In the world of smartphones, the competition between tech giants Samsung and Apple continues with the launch of the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max, each striving to deliver the best in performance and innovative features.
Meanwhile, there is debate surrounding the loss of Android 15 support for certain devices, alongside Samsung's release of the Galaxy S24 FE as a strong, budget-friendly option. This article will compare these devices and explore their advantages and challenges.
Comprehensive Comparison: Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max Features, Performance, and Value
Samsung aims to showcase its strength with the Galaxy S25, equipped with a powerful processor built on a 3nm manufacturing process. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor worldwide, while the standard and Plus versions will be exclusively available with this chip in the United States. However, other countries will receive the new Exynos 2500 chip alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
However, Xiaomi will steal the spotlight as the first to use this processor in its Xiaomi 15 Ultra. According to recent leaks, test results suggest that Qualcomm's upcoming processor will outperform Apple's next chip, which is expected to be used in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- An early prototype test result of Qualcomm’s next chip on the Geekbench platform revealed a single-core score of 2884 points and a multi-core score of 8840 points when paired with 12GB of RAM.
- These performance levels are almost identical to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which scored about 2900 points in the single-core test and 2237 points in the multi-core test.
- This results in a 35% improvement in single-core performance and a 30% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Typically, when testing new chips before their official release, reference devices run unfinished software, which can lead to performance drops. Therefore, we also expect better performance as these chips are optimized.
However, these numbers don't necessarily indicate a practical superiority over Apple's processor. Despite the numerical advantage and test results, these are not the definitive benchmarks for measuring processor quality.
- The true test lies in evaluating performance after extended usage and sufficient load on the processor over time. It’s said that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be manufactured with a 3nm process, meaning better efficiency in energy consumption, performance, and task distribution.
- As for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is expected to come with up to 16GB of RAM, storage options up to 1TB, a titanium frame, a 200MP main rear camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The phone is set to be unveiled in February 2025.
Android 15 AI Improvements and New Features in the Upcoming Update
The release of Android 15 is approaching, and the final version of the system is nearly ready, with Google now adding the finishing touches. Unlike the previous two versions, this release will be more advanced and is expected to show a significant leap in artificial intelligence.
Google is expected to roll out the stable version of Android 15 in the coming weeks during its annual developer conference. Unfortunately, tens of millions of smartphones worldwide will not receive the update.
In this report, we aim to compile a list of some Android devices from various major brands that will not receive the update:- Bad news from Google: owners of Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, and older devices like Pixel 4 and 4 XL will not receive the update.
- If you are a Samsung phone owner, unfortunately, Galaxy S20 Ultra users will be disappointed as the system will not be available for them. Therefore, they should not expect the upcoming One UI 7 update based on Android 15 unless the company changes its decisions, according to the latest reports.
- Similarly, older models like the Galaxy S20 FE and any phone released before the Galaxy S20 will not receive the update, while Galaxy S21 and newer models will eventually get the update, though it will take some time.
- For those few who own foldable phones, the system will not be available for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip 2.
- As for Samsung's mid-range phones, unfortunately, according to the latest leaked list, models like the Galaxy A32, A52, and A72 will not receive the update.
- Regarding Xiaomi, phones such as the Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 11i, and Xiaomi 11T are expected to be excluded from the update.
Galaxy S24 FE: Specifications, Features, and Performance of the Upcoming Phone
The announcement of the Galaxy S24 FE has been confirmed after months of leaks, with an expected release in the last quarter of this year. Images of the phone have been revealed, showcasing its colors and main specifications. The phone will be available in five colors: blue, gray, mint, silver, and yellow.
It closely resembles the Galaxy S24 in terms of shape and design, featuring flat glass panels on both the front and back, aluminum flat sides, and rounded corners. However, it has slightly thicker bezels around the screen.
The phone features a 6.7-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1900 nits. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ and supports water and dust resistance with an IP67 rating.
- The front camera is 10 MP, while the rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8 MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
- The phone is expected to be powered by the Exynos 2400 processor in most markets, with the possibility of featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US market.
- RAM and storage details have not been revealed yet, but it is likely to come with 12 GB of RAM and storage options of 256 GB and 512 GB.
- The phone will be equipped with a 4565 mAh battery and will run on Android 14 with the One UI 6.1.1 interface.
- The device is expected to feature stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity, 25W fast wired charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
