Tag: Samsung

February 18, 2024
Official Teaser in India for Samsung Galaxy F15 5G, Leak Suggests Four Years of OS Upgrades
Samsung has started teasing the upcoming launch of the Galaxy F15 5G smartphone in India. The teaser is now live on Flipkart app with a “coming soon” message.
Official Confirmation
The device has been the subject of multiple leaks and has appeared on benchmark and certification sites, hunting for its imminent release. And Samsung India has now officially confirmed that the device will be launching soon in the country.
Phone Details
In the teaser, we can see the phone’s triple camera setup, which is a consistent design element across most Samsung devices. However, aside from this, the teaser doesn’t provide any further details.
Tipster Mukul Sharma has, however, shared real-life images of the smartphone showcasing all three color options of the Galaxy F15 5G — Black, Pink, and a Gradient finish.
Additionally, it’s been revealed that the smartphone will have a 6000mAh battery and will receive up to 4 generations of OS updates, a first in this price segment. The expected price of the Galaxy F15 5G is under Rs 15,000 in India.
Recently, the Galaxy F15 5G appeared on Geekbench listings, sporting the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, 4 GB of RAM, and running on Android 14, likely with Samsung’s One UI on top.
Specs Comparison
Leaks also suggest that the Galaxy F15 5G will share similar specs with the Galaxy A15 5G.
To recap, the Galaxy A15 boasts a 6.5-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 13-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel triple camera setup.
Powered by the Dimensity 6100+ chipset, it offers up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. Additionally, it features a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.
Tags: Galaxy F15 5G, Indian update, Samsung
February 18, 2024
Cashback offer on Samsung Galaxy A34 5G now available in India
Samsung India has introduced a cashback offer for customers purchasing the Galaxy A34 5G smartphone. The device was initially released in March of last year. This promotion provides a direct discount of INR 3,000 from the Galaxy A34 5G’s standard retail price.
Pricing Details
Following the cashback incentive, the 8GB + 128GB model of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is now available for INR 24,499. The variant with increased storage capacity (8GB + 256GB) can be purchased for INR 26,499. For convenience, Samsung India offers an EMI option with monthly installments starting at INR 1684.
Where to Buy
You can buy the device either from Samsung’s official website or through their e-commerce partners all over India.
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G comes with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display featuring Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front while the phone’s back and frame are made of plastic.
The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 octa-core processor and a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. It comes with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, with the option to expand storage via a microSD card.
Out of the box, the smartphone came with Android 13 based One UI 5.1, but Samsung is offering four generations of updates, making it good for up to Android 17.
The Galaxy A34 5G’s camera system consists of a 48MP primary rear camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 5MP macro sensor. For selfies, there is a 13MP front-facing camera. Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.
Other features of the Galaxy A34 5G include IP67 dust and water resistance, an under-display fingerprint scanner, and a USB Type-C 2.0 port.
Tags: Cashback offer, Galaxy A34 5G, Samsung
February 18, 2024
Samsung’s Latest Rollable Device Spotted Going from Fold to Roll
When it comes to smartphone manufacturers, Samsung is the leading competitor in the world of foldable devices. The recently surfaced patent from Samsung reveals their work on a rollable display. The newest hybrid device from Samsung combines kind of both foldable and rollable characteristics.
Samsung is about to release a rollable tablet
The book-style foldable devices are among the most innovating mobile technologies today but they are not highly efficient. Foldable devices come with two different screens, external and internal, and you cannot use one screen while using the other. The presence of two screens partially makes the foldable devices unnecessarily thick.
Samsung’s rollable tablet
Samsung’s upcoming rollable device essentially resembles a tablet as it’s been revealed in the images. This rollable device is pretty much like an iPad mini alternative, a tablet that can fit in your pocket but have a huge display at the same time with the help of a slide mechanism added to enable you to use the device’s full potential.
According to a post shared by Calibre cleaning and @xleaks7 on Twitter, Samsung is working on a rollable device. In Samsung’s upcoming rollable device, there is only one display. When you prefer to use a larger display, you can simply slide the OLED panel kept hidden inside the device, eliminating the need for two separate displays to have a larger screen.
Samsung’s foldable & rollable tablet
What are your thoughts on foldable and rollable devices? Would you like to have a “rollable tablet”? While Chinese OEMs have been striving to reduce the thickness of foldable devices, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series still has a bulky design, maybe Samsung is preparing to introduce a device with a perfect rollable design to the market.
Tags: rollable display, Samsung
February 17, 2024
Samsung Flagships Including Galaxy S23 Poised to Integrate Galaxy AI Features Soon
Samsung has already confirmed that not all phones receiving the One UI 6.1 update will immediately gain the suite of AI features seen on the Galaxy S24.
Initial Compatibility List
The initial compatibility list, as confirmed by Samsung officials, has revealed that the new AI features will be restricted to flagship devices released in 2023.
The company has stated that the Galaxy S23 series (including the S23 FE), Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 will eventually receive these AI capabilities. Looks like the company has taken the first step to preparing this rollout for smartphones.
Samsung On-Device Resource App Update
The company has seemingly updated the Samsung On-Device Resource app on the Galaxy Store whose description suggests new AI features will make use of it.
The app, which previously managed speech-to-text functionality for Bixby and the Samsung Keyboard, now provides the processing power for several of the S24’s new AI features.
For instance, the app includes features for real-time call translation and converting voice recordings to text. Now that the app is available on older flagships like the Z Fold 5 and S23 means that the One UI 6.1 update might be coming soon.
Potential Limitations
Whether Samsung will include these AI features directly within the One UI 6.1 update or release them separately remains to be seen.
However, things don’t look promising for users of the Galaxy S22 series or older Samsung flagship devices who want to access the new Galaxy AI features. The new Samsung On-Device Resource app update is reportedly only available on the mentioned older models, leaving the S22 series potentially without access.
Anyway, we will continue to provide further updates on this matter as the information becomes available.
- Samsung AI Features
Tags: AI features, One UI, Samsung
February 16, 2024
First Company to Place 2nm Chip Manufacturing Order: Samsung
Samsung has announced a significant agreement with Preferred Networks (PFN) to collaborate on the production of 2nm AI chips. This move comes as a surprise, as PFN had previously been working with TSMC. The shift to Samsung’s manufacturing process marks an important step for both companies.
Samsung’s Preparation for 2nm Chips
Preferred Networks, a renowned artificial intelligence company, has partnered with Samsung to prepare for the production of 2nm AI chips. While the performance of Samsung’s 2nm manufacturing technique remains unknown, the South Korean company has been consistently improving year after year. The reason behind PFN’s switch from TSMC to Samsung is still unclear, but it is possible that Samsung offered a more affordable chip production option.
Samsung’s Pursuit of Performance and Efficiency
Traditionally, Samsung has lagged behind TSMC in terms of performance and efficiency. However, with the implementation of the 2nm GAA (Gate-All-Around) technology, Samsung aims to close the gap and achieve the desired results. This development is expected to bring significant improvements to the Exynos SOC used in smartphones. The upcoming Exynos 2500, which is anticipated to have a 10-core structure, is eagerly awaited. There are also rumors that the Exynos 2500 may feature ARM’s Cortex-X5 core.
Tags: 2nm Chip, Samsung
February 16, 2024
Possible absence of Galaxy S24 Ultra’s rumored 200MP primary sensor on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Earlier, tipster Revegnus reported that the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 will offer the same 50MP ISOCELL GN3 image sensor as the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Ice Universe, another tipster also confirmed that Samsung’s upcoming book-style foldable won’t bring any camera improvements. But recently some sources including the tipster Revegnus reported about the possibilities for the Z Fold 6 to come with the same 200MP main camera sensor as the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Stick with 50MP Sensor or Upgrade to 200MP?
However, GalaxyClub, a trusted source, says “so far Samsung is planning a 50 megapixel main camera – the same as in the Samsung Galaxy S24.”
Possible Reason for Sticking with 50MP Sensor
The 200MP main sensor of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is quite large, and there are also talks about the Z Fold 6 getting even thinner. According to some sources, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will use a new hinge design that allows the phone to be about 11 mm thin when closed. For context, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 measures 13.4 mm when closed. It seems challenging to fit the sensor within that slim form factor, as a larger sensor results in a longer focal length, thereby increasing the protrusion of the camera module.
Comparison with OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open looks somewhat similar to some mainstream flagships in terms of its camera module protrusion, mostly because of the relatively larger 64MP sensor for its 3x telephoto and a thickness of 11.7 mm when closed. For context, the sensor size for the 3x telephoto (70mm equivalent) inside the OnePlus Open is 1/2.0″ (as reported by GSMArena), which is significantly larger than the 10MP telephoto sensor of the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Using the significantly bigger 1/1.3″, 200MP sensor for the main camera will increase the camera module protrusion on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, altering its design aesthetics.
Nonetheless, this is how the design evolves sometimes, and we will have to see if Samsung decides to put their absolute best camera sensor inside its upcoming folding phone.
Tags: Galaxy Z Fold 6, primary camera, Samsung
February 16, 2024
Design & specifications of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G revealed on Google Play Console
Samsung is gearing up for the global launch of its new mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A35 5G. Recently, the device appeared on Geekbench, providing some insight into its specifications. Now, it has also been spotted on the Google Play console database, revealing additional details about its design and features.
Specifications and Design
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, identified by the model number SM-A356E in the Google Play Console database, will be equipped with an Exynos 1380 chipset and 8GB of RAM. It will run on Android 14-based OneUI. The device’s display will offer a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels, 450 DPI, and will feature a centrally aligned punch-hole camera. Although the listing provides limited information, it suggests that the launch of the smartphone is imminent.
Anticipated Features
The Galaxy A35 5G is expected to come with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may be available in icy blue, lilac, and navy blue color options. The camera setup is anticipated to include a 50-megapixel main sensor, along with 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel secondary sensors. For selfies, the smartphone is likely to sport a 13-megapixel front camera. Additionally, users can expect a 5000mAh battery with 25W charging support, ensuring extended usage and fast recharge times.
Widespread Release
Certifications from NBTC and Indian BIS with the same model number, SM-A356E, indicate that Samsung is preparing for a widespread release of the Galaxy A35 5G in the near future. This suggests that the smartphone will be available in multiple markets, catering to a global audience.
Tags: Galaxy A35 5G, Samsung, Smartphone
February 15, 2024
Leak Unveils Official Cases for Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G
It seems that Samsung’s Galaxy A-series phones are getting closer to launch. The upcoming offerings are none other than the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G. Both phones were spotted in official-looking renders last week. Now, the official accessories of the Galaxy A devices have been leaked. These include back cases, screen protectors, and even a standing grip case. Read on to know more details.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, A35 5G leaked accessories
We already know that the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G will be offered in Awesome Iceblue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy color options. As per the report, the upcoming devices will get an official Smart View Wallet case as well as a Silicone case. The former has a rectangular cutout at the top right on the front side for viewing information like date and time. It also has a pocket inside to conveniently store any cards or cash.
The Smart View Wallet case will come in Black, Purple, and White colors whereas the Silicone case will be available in Black, Lime, and Light Blue colors for both Galaxy A-series phones. Both cases offer protection to the device from all sides against accidental bumps and drops. Additionally, Samsung will also provide a transparent and semi-transparent case for both devices.
Galaxy A55 5G Standing Grip case
The South Korean brand will also reportedly offer a two-piece screen protector for the upcoming Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G. The report also reveals that the Galaxy A55 5G will get a Standing Grip case in Blue and Grey color options. Notably, this accessory has only been limited to the flagship Galaxy Z and S-series devices.
Lastly, the report adds that all the aforementioned cases will be priced between EUR 10 and EUR 60.
Tags: Galaxy A55 5G, Samsung
February 15, 2024
Huawei and Samsung contemplate rollable, tri-foldable smartphones as Oppo and Vivo possibly withdraw from foldable market.
According to a report from a South Korean publication, Oppo and Vivo may be withdrawing from the foldable phone market. While there is no official statement from either brand, the report suggests that their decision may be due to a decline in market share in this segment last year.
Oppo and Vivo’s Potential Exit from the Foldable Market
Oppo entered the foldable phone market in 2021, while Vivo launched its foldable smartphone in 2022. Both brands have been steadily releasing new foldable phones, although Vivo’s devices are limited to the Chinese market. However, if the report is accurate, it is possible that even OnePlus may not release a new foldable phone. On the other hand, Huawei is reportedly working on a tri-foldable phone, while Samsung is developing a rollable display phone.
Uncertain Future for Oppo and Vivo
As of now, there is no official statement from Oppo and Vivo regarding their potential exit from the foldable phone market. It is advisable to await further reports to understand how the situation unfolds. The report suggests that their decision may be influenced by a significant decline in market share in this segment last year.
Huawei’s Tri-Foldable Device
Huawei, one of the early pioneers in the foldable phone market, is reportedly developing a Z-shaped tri-foldable device targeting the tablet PC market. This device may offer a screen space of up to 10 inches when unfolded, and Huawei aims to sell over 130 million units annually.
Competition from Apple and Samsung
Apple’s iPad currently dominates the tablet PC market with a 40 percent market share, while Samsung’s Galaxy Tab comes in second with a 19 percent market share. In response to Huawei’s developments, both Apple and Samsung are reportedly advancing their foldable products.
Samsung’s Rollable and Tri-Foldable Phones
Samsung leads the foldable phone segment with a 66 percent market share in 2023. The company is said to be working on a rollable display phone and possibly a tri-foldable phone similar to Huawei’s. Meanwhile, Apple is rumored to be developing its first horizontally foldable phone, with expected production slated for 2026.
Tags: foldable market, Huawei, Samsung
February 15, 2024
Safety Korea certifies new Samsung battery, possibly designed for Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, are set to be unveiled later this summer. As the release date approaches, leaks from the supply chain are starting to provide details about the devices.
New Battery Certification
A recent certification from Safety Korea, a regulatory agency, confirms the development of a new battery that is likely intended for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The certified battery has the model number EB-BF957ABY-L.
The battery photographs from Safety Korea show a design that includes a pull tab. This pull tab is expected to enhance the device’s repairability by making battery replacements easier.
Dual-Battery System
While the capacity of the battery remains unknown, it is likely that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will continue with the dual-battery system seen in earlier Fold models. It is possible that the primary battery unit will be paired with a second, smaller battery that also includes the pull-tab feature for easier repairs.
Previous leaks suggested that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 may include larger batteries. It is plausible that Samsung is adopting a similar strategy for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, although this has not been confirmed.
Speculations and Rumors
There are additional rumors surrounding the Galaxy Z Fold 6. One speculation is that it could feature a wider cover screen. There are also indications that Samsung may be working on a separate foldable device altogether, potentially with a rollable or dual-folding display design, which could debut this year.
As of now, there is no solid information on when Samsung will release the next Galaxy Z-series foldable phones. However, based on previous patterns, they are likely to launch in Q3, 2024, at the second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. We will keep you updated as more information comes in.
Tags: battery, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung