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These are (most likely) nearly all of the key Samsung Galaxy S25 FE specs
With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE officially up for grabs now and the Galaxy S26 family unlikely to see daylight before January 2026, the most exciting Samsung phone left to be unveiled this year is probably the Galaxy S25 Fan Edition. Well, that and the as-yet-unnamed tri-fold device... very few of you will actually be able to buy once it's released at some point this fall. As you can imagine, the S25 FE is not shaping up to revolutionize the affordable Android flagship class, instead merely aiming to refine the design of its beloved predecessor while only improving a couple of key internal components. Pretty much all components (including the ones unlikely to be changed from the Galaxy S24 FE) are now out of the bag thanks to two equally reliable online sources, although one very important detail remains unclear. 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate technology; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus screen protection; Samsung Exynos 2400 processor; 8GB RAM; 128 and 256GB storage options; 50MP primary rear-facing camera with OIS and f/1.8 aperture; 12MP secondary ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture; 8MP tertiary telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture and 3x optical zoom; 12MP single front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture; Android 16 with One UI 8 ; with ; Galaxy AI ; ; 45W wired and 15W wireless charging capabilities; IP68 water and dust resistance; 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4mm dimensions; 190 grams weight. Yes, a lot of these specs are bound to feel weirdly familiar to a lot of hardcore Samsung fans. That screen, the RAM count, the two storage variants, and all four cameras sound pretty much identical to what the Galaxy S24 FE offers in the same departments, and the Exynos 2400 SoC is not a big improvement over last year's Exynos 2400e either. Yes, the S25 FE is likely to look a lot like the S24 FE (pictured here) | Image Credit -- PhoneArena But then you've got a very interesting (and long overdue) upgrade from 25 to 45W charging technology, and perhaps even more impressively, radical weight and depth reductions from 213 grams and 8mm to 190 grams and 7.4mm respectively. In a nutshell, Samsung is preparing to squeeze essentially all the same S24 FE internals into a significantly sleeker Fan Edition package this year, which sounds like a great engineering achievement in line with what the company is expected to do with the Galaxy S26 roster early next year. Something crucial that could make or break the Galaxy S25 FE's chances at becoming a big global box-office hit. Yes, the battery capacity. That's an especially delicate topic for a device expected to slim down its forerunner, which might explain the current lack of clarity in the rumor mill. This blurry image tells you a lot about the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE. | Image Credit -- Evan Blass on X The Galaxy S24 FE , remember, packs a 4,700mAh cell, so a downgrade to 4,500mAh is not entirely out of the question with the S25 Fan Edition retaining its predecessor's screen size and reportedly losing 23 grams and more than a half a milimeter in overall thickness. At the same time, Samsung is likely to pull off the impossible with the Galaxy S26 Edge in 2026, further reducing the S25 Edge's incredibly thin profile while beefing up the battery capacity, which could happen (at least in theory) with the S25 FE as well. If the Galaxy S25 FE does end up pairing a hefty 4,900mAh battery with the aforementioned 45W charging tech, Samsung could well have a box-office winner on its hands, especially if the S25 FE's price points remain unchanged, which is obviously more than likely at this point.
Phone Arena
30-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The stupendously affordable OnePlus 13R powerhouse is on sale at an amazing new discount
Probably the most impressive budget Android flagship available in the US right now is even more compelling than usual for an undoubtedly limited time. Normally priced at a very reasonable $599.99, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 -powered OnePlus 13R can be had for a measly $499.99 as part of its manufacturer's latest sitewide sales event without an obligatory device trade-in or any other special requirements. All you need to remember is to use the "JULY25" coupon code at checkout to instantly lower the handset's price sans jumping through any hoops whatsoever, and on top of your $100 discount, OnePlus will also throw in a complimentary Sandstone magnetic case for your new phone. $100 off (17%) 5G, Unlocked, 256GB Storage, 12GB RAM, 6.78-Inch AMOLED Display with 2780 x 1264 Pixel Resolution, 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, and Up to 4500 Nits of Peak Brightness, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 50 + 50 + 8MP Triple Rear-Facing Camera System, 16MP Front-Facing Camera, 6,000mAh Battery, 80W Charging Support, Nebula Noir and Astral Trail Color Options, JULY25 Promo Code Required, Free Sandstone Magnetic Case Included Buy at OnePlus That's regularly worth $24.99, which is obviously not a lot of money, but it still helps make an awesome deal even more awesome, further enhancing an already unbeatable value proposition. As our in-depth OnePlus 13R review proves beyond the shadow of a doubt, this is a flagship killer like no other on the market today, packing an almost shockingly powerful chipset (for its price), as well as a more than respectable 12 gigs of RAM, and perhaps most remarkably, a massive 6,000mAh battery equipped with blazing fast 80W charging technology. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support and up to 4500 nits of brightness and the 50 + 50 + 8MP triple rear-facing camera system are both worthy of a significantly higher price point than $499.99, not to mention that the OnePlus 13R looks just as elegant and as premium as the costlier OnePlus 13 on the outside. Granted, the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is no longer the fastest processor one can find inside a high-end Android phone, but it sure beats the Tensor G4 powering the Google Pixel 9a mid-ranger and the Exynos 2400e under the Galaxy S24 FE's hood. Those are technically the OnePlus 13R 's direct rivals, mind you, but it's hard not to compare this thing with the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro or Samsung's Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus and it's even harder not to conclude that its value is simply superior right now. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
05-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
The diminutive OnePlus 13s is official with impressive specs and a sensible price
Never one to (only) follow the trends, OnePlus is evidently looking to bring compact Android flagships back in style, at least in markets like China and India. Unfortunately, the newly unveiled OnePlus 13s appears to be exclusively available in the world's most populous nation, looking extremely similar (but not completely identical) to the China-only OnePlus 13T that was released just a little over a month ago. 6.32-inch AMOLED display with 2640 x 1216 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate capabilities; Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor; 256 and 512GB storage variants; 12GB RAM; Android 15 with OxygenOS 15.0; with OxygenOS 15.0; 50MP primary rear-facing camera with Sony LYTIA 700 sensor; 50MP secondary telephoto lens with f/2.0 aperture, OIS, and 2X optical zoom; 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture; 5,850mAh battery; 80W SuperVOOC charging support; Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C connectivity; Plus Key; AI Plus Mind, AI Search, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant, Google Gemini, AI Reframe, AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Notes; 150.8 x 71.7 x 8.2mm dimensions; 185 grams weight; Green Silk, Black Velvet, and Pink Satin color options. Is that a spectacular spec sheet or what? Spectacular by any standards, mind you, and not just for a diminutive high-end handset with very few direct competitors on the market right now. The OnePlus 13s packs the same state-of-the-art SoC as the best Android phones around, and despite being 12 millimeters shorter and a whopping 33 grams lighter than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, it somehow squeezes a (considerably) larger battery into a decidedly premium body made from aluminum and glass. The 13s fits perfectly in the hand despite packing a gigantic battery. | Image Credit -- OnePlus Believe it or not, that huge 5,850mAh cell actually represents a downgrade over the simply mind-blowing 6,260mAh battery capacity of the China-exclusive OnePlus 13T. Disappointingly, that doesn't make the 13s any smaller or lighter than its brother from a different mother in a different region, although on the bright side, the Indian compact powerhouse does come with an improved front-facing camera. The dual rear-facing camera system, meanwhile, is obviously not as sophisticated and as versatile as the triple snapper setup found on the back of the "regular" OnePlus 13, but for the new phone's prices, it's definitely advanced enough, especially when you consider all the other top-notch characteristics listed above. Up for pre-order already, the OnePlus 13s starts at the rough equivalent of $640 in India. That's 54,999 rupees, and incredibly enough, it even includes a complimentary pair of OnePlus Nord Buds 3 for a limited time. Not exactly affordable enough to go up against the likes of Google's Pixel 9a or the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 -powered OnePlus 13R in the budget 5G phone category, the 13s is certainly reasonably priced for that Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the blazing fast 80W charging, the gorgeous screen, and especially its impressive AI arsenal. AI is clearly more than an empty buzzword for this bad boy, which seems to support a slew of ultra-advanced and actually potentially useful tools that only Google can currently rival. Maybe Samsung. But not even Google's upcoming Pixel 10 devices will feature a physical button as handy and as flexible as the Plus Key, which you can use to quickly silence your phone, as well as access its camera, recorder, flashlight, translate, screenshot, and of course, central AI functionality. It's truly hard to understand why the OnePlus 13s is not being released in the US or Europe, although if it makes you feel any better, I'm ready to bet that next year's global OnePlus 14 family will rock a "Plus Key" and offer support for "AI Plus Mind" technology (possibly, in a more mature and refined second iteration). The name of the game is patience, I'm afraid.
