Samsung Galaxy S25: what to anticipate

Samsung is coming off a powerful 12 months and can start the brand new one with the release of the brand new technology of Galaxy S telephones – the S-series is a pillar for the corporate and its contributors rank a number of the best-selling Galaxy telephones.

The Galaxy S24 collection outsold the S23 collection by means of 28% in early 2024. The vanilla type accounted for 27% of S24 gadgets bought, transferring forward of the S24+. The S24 outsold its predecessor, the Galaxy S23, by means of round 8%.

Will the impending Samsung Galaxy S25 stay that momentum and change into much more widespread? There are some key enhancements that may give it a spice up. However, loss of upgrades in some spaces will impede its attainable. Here is a have a look at the entirety we (suppose we) know in regards to the Galaxy S25.

Coming this January

There isn’t any legit “save the date” from Samsung but, however experiences position the Galaxy S25 collection announcement on January 22 or 23 (a confusion most likely led to by means of time zone variations). This will lead into a brief pre-order length finishing on February 6/7 when open gross sales will start (two weeks is the standard pre-order window).

Snapdragon returns

There had been a couple of leaks suggesting the S25 collection will use the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset globally. There are some experiences that say differently, however at this level there’s sufficient proof to imagine that Samsung goes all-in on Snapdragon for the entire S25 collection, now not simply the Ultra.

The small Galaxy S25 is getting some other improve – 12GB of RAM, in spite of everything! It used to be the ultimate of Samsung’s flagships caught on 8GB, even the Z Flip6 had 12GB.

Allegedly, the bottom garage will pass as much as 256GB, despite the fact that this isn’t 100% positive as there are many contradictory experiences. This is much less of a priority, since Samsung’s conventional pre-order provides come with a loose garage improve. Also since Galaxy S25’s leader opponents – Pixel 9 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro – additionally get started at 128GB.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Geekbench outcome

Looks frozen in time

CAD renders of the Galaxy S25 display the acquainted design that Samsung has used for the previous few years. The design of the digital camera lenses could be a little bit other, however you’ll have to show what’s new in your buddies if you happen to don’t need them pondering that you’ve a Galaxy S24.

Samsung Galaxy S25 (speculative renders)

Samsung has controlled to shave off fractions of a millimeter right here and there: the Galaxy S25 will measure 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2mm, in comparison to 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm for the S24. This is partly due to slimmer bezels, however the distinction could be too small to reliably hit upon with the bare eye.

According to leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S25 (and S25+) shall be to be had in those colours: Blue, Black, Coral Red, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Pink Gold and Silver Shadow. Other leaks have best shared a smaller colour palette: Silver, Shadow, Navy, Mint, Iceblue. Keep in thoughts that there shall be a number of Samsung.com unique colours, which might account for the variation.

SIM trays for the Galaxy S25 display the other case colours

The case subject matter must be some model of Armor Aluminum.

Same battery, magnets not obligatory

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is anticipated to have a 4,000mAh battery with 25W stressed and 15W wi-fi charging – the similar because the S24. This isn’t to mention there gained’t be any upgrades, however they’re going to be small. The S25 collection will improve Qi2 charging, despite the fact that with out immediately imposing the Magnetic Power Profile.

Instead, Samsung will liberate Magnet Cases that may permit the telephone to snap to chargers and (possibly) for magnetic equipment to snap to the telephone.

Two third-party magnetic instances for the Galaxy S24

We’ve observed different Android makers elect to head this path too, as an alternative of embedding the magnets into the telephone. People who use their telephone caseless will pass over out. Plus, third-party case makers already promote magnet instances for older S-series telephones. This leaves the Extended Power Profile as the one improve within the transfer to Qi2, however in follow customers gained’t see any distinction.

No adjustments to the display screen and cameras

This phase shall be brief – the Samsung Galaxy S25 is anticipated to have the similar show because the S24 (6.2” FHD+ LTPO 120Hz), save for the thinner bezels we discussed above and in all probability a brand new Gorilla Glass model.

The digital camera division will stay the 50MP major, 10MP 3x telephoto and 12MP ultra-wide for some other 12 months. This has been successfully unchanged because the S22. The selfie digital camera must be the similar too at 12MP.

One UI is getting a brand new glance and extra AI

Samsung is among the most powerful proponents of AI on cell and homeowners of new S-phones had been the usage of Galaxy AI at no cost. The “loose” phase could be coming to an finish this 12 months, no less than for older fashions. However, Galaxy S25 patrons would possibly get a loose subscription to Gemini Advanced.

Google’s most sensible tier plan in most cases prices $20 a month, which contains get right of entry to to essentially the most complicated Gemini fashions and 2TB of Google Drive. This shall be a short-lived promo, on the other hand. S25 patrons will best get 3 months at no cost, whilst S25+ and S25 Ultra patrons gets six and 365 days, respectively.

The Galaxy S25 collection can also be the primary with strong One UI 7, which can incorporate quite a lot of AI options. More importantly, additionally it is a significant overhaul of Samsung’s UI design.

Same value

We haven’t heard from all markets, however leaked pricing information presentations that the Samsung Galaxy S25 will value the similar because the S24 did ultimate 12 months. The leak particularly stated that the fee in Sweden would be the identical as ultimate 12 months, so here’s how a lot the S24 collection value at release (we have now additionally incorporated the euro pricing, which must additionally stay the similar). Note that that is for the 128GB type – we’re nonetheless now not certain whether or not the “256GB base” rumors will end up true.

As standard, it is a abstract of leaks and rumors and would possibly comprise mistakes – the one means we can in finding out is are living all the way through the Galaxy Unpacked match later this month.