With the official details of Galaxy Unpacked now out, we know the Galaxy S25 series is just around the corner. Samsung will release the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra on January 22 in San Jose. As the launch date approaches, we’re seeing a flood of leaks… well, more like information that either confirms or corroborates earlier rumors. For instance, the recently leaked official silicon cases for the Galaxy S25 series have confirmed that all three models will support Qi2. Now, Snapdragon might have just dropped an even bigger — and more exciting — confirmation.
Qualcomm Snapdragon chips confirmed for the Galaxy S25 series
Samsung recently dropped the details for the Galaxy Unpacked event in a post on X. Snapdragon quickly followed up by reposting it with a simple “See you there.” This all but confirms the multiple rumors and reports suggesting that the upcoming Galaxy S25 series will house Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Sure, you probably saw this coming. And honestly, it’s not exactly breaking news. We’ve been saying for a while now that the Galaxy S25 phones would pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite. But hey, an official hint or confirmation always adds weight, right? Snapdragon’s repost of the announcement essentially seals the deal on all those speculations.
Although Snapdragon didn’t specifically mention the Snapdragon 8 Elite in their post, it’s clear that Samsung will want to deliver on the promises made in previous reports. So, we’re pretty confident that some exciting developments are on the horizon for Galaxy Unpacked. If you haven’t already caught the buzz, we’ve put together a piece on how to watch Galaxy Unpacked and what to expect.
If you’re itching to see what the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra might bring, we’ve linked our rumor roundups for you. And don’t forget, pre-reservations are already open, so you can secure your Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra ahead of the launch. If you do, make sure to check out our Mystery Box program. You get a surprise-filled box at no extra cost, plus unlock a free premium wallpaper pack with your pre-reservation.
