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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE buyers in Korea sign up to return it after 2 years

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South Korea’s KT (Korea Telecom) today announced that over half of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE buyers have signed up for a device return-type service, letting them return it after 2 years.

For the subscription service, 50% of the factory price (423,000 won) is deferred if a monthly fee of 2,000 won is paid for 24 months. If you return the device after 24 months, the deferred remaining balance is compensated.

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When returning, the device must be in normal power condition, have no visible damage, and the account must have been deleted. About half of the customers who wanted to purchase a terminal at a reasonable price chose this subscription service.

For example, if you receive a public subsidy for a plan worth 69,000 won or more and use a subscription service, there is no cost to purchase the device. KT also provides a communication fee discount affiliate card and terminal care service.

If you automatically transfer telecommunication bills using the ‘Simple Life Hana Card’ for KT customers, you can receive a billing discount of 27,000 won per month for 24 months if the previous month’s performance is 800,000 won or more.

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This S25 Ultra wannabe is not even Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to bring a fresh design language but a cheap wannabe has just appeared that is trying hard not to even look like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This device is the new Itel S25 Ultra, which was unveiled recently in a few Asian markets.

First glance

The promo material for this device shows off a lot. The display has a curved edge on the left and right sides with a single punch hole. This arrangement is simple and we’ve seen this in other Chinese devices.

However, the back panel is more controversial, showing similarities with Galaxy S24 Ultra including the rear lenses and arrangement. On the other hand, the panel also has two-tone colors.

The image below could well describe these thoughts, as they surfaced randomly on my X feed. The content was simple but the image was very familiar and there was no brand name either. It only contained the top front view and not the rear where the “Itel” brand logo is located.

For a few seconds, the image looked very appealing but this mirage ended in the following moment when the sight shifted to other things mentioned in the same visual. It revealed all of the details of this Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra copy and poor editing.

Itel S25 Ultra

Itel S25 Ultra (Source – Tokopedia)

Why it’s so resembling?

Itel is a Chinese smartphone company founded by Transsion Holdings Co Limited in March 2008. This parent company is known for its several smartphone arms including Techno. It targets emerging consumer markets in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

If you open the Itel mobile website, the listed smartphones carry names similar to Samsung including the recent addition of S24, S23+, and S23.

Besides, it is also targeting the A series, which is another top-selling Samsung smartphone segment. It has mixed both the design and the name of different brands to divert people from a popular device.

Consumers in these markets can easily be targeted with devices that resemble the aesthetics of top sellers. For example, the Itel S25 Ultra looks like the S24 Ultra but it’s all about resembling the original device.

There’s nothing ‘Ultra’ about this phone

It equips a 6.78-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, 267ppi, and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 12nm processed UNISOC T620 chipset, made in China.

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Itel S25 Ultra (Source – Tokopedia)

This Itel device brings two rear cameras – a 50MP main and a 2MP macro alongside an infrared sensor and RGB light. The front side has a 32MP camera. All of these lenses inside appear very poor in quality.

The battery is 5000mAh and it’s shipping with an 18W fast charger. Also, it’s a 4G device.

Conclusion

Chinese brands are notorious for their ultra inspiration from iPhone and Samsung Galaxy and this S25 Ultra wannabe is no exception to this strategy.

So if you are waiting for a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, then don’t let such devices deceive you until the real one comes out.

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Samsung W25 vs W24: Design, Display, Camera Comparison

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Samsung W24 and W25 Side by side comparison

This week, Samsung unveiled the W25 foldable smartphone, which resembles the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition with China-exclusive optimizations. Now, we have some specifications and photographs to give you a brief comparison between Samsung W25 and W24 devices.

Design

This is a key attraction for Samsung W series devices, which inherit an exclusive gold and black mix. The frame has a new gem-like frame texture and the rear carries a ceramic panel.

Samsung W24 and W25 folded (Source – Weibo)

The rear side has the “Heart of the World” logo and a thin metal matte texture hinge cover. On the other hand, the W24 carries a plain design.

Other parameters show major differences in dimensions and weight. The W25 weighs 255 grams and W24 weighs 270 grams.

  • W24 measures 13.4mm when folded and 6.1mm when unfolded.
  • W25 measures 10.6mm when folded and 4.9mm when unfolded.
Samsung W24 and W25 side by side unfolded

Samsung W24 and W25 side by side unfolded (Source – Weibo)

Display

The W24 comes with a 7.6-inch internal foldable screen and a 6.2-inch cover display. The W25 has larger screens.

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Samsung W24 and W25 Foldable Display (Source – Weibo)

Its foldable internal display measures 8 inches with an improved crease and its cover screen is 6.5 inches. The difference in size is clear in the new model.

Samsung W24 and W25 Cover Display (Source – Weibo)

The W25 has received new improvements with other specs including a 21:9 wide cover screen ratio, both displays offer 2600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and low-power screen, as well as second-generation dynamic AMOLED.

Camera

The W25 now has an upgraded picture quality with a 200MP ultra high definition main camera and dual OIS optical image stabilization. The new camera allows users to take high-quality pictures and 4K 60fps videography.

Meanwhile, the W24 carries a 50MP main camera for photography and videography. However, the front camera remains at 10mp on both models.

Samsung W24 and W25 Rear Cameras (Source – Weibo)

Performance

The new Samsung W25 comes with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for fast multi-tasking, gaming performance, and AI capability for Galaxy AI. The W24 carries a second-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform.

Samsung W25 Price

This new foldable device is priced at 15,990 yuan ($2,227) for the 512GB storage and 16GB RAM variant. On the other hand, the 1TB/16GB memory version is priced at 17,999 yuan ($2,507).

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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE in pipeline with S24’s Exynos chip

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Samsung denied Galaxy Z Flip FE plans but it reportedly exists with Exynos chip. The company could launch an affordable foldable phone next year. It could be powered by the Exynos 2400 chipset that debuted with the S24 series.

According to Jukanlosreve, Samsung could launch the Galaxy Z Flip FE with an Exynos 2400 chip. The good news is that despite entering the affordable price segment, the phone reportedly boasts a flagship processor that powers the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.

Earlier, the company denied any plans to bring foldable phones to the affordable (Fan Edition) segment. Instead, Samsung hinted at bringing new form factor and even more advanced foldable smartphones in the future.

An affordable Flip handset has been in rumors for months. As we approach 2025, more inputs have started to surface online. With a price-friendly foldable, Samsung will try to reach out to an even broader audience internationally.

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Galaxy Z Flip 6 has minimal changes as compared to its predecessor. The design is nearly the same, with key improvements made to the camera and performance. We could see some visible changes in the next Flip-style smartphone.

Exynos 2500 could not be commercialized with the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. Meanwhile, Samsung is reportedly planning to use it in the Galaxy Z Flip 7. Currently, the company has not reached the threshold to kick off mass production.

Exynos 2400 is a decent processor Samsung crafted in years. It’s manufactured using Samsung Foundry’s 4nm process technology. The Exynos 2500 is a 3nm chipset, which could be produced in the second half of the next year.

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