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Upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra cruses iPhone 16 Pro Max, thanks Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is set to crush Apple’s best iPhone 16 Pro Max. The smartphone will likely debut early next year, but performance scores revealed in advance. The upcoming handset was just spotted on Geekbench with mindblowing results.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938U) was recently spotted on Geekbench, scoring amazing performance results. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is playing a key role here, with performance expected to rise further with software optimization.
The upcoming Samsung flagship scored 3,069 points in single-core CPU performance test and 9,080 points in the multi-core CPU performance test. The multi core score already surpassed iPhone 16 Pro Max’ A18 Pro chip with huge 18% margin.
Since single-core score remains similar to the A18 Pro, we expect a sharp increment in the coming months of development. Qualcomm is all set to introduce Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 next month, while Samsung could launch S25 series in January next year.
SM-S938U (S25 Ultra) on Geekbench 6.3 | Via – tarunvats33
Samsung has been already maintaining lead in terms of graphics performance. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also exceeds the iPhone 16 Pro Max in 3DMark’s Wildlife Extreme GPU performance test, and the next flagship will crush its CPU lead too.
Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max earlier this month. The Pro lineup uses A18 Pro chipset, manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process. The last year’s chip was also manufactured on 3nm process technology.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be the first Qualcomm mobile chip to utilize 3nm process. The previous chip was fabricated using the enhanced 4nm process. Inclusion of new Oryon CPU is set to make a mega debut with headscratching improvements.
The test device was running Android 15-based One UI 7. Samsung is currently working on One UI 7, while the S25 series will come pre-loaded with One UI 7.1. This means, the software part is still yet to be optimized, suggesting another increase.
Samsung’s Galaxy S series smartphones are known for their exceptional camera capabilities. However, it seems Samsung has become lazy about bringing the latest camera sensors as rumor suggests no upgrade in Galaxy S25 and S26.
Tipster IceUniverse claims Samsung has no plans for the Galaxy S26 camera upgrade. It means the smartphone could feature the same camera as the Galaxy S24, which has been reused since the Galaxy S22 was released in early 2022.
Samsung brought a camera upgrade to its Galaxy S base models in 2022. The Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus were shipped with a new sensor with 50-megapixel resolution. The rumor suggests that the company wants to stick for the next two generations.
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus come with a 12MP primary camera sensor. 50MP in S22 was a pretty major upgrade in terms of camera hardware. The same sensor was used in the Galaxy S23 in 2023 and Galaxy S24 this year.
The South Korean tech giant could launch the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025. There are no rumors of primary sensor upgrades in the next-gen phones. Beyond that, the latest suggests Galaxy S26 could follow the same pursuit.
Galaxy S25 is yet to come and rumor about S26 couldn’t be considered genuine. For now, we suggest you take this information as a grain of salt. We could only be able to assume the camera specs of S26 in the second half of 2025.
Samsung is expanding the September 2024 security update to Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE smartphones in India. The update brings the latest Android security patch to improve system security and stability.
The fresh update comes with stability optimization, enhanced functionality, bug fixes, and security enhancements. It delivers a smoother and better experience to Galaxy users.
September 2024 security update for Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphones in India can be verified through One UI build versions given below.
- G781BXXSDHXI4 – Galaxy S20 FE
- G991BXXSCGXH7 – Galaxy S21
- G996BXXSCGXH7 – Galaxy S21 Plus
- G998BXXSCGXH7 – Galaxy S21 Ultra
The latest security patch addresses over 65 issues to make the device more secure, reliable, and stable. It includes critical fixes from Google for vulnerabilities in Android to enhance security for Galaxy devices against potential threats.
In addition, Samsung has resolved 23 vulnerabilities, improving My Files, Theme Center, One UI Home, Knox, Dex, and more. It protects from possible bugs and viruses to ensure the devices operate smoothly.
Beyond security enhancements, the update delivers performance improvements and stability-boosting fixes. Users can easily check and install the September 2024 security update via a few easy steps.
Navigate to Settings >> Open the Software Update section from the menu >> Click on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process >> If the update is available, proceed to install it.
Samsung has released a new update for its Expert RAW app with version 3.0.08.10. This update brings some improvements, which help Galaxy users capture more professional and better images.
The fresh update of the Samsung Expert RAW brings improvements in image quality. Now, photos taken with the app will look clearer and more detailed than previous.
In addition, this update fixes issues related to astrophoto functionality. Users can now easily load high-efficiency RAW images into Lightroom without any loading errors. This fix is mainly helpful for Galaxy users who enjoy capturing night sky photos, making it easier to edit their stunning astrophotography shots.
To make sure you benefit from these enhancements, it’s important to keep your device’s software up to date. With the latest software, the Expert RAW app works smoothly and efficiently without any errors.
With better image quality and improved compatibility with Lightroom, users can expect a more enjoyable and efficient photography experience. If you love taking photos, make sure to update the Expertt RAW app to the latest version to enjoy enhanced features.
You can check and install the Samsung Expert RAW 3.0.08.10 update on your eligible Galaxy devices through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.