Opinion
As it wishes, Samsung will become unbeatable!
Samsung is one of the biggest conglomerates on the planet. Mobile phones and home appliances are some of the key areas where Samsung is involved and leading the worldwide market. In the recent past, the company has been facing fierce competition from Apple and China, but, some recent decisions suggest, Samsung will become unbeatable!
Apple and Samsung are the biggest players in the worldwide smartphone market, and both keep the crown of leaders in their own fields. Apple made its own world where no competitor can enter, while, there’s a huge crowd when it comes to the Android market.
Up from Apple, Samsung leads a fiercely competitive Android smartphone market, where it has a big number of rivals including Google itself. The company is still leading the global market, but, the shipments and business is getting down due to some mistakes it did over the recent years.
Since Lee took charge as legal Samsung Boss, we are seeing big, bold, and striking decisions coming. The first move that impressed us is the Snapdragon processor exclusivity for Galaxy flagships, while, the most recent one mangled our mind!
Processor matters the most
Flagship Galaxies maintained a multi-processor strategy due to which Samsung shipped smartphones with Snapdragon chipset in just a handful of markets including the United States and China. And the remaining parts of the world including Europe received the same devices with Samsung’s own made Exynos processors.
Most of the time, Samsung consumers complained that the Snapdragon variant performs significantly well compared to the Exynos one. In the meantime, Samsung rivals such as Xiaomi and OnePlus gradually entered new markets, leaving China exclusivity and started shipping low-cost devices with powerful specs.
Chinese vendors have not yet managed to rival Samsung in markets such as the US and Europe, but greatly ate the share. They started to become Samsung alternatives due to processor issues along with pricey Galaxy flagships with their so-called flagship killers.
Seeing a bad impact, the South Korean tech giant extended the Snapdragon variant’s markets, which recorded better results. With the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung used 75% Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips and shipped in new markets including India, while the remaining 25% models were shipped with Exynos 2200.
However, the Galaxy S23 series is going to be solely shipped with Qualcomm chipsets as Samsung signed a multi-year partnership with the biggest chip designer. Due to yield issues in Samsung Foundry, the 8 Gen 2 chipsets are being fabricated by Taiwanese TSMC.
If recent reports are current, Samsung has decided to make Exynos a brand dedicated to automotive electronics and wearables. Moreover, the Mobile Experience Division formed a team in order to design a tailor-made chipset for Galaxy devices, which could debut in 2025.
Price reduction hurts
Keeping Android rivals aside, Samsung has recently decided to think like Apple to beat Apple. The world criticizes Apple for settings new records for overpriced iPhones, but, the Korean phone maker is likely to be doing the same from now on to make the future better and become unbeatable.
Due to the entry of Chinese phone makers, Samsung somewhat compromised with the hardware elements of its flagship phones for price reduction. This made the Ultra variant real flagship, while the other models became comparable to premium models of the Galaxy A series.
During its 3-day global meeting to discuss business strategies for 2023, Samsung reportedly determined to avoid cost reduction and maximize Galaxy user experiences. As Apple focuses only on the premium smartphone market, the Galaxy maker would now target this section along with regaining the trust of consumers.
Samsung’s now on the right path?
Killing the Galaxy Note series, Samsung brought the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip lines into its mainstream. So far, the company debuted a number of foldable devices with pretty great specs and designs but failed to attract consumers of premium smartphones.
To lessen the heat of China-based phone makers, Samsung hardly focused on the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series smartphones in markets like India and Europe. Due to continuous cost reduction, the company gradually lessened its trust in consumers, in various parts of the planet.
When it comes to privacy and data safety, Samsung never compromises, but Chinese phone makers might?! Key markets such as the US, European region and India where Samsung is apparently losing its dominance are the areas to work and retain the identity of being unbeatable.
Things are getting better and better, and we hope, there will be bold decisions in the back end so Samsung products, specifically mobile phones would become invincible Android machines. We hope Samsung will keep evolving and become an ultimately unbeatable smartphone vendor on the planet.
Google has just released the first Developer Preview of Android 16, hinting at an earlier rollout compared to what we’ve seen before. Google is pushing this update to ensure that device manufacturers can adopt it quickly.
While Google is moving ahead with Android 16, Samsung appears to be taking its time with the One UI interface. Typically, Samsung rolls out One UI updates together with Google’s Android releases, but Android 15-based One UI 7.0 is yet to reach the beta stage.
It looks like Samsung is still working with One UI 7 internally, as indicated by several CheckFirm screenshots posted on social media.
This delay could be frustrating for Samsung Galaxy users, particularly as competitors begin updating their devices to newer Android versions. Samsung might be dedicating extra time to perfect One UI 7, focusing on stability, new AI, and security enhancements.
With Google preparing its Android updates, Samsung might need to rethink its update strategy. If Android 16 comes out in the second quarter of 2025, Samsung might have to decide whether to rush One UI 7 out or perhaps move directly to One UI 8 for some eligible Galaxy users, skipping a version to keep pace with Google’s timeline. It’s a common move in tech to skip an update when necessary.
Samsung Galaxy users may need to wait a bit longer, but when One UI 7 or potentially One UI 8 arrives, it’s likely to bring a set of features that continue to differentiate Samsung in the competitive smartphone market.
What’s the current status of One UI 7.0?
Samsung Galaxy users were eagerly awaiting news on One UI 7 during the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024 held on November 21st in Korea, but the event passed without any official announcements or insights into its progress.
Previously at SDC 2024 in the US, Samsung had mentioned that One UI 7 would be available for developers by the end of the year, suggesting that while not publicly announced, work on One UI 7 is still ongoing. There were numerous rumors that Samsung might be preparing to unveil or at least start a beta program for One UI 7 around this period.
We have already seen hands-on videos and leaks suggesting that One UI 7 will bring significant UI changes, new animations, and enhanced customization features, although these leaks are from older One UI 7 builds since the software is evolving quickly.
While the Galaxy fans were left without a clear update from SDC Korea, the silence doesn’t necessarily mean a delay. Samsung might be planning a different approach for revealing One UI 7 or could be saving the announcement for a later, more perfect moment. Stay tuned to Sammy Fans for all the latest on this front.
I love Samsung phones and always look forward to its new models. The Galaxy S25 Ultra was something I was really looking forward to. However, recent developments have introduced a significant amount of caution into my usual enthusiasm for Samsung’s flagship devices.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s latest chipset for smartphones, was expected to set new benchmarks in smartphone performance. Based on early reports, the smartphones running the latest chipset are getting hot. When phones get too hot, they slow down to cool off, which means they don’t work as well as they should. This could be a big problem for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
This isn’t the first time chips have caused such overheating issues. Remember the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1? It had the same thermal problem, but they made it better later on. This makes me hope they’ll fix the new chip too.
Google’s Tensor chips have also encountered overheating issues. They’re trying to make them better with the next version (G6), focusing on not making them too hot. This approach might be something Samsung considers if the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s heat issues persist.
Samsung usually does a lot of testing to make sure its phones work well. But since they use Qualcomm’s chips for the top models, the company might have to deal with this heat issue too. I’m worried about how this will affect using the phone every day.
There’s always a chance they can fix some of this with software updates. Qualcomm says they’re working on it, but this might just be a quick fix, not a real solution. The effectiveness of these updates will be crucial in determining my decision to upgrade.
The recent chipset issues with both Google’s Tensor and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon series have made me more aware of the potential pitfalls in adopting the latest technology without some proven reliability.
I still want the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but now I’m a bit worried. I hope Samsung can make it work without getting too hot.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans)
Disclaimer:
It’s worth noting that all discussions here are based on rumors, leaks, and my own expectations as a tech consumer. There’s no official word yet on the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s chipset or its performance. The final product might well address these concerns, but for now, the excitement comes with a side of skepticism.
As we near the end of 2024, people who love Samsung Galaxy phones are really looking forward to the new software update called One UI 7.0. The latest version of One UI is built on the newest Android 15 and will have lots of new stuff. But the question on everyone’s mind is: will we see the beta version in November 2024?
There’s been a lot of excitement building up about One UI 7.0 because of numerous leaks, most notably from Android Headlines, which recently shared what appears to be promotional material for One UI 7.0. This leak showcased new icon designs, lock screen customizations, and a revamped notification bar, making Samsung fans and tech lovers excited.
Well-known tech influencers like @SamsonSirJi on X have hinted at a November rollout for the One UI 7.0 beta. The Galaxy users on the internet are also talking about it more because leaks are happening more often, including a notable hands-on video by a random YouTuber who got early access to the beta on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which suggests that Samsung might be close to opening up the beta program to the public.
Why November 2024?
Historically, Samsung has used beta programs to refine its One UI updates before the official stable release. If we look at previous years, Samsung typically begins its beta phase a few months before the next flagship Galaxy S series launch, which introduces the stable version of the new One UI.
The recent surge in leaks points towards Samsung’s readiness to enter the beta phase. Companies often allow leaks to build hype just before a release.
After SDC, Samsung usually accelerates the rollout of new software updates, which could mean we’re on the cusp of a beta release. The stable Android 15 is already live for Google Pixel devices, though several others have already started the Android 15 beta program.
Given that Samsung has officially confirmed the stable One UI 7.0 will accompany the Galaxy S25 series early next year, starting the beta in November 2024 would give sufficient time for testing and feedback.
Based on the pattern of Samsung’s beta programs, the timing of SDC Korea 2024, and the strategic release of promotional material, there is a strong case to be made that Samsung might indeed start the One UI 7.0 beta in November 2024.
Disclaimer
It’s important to note that while there are strong indications of a November beta release for One UI 7.0, Samsung has not officially confirmed any specific date for the beta program. The company has only shared an estimated timeline pointing towards the end of 2024.