The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is slated for its official unveiling later this month, but leaked specifications suggest a wave of underwhelming updates. Recent reports from Android Headlines detail the purported specs and design renders for the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, painting a picture of iterative improvements rather than groundbreaking innovation.
Minor Tweaks for the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus
The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus appear to offer minimal changes beyond a new processor. Both models will reportedly feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. However, other internal hardware specifications remain largely unchanged, leaving little to excite prospective buyers. Even the design seems to be a carryover from the previous generation.
One slight improvement is the rumored bump to 12GB of RAM, possibly to address the increasing demands of on-device AI processing. Storage capacity remains capped at 512GB, and battery capacity is also expected to remain the same.
Purported product render of Galaxy S25.
Disappointingly, charging speeds also appear stagnant. The Galaxy S25 is said to stick with 25W wired charging, while the S25 Plus will allegedly offer 45W charging. These speeds lag behind competitors like the OnePlus 13 with its 80W fast charging. The camera setup on both models is also expected to remain similar to the previous generation, with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens.
Alleged leaked render of Galaxy S25 Plus.
Galaxy S25 Ultra: A Touch of Refinement
The Galaxy S25 Ultra, however, appears to offer some more substantial upgrades. The design has reportedly been refined with rounded corners, replacing the sharper edges of its predecessor. More significantly, the camera system receives a notable enhancement. While the S24 Ultra featured a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, the S25 Ultra is rumored to boast a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor. This complements the expected 200-megapixel main camera, a 10-megapixel short-range telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel periscope zoom camera.
Supposed design render of Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Unfortunately, the optical zoom range, battery capacity, and charging speeds of the Ultra model are expected to mirror those of the S24 Ultra. All three Galaxy S25 models will reportedly ship with One UI 7 based on Android 15.
Price Hike on the Horizon?
The Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are rumored to be available in Iceblue, Mint, Navy, and Silver Shadow color options. The Ultra model is expected to come in Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silver Blue, and Titanium White Silver. However, a potential price increase might dampen enthusiasm. Leaks suggest a possible price hike of around EUR 50 for the S25, EUR 85 for the S25 Plus, and EUR 100 for the S25 Ultra in European markets. Similar price increases in other regions are possible unless Samsung absorbs the increased costs.
Conclusion: Awaiting the Official Reveal
While the leaked specifications offer a glimpse into the potential features of the Galaxy S25 series, it’s important to remember that these are still unconfirmed. The official unveiling later this month will provide concrete details and confirm whether the S25 series delivers genuine innovation or simply refines existing features. Until then, the anticipation – and perhaps a bit of skepticism – continues.
