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launch Status
announced Date
2025, March 02
2024, October 07
launch Date
2025, March 10
2024, October 25
system
os
Android 15, One UI 7
Android 14
chipset
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global, Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM
MediaTek Helio G99
cpu
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global, Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAM
Octa-Core (2.2GHz + 2.0GHz)
gpu
Mali-G68 MP5 - Global, Mali-G68 - LATAM
Mali-G57 MC2
UI
One UI 7
One UI 6.1
display
screen
Type: Super AMOLED, 16M colors
Super AMOLED
size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches (169.1mm)
resolution
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
protector
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
screen To Body Ratio
86.7%
85%
refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
extra Features
Always-On display
Always-on display, Eye Comfort Shield
main Camera
back
50MP (f/1.8) + 8MP (f/2.2) + 2MP (f/2.4)
50 MP (f/1.8, Wide, PDAF), 5 MP (f/2.2, Ultra-wide), 2 MP (f/2.4, Depth)
video
UHD 4K @30fps, 480fps @HD (Slow Motion), 240fps @HD
FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps
features
OIS, Digital Zoom up to 10x, LED Flash
HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom (Up to 10x), LED Flash
front Camera
selfie
13MP (f/2.2)
13 MP (f/2.0, Wide)
video
UHD 4K @30fps
FHD (1920 x 1080) @30fps
features
HDR
AI Beauty Mode, Portrait Mode
build
dimensions
164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
weight
200g
200g
sim
Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM + Hybrid SIM/MicroSD)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Hybrid Slot)
network
technology
2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2GBands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3GBands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4GBands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5GBands
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N66(AWS-3), N77(3700), N78(3500)
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
connectivity
bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
nfc
Yes
Yes
positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
radio
No
No
usb
USB Type-C 2.o, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
wlan
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
device Memory
card Slot
MicroSD (up to 2TB) (uses shared SIM slot)
microSD (Up to 1.5TB, Hybrid Slot)
internal
128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM
128GB + 4GB RAM, 128GB + 6GB RAM, 128GB + 8GB RAM, 256GB + 4GB RAM, 256GB + 6GB RAM, 256GB + 8GB RAM
audio
3.5Mm Jack
No
No
loudspeaker
Yes
Yes (Single Speaker)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Support (via Bluetooth)
colors
available
Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green
battery
charging
25W Fast Charging
25W Fast Charging
type
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
extra Features
sensors
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor (side-mounted), Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
biometric
Fingerprint (side-mounted), Face Unlock
Side-mounted fingerprint Sensor, Face Unlock
Samsung Pay
AI-based Performance Optimization
IP67 Water/Dust Resistance
Secure Folder, Samsung Knox Security
price
Price in USD
$289.99
$174.99
Price in EURO
€275.00
€172.50
Price in India
₹22,979.00
₹16,999.00
Price in Pakistan
Rs 84,999.00
Rs 61,999.00
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