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Android Authority
9 hours ago
- Android Authority
Leaked Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra render shows off bezels so thin, Samsung had to use a waterdrop notch
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority TL;DR Leaked renders reveal the designs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 Ultra. According to the render, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra has thin bezels, a waterdrop notch, dual rear cameras, and S Pen support. In the leaked render, the Galaxy S25 FE also features a thin bezel, a hole-punch display, and triple rear cameras. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are the flavor of the month, but Samsung is already working towards the launch of its next lineup of phones and tablets. We expect the Galaxy S25 FE to launch soon, and the company even confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S11 series is coming soon. We've seen leaked renders of the Galaxy S25 FE, but now we have another round of them alongside leaked renders of the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra. Leaker Evan 'evleaks' Blass has shared renders of both of these devices: While the renders are low-resolution, there's still plenty to learn from them. For one, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra seems to have a waterdrop notch, unlike the wider notch we see on its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The bezels are thin on the Tab S11 Ultra, but they are thin on the S10 Ultra too, so it remains to be seen what Samsung's plan is for the Ultra tablet. On larger tablets, you do need some bezel space to hold the device comfortably. The render also shows two rear cameras and support for the S Pen. We know from a previous leak that the Galaxy Tab S11 series will include the Tab S11 and the Tab S11 Ultra, both coming in with the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC. At this point, the Galaxy S25 FE looks like a typical Samsung phone. The only point of note is that the leaked renders show relatively thinner bezels on the front, corroborating some previous renders. Samsung is expected to launch these devices in late Q3 or early Q4 of this year. Based on their launch window, it's fair to expect them to come with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Phone Arena
11 hours ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S25 FE vs Pixel 9a: The bona-fide affordable flagship battle
The Galaxy S25 FE is the next iteration of Samsung's "barebones flagship" idea. The phone is aimed to give you that flagship experience and feel at a lower price, cutting a corner or two in the process. This last model is expected to bring some upgrades to the battery capacity and charging and also feature a different chipset than its predecessor, so we're thrilled to see what the end package will look the other side of this comparison lies the Pixel 9a—a pretty successful contender employing the same idea of an "affordable flagship," offering a ton of features for just $499. At this price, the Pixel 9a is almost unbeatable in this segment. Today we're going to explore that "almost" and pit it against the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE. Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S25 Plus differences: *rumored Table of Contents: In a world where most smartphone models look very similar, the Galaxy S25 FE and the Pixel 9a somehow manage to look different. Samsung continues to polish the design it started with the Galaxy S21, and according to the latest info, the Galaxy S25 FE feels and looks very similar to the Galaxy S25 features the same flat sides, slightly curved corners, and separate vertical cutouts for the cameras on the back as previous generations of the S series, and that's not a bad thing. It looks stylish, and the bezel around the display is minimal. Now, when it comes to the Pixel 9a , Google made a radical turn in the design of the Pixel 9 series to bring it into the modern flat and angular smartphone world. The Pixel 9a was subsequently affected, getting many of the features of that new design. There are differences, however, when we put both phones side-by-side. The camera system of the Pixel 9a is housed in a horizontal, pill-shaped cutout that's flush with the back of the phone. The bezels around the screen are also substantially bigger than the ones we find on the S25 FE. *rumored In terms of size and weight, even though the Pixel 9a has a smaller footprint, thanks to its 6.3-inch screen, the device weighs almost the same as the Galaxy S25 FE. The Pixel 9a feels good in the hand, not as good as the curved Pixel 8a but still the Galaxy S25 FE is substantially larger, we expect the ergonomics to be a tad worse compared to the Pixel 9a . But not by much. We have to wait until we lay our hands on the Galaxy S25 FE to give you some insight on that one. As far as materials go, we expect similar Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame on the Galaxy S25 FE as we've been seeing on all Galaxy S-series devices of late. The Pixel 9a also comes with an aluminum frame, but the back is made out of recycled plastic, which might be a downside to some people. In all fairness, it doesn't feel all that cheap; it's sturdy and won't shatter to pieces if you drop the phone. *rumored We don't know much about the colors of the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE, but we suspect they will mimic the hues of the previous generation to some extent. The Pixel 9a features some of the trademarked hues Google has been using on Pixel phones for the past couple of generations. Display Differences Size versus resolution? The display of the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to be a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution, resulting in around 385 PPI pixel density. According to the latest rumors the display will have a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2600 Pixel 9a , on the other hand, features a smaller 6.3-inch pOLED screen that has a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels. While the difference in resolution is not that big as a number, the smaller size of the Pixel 9a 's display means more pixels per inch, around 422 of them, to be precise. *rumored Pixel phones occupy the top of our brightness table, with the Pixel 9a managing 2561 nits at 20% APL, one of the highest results of all the phones we've tested. The Galaxy S25 FE is rated at 2600 nits, so we expect similar results, but we need to wait to run all the tests in our lab to give you an objective comparison. Samsung seems to be keen on keeping the Exynos brand alive, and the Galaxy S25 FE is poised to receive one new addition to that silicon family - the Exynos 2400 chipset. It features quite an interesting design - one 3.2 GHz ARM Cortex-X4 core, 2 x 2.9 GHz ARM Cortex-A720 cores, 3 x 2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A720 cores, and finally 4 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A520 ones. That's a total of 10 cores! Some early benchmarks of the chip place the performance somewhere between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3. Geekbench 6 scores are around 2000 points in single-core tests and 6500 points in multi-core, but we don't know how the silicon will perform inside the Galaxy S25 FE. The Pixel 9a is the last Pixel that uses Samsung design and manufacturing process for its Tensor G4 chipset, next generation will switch to TSMC for the Tensor G5. The numbers Pixel 9a was able to score in the aforementioned tests were around 1700 and 4000 in single- and multi-core performance respectively, so it looks like a win for the Galaxy S25 FE at this point. *rumored In terms of RAM, the Pixel 9a features 8 GB of it, which in 2025 starts to seem low on an Android phone. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to come with 12GB on board in all storage configurations. Now, when it comes to software, there's no difference between these two support-wise, but the Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 out of the box, while the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to run Android 16 when it launches, which can lead to a one-generation software difference at the end of the seven-year support cycle both phones feature. The camera specs of the Galaxy S25 FE are still under wraps, but according to the rumors, we will most likely get the same camera system as the predecessor. This includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The Pixel 9a is a known entity with its dual camera system. The phone comes equipped with a 48MP main camera with a 1/1.2" sensor and a 13MP ultrawide one. There's no dedicated telephoto, and you only get 2x crops from the main sensor as an optical-like alternative. *rumored The Pixel 9a managed 134 points in our camera benchmark test, which, considering the lack of a dedicated telephoto, is a pretty decent result. We don't know how the Galaxy S25 FE will fare, but the previous generation FE managed 150 points in the same test, so the new one might have an intrinsic advantage always, camera specs don't paint the whole picture, and we will snap some side-by-side comparison images once we get the Galaxy S25 FE. One of the upgrades that the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to bring concerns the battery capacity. According to the latest information, the phone will sport a 4,900 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh more than the previous model, but still far from the silicon-carbon "monsters" we've been seeing lately from China, featuring capacities north of 6,000 mAh. The Pixel 9a has a decent 5,100 mAh battery on board, and it managed 8h 11m in our battery test, placing itself 19th among phones tested in the past 2 years. Not a bad result at all. Stay tuned for our battery benchmarks, which will show how these 200 mAh have or have not improved the battery life of the FE and if it can be a match for the Pixel 9a . *rumored Where the upcoming Galaxy S25 FE could excel, though, is fast charging. According to the rumors, the phone will bump up the charging speed to 45W wired. The Pixel 9a , on the other hand, comes with rather slow 23W wired charging support. *rumored So, which one is better, then? It's too early to tell at this point, as the Galaxy S25 FE is still under wraps. But judging from all the information we have, the old saying "you get what you pay for" seems to apply here as well. The Pixel 9a is $499, and some corners have been cut to achieve this price tag. There's no telephoto camera, the back is made out of plastic, and the Tensor G4 chipset inside is not the most powerful out there. The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to cost more (around $700), but these $200 on top will get you a bigger screen, one additional telephoto camera, potentially faster chipset and charging, and better build materials. We'll update this comparison once we finish the review of the Galaxy S25 FE.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE camera: All you need to know
Although Samsung has released all kinds of Galaxy phones so far this year, it's far from over for the largest Android manufacturer out there, as another Galaxy S25 version is reportedly scheduled to arrive later this year (possibly in October). That's right, the Galaxy S25 FE is likely coming sometime around October with a design that's very closely following the Galaxy S25 and pretty much the same hardware as the mid-sized flagship phone. The Galaxy S25 FE will be thinner and lighter in contrast with the Galaxy S24 FE, with an Armor Aluminum build, the Exynos 2400 chipset, a larger battery with faster charging, and finally, a 6.7-inchFHD+ display with a 1-120 Hz refresh rate. Overall, this phone shapes up to be a very decent successor to the Galaxy S24 FE , but it remains to be seen if all these rumored changes will turn out to be real. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 FE will come with the same camera system as the Galaxy S24 FE . This means that we will likely get a 50MP main camera with an F1.8 aperture, an 8MP telephoto with 3X optical zoom, and finally a 12MP ultrawide camera. No hardware changes in the main camera system, as far as we can see. The only change that's hinted to be coming to the Galaxy S25 FE is a new 12MP selfie camera, a slight upgrade from the 10MP one on the Galaxy S24 FE . This 12MP selfie camera will most certainly turn out to be the same one that's currently making the rounds on the rest of the Galaxy S25 range, so we expect it to be an autofocusing one. Here's how the Galaxy S25 FE will likely stack up against the Galaxy S24 FE if we take all these rumors into account. These days, software plays an equal, if not a bigger part inimage processingg than hardware. Time and time again, Samsung has revealed that it can greatly shake up the image processing and therefore the image quality between two phone generations that come with basically the same hardware at the back. This makes us think that even though the Galaxy S25 FE will carry the same rear cameras as its predecessor, it might take drastically different photos and videos. Remains to be seen what direction will be taken with this upcoming phone. Galaxy S24 FE camera spider chart (Image by PhoneArena) The few proverbial flies in the ointment were the slight oversharpening with the telephoto camera and the inconsistent color science, which sometimes delivered too oversaturated colors. Video quality had room for improvement, too. All of those issues sound like they can be fixed with software and algorithm optimizations, as the hardware on board will definitely have the same potential as the Galaxy S24 FE . Overall, we are pretty optimistic about the Galaxy S25 FE's potential performance in our custom camera test, where it might perform just as well as the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S23 FE: Is it finally worth upgrading your Fan Edition?
Samsung's Fan Edition series has always been about offering flagship-level features at a lower price, and the Galaxy S23 FE hit that sweet spot in 2023. It had its excellent display, well-rounded camera system, and solid performance. The S23 FE proved to be one of the most well-balanced FE models yet. But now, the Galaxy S25 FE is on the horizon, and it's aiming to raise the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to bring a larger battery, faster charging, and more RAM, while refining what made the S23 FE so great. A switch to the Exynos 2400 chip could mean better sustained performance, and we're also expecting a significant jump in screen brightness. But is that enough to justify an upgrade? In this comparison, we'll break down the expected differences in design, display, performance, camera, battery, and software, so you can decide whether the S25 FE is worth the wait, or if the S23 FE still holds its ground. Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S23 FE expected differences: *rumored/expected Table of Contents: Design Display Performance Camera Battery Specs Summary From the outside, the Galaxy S25 FE is expected to closely follow Samsung's updated design language, but with a thinner and lighter build compared to the S23 FE. The S23 FE had a slightly smaller footprint, but it also had a much smaller display than what we expect to see on the S25 FE. The S23 FE also weighed around 209 grams, and featured sharp edges that some users found uncomfortable. The S25 FE is rumored to slim down to 7.4mm in thickness and 190 grams in weight, which should significantly improve ergonomics. Materials are expected to remain high-end. The S23 FE used Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides, while the S25 FE is expected to match the Gorilla Glass Victus+ and aluminum frame combo seen on the S24 FE. Both phones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. *rumored/expected The S23 FE came in vibrant finishes like Purple, Mint, and Cream. Color options for the S25 FE haven't been confirmed yet, but we expect a similar variety. And as usual, we don't expect the new model to have a charger in the box — just like the S23 FE. Display Differences Samsung's Fan Edition phones are known for having great screens, and the S23 FE nailed it with a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel, HDR10+ support, and 120Hz refresh rate. But the S25 FE will inherit the larger 6.7-inch display from last year's model, and it will get a huge jump in peak brightness — from 1450 nits on the S23 FE to 2600 nits on the S25 FE. *rumored/expected In our review, the S23 FE's display impressed us with its color accuracy and contrast, though it fell a bit short in peak brightness compared to its S23 siblings. The S25 FE could improve outdoor visibility significantly, especially in harsh sunlight. Biometrics remain unchanged: both phones offer a fast in-display fingerprint scanner and a basic face unlock system for convenience (but not for security-critical use). The Galaxy S23 FE shipped with either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or the Exynos 2200, depending on the region. In our testing, the Exynos version delivered solid day-to-day performance, though it lagged behind the S23 flagship series in benchmarks. Gaming and multitasking were generally smooth, but thermal throttling could occur under extended S25 FE, on the other hand, is expected to debut with the Exynos 2400 — the same chip found in the Galaxy S24 series, offering improved sustained performance and better efficiency. RAM is also expected to increase from 8 GB to 12 GB. *rumored/expected The S25 FE will likely ship with Android 16 and One UI 7, and benefit from Samsung's new 7-year software support policy. That's a step up from the S23 FE, which launched with Android 13 and is only guaranteed four OS updates. Expect Galaxy AI on both phones, but a more refined experience on the S25 FE. While the S23 FE handles AI tasks like object erasing and edit suggestions well, features like Note Assist and Generative Edit may work better — or faster — with the newer hardware. Samsung is expected to reuse the same camera system on the S25 FE as it did on the S23 FE. That means a 50 MP main camera, 12 MP ultra-wide, and an 8 MP 3x telephoto lens. Only the selfie camera will be upgraded from 10 MP to 12 MP. *rumored/expected That may sound underwhelming, but the S23 FE already had one of the best camera systems in its price range. In our review, we praised the main camera's daylight and low-light performance, while the telephoto lens delivered surprisingly good results at 3x zoom. The ultra-wide camera was decent, though some HDR inconsistencies were quality was generally good, especially from the main camera, but secondary sensors struggled in low-light footage. Stabilization and transitions were smooth, however, and should carry over to the S25 FE. If Samsung improves processing — particularly HDR and skin tones — the S25 FE could squeeze more quality from the same sensors. The Galaxy S23 FE came with a 4,500 mAh battery, which delivered great results in our tests: over 16 hours of web browsing, 8 hours of video playback, and nearly 9 hours of gaming. However, charging was limited to 25W wired and 15W wireless, with a full charge taking a little over an hour. The S25 FE is expected to raise battery capacity to 4,900 mAh and support 45W wired charging. That would put it much closer to the S25+ in terms of battery capacity and charging speed, and could cut charging times significantly. *rumored/expected Wireless charging support remains unchanged between the two. But given the larger battery, the S25 FE will probably take more time to charge wirelessly. A quick overview of the expected Galaxy S25 FE vs Galaxy S23 FE specs: *rumored/expected The Galaxy S25 FE doesn't radically reinvent the Fan Edition series, but it refines it in meaningful ways. The jump to a brighter display, more efficient and poweful processor, bigger battery, and faster charging should all add up to a smoother daily experience. And with 12 GB of RAM and seven years of software support, the S25 FE feels more future-proof. That said, the Galaxy S23 FE still holds its own. It shares the same great camera hardware, smooth display, and flagship-grade build quality. Not to mention that you can probably find it at an excellent price right now — be it refurbished or second hand. If you already own the S23 FE, you likely don't need to upgrade unless the battery and performance boosts matter to you. But if you're buying new, the S25 FE looks like the smarter long-term choice — assuming Samsung keeps the price between $600-$700. Stay tuned for our full tests and final verdict once we get the Galaxy S25 FE in hand.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE battery: All you need to know
Samsung is apparently readying itself to release yet another, final addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup. The Galaxy S25 FE will likely come our way this fall, and judging from the leaked specs and features, it might very well turn out to be the best value among all Galaxies. That will seemingly mirror previous Galaxy FE devices, which were mainly released roughly six months after the main flagship releases but cut some corners and carry a slightly more appealing price tag, making them a good bang for the buck. The same appears to be the case with the Galaxy S25 FE, which will closely follow the Galaxy S25 Plus in terms of design language and overall build. Even the dimensions and weight will reportedly be similar: around 7.4 mm in thickness and roughly 190 gr in weight, which will certainly be an improvement over the Galaxy S24 FE, which was 8 mm thick and heavier at more than 210 gr. Let's walk through all the battery improvements that the Galaxy S25 FE will reportedly carry. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 FE will have a 4,900mAh battery, which will be 200mAh more than the Galaxy S24 FE . That would bring the Galaxy S25 FE pretty much on the same level as the Galaxy S25 Plus and pretty close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which comes with a 5,000mAh battery. *-rumored capacity So far, so good, but it remains to be seen if the battery life will be better than the rest of the Galaxy S25 series, as the phone will reportedly use the Exynos 2400 chipset, which could either deliver a slightly better or slightly worse battery life. What about the charging situation? Well, it appears that Samsung will be giving yet another cool upgrade to the Galaxy S25 FE, which will introduce 45W wired charging, up from 25W on the Galaxy S24 FE . This will bring the upcoming Galaxy straight into Samsung flagship territory, as both the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Plus both come with 45W wired charging, but the regular Galaxy only supports 25W. This will potentially make the Galaxy S25 FE the best-value upcoming Samsung phone to consider getting instead of the vanilla Galaxy, which sounds like a worse and worse deal with every year that passes. Yes, the Galaxy S25 FE will most certainly have wireless charging, but we don't expect an upgrade over the standard 15W wireless charging. Such a common wireless charging speed has been the recurring theme with most Galaxies in the past few years, and it's quite doubtful that an FE model will introduce a major improvement in this regard. Yes, we expect that the Galaxy S25 FE will also get reverse wireless charging, but like with most Galaxies, it will probably max out at around 5W. That's not very fast, but enough to charge your earbuds or Galaxy Watch in emergencies. Alas, the Galaxy S25 FE will most certainly come without a charger in the box, which has been the standard way of doing things for the past few years (thanks, Apple). There will most certainly be a USB-C cable in the box, though. Thus, to achieve the best compatibility, the Galaxy S25 FE will best pair with Samsung's 45W fast charger, which will definitely deliver the best charging speeds to the phone. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
