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Google retracts report suggesting MediaTek chip in Galaxy S25
Exynos 2500 could not be commercialized in Galaxy S25 due to Samsung Foundry’s 3nm yield issues. Google recently published an erroneous report suggesting the flagship MediaTek Dimensity chipset in the Samsung Galaxy S25.
The erroneous report by Google spread widely following the early rumors of Samsung’s adoption of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in the Galaxy S25. Google has now confirmed the error that it misreported MediaTek chip and Samsung.
The original quote shown on Google’s DeepMind website was as follows:
- For example, MediaTek, one of the top chip design companies in the world, extended AlphaChip to accelerate development of their most advanced chips — like the Dimensity Flagship 5G used in Samsung mobile phones — while improving power, performance and chip area.
After backlash, Google updated the section of paragraph – removing any reference to Samsung:
- External organisations are also adopting and building on AlphaChip. For example, MediaTek, one of the top chip design companies in the world, extended AlphaChip to accelerate development of their most advanced chips while improving power, performance and chip area.
The ‘Google DeepMind team’ reportedly confirmed to AndroidAuthority that the passage ‘Dimensity Flagship 5G used in Samsung mobile phones’ was ‘erroneous’. Well, it doesn’t mean that Samsung won’t be using MediaTek in Galaxy.
Last month, the Tab S10 series debuted with Dimensity 9300+ internationally. It was the first time when Samsung utilized MediaTek chipset in its flagship product range. The Samsung-MediaTek partnership may expand further next year.
So far, we haven’t seen any clue about the Galaxy S25 with Exynos 2500. The Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra benchmarked with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Therefore, it’s undeniable that the vanilla S25 could not ship with Dimensity 9400 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could introduce an innovative Slim design. The company is considering a slimmer design for the next Fan Edition. It could be made possible by expanding the battery size to prevent any drop in capacity.
South Korea’s TheElec reports that the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could feature a Slim design. The smartphone is expected to get a 6.7-inch display. The battery capacity could also be the same as the S24 FE, which is 4700mAh.
Reducing smartphone thickness is a pretty difficult task for manufacturers. A small change or micrometer difference requires a lot of engineering work. Well, Samsung seemingly found a way to make its future Galaxies slimmer.
The Galaxy S25 FE could get a slimmer and larger battery in size. The capacity could remain intact, and a reduction in the battery’s thickness will help Samsung achieve the goal of reducing the phone’s thickness to make it slimmer.
Samsung has recently released the Galaxy S24 FE. The new variant comes with pretty much upgrades over its predecessor. It has a larger display, bigger battery, and upgraded display – but with a price increase of $50.
Now, the company is unlikely to modify these aspects in the next model. The focus could be on further refining the overall design. The camera department could see an upgrade with the inclusion of a next-gen Telephoto sensor.
The Galaxy S25 series is expected to be announced early next year. The S25 FE is approx a year away from now as we got the S24 FE released last month. We will get to know even more about the upcoming products in the future.
Samsung has high ambitions with the Galaxy S25 series, targeting 22 million units by June 2025. A report suggests that parts of the upcoming models have entered mass production. The lineup is set to be announced early next year.
According to TheElec, Samsung is targeting 22 million units for the Galaxy S25 series by June 2025. The information coming from a major component partner, which reportedly received a production plan forecast from Samsung.
In particular, the S25 series’ production forecast is around 6 million Standard units, 4 million Plus units, and over 11 million Ultra units, summing up 22 million units. The S25 Ultra model will account for half of the production volume.
The report also reveals that the project name for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 series is “Paradigm.” The term Paradigm often represents a standard, which shapes the way people think about or approach a particular topic or issue.
Image: Galaxy S24 Series
Galaxy S25 Series Specs (Expected)
Samsung’s next flagship lineup will have three models: a 6.2″ vanilla, a 6.7″ Plus, and a 6.9″ Ultra. While Standard and Plus are the same in size, the S25 Ultra’s screen could go slightly larger, up from 6.8″ of the S24 Ultra.
The company will be using Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship SoC. There are also rumors of MediaTek Dimensity 9400 use in the Standard model. However, things will be cleared sequentially as we approach the tentative January release.
Samsung is also exploring new designs for the S25 series. A major overhaul isn’t likely but the frame and rear sides going iPhone-inspired. The S25 Ultra could be Samsung’s sleekest and nice-looking Ultra flagship in recent years.
In October 2024, Samsung updated its Galaxy Enhance-X app, which brings the popular Camera Shift feature to more devices. This feature helps you take and edit full-body photos easily. If you own a compatible Samsung device, you can take advantage of the Camera Shift feature.
Camer Shift Feature
The Camera Shift feature lets you enhance your photos by focusing on specific subjects. It was initially available only on the Galaxy S24 series, but now it’s expanded to other models.
The latest update includes a simpler and user-friendly design. Instead of navigating through three separate menus, you can now access everything from a single menu.
With improved recognition capabilities, the Camera Shift feature can now better identify children, upper body shots, and group photos. You can also apply special effects to specific people in group images, giving you more creative control.
Moreover, the update also includes a Colorization feature that adds color to black and white images and a Motion Clipper feature to allow you to create GIFs from Motion Photos.
Eligible Devices
The Camera Shift feature is available for several Samsung flagship devices. Here’s a list of the eligible models:
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy F Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy Tab series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8+
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+
- Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
If you have any of these devices, you can use the new features. It is worth mentioning that your Galaxy device must be updated on One UI 6.1.1 or a later version to enjoy the new feature of the Camera Shift feature. However, the company is preparing to make these features available for devices running One UI 6.1
Be sure to download or update Galaxy Enhance-X through the Galaxy Store to explore new features.
How to use One UI 6.1 Camera Shift feature on your Samsung Galaxy