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Curvy sides, flat edges: The Galaxy S25 and the arbitrary shape of smartphones
24 Jan

Curvy sides, flat edges: The Galaxy S25 and the arbitrary shape of smartphones

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This year, Samsung unified the design language of its S-series flagships, making the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra look and feel the same (barring the camera). The curving sides of the S24 Ultra are finally gone, replaced with the solid, squared-off lines seen on the cheaper Galaxy S handsets. Flatter sides make the device easier to grip, slide into your pocket, or prop up when you’re trying to photograph them for a tech website.I’ll be honest, they look like iPhones. And older Galaxy S phones. And, well, even older iPhones. Smartphones have hopped from flat to curves for as…
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Here’s how Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 phones compare to each other
23 Jan

Here’s how Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 phones compare to each other

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Price (MSRP)$800 (128GB), $860 (256GB)$1,000 (256GB), $1,120 (512GB)$1,300 (256GB), $1,420 (512GB), $1,660 (1TB)Screen typeDynamic AMOLED 2XUp to 120Hz (1-120Hz)Up to 2,600 nits (peak brightness)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Dynamic AMOLED 2XUp to 120Hz (1-120Hz)Up to 2,600 nits (peak brightness)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Dynamic AMOLED 2XUp to 120Hz (1-120Hz)Up to 2,600 nits (peak brightness)Corning Gorilla Armor 2SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm, 8-core)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm, 8-core)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm, 8-core)Rear cameraMain: 50 MP, f/1.8, 85° FOV, OISUltrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120° FOVTelephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 36° FOV, OIS, 3x optical zoomMain: 50 MP, f/1.8,…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC
23 Jan

Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones are powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC

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Samsung unveiled a bunch of new gadgets at its Unpacked event, but the baddest of the bunch were likely those Galaxy S25 smartphones. Smartphones are only as good as the chips that power them, and the S25 series features a custom version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite system-on-a-chip (SoC.)Qualcomm is calling it “the world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip” and it powers every Galaxy S25 version across the world, from the standard release to the Plus and the Ultra. This is only the second time the same chipset has been used to power Galaxy S-series handsets globally. Typically, North America gets a…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more… AI-ier
23 Jan

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on: Faster, curvier and way more… AI-ier

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Last year Samsung embraced artificial intelligence with its suite of Galaxy AI features. And while the new S25 Ultra is a bit faster, a little curvier and has a slightly bigger display than before, it’s clear the company’s primary focus was upgrading the software and machine learning capabilities of its top-spec flagship phone. But is that enough?Design: A curvier titanium frame with a handful of quirksSimilar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra features a titanium frame. However, for 2025, Samsung wanted to buck tradition by making the phone a bit less boxy. So instead of a totally angular chassis,…
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Samsung borrows from the Apple Wallet playbook with layaway and tap-to-send for Wallet
23 Jan

Samsung borrows from the Apple Wallet playbook with layaway and tap-to-send for Wallet

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Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S25 series today, Samsung also made a slew of software updates that might not have gotten much attention during the keynote. Specifically, two updates are coming to Samsung Wallet that not only sound very similar to existing features on iPhones, but might also be better. The new features are called "Instant Installment," which is the company's take on "buy now pay later," as well as peer-to-peer payments, which it's named "Tap to Transfer." The latter is basically Apple's Tap to Cash, which allows iPhone owners to hold their phones together to send money to…
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh
23 Jan

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh

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Samsung's Galaxy S25 smartphones launched today, but when it comes to the all-important cameras, the company leaned on AI rather than making any meaningful changes. There is one welcome addition, though. Samsung finally caught up to to rivals like Honor by introducing log video to allow more precise color grading. Other key updates include improved low-light capability on all models, the new "ProVisual engine," a "virtual aperture" and a much higher resolution ultrawide camera on the high-end Ultra.Last year the Galaxy S24 Ultra's big selling point was the 200MP camera, which made the 12MP ultrawide look weak in comparison. Samsung…
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How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones
23 Jan

How to pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones

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The new Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $1,300 for 256GB of storage. It's also available with 512GB and 1TB. All configurations come with 12GB of RAM.  Color options include Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Black. If you buy direct from Samsung, you can also choose from three exclusive colors: Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Jadegreen.  The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. That's up from a 6.8-inch screen on the S24 Ultra. The screen is covered in an enhanced Corning Gorilla Armor 2 — a first-of-its kind glass-ceramic…
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Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event
22 Jan

Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event

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Samsung’s first Unpacked event of 2025 delivered the Galaxy S25 series — as expected. Although the phones don’t have dramatically upgraded specs, the company stuffed — you guessed it! — more AI into the devices. This latest batch is more context-sensitive and predictive, and some of it even squeezes more out of the phones’ mildly upgraded hardware.Galaxy S25 Ultra Sam Rutherford for EngadgetThe Galaxy S25 Ultra is still the biggest, best and most expensive of the bunch. It has a 6.9-inch display and a more rounded edge for a “comfortable grip.” Samsung says it’s the “slimmest, lightest, and most durable…
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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Phones Once Again Lean Heavily on AI
22 Jan

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Phones Once Again Lean Heavily on AI

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Samsung employs Corning's new Gorilla Armor 2 glass on the S25 Ultra, which supposedly has 29 percent better resistance to fractures than the original Gorilla Armor on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Interestingly, Samsung says it saw a 60 percent drop in screen repairs from the S24 over the S23 series, which could mean the S25 is even more durable.The phones are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which has debuted in phones like the Honor Magic 7 Pro and OnePlus 13. This will be the processor in all Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones globally, unlike prior years when Samsung…
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Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday
19 Jan

Samsung Unpacked: How to watch the Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

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Good news, Android fans: You've got just a few days left before the unveiling of 2025's latest (and presumably greatest) new Samsung phones. The company's first Galaxy Unpacked event of the year is slated for Wednesday, January 22 — and as in past years, you'll be able to watch along from home.Between credible leaks and historical precedent, we can reasonably assume that the event will include a new lineup of Galaxy S25 phones (including Ultra, Plus and regular models) at the very least. The new phones are more or less guaranteed to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and sport…
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