This time round, Samsung made a kind of unlawful transfer, which infected followers left and proper: hey, even Galaxy followers have been displeased with the best way the South Korean large condemned its Cupertino counterpart.
Issues acquired so dangerous that folks ripped Samsung to items after the corporate calls out Apple a number of instances.
Samsung confronted this important backlash after mocking Apple for being gradual to undertake options like customizable app icons and AI integration. Many individuals discovered Samsung’s criticisms hypocritical, given its historical past of emulating Apple’s enterprise methods and product designs, such because the Galaxy Buds Professional 3 resembling AirPods Professional.
Rivalry will not be at all times light.
The general public response was overwhelmingly unfavourable, with critics describing Samsung’s advertising and marketing strategy as each immature and pointless. As my colleague Martin places it:
Samsung didn’t simply attempt however just about managed to emulate Apple’s enterprise mannequin fairly efficiently. At the very least in relation to the Galaxy S collection (though not by way of income).
There is no such factor as an ideal cellphone, an ideal model, or an ideal individual, for that matter. Preserve this in thoughts as we go forward with this text.
Battery and charging: numerous room for enchancment
I will always remember how the Galaxy S24 Extremely was put with one other cellphone in a freezer for a number of days at -7 Fahrenheit (ca. -22 °C).
On this batterytaking (that is the suitable synonym for “breathtaking”, given the context) showdown, the Galaxy S24 Extremely and the opposite cellphone have been positioned within the freezer with 59% cost every.
After 48 hours, the S24 Extremely had depleted its battery totally, whereas the opposite impressively retained 33% cost.
However the actual showstopper? After 5 days within the freezer, the challenger was nonetheless going robust with over 10% battery left. Really exceptional efficiency!Which cellphone we’re speaking about right here? Nicely, it is the Honor Magic 6 Professional!
Issues turned out nice for the Honor Magic 6 Professional!
How is that attainable? That is because of the second-generation silicon-carbon battery within the Magic 6 collection, promising superior efficiency, particularly in low temperatures.
Whereas we’re speaking about batteries, let’s not overlook the lately unveiled OnePlus Ace 3 Professional and its Glacier Battery.
The Ace 3 Professional is powered by a 6,100 mAh battery, which is claimed to dynamically modify the charging forex inside an affordable vary, minimizing the prevalence of useless lithium whereas sustaining the utmost charging present, subsequently guaranteeing a more healthy battery lifespan and quicker charging velocity.
Are you taking notes, Samsung?
Additionally, charging speeds!
Hey, Samsung, I am not making an attempt to say something. I am saying it. Okay, I am not going to say it. As a substitute, I will simply let this sink in:
You get the trace, proper?
No extra excuses for the cameras
The Oppo Discover X7 Extremely is healthier than my devoted digicam! | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
It is necessary what you are photographing with, but it surely’s much more necessary what you are photographing. Sure, folks, I am speaking about issues like topic, composition, idea, lighting, colours, tone, emotion and all the remaining. That is what makes an awesome image, not having gazillion pixels, razor-sharp particulars and 100% right shade tones.
That being stated, it is true that Samsung sells some superb cameras, significantly of their Galaxy S line. The Galaxy S24 Extremely, fox instance, is a beast that will not disappoint you.
Nevertheless, the instances they’re a-changin. It is 2024, and there are various choices to select from – Huawei, OnePlus, Xiaomi: all of them have a factor or two to say about cell images. And so they say it in a transparent, daring, unapologetic voice.
Essential cameras with 1-inch sensors (this interprets to much better low-light capabilities), variable apertures (refined picture management), twin telephoto snappers (additionally packing massive sensors), cutting-edge ultra-wide cameras… When you go down the Far East smartphone rabbit gap, it is shocking how a lot images innovation you are offered with.
For instance, my Oppo Discover X7 Extremely acquired the most effective of my devoted digicam a number of months in the past and made it redundant.
Let the (daring) design rip
The Nothing Telephone (2) is superb! | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
I dig the best way the Galaxy S24 Extremely seems: #sorrynotsorry. Nevertheless, in relation to mid-rangers from Samsung, it is secure to say that they are… properly, a bit too Samsung-esque. There’s nothing unsuitable with constructing a model recognition, however there goes your freedom on the finish of the day.
Why not attempt one thing completely different for a change? Carl Pei‘s Nothing model is the proof that persons are fascinated by odd-looking handsets.
Hail the Nothing Telephone (2)!
Make foldables nice once more
Samsung’s foldables face a fierce competitors. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
We’re just a few days away from the official unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6.
As soon as once more, these are going to be the telephones that almost all of customers will recall whenever you utter the codename “folding cellphone”.
For the way lengthy, although?
How lengthy till OnePlus decides to launch one other foldable? On condition that the OnePlus Open is an absolute favourite of ours right here at PhoneArena (and a success amongst customers), its second model ought to be even higher. “Higher” equates to “higher promoting”. A “higher promoting” OnePlus Open 2 equates to “issues for Samsung”.
Let’s not overlook the upcoming Honor Magic V3 which may become the thinnest foldable cellphone ever! At present, Honor claims that their Magic V2 is the world’s thinnest inward-folding cellphone. It is each thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 at 9.9mm, 231g., so it is fascinating how a lot thinner the V3 can get!
The Xiaomi Combine Fold 4 can be anticipated to be beneath 10 mm when folded. Loopy stuff!
The entire above implies that Samsung ought to attempt for cutting-edge innovation within the foldables race. They’ve to present folks causes to stay with the Galaxy Z line, as a result of the competitors from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Honor is just too tempting.
By no means let success get to your head
Perhaps Samsung is a sufferer of its personal success. Prefer it or not, the Galaxy S24 line turned out to be a success – as I’ve identified earlier than, even individuals who do not usually comply with cell tech that shut acquired all enthusiastic about it.
The Galaxy S24 Extremely is an impressive handset, arms down.
Is it good? No.
That is as a result of Samsung is not good. Not being good will not be a difficulty. The problem is appearing good.
