Samsung releases many telephones yearly, however its flagship is the Galaxy S-series. The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup was launched firstly of this yr, so it’s not even a yr outdated. Nonetheless, it’s anticipated that Samsung received’t cease there — subsequent yr ought to convey us a good higher Galaxy S25 household of units.
Right here’s the whole lot we all know up to now in regards to the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25: doable launch date
Traditionally, Samsung has all the time launched its flagship S-series smartphones in the beginning of the yr. This sometimes means between January and March.
For the Galaxy S24, it got here slightly sooner than its predecessors. There have been no strong leads on when to anticipate the Galaxy S25, so let’s check out the previous few years of bulletins:
Galaxy S22: Introduced February 9, 2022, launched February 25, 2022
Galaxy S23: Introduced February 1, 2023, launched February 17, 2023
Galaxy S24: Introduced January 17, 2024, launched January 31, 2024
Primarily based on earlier bulletins and releases, we predict that the Galaxy S25 can be unveiled in January, February, or March on the newest. Once more, there aren’t any leads on the following launch window, so we will solely guesstimate for now.
Samsung Galaxy S25: doable value
Samsung has remained fairly constant in pricing for its units, a minimum of with the bottom and Plus fashions of the Galaxy S household. Let’s check out what we’ve seen prior to now:
Galaxy S22: $799 (base), $999 (Plus), $1,199 (Extremely)
Galaxy S23: $799 (base), $999 (Plus), $1,199 (Extremely)
Galaxy S24: $799 (base), $999 (Plus), $1,299 (Extremely)
For the bottom and Plus variations, the costs have constantly remained at $799 and $999, respectively, for the previous three years. Nonetheless, Samsung did bump up the worth of the Galaxy S24 Ultra by $100 from earlier years whereas maintaining the bottom storage the identical (although it has extra RAM).
It’s unlikely that we’ll see a value bump once more for the Galaxy S25 household, although we received’t know for positive till we get nearer to the telephones’ launch.
Samsung Galaxy S25: design
The design of the Galaxy S collection has not modified a lot prior to now few years. Nonetheless, the Galaxy S25 could shake issues up slightly bit.
In December 2023, leaker Revengus posted on X that Ilhwan Lee (a former designer at Mercedes-Benz and present Design Group Chief of Samsung’s MX division) was tasked with redefining the Galaxy model and offering a “contemporary” really feel. That signifies that we should always anticipate important adjustments in design from the S25 onward.
With the Galaxy S24 Extremely, Samsung started utilizing titanium within the physique, much like what Apple did, beginning with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. We must always anticipate the S25 Extremely to proceed utilizing titanium, a minimum of. It’s unknown if Samsung plans to implement titanium within the base and Plus variations.
In September, Android Headlines revealed the primary take a look at the Galaxy S25 Extremely. The brand new flagship is predicted to be lighter than its predecessor and the just lately introduced iPhone 16 Professional Max. The brand new Samsung cellphone may weigh simply 219 grams, versus the Galaxy S24 Extremely’s 232 grams and the most recent iPhone’s 227 grams.
Much less weight is sensible when you think about that the following Galaxy S Extremely can also be anticipated to be smaller in dimensions and have smaller bezels than its predecessor. The display measurement will stay the identical, nonetheless, at 6.8 inches.
In September, renders of the base Galaxy S25 arrived. The leak predicted a 6.17-inch show on the upcoming cellphone and a smaller profile alongside all edges in comparison with earlier fashions. The smaller chassis means tighter inside area, which could possibly be a priority concerning the quantity of thermal headroom offered.
Samsung Galaxy S25: efficiency and software program
Samsung has relied on Qualcomm’s chips for the previous few years whereas additionally utilizing its personal Exynos chips in sure areas. Presently, the S24 collection makes use of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chips for all three S24 telephones offered within the U.S. In different markets, the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus use the Exynos 2400 chip.
We must always anticipate the Galaxy S25 to proceed utilizing Qualcomm chips, particularly the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, although that received’t be formally introduced till October 2024 throughout Snapdragon Summit. Nonetheless, there could also be some changes coming too.
It’s been reported that Samsung could add a 3rd chip to the combination. Whereas Galaxy S-series telephones within the U.S. historically use Snapdragon chips, different areas get Exynos ones. Nonetheless, with the Galaxy S25, Samsung may introduce telephones with MediaTek chips.
It’s all up within the air for now, however primarily based on what we’ve seen from the previous few iterations, the principle chip ought to nonetheless be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Studies have indicated that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 can be a giant enchancment over the Gen 3, because it ought to attain 4GHz speeds, whereas the Gen 3 caps out at 3.3GHz. Nonetheless, some stories in late July and early August declare that solely the Galaxy S25 Ultra may get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The bottom mannequin S25 and S25 Plus could possibly be utilizing Samsung’s personal in-house 3nm Exynos 2500 chip.
Relating to RAM, we should always anticipate the usual Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus to have a minimum of 8GB RAM, if no more. Nonetheless, the S25 Extremely could possibly be getting a big enhance in RAM, going from 12GB to 16GB. If that’s the case, maybe the opposite two fashions may get a bump as much as 12GB RAM, however we haven’t heard any strong rumors about that.
The Galaxy S25 can be launched after Android 15 launches, so we should always see Android 15 operating on all S25 smartphones. That might additionally imply Samsung has One UI 7 layered on prime. Samsung additionally has a four-year assure of software program improve help, which also needs to apply to the S25 line.
Samsung Galaxy S25: cameras
The Galaxy S25 Extremely may even see some nice improvements for the cameras. Samsung will reportedly proceed with the 200-megapixel major digicam lens and 50MP periscope telephoto digicam with 5x optical zoom. Nonetheless, slightly than maintaining the 10MP telephoto digicam with 3x optical zoom, it may swap to a brand new 50MP one with 3x optical zoom. Equally, the ultrawide digicam could possibly be upgraded to a 50MP lens.
Leaker Sperandio4Tech on X says the ultrawide lens would have “a brand new model of the 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor.” The 3x telephoto lens also needs to get a greater 1/3-inch Isocell sensor. Each of those upgraded sensors ought to imply improved decision.
In late June, Samsung announced three new camera sensors coming to future units — one in all which we suspect would be the fundamental digicam within the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. The “GNJ” is a 50MP sensor that appears similar to the one within the S24 and S24 Plus. To date, it seems like the most important {hardware} improve is best effectivity in preview mode and with 4K video at 60 fps.
Equally, one other rumor means that the Galaxy S25 will have the exact same camera sensor as the S24, as will the S26. For those who had been hoping for large digicam upgrades for the S25 and S25 Plus, that’s not precisely nice information.
Samsung Galaxy S25: battery life
In accordance with a report from The Elec, Samsung is testing a brand new battery stacking methodology. This methodology is often utilized in electrical autos, however Samsung could possibly be engaged on bringing this know-how to smartphones. The stacking methodology refers back to the manner cells within the battery are organized. It may have larger vitality capability in a smaller quantity.
It’s prompt that the S25 could have the identical 4,000mAh capability because the S24. The S25 Extremely additionally appears to be sticking with the 5,000mAh battery capability with 45W quick charging speeds.
In fact, those that could have been hoping for a bigger battery capability may be disappointed. Nonetheless, they in all probability shouldn’t be. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is sort of energy environment friendly, so if Samsung makes use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, then the S25 also needs to see wonderful battery life.
One other leak suggests the base Galaxy S25 may not support 45W charging just like the S25 Plus and S25 Extremely. If this information is correct, it can have been six years because the base mannequin upgraded to 25W charging with no additional enhancements.
