Samsung is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new flagship promises to set new standards for smartphones offering cutting-edge AI features and top-of-the-line hardware. As excitement builds ahead of its unveiling, leaks and rumors have painted a picture of what to expect. Here’s a comprehensive roundup of the rumored specs and features that make this device special.
Galaxy S25 Ultra: Rumored specs and features
Samsung is making its 2025 flagships slimmer and narrower, with rumors pointing at a dimension of 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) — the S24 Ultra measures 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in). At 219 grams, the new model is also lighter than its predecessor (232 grams). The device appears to be marginally taller, while leaks suggest a wider screen measuring 73mm instead of 72.3mm.
This means Samsung has reduced the bezel width, allowing for a 6.8-inch display in a narrower profile. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has slightly rounded corners instead of a boxy finish, with the company upgrading to the second-gen Corning Gorilla Armor glass at the front and back, offering enhanced anti-reflective properties. The handset features a titanium body with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The 6.8-inch display may not bring major upgrades, as Samsung is allegedly retaining the M13 OLED panel rather than upgrading to the M14 tech. It should be an LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz variable refresh rate and HDR10+ support. Samsung may bump the peak brightness from 2,600 nits to 3,000 nits. Expect a QHD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels) with S Pen support.
The phone runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset globally
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to be powered by Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset globally — there is no Exynos version. The octa-core processor features custom Oryon CPU cores with two prime cores running at 4.32GHz and six base cores at 3.53GHz. However, Samsung should use an overclocked version with a peak speed of 4.47GHz.
The new chip brings major CPU, GPU, and NPU upgrades over the S24 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It integrates the FastConnect 7900 system with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4, and UWB (Ultra-Wideband) support. The chip also supports LPDDR5X DRAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Speaking of which, the Galaxy S25 Ultra should come in 12GB and 16GB RAM variants with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.
Galaxy S25 Ultra brings no major camera hardware upgrades
If rumors are accurate, the latest Samsung flagship doesn’t bring many camera hardware upgrades. Of the five cameras, only one could feature a new sensor. We are talking about the 50MP ultrawide lens, which replaces the aging 12MP unit. It allegedly employs Samsung’s ISOCELL JN3 sensor. Expect a 120-degree field of view and dual-pixel PDAF (phase-detection autofocus) support.
The rest of the camera hardware may remain unchanged from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. You’ll get a 200MP primary shooter with multi-directional PDAF and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The two zoom cameras include a 50MP 5x unit and a 10MP 3x unit. Both offer PDAF and OIS. The Galaxy S25 Ultra also includes a laser autofocus sensor on the back.
On the front, Samsung offers an unchanged 12MP selfie shooter with dual-pixel PDAF. Coming to camera features, the device records 8K videos at up to 30fps (frames per second) with its rear cameras. The front camera can record 4K videos at 60fps. You get HDR10+ across both sets of cameras. The new flagship should bring image quality enhancements thanks to new AI advancements and upgraded software processing.
Seven years of OS and security updates
Samsung will ship the Galaxy S25 Ultra with Android 15-based One UI 7.1. The device should be eligible for seven years of OS and security updates, going all the way up to Android 22 and One UI 14 sometime in 2031 or 2032. You will get regular security patches all this while, with monthly releases expected for at least 4-5 years.
Other key Galaxy S25 Ultra specs include dual-SIM support with eSIM compatibility, AKG-tuned stereo speakers, an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, satellite connectivity, Samsung DeX, and Samsung Wireless DeX. The device is fueled by a 5000mAh battery that charges at speeds of up to 45W (wired). We also expect 25W wireless charging with Qi2/MagSafe compatibility via a case.
The official colorways may include Titanium Black, Titanium SilverBlue, Titanium WhiteSilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium JetBlack, Titanium JadeGreen, and Titanium PinkGold, with the latter three being exclusive to Samsung’s official website. Prices aren’t known yet, but rumors hint at a hike in most global markets — the Galaxy S24 Ultra started at $1,299.99 in the US. Stick around for the official launch, potentially on January 22.
