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Power of Galaxy S25 Ultra showcased in Call of Duty tournament

Are flagship phones overpriced? Why midrange smartphones are getting better

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Joel Joseph
February 06, 2025

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In today's newsletter, I bring news about some impressive performance tests and upcoming releases. We've got the S25 Ultra proving its gaming chops in a pro tournament, Xiaomi building hype for their Ultra flagship, and Google sweetening the Pixel 9a deal with free services.

Meanwhile, we're getting more GTA 6 details and asking some tough questions about phone pricing.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

Read on for all the details!

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is currently one of the most capable mainstream Android flagships on the market, thanks to the ‘For Galaxy’ tuned Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

It also packs a 40% larger and redesigned heat sink for better sustained performance. Like many other mainstream smartphone brands, Samsung is also emphasizing the performance capability of their latest flagships this year.

So, games and the gaming experience had to enter the official conversation. And here we are: Samsung hosted the third #PlayGalaxy Cup in San Francisco. Pro gamers put the Galaxy S25 Ultra to the test with Call of Duty: Mobile.

Read on to find out.

Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra soon.

But just ahead of their announcement, the company has begun the pre-reservations of its upcoming photography focused flagship smartphone in its home market of China.

Google‘s upcoming budget Pixel smartphone is once again spotted in a leak.

But rather than revealing some previously unknown specifications or features, the latest report has uncovered some perks that you might be getting by buying the Pixel 9a.

There is no doubt about Rockstar’s next Grand Theft Auto game being the most hyped video game launch of all time.

From various leaks, rumors, memes, and much more, GTA 6 has a massive following even before its launch.

So here’s everything we know about this upcoming blockbuster game.

The once clear distinction between flagship devices with cutting-edge technology and budget phones with basic functionality has blurred.

Flagship prices continue to climb, while budget phones have made impressive strides in performance and features. Why are flagships so expensive, and how have budget options become so good?

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