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Samsung has an incredible update for Galaxy S23, camera optimizations likely
Are you wondering about Android 14 Beta for your Galaxy S23? Well, it’s not the right time to expect as Samsung’s One UI Beta Program is likely to start by the end of July. Meanwhile, a tipster just claimed that Samsung Galaxy S23 will get an “unprecedented” update with many camera optimizations.
According to tipster Ice, the next Samsung update for Galaxy S23 Ultra is “unprecedented,” it’s likely releasing at the end of May or early June 2023. As revealed, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get many camera optimizations from Samsung, enhancing the user experience.
With its 2nd March 2023 OTA, the South Korean tech giant fixed a number of camera-related issues in the Galaxy S23 series. However, some problems that users call “bananagate” and “HDR vignetting” are yet to get fixed. Hopefully, the latest flagships will get improvements for the remaining areas.
On Monday, Samsung is starting a great sale in the United States, which brings up to $800 off on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. You will be able to get a $50 Samsung Credit along with up to $750 enhanced trade-in credit on qualified smartphones.
Two weeks ago, the company released the May 2023 security patches to the Galaxy S23 series. The rollout is expanding to more and more markets with each passing day. If the tipster’s guess is correct, the June patch OTA may be equipped with camera-related stuff such as 2x zoom in Portrait.
Galaxy S24 Ultra rumors started to arrive
It seems too early to begin the discussion on the next year’s Galaxy S flagships, however, tipsters are already revealing possibilities. It’s rumored that Samsung will be ditching the 2nd Telephoto with Galaxy S24 Ultra and bringing an upgraded lens, which features variable aperture.
Apart from this, the 200-megapixel HP2 sensor will also be installed as the primary sensor, with some great software upgrades. The other two models, the S24 and S24 Plus may not get any changes in design, display, and camera sensors, indicating that the Ultra is in focus now.
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A new leak reveals the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G’s colors, including a stunning Titanium Whitesilver shade. The phone will feature four standard colorways and a handful of additional colors to be sold exclusively online.
Samsung insider IceUniverse revealed that Titanium Whitesilver is one of the most stunning colors of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The said variant could have a White back panel and Silver middle frame, completing an appealing look.
Last heard the Galaxy S25 Ultra will use a lightweight, durable frame made of Titanium. The middle frame first debuted with the Galaxy S24 Ultra earlier this year, following Apple iPhone 15 Pro’s footsteps.
A White back panel with a Silver frame of Titanium will surely debut a stunning appearance. However, Samsung is expected to feature Blue as the signature color for the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship.
Earlier, probably the official color names of the Galaxy S25 Ultra surfaced online. The company’s marketing names for the Galaxy S25 Ultra colorways could be as follows:
- Blue (Signature Color) – Titanium Silverblue
- White – Titanium Whitesilver
- Black – Titanium Black
- Gray – Titanium Gray
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Dummy | Credits: Roland Quandt / Bluesky
Samsung could introduce the Galaxy S25 series in late January next year. The Unpacked event may be held on January 22 in San Francisco, USA. The company may also tease the Galaxy S25 Slim and XR Glasses at the event.
Every Galaxy fan awaiting the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025. The reason is: One UI 7; Samsung will unveil the final version of the One UI 7 with the Galaxy S25 series. The rollout is expected to kick off by the end of February.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will set new standards for mobile cameras and performance. The company has made meaningful changes to the design, while the boxy Note design is being eliminated. Recent rumors promise exceptional photography capabilities and performance upgrades in the next Ultra flagship.
You can explore the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications based on the leaks and rumors surfaced over the past few months.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications
Design | Frame - Titanium Front and Rear - Corning Gorilla Armor IP Rating - IP68 |
Dimensions | Height - 162.8mm Width - 77.6mm Depth - 8.2mm Weight - 219g |
Software | Android - 15 One UI - One UI 7 Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates |
Display | Size - 6.9-inch (6.86-inch) PPI - 505 PPI Resolution - 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Panel - Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) Qualcomm Oryon CPU Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System Adreno GPU |
Memory | 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage |
Rear Camera | Wide - 200 MP OIS F1.7, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x Ultra Wide - 50 MP F2.2 Telephoto - 10MP (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, OIS, PDAF) Telephoto - 50 MP OIS F2.4 (Optical Zoom 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 10x (with Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 100x) Flash - Yes Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 120fps Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), |
Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree) |
| 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),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500),B48(3600) SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM 5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100),N7(2600),N25(1900),N28(700),N66(AWS-3),N71(600) 5G TDD Sub6 - N257(28GHz),N258(26GHz),N260(39GHz),N261(28GHz) 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500),N78(3500) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.2 Bluetooth - 5.3 Location Technology - GPS,Glonass,Beidou,Galileo Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes PC Sync - Smart Switch USB Interface - Type-C |
| Battery | 5000mAh (supports 45W wired charging) |
| Audio | Supported 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 |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Silver |
Note: These specifications may not be 100% accurate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Source – Androidheadline)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Price and Release
Samsung is rumored to release the next-gen Galaxy S phones on January 22, 2025. The upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be available in two RAM and three memory options.
The device could start at $1299 in the US for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 1TB variant could reach up to a whopping $1659. A credible source recently revealed that there will be no price hike in Europe.
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- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra CAD Render (Source – Androidheadline)
Samsung is ready to introduce a new type of case for the upcoming Galaxy S25 series. Leaked details from a Finland retailer show that Magnetic Cases will be available for the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
As per the information, the Magnetic Cases for the Galaxy S25 series will work with Qi2 wireless charging. The cases will be available in transparent color for all three models. These cases will not only support wireless charging but also align magnetically with Qi2-compatible chargers.
A recent report claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra will support Qi2. This means that these upcoming Samsung phones will be able to charge wirelessly as Qi2 features magnetic alignment. Now, the new Magnetic cases leak again shows the Qi2 support for the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra CAD Redner (Credits: Androidheadline/Onleaks)
Qi2 is a new standard for wireless charging, and it includes a feature called Magnetic Power Profile (MPP), which helps align the phone perfectly with wireless chargers. It also supports magnetic accessories like cases, wallets, and pop sockets, which can attach to your phone easily.
Samsung is expected to include Qi2 support in its upcoming S series, which would make these cases more convenient for those who use magnetic accessories. However, there’s a limitation for charging speed which is 15W.
The wireless charging speed is slower compared to the 25W and 45W wired charging speeds these phones are expected to support. The Galaxy S25 will reportedly support 25W fast charging, while the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra could charge even faster at 45W. Stay tuned for more information.