Vivo V50 5G India price has been leaked, suggesting that the device will start at an identical price as last year’s Vivo V40 5G. The device is all set to debut in the country on February 17 and some of its key specifications have already been confirmed by the brand while others have leaked.
As per a leak on X, the Vivo V50 5G will start at Rs 34,999 for 8GB + 128GB model which is identical as last year’s V40 5G. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB trims will carry price tags of Rs 36,999 and Rs 40,999 respectively. The leak suggests that those who pre-reserve the device will get additional benefits such as 1-year extended warranty and 1-year screen damage protection plan.
If these prices are indeed correct, then it could come across as a disappointment as the device is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 which is notable inferior chip compared to what the competitors are offering at this price point.
Other specifications of the device include a 6.7-inch 1.5K Quad-Curved 120Hz AMOLED Display with Diamond shield glass protection. The device will have a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor, while on the front there’d be another 50MP sensor for selfies. The cameras are powered by Zeiss optics.
It will run on FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15, and will pack a 6000mAh battery with 90W fast wired charging. Connectivity options should include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.4, GPS, 5G, and a USB-C port. It will also be IP68 + IP69 rated. For security, there will be an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. The device will come in three colours including Rose Red, Starry Blue, and Titanium Grey.
The upcoming Tecno Camon 40 series smartphones have leaked, including their renders as well as key specifications. The series is expected to consist of four models, including the Camon 40, Camon 40 Pro, Camon 40 Pro 5G, and the Camon 40 Premier 5G. Here are the details to know.
Tecno Camon 40 Series: Specifications (Rumoured)
The leak comes from Passionategeekz, according to which the Tecno Camon 40 features a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, complemented by an 8 MP ultra wide-angle lens. There’ll be a 32 MP front camera for high-quality selfies. It is powered by the Helio G100 Ultimate chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The device sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is backed by a 5200 mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. It should come in Galaxy Black, Emerald Lake Green, Glacier White, and Emerald Glow Green shades.
Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G
As for the Camon 40 Pro, it features a 50 MP front camera and uses the same Helio G100 Ultimate Chipset as the Camon 40 paired with 256GB storage and 8GB RAM. It will feature a curved 6.78-inch AMOLED Display and a 5200 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. The rear camera setup will remain identical to the Camon 40. It may be made available in Galaxy Black, Emerald Lake Green, and Glacier White colours.
Next up, the Camon 40 Pro 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate Processor while the camera setup remains identical to the Camon 40 Pro, featuring a 50 MP primary sensor on the back and a 50 MP front camera. There’ll be a 6.78 inches AMOLED panel with a higher 144Hz refresh rate. It’ll pack 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, paired with a 5200 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. Colour options for the device could include Galaxy Black, Emerald Lake Green, and Glacier White.
Finally, the Camon 40 Premier 5G is the top-end device in the lineup. It boasts a triple-camera setup, including a 50 MP primary sensor with OIS, a 50 MP telephoto lens with 3X zoom, and a 50MP ultra wide-angle camera as well. On the front, it gets another 50 MP Autofocus sensor for selfies. Powered by the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI processor, it gets 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 6.67-inch AMOLED display is quad-curved and comes with a 144Hz refresh rate. Although the battery capacity is slightly lower compared to other models in the lineup, at 5100 mAh, it still supports 45W fast charging. The device may come in two colour options only — Galaxy Black and Emerald Lake Green.
The Tecno Camon 40 series will likely go official on March 4 as per the leak, and could arrive in India by May 2025.
A set of new Pixel 9a renders have leaked ahead of next month’s speculated launch which leaves little to the imagination when it comes to the looks of the device. While Pixel 9a renders have already appeared in the past, these renders look official and show us the colour options of the device.
According to Android Headlines’ leak, the Pixel 9a will come in Peony, Iris, Obsidian and Porcelain colours. Further, the new Pixel 9a renders give us a better glimpse at the front bezel which looks as thick as last year’s model, even though it is uniform on all sides. The camera bar is kind of gone and has been replaced with a smaller pill that’s embedded into the back panel of the device.
All the buttons reside on the right side as usual with Pixel devices. The frame of the device is completely flat, same as other devices in the Pixel 9 family. According to leaks, the device will launch on March 19 and will go on sale from March 26. In the US, the device will start at $499 (approx Rs 43,100) for the 128GB model, with the 256GB model going for $599 (approx Rs 51,800), as the leaks suggest. As per Google’s previous launches, the device should arrive in India as well.
According to rumours, the Pixel 9a sports a 6.2-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a Resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, and a 120Hz Refresh Rate. Further, the display gets a 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 2700 nits peak brightness, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and 430 ppi of pixel density.
The phone is powered by Google’s Tensor G4 SoC, along with 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM. You will get up to 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 15 and will get 7 years of Android OS upgrades, security updates, and regular Feature Drops.
Pixel 9a comes with a dual rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP f/1.7 Samsung GN8 sensor paired with a 13MP f/2.2 IMX712 ultra-wide angle sensor. On the front, there is a 13MP f/2.2 Sony IMX712 sensor as well. It should pack a 5100mAh battery with 23W fast wired charging and Qi-certified fast wireless charging at up to 7.5W speeds.
Apple has quietly released an important yet useful update for Apple account purchases. Now, the company will allow migration of purchases from one Apple account to another. You can choose to migrate apps, music, and other content you’ve purchased from Apple on a secondary Apple Account to a primary Apple Account.
The change was announced through a Support page (via 512 Pixels) where Apple notes that if an Apple Account is only used for making purchases, those purchases can be migrated to a primary Apple Account to consolidate them. The secondary Apple Account from which you wish to migrate your purchases might be an account that’s only used for purchases. You’ll need to know the primary email address or phone number and Password for both accounts, and neither account should be shared with anyone else.
Other key points to remember include:
At the time of migration, the Apple Account signed in for use with iCloud and most features on your iPhone or iPad will be referred to as the primary Apple Account.
At the time of migration, the Apple Account signed in just for use with Media & Purchases will be referred to as the secondary Apple Account.
There are also other pre-requisites which you’ll need to follow before the migration, and these include:
Make sure that you’re signed in with two different accounts on your iPhone or iPad. In Settings, tap your name. You’ll see a different Apple Account displayed under Media & Purchases if you have a different account signed in for purchases. If you don’t see a different Apple Account here, tap Media & Purchases, then tap Sign Out. After you’re signed out, tap Media & Purchases, then choose “Not [your name]?” to sign in to a different Apple Account.
Make sure the secondary Apple Account isn’t a part of a different Family Sharing group, and that it’s not being used for Purchase Sharing. Learn how to leave Family Sharing and turn off Purchase Sharing.
Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for both accounts.
Make sure both accounts are set to the same country and region for purchases.
Spend any balance remaining on your secondary Apple Account. If you’re not sure whether you have a balance, check your Apple Account balance.
Wait for any rentals or pre-orders to complete on your secondary Apple Account. You can cancel a pre-order.
Wait up to 15 days since the last purchase on the secondary account.
Have your payment method on file nearby. You’ll have to verify the payment method from the secondary Apple Account in order to migrate purchases. Additionally, the secondary account can’t have any issues with the payment method on file.
Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Migration of purchases from one Apple Account to another: Detailed Process
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in.
Scroll down, then tap Migrate Purchases.
Review the information about both accounts, then follow the tasks to complete the migration of purchases to the primary account.
When complete, you’ll see “Purchases Have Been Migrated”. The email addresses associated with both accounts will also receive a confirmation email.
Be sure to check your Media & Purchases settings, sign out of the secondary Apple Account, and then sign in with the primary Apple Account.
However, Apple notes that the feature allowing migration of purchases from one Apple Account to another isn’t available to users in the European Union, United Kingdom, and India.
Further, after the migration process is complete, if you used the secondary Apple Account for Media & Purchases on any other devices — including Apple TV, HomePod, or other devices with Apple TV app or Apple Music app — sign out of the secondary Apple Account. Then sign in with the primary Apple Account that the purchases were migrated to. The secondary Apple Account can then no longer be used for Media & Purchases.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have been announced worldwide including India, and these earbuds feature a heart rate monitor which is a first for any earbuds from the brand. Being Apple-owned comes with its own perks, such as the H2 chip inside which enables for seamless connection between Apple devices and the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2. Here are all the details about these earbuds.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Price, Availability
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 costs Rs 29,900 in India and it can be purchased from Apple’s website in four colour options: Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange. The buds cost $249.99 (approx Rs 21,666) in the US.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Features, Specs
Built for athletes, Beats says that to search for the perfect fit, it conducted over 1,500 hours of rigorous testing with nearly 1,000 athletes. The buds pack heart rate monitoring Sensors with precision-crafted LED optical sensors that pulse light over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow. All this can be relayed to your favorite fitness apps in real time. You can also turn the feature off if you don’t plan on using it.
Deaign-wise, the updated earhook has been rebuilt with a super-light nickel-titanium alloy that is renowned in material design for its exceptional shape memory and flexibility. Furthermore, the buds are 20% lighter than their predecessors while the charging case is now 33% smaller and also supports wireless charging as well as USB-C wired charging.
These buds have support for ANC as well as transparency mode. It further gets Adaptive EQ which uses the advanced inward-facing microphones to continuously scan your specific ear shape to optimize your listening experience. The advanced technology analyzes what you’re hearing in real time based on the individual fit of your earbuds, then adjusts acoustic frequencies for clear, customized sound.
Powerbeats Pro 2 have a redesigned acoustic architecture, upgraded venting to enhance your sound and comfort, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking to fully immerse you in your music.
As for battery life, each bud gives up to 10 hours of playback per charge with ANC off and about 6 to 8 hours with it turned on. Thanks to Fast Fuel, a five-minute charge gives you up to 90 minutes of playback. Then, Beats has also added a fifth ear tip size this time to help optimize your personal comfort. You can now choose from extra-small, small, medium, large and extra-large sizes.
Each earbud is equipped with a voice Accelerometer and three advanced microphones identical to those used in AirPods Pro 2. The improved microphones are more accurate than any Beats has ever featured before, with an improved signal-to-noise ratio, voice targeting and noise suppression.
The buds are IPX4 rated to withstand splashes of water or even snow. With machine learning based Voice Isolation, the buds can reduce the background noise while isolating and clarifying the sound of your voice during calls. Next, one can use the on-ear buttons or their voice to control the music.
Finally, the updated sound profile, noise cancelling, Heart Rate Monitoring for workouts and the extended battery life are all enabled by the Apple H2 chip, the same chip that powers AirPods Pro 2.
Samsung has once again refreshed the Galaxy S series this year with the S25 series and while the devices don’t look too different from their predecessors, Samsung has again preferred an internal upgrade over the externals. Here’s our review of the base Samsung Galaxy S25 which is the cheapest out of the lot, starting at Rs 80,999. Is it a true upgrade over the Galaxy S24 and justifies its price tag? We’ll find that out.
Design & Display
The design of the S25 largely remains similar to the S24 which remained identical to the S23. The only difference here are the thicker camera rings and a slightly thinner profile and that’s about it. The frame remains flat while the rear and front are also the same. The buttons on the right are tactile to click.
The overall in-hand feel is premium and there’s nothing to complain about there. You can reach every corner of the device with one hand and is quite appealing for those who prefer a compact smartphone.
The device is also lighter in the hand compared to the S24 but the difference isn’t major. The thinner profile is noticeable and seems decent. The Icy Blue colour seems pale but minimal. The Samsung website exclusive Coral Red shade of the Galaxy S25, in our opinion, looks the best out of the lot.
Haptics are identical to last year’s model and could be better considering how other brands are handling them in their devices. To be precise, they should be stronger.
The speakers on the Samsung Galaxy S25 seem to have been upgraded which is a surprising improvement. They are louder and clearer than before with better bass as well. They aren’t as fuller sounding as iPhone 16’s speakers but are still great for the price and we have nothing to complain about.
Overall, we feel Samsung hasn’t changed much this year like it has been doing so for the past few years and it’s time to switch things up, even if not a major change. Even a slight refresh in design, like Samsung did with the S25 Ultra, will be an appreciated one as the look of the S25 has reached a saturation point in our opinion.
As for the display, it’s an identical panel as last year with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. We’d have liked it if this one also had the Gorilla Armour like the Ultra but that’s not there.
The display is sharp and delivers natural colors. It’s quite vivid and the vividness can be adjusted as well.
Beyond that, the viewing angles are excellent, and so is the brightness even outdoors. Watching movies and videos felt like a visual delight, further enhanced by the slim, uniform bezels that contribute to the device’s aesthetic appeal without being distracting.
Software & Performance
The Samsung Galaxy S25 makes use of the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Chipset which is a major step up from last year’s Exynos 2400 in the S24, at least in India. You also get more RAM this time with the S25, up from 8GB last year to 12GB this year. During our Galaxy S25 review period, the performance has remained near flawless. The S25 has been able to keep up with whatever we threw at it, be it gaming or other demanding workflows.
Heat management, however, could be better as I found the device quickly becoming hotter in certain scenarios compared to last year’s models. For instance, when using Google Maps, Android Auto, or downloading something, the Galaxy S25 heated up a little too quickly but the performance remained unaffected for the most part.
Aside from that, One UI 7 has been tuned excellently this year and with the Snapdragon chip, it’s a match made in heaven. Samsung has not only further refined the software over One UI 6, but has also added a load of new features (even if some of them aren’t as useful as you’d think).
We already have a detailed review of all the Galaxy AI features the Samsung Galaxy S25 has. While features like writing assist, photo editor, and audio eraser are quite useful, features like Now Bar aren’t useful enough even though Samsung advertised it to be one of the most powerful features in One UI 7. It shows up for me four times a day including in the morning, afternoon, evening, and at night. While I initially thought that the device was learning my usage patterns and would show me some useful information after a while, it didn’t.
Each day for the past week, it has simply shown me a shortcut to open YouTube Shorts, some exercises to do, and the weather, and sometimes only the latter and nothing else.
What is useful, though, is that it automatically shows you match scores if it involves a team you follow, the data for which it likely fetches from Google. That’s the only useful information I saw the Now Bar showing.
Aside from that, One UI 7 has neater UI elements as well as smoother animations. Samsung took things further by adding granular control for the animation tuning, which is something enthusiasts would like, even if it’s not useful for an average consumer.
There are a couple of new gaming features, too, such as a revamped gaming toolbar, which you can access by swiping from the EDGE of the screen while playing games. You can even customise the settings per game, such as the frame rate a particular game can reach, a profile for that game, and more.
Further, AI is handled by Google Gemini, which now has extensions for Samsung’s apps. This makes the device exceptional at handling tasks you give it through the AI assistant. It seamlessly handles them without any issues. Moreover, it makes it easier for those users who use Bixby to switch to Gemini if they want a tighter AI integration within the system when giving voice commands. That’s because Google Assistant couldn’t handle tasks with Samsung’s apps, while Google’s Gemini can now do that.
The new quick panel has been designed thoughtfully to utilise space properly. It might require getting used to the separate notifications and quick panel but if you don’t plan on using it, Samsung does offer an option to switch back to the classic style where both are combined. The only thing I didn’t like about the quick settings panel is that it accidentally toggled settings such as location on/off, battery saver on/off, etc.. At the same time, I tried to swipe right to get to the notifications panel, where I felt Samsung could improve the swipe sensitivity.
There were no major bugs during our review period of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the experience was quite stable. The apps were quick to open while the higher RAM definitely helped in multitasking. The settings App now also has natural language support for search, which means you can type “improve battery” and have the phone show you some battery-related settings you can customise.
The new iconography across the system, such as the new battery icon, better suited the modern aesthetic and was a much-required change. Overall, we feel One UI 7 is a step in the right direction. It not only makes Samsung’s smartphones feel faster and more fluid but also makes them look more refined.
The device comes with some bloatware, such as some third-party apps. It comes pre-installed with Meta’s apps like Facebook, Meta app installer, Meta app manager, and Meta service, all of which can be disabled.
Connectivity performance of the handset remained optimum, including that of Wi-Fi, 5G, GPS, and Bluetooth.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S25 uses the same 4000mAh cell as the S24 and the same charging speed as well, at 25 watts. It also supports wireless charging, which is not as useful due to the painfully slow speeds. Even the wired charging speed isn’t the best at this price point as it easily takes the device more than an hour to charge from 0 to 100 percent.
The battery life is quite decent for a battery this size. It can give you a full day of use with moderate performance, such as scrolling through social media apps like X and Instagram, listening to music, taking some calls, chatting, and watching videos. If you opt for a heavier use case, such as navigation and gaming, then you might need to top it up before the day ends.
Further, if you want to save battery life, keep the Always-on display turned on without the wallpaper or completely turned off for even better backup. Even with the wallpaper-enabled AOD and more than half the time on 5G, we could get the device to touch the 6-hour screen-on time mark, which is slightly better than last year’s S24. When you have these settings turned off or if you are mostly on Wi-Fi, you could easily cross the 6-hour mark in certain scenarios.
Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S25 uses the same set of cameras as last year’s S24, and in our use, the experience hasn’t been disappointing at all. Samsung is blindly following the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach with most of the specs of the S25, and in terms of optics, we’d say it works, but not for long. As more devices at this price point come packed with excellent sensors, like the Oppo Find X8 and the Vivo X200, Samsung will have to upgrade the camera hardware ultimately.
We have also talked about the device’s cameras in detail so you’d want to check it out. In short, the S25 cameras do well in most lighting conditions but could be better regarding the detailing in the ultra-wide angle shots. The shots pack a punch when it comes to colours and also when clicking in low light.
Furthermore, Samsung also has a redesigned camera app with easier-to-access settings on the main screen. There’s also a new Filter section where you can customise aspects of the image, such as strength of the filter, colour temperature, contrast, saturation, and film grain, which is somewhat similar to what Apple offers with its ‘Tones’ menu in the camera app.
Motorola is set to expand its foldable lineup later this year and we already have our first look at what’s to come. The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders have been leaked ahead of the device’s launch which show a design similar to the previous generations of the Razr Ultra foldable phones.
Motorola Razr 60 Ultra renders were leaked by Android Headlines and as per these, we’re looking more or less at the same design as last year’s Razr 50 Ultra. With this new Razr, you get glossy rails, which are likely aluminum along with two cameras on the cover display which are surrounded by the panel itself. This panel is the same 4-inch AMOLED panel we have seen in the past.
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra give us a look at the dark green shade of the handset with a faux leather finish. Internally, it will again get the same 6.9-inch foldable display as its predecessors. The device will likely employ the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, along with a 4000mAh battery as well.
No other specs of the handset have leaked so far. The publication says that the device is slated to launch “very, very soon” but didn’t cite an exact timeline. Moreover, this device will arrive in the US as the Razr+ 2025 same as every year. Considering Motorola has launched the Razr 40 Ultra and 50 Ultra in India, the Razr 60 Ultra should also arrive in the country.
Back in September last year, the company debuted the vanilla Razr 50 in India. The Razr 50 sports a 6.9-inch (2640×1080 pixels) FlexView FHD+ LTPO AMOLED Display which supports 10-120Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+, 120% DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2600 nits peak brightness, and Dolby Vision. At the front, it gets a 3.6-inch (1066 x 1056 pixels resolution) QuickView LTPS AMOLED cover display which gets 90Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1700 nits peak brightness, along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
Simple Energy, the Bangalore-based EV and clean energy start-up founded in 2019, will expand to more markets later this year. The company CEO told The Mobile Indian in an interview that Simple Energy will expand to North India in April 2025, bringing its electric scooters to the North part of India.
Suhas Rajkumar, Founder and CEO, Simple Energy, said to The Mobile Indian, “From April 2025, we’ll be expanding to North India, catering to customers in states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and more.” “We are currently covering the South Belt and starting April 2025, we’ll be opening our stores in North India,” he added.
He further noted that expansion to markets in the East, such as Kolkata and Bihar, will take place later in August this year. As for category expansion to bikes, Rajkumar declined the idea and said that it would stick to electric scooters for now, even though the expansion to electric bikes isn’t the most difficult for the brand.
Simple Energy today debuted its Simple ONE Gen 1.5 electric scooter with an ex-showroom price of ₹1.66 lakhs. The Gen 1.5 update introduces multiple software improvements such as App Integration, Navigation, Updated Ride Modes, Park Assist, OTA Updates, Regenerative Braking, Trip History & Statistics, Customizable Dash Themes, Find My Vehicle Feature, USB Charging Port, Auto Brightness, and Tones / Sound.
The Simple ONE Gen 1.5 retains key features from Gen 1, such as rapid acceleration from 0-40 km/h in 2.77 seconds and 30+ litres of under-seat storage. The company has introduced advanced smart tech and connectivity features, including an app integration that provides real-time data, remote access, and ride statistics to the users. Alongside this, advanced features like regenerative braking for improved efficiency, rapid brake and Tire Pressure Monitoring System adds strength to the vehicle’s safety and ride control.
Urban Stella and Urban Onyx smartwatches have been launched, both designed exclusively for women. The Urban Stella comes with sapphire-coated diamond-cut bezels, premium gold metallic strap, and a modern design. On the other hand, Onyx boasts of a gold and black scheme with premium gold metallic body and complimentary black metal strap.
Urban Stella, Urban Onyx: Price, Availability
The URBAN Stella and Onyx smartwatches are available at a limited period introductory launch price starting from Rs 3,499. Available across all leading retail outlets and brand website gourban.in, both the smart watches come with a 1-year warranty and exclusive launch offers.
Urban Stella, Urban Onyx: Features
The diamond-cut bezel, faux diamond-studded design, and rotating crown of the Urban Stella create a jewellery-like appeal. It gets a 1.2” Super AMOLED Display with high contrast Always-on mode. It gets a built-in hydration alert, sleep monitoring, stress and Female Health Tracking.
Key Features of URBAN Stella:
1.2” Super AMOLED Display with 1000 nits brightness
Diamond-cut bezel & premium golden metal strap
Multi-functional rotating crown
Female Health Tracking & Breathe Mode for holistic wellness
As for the URBAN Onyx, it sports a gold metallic body and complimentary black metal strap. It features a stunning 1.32” Super AMOLED Display with 1000 nits peak brightness, and boasts multiple sports modes, heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and a female health tracker.
Key Features of URBAN Onyx:
1.32” Super AMOLED Display with Always-on feature, 1000 Nits peak brightness
AI Voice Assistant for seamless connectivity
Advanced health Sensors for HR, BP, SpO2 & Sleep Monitoring
Multiple sports modes to track every activity
BT Calling with premium speaker & mic
Weather alerts, alarms & notifications
Colours available: Metallic Black, Rose Gold & Black, Rose Gold & Black With Gold Clip
Samsung could seemingly release the Galaxy S26 series with a ‘Monster battery’ according to a latest report which states that the Korean smartphone manufacturer might finally be willing to adopt the latest battery tech which Chinese brands have shifted to for their flagships.
As per an FNNews report, the Galaxy S26 series may pack a huge 6000mAh – 7000mAh battery that will use the silicon-carbon technology. Silicon can store up to 10 times more lithium than the graphite traditionally used in lithium-ion batteries. In other words, this means that silicon-carbon batteries can house significantly higher energy density, meaning smaller batteries can pack a bigger punch.
In practical terms, this means smartphones can offer significantly longer battery life, or maintain current battery life in a much smaller and lighter form factor. Chinese manufacturers have already switched to this technology for their flagship devices and other premium mid-rangers as well.
Samsung’s battery capacity has remained stagnant for years, especially in their Ultra smartphone, while the vanilla and Plus models have still seen a growth in the battery capacity. Other leakers have corroborated this claim that Samsung will use a bigger battery in all their S-series devices next year which would be a highly welcome upgrade.
Aside from that, Samsung is planning to debut the Galaxy S25 EDGE in Q2 of this year which will essentially be a slim device with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset under the hood, a 3900mAh battery, and a dual rear camera setup with a 200MP primary camera and an ultra-wide angle sensor. However, keep in mind that these are leaks and we are yet to get a official specs sheet from the brand. Samsung has already showcased the design of the smartphone.
