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This week, we glance into an enormous Samsung Galaxy S25 collection leak forward of launch, OnePlus 13 and 13R launch globally, Qualcomm confirms its presence at Samsung’s Unpacked occasion, One UI 7 will get its third Beta replace and Qi2 will debut on extra Android telephones this 12 months.
Main Samsung S25 collection leak with full specs and renders
It has been fairly the week of leaks for Samsung, so to talk. First, the specs of the units leaked on-line, adopted by the total renders with over 75 odd photos of what we predict is the precise Samsung S25 collection.
The morning of Jan. 10 began off with photos of official renders of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S25 collection that have been posted by Android Headlines. First up we see the S25 Extremely photos that present rounded corners and a completely flat show and sides for the cellphone. The again of the system is proven with its rumored four-camera array and lenses that might have black rims. The publication states the Galaxy S25 Extremely may see the next colours upon launch: Titanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Silver Blue, and Titanium White Silver.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus photos reveal that they appear rather a lot like their earlier fashions, and every system options rounded corners, a triple digital camera array, and skinny bezels. Nonetheless, the one seen change is with the lenses, as these may seize the identical black rings because the Extremely mannequin. They’re stated to return in 4 colorways: Silver Shadow, Ice Blue, Navy, and Mint.
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Together with the renders, your entire spec sheet of the fashions was additionally leaked by the identical publication. The trio’s complete spec sheet exhibits that the Extremely is rumored to seize a 6.9-inch display screen with a 120Hz refresh charge. For its cameras, the system may see a 200MP main lens, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle digital camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto digital camera, and a 10MP telephoto.
The S25 and S25 Plus may see a 6.2-inch Full HD Plus show and a 6.7-inch show, respectively. They are going to have a triple digital camera array that includes a 50MP main digital camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle digital camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens. Each handsets will even have a 12MP selfie shooter on the entrance.
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For extra on Samsung’s upcoming flagship, go to our Galaxy S25 information.
OnePlus 13 and 13R launch
The OnePlus 13 and 13R have made their international debut and are available filled with AI capabilities and highly effective efficiency for next-gen customers. The OnePlus 13 has a 6.8-inch QHD+ show with a 120Hz refresh charge, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a bigger 6,000 mAh battery. For the digital camera methods, OnePlus partnered as soon as once more with Hasselblad for a robust triple digital camera system: a 50MP Sony LYT-808 fundamental digital camera, a 50MP ultrawide digital camera, and a 50MP 3X Triprism Telephoto digital camera, which is supplied to seize photographs at greater than 10X zoom.
Android Central’s Nick Sutrich stated in his digital camera overview that the OnePlus 13 can stand tall figuring out that “it is received one of many best cell cameras accessible right now.”
OnePlus 13R will get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with a 6.78-inch 1.5K ProXDR flat show, 6,000 mAh battery, and an upgraded digital camera system. The digital camera system has taken a step additional when in comparison with the OnePlus 12R. Its fundamental 50MP digital camera, geared up with the Sony LYT-700 sensor and OIS, helps shoot higher pictures in low-light situations. The digital camera may also seize swift moments just like the OnePlus 13, with a 50MP telephoto digital camera with 2x optical zoom for sharp, detailed portraits and an 8MP ultra-wide digital camera for capturing “expansive scenes.”
The OnePlus 13 is available in three colours, Midnight Ocean, Arctic Daybreak, and Black Eclipse, costing $899.99, whereas the 13R is available in two colorways — Nebula Noir and Astral Path, which prices $599.99.
Each units are at the moment accessible for pre-order.
Qualcomm sends a cryptic message to Samsung
There have been a number of rumors floating round in regards to the chip that’s set to energy the brand new Samsung Galaxy S25 collection— the Snapdragon 8 Elite, though Samsung has not but confirmed the above, Qualcomm seemingly put these rumors to relaxation this week when it replied to Samsung on the Unpacked tweet.
Samsung’s tweet went dwell on Jan. 6, and only a day later, Qualcomm wished to affix in on the enjoyable. The official account for the Snapdragon model quoted Samsung’s publish on Jan. 7 with the cryptic message: “See you there.”
Whereas not a affirmation as such, this publish from Qualcomm subtly hints that this particular Qualcomm chipset would match completely within the S25 puzzle. Snapdragon 8 Elite is predicted to herald larger video high quality, particularly in low mild settings, and total improved efficiency of the cellphone — as seen in different flagship telephones just like the OnePlus 13.
Third One UI 7 Beta is out
Samsung lastly launched the third beta of the One UI 7 in a number of areas. And customers of the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and the Galaxy S24 Extremely, began getting the brand new Android 15-based One UI 7 beta 3 updates in Germany.
Per the changelog, the replace brings enhancements and several other bug fixes. Certainly one of them is that Sport Booster mode can have the flexibility to alter the display screen playback’s default setting, change the FPS setting identify and max worth, and the flexibility to set the default scanning charge to 120Hz.
The opposite fixes embody enhancements to the lock display screen, always-on show, and standing bar battery icon (revamped with One UI 7). The problem with the amount key operation error whereas utilizing Routine+ mode is believed to be mounted with the brand new replace. Edge panel instruments, which weren’t displayed earlier, appear to have been mounted now.
House owners of the Galaxy S24 collection who’ve enrolled within the One UI 7 beta program will obtain this replace. That stated, Samsung is swamped with its upcoming Unpacked launch, the place it is going to presumably launch One UI 7.
Qi2 is (lastly) coming
In keeping with a current press launch by Wi-fi Energy Consortium, extra Android flagship units will begin seeing Qi2 charging compatibility based mostly on MagSafe magnetic charging. “We are able to count on an acceleration in Android units with Qi2 inbuilt throughout 2025,” the presser said.
That stated, a part of the announcement was to focus on the brand new Qi2 Prepared, which provides Android OEMs a workaround to convey Qi2 with out embedding magnets into the cellphone. As a substitute, they’re going to have to make use of magnetic instances to convey full Qi2 compliance.
Samsung additionally said within the press launch that it’ll convey telephones with the brand new charging commonplace.
“You may count on to see Android units supporting Qi2 from Samsung Galaxy units in 2025.” This might solely trace that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 collection could possibly be the primary Galaxy telephones to be suitable with Qi2 wi-fi charging and equipment. This may be the beginning of a main Qi2 revolution after final 12 months’s HMD Skyline. And Samsung is not the one cellphone model serving to convey Qi2 to extra Android telephones.
Google is doing the identical, “Google is dedicated to the Qi2 wi-fi charging commonplace and growing the penetration of Qi2 into Android handsets and different units,” the corporate stated in a press launch.
“Google helps to realize this aim by taking part in a number one function within the improvement of the upcoming Qi v2.2 commonplace, which incorporates Google’s contribution of its personal high-power wi-fi charging expertise to WPC.”
Extra tales this week
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