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We may still be getting used to the Samsung Galaxy S24 line after it was released in January 2024, but we’re already looking ahead to the Samsung Galaxy S25 range.
The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra have so far exceeded Samsung’s expectations, with reports in February confirming record sales in the US and around 10 million units sold worldwide within a month of launch. Such early success has seen the tech giant revise sales targets.
That’s despite reports earlier this year that rival Apple had reclaimed top spot over Samsung in European smartphone sales.
When is the Samsung Galaxy S25 expected to be released?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series will likely launch in early 2025, which follows the trend of recent Galaxy S generations.
In recent years, Samsung has gradually shifted the release date of the Galaxy S series, which traditionally launched in February or March. This year’s Galaxy S24 had the earliest release ever, with a Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17 and the S24 models shipping two weeks later on January 31. However, no specific date has been announced yet.
Samsung Galaxy S25 specs and features rumors
Rumors are pointing to some significant improvements in the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.
Ranging from a better camera to improved AI to a next-generation chip, there’s a lot to potentially be excited about.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
The S24 series boasts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which hits 3.3GHz and makes for impressive processing power for a mobile phone chip. The question remains whether the Galaxy S25 will see the inclusion of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is believed to be able to hit 4GHz.
South Korean site Ajunews claims Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to power many of the top Android phones in 2025, so that may include the S25. It is claimed Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 may support LPDDR6 (Low-Power Double Data Rate 6) RAM.
Improved AI
As a result of improved RAM, on-device AI tasks will naturally get a welcome improvement. Smartphones running LPDDR6 RAM may be able to handle more AI duties without the need for the cloud or an internet connection. This could be a bit of a game-changer as smartphone companies seek to implement artificial intelligence in future handsets.
Currently, AI features on the Samsung Galaxy S24 need an internet connection and can be quite slow. Additionally, the need to send data to the cloud adds concerns surrounding privacy.
Ajunews has said that there is no guarantee LPDDR6 RAM will be included in Galaxy S25 but, if it is, it will arguably make it the leading handset on the market for AI skills.
Bigger Battery
Rumors are circulating that the Galaxy S25 will introduce a “battery AI” feature aimed at optimizing battery life by removing redundant tasks. This enhancement is expected to increase battery runtime by 5-10 percent without affecting overall performance.
If the handsets do include LPDDR6 RAM, it’s a safe bet that Samsung will need to include bigger batteries to handle the additional processing power.
Larger Screen
Anthony (@TheGalox), a prominent technology tipster on X, speculated that Samsung is aiming to enlarge the next Galaxy S series.
According to the post, the Galaxy S25 is expected to feature a screen size of 6.36 inches, a noticeable increase from the 6.2-inch display on the Galaxy S24. This adjustment would position the Galaxy S25 in the same display size category as the speculated iPhone 16 Pro.
Bigger iPhone & Bigger Galaxy
Both the base iPhone Pro model and Galaxy S are expected to bring bigger displays
Galaxy S25: 6.36" display
iPhone 16 Pro: 6.3" display pic.twitter.com/DntLtwLBx6— Anthony (@TheGalox_) April 21, 2024
Samsung Galaxy S25 price estimate
Samsung has a history of pricing its smartphones very similarly and while there is hope the Galaxy S25 series will be no different, some of the potential new specs and features may force the tech giant into going for a higher price point.
The Galaxy S24 currently retails at $799. However, if the S25 comes equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is expected to cost more, Samsung may opt to pass those additional costs on to their customers.
In a highly competitive market we estimate the price for the basic Galaxy S25 will stay at the same price point of $799.
