Everything we know so far

Replace: December 19, 2024 (03:07 PM ET): We’ve up to date our Galaxy S25 sequence rumor hub with new info concerning the discharge date, design, colours, and options.

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 sequence launched in the midst of January 2024, arriving just a little earlier within the 12 months than the final couple of generations. Together with it, the corporate launched Galaxy AI, a titanium body, new digicam methods, and a lot of different options. However now that the Galaxy S24 launch has come and gone, it’s time to begin excited about the subsequent iteration within the sequence. How will the Galaxy S25 sequence set itself other than its predecessor? What new options will Samsung provide you with for the subsequent technology? Will 2025 lastly be the 12 months we see a serious shift within the Galaxy S design philosophy? Right here, we’ll break down all the things we all know thus far concerning the Galaxy S25.

Samsung releases a brand new Galaxy S sequence cellphone on an annual cadence, and there’s no purpose to consider it’s going to cease on the Galaxy S24. But when that’s not sufficient to persuade you, there have already been loads of leaks and rumors concerning the incoming household of handsets that we’ll get into afterward. Clearly, nothing is official till Samsung pronounces it. The corporate might all the time all of a sudden determine to close down improvement, however that’s extraordinarily unlikely given how worthwhile its smartphones are. We might say it’s much less of a query of whether or not Samsung will launch a Galaxy S25 and extra of a query of when it’s going to launch in 2025.

To assist bolster our confidence, we just lately noticed a leaked codename for the Galaxy S25 sequence: “paradigm.” This provides gasoline to the fireplace that we’re anticipating the Galaxy S25 sequence to land on schedule.

Additional, on the Samsung Developer Convention in October 2024, Samsung talked about that the steady model of One UI 7 will probably be launched “subsequent 12 months with the brand new Galaxy.”

Whereas this doesn’t explicitly point out the Galaxy S25, Samsung traditionally releases some type of software program replace at any time when it launches a brand new flagship. Given the historical past of the lineup, the primary flagship anticipated in early 2025 is the Galaxy S25 sequence.

So sure, there’ll very possible be a Galaxy S25.

• Galaxy S22 — February 9, 2022
• Galaxy S23 — February 17, 2023
• Galaxy S24 — January 31, 2024

The Galaxy S24 lineup launched in January, and though we’re approaching a 12 months since its launch, there may be not an entire lot of concrete info on the discharge date of the subsequent technology. Samsung might announce the launch date within the coming weeks, however for now, they’ve remained silent.

We will be a part of some dots, although, due to One UI 7’s launch date. Public betas for One UI 7 are anticipated earlier than the tip of 2024 for the Galaxy S24 sequence. Samsung additionally formally talked about that One UI 7 steady will launch in 2025 together with the subsequent Galaxy. Presuming that Samsung doesn’t intend to run the One UI 7 beta program for a number of months, it signifies that we’ll possible see the Galaxy S25 within the early elements of the 12 months.

That is corroborated by the truth that the South Korea-based agency normally launches its Galaxy S telephones close to the start of the 12 months. For the final three years, the discharge date has fallen within the months of January and February. We assume Samsung will maintain the identical cadence for the Galaxy S25. Sadly, we’ll want to attend to seek out out the precise date.

A rumor posted by leaker Abhishek Yadav means that Samsung is planning a launch on January 5, 2025. Yadav factors to an outline in a survey to corroborate this declare. Nevertheless, we’ll take this rumor with a grain of salt as one thing like this may very well be simply faked.

A conflicting leak from a number of tipsters means that Samsung will maintain its launch occasion on January 23, 2025. In addition they add that the occasion will probably be situated in San Francisco (which might pull the date to January 22, due to timezone variations) and the rumored Slim variant might make a shock look.

In the meantime, tipster Alvin on X (previously Twitter) claims that Galaxy Unpacked will occur on January 22. The tipster even added that the occasion will begin at 10 AM PT.

Even earlier than the Galaxy S24 launched in January 2024, we have been listening to rumors concerning the Galaxy S25. Now that it has been some time for the reason that launch of 2024’s Galaxy telephones, the rumor mill for subsequent 12 months’s telephones has picked up a number of steam. These rumors and leaks span the gamut from the SoC to the design and extra. Let’s take a second to interrupt down the entire obtainable info.

Galaxy S25 fashions

It stands to purpose that the Galaxy S25 sequence will encompass the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25 Plus, and the Galaxy S25 Extremely. In any case, Samsung has used this naming conference for the reason that Galaxy S20 sequence.

Tipster Yogesh Brar made a quite attention-grabbing declare on August 16, although. The leaker claimed that Samsung may very well be excited about a reputation change for the Plus and Extremely fashions. Extra particularly, Brar asserted that the Galaxy S25 Extremely might change into the Galaxy S25 Be aware, whereas the S25 Plus might change into the S25 Professional.

We’ve beforehand seen Apple supply the iPhone 15 Professional, which has extra options than the iPhone 15 Plus. So we’re guessing an S25 Professional may very well be a extra feature-packed providing than an S25 Plus. However that is only a rumor for now, so that you shouldn’t maintain your breath for this alteration.

There have been mumblings of a fourth Galaxy S25 mannequin, nevertheless. Not too long ago a tool with the mannequin quantity SM-S937 appeared within the GSMA IMEI database. It’s believed that this fourth mannequin may very well be a Galaxy S25 Slim, which can take inspiration from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. However as of now, we’re nonetheless presuming that there will probably be vanilla, Plus, and Extremely fashions within the Galaxy S25 lineup.

Extra just lately, 91mobiles noticed the FCC listings for the Galaxy S25 sequence. The FCC itemizing confirms the US mannequin numbers: SM-931U for the Galaxy S25, SM-936U for the S25 Plus, and SM-938U for the S25 Extremely, so we are able to relaxation assured that we’re going to see at the least these three fashions as soon as once more.

Design

The design of the Galaxy S sequence has hardly modified in the previous couple of generations. That’s why we have been excited when leaker Revegnus stated that Ilhwan Lee, a former Mercedes-Benz designer, has been tasked with making the Galaxy model really feel “contemporary” and that design adjustments are anticipated.

Regardless of this information, in September, dependable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) shared a have a look at what the Galaxy S25 Extremely might seem like, and…it’s similar to the previous three years. The renders disclosed by the leaker do showcase a barely new design that extra resembles Sony’s Xperia flagships, however it’s hardly an overhaul:

The system seems to have flat sides and rounded corners, and Samsung’s signature digicam setup is on the again.

We’ve additionally seen dummy leaks of the Galaxy S25 Extremely by leaker xleaks7 that corroborate the cellphone’s rounded corners.

The dummy cellphone seems to be as massive as ever within the palms, with the unit measuring 162.82 x 77.65 x 8.25 mm, making it barely taller, narrower, and thinner than its predecessor’s 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm dimensions.

We’ve additionally seen a transparent case leak for the Galaxy S25 Extremely, which reveals the S Pen location close to the underside proper fringe of the system.

Tipster Ice Universe initially claimed that we should still see some adjustments to the feel of the digicam setup proven within the leaked renders however then backtracked on these adjustments. Do word that particulars just like the digicam lens housing might be modified pretty simply, even later within the improvement stage.

Leaker Jukanlosreve shared photos of higher dummy models of the Galaxy S25 Extremely, exhibiting off the system in black and white.

Extra just lately, the Galaxy S25 Extremely has been noticed in hands-on movies posted on Reddit, which you’ll see under to get look of the system.

Want extra? Following up on the leaked hands-on video, we received some additional photographs of the system that showcase different bits of the system that aren’t as seen within the authentic picture.

These photos verify that the S Pen slot stays on the underside left of the system. We additionally get a close-up of the nook bezel. The bezels are skinny and uniform, giving the system a cultured look.

We additionally received some photos from photos of dummy models from WinFuture’s Roland Quandt on Bluesky. In keeping with Quandt, these models have been manufactured in China and bought on-line. You’ll discover that these mock-ups are missing the digicam rings which can be anticipated to seem on all Galaxy S25 fashions.

In the meantime, extra leaks from Hemmertoffer and Android Headlines have given us attainable glimpses into the designs of the usual Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus fashions.

As per the leaks, the usual S25 seems to be getting a measurement discount throughout the board in comparison with its predecessor, the S24. The rumored dimensions are 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2mm, which is noticeably smaller than the S24’s 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm dimensions. Curiously, this shrinkage doesn’t appear to influence the show measurement, which is anticipated to stay round 6.17 inches and certain marketed as 6.2 inches.

There are a few different noteworthy tweaks. The digicam setup is now rumored to function rings across the lenses, much like what we’ve seen in leaked renders of the Galaxy S25 Extremely. Moreover, the bezels seem like getting slimmer, whereas the flat sides are right here to remain for an additional 12 months. We will anticipate the Galaxy S25 Plus to additionally include the identical aesthetics with a barely larger display screen measurement, as seen in Hemmerstoffer’s renders under:

Tipster Ice Universe additionally posted photos evaluating mock-ups of the Galaxy S25 Extremely to the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 Professional Max. This offers us a greater concept of the thickness of Samsung’s telephones. The leaker additionally posted photos evaluating the S25 Extremely to the S24 Extremely, revealing a thinner and lighter metallic body for the brand new cellphone.

Surprisingly sufficient, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are tipped to supply quite curious particular person digicam cutouts that look a bit like Tremendous Mario warp pipes. We do have issues about lint and dirt gathering below the lip of those cutouts. Test it out within the Ice Universe picture under.

Leaker Ice Universe additionally shared a picture of display screen protectors supposed for the Galaxy S25 sequence. The display screen protectors examine the show sizes side-by-side and showcase the up to date rounded show design for the top-end Extremely variant.

The leaker adopted up with two photos exhibiting display screen protectors on October 16. The primary picture (under, left) appears to point out the Galaxy S25 Extremely display screen with a privateness display screen protector, whereas the second image apparently reveals protectors for all three variants.

Curious concerning the Galaxy S25 line’s colours? Effectively, Ice Universe claimed on October 19 that the S25 Extremely could be obtainable in Black, Inexperienced, Blue, and Titanium. These aren’t anticipated to be the one hues, however the tipster stated they didn’t know the online-exclusive colours simply but.

In the meantime, show analyst Ross Younger claims that the official names for the colours on the bottom and Plus fashions will probably be Moon Night time Blue, Silver Shadow, Glowing Blue, and Glowing Inexperienced. There could even be an extra coloration, Midnight Black, for the Plus. Younger additionally mentions that the Extremely will probably be obtainable in Titanium Black, Titanium Blue, Titanium Grey, and Titanium Silver.

Solely two weeks after Younger leaked the colour names, we received our first have a look at what may very well be the Glowing Inexperienced and Glowing Blue colorways from leaker Tarun Vats. Glowing Inexperienced seems to be a lightweight inexperienced coloration, whereas Glowing Blue is a greyish-blue hue.

In a later leak, Ice Universe gave us new info on the body colours for the S25 Extremely, along with the main points concerning the colorways. In keeping with the leaker, the blue possibility has a lightweight blue shade and the body is silver with a touch of blue. As you’ll anticipate, black is black, however the system can have a silver body. White, alternatively, encompasses a lighter silver coloration. Whereas grey is alleged to be grey with a touch of gold and the identical is true with the body.

Cameras

One of many first items of knowledge to leak concerning the S25 Extremely was the digicam specs. Early rumors have been very conflicted, with some claiming large overhauls (similar to going with a easy, triple-lens setup) and an enormous improve for the first 200MP lens. Nevertheless, because the 12 months has gone on, most of these early rumors have been shot down. The newest information factors to some upgrades for the Galaxy S25 Extremely, however not an entire overhaul.

Ice Universe posted a load of obvious Galaxy S25 Extremely digicam specs on Weibo on Could 27. They claimed that the Extremely cellphone would persist with a 200MP principal digicam and 50MP 5x periscope telephoto zoom however would swap to a 50MP ultrawide lens. Sadly, it seems to be like we gained’t see a 50MP 3x telephoto digicam to match, because the tipster says the Extremely cellphone will retain the present 3x 10MP telephoto lens.

Leaker Sperandio4Tech additionally posted information on sensor upgrades for these two upgraded lenses. Allegedly, the Galaxy S25 Extremely’s ultrawide lens might get “a brand new model of the 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor.” In the meantime, the 3x telephoto lens might get “a brand new 1/3-inch Isocell sensor.”

On June 27, we lastly received a more in-depth have a look at what’s prone to be the sensor for the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus, as the corporate introduced a number of new sensors, however it was the ISCOELL GNJ that caught our eye. The GNJ has a sensor that’s roughly on par with the principle digicam sensor within the S24 and S24 Plus at 1/1.57 inches versus the 1/1.56-inch sensor discovered on the 2 S23 handsets. The brand new sensor additionally sports activities one-micron pixels, very like the sensor used on the S24 and S24 Plus. Leaker Ice Universe additionally mentions that Samsung determined to “proceed utilizing the identical sensor on the S25 and even the S26,” indicating that we could not see an entire lot of change on these.

Processors

A number of the largest Galaxy S25 rumors thus far have associated to the processors. Samsung introduced again its custom of providing the Galaxy S sequence with a Snapdragon processor in chosen markets and an Exynos chip for the remainder of the world with the S24. This was after the much-welcome shift in 2023 of abandoning Exynos and providing Snapdragon processors for all handsets world wide.

In September 2024, a Korean outlet reported that the Galaxy S25 sequence would completely use Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chips, which may very well be excellent news for folk who don’t just like the Exynos/Snapdragon break up. The web site additionally steered that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy chip is “specialised” for the Galaxy S25 Extremely. Qualcomm has launched its flagship chip below the branding “Snapdragon 8 Elite” as a substitute of the “8 Gen 4” branding, so we anticipate to see the brand new branding on the telephones now.

If Samsung does go all-in on Snapdragon, the Galaxy S25 might get a pleasant velocity increase. Tipster Digital Chat Station claims that chips will hit 4GHz. This might be a notable enchancment from the Gen 3 processor, which is able to reaching 3.3GHz.

Moreover, one leak claims the corporate might additionally make the most of a MediaTek Dimensity SoC for choose fashions. This appears much less possible and it’s vital to say the sourcing is a bit questionable with this one, so a grain of salt is critical. Google’s DeepMind staff additionally hinted at a MediaTek flagship for a future Samsung cellphone, however then labelled the textual content as inaccurate. Nonetheless, it appears possible Samsung isn’t comfortable paying Qualcomm’s excessive pricing for its chips and is actively searching for different choices.

Korea’s Hankyung outlet reported on October 18 that the Galaxy S25 sequence would solely use Snapdragon processors. Moreover, Samsung was listed as one of many adopters of the Snapdragon 8 Elite (beforehand referred to as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4) when Qualcomm introduced the chip.

Leaker Ice Universe appears to agree that the Galaxy S25 sequence will undertake Snapdragon silicon throughout the board. The tipster provides that this would be the case for all fashions worldwide. In addition they declare that the chip will probably be a Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Options

For OS updates, Google makes use of an A/B technique that permits the person to proceed utilizing their system because the replace progresses within the background. This technique is called a seamless replace and Samsung has lengthy averted making use of Google’s seamless replace technique to its telephones. Because of this, Galaxy customers have to attend for an replace to complete earlier than they’ll begin utilizing their system once more. Nevertheless, a rumor from chunvn8888 means that Samsung is planning to go the seamless route with the Galaxy S25 sequence. This might make the Galaxy S25 sequence the second mannequin within the firm’s assortment to help any such replace, the opposite mannequin being the Galaxy A55 5G.

We’re additionally anticipating the Galaxy S25 sequence to return with steady One UI 7, which relies on Android 15, out of the field.

Bixby might even have an enormous comeback when the Galaxy S25 launches. Samsung just lately gave the digital assistant a lift with its in-house LLM, however this new and improved Bixby was solely obtainable in China. It’s stated that Samsung was planning on including it to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, however scheduling points received in the way in which. So AI-enhanced Bixby might make its debut outdoors of China with the Galaxy S25, in response to a report from The Elec.

Shifting on to the show, not a lot is presently identified about show specs outdoors of the rumor that the sequence might go larger. Nevertheless, Samsung has been engaged on next-generation OLED shows that will enable fingerprint scanning wherever on the display screen and permit a number of fingerprints to be scanned concurrently. On the time, the CEO of Isorg, Dieter Could, predicted that Samsung could be able to ship these shows by 2025.

We discovered just a little extra info on this entrance in October with a report claiming that Samsung gained’t be utilizing its finest OLED panels for its 2025 flagship. As a substitute of utilizing OLED shows made with M14 natural supplies, just like the Pixel 9 Professional and iPhone 16 Professional, all the sequence will use M13 natural supplies. The distinction right here is that M14 supplies are 20-30% brighter and extra environment friendly than M13 supplies. In addition they have a 10-20% longer lifespan. This transfer is believed to be a cost-cutting measure for the corporate, one that may unlikely trickle all the way down to the patron.

On to battery specs, it’s attainable Samsung may very well be planning to make use of stack know-how for the battery within the S25 sequence, in response to a report from The Elec. This tech is usually utilized in electrical autos, however it seems Samsung’s analysis and improvement division is contemplating bringing it over to smartphones. Stacking refers back to the means cells within the battery are organized, which might result in the next power capability inside a smaller quantity. In keeping with the report, the association might present a ten% enchancment in power density.

In the meantime, a report from GalaxyClub says the usual Galaxy S25 might have the identical 4,000mAh capability because the Galaxy S24. This isn’t unhealthy information, however it is likely to be disappointing for anybody hoping to eke out a bit extra juice from the Galaxy S25.

As for the Galaxy S25 Extremely, tipster Digital Chat Station says to anticipate a 5,000mAh battery with 45W quick charging. This was later confirmed by way of a Chinese language regulatory itemizing, which reveals that the cellphone helps 45W charging with 15V and 3A specs.

The identical itemizing additionally means that the Galaxy S25 Extremely might function satellite tv for pc connectivity, one thing that was anticipated on the Galaxy S24 however by no means occurred. What concerning the Galaxy S25 Plus? Effectively, GalaxyClub experiences you can anticipate the identical 4,900mAh capability because the S24 Plus.

The FCC listings noticed by MySmartPrice additionally recommend that the Galaxy S25 was examined with a journey adapter (mannequin EP-TA800), supporting 25W wired charging, the identical as its predecessor. In the meantime, the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Extremely have been examined with journey adapters (mannequin EP-T2510) able to 45W quick charging. This implies there won’t be any upgrades to the wired charging speeds on all telephones this 12 months.

Nevertheless, the story takes a irritating flip in terms of wi-fi charging. In keeping with the FCC paperwork, the vanilla Galaxy S25 will solely help 9W wi-fi charging, marking a possible downgrade from the Galaxy S24’s 15W wi-fi charging. On that entrance, dependable leaker chunvn8888 claims that the Galaxy S25 helps the Qi2 wi-fi charging customary, however it gained’t have built-in magnets for computerized alignment. As a substitute, it seems you’ll want an official Samsung case with a magnet ring in order for you that computerized alignment.

One thing else that was revealed by the FCC listings is that the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Extremely will probably be getting UWB (Extremely Huge-Band help), whereas the usual Galaxy S25 will as soon as once more sit this one out. Nevertheless, this might not be the case for the worldwide mannequin because the US variant was the one one not listed with this function. The itemizing additionally confirms the presence of an S Pen and reverse wi-fi charging.

In a reply to a social submit from Samsung, tipster Ice Universe claims that the bottom Galaxy S25 will as soon as once more have 8GB of RAM. Presumably, the leaker is suggesting that solely 8GB of RAM will probably be obtainable, whatever the configuration. If true, this might imply the S25 can have the identical quantity of reminiscence as Samsung gave the S24 and S23. Nevertheless, the most recent Android Headlines report strongly means that the bottom Galaxy S25 mannequin will begin with 12GB of RAM this 12 months, probably to permit for higher dealing with of AI duties. Ice Universe additionally mentions that the Galaxy S25 Extremely can have 16GB of RAM. Samsung tipster CID mentions that the Galaxy S25 sequence might have 12GB RAM for the usual and Plus variants and 16GB for the Extremely.

Whereas it’s attainable we gained’t see a change within the quantity of reminiscence, the storage story may very well be completely different. Samsung Semiconductor launched a roadmap for the subsequent technology of UFS. That roadmap states the corporate will launch UFS 4.0 4-lane CS in 2025 earlier than leaping to UFS 5.0 in 2027.

Primarily based on the roadmap, UFS 4.0 4-lane CS will double the learn/write charges of the present UFS 4.0 customary. The extra velocity will present a number of advantages, like quicker load instances and extra environment friendly on-device AI purposes.

• 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)

With regards to pricing, Samsung has stayed pretty constant over latest years. For the final three years, in truth, the bottom and Plus fashions have remained at $799 and $999, respectively. The one value change that occurred throughout this time span was with the Extremely mannequin, which went up by $100 in 2024.

The excellent news is that there’s not sufficient info to recommend a value improve for any mannequin. Then again, the unhealthy information is that there’s additionally not sufficient info to recommend that Samsung gained’t implement a value bump. If we needed to guess, nevertheless, we consider the associated fee would be the identical because it was in 2024.

So as to add some weight behind our declare that we gained’t see value will increase, Apple’s costs for the iPhone 16 sequence — an accepted rubric for Samsung’s pricing — remained unchanged this 12 months. This closely suggests we gained’t see adjustments from Samsung for Galaxy S25 pricing, at the least within the US.

Nevertheless, one main concern is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is costlier than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. So we’re not fully satisfied {that a} value hike is out of the query, particularly if the Galaxy S25 sequence is Snapdragon-only.

Except you’re useless set on getting the most recent and best from Samsung, there’s not likely any purpose to attend. The exception to that’s for those who’re not in instant want of a brand new cellphone. In that case, it is likely to be price ready to see how the Galaxy S25 sequence pans out.

In the event you want one thing now, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 ($859.99 at Amazon), Galaxy S24 Plus ($1119.99 at Amazon), and Galaxy S24 Extremely ($1419.99 at Amazon) can possible serve all of your wants. Likewise, you have got your alternative of completely succesful non-Samsung handsets that vary wherever from premium to budget-tier and all the things in between. For instance, the Google Pixel 9 Professional ($849 at Amazon) is a strong system that has nice cameras and neat AI options powered by Gemini. There’s additionally the Nothing Telephone 2 ($599.99 at Nothing) in order for you a flagship smartphone that gained’t harm your pockets.