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GSM Arena
06-05-2025
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy S26 series once again rumored to mark a return to Exynos
This year's flagship Galaxy S25 family has entirely been powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset by Qualcomm, no matter where you live, due to the yield issues with Samsung's own Exynos 2500 SoC. This has been rumored to change next year, and today yet another rumor 'confirms' (as much as any rumor can) that the Galaxy S26 models will have the Exynos 2600 chipset inside - but, due to yield issues, these Exynos-powered S26 units might only be launching in Europe. For a while Europe has been Samsung's preferred market for Exynos chips, and it remains a mystery why. But if this rumor pans out, it's looking like Europe will once again get the short end of the performance stick, as the same source claims the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will be ahead of the Exynos 2600, unsurprisingly. Interestingly, Samsung's System LSI division, which designed the Exynos 2500, is said to have incurred an estimated loss of around $400 million from the fact that Samsung hasn't used that chip in the S25 family. So the company obviously wouldn't want something like that repeated. Source
Khaleej Times
04-03-2025
- Khaleej Times
Galaxy S25: Three key features to look out for in Samsung's latest AI-powered device
Samsung has once again raised the bar with its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25, and at the heart of this innovation is AI. From cross-app functionality to enhanced gaming and camera features, the S25 is all about pushing technological boundaries. But if a Samsung representative had to convince users to buy the latest model, what features would they highlight? We spoke to Fadi Abu Shamat, Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, to find out. In a chat, we explored the standout features of the new device, the UAE's unique market trends, and how AI is redefining the smartphone experience. The AI That Works Across Apps When asked about his personal favorite feature in the Galaxy S25, Fadi was quick to highlight Samsung's multi-modal AI agent, a truly groundbreaking innovation. 'The AI working across apps is mind-boggling,' he shared. The feature allows users to make complex, multi-step requests using natural language, and the phone seamlessly executes them across different apps. Fadi adds, 'Imagine asking your S25: 'Find me the nearest concert for my favourite band, check the ticket prices, and set a reminder to buy them.' That requires three different apps working in sync, and AI now makes it happen effortlessly.' Another major AI highlight, as pointed out by Fadi, is the Audio Eraser, which takes noise cancellation to an entirely new level. Whether it's clearing out background chatter from a recorded video or isolating vocals from a music clip, the AI-driven audio separation feature is as futuristic as it is practical. 'What's even more incredible is that it's backwards compatible,' Fadi revealed. 'So even older videos benefit from this innovation.' Cameras, Gaming, and Powerhouse Performance Samsung's smartphone cameras have long been a benchmark in the industry, and the S25 only builds on that legacy. The ultra-wide sensor upgrade from 12MP to 50MP enhances low-light photography, allowing for richer details, sharper images, and improved night videography. 'The S24 already set the bar high, but improving on that was a challenge,' Fadi admitted. 'With the S25, we've taken it a step further.' Gaming enthusiasts are in for a treat as well, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy offering unparalleled performance. Combined with a 40 per cent larger vapor chamber, overheating issues are a thing of the past, making the S25 a powerhouse for mobile gaming. And Fadi, being a gamer himself, really enjoys it. He says, "Gaming on the S25 will be taken to a new level." The UAE's Preference for Ultra Beyond the features, the UAE market stands out globally for its unique consumer preferences. 'UAE consumers have an exceptional affinity for the Ultra variant,' Fadi pointed out. 'We rank among the top three countries worldwide in terms of preference for the most premium model, with over 81 per cent opting for Ultra.' This trend solidifies the UAE as one of Samsung's key global markets, driving the company to continually cater to the region's demand for high-end innovation. Another standout aspect of the UAE market is its incredible linguistic diversity. With over 90 nationalities calling the UAE home, the need for AI-powered language solutions has never been greater. 'Thanks to our collaboration with Google, Galaxy AI now supports over 45 languages for translation and 20 languages for live interpretation,' Abu Shamat said, emphasising the device's adaptability to the region's multicultural environment. Exclusive Offers for the UAE Market To celebrate the launch of the Galaxy S25, Samsung introduced a memory upgrade program for online buyers, allowing customers to get 512GB for the price of 256GB, or 1TB for the price of 512GB. While Samsung aims for consistency in global offers, the UAE remains a focus market where premium promotions and incentives are designed to enhance customer satisfaction. 'We want our consumers, no matter where they are, to enjoy the same premium experience,' Fadi said. Samsung AI: Collaborating, Not Competing With AI increasingly embedded in smartphones, some might wonder if Samsung's latest AI-driven advancements could make external platforms like ChatGPT or standalone AI apps redundant. Fadi disagrees. 'Samsung has always prided itself on collaboration,' he explained. 'Rather than isolating ourselves, we leverage our partnerships—whether with Google, Meta, or Spotify—to create a unified and seamless AI experience. AI isn't about replacing, but enhancing the user experience.' The Samsung Galaxy S25, with features that anticipate user needs, seamlessly integrate apps, and elevate mobile photography and gaming, represents a major leap forward. And in a market like the UAE—where premium devices, linguistic adaptability, and cutting-edge technology are in high demand—Samsung is clearly hitting all the right notes. As Fadi put it, 'We're not here to fight the universe. We're here to collaborate, innovate, and enrich the customer experience.' Here are the official starting prices for the Galaxy S25 series:
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
I like the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected to
Samsung's newest flagship has finally landed in stores and it would be easy to look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra as nothing more than an iterative upgrade that brings a few small upgrades to the table. However, as Andy covered in our Galaxy S25 Ultra review, to do so would be to do a disservice to the overall experience. While reviewing the Galaxy S25 Plus — which offers a lot but failed to meet my expectations — over the past two weeks, I've also been using the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It turns out that while Samsung's middle-of-the-road flagship didn't quite hit the mark, its flagship sibling has left a mark on me. Why? It would be easy to think it was due to the quadruple camera's big 200MP main sensor, new 50MP ultra-wide angle lens, and dual telephoto lenses complete with 3x and 5x optical zoom. It turns out that this isn't the real reason. This is why I'm enjoying the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected. The Galaxy S25 Ultra epitomizes several years of refinement, with Samsung continuously tweaking the size to make it thinner and lighter. Previous versions have featured subtle changes, but Samsung has almost created the perfect-sized big phone. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is just 0.4mm thinner and 16 grams lighter than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but this has a huge impact on the overall feel and ergonomics. Whereas previous versions have felt too heavy for daily use, especially when using one of the best cases, the Galaxy S25 Ultra still feels lightweight and comfortable to use. Using the official Kindsuit vegan leather case shows just how much better this year's build is, as it still feels lightweight and comfortable to use. It's still a considerably large phone, and I prefer the overall size and form factor of the Galaxy S25 Plus, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra is extremely comfortable in the hand. When looking for a new smartphone, there are a few areas that are key to most people. The battery life, overall performance, display quality and camera tend to rank the highest, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra nails three out of four here. One UI 7 delivers one of the fastest experiences you'll find on a phone The battery life and performance are exceptional and two weeks in, the phone still shows no signs of slowing down. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor delivers a lot of the heavy lifting, but many of these performance gains have also come from the optimizations in the software. Simply put, One UI 7 is Samsung's best-ever software and one of the fastest experiences you'll find on an Android phone. These optimizations also lead to exceptional battery life. For most of my time with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it has been a multi-day phone capable of lasting two days on a full charge. When pushed heavily, this does drop considerably, but it's always made it to the end of the day with battery to spare despite at least seven hours of screen time. The Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers the best battery life ever on a Samsung phone, and it's bound to satisfy even the most demanding users. When you need to recharge from full, it takes between 60 and 70 minutes, which is one of the fastest on a Samsung phone. It also supports Qi2 wireless charging, but I wish you didn't need to buy the magnetic charging case separately and that it offered faster speeds. Unfortunately, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a fantastic display and performance experience, it falls a little short in the camera. This is less to do with the phone itself, but rather the quality of the competition. In particular, the OnePlus 13 and Oppo Find X8 Pro have both proven to be better than Samsung's flagship at the highest zoom lengths. That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra does have an updated 50MP ultrawide camera and the quad-camera array is an extremely versatile shooter capable of taking great photos in most conditions. The updated ultrawide delivers more detail than the 12MP before, whilst the 3x and 5x telephoto lenses still take good photos overall. The versatility of the camera is not just in the hardware, but also in the options that are present in the camera itself. In particular, Samsung has the best portrait mode on any phone, as it offers a range of different effects and options. I am still a huge fan of Color Point — which keeps the subject in color while making the background grayscale — but the various other effects are also fantastic. Like previous Samsung phones, you can change the effect, as well as the extent of it, after you take a photo. It would be easy to just focus on the positives, but it's worth mentioning that there are a few other drawbacks that may prove to be a dealbreaker. The biggest drawback for me is the camera, and while it's a great camera on its own, it's a surprise that Oppo and OnePlus have been able to beat it, despite Samsung's highlighted 100X Space Zoom feature. Then there's the S-Pen and while it's still extremely capable, Samsung has shot itself in the foot by removing Bluetooth from the S-Pen. This means that features like Air Actions — which I particularly enjoyed on previous Ultra phones — and the ability to remotely control the camera are both missing. Samsung says that less than 1% of users use these features, but I do miss them even though I barely use them. Despite these drawbacks, I've enjoyed the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected. It's proven that many years of refinements can result in an extremely polished smartphone, but at the same time, I think it's time for Samsung to evolve its entire smartphone lineup. The Galaxy S25 Ultra can still mostly compete with the best phones, but I'm not sure I will be able to say the same unless the experience has evolved considerably. For now, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is probably worth buying, as long as you're not expecting a vastly different experience.
