The most awaited drop test video of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally released. Samsung’s new flagship survived a brutal drop test like a champ, but there’s one issue.

YouTube channel PBKReviews published the Galaxy S25 Ultra drop test video. The smartphone has proved its durability but the new screen protection solution seems to scratch easier.

Gorilla Armor 2 offers enhanced durability to the Galaxy S25 Ultra but at a cost of less effective scratch resistance, however, it’s always better to have durability over scratch resistance.

The YouTuber dropped the new phone from a handful of height positions on concrete. Interestingly, the device remained functional without any hardware damage or defect.

Credits – PBK Reviews / YouTube

The back panel didn’t get any visible mark of drop, thanks to the protection solution. The titanium frame has tiny dents that shouldn’t be an issue if you’ve mistakenly dropped the device.

While the phone remained safe in the drop test, the condition may vary in your case. The test has occurred in such a controlled way that’s different from usual accidental drops.

• You can watch the full drop test video here.

The overall build quality of the S25 Ultra has been described as on par with or slightly better than its predecessor in terms of passing bend tests and other physical stress tests.

While rival flagships feature an IP69 rating, the S25 Ultra retains an IP68 rating. However, it ensures the device to withstand being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.

Samsung’s latest flagship series, the Galaxy S25, is set to hit the Indian market tomorrow for regular sales. While Samsung’s official website will deliver the devices within a day, one of India’s largest online grocery platforms is offering a 10-minute delivery service for Galaxy S25 series smartphones for select locations across the country.

Yes, you read that right, just 10 minutes! BigBasket, known for grocery delivery, has started showing ads in their app to promote fast delivery of the Galaxy S25 in select areas in India. Although it’s not available everywhere, you can still find these new phones listed on BigBasket’s website.

The listing of the Galaxy S25 smartphone shows that BigBasket is ready to handle the demand for these new smartphones with fast delivery.

Not only this, BigBasket is also offering an instant INR 10,000 discount on the Galaxy S25 series, making it a great deal. If that’s not enough, there’s also a 9-month No-cost EMI option, so you can pay for the phone in easy installments without any extra charges.

If you’re thinking of buying the Galaxy S25, pre-ordering is a smart choice, as it offers amazing discounts and freebies. However, hurry up because Samsung will stop accepting pre-orders tonight!

For those not planning to pre-order and looking to buy the Galaxy S25 later in India, BigBasket’s 10-minute delivery could be the fastest way to get the phone.

Verizon offers Satellite Messaging features on Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series and Google’s Pixel 9 series. The carrier has partnered with Skylo to provide satellite connectivity features to let users reach out to emergency services without a network.

The service provider has now revealed how the Satellite Messaging system works on the Galaxy S25 series and Pixel 9 series. In addition, Skylo outlined the difference between the Satellite Connectivity offered by Samsung and Google.

Verizon’s service offering relies on Skylo’s ground-based stations, which connect to satellites from several providers. Thankfully, the new Samsung flagships automatically connect to the provider with the best signal in Canada and the US.

Verizon and Skylo’s Satellite-powered emergency SOS service has three main features, including:

1. Connect with emergency services
2. Share the user’s locations with Garmin’s emergency response service
3. Send/receive texts with Garmin’s response service.

When triggered, the emergency messaging requires the user to stand outside with a clear view of the sky. This is to ensure proper connectivity between the phone and satellite to establish an emergency network for messaging.

Later, the user interface requires some details to be filled such as the type of emergency and requests for more details. Once done, the first message takes roughly three to four seconds to send and a subsequent response should take five or six seconds.

T-Mobile has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink for satellite connectivity. Following a handful of Samsung phones, the carrier has introduced Beta testing of its emergency SOS service for compatible Apple iPhone models.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G smartphone is one step closer to launch as it has appeared in the FCC certification database of the US. This listing reveals some details of this upcoming phone.

The Galaxy A36 5G smartphone has appeared on the FCC with model numbers ‘SM-A366E/DS’ and ‘SM-A366E’. The model with ‘DS’ indicates it will have dual SIM support.

Moreover, the FCC listing reveals some of the phone’s key features. The Galaxy A36 5G will support multiple network types, including 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G, along with Wi-Fi 6 for faster internet. It will also have Bluetooth 5.4, supporting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and NFC for contactless payments.

Also, the phone will come with a Samsung charger ‘EP-TA800’, which suggests it may offer 25W fast charging. However, some previous listings mention the possibility of 45W charging. The data cable included with the phone will be one meter long with a USB Type-C connector.

Apart from the FCC listing, the Galaxy A36 5G has also been spotted on Geekbench and GCF, and a support page has already gone live in France. The phone is expected to have a 50MP triple rear camera, a 12MP front camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 or Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, and  6GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is expected to debut globally, including in India, by mid-March 2025, along with other models in Samsung’s A-series lineup.

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G specs leaked ahead of launch

Samsung is preparing to launch a new budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India, the Galaxy F16 5G. A few details about the phone’s features have already been leaked, which shows what coming with this new entry-level phone.

According to the tipster, the Galaxy F16 5G will have a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, which will offer bright colors and sharp images with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It will feature a big 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging to get you back up to full power quickly.

Also, the smartphone will reportedly be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300+ chipset, along with 8GB of RAM.

While the storage options haven’t been fully confirmed, it’s likely to come in 128GB and 256GB versions. There will also be a microSD card slot to add more storage if needed.

For photography, the phone is expected to come with a triple-camera setup. It will have a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a third unknown camera.

Moreover, there could also be a 13MP front camera, which makes Galaxy F16 5G a good option for those who enjoy amazing selfies.

The Galaxy F16 5G is expected to be priced under INR 15,000 (about $171). The price makes it an affordable 5G option. It will be sold exclusively on Flipkart in India. Stay tuned for more information.