The Galaxy S25 range is likely to arrive early next year, and there are already plenty leaks and rumours regarding what to expect
As good as Samsung’s current flagship phones are, attention has already shifted to what’s next for the Galaxy S lineup. If you’ve held off so far on buying the Galaxy S24, S24+ or S24 Ultra, then you’ll probably be interested in what Samsung has in store for 2025.
Despite that being a few months away, there are already plenty of leaks and rumours regarding the upcoming Galaxy S25 range. Here’s all the latest news and rumours around the upcoming new models from Samsung. When will the Samsung Galaxy S25 be released?
There’s no official release date as of the time of writing, but Samsung is pretty consistent with the Galaxy phone launches, so we can make an educated guess.
Here’s when the previous models arrived:
Samsung Galaxy S24 – January 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24+ – January 2024
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – January 2024
Samsung Galaxy S23 – February 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23+ – February 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – February 2023
Samsung Galaxy S22 – February 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22+ – February 2022
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – February 2022
As you can see, the new Galaxy devices usually make their debut at the start of the year. It should be noted that the S24 range was actually released on 31st January, so it was almost a February release.
Samsung has posted an official invitation for the next Galaxy Unpacked event that will happen on 10 July 2024. However, the S25 series almost certainly won’t be launching next month. With this in mind, we think it’s safe to say that the Galaxy S25 range will launch in either January or February 2025.
Additionally, according to a Dutch site GalaxyClub, Samsung has begun registering the Galaxy S25 brand name in various markets, a departure from their previous practice of registering names post-launch. This proactive approach includes recent registrations for the Galaxy S24, Z Fold 6 and Z Fold 7, the latter also expected in 2025.
The Galaxy S25 name has been registered in Mexico, among other places, though this does not guarantee the series’ continuation. The paperwork mainly protects the brand name and while it suggests the series’ persistence, it isn’t definitive proof of future plans.How much will the Samsung Galaxy S25 cost?
Samsung seems to have a settled range of costs these days, so although we don’t know how the Galaxy S25 range will line up, we don’t expect it to veer too much away from the previous generation.
The S23 range saw some price hikes, but these were reduced in the S24 lineup, and it makes sense that these tiers will be retained for the S25 models.
However, according to a Weibo post from Digital Chat Station (via Android Authority), the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will cost about 20% more than its predecessor.
What’s more, Qualcomm’s SVP Chris Patrick claimed (via SamMobile) that Qualcomm expects the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 to have a price increase, confirming the latest reports.
If this turns out to be true, the price of the Galaxy S25 series may increase. According to recent reports, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could cost between $190/£140 and $240/£180. However, we don’t know by what amounts this could increase the prices of individual Galaxy S25 models.
As a reminder, here’s how the last few iterations have been priced:
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB) – £799/$799.99
Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) – £859/$859.99
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (256GB) – £999/$999.99
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (512GB) – £1,099/$1,119.99
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,299.99
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) – £1,349/$1,419.99
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) – £1,549/$1,659.99
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) – £849/$799
Samsung Galaxy S23 (256GB) – £899/$899
Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) – £1,049/$999
Samsung Galaxy S23+ (512GB) – £1,149/$1,099
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,199
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) – £1,399/$1,379
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB) – £1,599/$1,619
Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy S22 (128GB) – £769/$799
Samsung Galaxy S22 (256GB) – £819/$849
Samsung Galaxy S22+ (128GB) – £949/$999
Samsung Galaxy S22+ (256GB) – £999/$1,049
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (128GB) – £1,149/$1,199
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,299
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (512GB) – £1,329/$1,399
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (1TB) – £1,499/$1,599 What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy S25 have?
Samsung is yet to reveal anything about the Galaxy S25 range at this stage. However, there are already some rumours regarding what we can expect.Different naming
Reliable tipster Yogesh Brar hinted that the Galaxy S25 Ultra could be rebranded as the Galaxy S25 Note. Additionally, the Galaxy S25 Plus might be renamed the Galaxy S25 Pro.
The switch to ‘Pro’ for the S25 Plus could position it as a feature-rich alternative, similar to Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro or Google’s Pixel 9 Pro. These changes would have made more sense when Samsung merged the Note series into the S22 Ultra in 2022, but it appears the company now seeks to further differentiate its high-end models.
This rumour coincides with leaks of a Galaxy S25 Ultra render (disscused below), suggesting a design with rounded corners.Design
A known leaker, Revegnus, claims that the S25 range could come with an updated design. This would come via the MX division Design Team Leader, Ilwhan Lee (formerly of Mercedes Benz), who has reportedly been given the brief of overhauling the aesthetics of the new models.
We don’t have any firm details of what these changes might entail, but hopefully, it won’t be too long before we start to see leaks of potential cases and chassis from parts of the supply chain.
Recent pictures of the Galaxy S25 dummy unit surfaced online from the team at VeePN Blog, showcasing key design elements like the placement of buttons, bezels, and camera layout.
The dummy unit reveals that the Galaxy S25 might be slightly smaller and thinner than its predecessor, the S24, focusing on comfort and portability. The unit measures 146.94 x 70.46 x 7.25 mm, making it seemingly compact and easier to handle one-handed, with a minimalist rear design featuring three circular camera cutouts and slimmer, symmetrical bezels.
