This S25 Ultra wannabe is not even Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to bring a fresh design language but a cheap wannabe has just appeared that is trying hard not to even look like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This device is the new Itel S25 Ultra, which was unveiled recently in a few Asian markets.

First glance

The promo material for this device shows off a lot. The display has a curved edge on the left and right sides with a single punch hole. This arrangement is simple and we’ve seen this in other Chinese devices.

However, the back panel is more controversial, showing similarities with Galaxy S24 Ultra including the rear lenses and arrangement. On the other hand, the panel also has two-tone colors.

The image below could well describe these thoughts, as they surfaced randomly on my X feed. The content was simple but the image was very familiar and there was no brand name either. It only contained the top front view and not the rear where the “Itel” brand logo is located.

For a few seconds, the image looked very appealing but this mirage ended in the following moment when the sight shifted to other things mentioned in the same visual. It revealed all of the details of this Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra copy and poor editing.

Itel S25 Ultra (Source – Tokopedia)

Why it’s so resembling?

Itel is a Chinese smartphone company founded by Transsion Holdings Co Limited in March 2008. This parent company is known for its several smartphone arms including Techno. It targets emerging consumer markets in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

If you open the Itel mobile website, the listed smartphones carry names similar to Samsung including the recent addition of S24, S23+, and S23.

Besides, it is also targeting the A series, which is another top-selling Samsung smartphone segment. It has mixed both the design and the name of different brands to divert people from a popular device.

Consumers in these markets can easily be targeted with devices that resemble the aesthetics of top sellers. For example, the Itel S25 Ultra looks like the S24 Ultra but it’s all about resembling the original device.

There’s nothing ‘Ultra’ about this phone

It equips a 6.78-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, 267ppi, and 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 12nm processed UNISOC T620 chipset, made in China.

Itel S25 Ultra (Source – Tokopedia)

This Itel device brings two rear cameras – a 50MP main and a 2MP macro alongside an infrared sensor and RGB light. The front side has a 32MP camera. All of these lenses inside appear very poor in quality.

The battery is 5000mAh and it’s shipping with an 18W fast charger. Also, it’s a 4G device.

Conclusion

Chinese brands are notorious for their ultra inspiration from iPhone and Samsung Galaxy and this S25 Ultra wannabe is no exception to this strategy.

So if you are waiting for a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, then don’t let such devices deceive you until the real one comes out.

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