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Hey, Samsung! Galaxy S23’s 5% battery boost is a welcome move, but 25W charging is unacceptable
Battery capacity and charging speed are the two key specs that are consumers’ top priorities nowadays. Next year, Samsung will unveil its next-gen Galaxy S line – the Galaxy S23 series, which could feature battery capacity increased by 5% but charging speed stuck at 25W.
With the Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra, Samsung brought back the 45W charging support, which might not be continued. At the same time, the middle child of the upcoming Galaxy S23 lineup is rumored to boast the same size battery, but Samsung is extending its capacity by 200mAh with dimensity increment.
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5% battery increment is a welcome move!
In the recent past, an alleged Galaxy S23 Plus battery passed the SafetyKorea certification, which hints the size of the battery is almost the same as its predecessor. However, a recent Korean media report revealed that the Galaxy S23 Plus flagship will have 5% increased battery capacity, thanks to increased dimensity.
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With the same size of the battery, Samsung appears to be offering a 4700mAh capacity to the Galaxy S23 Plus smartphone, which is 200mAh higher than the Galaxy S22 Plus. Well, an additional 200mAh battery capacity isn’t too much but it’s a welcome move for sure!
Samsung may be offering higher battery power while keeping the size the same is just amazing. Our flagship will continue its premium design without additional weight or a thicker middle frame. It’s all about technology and innovation.
Really, 45W charger is a hoax?
Various reviewers, general consumers and reputed media outlets had the same feedback about Samsung’s 45W phone charger and its authenticity. A reviewer at CNET revealed that the 45W charger managed to charge the Galaxy S22 Plus slightly faster when starting from 0% over the course of 10- and 20-minute increments.
On the other hand, when plugging in at 25%, the 25W adapter filled a higher amount of battery after 10 and 20 minutes, and the results were the same when charging from 50%. The same feedback has also been conveyed by AndroidAuthority.
As the 45W fast charger seems like just an “on paper” thing, the Korean tech giant might not be continuing the same offer with its next-gen flagship smartphone lineup. The Galaxy S23 Ultra test model has recently passed Chinese 3C certification, which revealed a 25W fast charging feature.
In the United States, OnePlus is offering up to 125W fast charging with the OnePlus 10T, which is a mid-range smartphone. At the same time, Galaxy flagships are stuck on just 25W for years and Samsung calls 25W fast charging, it doesn’t make sense.
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We know the Korean phone maker doesn’t believe in just “on paper” and the numbers game, but then, what about the 200MP camera sensor? Motorola used Samsung’s image sensor and introduced the world’s first 200MP camera smartphone, and Galaxy S23 Ultra is rumored to become the second next year.
Concluding…
The battery capacity and charging speed are subject to consumers’ routines, how much time they can use their phone if away from the charger, and how much time they need to keep their phone plugged in to get it fully charged. What do you think about 25W speed? Is it really “fast charging” against rivals, let us know through social media.
Samsung’s relationship with Google is rock solid. Both companies collaborate on different products to benefit their consumer base. Is it the right time for Samsung to develop a Galaxy-dedicated OS or at least Android for Galaxy?
Google worked with Samsung to optimize Android for foldables and tablets. The company had even launched Android 12L, a version dedicated to large-screen devices. Now, Samsung should work with Google to optimize Android for Galaxy devices.
Samsung flagships are equipped with pro-grade hardware specifications. The company manages to optimize the One UI software accordingly. Meanwhile, there are still a lot of areas, that require significant improvements.
Benefits of Android for Galaxy
Samsung fine-tunes Android for Galaxy products. Meanwhile, Android for Galaxy will make things a lot better, eventually benefitting end users. It shouldn’t be the Tizen approach, but a collaborative progress.
Android optimized for Galaxy devices should allow users to enjoy the power and personalization of the OS. Its optimization level for Galaxy devices will offer faster app launches, performance improvements, and longer battery life.
Samsung owns Exynos, Galaxy AI, Good Lock, and a lot of stunning services. A combined approach can significantly uplevel the user experience. Functional capabilities would also be boosted, taking Galaxy’s experience to a whole new level.
Difficulties
Android’s presence is vast. It’s available across different brands including Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and so on. Samsung is unquestionably the biggest Android vendor but Google could find it difficult to optimize Android for all Galaxies.
The Korean tech giant itself tests and deploys security updates on Galaxy devices. Various applications are already available with better features than Google services such as the Internet. Even Google takes inspiration from Galaxies to develop features for Pixel phones.
Samsung not only has flagship phones, but also brings budget, mid-range, and premium mid-range phones. These products use different hardware such as camera and processor, requiring a need for unified software. Just a collective approach is required to end all kinds of difficulties.
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Google’s Pixel 9 series is official with pretty new AI stuff. The most notable thing that changed with this year’s Pixel phones is the Android installation. I guess, Google took a sip of poison to push Samsung Galaxy’s Android OS superiority further.
Pixel 9 series comes with Android 14, rather than the latest OS. Pixel 8 series and later devices are supported by seven years of OS updates. However, the Pixel 9 will get one less Android upgrade than that it deserves to have.
Google’s decision puts the Pixel 9 together with last year’s Pixel 8 series. Both lineups will end their major upgrade life at Android 21. Well, Pixel phones are neither durable nor Google provides satisfactory support, so don’t expect more than 1 year of service.
The decision, however, aligns with Samsung’s superiority, let’s decode.
The Galaxy S25 series will be the first (imp) to come with Android 15 pre-installed. You can guess how things have been decided by downgrading the Pixel 9 lineup. As a Samsung fan, I always wanted H2 Galaxy products to come with the latest OS.
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 also come with Android 14. The OS was released in October last year and is still arriving pre-installed. Google ultimately filled the OS gap between Galaxy foldables and Pixel phones at a cost of Pixel downgrade.
Android 15 might be released on the official channel in October as last year. Eligible Pixel phones will start getting the major firmware update. Samsung is also expected to begin the One UI 7 update rollout for Galaxy models by the end of October.
In the first phase, Samsung’s Android 15 will arrive on flagship phones. However, the Korean tech giant won’t make other users wait much. The One UI 7 update rollout may begin for all eligible Galaxy models before 2024 ends.
Samsung replicated Google’s promise of Android updates, but the plus point is that mid-range and budget Galaxy phones are eligible for at least four major OS upgrades. The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will also be honored with 7 major Android updates.
The Korean tech giant offers the longest software update support in the Android industry. Google’s OS update promise starts from the Pixel 8 series. While mid-range and budget Samsung phones get four Android updates, the premium Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 will get 7.
Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series smartphones. The lineup is guaranteed for at least seven OS upgrades. The strategy was earlier expected to be applied to Galaxy A55, but the company kept it limited to the flagship phones.
Samsung doesn’t officially consider Galaxy Z as flagship lineup, but it’s the most premium segment. All the novelties that Galaxy S receives also come to foldable phones. Therefore, it’s certain that the company will support its upcoming Galaxy Z phones for 7 years.
Will they survive 7 years?
Sporting a foldable display entirely ends the discussion of longevity. Besides, the pre-applied screen protection film starts to damage within a year of normal usage. Samsung’s innovative foldables are available internationally but support isn’t.
Samsung Care+ plan is also offered by the phone maker for additional protection. However, it still requires the owner to pay the processing fee, which isn’t considerable. Also, the Care+ plan doesn’t cover the Samsung-slapped screen protector film.
So if the Korean phone maker is willing for longer software support, it should rather offer a two-year replacement guarantee on manufacture defects. It would push consumers to prefer foldable phones as they won’t have to worry about display concerns.
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