First Photos and Details of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Appear
Introduced in early 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which received powerful hardware, AI-powered features, and incredible cameras, set a high bar for all Android smartphones. Now the Koreans must work hard to ensure that the next-generation model surpasses its predecessor.
Although several months remain before the premiere of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, some information about one of Samsung’s most important new products in 2025 has already appeared on the Internet. Tech Facts has collected all the most important information about the upcoming flagship gadget.
Design of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung has been following a conservative design concept for its top smartphones for many years now, so it can be assumed that the Koreans will not abandon this approach. However, the well-known insider Ice Universe recently published the first high-quality renders, giving an idea of possible changes in the appearance of the future flagship smartphone.
Based on the images, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain the flat front but will have a body with rounded corners and thinner bezels. These changes may be due to numerous complaints about the current model, which, according to some users, does not fit very comfortably in the hand.
Earlier, the same source reported that the thickness of the gadget’s case will be only 8.4 mm, making it one of the thinnest flagship Samsung smartphones. For comparison, the thickness of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is 8.9 mm, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra is 8.6 mm. Finally, the model should retain titanium frames and a built-in proprietary S Pen stylus
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Display
Apple plans to increase the screens of the Pro version of the upcoming iPhone 16, so it is possible that Samsung will follow the same path to successfully compete with the Americans. According to one version, the display diagonal of the standard Galaxy S25 will grow from 6.2 to 6.36 inches and that of the Ultra version—from 6.8 to 6.9 inches.
In addition, Koreans are developing the next generation of OLED screens, one of which will be able to read fingerprints anywhere on the display and recognize several fingerprints at once.
Plus, according to modern trends, Samsung will strive to increase the screen’s peak brightness. For example, the current model has a maximum brightness of 2600 nits, while the predecessor was limited to 1750 nits.
Main Features of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Depending on the market, the standard versions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus may use either their own Exynos 2500 chipsets or MediaTek Dimensity processors. Still, the flagship Ultra version should exclusively receive the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset from Qualcomm. According to preliminary data, the frequency will be 4.3 GHz, which will be a significant increase compared to the current generation chip, which produces 3.4 GHz. It is assumed that the new processor will outperform the Apple A18 chip, which the Americans will equip the future iPhone 16 with.
According to another rumor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will receive a UFS 4.1 flash drive, which will not only improve the efficiency of artificial intelligence but also, for example, allow you to instantly record 4K video directly to the internal storage. The amount of RAM will increase from 12 to 16 GB.
According to preliminary data, the future Samsung flagship will be equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery with support for a 45 W fast charging system. Due to the optimization of the system and graphics accelerator, the lack of changes should not affect the device’s degree of autonomy.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Cameras
Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will retain four cameras on the back. The 200-megapixel camera with an upgraded sensor measuring about 1 inch will remain at the top. It will be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, a telephoto lens with three-fold optical zoom, and another 50-megapixel telephoto camera with five-fold zoom.
Thus, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will receive two new 50 MP cameras, replacing the 12 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and 10 MP telephoto lens. In addition, a significant upgrade of electronic algorithms should improve the quality of photo and video shooting.
Android 15 and special features of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The new flagship Samsung will run on the Android 15 operating system, which is set to undergo the most significant update in recent years. Users will have access to various functions – from finding a lost smartphone even with a completely dead battery and support for satellite communications to advanced protection against fraudsters based on artificial intelligence.
Other advanced AI-powered features are also expected. Details are not yet available, but with more manufacturers implementing deep learning models in their gadgets, Samsung will likely offer some exclusive and interesting features.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Release Date and Price
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to premiere between January and March 2025. Koreans traditionally show their flagship devices at the beginning of the year, so future gadgets should not be an exception. For example, the Galaxy S22 line was presented on February 9, 2022, the Galaxy S23 on February 17, 2023, and the current Galaxy S24 debuted on January 31, 2024.
The price will presumably remain at the same level. Thus, at the time of the premiere, the standard Samsung Galaxy S24 cost $799, the Plus version $999, and the flagship S24 Ultra $1299.
