Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, and it’s right on schedule. You can go ahead and place your pre-orders now. Don’t forget, when you pre-order using our link below, you’ll also score our guaranteed Mystery Box.
As for the prices, while the US is keeping things steady, some markets have seen a hike in the Galaxy S25 series. You might be wondering why that is, and if it’s still worth paying that extra price for the Galaxy S25 series. Well, I’ll break down the reasons behind the price bump and why it might still make sense in certain regions.
You’re getting Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy everywhere
In the past, Samsung reserved the top-tier Snapdragon chipsets for select regions, mostly the US. But for the Galaxy S25 series, it has flipped the script. All models now come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite across the board, even in markets that previously got Exynos-powered versions.
There’s 16GB RAM in select markets
While the US gets the Galaxy S25 Ultra with 12GB of RAM (plus 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options), markets in Asia— such as Korea and China — will be getting the 16GB RAM variant. That means, if you’re in one of those regions, you’ll be paying a little more for the extra power. Worth it? Well, that depends on how much you value that added muscle.
Better ultrawide sensor on the Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Galaxy S25 Ultra still features the same quad-camera setup, but there’s one key upgrade: the ultrawide sensor. It’s now a 50MP shooter, a massive step up from the 12MP sensor on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you love snapping wide shots, this will definitely bring more bang for your buck.
Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung has also stepped up the durability game. The Galaxy S25 Ultra now features the second-gen Corning Gorilla Armor glass with an improved anti-glare screen, a clear upgrade over the version we saw on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It’s a little extra protection for that big, beautiful display, and you’re paying for it.
Do these justify the price hike, after all? That’s a subjective opinion. Are you getting some cool stuff for the pricing you may be paying in these key markets? Well, yes.