Samsung Galaxy S25+: what to anticipate

The Samsung Galaxy S+ used to be by no means the favourite kid of the S-series – now not Samsung’s and now not the patrons’ both. A record from Counterpoint Analysis ultimate 12 months indicated that the Galaxy S24 Extremely made up 52% of general gross sales, the small S24 used to be at 27% whilst the Galaxy S24+ simplest accounted for 21% of gross sales.

And that used to be with cast upgrades in comparison to the S23+: a brand new LTPO show with QHD+ answer, 12GB of RAM and a relatively better battery. Okay, now not surprising upgrades, nevertheless it’s greater than the S24 were given.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ (speculative renders)

And what of this 12 months’s style? This is an summary of what we predict the Samsung Galaxy S25+ to be.

Coming later this month

Samsung has set the date of the following Galaxy Unpacked match for January 22. If the whole lot follows the acquainted recreation plan, pre-orders will get started the day after and can ultimate for round two weeks – open gross sales generally get started on a Friday, so January 31 is the most likely date.

Samsung typically gives a unfastened garage improve for individuals who pre-order and we predict to look the similar this 12 months. Should you’re in the USA, you’ll be able to reserve a unit now and get $50 Samsung Credit score.

Snapdragon 8 Elite for all

The tale is going that the Exynos 2500 yields have been deficient, so Samsung needed to transfer to Snapdragon completely. Regardless of the fact is, it’s nearly sure that each one Galaxy S25 fashions bought in all markets can be powered by means of the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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

Thinner frame, similar battery

In line with leaked information, the Galaxy S25+ will measure 7.3mm thick and can weigh 190g, in comparison to 7.7mm and 196g for the S24+. The slimmed down chassis is not going to negatively affect the battery capability – you’re going to be getting the similar 4,900mAh with the similar 45W stressed out and 15W wi-fi charging.

Which is good, however the pageant has moved ahead – 5,500mAh or even 6,000mAh isn’t all that unusual in this day and age. Samsung is reluctant to move for quicker charging, however it would have a minimum of given the 2025 telephones a couple of hundred milliamp hours extra.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ in a Magnet Case

As you could have heard, Samsung will undertake the Qi2 usual for the S25 collection. Alternatively, there’s no phrase on quicker charging speeds, in order that’s why we’re assuming 15W. Samsung will in part undertake the magnetic aspect of Qi2 by means of the use of Magnet Circumstances, regardless that third-party shops already be offering such instances for older S-series telephones.

Identical show, similar cameras

As we discussed at first, the Plus style already were given bumped as much as 1440+ answer and an LTPO panel (the S23+ had a 1080p+ non-LTPO show). Additionally, whilst the Extremely is getting a brand new ultra-wide digicam, this isn’t the case for the Plus and vanilla fashions, so we’re nonetheless having a look at a 50+10+12MP configuration (and the similar selfie digicam too).

The contest is leaving Samsung in the back of – the iPhone 16 Professional has a 48MP ultra-wide digicam, whilst the Pixel 9 Professional additionally has a 48MP telephoto digicam. The impending iPhone 17 Professional might get a identical tele module.

One UI is getting a brand new glance and extra AI

Samsung is likely one of the most powerful proponents of AI on cell and house owners of new S-phones were the use of Galaxy AI without spending a dime. The “unfastened” section may well be coming to an finish this 12 months, a minimum of for older fashions. Alternatively, Galaxy S25 patrons might get a unfastened subscription to Gemini Complex.

Google’s best tier plan typically prices $20 a month, which incorporates get right of entry to to probably the most complicated Gemini fashions and 2TB of Google Force. This can be a short-lived promo, alternatively. The S25+ will cut up the adaptation and get Complex for six months, whilst S25 and S25 Extremely patrons gets 3 and 12 months, respectively.

The Galaxy S25 collection may also be the primary with strong One UI 7, which is able to incorporate a lot of AI options like a brand new Bixby, which can be a “true AI spouse”. Extra importantly, it’s also a significant overhaul of Samsung’s UI design.

The specter of the Galaxy S25 Slender

The rumored fourth member of the S25 collection, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slender, is anticipated to be even thinner (as skinny as 6.5mm), to function a 6.66” show, the similar Snapdragon 8 Elite and higher cameras – 200MP major, 50MP ultra-wide and telephoto. Take a look at our what-to-expect article for extra main points.

This raises the query – rather than worth, why would somebody purchase a Galaxy S25+ over the S25 Slender? We just lately heard that the Slender is also behind schedule a couple of months, simplest launching in Might, so timing is usually a attention too. However rather than that, the Slender can be hands-down the simpler telephone, assuming the rumors are true, in fact. And if they’re, we don’t assume that the S25+ will have the ability to fit the 21% of gross sales determine that the S24+ controlled.

Identical worth

We haven’t heard from all markets, however leaked pricing information presentations that the Samsung Galaxy S25+ will price the similar because the S24+ did ultimate 12 months. The leak in particular stated that the cost in Sweden would be the similar as ultimate 12 months, so here’s how a lot the S24 collection price at release (we’ve got additionally integrated the euro pricing, which must additionally stay the similar).