Samsung just announced its latest flagship S25 series, both in India and globally. While everyone had their eyes on whether Samsung would launch the S25 Slim at the Galaxy Unpacked January 2025 Event, no one imagined that there wouldn’t be a Slim model but rather an Edge model. Samsung showcased the S25 Edge, which essentially replaces the Slim model, during the event.

Those who saw the images floating all over the internet were quite surprised, as the design was nothing like what OnLeaks had shared in his leak. Even the name turned out to be different. But that’s not all, Samsung’s addition of the Edge variant to its S25 series introduces a design that differs from the rest of the smartphones in the lineup.

When I first saw the image of it, I felt like I had seen it somewhere before. And then it hit me, it looks strikingly similar to the Oppo K12x (China), AKA the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite. If you look at the comparison below, the Galaxy S25 Edge is on the left, and the Nord CE 4 Lite is on the right. While the S25 Edge has a single flash, the Nord CE 4 Lite features a dual-flash setup. Both smartphones sport a rear dual-camera layout neatly placed in a pill-shaped deco.

The silver colour of the S25 Edge also seems reminiscent of the Nord CE 4 Lite. Although Samsung briefly showcased the device at the Unpacked event, not much detail was revealed. However, an earlier Geekbench listing revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset would power it. Interestingly, that listing showed the device’s underpowered multicore performance for some reason.
It’s worth noting that the “Edge” naming in the moniker is likely intended to highlight the smartphone’s slim design. Additionally, it marks the brand’s return to using “Edge” in its product names—the last being the 2016-released Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

As of now, Samsung has not revealed further details, such as the launch date or full specifications. But an earlier leak had revealed it may launch in May of this year. Additionally, WHYLAB shared some key specs of this smartphone: a 6.7″ straight display screen, a 3900 mAh battery backup, a 200MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide) dual-camera unit, and 6.4 mm thickness.

I know some may not like this comparison, So, who else agrees with me that it looks like the Nord CE 4 Lite?

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The smartphone brand Vivo is currently said to be working on an affordable 4G device- Vivo Y04, a few hours back we shared with you that the device has been spotted on TDRA and CQC websites while it has also made its appearance on the EEC database. The appearance of the smartphone on these certification websites suggests its imminent launch.

Our team at The Tech Outlook has now spotted Vivo Y04 on the NCC database which reveals some major details about the design and battery details of the upcoming smartphone.

Vivo Y04 spotted on the NCC database

The device made its appearance with two color options- Dark green and Purple. The dark green variant features a matte finish while the purple variant features a glass back. There is a pill-shaped camera module that houses two camera sensors and a ring light while an LED flash is placed next to the camera module. Volume and power buttons are placed on the side.

At the bottom, there is a USB Type-C port and audio jack while on the top speaker, a grille is present. The SIM tray is located on the left side of the device. On the front, the device sports a flat screen and a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The width of the device is about 80mm and the length is around 170mm.

The database also reveals the image of the Vivo Y04 battery. It comes with a Li-on battery (model number BA61) that has a rated capacity of 5380 mAh and a typical capacity of 5500 mAh. There is also a power adaptor with model number V1530L0B0-US that supports 15W wired fast charging. Previously CQC database also revealed that the smartphone will support 15W fast charging.

In the coming days, we may come across some more updates regarding this upcoming smartphone while Vivo may also soon announce the official launch date of this device.

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The South Korean smartphone manufacturer, Samsung, very recently launched its Galaxy S25 series flagship smartphone models globally and three of the latest devices are currently available for pre-booking. Along with these three, a fourth expected smartphone was also showcased by the brand at the launch event, featuring a thin form factor design. Now, the expected key specs of this smartphone have been tipped online.

Read more about it below.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge – Tipped Key Specs

As per this new update received via WHYLAB, the Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, the brand’s thin form factor device of the Galaxy S25 series (which was initially said to be called ‘Galaxy S25 Slim’), is tipped to have specs such as Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip (overclocked version with 4.47 GHz primary clock speed), 6.7″ straight display screen, 3900 mAh battery backup, 200MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide) dual camera unit, and 6.4 mm thickness.

Speaking more, based on the device that was showcased at the event, the Galaxy S25 Edge obviously has a very thin design and in one way or the other shares some similarities with the Galaxy S25+ model, but with quite evident differences. The main difference and what makes the device stand out from the other already-launched Galaxy S25 series models apart from the thin design is the camera module. The Galaxy S25 Edge has a slightly projected pill-shaped unit which houses two even more projected camera sensors and an LED flashlight. Also, as per rumors, Samsung could make this Galaxy S25 Edge model available to customers in the month of May 2025.

Just to add, the ‘Edge’ naming in the moniker is surely to portray the thin design of the smartphone, however, it also marks the brand’s return to using ‘Edge’ in its smartphone monikers and notably the 2016-released Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was the last to launch with it.

More updates concerning the latest Galaxy S25 Edge device are likely to be shared in the coming days, which will probably shed more light on its specs, features, and launch date. Stay tuned until then.

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Tecno, a Chinese smartphone maker, is reportedly in the works with its next Camon 40 series devices and now, the Camon 40 Premier 5G has made its appearance on the FCC certification platform. Via the new certification listing, few of its key specs and design of the upcoming smartphone have been revealed.

Here’s more about it.

Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G – FCC Certification  

The Camon 40 Premier 5G device of Tecno bears the model number of ‘CM8’ and has received the FCC certification with the FCC ID of ‘2ADYY-CM8’. This device is suggested to measure 164 x 74 x 8 mm in dimension, and will support 2G/3G/4G/5G network, Wi-Fi with dual band support, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity. It is also pointed out to pack a battery with a battery range of DC 3.86V, with fast charging support of up to 70W (charging adapter model number – ‘U700TSA’). Also to note, the FCC listing also confirms that there is also a 12GB/256GB storage model for the device too.

Coming to its design, we get to see the schematic and internal design images of the smartphone via the FCC database. Based on these, this upcoming device is also expected to feature a dual tone rear panel just like its predecessor, sporting a centrally-placed circular camera module again with four circular interior units. From what it appears, the first two and last internal units are likely to occupy camera sensors, and there is a periscope telephoto lens inside the fourth circular interior unit. To add, the LED flashlight is placed outside the camera module at the top-left corner of the rear panel.

Notably, the right side panel has the volume rocker and power button, and at the left side panel, there seems to be an additional key, which could be an action button. Moreover, both the rear panel and side panels are flat, along with rounded corners.

Previously, this Tecno Camon 40 series smartphone with the model number – ‘CM8’ was also spotted on the EEC and IMEI databases, however, while the EEC listing mentioned the moniker as Camon 40 Premier 5G, the IMEI listing suggested the moniker to be Camon 40 Pro 5G. But based on the design and specs revealed, it is likely to be the next Camon 40 Premier 5G itself (due to certain similarities with the previous Camon 30 Premier 5G rather than the Camon 30 Pro 5G). Apart from the Camon 40 Premier 5G and Camon 40 Pro 5G, the Camon 40 and Camon 40 Pro 4G devices are also reportedly in work.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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The Chinese leading smartphone maker, OPPO, will be unveiling its next flagship Find N5 foldable smartphone next month in its home market and as we approach its launch time frame, the upcoming device has been certified by Thailand’s NBTC and the European EEC certification authorities. Moreover, four other OPPO devices have also made it to the EEC certification platform.

Here’s more about the update.

OPPO Find N5 and Other Devices – Certification Listings

The OPPO Find N5 smartphone (global model) has appeared on the NBTC and EEC databases bearing the same model number of ‘CPH2671’ with which it previously appeared on Malaysia’s SIRIM, Indonesia’s SDPPI, and the Camera FV 5 databases. It has received the NBTC certification with the certificate number – ‘B38014-25’ and its moniker is mentioned on the database, also pointing out that it supports 2G/3G/4G/5G network connectivity. The device has been certified by the EEC authority with the notification number – ‘RU0000061245’, along with certification validity till the 1st of October 2033.

As mentioned, a few other OPPO devices carrying the model numbers of ‘CPH2755’, ‘CPH2725’, ‘CPH2727’, and ‘CPH2737’ have also appeared on the EEC certification platform, with respective notification numbers of ‘RU0000061238’, ‘RU0000061239’, ‘RU0000061240’, and ‘RU0000061244’, having certification validity till the 1st of October 2033 itself. However, their monikers are not known yet.

Speaking more about the Find N5 folding flagship, apart from the above certification listings of the global model, the Chinese model has also been listed on 3C (both standard and satellite communication variants), CMIIT (satellite communication variant, earlier was mistaken as Find X8 Ultra), and Geekbench(standard variant) databases too.

It will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite (7-core) chip, and is said to come with features like a 6.85″± 1.5K resolution LTPO main display, super large cover display, 50MP (1/1.5) large bottom main camera, 50MP (1/2.76″) ultra-wide camera, periscope telephoto camera, 80W wired & 50W wireless fast charging, reverse charging, IPX6/IPX8/IPX9 rating, NFC connectivity, and side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Its render image revealing the design aspects has also been shared online.

The official launch of the Find N5 smartphone will be taking place next month (February 2025) in China as mentioned above, and it will be arriving as the thinnest folding flagship with both better performance and better competitiveness in the segment. Later, its global launch will also happen, and this device is also expected to be re-branded as the next OnePlus Open 2 as well.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Vivo appears to be gearing up to launch a new budget 4G smartphone, the Vivo Y04. This device has been spotted on two certification platforms—UAE’s TDRA and China’s CQC. While the TDRA listing confirms its name, the CQC listing reveals details about its charging specifications.

Vivo Y04 on TDRA and CQC

The Vivo Y04 has been listed on TDRA with the model number V2430, confirming its moniker. However, the TDRA certification does not provide any specific details about the smartphone’s features, apart from indicating that it will launch in the UAE.

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Further, the same model number V2430 has also appeared on the CQC certification, which confirms support for 15W fast charging, backing its positioning as a budget 4G smartphone. Additionally, the device has been spotted on the EEC certification, suggesting a potential launch in Europe as well.

While details about the processor and other hardware specifications remain unknown, the device is expected to surface on the Geekbench database soon. In the meantime, here’s a look at the specifications of the Vivo Y03, a similar offering from the brand.

Vivo Y03 Specs

The device features 6.56 inch IPS LCD display that offers HD+ resolution and 90 Hz refresh rate. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC that is paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. It is backed by 5000 mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. It runs on FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14.

The smartphone packs up 13MP main camera and a QVGA lens on the rear side while on the front it features 5MP selfie camera. Other features include- dual SIM, 4G connectivity, dual band Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and IP54 rating.

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The next Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G smartphone models from Samsung have been part of multiple reports and we have already come across the certifications and leaked render images of these two upcoming devices. Now, the expected launch time frame of both these Galaxy smartphones have been tipped online.

Read more about it below.

Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G – Tipped Expected Launch Time Frame

This update comes from a tipster(@yabhishekhd) on the X platform, and as per what has been shared, the Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A56 5G smartphones are tipped to launch in the mid-half of March 2025, both in the Indian and global markets. Considering the Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G launch time frame, these previous devices were also unveiled in the month of March in 2024, and the expected launch time frame of their successors may turn out to be true.

Now looking at previous updates, the Galaxy A36 5G support page in France went live recently, and it was also listed on the Geekbench database. The Geekbench database revealed specs like Snapdragon 6 Gen 3/Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip, 2.4 GHz primary clock speed, and 6GB RAM. Additionally, this device is also said to sport a 50MP triple rear camera unit as well as a 12MP selfie camera. We have also come across its 5K render images and 360° video, revealing the revamped camera module design.

About the Galaxy A56 5G, this device will also be coming with a similar revamped camera module design and its CAD-based renders have been shared already. Moreover, via its listing on the MIIT database, a few more renders were also revealed. Apart from the MIIT listing, the smartphone has also made it to 3C, TENAA, EMVCo, BIS, and Geekbench databases too. Also, the France support page for this device is also now live. Based on these listings and reports, the device is also suggested to have expected specs like Exynos 1580 chip (2.91 GHz), Xclipse 540 GPU, 8GB RAM, triple rear camera system, 12MP selfie camera, 4905 mAh rated battery, 45W wired fast charging, NFC, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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What seems to be Realme’s first Narzo Ultra model smartphone – the Realme Narzo 80 Ultra has made its appearance on the Camera FV 5 certification platform. Via this listing, few of its camera specs have also been revealed.

Read more about the update below.

Realme Narzo 80 Ultra – Camera FV 5 Listing

The Realme Narzo 80 Ultra smartphone which bears the model number of ‘RMX5033’ has been certified by the Camera FV 5 certification authority. Based on the details shared, this upcoming Realme Narzo 80 series smartphone is suggested to feature a 50MP main camera (pixel-binned: 12.6 x 4 = 50.4) and a 16MP selfie camera (pixel-binned: 4 x 4 = 16). Moreover, both the main camera and selfie camera support electronic image stabilization (EIS), with f/1.8 and f/2.4 apertures respectively.

Looking at previous reports, the Realme Narzo 80 Ultra is believed to be a premium offering from the brand, and is said to come with key features like 8GB/128GB base storage option and White Gold color choice. Its expected launch time frame is also probably in late January 2025, this month.

Speaking more, the brand’s P3 series also has an Ultra model – the Realme P3 Ultra with a closely similar model number of ‘RMX5030’. This device is also expected to break its cover by the end of this month in January 2025, with possible specs like 12GB/256GB storage option, Grey color choice, and glossy finish (likely glass back). Apart from the P3 Ultra, Realme’s P3 series also consists of the P3 5G (RMX5070) and P3 Pro (RMX5032) models too.

Since the launch time frame of the Realme Narzo 80 Ultra (as well as the Realme P3 Ultra) is quite near, more updates can be expected in the coming days. Stay tuned for these future updates.

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Followed by its European EEC listing, the upcoming Vivo Y29 4G smartphone has made it to Indonesia’s SDPPI certification platform. The certification also confirms its launch in this respective global market.

Here’s more about it.

Vivo Y29 4G – SDPPI Certification

The Vivo Y29 4G smartphone which bears the model number of ‘V2434’ has been certified by the SDPPI authority with the certificate number – ‘107253/DJID/2025’, and has been listed on the certification database with the PLG ID – ‘5466’. Apart from its launch in the Indonesian market, nothing more has been revealed via the SDPPI certification.

To add, apart from the EEC and SDPPI listings, this device was also spotted on IMEI and CQC certification platforms too. The CQC certification also suggested a 44W wired fast charge support for the device. About its expected launch time frame, it is likely to be introduced in the mid-half of this year, either in the month of June or July 2025 when compared with the launch time frames of the previous Y27 4G and Y28 4G models.

Moreover, last month in December 2024, Vivo had launched the Y29 5G model in the Indian market and it is currently available for purchase in the country. Check out the key specs of the 5G counterpart below.

Vivo Y29 5G – Key Specs

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Last year the smartphone brand iQOO unveiled its flagship iQOO 13 smartphone in China as well as India but there was no Pro model introduced.  Now reports of the iQOO 14 series have started making their way online and it is believed that this time iQOO could introduce a vanilla as well as a Pro model in the series.

As per a recent Weibo post by tipster Experience More, iQOO 14 Pro will feature a straight screen. Meanwhile, another tipster Smart Pikachu suggested that the iQOO may use Samsung screens in its upcoming flagship line this year. This will be a change from OLED panels made by BOE and VisionOX that were used in the past two lineups.

Further in the comment section the tipster mentioned that the difference between the iQOO 14 and 14 Pro models will be a periscope telephoto sensor.

It is expected that both the devices could sport 1.5K and 2.5K resolution screens respectively. iQOO 13 arrived with Snapdragon 8 Elite so it is assumed that in the upcoming series, one device could be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 while the other could feature Dimensity 9400 SoC successor.

It is still early to comment anything on these rumors but readers are advised to take the information with a pinch of salt and wait for more updates.

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