Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S25 series flagships in early 2025. While the official launch is still some time away, leaks have revealed several things about the upcoming phones much ahead of time. Our Galaxy S25 Ultra preview details all the information revealed through leaks and certifications. We now bring you a roundup of everything we know about the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, including the design, specs, features, prices, and release date.
We regularly update this article to bring you the latest information as it emerges. Whether it’s leaks, rumors, regulatory certifications, benchmark entries, early retail listings, or official teasers leading up to the launch, we’ll keep you informed with every detail about Samsung’s Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. The last update was made on December 18, 2024.
Table of contents
- Design and Hardware
- Display
- Camera
- Processor and Specs
- Software and Features
- Battery and Charging
- Price and Release Date
- FAQs
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Design and Hardware
Unlike the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 and S25+ don’t see a major design overhaul. The latter two models have always featured a rounded design, while Samsung is making the Ultra rounder next year. It previously featured a boxy design with sharp corners. That said, the other two models bring some design refinements for an improved overall look. Leaked renders showed slimmer bezels and a slightly compact build for the base model. It is allegedly 7.2mm thick, down from the S24’s thickness of 7.6mm.
The Plus model also sees similar design improvements, with a 0.4mm thickness drop to 7.3mm. However, Samsung may not reduce its bezels as much as others. It is said to feature the widest bezels among the three Galaxy S25 models. The company might be doing this deliberately to drive S25 Ultra sales. The Plus has always been the least popular model in the lineup, and it may fall further behind next year.
These renders may not accurately portray the camera ring design, though. Noted tipster Ice Universe suggested that these camera rings are copied from the Galaxy Z Fold 6. While Samsung plans to redesign the Galaxy S25 cameras like this, it won’t copy the foldable. Leaked real-life photos of the Galaxy S25+ suggest a minor refinement for the camera rings. You can see the photos below.
A titanium frame is unlikely
While the images above do not give us a complete view, leaks say Samsung will introduce floating camera rings to the Galaxy S25 and S25+. The rings have a dual-layer design for a floating effect. It surely looks good, though there are concerns about dust accumulating around the cameras. The phones also have super thin camera rings, with the base model measuring just 1.8mm. The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera rings don’t have the new design and are 2.4mm thick.
Samsung introduced a titanium frame on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and is expected to keep it on the S25 Ultra. The smaller two models, meanwhile, featured an aluminum frame this year. It’s unclear if the company will switch to a titanium frame for the Galaxy S25 and S25+ or stick to aluminum. Regardless of whether titanium comes to all three Galaxy S25 models or only the Ultra, we hope Samsung improves the quality of the material. The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s titanium frame isn’t the best quality.
Note that these leaked renders do not accurately depict the phone’s colors. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S25 and S25+ in Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, and Silver Shadow colors. These are the standard options available widely through all retail channels. The Plus model was rumored to get a fifth Midnight Black shade but that looks unlikely now. Additionally, the Korean firm will sell the phones in Coral Red, Pink Gold, and Blue Black colors exclusively through its website. A recent leak showed alleged SIM trays for the phones, revealing five different shades.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Display
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s redesign allowed Samsung to marginally increase the display size from 6.8 inches to 6.9 inches. With the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ also expected to feature slimmer bezels, their screens may get bigger too. This year’s models have a 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch display, respectively. While the entire lineup gets LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels, only the Plus and Ultra feature a QHD+ resolution. The base model has a 1080p display. It remains to be seen if Samsung will upgrade the Galaxy S25’s screen to a QHD+ resolution.
All three Galaxy S24 models boast 2,600nits of peak brightness. We may see an upgrade in this area across the lineup next year. However, Samsung reportedly doesn’t plan to upgrade the Galaxy S25 and S25+ to M14 OLED displays. In fact, even the Ultra model is said to miss out on the advanced OLED panel. M14 OLED is touted to deliver a brightness and efficiency gain of 20–30% while offering 10–20% enhanced durability. We might still get some notable display improvements. Samsung might have worked hard to improve its M13 display.
Samsung should also offer its revolutionary anti-reflective screen technology on the Galaxy S25 and S25+. It reduces the screen glare, improving legibility in the brightest environment. This tech makes visuals more perceptible than screens twice the brightness when seen under bright light. Do not expect S Pen support, though. Samsung’s stylus pen is limited to Ultra flagships, Fold-series foldables, and tablets. Anyway, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ should boast industry-leading displays with high brightness, refresh rate, and resolution.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Camera
Early rumors say Samsung will equip the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ with a 50MP primary rear camera. If you look back, the lineup has had a 50MP shooter on the back since the Galaxy S22 series. However, while the 2022 flagships used the ISOCELL GN5 sensor, the company switched to the ISOCELL GN3 in 2023. The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ also feature the latter. It’s unclear if the 2025 models will reuse the same sensor or if Samsung will introduce something new.
The 12MP selfie camera is also said to remain unchanged. However, sensor details are once again missing. We can’t confirm if it’s the same camera hardware found on the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series or something new. If we are to guess, Samsung may reuse the primary rear camera and the front camera from the past two flagship lineups. What about the ultrawide camera and the telephoto zoom camera? We might see at least one camera upgrade.
The Ultra is getting a new 50MP camera at the back
Usually, the base and Plus models feature the same ultrawide camera and 3x zoom camera as the Ultra model. If this remains true next year, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ may boast a new 50MP camera on the back. Rumors say the Galaxy S25 Ultra will switch to a 50MP ultrawide lens, replacing the aging 12MP solution. It may come to the smaller two models as well. Interestingly, Samsung launched two new 50MP cameras in June.
While that doesn’t necessarily mean the new flagships are getting a camera hardware overhaul, it’s big time the company looked beyond its 10MP 3x zoom camera. It feels outdated on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Sadly, Samsung seems to be keeping it for another year. The Galaxy S25 Ultra allegedly sports the same 3x zoom camera, so we don’t expect an upgrade on the base and Plus models.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s rumored 50MP ultrawide camera has an optical format of 1/2.52 inches, pretty much the same size as the S24 Ultra’s 12MP lens (1/2.55 inches). However, a higher resolution in an unchanged sensor size means we get smaller pixels (0.7µm instead of 1.4µm). Samsung also offers a wider aperture of f/1.9 instead of f/2.2, allowing more light into the camera for bright photos in all lighting conditions.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Processor and Specs
Samsung has already confirmed the existence of the Exynos 2500, its next-gen flagship processor. The company suggested that the new 3nm chipset will power its upcoming flagship lineup, which is the Galaxy S25 series. However, rumors say the 2025 flagships will run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, aka Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (also 3nm) globally. While the Ultra model was always expected to get Snapdragon exclusivity, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ may also forego the Exynos 2500.
The company is actively developing and testing the new Exynos chip, but it’s facing production issues due to poor yields. The situation has improved recently, allowing Samsung to start the Exynos 2500’s mass production. However, the chip won’t power the upcoming flagships. The Korean firm now plans to use it in the next-gen foldables, possibly the Flip series.
There also have been rumors of Samsung using a MediaTek chip in its next-gen flagships. To be more precise, at least the base model was once said to run the Dimensity 9400 in some markets. Google even spilled beans on the plans but retracted its statement calling it an error. At this point, it definitely looks like an error. The Galaxy S25 appears set for a global run with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The base model did recently appear on a benchmark with the Qualcomm processor.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerhouse
While we don’t have much info about the Exynos 2500, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is now official, and it’s a powerhouse, to say the least. The octa-core chipset has a 2+6 dual-cluster CPU arrangement with two prime cores operating at 4.32GHz and six performance cores at 3.53GHz. Qualcomm promises groundbreaking AI and camera enhancements, so much so that it fundamentally changes how the chipset processes images captured by the camera.
The Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite, potentially operating at a peak speed of 4.47GHz. This should further improve the phone’s raw performance. The standard version outperformed all of its competitors in benchmark runs, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s A18 Pro, so it’s looking promising for the upcoming Galaxy flagships. We are in for massive speed gains over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (For Galaxy), effectively delivering a performance boost.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s processor has a 1+3+2+2 CPU arrangement with a peak speed of 3.39GHz. Not just a faster CPU, the Snapdragon 8 Elite also introduces Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU cores to its mobile processor. The company previously used the Oryon CPU cores in its X series PC processors. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 uses stock ARM cores. Hopefully, the Exynos 2500 can keep up if it powers the Galaxy S25 and S25+.
RAM and storage upgrades are also on the cards
While the Galaxy S25 Ultra looks certain to get a 16GB RAM variant (or perhaps 16GB of RAM as standard with no 12GB RAM variant), the same cannot be said for the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. There are chances that Samsung will eliminate the 8GB RAM variant of the base model and ship it with 12GB RAM, but nothing confirmed yet. In fact, some say that the 8GB variant isn’t going anywhere.
The Plus model, meanwhile, is expected to come with 12GB RAM as standard. So, if rumors are true, the base Galaxy S25 will be available in 8GB/12GB RAM options, Plus only 12GB, and Ultra in 12GB/16GB options. Rumors suggest the new flagships will upgrade from LPRRD5X DRAM technology to LPDDR6. If true, expect faster and more efficient AI processing than ever.
Samsung may also switch from UFS 4.0 to UFS 4.1 storage, further improving the overall performance of the devices. Interestingly, the company still doesn’t make 128GB UFS 4.0 storage solutions. The 128GB Galaxy S24 uses UFS 3.1. Hopefully, we will see some changes here, either by eliminating the 128GB storage variant or introducing a 128GB storage chip with UFS 4.0 or 4.1 technology. Like before, do now expect support for microSD cards.
Wi-Fi 7, UWB, and IP68
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will offer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C 3.2 connectivity options, certifications have confirmed. However, the base model misses out on Ultra Wideband (UWB). The devices should also boast an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. This rating means the device is built to withstand a few drops on the floor or into the pool. You can keep the phone submerged in 1.5m deep water for 30 minutes without damage, though we advise against doing so.
The new Samsung flagships will also feature AKG-tuned stereo speakers, an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, and a wide range of sensors. Samsung will offer a solid build with tough Gorilla Glass protection on the front and back.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Software and Features
The Galaxy S25 series will run Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box. Samsung has taken longer than usual to release its Android 15 update, and that’s because it is a massive UI overhaul. The Korean firm has completely redesigned the One UI experience and improved system animations for super smooth navigation. It has also tweaked app icons for an all-round visual refresh. The changes are so massive that we are looking at the biggest update in Samsung’s One UI history.
The first One UI 7.0 beta build feels incredibly smooth and stable. Along with visual enhancements, the update also brings a host of new features, including advanced Galaxy AI capabilities. At this point, it’s widely known that AI will be integral to the future of our mobile experiences. Samsung started the trend with Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 series and will continue to build upon it with the Galaxy S25 series. The new flagships may also introduce an upgraded Bixby.
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will also offer more seamless cross-device functionality. You can move your active tasks between multiple Galaxy devices worry-free. Samsung may bring XR integration to the party. The company’s first-gen XR headset, which it developed in collaboration with Qualcomm and Google, looks set to debut later this year or in early 2025. There are also rumors of satellite connectivity features on the new Galaxy flagships.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Battery and Charging
With Samsung expected to make the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ more compact, chances of a battery boost were always rare. And leaks have confirmed the same. The upcoming flagships keep the battery capacity unchanged over their predecessors — 4,000mAh and 4,900mAh. The charging speed may also remain unchanged at 25W and 45W, respectively. Or maybe the company will finally upgrade the base model to 45W wired charging, time will tell.
While Chinese firms are running behind superfast charging, Samsung is content with its tried and tested speed. We aren’t even complaining. 45W is a decent speed and gets the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 5,000mAh battery fully charged from 0 in slightly over an hour. Nothing wrong with that. With the addition of 15V/3A charging at 45W, we may see slight improvements.
The phones will offer wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. Both models are expected to support Qi2 wireless charging. It’s worth noting that Samsung made some design changes to the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, making them incompatible with reverse wireless charging on existing Galaxy flagships. Maybe the Galaxy S25 series will offer faster than 4.5W reverse wireless charging to make the new watches compatible.
As far as the battery life is concerned, expect improvements over the Galaxy S24 series. The efficiency gains from the 3nm chips and improved OLED materials should help Samsung pull more out of the Galaxy S25’s battery. There are also rumors about advanced AI-powered power management technologies. That should further help improve the battery life, while One UI 7 software may reduce system power consumption.
Galaxy S25 and S25+: Price and Release Date
Samsung increased the prices of the Galaxy S24 series in most global markets this year. We hope the company doesn’t follow with another price hike for the Galaxy S25 series. It might have some reasons to do that — if the RAM boost and other rumored upgrades materialize — but we are still optimistic, though things aren’t looking very promising. Even ARM could have a say in Galaxy S25 prices. It may not be a global hike, though. We should get to know about the pricing structure closer to the launch in January.
For a quick recap, the Galaxy S24’s base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage costs $800 in the US, €900 in Europe, £800 in the UK, and C$1,100 in Canada. In Australia and India, Samsung released the base variant with 256GB of storage, priced at A$1,400 and ₹79,999, respectively. The 12GB+256GB Galaxy S24+ is priced at $1,000 in the US, €1,150 in Europe, £1,000 in the UK, C$1,400 in Canada, A$1,700 in Australia, and ₹99,999 in India.
Usually, Samsung opens pre-orders for its new flagships immediately after the launch event. It starts shipping pre-orders a few days later, with general sales beginning about two weeks after the launch. We expect the same with the upcoming models. The release date isn’t known yet, though leaks suggest the new flagships will go official on January 22, 2025. Samsung has already started teasing the Galaxy S25 lineup. It has also received multiple regulatory certifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much will the Galaxy S25 cost?
Samsung may price the Galaxy S25 similarly to the Galaxy S24. It should start at $800 in the US, €900 in Europe, £800 in the UK, C$1,100 in Canada, A$1,400 in Australia, and ₹79,999 in India. Official prices will be available at launch.
When will the Galaxy S25 be released?
Samsung may launch the Galaxy S25 in January 2025, with rumors suggesting a January 22, 2025 unveiling. Pre-orders should begin immediately after the launch event, followed by a market release and general sales a week or two later.
Should I buy the Galaxy S25?
The Galaxy S25 is a compact Android flagship from Samsung. It will offer a well-rounded package of industry-leading cameras, an excellent display, a powerful processor, and AI features. You may consider buying it if you want a powerful phone in a compact form factor.
Where can I buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 should be available to buy from all major retail chains globally, including Amazon, Best Buy, and others. Samsung will also sell it through its official website and physical stores around the world. Samsung’s official websites usually offer a few additional color options.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S25 have?
Samsung may release the Galaxy S25 with 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. Some storage variants may not be available globally.
Does the Galaxy S25 support S Pen?
No, the Galaxy S25 does not support Samsung’s S Pen. The stylus pen only works on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and other Ultra flagships. Samsung also makes a special S Pen for foldables.
