On February 1st, the company unveiled the Galaxy S23 series, which runs Android 13-based One UI 5.1 out of the box. Starting February 13, Samsung has begun to release the S23 lineup’s exclusive One UI 5.1 software with its older flagship devices including the S22 series.

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Features apart, the Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra users are facing different kinds of issues (via PiunikaWeb) with their smartphones such as battery drain, heating and low power efficiency. Users believe that the situation was better before December 2022 patch, which got worse with January 2023 patch.

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Among consumers, there are discussions that the battery drain and heating issues are generated on models due to chipset maker differences as well as Samsung Foundry. The Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors are manufactured by Samsung Foundry.

Due to inefficient processes, the system on the chip gets affected by battery consumption issues due to thermal management. Since consumers in some countries such as India are quite satisfied with their Galaxy S22 phone’s battery, the issue is mainly reported spotted on Exynos models.

During Exynos 2200’s internal testing, Samsung faced critical thermal throttling due to the chipset’s inefficiency and additionally powerful GPU, which forced it to reduce clock speed by 0.61Ghz. To bring the world’s most powerful GPU, Samsung partnered with AMD and used Xclipse GPU in the Exynos 2200.

Due to Exynos’ heating and Foundry’s production efficiency issues, Samsung turned to Qualcomm and decided to ditch its self-developed SoC from the Galaxy S lineup. This year, the Galaxy S23 series uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset manufactured by TSMC, worldwide.

We hope Samsung will soon fix battery draining and heating issues on the Galaxy S22 devices through a firmware update. Since hardware issues can’t be fixed with even hundreds of firmware updates, they could be reduced or optimized with code changes.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Bugs/Issues Thread: Battery drain, heating, low power efficiency #Samsung #GalaxyS22 @SamsungMobile
Consumers having issues with their S22 can share their concerns/feedback in the comments.

— Sammy Fans (@thesammyfans) January 21, 2023

Updated on March 15

Due to bad battery life, some Galaxy S22 Ultra users are wondering to upgrade to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is setting new records in efficiency. Meanwhile, it’s bad to hear that the company has not yet completely fixed the battery draining issue on the S22 series.

Are my apps that power hungry ? To where I can’t even get 3 hours of SOT, without having to charge. ABSOLUTELY love the phone but considering upgrading to s23 ultra just because of the battery upgrade. Which I can’t even say it’s worth paying the extra 5-600 dollars for that. from S22Ultra

Mar. 11

Samsung started rolling out March 2023 security update to the Galaxy S22 series. And we have noted different feedback from consumers, with some users having better battery efficiency, while some are still complaining about the drainage issue.

Mar. 4

Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos) users continue to report (1, 2) battery drain issues on their smartphones. Hopefully, the March 2023 security update will bring improvements to battery efficiency as part of fixing the issue.

Feb. 23

After upgrading to the One UI 5.1 software, some Galaxy S22 smartphone users are still facing battery draining and low power efficiency issues. Not only the screen on time, but the battery is also getting more consumed while the screen is off, or not in use.

Feb. 14

Reports suggest that the One UI 5.1 update has not fixed Galaxy S22’s battery-draining problems.

Feb. 13

Samsung pushed the major One UI 5.1 update for several Galaxy devices including the S22 series. It’s now expanding to both Exynos and Snapdragon models, worldwide. Hopefully, the One UI 5.1 update will resolve the battery draining and low power efficiency problems.

Feb. 7

Concerns like abnormal battery drain and low power efficiency continue to emerge (1, 2, 3, 4) on the Galaxy S22 series devices. The company has recently pushed the February patch for select Galaxy models, and we hope, it could fix the battery and heating problems.

I have had the Galaxy S22 (Exynos) for almost a year now and my experience has not been completely satisfactory The battery gives me between 2-3 hours of SOT, and the device’s performance has been quite poor. There are frequent lags, the phone gets very hot, and if l’m playing a game (not a heavy game, for example Brawl Stars) while listening to music with the Galaxy Buds Pro, the music cuts out and the experience ends up being very bad. Does anyone else have this problem? Do you think that if a go to the technical service they can give me a solution?

Feb. 5

Two more Galaxy S22 smartphone users reported having battery drain and overheating issues. According to the first affected user, their S22 heats up in general usage (such as WhatsApp, Twitter), however, the device is already delivering bad battery efficiency.

Second user said that they have fully charged the smartphone and the battery drained by 13% without any usage in the meantime. The user speculates that the Always on Display feature is eating battery heavily, however, there seems a software issue.

Jan. 31

A Galaxy S22 smartphone user said on Reddit that Samsung’s authorized service center can just factory reset the device and recommends waiting for a few days since the battery health is good. It looks like processor issues and buggy software is causing the battery drain and overheating issues.

Jan. 30

Samsung released the 2nd January 2023 firmware update Galaxy S22 series in certain regions but the battery drain and overheating issues continue to emerge. Meanwhile, there are different kinds of workarounds, which has the latest entry of turning off “Adaptive Battery” feature.

• Open System Settings >> Battery >> Adaptive preferences >> Turn on “Adaptive Battery”

Jan. 28

A Reddit user @lazykryptonian said that the Galaxy S22’s overheating issue is caused because of the chipset’s design and Samsung foundry problems. Further, they added that “Some are much better than others but there’s no control over getting a decent one vs bad.”

Jan. 27

A Galaxy S22 Ultra user claimed that after restricting background activities of unused apps, the battery consumption is greatly reduced. As per the user, the battery consumption before restricting activities was 10% per hour, which is now 2% per hour. You can also try it as a temporary fix.

Jan. 25

Samsung provides you with tips that will show you how to get the best out of your battery in everyday usage and how to look after your battery. The tips are as follows:

• > Reduce display brightness level
• > Close, disable, or uninstall unused Apps
• > Turn off Always On Display (AOD) or set a schedule
• > Toggle off WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS when not in use
• > Turn on Power saving mode
• > Check your device Signal bars

Jan. 24

Some users reported having overheating issues during video calls, as well as on WhatsApp video calls. And amid battery drain controversy, a Galaxy S22 Ultra user said that his phone’s brightness was fading day by day, which could be because of abnormal battery drain.

Jan. 23

Issues like abnormal battery drain and overheating continue to emerge on the Galaxy S22 series devices, with Exynos models being most affected. Consumers complained that the January patch destroyed battery performance and generated heating issues, even in normal usage.

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Folks over at 91mobiles revealed the design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy F14 smartphone ahead of its possible next week launch. The budget phone could be priced at about INR 15000 in the Indian market and will be available for purchase on Flipkart.com.

Like other Samsung phones, the Galaxy F14 brings volume rockers and a power button on the right side, while the left remains vacant. Other than the two camera sensors, without a bump, there’s an LED flash, as part of making nighttime photography possible.

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Spotted by GSMArena, the official introduction page of the Galaxy A34 smartphone reveals its specifications and features in detail. According to the information, the device features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

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The Galaxy A34 equips MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset that is paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB internal storage. Customers can expand the storage up to 1TB using a micro SD card.

Moreover, the phone features a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 48MP OIS primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 5MP depth camera. Also, it features a 13MP selfie camera. The information further reveals the phone is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

Aside from these, it supports USB Type-C, IP67 water and dust resistance, Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC connectivity. The device offers three Awesome colors, such as Lime, Purple, Silver, and Graphite.

Galaxy A54 hands-on:

Besides the Galaxy A34 specs, the unboxing and hands-on video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is also leaked (by YouTuber Vy Vo Xuan) which talks about some important aspects of the device.

As per the video, the Galaxy A54 box has a double-sided USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool as the only accessories. The video further details the awesome design of the smartphone and its key specifications.

The tipster notes that the phone has wonderful camera quality with advanced camera features, great sound quality, and smooth system performance. The video also shows that the device drives Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software.

You can check the Galaxy A54 unboxing and hands-on video below:

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The device’s battery earned an excellent 142 global score, placing it in the sixth position behind the Honor Magic5 Lite 5G, the Honor x7a, the Oppo Reno6 6G, the Realme GT Neo 2 5G, and the Honor x9a. Nevertheless, it gained the top spot in DXOMARK’s Ultra-premium segment ($800+).

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The Galaxy S23 Ultra, featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy mobile platform outperformed its predecessor Galaxy S22 Ultra of both Snapdragon and Exynos versions as well as all the Apple iPhones available in the market.

Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery Test:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra showed excellent results in DXOMARK autonomy tests. Its battery lasted around 67 hours when used moderately, with less than 2% lost per night on average. When DXOMARK tested the phone outside, it deliver a very good performance.

The test results further mention that the device autonomy was excellent, especially when streaming videos. However, the battery level collapsed when reaching 5%, which could impart the user experience as sometimes, we need to use the phone with a low battery as well.

Moreover, the wired and wireless charging results of the device are average. The phone takes 1 hour and 21 minutes to get charged with wire and 2 hours and 18 minutes when charged wirelessly. Meanwhile, a quick 5 minutes wired charge provides a good 5 hours and 23 minutes battery life.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra performed very well in the DXOMARK battery test. Its discharge currents were very low, which means that the device is well-optimized.

The excellent autonomy and efficiency of the phone, combined with a good charging experience, allowed it to obtain the best score so far for the Ultra-Premium segment.

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As per the tipster chunvn888’s tweet, the Samsung Galaxy Fold5 smartphone features a 50 MP camera similar to its predecessor Galaxy Z Fold4. This means that the company will not bring major camera changes with the next foldable. However, the 50 MP camera is also used on the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S22 Plus smartphones.

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Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 will also use the same 12-megapixel camera but an upgraded version. However, it is not clear what changes or upgrades will be there but it is speculated that it will be larger than the 1/1.76″ unit on its predecessor.

Fold 5: same camera hardware as the S23+ = same camera hardware as the S23+/Fold 4
Flip 5: upgraded 12MP main sensor

— No name (@chunvn8888) March 13, 2023

Some recent reports have also indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold5 will be lighter than its predecessor. Also, it will not have a 200MP camera sensor as it is physically impossible.

Aside from this, Samsung may use the new waterdrop hinge design in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones. Similar to their predecessors, both will feature an IPX8 rating for water resistance, while there’s no upgrade on the dust resistance feature.

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Ahead of the official announcement, the YouTube channel TD Review published an unboxing video of Samsung Galaxy A34 and A54 smartphones. The video showcases what’s in the box, and how the new phones look alongside a quick overview of the user interface.

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The Galaxy A54 looks quite similar to the Galaxy S23 flagship, while the Galaxy A34 brings a conventional notch design, which seems a wrong move. Both devices will come pre-installed with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 and support for up to 4 major OS and 5 years of security updates.

Interestingly, the South Korean tech giant may offer the Galaxy Buds 2 as a pre-order gift (or at a low cost) with the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34. This deal could bring a bit of satisfaction as Samsung has aggressively priced them, which is a “go-ahead nod” for rivals.

Galaxy A is not just a smartphone range but an awesome experience. One of the company’s best-selling Andorid lineups, it’s a complete package in itself. This year, Samsung brings some great pro-grade features along with promising software support to the Galaxy A34 along with the A54.

Last month, Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 flagship lineup for consumers. Since the Galaxy S23 Ultra is setting new records in the Android industry, it’s destroying Apple’s dominance in performance, battery life, and so on. If you don’t want a flagship phone, the A54 is ready to amaze you with its affordability.

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According to the leaked images, Samsung’s upcoming mid-rangers will have support for the 5G network. The Galaxy A34 brings four eye-catching color shades including Lime, Silver, Lavender, and Black. Notably, the Silver color shade looks a lot similar to the Note 10’s Aura Glow color.

Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 Promo #Samsung #GalaxyA54 #GalaxyA34 | Credits – @_snoopytech_ pic.twitter.com/U2NbIhbubF

— Samsung One UI Software Updates #SamsungUnpacked (@SamSWUpdate) March 11, 2023

Coming to the camera department, the Galaxy A34 features a triple rear camera system, and lacks the bump. On the front, the device has an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, a 48-megapixel primary camera, and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. Plus, the phone brings a 13-megapixel camera for selfies.

Look-wise, the Galaxy A34 is designed a lot similarly to the Galaxy S23 flagship without Contour Cut camera arrangement. Meanwhile, the front camera’s conventional waterdrop notch makes it an affordable phone and could be a minus point when it comes to competition.

Read more about upcoming phones:

Samsung Galaxy A54 will get four Android OS, five years of security updates

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According to reliable Samsung source @rquandt, Samsung may not launch the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone this year. The sketchy leak quotes “this year” so it’s also possible that the next FE may see an early 2024 debut if it exists.

“sure doesn’t look like there’ll be an S23 FE this year.” – said @rquandt

Sure doesn't look like there'll be an S23 FE this year.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) March 10, 2023

The source didn’t mention any specific information regarding the possible launch cancellation. However, we believe that Samsung is focussing on the premium segment by reducing additional models from the portfolio.

Pay attention, we have not yet seen any evidence related to the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphone’s existence. Usually, electronic devices such as phones got listed by regional certification authorities prior to release.

Earlier, a tipster claimed that the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone may be introduced in August or September 2023. To maintain costs, the company may reportedly use Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 processor.

The South Korean tech giant seems to be cutting the Galaxy A7x models from its mid-range lineup, starting with the Galaxy A74. Next week, the Galaxy A54 and A34 phones will be launched and there’s no evidence about the A74.

Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 is a great choice if you want a tiny phone with pro-grade camera capabilities and exceptional performance. The device boasts a tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which makes it the fastest in the Android world.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A54 is a great alternative to Chinese flagships if you want great camera capabilities, premium design, and flagship-grade features such as an IP67 rating at affordable pricing.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Official News: Water resistance teased minutes after Nightography

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Several Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra users have been facing connectivity issues with their smartphone’s S-Pen over the past few weeks and also reported the issue through the community. Whenever the S Pen was taken out of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, it randomly disconnected.

Now, users can heave a sigh of relief as Samsung has fixed this problem through a new update of the Air Command app. The Korean tech giant is rolling out an Air Command update through version 7.1.21.0.

The latest update of the Samsung Air Command app enhances stability and performance to provide a better S-Pen experience. In addition, it fixes some issues that users were facing in the previous update.

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Air Command 7.1.21.0 update is mainly released for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphones to improve the S-Pen connectivity. The installation package size of this latest update is 23.39 MB, you can download and install it via Galaxy Store.

Also, you can download it directly from the third-party source link mentioned here but we don’t recommend it. If you receive this update on your smartphone then install it immediately to enjoy the special features of your S-Pen more quickly and easily.

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According to the leak, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 will continue to use the same camera module (primary) as the Galaxy Z Fold4. In addition, the source noted that the HP2 camera installation in the next Fold is impossible, suggesting the sensor’s exclusivity to S23 Ultra throughout the year.

Galaxy Z Fold5 will continue to use the same camera module as Fold4. It is impossible to use HP2.

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) March 10, 2023

The sketchy leak just tells us the Galaxy Z Fold5 could be equal to its sequel in the camera department. However, it’s also reported that the primary camera sensor will remain the same. And the company might bring new Telephoto and ultrawide lenses with the Fold5.

For your info, the Galaxy Z Fold4 uses an ISOCELL GN3 sensor, featuring a 50-megapixel resolution. More key specs of this camera sensor include an f/1.8 aperture, 1.0-micron pixels, and benefits from Dual Pixel PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).

Since the vanilla and Plus Galaxy S23 models don’t have upgraded primary cameras, Samsung did a pretty impressive job by enhancing the algorithm code. We hope, the same will happen with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and the company may amaze fans with software-derived tricks.

On March 16, the Korean tech giant is expected to launch the Galaxy A54 5G smartphone along with the Galaxy A34. For the next-gen foldable phones, we believe, Samsung may pick the August/September 2023 release timeline, continuing its conventional strategy.

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