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iQOO 13 outscores Galaxy S25 Ultra with Superior CPU performance
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra was beaten by an alleged iQOO 13. It was recently surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform. The handset secured higher performance scores than Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S flagship.
According to the information, the iQOO 13 featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (8 Elite) outscored Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device was equipped with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon SoC with 4.32GHz max clock frequency.
The Snapdragon used in iQOO 13 had the same base clock (3.53GHz) as the S25 Ultra. However, the primary cores’ frequency is slightly lower (4.32GHz than 4.47GHz), resulting in a positive impact on the performance benchmark.
Multiple test results show that the iQOO phone surpassed the 10,000 mark in the multi-core performance test. It’s a big blog to the Samsung flagship, which didn’t surpass the 10,000 points market on the Geekbench multi-core test.
The difference in primary core frequency suggests that:
- iQOO is using Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 successor, while
- Galaxy S25 Ultra is using Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy successor.
The difference in RAM installation has also pushed the iQOO flagship to score well. The iQOO 13 was paired with 16GB RAM, while the previously benchmarked Galaxy S25 Ultra was equipped with 12GB of RAM.
Well, it doesn’t mean that the previous test scores are the final ones. Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series in January next year. The phone will improve its performance and efficiency as the software optimization is still underway.
One UI 7 could further solidify Samsung’s lead in the smartphone market. The company is rigorously working on improvements and optimization. These efforts will surely benefit Galaxy users by upscaling their Galaxy experience.
Samsung will soon launch Galaxy Ring in India, with pre-reservation live now. The company first announced the new kind of wearable in July this year. Since then, it has gradually expanded the market availability of the device.
Galaxy Ring was initially availed to the US and select European countries. Later, the wearable has debuted in markets like Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. Now, the Galaxy Ring is set to launch in a key market, India, with Samsung kicking off pre-reservation.
Samsung has published a Galaxy Ring landing page in India. Interested buyers should pre-reserve the Ring by paying INR 1999 in advance. As part of a promotion, you will be eligible for a complimentary Wireless Charger Duo, worth INR 4,999.
The company requires a pre-purchase payment for reserving consumers. It will be reduced from the product price when you pre-order after launch. If you decide not to purchase, the amount will be refunded to the same payment source.
The Galaxy Ring will be available through Samsung.com, Amazon and Flipkart. Authorized retail stores will also sell the latest wearable device. Pricing details will be made available once Samsung launches the Ring in India.
Samsung’s smart ring wearable could be available in there colors: Gold, Silver, and Black. It boasts a titanium-made body and features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance as well as water resistance of up to 10 ATM.
The tiny gadget features an accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, and skin temperature sensor. It can be used for nearly 5 days on a single charge, while you can significantly extend the battery life by pairing it with a Galaxy phone and Watch.
Many users have recently shared their concerns about the Multi-Sound feature in the Samsung Sound Assistant app when using Android Auto. This feature that allowed for more control over audio while driving has been disabled with the One UI 6.1.1 update. Now, Samsung plans to bring back the Multi Sound feature with upcoming updates.
Users have expressed their frustration, and their concerns are clear in the reviews on the Galaxy Store. They are requesting the return of the Multi Sound feature after being removed with the One UI 6.1.1 update.
However, the Samsung community moderator has responded to these concerns by explaining that the Multi-Sound function was causing problems. It didn’t work the same way on different Android Auto devices.
To solve this, Samsung decided to disable Multi Sound while Android Auto was active. This change aims to provide a more stable experience for everyone.
The Korean tech giant is listening to user feedback about the Multi-Sound feature and is working on improvements. The company plans to upgrade the software needed for Multi Sound, but they must fix existing issues first.
The development team is focusing on user feedback to ensure that when Multi Sound comes back, it will be reliable and work well. Right now, there isn’t a specific date for when Multi Sound will return. We’ll have to wait for new software and updates to the Sound Assistant app.
Samsung is continuously exploring ways to improve the Galaxy experience through AI. A new report suggests that Samsung is developing an AI feature that could render your Galaxy phone’s Settings menu worthless.
ETNews reports that Samsung wants Galaxy users to operate their phones without the need to navigate the Settings menu. Samsung is working on a new AI feature that would end the need to access Galaxy phone’s Settings.
While specific details have not been revealed, the South Korean tech giant is believed to be working on an AI software strategy, which enables users to use their smartphones without accessing the Settings menu.
The company is planning to enhance the performance of key “touchpoints” across the Keyboard and Camera. This move is to implement features that can predict and anticipate users’ needs in advance, reducing the need to jump to Settings.
Samsung is said to be aiming to revolutionize the Galaxy experience through its innovative AI strategy. Galaxy users will benefit from the company’s innovative AI advancements, with deep AI integration being the next track to pursue.
One UI may deeply integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning across the operating system. It will let the software analyze and predict responses based on user behavior and routines to make functioning seamless.
There’s no timeline tipped for the AI suggestion feature in One UI. The company is currently working on the Android 15-based One UI 7. Such major change, we could see in the next year’s Galaxy S series flagships.