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Samsung won’t rename Galaxy S25 Ultra to S25 Note, Plus to Pro
Samsung will neither rename Galaxy S25 Ultra to S25 Note nor S25 Plus to S25 Pro. Rumors claiming changes in Samsung’s Galaxy branding strategy floating online. It aligns with Google’s decision to market the foldable as Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
A tipster claimed that Samsung could rename the next Ultra to Note and Plus to Pro. The decision doesn’t seem to happen with the Galaxy S25 series. Rather, the S26 series might bring the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Pro, and Galaxy S26 Note.
As far as the naming strategy is concerned, Samsung couldn’t be compared with Google. Samsung is the one who is an inspiration for Google, there isn’t vice versa. The Pixel maker is fighting for market presence while Samsung dominates the world.
So, changes across flagship naming, just because Google did, doesn’t seem reasonable. The Galaxy S25 is months away and claims about the 2026 flagships shouldn’t be considered worthy. I believe Samsung won’t just change names for marketing.
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There were rumors that Samsung won’t launch the Plus model in 2024. It didn’t happen, but the Galaxy S24 Plus came with upgraded hardware specifications. It shows the company is serious about all three models of its mainstream segment.
The Standard variant offers pro-grade specs in a small-size handset. Plus equips Ultra specs but ditches the S Pen and Periscope camera for affordability. Ultra is a beast, equipped with an iconic design, stylus support, and an industry-leading camera.
Citing previous rumors, the Galaxy S25 Ultra would get a major design change. Rather than angular corners, the flagship is said to adopt slightly rounded corners. The decision aligns with Samsung’s approach to make it handy and usable single-handedly.
The Galaxy S24 series was launched in January this year. The Korean tech giant has also brought the Fold/Flip event to July. It’s expected that the Galaxy S25 series could also be unveiled in January 2025.
Galaxy S25 Plus renders show Samsung’s next precious flagship. AndroidHeadlines, in collaboration with Onleaks, published design renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 Plus that would launch alongside the S25 and S25 Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Plus will be a great deal for those who want a powerful handset with large screen. The S25 Ultra’s design might attract many, but the Plus variant has its own fanbase, which would continue to gain more consumers next year.
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Renders show that the Galaxy S25 Plus will have Z Fold 6-inspired flat frame and textured camera rings. However, the camera ring might not be as bulky as the one shown in renders, with tipster IceUniverse citing it as a CAD file error.
The handset will measure roughly 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.3mm – a marginal difference compared to the S24 Plus. Despite boasting the same 4900mAh battery, the S25 Plus would go thinner than its predecessor, measuring only 7.3mm.
It’s said to sport a 6.7-inch sAMOLED LTPO screen supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. A powerful 3nm processor will power the Galaxy S25 Plus. The chip could be either Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or Samsung Foundry’s Exynos 2500.
Samsung will likely hold Galaxy Unpacked in January next year. We expect a whole new set of Galaxy AI features, pushing the boundaries of innovation further. One UI 7.1 also said to be quite promising, offering better animations and fluency.
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.