Samsung has launched a new budget smartphone, the Galaxy F70 5G, for Indian fans. The phone aims to offer decent everyday specifications and smart features, while staying within budget despite the ongoing memory crunch.

Priced at INR 17,999, the new Samsung Galaxy F70 5G smartphone has gone official in India. You get an sAMOLED+ screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, an Exynos processor as the brain, and some basic AI features.

The camera segment is also incredible, as the Galaxy F70 5G introduces a triple sensor setup, featuring a 50 MP primary lens with OIS support, a 5 MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2 MP macro camera, along with a 13 MP selfie camera.

The device sports a large 6.7-inch display with Super AMOLED+ tech. The resolution is Full HD+, while supporting a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. The screen is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus to guard against drops and scratches.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Exynos 1330 chipset. Samsung has also integrated some basic AI tools in collaboration with Google, such as Circle to Search, Gemini, and Gemini Live for Indian consumers.

Flipkart will be selling the device along with Samsung in two colors: Bold Black and Vivid Violet. It’s equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, which you can charge using a 25W charging adapter, and it should last all day long.

Additionally, Samsung is highlighting features like Samsung Wallet with Tap to Pay. You also get Quick Share preinstalled for seamless sharing across Android devices, while a flagship version supports Apple device sharing as well.

Sale starts on October 20 at 12 PM in India.

Samsung Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, S27 Pro, and S27 Ultra introduce two different designs. We’ve seen the difference already in CAD renders, but the latest case leak gives us a more practical, in-hand look at the potential designs.

Ice Universe has shared the clearest side-by-side look yet at the Galaxy S27 series design language via protective cases.

Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus bring a vertical camera bump, whereas the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra feature a horizontal camera island, separating the flagship designs.

Samsung’s decision seems strategic, as the upper-tier models are slated for a battery capacity increase. However, tech enthusiasts and even Samsung loyalists are mocking the new design as a “Temu iPhone” for looking familiar.

In the image attached below, the left-to-right progression shows two models with vertical camera cutouts (familiar Galaxy style) and two with prominent horizontal rectangular camera islands/modules (larger on the Ultra).

This is exactly what Apple did with the iPhone 17 series last year. The base model retained the legacy design with a vertical camera island, while the Pro and Pro Max models introduced a prominent camera island on the back.

That is what caused massive controversy for Samsung for becoming like Apple. Samsung could design incredible phones without copying Apple. However, it has become a standard in the mobile industry to be influenced by Apple’s decisions.

• New report suggests Snapdragon chip’s exclusivity for Galaxy S27 Ultra next year

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The company may introduce one more model in the lineup, but the Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to be the most powerful phone in the series. Several leaks and rumours about the upcoming flagship have already started appearing online. Now, another case leak of the Galaxy S27 Ultra has appeared online.

A protective case reportedly designed for the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has appeared online. Reliable tipster @UniverseIce shared a video showing the case, giving us a possible look at the phone’s rear camera design.

According to the leak, Samsung may introduce a horizontal camera bar that stretches across the back of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. This could bring a major change to the phone’s design. The camera layout also appears similar to the design shown in earlier leaks. However, the final design has not been confirmed yet.

Image via IceUniverse

Earlier leaks have also suggested changes to the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s camera setup. Samsung may remove the second telephoto sensor and use three rear cameras instead. The phone is rumoured to feature a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

Samsung could offer a different camera setup with its next flagship phone. However, the company has not confirmed these details so far.

The Galaxy S27 series is still months away from its expected launch, so more leaks may appear in the coming months. Until then, the phone’s design and camera specifications should be treated as unconfirmed information. Stay tuned.

Samsung is reportedly preparing to increase the use of its own Exynos chips in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series. However, a new report suggests that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor could remain exclusive to the top-end Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is expected to launch next year.

According to the latest information, Samsung has started mass production of its next-generation Exynos 2700 processor. Production is reportedly more than 10% higher than that of the previous Exynos 2600. This increase is linked to the addition of the new Galaxy S27 Pro model to Samsung’s flagship lineup.

The Exynos 2700 is expected to power the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, and S27 Pro in markets such as South Korea and Europe. Meanwhile, Snapdragon processors are expected to be used in these models in the United States and China.

However, Samsung has not yet decided which processor will power the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The company’s chip division reportedly wants to use Exynos in the premium model, but its smartphone division is checking performance, heating, production capacity, and cost before making a final decision.

Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme could therefore remain the processor of choice for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung is reportedly confident about the Exynos 2700’s performance. Internal Geekbench 6 tests allegedly showed around 9.5% higher multi-core performance than Qualcomm’s upcoming chip.

For now, Snapdragon’s exclusivity on the Galaxy S27 Ultra remains uncertain. Samsung’s final decision will likely depend on performance, heat management, and manufacturing costs.

Korean media brought a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 heat issue to light, which prompted Qualcomm to defend its innovation. The chip is yet to make its official debut on mobile devices, but allegations make it a credibility check.

Samsung has been equipping its Galaxy S Ultra flagship models with Qualcomm’s most capable Snapdragon mobile platforms. This year was the same, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra bringing Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 globally.

The other two models, S26 and S26+, come with Exynos 2600 in most markets, while the US, Canada, and China favor the Snapdragon chip. Exynos is doing a good job and is expected to increase its adoption share in the S27 series.

Qualcomm defending Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

A Korean media outlet yesterday reported that Samsung has given Qualcomm a mid-October deadline to address Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating, which emerged after an alleged internal test on the Galaxy S27 Ultra.

The report further claimed that Samsung plans to use Exynos 2700 in the Galaxy S27 Ultra in case Qualcomm fails to resolve heat issues of its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 mobile platform within the deadline.

The scenario became big enough, requiring Qualcomm to respond.

Qualcomm CMO Don McGuire, commenting on an X post by JasonC, defended the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. He denied any “thermal issues” in the chipset, calling them “100% inaccurate.”

Additionally, Qualcomm’s Don stated that the company is “working closely with Global OEMs to deliver premium user experience.”

“Recent reporting about thermal issues related to Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is inaccurate. We are proud of the innovation and strong momentum behind our next-generation flagship platform and continue to work closely with global OEMs to deliver premium user experiences.”

It seems the rumors were spread strategically. Some assume Qualcomm spreads Exynos failure rumors to change consumer perception, and Samsung, this time, did the same to retain its negotiation power for the chip.

With Qualcomm’s CMO defending Snapdragon, this shouldn’t be taken lightly. The company did its job before massive damage.