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Galaxy A55 Could Be A Blockbuster
The upcoming affordable Galaxy model, the Galaxy A55, which is expected to be out in the first quarter of 2024, will be a much bigger one in terms of anticipation. The reason is that along with the hardware enhancements like design, appearance, and structure, the device also tends to improve from the software side too. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A55 is expected to perform well. The Galaxy A54 was powered by Samsung’s own Exynos chipset, which became a reason for the lack of performance of the gadget.
But with the upcoming Galaxy A55 model, things are different, as the AMD graphics unit will contribute to the performance enhancement. To compete with other Android smartphones in the same price range, such as those from Xiaomi and Google, the successor should, however, perform better with the AMD graphics unit. Not only this, we have gained more interesting information regarding the Galaxy A55.
Samsung Galaxy A55 to Pioneer the Latest One UI 6.1 Interface
The Galaxy A55 model will be released with upgraded software, Android 14-based One UI 6.1. This upgrade will bring more enhancements to the gadget, as it is also said that more AI features will be integrated. It is also important to note that One UI 5.1 was the launch software for the Samsung Galaxy A54 this year. This may be a test build of One UI 6.1.
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The Galaxy A55 will be powered by the Exynos 1480 CPU, and the Xclipse 530 GPU, which is located beneath the Galaxy A55’s surface, is anticipated to provide noticeably better performance than the Mali GPU included. A couple of days ago, the gadget was spotted on the 3C Certification website, where it was found that it will be getting the unchanged 25W chagrin ability.
Samsung is close to debuting its next-generation foldable series, which includes only two devices: the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Fan Edition (FE) device is now appearing not to join the series, as the report says.
Even before any official statement or launch, leaks and rumors already revealed most details regarding these phones, and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE was also part of them. Samsung foldable fans, especially those who prefer budget devices, eagerly waited for the device, and now the report says that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE may have been canceled, at least for now.
It is speculated by the reports from the Korean publication The Elec that Samsung is reconsidering its plans to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE this year in July alongside the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 for several reasons; for instance, the publication notes that the early production units of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE were not thinner as compared to the key rivals from Chinese manufacturers, which made Samsung rethink the existence of the device.
The device lacked a stylus digitizer, which means it wouldn’t support S-Pen input the same as the original Galaxy Z Fold 6, making it less attractive to some users, which is also the reason behind the decision. Apart from this, the brand is said to have recently completed the testing of the device, featuring an IPX8 rating and a 200,000 fold rating. The Korean giant may have canceled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 FE as it’s not satisfied not to offer something unique over its competitors at the moment, so it’s quite better to take time.
However, the delay doesn’t mean that the Korean giant has given up on the idea of introducing cheaper foldables, as the report states that the Korean brand will continue to work on those and may land the Galaxy Z Flip FE and Galaxy Z Fold FE models together in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 are scheduled for the Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2024, along with a few other gadgets, including the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7 series, and the Galaxy Buds 3 series.
Apple is now setting up to debut in the foldable market by introducing its first foldable iPhone to compete with Samsung.
Transparently, Samsung is leading the foldable market, but soon it will be tough to maintain the legacy since Apple is actively working on bringing its first foldable iPhone into the industry. The reports from Taiwan’s DigiTimes reveal that Apple has currently signed a display supply contract for foldable devices with Samsung Display.
However, earlier this year, a few reports reported that Apple dropped the idea of bringing a foldable iPhone because of some durability issues, at least for now. A new report said that somehow it appears that the Samsung Display has succeeded in meeting Apple’s demands for enhanced durability.
Initially, Apple is considering mass-producing a 20.3-inch and 8.2-inch foldable iPhone by the end of 2026. The Head of Samsung Electronics MX Business Division Development Team, Choi Won-jun, stated at the Galaxy S23 media briefing held during MWC 2023 that “Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market is very welcome,” adding, “It means that Apple also acknowledges the value of our market leadership, following China.”
On another note, Samsung Electronics restrained the lead in the AI smartphone image by introducing Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year. As a result, it achieved its highest market share in the U.S. smartphone market in four years.
Samsung’s market share reached 31% in the first quarter of 2024, which is the highest since 2020, and the key reason behind this appears to be AI-based features. This success is credited to the Galaxy S24 attracting premium phone switchers and conquering market share from Google and TCL.
Now, as a strong competitor, Apple is also expected to enter the AI phone market with its next-generation iPhone 16 series, which is reported to be enabled with Apple’s “Ajax” generative AI model and supported by features in iOS 18. It is expected that details of iOS 18 will probably be unveiled at Apple’s WWDC in June.
The Korean Firm believes in quality over quantity! Samsung fans get ready for the new camera arrangement, as the giant is looking forward to dropping the ritual of four rear camera arrangements on the ‘S’ series ultra devices.
Dropping the four-rear camera concept doesn’t mean dropping the high-end camera result. Samsung has already started testing a Galaxy S25 Ultra prototype, and instead of housing four rear cameras, the device will have just three this time:
- A main primary camera, a telescopic camera featuring a periscope lens, and an ultra-wide camera.
If the reports come true, then we have to say goodbye to the 10 MP 3x telescopic camera. The reason behind this appears to be that the Korean giant can use the new “primary” camera to generate 3x optical zoom with the same or improved quality.
This is being speculated by a post on X shared by a tipster who stated, “Galaxy S25 Ultra: Camera News.” Following this statement, he elaborates on the news. This time in the Galaxy S25 Ultra, three rear cameras will be housed instead of four, and the dedicated 3x zoom lens will be removed.
It is reported that the main camera will have the same resolution, but the low-light performance will be improved, and it will also be used for 3x zoom as well. For the periscope camera, Samsung is said to be testing variable zoom with two fixed focal lengths; the first focal length will be between 4x and 5x, whereas the second will be between 6x and 7x. It appears that Samsung will not have continuous variable zoom technology similar to what Sony has teased in the recent teaser video of its forthcoming Xperia 1 VI.
The previous resorts already reported that the Galaxy S25 could feature three different configurations, including 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage, 16GB RAM + 512GB internal storage, and 16GB RAM + 1TB internal storage. It could feature the same 5000mAh battery capacity but is expected to bring a new functionality called “Battery AI” that will help to add 5% to 10% runtime to the battery life. It is also expected that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset.
Although Samsung has not confirmed anything officially yet regarding the specs and features of the device, it will be interesting to see the new camera setup on the forthcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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