All the things we all know up to now

Replace: November 14, 2024 (5:16 PM ET): We’ve up to date our Galaxy S25 sequence rumor hub with leaked hands-on photographs in addition to photographs of the beforehand leaked dummy models.

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 sequence launched in the course of January 2024, arriving a bit of earlier within the yr than the final couple of generations. Together with it, the corporate launched Galaxy AI, a titanium body, new digital camera tips, and quite a few different options. However now that the Galaxy S24 launch has come and gone, it’s time to begin occupied with the subsequent iteration within the sequence. How will the Galaxy S25 sequence set itself other than its predecessor? What new options will Samsung give you for the subsequent era? Will 2025 lastly be the yr we see a significant shift within the Galaxy S design philosophy? Right here, we’ll break down the whole lot we all know up to now 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’ll 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 in a while. Clearly, nothing is official till Samsung publicizes it. The corporate may all the time instantly resolve to close down growth, however that’s extraordinarily unlikely given how worthwhile its smartphones are. We’d 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’ll launch in 2025.

To assist bolster our confidence, we just lately noticed a leaked codename for the Galaxy S25 sequence: “paradigm.” This provides gas 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 might be launched “subsequent yr 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 probably 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 yr since its launch, there may be not a complete lot of concrete info on the discharge date of the subsequent era. Samsung may announce the launch date within the coming weeks, however for now, they’ve remained silent.

We will be part of some dots, although, because of One UI 7’s launch date. Public betas for One UI 7 are anticipated earlier than the top 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 probably see the Galaxy S25 within the early elements of the yr.

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

Nevertheless, 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 might be situated in San Francisco (which may pull the date to January 22, because of timezone variations) and the rumored Slim variant may make a shock look.

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 because the launch of 2024’s Galaxy telephones, the rumor mill for subsequent yr’s telephones has picked up a whole lot 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 all the out there 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 spite of everything, Samsung has used this naming conference because the Galaxy S20 sequence.

Tipster Yogesh Brar made a slightly attention-grabbing declare on August 16, although. The leaker claimed that Samsung may very well be occupied with a title change for the Plus and Extremely fashions. Extra particularly, Brar asserted that the Galaxy S25 Extremely may turn into the Galaxy S25 Observe, whereas the S25 Plus may turn 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 transformation.

There have been mumblings of a fourth Galaxy S25 mannequin, nonetheless. Just lately 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 might be vanilla, Plus, and Extremely fashions within the Galaxy S25 lineup.

Design

The design of the Galaxy S sequence has hardly modified in the previous few 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 modifications are anticipated.

Regardless of this information, in September, dependable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) shared a take a look at what the Galaxy S25 Extremely may appear to be, 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 digital camera 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 giant as ever within the fingers, 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 exhibits the S Pen location close to the underside proper fringe of the system.

Tipster Ice Universe initially claimed that we should see some modifications to the feel of the digital camera setup proven within the leaked renders however then backtracked on these modifications. Do notice that particulars just like the digital camera lens housing may be modified pretty simply, even later within the growth stage.

Leaker Jukanlosreve shared photographs 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 be able to see under to get an excellent look of the system.

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

These footage affirm 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.

In the meantime, extra leaks from Hemmertoffer and Android Headlines have given us potential 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 predicted to stay round 6.17 inches and certain marketed as 6.2 inches.

There are a few different noteworthy tweaks. The digital camera 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 yr. We will count on 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 photographs evaluating mock-ups of the Galaxy S25 Extremely to the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 Professional Max. This provides us a greater thought of the thickness of Samsung’s telephones. The leaker additionally posted photographs evaluating the S25 Extremely to the S24 Extremely, revealing a thinner and lighter steel body for the brand new cellphone.

Surprisingly sufficient, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are tipped to supply slightly curious particular person digital camera cutouts that look a bit like Tremendous Mario warp pipes. We do have considerations about lint and mud gathering underneath 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 meant for the Galaxy S25 sequence. The display screen protectors evaluate 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 photographs 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 exhibits 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 out there 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 might be Moon Evening Blue, Silver Shadow, Glowing Blue, and Glowing Inexperienced. There might even be an extra shade, Midnight Black, for the Plus. Younger additionally mentions that the Extremely might be out there in Titanium Black, Titanium Blue, Titanium Grey, and Titanium Silver.

Solely two weeks after Younger leaked the colour names, we received our first take 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 shade, whereas Glowing Blue is a greyish-blue hue.

Cameras

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

Ice Universe posted a load of obvious Galaxy S25 Extremely digital camera specs on Weibo on Might 27. They claimed that the Extremely cellphone would keep on with a 200MP foremost digital camera and 50MP 5x periscope telephoto zoom however would change to a 50MP ultrawide lens. Sadly, it seems to be like we received’t see a 50MP 3x telephoto digital camera 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 may get “a brand new model of the 1/2.76-inch JN1 sensor.” In the meantime, the 3x telephoto lens may get “a brand new 1/3-inch Isocell sensor.”

On June 27, we lastly received a more in-depth take 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 digital camera 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 similar to 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 might not see a complete lot of change on these.

Processors

Among the greatest Galaxy S25 rumors up to now 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 around the globe.

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

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

Moreover, one leak claims the corporate may additionally make the most of a MediaTek Dimensity SoC for choose fashions. This appears much less probably and it’s essential to say the sourcing is a bit questionable with this one, so a grain of salt is important. Google’s DeepMind group additionally hinted at a MediaTek flagship for a future Samsung cellphone, however then labelled the textual content as inaccurate. Nonetheless, it appears probably 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 often called 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 might be a Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Options

For OS updates, Google makes use of an A/B technique that enables the consumer to proceed utilizing their system because the replace progresses within the background. This technique is called a seamless replace and Samsung has lengthy prevented making use of Google’s seamless replace technique to its telephones. In consequence, Galaxy customers have to attend for an replace to complete earlier than they will 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 may make the Galaxy S25 sequence the second mannequin within the firm’s assortment to assist 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 is predicated on Android 15, out of the field.

Transferring on to the show, not a lot is at the moment recognized about show specs exterior of the rumor that the sequence may go larger. Nevertheless, Samsung has been engaged on next-generation OLED shows that might enable fingerprint scanning anyplace on the display screen and permit a number of fingerprints to be scanned concurrently. On the time, the CEO of Isorg, Dieter Might, predicted that Samsung could be able to ship these shows by 2025.

We realized a bit of extra info on this entrance in October with a report claiming that Samsung received’t be utilizing its greatest 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, your complete 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 potential Samsung may very well be planning to make use of stack expertise for the battery within the S25 sequence, in line with a report from The Elec. This tech is often utilized in electrical automobiles, however it seems Samsung’s analysis and growth division is contemplating bringing it over to smartphones. Stacking refers back to the method cells within the battery are organized, which might result in the next vitality capability inside a smaller quantity. In keeping with the report, the association may present a ten% enchancment in vitality density.

In the meantime, a report from GalaxyClub says the usual Galaxy S25 may have the identical 4,000mAh capability because the Galaxy S24. This isn’t dangerous information, however it is perhaps 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 count on a 5,000mAh battery with 45W quick charging. This was later confirmed by way of a Chinese language regulatory itemizing, which exhibits that the cellphone helps 45W charging with 15V and 3A specs.

The similar itemizing additionally means that the Galaxy S25 Extremely may 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 studies you can count on the identical 4,900mAh capability because the S24 Plus.

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 might be out there, whatever the configuration. If true, this is able to imply the S25 could have the identical quantity of reminiscence as Samsung gave the S24 and S23. Nevertheless, the newest Android Headlines report strongly means that the bottom Galaxy S25 mannequin will begin with 12GB of RAM this yr, probably to permit for higher dealing with of AI duties. Ice Universe additionally mentions that the Galaxy S25 Extremely could have 16GB of RAM. Samsung tipster CID mentions that the Galaxy S25 sequence may have 12GB RAM for the usual and Plus variants and 16GB for the Extremely.

Whereas it’s potential we received’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 era 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 normal. The extra velocity will present a number of advantages, like quicker load instances and extra environment friendly on-device AI functions.

• 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)

In relation to pricing, Samsung has stayed pretty constant over current years. For the final three years, in actual fact, the bottom and Plus fashions have remained at $799 and $999, respectively. The one worth 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 worth improve for any mannequin. Alternatively, the dangerous information is that there’s additionally not sufficient info to recommend that Samsung received’t implement a worth bump. If we needed to guess, nonetheless, we consider the price would be the similar because it was in 2024.

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

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

Until you’re useless set on getting the newest and best from Samsung, there’s probably not any purpose to attend. The exception to that’s if you happen to’re not in quick want of a brand new cellphone. In that case, it is perhaps 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 probably serve all of your wants. Likewise, you will have your selection of completely succesful non-Samsung handsets that vary anyplace from premium to budget-tier and the whole lot in between. For instance, the Google Pixel 9 Professional ($799 at Amazon) is a stable system that has nice cameras and neat AI options powered by Gemini. There’s additionally the Nothing Cellphone 2 ($599.99 at Nothing) in order for you a flagship smartphone that received’t damage your pockets.