the scores on Geekbench 6. Samsung’s latest flagship got just a 6% score boost on the new Geekbench, while the iPhone 14 Pro scores are whopping 21% higher.
Die-hard Apple blog AppleInsider created a giant article defending allegations arising against Apple in the Geekbench controversy. They have even mentioned the incident when Samsung was caught adjusting some Galaxy phones to rank up in Geekbench during GOS throttling issues.
Anyways, it’s undoubtedly true that just benchmark results are not the only aspect of competition between or among phones. There are various factors such as different operating systems, functional/algorithmic codes, and operational mechanisms.
Don’t rely on benchmark scores to pick the best phone for yourself!
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has gained FCC certification for US release. The company is on the verge of introducing its slim flagship smartphone. After BIS, the S25 Edge has cleared another crucial certification hurdle.
According to the info, the Galaxy S25 Edge has received FCC nod ahead of its US release. The certification authority has listed the SM-S937U, SM-S937U1, and SM-S937B/DS, which are US locked, unlocked, and Global variants.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to be just 5.8mm thick. The company may be shipping the device with Titanium alloy (the same as the S25 Ultra) and a Ceramic rear panel (rather than the typical Gorilla Glass Victus protection).
Samsung’s upcoming S25 Edge is said to be equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite. There will be two storage variants of the phone, including a 256GB and a 512GB, paired with 12GB of RAM, making it capable of the Gemini Nano AI model.
The screen may measure 6.65 inches (flat), and it has a 200MP primary camera, a 12/50MP ultrawide camera, a 3900mAh battery with 25W fast charging, Android 15-based One UI 7, and seven years of software updates.
The Galaxy S25 Edge may be available in three Titanium colors, including Silver, IcyBlue, and JetBlack. The Korean tech giant may price it cleverly, putting it between the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra, starting at around $1100.
OLED with M14 material set is the most advanced mobile screens available at Samsung Display. This year, Apple is expected to utilize the Samsung Display-made M14 OLED panels in all the iPhone 17 series models.
Apple usually introduces the latest materials to its higher-end models first, then gradually rolls them out to lower-end versions. This year, the company is expanding the M14 material set to include the standard and Air models.
According to ETNews, Samsung Display will supply M14 OLED for all iPhone 17 models this year. Apple is set to introduce the new iPhone lineup in the second half of the year, bringing four models: Standard, Air, Pro, and Pro Max.
Screen Sizes:
- Standard – 6.1 inch
- Air – 6.6 inch
- Pro – 6.3 inch
- Pro Max – 6.9 inch
Samsung’s Display subsidiary is expected to have the lion’s share in OLED supply, which is estimated at 80 to 90 million units. Korea’s LG Display and China’s BOE would also be supplying OLED screens for the iPhone 17 series.
Apple first used the M14 OLEDs in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max last year. The best Samsung screens were also featured in Google’s Pixel 9 series. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series still uses aged OLEDs with the M13 material set.
Samsung has significantly improved the Galaxy S25’s display experience over the S24 series, but it can’t match the hardware upgrade. The company should consider bringing its best OLED to next year’s flagship smartphones.
The M14 is considered the highest-performing OLED material set commercialized to date.
Image – Apple iPhone 17 Air Render | Source – Jon Prosser
A newly posted video has revealed Galaxy S25 Edge dummies, exposing the upcoming Samsung device in two of its colorways. The video also demonstrates a brief design comparison with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
YouTube channel 더신자 TheSINZA published a video exposing the Galaxy S25 Edge dummies in its Silver and JetBlack colors. Since these are just dummy models, the real phone’s appearance will be 10x premium than the dummies.
Still, it’s worth looking at the dummy units showing the S25 Edge in Black for the first time. The company’s upcoming 5.8mm smartphone has also been compared with the recently released Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is 8.2mm thick.
Source 더신자 TheSINZA / YouTube
The Galaxy S25 Edge is highly likely to be just 5.84mm thick. While Apple’s iPhone 17 Air is said to be even thinner, the S25 Edge’s design is quite thinner than the recent Samsung flagships, with the vanilla S25 measuring 7.2mm thick.
Source 더신자 TheSINZA / YouTube
The difference goes even beyond when the S25 Edge is compared with the S25 Ultra. The latter is 8.2mm thick, that too without taking the camera module into account. The thickness difference between Edge and Ultra is nearly 2.4mm.
Watch the full YouTube video here.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 Edge sometime in April 2025. The company officially showcased the device at the Unpacked event earlier this year and Mobile World Congress without letting attendees have a hands-on experience.
Leaked third-party accessory uncovers the design secrets of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7. The company’s new foldable phones are coming in July, while third-party accessory vendors have probably received final design data.
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 accessory leak sheds light on key design decisions. The Flip phone’s cover screen will be getting the biggest upgrade in years. The Fold may see subtle changes to improve the overall user experience.
The third-party transparent case of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 shows off the cover screen design. The panel occupies the entire upper half of the device, where the outer display will be featured.
On the flip side, the Fold 7’s screen protector appears to be slightly wider and taller than the Fold 6’s. It aligns with the dimensions revealed in the past, along with the CAD renderings.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 is said to feature a Moto Razr-like full-view cover screen. The display will feature rear camera sensors inside instead of featuring a folder icon-inspired appearance.
The Z Fold 7 may be getting a more useful cover screen, with a width measuring 73mm. The cover screen may jump to 6.5 inches, while the inner screen is expected to be nearly 8.2 inches.
Source – Ice Universe
Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy M56 and Galaxy F56 in India. The company hasn’t yet teased these upcoming devices but its support website has just confirmed the existence.
As spotted by TheTechOutlook, Samsung has listed SM-M566B/DS (Galaxy M56) and SM-E566B/DS (Galaxy F56) on its support website in India. The landing pages are still live still online but have nothing surprising apart from the model numbers.
These smartphones would share most of the specs of the Galaxy A56. The company may keep the pricing lower than the A56 by cutting down on any key area. You can expect a different chipset or the lack of Awesome Intelligence features.
Last year, Samsung debuted the Galaxy C55 and F55 with a unique leather design. Until we see any render leak or official teaser, the company’s design decision remains a mystery.
Meanwhile, the smartphones would be launched with Android 15-based One UI 7 preinstalled. The company will offer six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security update support as well.
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