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Samsung Launches 2025 Smart TV Series in India Featuring Vision AI: Pricing and Availability Details

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Samsung has officially launched its 2025 smart TV lineup in India, unveiling a diverse range of models including Neo QLED 8K, Neo QLED 4K, OLED, QLED, and The Frame series. A standout feature of this new collection is the introduction of Vision AI technology, marking the first time Samsung integrates this advanced artificial intelligence system into its smart TVs in the Indian market. Initially showcased at CES 2025 earlier this year, Vision AI is designed to enhance the viewing experience by making the TVs more interactive and responsive to user needs.

Pricing for Samsung’s 2025 smart TV lineup varies by model and features. The premium Neo QLED 8K series starts at Rs. 2,72,990, while the Neo QLED 4K models begin from Rs. 89,990. The OLED range is priced starting at Rs. 1,54,990, and the QLED smart TVs are available from Rs. 49,490. For those interested in Samsung’s artistic “The Frame” TVs, prices kick off at Rs. 63,990. Customers eager to own these TVs can place pre-orders starting May 7 via Samsung’s official website, popular e-commerce portals, and offline retail outlets.

To sweeten the deal, Samsung is offering attractive launch promotions including a free soundbar worth up to Rs. 90,990, cashback offers of up to 20 percent, and zero down payment options on EMI transactions. These offers are valid until May 28, making it an ideal time for consumers to upgrade their home entertainment setup. This launch is also notable for Samsung’s strategic push to position its smart TVs as intelligent home hubs, thanks to the Vision AI integration.

Vision AI brings several innovative features to the lineup. One such feature is Universal Gesture Control, which enables users to operate their TVs through simple hand gestures when paired with a compatible Galaxy Watch. Another exciting addition is Generative Wallpaper, allowing users to personalize their TV’s idle screen with custom 4K wallpapers created by AI. Furthermore, Samsung has embedded Vision AI within its SmartThings ecosystem, transforming the smart TV into a central control point for smart home devices — delivering real-time home status updates, safety alerts, and automation recommendations for a seamless connected living experience.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Set to Become the Slimmest Foldable Smartphone at Launch

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In the competitive foldable smartphone market, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on ultra-thin designs to attract consumers. Samsung appears to be leading this trend with its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is rumored to be the thinnest foldable smartphone in the world at launch. According to recent leaks, the device is expected to measure just 8.9mm thick when folded, making it significantly slimmer than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This move could set a new benchmark for foldables in terms of sleekness and portability.

Renowned tipster Ice Universe shared details on X, highlighting Samsung’s commitment to crafting a lightweight and slim flagship lineup. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 reportedly measures 3.9mm when unfolded and 8.9mm when folded—much thinner compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, which measures 5.6mm unfolded and 12.2mm folded. For context, Oppo’s Find N5, which currently holds the claim as one of the slimmest foldables, measures 8.93mm folded and 4.21mm unfolded, meaning Samsung’s new model could edge it out in thinness.

However, this pursuit of a slimmer profile may come with some compromises, particularly in battery capacity. Leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will retain the same 4,400mAh battery as the Fold 6, rather than increasing the capacity. Despite this, Samsung is reportedly working on new battery and charging technologies that could optimize power efficiency and charging speeds to compensate for the unchanged battery size.

Meanwhile, other upcoming Samsung devices are also expected to reflect this design philosophy. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is rumored to feature a slightly larger 4,300mAh battery compared to the Flip 6’s 4,000mAh pack, while maintaining a slim build. Additionally, the upcoming Galaxy S26 base model is expected to keep a thin profile similar to the current Galaxy S25, which measures 7.2mm thick. Overall, Samsung seems poised to balance sleek designs with practical performance in its next-generation smartphones.

Samsung Rumored to Add Phone Calls, Do Not Disturb, and Additional Features to Now Bar in One UI 8

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Samsung is already working on the next version of its custom Android skin, One UI 8, even as the rollout of One UI 7 continues. A recent leak suggests that the upcoming update will bring several enhancements to the Now Bar feature, which was first introduced with One UI 7 on devices running Android 15. The Now Bar currently offers a quick, glanceable summary of AI-driven insights via Galaxy AI’s Now Brief. However, the new version is rumored to add useful functions like phone call management and a Do Not Disturb toggle directly accessible from the lock screen.

According to tipster @opraks9plus, a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) shows the Galaxy S25 Ultra running an early build of One UI 8, featuring a Do Not Disturb button embedded in the Now Bar. While it’s unclear if this button will simply indicate when DND is active or allow users to toggle the setting on and off, the addition signals a move toward more interactive quick controls. Another leak hints at an active call feature within the Now Bar, where users might see call duration and recipient details in a pill-shaped interface, allowing them to monitor ongoing phone calls without unlocking their phones.

The Now Bar itself is an AI-powered tool designed to provide personalized and contextually relevant information right on the lock screen. It acts as an extension of the Now Brief feature, which offers users customized content like health stats, calendar events, news updates, and travel info in a series of scrollable cards. One UI 8’s enhancements appear to be geared toward making these interactions more actionable, adding convenience by integrating core phone functions such as call handling and DND management into the lock screen experience.

Since these updates were spotted in an early One UI 8 build, they could still undergo changes before the official release. Samsung has positioned the Now Bar as a key component of its Galaxy AI ecosystem, aiming to make daily device interactions more seamless and intuitive. If the rumored additions hold true, users can expect a smarter, more interactive lock screen that offers quicker access to essential controls without needing to dive into deeper menus.