The launch of the Galaxy S25 is nearing and it has sparked rumors and leaks. This gives us new information to work with update, supplement and expand special we shared with you last June where we told you everything we knew so far about this long-awaited terminal.

Before you begin, it’s important to keep two things in mind. The first is that nothing has been confirmed about the Galaxy S25 yet, so everything we will see in this article is based on unconfirmed leaks and rumors. This means that although they are very trustworthy, could not be fulfilled or be only partially fulfilled.

The second is that there are some rumors that talk about a new model that Samsung could introduce in this family, the Galaxy S25 Slim. The information is still somewhat confusing, but in general it places it as a possible rival to the iPhone 17 Air, an ultra-thin terminal that will prioritize aesthetics and build quality.

What models will make up the Galaxy S25 series

A possible final form of the Galaxy S25.

Overall, they are expected three models within this new generation, namely those launched by Samsung in the Galaxy S24 series: the standard model, which will be the smallest and cheapest, the “Plus” model, which will be a bigger and better version at the hardware level, and the “Ultra” model, which will be the best, most powerful and most expensive.

Standard and “Plus” Galaxy S25 They will have many things in commonsuch as the camera configuration, design and finish quality, as the aluminum chassis and dual-layer glass on the front and back will be repeated. They will also use the same SoC and it is likely that both will have the same amount of RAM in this new generation.

The «Ultra» model will be again top of the range in this generation. Thanks to the use of titanium in the frame, it will have a larger screen, excellent camera settings and higher build quality. The SoC of this one should be the same as the other two models and may also come with more RAM.

Another important difference that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will make again will be stylus holder, accessories that are exclusive to this finish and which, as many of our readers already know, It is a legacy of the defunct Galaxy Note serieswhose essence has been absorbed by this “Ultra” model.

There are also rumors, as I said at the beginning of the article, that Samsung could launch a Galaxy S25 Slim, but this still raises many doubts. From what we’ve had the chance to see so far, it would be an ultra-slim version of the “Plus” model with significant changes at the design level and could have a significantly premium approach.

What design and build quality can we expect

Galaxy S25 Ultra with titanium chassis and glass back.

The standard and “Plus” Galaxy S25 will not bring fundamental changes. Both models will have almost the same design as the standard and “Plus” Galaxy S24, in addition to being made of aluminum and glass. I’ve only seen two relevant changes in recent leaks, one modification of concentric rings in the camera circles and some edges of the screen less.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra will bring big changes at the design level. This model will now use a completely flat frame it will unify its line with the other models of this new generation and abandon the pointed corners in favor of some rounded corners. Both the screen and the back will be flat, and the front camera will continue to be integrated into the circular island. Samsung will repeat the use of titanium and glass.

As for the Slim model, I already told you in the previous section that it is shaping up to be a much thinner and lighter version of the Galaxy S25+ and that it should be Surface treatment also in aluminum. It doesn’t mean Samsung isn’t going to introduce changes in terms of design and build quality, it’s just something we don’t know yet, so we can’t comment on it.

It is possible that Samsung do not use glass on the back Slim model to achieve a thinner finish and give it a different touch and grip compared to the rest of the terminals.

Possible specifications of the Galaxy S25

• Made of aluminum and glass.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The international version is rumored to use the Exynos 2500 SoC.
• 6.36-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.
• 12 GB of RAM, although some rumors still say that it will have 8 GB.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version. Versions with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage capacity.
• 12MP front camera.
• Three rear cameras: 50 MP main with new Sony sensor, 50 MP wide-angle and 10 MP telephoto lens.
• 4000 mAh battery compatible with fast charging.
• Android 15 as an operating system with OneUI 7.0 layer.

An improvement over the Galaxy S24

• New generation SoC, more powerful and efficient.
• 4GB more RAM.
• 50MP wide-angle rear camera instead of 12MP.

Possible specifications of the Galaxy S25+

• Made of aluminum and glass.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It is also rumored that the international version could use the Exynos 2500 SoC.
• 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.
• 12 GB of RAM.
• 256 GB of storage capacity in the basic version and 512 GB of storage capacity in the higher version.
• 12MP front camera.
• Three rear cameras: 50 MP main with new Sony sensor, 50 MP wide-angle and 10 MP telephoto lens.
• 4800 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 15 as an operating system with OneUI 7.0 layer.

An improvement over the Galaxy S24+

• New generation SoC, more powerful and efficient.
• 50MP wide-angle rear camera instead of 12MP.

Possible specifications of the Galaxy S25 Ultra

• Made of aluminum and titanium.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
• 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.
• 16 GB of RAM, although there are rumors that Samsung could keep the base configuration of 12 GB with a model with a storage capacity of 256 GB.
• 256 GB of storage capacity in the basic version. Versions with 512 GB and 1 TB storage capacity.
• 12MP front camera.
• Four rear cameras: 200 MP main with Samsung’s new one-inch sensor, 50 MP wide-angle, 50 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and 50 MP periscope with 5x optical zoom.
• 5000 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 15 as an operating system with OneUI 7.0 layer.

An improvement over the Galaxy S24 Ultra

• Deeply renewed design.
• New generation SoC, more powerful and efficient.
• It could have 4GB more RAM.
• 50MP wide-angle rear camera instead of 12MP and 50MP telephoto instead of 10MP.

Possible specifications of the Galaxy S25 Slim

No image of the Galaxy S25 Slim has been leaked yet, but its basic design should be similar to the iPhone 17 Air, so I’m attaching this image.

• Made of aluminum and glass. May not use glass on the back.
• Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It could come with an Exynos 2500 SoC or even an Exynos 2400e to keep costs down.
• 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• IP68 certified for dust and water resistance.
• 8 GB of RAM.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version. Versions with 256 GB and 512 GB of storage capacity.
• 12MP front camera.
• Four rear cameras: 200 MP main with Samsung’s new 1-inch sensor, 50 MP wide-angle and 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
• 4000 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 15 as an operating system with OneUI 7.0 layer.

There’s no previous ‘Slim’ model from Samsung to compare it to, but from what we can see in this spec sheet, it would be a curious hybrid of sorts, as it could drop below the standard Galaxy S25 in SoC on a hardware level. and RAM, but it would win in the photography section.

Possible release date and prices

We have a pretty good idea of ​​when Samsung might launch the Galaxy S25 series, but we have to distinguish two different moments. Standard, “Plus” and “Ultra” models are expected sometime in January 2025. There is no exact date yet, but the most popular lately is the middle of this month.

The Galaxy S25 Slim will arrive much later, specifically between August and September, although I’ve read some rumors that point to the month of October. As I said, this terminal It’s still a great unknown so any information that exists about him must be taken with extreme caution.

Now let’s talk about prices. Galaxy S25 Their production will be more expensiveand the difference will be especially large for models that use the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and that also bring other improvements such as increased RAM and/or new cameras. For example, a standard model with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 4GB more RAM would be noticeably more expensive to manufacture than the Galaxy S24.

In the case of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is rumored to have production costs were $110 higher than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung has three options to counter this cost increase for its new generation of smartphones:

• You can absorb it and accept lower returns per phone sold.
• It can totally affect the consumer who will have to pay more money for these new smartphones.
• You can also spread the burden both ways, i.e. absorb part of the increased cost and pass the other part on to the consumer.

Possible prices if Samsung absorbs the cost

They would be the same as the current generation, ie:

• Galaxy S25: 909 euros.
• Galaxy S25+: 1,159 euros.
• Galaxy S25 Ultra: 1,479 euros.

Possible prices if Samsung passes the cost on to consumers

They would be higher than the current models. This is what they might look like.

• Galaxy S25: 1,009 euros.
• Galaxy S25+: 1,259 euros.
• Galaxy S25 Ultra: 1,589 euros.

Possible prices if Samsung decides to spread the cost increase

They would be higher than the current models, but not by as much as in the previous case. They could look more or less like this:

• Galaxy S25: 959 euros.
• Galaxy S25+: 1,209 euros.
• Galaxy S25 Ultra: 1,539 euros.

Cover image: Technizo Concept.