Samsung Galaxy S25 will launch, but rumors of 2026 flagships are already surfacing. The latest rumor suggests that the Galaxy S26 will usher in a whole new era of performance and efficiency.

According to the rumor, the Galaxy S26 will use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (8 Elite 2) chip. Qualcomm could source the production from TSMC and Samsung Foundry on their latest process nodes.

Next year’s Snapdragon chip could be manufactured using TSMC’s second-gen 3nm and Samsung Foundry’s 2nm process – returning to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-like dual-sourcing strategy.

Weibo leaker Undead claims that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 could feature two performance cores running at a clock speed as fast as 5GHz and six efficiency cores peaking at 4GHz.

These CPU speeds could only be available in the Snapdragon manufactured by TSMC. However, Samsung Foundry’s Snapdragon could have different clock speeds.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 features Qualcomm’s homegrown Oryon CPU cores. It has two main cores running at a clock speed of up to 4.37GHz along with six efficiency cores at up to 2.8GHz.

As Exynos isn’t doing well, Samsung could make some major changes in its Foundry business. The company could develop Snapdragon chips to be used in Galaxy phones at its own Foundry.

The generational difference in the process could give Samsung’s variant a marginal lead. Despite having an underclocked CPU, the “for Galaxy” variant could offer better performance and efficiency.

On September 26, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE. The new Fan Edition features an upgraded display and a larger battery compared to the S23 FE. The company brought some notable upgrades that make it a worthy upgrade.

Comparing S24 FE vs S23 specifications [side by side]

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE brings notable hardware changes over its predecessor. The smartphone also comes at a higher price, but it’s all set to uplevel your everyday experience. Here is the side-by-side comparison between S24 FE and S23 FE:

Processor

• S24 FE: Exynos 2400e, Deca-Core (3.1GHz, 2.9GHz, 2.6GHz, 1.95GHz)
• S23 FE: Exynos 2200, Octa-Core (2.8GHz, 2.5GHz, 1.8GHz)

Display

• S24 FE: 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2340, 120Hz, 1900nits
• S23 FE: 6.4″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080 x 2340, 120Hz, 1450nits

Camera

• Rear Camera (Both):
  • Resolution: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP
  • Aperture: F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
  • OIS: Yes
  • Zoom:
    • S24 FE: Optical 3x + 2x (Adaptive Pixel), Digital up to 30x
    • S23 FE: Optical 3x, Digital up to 30x
• Front Camera:
  • Both: 10 MP, F2.4
• Video Recording:
  • S24 FE: UHD 8K at 30fps
  • S23 FE: UHD 8K at 24fps

Storage/Memory

• Both:
  • Memory: 8 GB
  • Storage: 128 GB
  • Available Storage:
    • S24 FE: 104.5 GB
    • S23 FE: 100.7 GB

Network/Bearer

• Both: Dual-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM support, 5G capable

Connectivity

• Both:
  • USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth v5.3, NFC
  • Location Technology: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo

General Information

• Dimensions:
  • S24 FE: 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm, 213 g
  • S23 FE: 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm, 209 g
• Sensors: Both have similar sensors including Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Gyro, etc.

Battery

• S24 FE: 4700 mAh, Internet usage (LTE/Wi-Fi): Up to 21 hours
• S23 FE: 4500 mAh, Internet usage (LTE/Wi-Fi): Up to 19/20 hours

Audio and Video

• Both:
  • Stereo Support
  • Video Playing Resolution: UHD 8K at 60fps
  • Similar audio formats supported

Services and Applications

• S24 FE: More recent support for Galaxy devices and potentially better integration with newer devices.
• S23 FE: Slightly older support for Galaxy devices.

Software Support

• S24 FE: Security updates until October 2031
• S23 FE: Security updates until October 2028

Key Upgrades in Galaxy S24 FE vs the S23 FE

Galaxy S24 FE is powered by the latest Exynos processor. It has a larger and brighter screen for even more epic experiences. Galaxy AI features are the same as the S24 flagships, making it a solid deal at this price point. Let’s discuss key enhancements.

1. Processor

Samsung equipped the Galaxy S24 FE with an Exynos 2400e Deca-Core chip. It offers enhanced performance with speeds up to 3.1GHz. This is a notable upgrade from the S23 FE’s Exynos 2200 Octa-Core SoC to ensure smoother multitasking and gaming.

2. Larger Display

The S24 FE sports a larger, 6.7-inch, screen compared to the 6.4-inch display of the S23 FE. Both phones feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the S24 FE’s panel is brighter with a peak brightness of up to 1900 nits.

3. Adaptive Camera Features

Camera specifications are the same on both S24 FE and S23 FE. However, the new S24 FE debuts adaptive pixel sensor tech for better zoom, including 2x optical quality zoom. This means even better photos in various conditions.

4. Improved Video Recording

Samsung’s latest Fan Edition introduces UHD 8K video recording at 30fps, while the S23 FE is limited to 24fps. This videography upgrade will ensure crisper, smoother video capture for those who love shooting high-resolution content.

5. Battery Capacity

The Galaxy S24 FE comes with a larger 4700mAh battery, slightly bigger than the 4500mAh battery in the S23 FE. This translates to up to 21 hours of internet (on LTE network) usage, providing better longevity.

6. Longer Software Support

Galaxy S24 FE is the first Fan Edition that supports seven years of software updates. With security updates guaranteed until October 2031, the S24 FE ensures a longer lifespan compared to the S23 FE’s support until October 2028.

Samsung Galaxy F13 smartphone users are getting a new update with a September 2024 security patch, which improves system security and stability to deliver a better experience. The update is available for Galaxy F13 models in India.

September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy F13 smartphone comes with One UI build version E135FXXS7EXI1 and an installation package size of 179.89MB. It is an initial rollout so it may take some hours or days to reach all models.

The latest update enhances system security and stability by fixing several issues to provide a better Galaxy experience. The update also improves the performance of the devices by enhancing some functions.

According to the scope page, the September 2024 security patch addresses 1 critical and 43 high levels of CVEs for the Android operating system. However, 1 CVE was resolved by previous updates from the company, and 1 is not relevant to Galaxy devices.

Besides Google patches, Samsung offers 23 SVE items to improve user experience. The latest security patch fixes various issues related to My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more.

Users of Samsung Galaxy F13 are getting the fresh security patch in India and the company will expand it in more countries soon. You can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:

• Navigate to Settings.
• Select Software Updates from the menu.
• Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
• If the update is available, proceed to install it.