At first glance, Samsung’s mobile device launch strategy won’t change much anytime soon. With the Galaxy Z6 and Galaxy S24 FE launch events over and only a few months left until the end of the year, Samsung’s next big thing will be the Galaxy S25 flagship series.
Everyone expects Samsung to announce the Galaxy S25 lineup in early 2025. Although the tech giant hasn’t said anything officially, a lot has been rumored and revealed through leaks in recent months.
As always, the series should consist of the base model, Plus, and Ultra, but for now we’re focusing on the top-of-the-line model. Below is a compilation of all relevant information about the Galaxy S25 Ultra that has come to light so far through reliable sources.
Galaxy S25 Ultra design
According to all reliable accounts, one of the biggest changes the Galaxy S25 Ultra brings has to do with its exterior design. Gone is the boxy frame with sharp corners, and instead, the Ultra Phone features a flat frame with more rounded corners. The front and back panels also lie completely flat.
This move gives the Galaxy S25 Ultra a more modern look and brings it in line with other flagship series. But that’s not the only aesthetic upgrade for the 2025 Ultra Series.
According to leaked information, the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera ring is similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6, with small ridges around the lens.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with an S Pen, and early fan-made renderings based on supply chain information say the S Pen holster is on the left side.
Finally, Samsung seems to have put a lot of effort into slimming down the S25 Ultra bezels. The frame is supposed to be made of titanium, but it will be narrower than the frame on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will reportedly measure 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm. In contrast, the Galaxy S24 Ultra measures 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm.
Galaxy S25 Ultra display
With these design changes and thinner bezels, Samsung is expected to equip the Galaxy S25 Ultra with a slightly larger display of 6.9 inches instead of 6.8 inches.
We also expect Samsung to apply the same anti-reflective coating to the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s display as the S24 Ultra. This is a great feature, and I don’t see the company abandoning it next year.
As far as specifications are concerned, Samsung is likely to use the M14 OLED panel for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung’s display division has already supplied M14 generation OLED panels to Google and Apple for the Pixel 9 and iPhone 16, respectively.
The M14 generation panel is more efficient and brighter than the M13 OLED panel used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Although detailed specifications are unknown, it is safe to assume that if the Galaxy S25 Ultra uses an M14 panel, the latter will reach even higher brightness levels than the S24 Ultra panel, up to around 2,600 nits.
Based on what the Galaxy S24 Ultra already enjoys, other display specs for the Galaxy S25 Ultra are likely to include an LTPO backplane, QHD+ resolution, and a variable refresh rate of 1-120Hz.
Galaxy S25 Ultra internal hardware
There has been a lot of talk about the chipset selection for the Galaxy S25 series. And now, with the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra using high-end MediaTek chips for the first time in the lineup’s history, it looks like Samsung might use a MediaTek SoC, namely the Dimensity 9400, in its next generation flagship phones. . Higher than ever.
According to some reports, Samsung is likely to use its self-developed Exynos 2500 SoC in some regions and Snapdragon 8 Elite (also known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4) chips in others. . Other market watchers believe Samsung could go all-in on Snapdragon solutions across its S lineup next year.
In any case, the Galaxy S25 Ultra in particular is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip in all markets.
Additionally, the Galaxy S25 Ultra can come with 12GB to 16GB of RAM, although there could also be a base option of 12GB RAM. In terms of storage, the Galaxy S25 Ultra should be offered in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
There are no plans to change battery specifications. Based on existing data, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will come with a 5,000mAh unit with 45W fast charging capability.
Galaxy S25 Ultra camera specifications
Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship may not bring a lot of changes in the camera department, but it won’t reuse existing hardware everywhere.
One of the key upgrades could consist of a high-resolution ultra-wide-angle camera. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to feature a 50MP ultrawide shooter with a 1/2.52-inch optical format, f/1.9 aperture, and 0.7um pixels.
Apart from the ultrawide sensor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to come with a 200MP main camera, a 10MP 3x telephoto shooter, another 50MP 5x telephoto camera, and a 12MP selfie unit.
Galaxy S25 Ultra software
Everyone has high expectations for the upcoming One UI 7.0 update, as it is said to be Samsung’s biggest One UI skin for Android ever. Although not yet released or in beta testing, Samsung said at SDC that One UI 7 should be available early next year.
At launch, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will run at least Android 15 and One UI 7.0, or perhaps an updated version called One UI 7.1.
tipster @UniverseIce The Galaxy S25 Ultra claims to deliver great performance thanks to a combination of new software (One UI 7.1), more RAM, and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
One UI 7 promises a new redesign with smoother animations, new icons, and better background blur effects.
At SDC24, Samsung said the three core design principles of One UI 7 are:
- Simple. Aim for purposeful simplicity throughout the UI.
- Great impact. Create a new signature impression for One UI.
- Emotional. Create UI elements that generate positive emotional responses from users, such as a new blur engine.
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Given Samsung’s commitment to Generative AI capabilities, the Galaxy S25 Ultra not only runs existing AI tools faster than other Galaxy smartphones before it, but also introduces new or updated Galaxy AI tools. You can expect that.
As for firmware support, we’re confident that Samsung will support the Galaxy S25 Ultra for seven years with at least seven major OS upgrades.
Galaxy S25 Ultra release and price
Samsung has not announced the date of its next “Galaxy Unpacked” event, but the “Galaxy S25 Ultra” is likely to be announced in January or February next year.
Pricing details are also unknown, but there are several factors that could change the launch price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, primarily the cost of the high-end chipset.
Upcoming 3nm chips are proving to be more difficult to manufacture and are poised to deliver incredible performance, but may also be more costly.
Market sources say that the price of Snapdragon 8 Elite / Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be about 20% or about $40 higher than Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which could lead to an increase in the launch price of Galaxy S25 Ultra. states that there is.
For reference, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra were released at the end of January 2024 for $799, $999, and $1,299, respectively.
