Samsung Galaxy S25+: what to anticipate

The Samsung Galaxy S+ was by no means the favourite youngster of the S-series – not Samsung’s and never the patrons’ both. A report from Counterpoint Analysis final yr indicated that the Galaxy S24 Extremely made up 52% of complete gross sales, the small S24 was at 27% whereas the Galaxy S24+ solely accounted for 21% of gross sales.

And that was with stable upgrades in comparison with the S23+: a brand new LTPO show with QHD+ decision, 12GB of RAM and a barely bigger battery. Okay, not beautiful upgrades, but it surely’s greater than the S24 bought.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ (speculative renders)

And what of this yr’s mannequin? Right here is an summary of what we count on the Samsung Galaxy S25+ to be.

Coming later this month

Samsung has set the date of the subsequent Galaxy Unpacked occasion for January 22. If the whole lot follows the acquainted recreation plan, pre-orders will begin the day after and can final for round two weeks – open gross sales often begin on a Friday, so January 31 is the probably date.

Samsung usually provides a free storage improve for individuals who pre-order and we count on to see the identical this yr. When you’re within the US, you possibly can reserve a unit now and get $50 Samsung Credit score.

Snapdragon 8 Elite for all

The story goes that the Exynos 2500 yields had been poor, so Samsung needed to change to Snapdragon solely. Regardless of the fact is, it’s virtually sure that each one Galaxy S25 fashions offered in all markets will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Samsung has allegedly picked extra environment friendly RAM to pair with the brand new chip too, although it’s nonetheless LPDDR5X, so don’t count on main upgrades. The expectation is that the bottom RAM capability – maybe the one capability choice for the Plus – will stay 12GB. Storage will begin at 256GB and there must be a 512GB choice.

Thinner physique, similar battery

Based mostly on leaked information, the Galaxy S25+ will measure 7.3mm thick and can weigh 190g, in comparison with 7.7mm and 196g for the S24+. The slimmed down chassis won’t negatively influence the battery capability – you’ll be getting the identical 4,900mAh with the identical 45W wired and 15W wi-fi charging.

Which is sweet, however the competitors has moved ahead – 5,500mAh and even 6,000mAh isn’t all that unusual today. Samsung is reluctant to go for sooner charging, but it surely might have at the very least given the 2025 telephones a couple of hundred milliamp hours extra.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ in a Magnet Case

As you might have heard, Samsung will undertake the Qi2 normal for the S25 sequence. Nevertheless, there’s no phrase on sooner charging speeds, in order that’s why we’re assuming 15W. Samsung will partially undertake the magnetic facet of Qi2 by utilizing Magnet Circumstances, although third-party retailers already provide such circumstances for older S-series telephones.

Similar show, similar cameras

As we talked about at first, the Plus mannequin already bought bumped as much as 1440+ decision and an LTPO panel (the S23+ had a 1080p+ non-LTPO show). Additionally, whereas the Extremely is getting a brand new ultra-wide digital camera, this isn’t the case for the Plus and vanilla fashions, so we’re nonetheless a 50+10+12MP configuration (and the identical selfie digital camera too).

The competitors is leaving Samsung behind – the iPhone 16 Professional has a 48MP ultra-wide digital camera, whereas the Pixel 9 Professional additionally has a 48MP telephoto digital camera. The upcoming iPhone 17 Professional could get a related tele module.

One UI is getting a brand new look and extra AI

Samsung is likely one of the strongest proponents of AI on cell and homeowners of latest S-phones have been utilizing Galaxy AI totally free. The “free” half is likely to be coming to an finish this yr, at the very least for older fashions. Nevertheless, Galaxy S25 patrons could get a free subscription to Gemini Superior.

Google’s high tier plan usually prices $20 a month, which incorporates entry to essentially the most superior Gemini fashions and 2TB of Google Drive. This will likely be a short-lived promo, nonetheless. The S25+ will break up the distinction and get Superior for six months, whereas S25 and S25 Extremely patrons will get three and twelve months, respectively.

The Galaxy S25 sequence may even be the primary with steady One UI 7, which can incorporate various AI options like a new Bixby, which will likely be a “true AI companion”. Extra importantly, it’s also a serious overhaul of Samsung’s UI design.

The specter of the Galaxy S25 Slim

The rumored fourth member of the S25 sequence, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, is anticipated to be even thinner (as skinny as 6.5mm), to characteristic a 6.66” show, the identical Snapdragon 8 Elite and higher cameras – 200MP principal, 50MP ultra-wide and telephoto. Try our what-to-expect article for extra particulars.

This raises the query – aside from value, why would anybody purchase a Galaxy S25+ over the S25 Slim? We just lately heard that the Slim could also be delayed a couple of months, solely launching in Might, so timing could possibly be a consideration too. However aside from that, the Slim will likely be hands-down the higher cellphone, assuming the rumors are true, after all. And if they’re, we don’t suppose that the S25+ will be capable to match the 21% of gross sales determine that the S24+ managed.

Similar value

We haven’t heard from all markets, however leaked pricing information exhibits that the Samsung Galaxy S25+ will price the identical because the S24+ did final yr. The leak particularly mentioned that the worth in Sweden would be the similar as final yr, so right here is how a lot the S24 sequence price at launch (we have additionally included the euro pricing, which also needs to stay the identical).