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Galaxy S25’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to end iPhone 16’s A18, A18 Pro supremacy
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could beat Apple iPhone 16’s A18 and A18 Pro SoCs in CPU and GPU performance. In the latest reveal, the performance benchmarks of Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon floated online.
IceUniverse leaked out alleged OnePlus 13‘s Geekbench scores that use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The benchmark suggests a groundbreaking development in the Android world. The next flagships will challenge Apple’s decent chip segment.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy set to outpace A18 and A18 Pro of iPhone 16…
Apple recently launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineups. The new iPhones are equipped with new A18 and A18 Pro, respectively. The leaked Geekbench score of OnePlus 13 apparently outpaced both Apple chipsets.
The iPhone 16’s A18 scored 3018 single-core and 7751 multi-core points. Apple’s A18 Pro used in iPhone 16 Pro models reaches 3114 and 6666 points on Geekbench 6’s single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.
In the same benchmark, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 scored 3236 and 10049 points, respectively, in the Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark. The scores will likely increase further with software optimization and go beyond expectations when used in Galaxy S25.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Geekbench6 from OnePlus13
3236/10049！ pic.twitter.com/Ov87nKK483— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 11, 2024
Qualcomm will offer Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy to Samsung. The Galaxy S25 lineup is expected to get a slightly better variant of the next Snapdragon. Paired with One UI, the performance could surpass A18 Pro by a huge margin.
Apple A18: It’s a 6-core chipset, which is used in Apple’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The processor is manufactured using a 3-nanometer process technology. It has 2 cores at 3780 MHz and 4 cores at 2000 MHz.
Apple A18 Pro: Powering the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the A18 Pro is a 6-core SoC. Similar to A18 and A17 Pro, it is fabricated using a 3nm process node. It flaunts 2 cores at 3890 MHz and 4 cores at 2200 MHz.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphones are getting One UI 6.1.1 update on Verizon network carrier in the US. This update brings new features and enhancements to deliver a better performance.
One UI 6.1.1 update brings a bundle of new features including Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion, AI photo styles, text auto-completion, real-time translation for calls and text in images, new PDF tools, and dynamic wallpapers that change with the weather and time of day.
Along with the new features, the update improves the system’s security and stability by fixing a bunch of issues to provide a better experience. You can install the update via Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.
Latest Firmware
One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphone o Verizon network carrier in the US can be identified through One UI build S711USQU5CXH8.
Users will have to download a 2.5GB software package to install the update. The update is currently rolling out to locked models and will expand soon. However, Galaxy S23 FE users are already enjoying the update in India and Korea.
Aside from this, Samsung is regularly working to make the One UI 7 Beta update available for the latest Galaxy flagships. This beta update lets Galaxy users enjoy new features and improvements of One UI 7 ahead of the official release. While the specific date has not been revealed yet, expected to be released soon.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE gets AI boost with One UI 6.1.1 update
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus existence confirmed in a new battery leak. The company will likely fuel the S25 Plus with the same battery as its predecessor. Is 4900mAh enough in 2025 when rival brands considering 5500mAh and beyond?
The Galaxy S25 Plus could be equipped with a 4900mAh battery. GalaxyClub reports that the S25+’s battery will have a rated capacity of 4,755mAh. It suggests that no battery upgrade in this year’s Plus model, unlike the Galaxy S24 series.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 lineup in January 2025. Since the battery upgrade isn’t likely, the efficiency is expected to be improved. This year’s flagship models will use a 3nm-based chipset, compared to the 4nm of the S24 series.
This generational change is massive, as the smaller chip size will result in increased battery life. That said, the same 4900mAh battery is quite promising – paired with optimized software, it will marginally boost the performance.
While Chinese phone makers upping the battery capacity game, Samsung fans shouldn’t have to worry about it. It is noted that flagship Galaxy phones offer better battery performance than their rivals having larger battery cells.
The Galaxy S25 Plus will most likely use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Galaxy chip. It is being manufactured by TSMC using its 3nm process technology. Therefore, we can expect a slight increment in terms of battery efficiency.
Samsung has released a new update for its Keyboard app with version 5.9.00.54. This update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 101.92MB. The update brings some improvements and fixes to enhance user experience.
The latest update improves the app’s functionality for smoother performance. It includes enhancements to some features to help users type more efficiently and with fewer errors.
Additionally, the update addresses some issues that were present in previous versions of the app. By fixing these bugs, Samsung aims to provide a more stable and reliable typing experience.
Users who have encountered glitches or performance issues with the keyboard will likely notice significant improvements after this update. However specific details of changes and fixes are not provided but users can expect a more enhanced and user-friendly performance.
To take advantage of these improvements, users should update their Samsung Keyboard app by visiting either the Google Play Store or the Samsung Galaxy Store. To do so, visit Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
Also, you can download the Samsung Keyboard 5.9.00.54 update through the third-party app link mentioned here. Users are advised to download this update to benefit from the latest enhancements and enjoy a better typing experience on their Samsung devices.