Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S25 series next month, according to leaks, but the launch timeline isn’t the only thing leaks have revealed. Leaks have also given us almost everything else the Galaxy S25 series could sport, and here we compare the upgrades one can expect from the devices over their predecessors — the Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Expected Upgrades

As usual, the Galaxy S25 series will consist of three models, including the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Out of these, the Ultra model is expected to bring some upgrades over the Galaxy S24 Ultra. This includes a revamped design with rounded corners, a completely flat frame, and thicker camera rings on the back, just like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The camera placement, S-Pen slot, port, speakers, and button positioning remain identical to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, according to the leaked renders.

Coming to the specs, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to sport a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x panel with dynamic Refresh Rate from 1Hz till 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Eye comfort shield, and up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. Further, there will be an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Corning Gorilla Armor protects this panel. This panel is identical to the S24 Ultra panel, but with rounded corners, the overall look of the display would change drastically.

The Processor will be upgraded to the Snapdragon 8 Elite as per leaks, paired with up to 16GB RAM which is higher compared to Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 12GB RAM. The storage variants would remain identical, including 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB options. The battery and charging speeds are also expected to remain the same as before, which is 5000mAh with 45W fast charging. It’s disappointing considering brands are moving towards silicon-carbon batteries, but Samsung is sticking to the old technology with a much smaller battery cell than competitors.

As for cameras, the primary sensor would remain identical at 200MP with f/1.7 aperture. The ultra-wide angle sensor should upgrade from 12MP to 50MP, while the two telephoto Sensors could stay the same as S24 Ultra’s: a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x Optical Zoom support, OIS, f/3.4 Aperture and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom support, OIS and f/2.4 aperture. In addition, there should be a 12MP front sensor with an f/2.2 Aperture for selfies and video calls. As you can see, not a lot of camera upgrades are expected.

Other features, such as 7 major Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, S-Pen support, IP68-rated water and dust resistant S-Pen and device will also be the same. Connectivity options on the device may include UWB support, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi Direct.

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Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+: Expected Upgrades

The Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+ are expected to be a lot similar to their predecessors in terms of specifications, except for two areas, including the upgraded Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset and 12GB of RAM in base models instead of 8GB. Aside from that, the display panels, cameras, battery capacities, and charging speeds will be the same as Galaxy S24 and the S24+.

In terms of design, the bezels around the display could be made thinner but there’s no confirmation for that. On the basis of leaked renders, while the form factor will remain the same, the cameras on the back will have thicker rings, same as the Ultra. One can expect most upgrades in the Ultra model while the Plus and Vanilla devices will mainly have internal changes.

A trio of Nothing phones are getting the Circle to Search feature by Google. The list includes the Nothing Phone (2), Phone (2a), and the Phone (2a) Plus. Circle to Search first debuted on the Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones and has eventually expanded to smartphones from other brands such as Xiaomi, Tecno, Vivo, Oppo, OnePlus, and more.

As announced via a Nothing community post, Nothing phones are getting the Circle to Search feature on Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15. The company adds that Phone (2), Phone (2a), and Phone (2a) Plus have got the feature after passing additional testing. Note that your Nothing device should be running Android 15 to support the feature. To be specific, you are required to be on the following builds to use Circle to Search:

• Phone (2): Pong-V3.0-241207-0124
• Phone (2a): Pacman-V3.0-241210-2057
• Phone (2a) Plus: PacmanPro-V3.0-241126-1448 (Beta build)

While the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (2) have already received stable Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15, the Phone (2a) Plus is still running the beta. In note at the bottom of the post shared by Nothing, the company adds, “Other Nothing smartphones (including Phone (2a) sold in Japan) will support Circle to Search after upgrading to the upcoming NOS 3.0 builds in the future.”

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This should mean that CMF Phone 1 should also receive the feature soon. Even though it’s running on Android 15, the feature isn’t available on the device as of yet.

To recall, if a user is using the three-button navigation system, they can long press on the home button, and circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap anything on the screen to see helpful, high-quality search results with Circle to Search. If they are using the gesture navigation system, they’ll have to tap and hold on the navigation bar.

And depending on a user‘s location, for certain searches, generative AI-powered overviews can provide helpful information and context pulled together from across the web, and users can ask more complex and nuanced questions.

OnePlus Ace 5 series has been launched in China, including the Ace 5 and the Ace 5 Pro. The major differences between the two lie in the Chipset and battery department, while the rest of the specifications of the two remain similar. The OnePlus Ace 5 is also expected to debut in India as the OnePlus 13R but with a nerfed battery and upgraded cameras over the Chinese model.

OnePlus Ace 5: Price, Specs

The OnePlus Ace 5 is available in multiple variants, with the base 12GB + 256GB version starting from CNY 2,299 (approx Rs 26,800), and goes up to CNY 3,499 (approx Rs 40,800) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB variant.

The OnePlus Ace 5 sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED Display with a 1.5K Resolution (2780 x 1264 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and 93.9% screen-to-body ratio. The panel is protected with Oppo crystal shield glass. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC powers the device with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

Additionally, the OnePlus Ace 5 has a triple camera setup at the rear including a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX906 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP f/2.2 IMX355 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 OmniVision OV02B macro camera. On the front, there is a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX480 sensor for selfies and video calls.

It is backed by a 6415mAh battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC wired charging. Connectivity options include 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, and USB-C for charging. Further, it runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Lastly, it equips stereo speakers, is IP65 rated, and gets an X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor.

The Ace 5 could debut in India as OnePlus 13R with an identical display and chipset. However, it could have a smaller 6000mAh battery but could have a superior camera setup where it may replace the macro sensor with a 50MP telephoto sensor.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro: Price, Specs

The Ace 5 Pro is also available in multiple variants, with the base 12GB + 256GB model starting from CNY 3,399 (approx Rs 39,600), going up to CNY 4,699 (approx Rs 54,800) for the top-end 16GB + 1TB trim.

The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED Display with a 1.5K Resolution (2780 x 1264 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 4500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, and 93.9% screen-to-body ratio. The panel is protected with Oppo Crystal Shield glass. The Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC powers the device with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.

Additionally, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro has a triple camera setup at the rear including a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX906 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP f/2.2 Sony IMX355 ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP f/2.4 Sony IMX480 sensor for selfies and video calls.

It is backed by a 6100mAh battery that supports 100W SuperVOOC wired charging. Connectivity options include 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, and USB-C for charging. Further, it runs on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15. Lastly, it equips stereo speakers, is IP65 rated, and packs an X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor.

Update 27/12/2024: Lava has unveiled the design of the device, and has also revealed that it is the Lava Yuva 2 5G. It will be available in Marble Black and Marble White shades at a retail outlet near you. The release date, specs, and price of the device are yet to be revealed.

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Lava has begun teasing a new smartphone with LEDs on the back, likely inspired by Nothing’s devices who have these LEDs as the USP. While the details of the handset are under wraps, Lava has teased the design of the device through a teaser video with a key camera detail.

Lava posted the teaser video and a teaser image on X, showing the rear side of the device. The device could be seen with a dual-camera setup, including the 50MP AI Camera branding. This confirms the specifications of the primary camera. The front of the device was also shown for a brief second with a punch-hole design for the selfie sensor.

The second teaser was posted with the caption “Coming soon to steal the ‘spotlight'” further confirming that the device will have LEDs on the back, within the camera module. The LEDs are arranged uniquely around the camera sensor and the flash, with a dotted pattern on two sides.

There’s no word on when the device will launch, but it should arrive sometime during January, alongside the plethora of other devices from different brands.

The company recently debuted the Lava Blaze Duo 5G. The new device by Lava lies in the budget segment with the standout feature being the secondary AMOLED Display on the back of the phone. The Lava Blaze Duo 5G sports a 6.67-inch FHD+ resolution curved AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz Refresh Rate.

The display comes with 1.07 billion color depth, Widevine L1, and supports HDR 10+. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7025 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. For optics, the Lava Blaze Duo 5G packs a dual-rear camera unit, headlined by a 64-megapixel Sony primary lens with OIS, accompanied by a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor. For selfies, it features a 16-megapixel sensor at the front.