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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: Display Comparison
With the launch of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung set with more powerful display features than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the new display feature in Samsung’s smartphone lineup. It brings a slightly upgraded display to offer improved visual quality.
Due to the design change and thinner bezels, Samsung fit a slightly larger display to the Galaxy S25 Ultra – measuring 6.9 inches instead of 6.8 inches.
On paper, the latest Ultra phone features a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2600 nits, and a 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, the device feels a bit more compact in the hand compared to the outgoing model.
Compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the new Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts of the new and improved Gorilla Armor 2 display protection. Corning says it offers higher wear resistance and better anti-reflective properties.
On paper, the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra pack the same brightness of 2600 nits. However, in reality, AhmedQwaider underlined the differences between the display panels of the S25 Ultra and S24 Ultra. You can see the image below.
Thanks to advanced, efficient AI image processing with ProScaler, the actual experience of the S25 Ultra screen is excellent. ProScaler incorporates custom technology with Samsung’s Mobile Digital Natural Image Engine (mDNIe) embedded within the processor using Galaxy IP to achieve up to 40% improvement in display image scaling quality while enabling greater display power efficiency.
“ProScaler enhances resolution by using advanced AI algorithm processing to deliver a viewing experience in high definition without having to adjust the display settings,” Samsung says.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: Display Comparison
| Specifications | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Type | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Size | 6.9-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Resolutions | 3120 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Pack boringness | 2600nits | 2600nits |
| Protection | Gorilla Armor 2 | Gorilla Armor 2 |
Compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 6.9″ panel and a reduced bezel, Image quality has also significantly improved thanks to upgraded AP, improved Galaxy AI, and a more powerful camera.
Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE. The One UI 8 Watch update is based on the Wear OS 6.
Note that the stable One UI 8 Watch update is currently available only to Galaxy Watch 4 users in South Korea. The company has not yet provided a timeline for when this update will be available in the global market.
However, the Galaxy Watch 5 LTE is already receiving the One UI 8 Watch update in India. Given the pace of the One UI 8 update rollout, it shouldn’t be long before it becomes widely available.
Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Watch 5 LTE users can identify the latest software via the PDA build version ending with JYK4 and DYK4, respectively. The firmware also carries the October 2025 security patch. The stable update unlocks even better performance, power efficiency, and stability.
One UI 8 Watch brings a completely new tile system that improves accessibility. This update also optimizes overall performance and battery efficiency with app updates. You can look forward to a whole new world of smartwatch ventures.
To download the update, check for software updates. Your watch may already have an OTA update pending for your approval. Press the download and install button.
Samsung recently rolled out the latest One UI 8.5 beta build for the latest Galaxy flagship smartphones. The new One UI 8.5 beta version brings some changes and improvements, giving users an early taste of the new software. Additionally, One UI 8.5 includes a redesigned YouTube card for the Now Brief.
With One UI 8, the “YouTube card” in the “Now Brief” recommendation for watching show videos vertically as a list can only show two videos.
Now, with One UI 8.5, the YouTube card in “Now Brief,” which shows recommendations horizontally in a carousel that you can swipe through, now shows up to ten videos, along with larger feature images for each video.
If YouTube videos aren’t showing on your Now Brief feed, you can navigate to and open Settings, then tap Galaxy AI, and then tap Now Brief. Then, tap Content to include and enable the YouTube switch. When you’re finished, tap Back.
Earlier this week, Samsung launched the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series. Soon, the company may expand the beta program to phones in the Galaxy Z lineup and older Galaxy S series devices.
The One UI 8.5 beta update makes Galaxy AI image creation easier, improves device connectivity, improves Smart Quick Share, lock screen, and weather tools, enhances Samsung Health insights, strengthens security, enhances battery management, improves accessibility, adds upgrade reminders, and more.
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Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7 models receive December 2025 security update, next could be One UI 8.5 Beta
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 smartphones, which installs the December 2025 security patch update to improve system security and stability. According to reports, the update is already live for users in Korea, and the company will soon release it in other countries as well.
The December 2025 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphones has arrived with One UI build versions F966NKSS6AYKE and F766NKSS6AYKE. This is an initial rollout, so it may take a few hours or days to reach all models.
The December 2025 security patch fixes 57 security vulnerabilities present in the previous version of the OS.
Notably, this update is based on Android 16 and One UI 8. And the device is eligible for One UI 8.5 beta based on Android 16. On December 08, Samsung opened the beta program for the next version of One UI 8.5 only to the Galaxy S25 series. Plus, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 will be the next devices in line.
Although the exact release date hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s expected to be released sometime in December 2025. The company plans to begin the stable rollout of One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series next year. More users will receive the update shortly afterward.
So, if you are using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 smartphone, install the latest security update now to make your device ready for future updates. The next update could be One UI 8.5 Beta.
To manually check for security updates, go to your phone’s settings. At the bottom, you’ll find the Software Update section; simply open it. In the submenu, if your device receives a new OTA update, you’ll need to tap the Download and Install button.
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