Last updated: October 28, 2024 12:52 UTC+01:00
So far, we’ve heard a lot of great things about the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, from its overall improved design to the incredible performance levels enabled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
Unfortunately, not everything is rosy, with Samsung reportedly having to cut some costs to offset increased spending on AI, memory, and chips. One of the areas affected is the display.
Samsung to use M13 material in Galaxy S25 Ultra AMOLED
Samsung will use M13-generation OLED material for the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s display instead of the superior M14 solution, confirmed DSCC CEO Ross Young (via @DSCCRoss) Cooperating with Samsung’s material suppliers.
Samsung Display already manufactures OLED panels based on M14 material for devices such as the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, but the Samsung MX (Mobile Experience) division will benefit from this advanced display technology for cost-cutting reasons. You can’t.
Samsung is already investing more in the latest chips, more memory, and everything else related to generative AI, and unfortunately, by skipping the screen upgrade, the company is cutting back on those high costs. They are reportedly trying to offset some of that. The price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip alone is said to be nearly 21% higher.
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So what does the Galaxy S25 Ultra lose by adopting an M13-based AMOLED display instead of the M14? CEO Ross Young says the M14 generation’s screens will be 20 to 30 times more efficient than the M13’s. % and has a long lifespan. The M14 panel is also said to be bright.
Meanwhile, other sources say that the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s screen is better than the S24 Ultra’s. Hours before @DSCCross announced the news about the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s M13 panel. @UniverseIce He believes that the M14 material will be used in Ultra phones because the phone’s screen will be brighter and the viewing angle and screen color accuracy will be better, apart from bringing other improvements. he claimed.
Nevertheless, from what we hear, the South Korean tech giant plans to skip the M14 upgrade next year. Samsung will likely announce the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, in January or February. More details about the display technology and other specifications should be revealed in the coming months. stay tuned.
