Samsung Galaxy S25 FE memory variants, colour options revealed in latest leak ahead of imminent launch
Despite the sleeker build, the Galaxy S25 FE is tipped to feature a slightly bigger battery than its predecessor — 4,900mAh compared to 4,700mAh on the older model. The phone is said to be powered by the Exynos 2400 SoC, the same chip that also powers the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus.Other than this, the Galaxy S25 FE is rumoured to feature a 6.7-inch Full-HD+ display — probably the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel borrowed from the other Galaxy S25 phones. The display is tipped to be protected by Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus Plus.Samsung may be sticking to the same camera hardware on the Galaxy S25 FE as last year's S24 FE. Rumours suggest the Galaxy S25 FE will feature a 50-megapixel primary rear camera, paired with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. While the resolutions remain the same, it remains to be seen whether the company updates the sensors. However, the front camera seems to be getting an upgrade in the form of a 12-megapixel sensor, compared to the 10-megapixel sensor on the Galaxy S24 FE.Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the updates on the Galaxy S25 FE as we approach the phone's expected launch in September.- Ends
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