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What’s New with Galaxy? Meet The S25

A few days ago, Samsung released their newest flagship line-up for 2025, the Galaxy S25 series, mainly building upon the foundation laid by the S24 series as leaders when it comes to AI on smartphones. In this article, I’ll walk you through the main differences between the base model Galaxy S25 and its predecessor, the S24, let’s look at the two.

Design and Display

First and foremost, the S25 maintains a design language similar to the S24, with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display and 120Hz refresh rate. While it literally looks the same as it’s predecessor, Samsung has actually made subtle refinements: the S25 is slightly lighter and thinner (it’s the same thing every year ), but we might say that this enhances its ergonomics. The bezels have been slimmed down as well, and that’s just about it. Additionally, the S25 introduces what they called the “ProScaler” feature, which uses AI to upscale lower-resolution content, making images and videos appear sharper.

Performance

The S25 is powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor (8 Gen 4 that was rebranded), and it has a 37% faster CPU, a 30% faster GPU, and 40% improvement in AI performance compared to the S24’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but what do we know, they’re just numbers. This upgrade means smoother multitasking, enhanced gaming experience, and more efficient power consumption.

Camera

The camera is the same, nothing really changed, so it has a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens. Now, while the hardware is unchanged, Samsung has introduced the “ProVisual Engine” which enhances image processing for better dynamic range, reduced noise, and sharper details, especially under low-light conditions. They also added 10-bit HDR video recording which offers richer colours and more detailed footage.

Battery and Charging

Again, nothing changed, both models have a 4,000mAh battery. But thanks to the efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, we can expect an improvement in battery life on the S25. Charging capabilities remain the same, with 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

Software and AI Features

Now, one of the standout features of the S25 is its enhanced AI integration which will probably come to the S24 at some point. Building upon the foundation laid by the S24, the S25 introduces new features like AI Select, which offers smarter interactions with content that’s on your screen, and Cross-App Actions, which allows users to complete multi step tasks across apps with a single command to the assistant. The last key ones are the Now Brief and Now Bar tools which provide daily summaries and live updates directly on the lock screen.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy S25 is priced starting at $799.99, maintaining the same entry point as the S24. Pre-orders are currently open, with the official release date being February 7th.

Comparison Table: Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S24

FeatureGalaxy S25Galaxy S24
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Gen 3
Display6.2″ AMOLED, 120Hz6.2″ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP + 12MP + 10MP50MP + 12MP + 10MP
AI FeaturesProScaler, AI Select, Now BarBasic AI integration
Battery4,000mAh4,000mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless
Starting Price$799.99$799.99

Conclusion

So while the Galaxy S25 isn’t a huge jump from the S24, it offers meaningful upgrades in performance and AI capabilities. If you’re using an older device or prioritise the latest features and improvements, the S25 is a good choice. However, S24 owners might find the changes not really enticing and should probably wait for a more substantial upgrade in future models.

Stay tuned for upcoming articles on the new features of the Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra models.

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What’s Blackwell Architecture: Let’s Look at The New RTX 5070

An image of the NVIDIA RTX Blackwell GPU presentation slide, showcasing specifications including 92 billion transistors, G7 memory, 1.8 TB/s memory bandwidth, 4,000 AI TOPS (3x Ada), 380 RT TFLOPS (2x Ada), 125 Shader TFLOPS (1.5x Ada), and an AI-Management Processor.

NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series has officially arrived and was announced by NVIDIA’s CEO, Jensen Huang, and what’s turning heads is the new RTX 5070 which is claimed to deliver identical performance levels comparable to the flagship RTX 4090, all at a fraction of the cost.

The RTX 5070’s Specifications

Built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, the RTX 5070 features:

  • CUDA Cores: 6,144 cores that handle parallel processing tasks efficiently.
  • Memory: 12GB of GDDR7 memory, offering increased bandwidth and energy efficiency.
  • Tensor Cores: 5th-generation cores delivering significant AI performance gains, essential for AI-driven tasks.
  • Ray Tracing Cores: 4th-generation cores providing exceptional real-time ray tracing capabilities.
  • Clock Speeds: A base clock of 2.16 GHz, boosting up to 2.51 GHz for demanding applications.
  • Power Consumption: A TDP of 250W, significantly lower than the RTX 4090’s 450W, enhancing energy efficiency.

These specifications lay a solid foundation, but, like anything else made within the past few months, it’s the AI driven features that propel the RTX 5070 to compete with higher-tier GPUs.

DLSS 4: Revolutionizing Frame Generation

The main component of the RTX 5070’s performance is DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling). This technology utilises AI to upscale lower-resolution images in real-time, producing high-resolution visuals without the corresponding performance hit, and the internet’s response to this part of it’s performance hasn’t been pleasant.

DLSS 4 introduces what is called Multi-Frame Generation, capable of generating up to three additional frames for each traditionally rendered frame. This results in significantly higher frame rates and smoother gameplay experiences. So, by relying on AI to predict and create these frames, the GPU reduces the workload on traditional rendering pipelines, allowing it to achieve performance levels “similar” to the RTX 4090 in supported games.

Neural Rendering: Enhancing Visual Fidelity

NVIDIA’s advancements in neural rendering further contribute to the RTX 5070’s prowess. By integrating AI at various stages of the graphics pipeline, the GPU can enhance textures, improve lighting effects, and render more realistic environments. This AI-driven approach allows for higher-quality visuals without necessitating increased computational resources, effectively optimizing performance.

RTX 5070 vs. RTX 4090

Now, in practical scenarios, the RTX 5070’s AI capabilities enable it to deliver performance comparable to the RTX 4090 in games that support DLSS 4. For example, in some graphically demanding games, the RTX 5070 achieves frame rates similar to the RTX 4090, all because of its advanced AI-driven frame generation. However, in applications relying solely on raw computational power, so without the AI optimisation, the RTX 4090 maintains a performance advantage due to its superior hardware, duh.

Conclusion

To finish, NVIDIA’s RTX 5070 is more than just a new GPU; it’s a testament to the transformative power of AI in terms of graphics processing. So by harnessing advanced AI features like their DLSS 4 and neural rendering, the RTX 5070 delivers performance that challenges the higher-end models, all while maintaining energy efficiency and affordability.