Android Circuit: Pixel 10 Pro Prices, Honor's Foldable Success, New Galaxy S25 Leaks
Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes.
Samsung's New Galaxy S25 Model Leaks
Following the Galaxy S25 release in Jan. 2025, Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Slim and its subsequent appearance on retail shelves in late Spring. One more Galaxy S25 has yet to be announced, namely the Fan Edition of the S25. These cost-effective versions tend to appear late in the Galaxy S cycle, but we have spotted the Galaxy S25 Fan Edition this week:
"Visually, the Galaxy S25 FE is essentially identical to the other models in the S25 series, which were introduced in January. It will also be available in "Jet Black" and "Icy Blue," the same colors as the recently launched Galaxy S25 Edge with its particularly slim casing. The S25 FE also features a metal frame and very narrow display bezels, similar to those found on the more expensive top models in the S25 series."
(WinFuture).
Pixel 10 Family To Take On iPhone
Google's Pixel range has always drawn direct comparisons to Apple's iPhone portfolio. With the upcoming Pixel 10 launch, the three key advantages—price, hardware features, and AI software—might be enough to overhaul the iPhone at the peak of the smartphone pyramid:
"When the Pixel 10 smartphones are launched, they will have all the added AI benefits from Android 16, as well as the new tools and updates in Google's first-party apps. AI will continue to be one of the buzzwords of 2025. Google will have demonstrated its lead and then extended it as consumers get ready to buy their new smartphones."
(Forbes).
The Attractive Pixel 10 Pro Pricing
The Pixel pricing is going to be one of the apparent points of attraction for consumers—the Pixel 10 will start at $799 for the 128 GB model, the Pixel 10 Pro starts at $999, the Pixel 10 Pro XL at $1,199 for 256 GB and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold at $1,799 for 256 GB. This stands in comparison with Apple's decision to add $50 across the board on the upcoming iPhone 17 portfolio:
"Due to launch in the second week of September, the upcoming iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro smartphones are expected to see a $50 increase across the board, pushing up the perceived price point. Apple is balancing this out by bumping up the base storage from 128 GB to 256 GB, but it's going to need someone carefully looking through the spec sheets to spot that little bonus."
(Forbes).
MediaTek Schedule Challenges Qualcomm
Qualcomm's Snapdragon series is one of the leading chipset names associated with Android devices, but it is not the only manufacturer involved in this digital arms race. The launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite looks set to be usurped by Dimensity the day before with its powerhouse option:
"Qualcomm already confirmed it plans to host the annual Snapdragon Summit from September 23 -25, where we'll see the announcement of its Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. But arch-rival MediaTek may one-up Qualcomm by unveiling its Dimensity 9500 flagship chipset a day earlier on September 22."
(GSM Arena).
Honor's Record Breaking Foldable Success
The growth of the foldable form factor has accelerated in the last few years, and manufacturers who have made the investment in hardware and marketing are reaping the market share rewards. Research this week picks out Honor's success in Europe:
"Honor's book-type foldable sales in Europe increased 22-fold between H1 2023 and H1 2024. At the same time, Honor contributed the most to the growth of the overall book-type segment – book-type foldable sales more than doubled between H1 2023 and H1 2024, with HONOR accounting for 70% of this increase."
(Counterpoint Research).
Google's Quiet Gaming Platform
Clues inside the latest Android beta releases point to a new endeavour for Google: building a gaming community inside the Google Play Store. A mix of tip boards, forums, and discussions all look to be under development:
"There's a good chance this Games Community Forum could be part of the plan to make the Play Store a central hub for gamers. If Google brings the Games Community Forum to Play Games for PC, it could give users a very convenient forum to talk about games across Android and PC, effectively covering a big chunk of gaming and forum platforms."
(Android Authority).
And Finally...
There's a new Android coming, so there's a new Android name coming. Which dessert will it be this year? The confirmation is here, we're getting a Cinnamon Bun!
"For average Android users, the dessert codename doesn't mean much anymore, but it's still fun to know. Plus, there is always the chance that Google will erect a cinnamon bun statue on its campus to celebrate its release. As far as we know, there is no Baklava (Android 16) statue, but that may be because making a baklava statue wouldn't be as visually appealing as a cinnamon bun statue."
(Droid.Life).
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