The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is still a ways away. However, when it gets here, there are a few key features I really want to see.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is definitely one of the best smartphones on the market right now, no doubt about that. You get incredible performance with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, plenty of RAM and storage, a whopping 200MP camera, two telephoto lenses for 3x and 5x optical zoom, S Pen integration, and more. It’s certainly an impressive package.
But it’s not perfect. In fact, some weaknesses could be improved in the next version, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here’s what I hope to see next year.A new design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the same design as the S23 Ultra, which used the same design as the S22 Ultra. Simply put, the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s design is a bit tired these days.
Not that there is anything wrong with the overall design, but it’s just getting a little stale and boring. This isn’t just a Samsung issue, to be fair — it also applies to Google, Apple, and even OnePlus at this point. However, that doesn’t give Samsung a pass. It would be great to see a new design show up for the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25 Ultra.
We’re at the point where the Galaxy S series is due for a design refresh. The rumor mill hasn’t indicated whether that design refresh will actually happen next year, but I certainly hope so.More RAM
Samsung offered two RAM options with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, giving users the choice of 12GB or 16GB RAM, depending on the amount of storage. However, Samsung removed that 16GB option with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, and it has yet to return.
Though 12GB RAM is still plenty, it would be nice to see the return of 16GB RAM with the highest storage (1TB) for those who really want it. Especially considering the Ultra’s starting price, it would be a nice perk to keep it as future-proof as possible.
