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Here’s when Samsung could launch Galaxy S25 Ultra in the US
One UI 7 and Galaxy S25 series are the most discussed topics over the internet. The company is expected to start the Beta Program of One UI 7 this month, while the new flagship phones will be unveiled early next year. Recently, two different sources revealed when Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in the US.
MaxJambor, through his sketchy X post, revealed that Samsung could hold the Unpacked on January 22, 2025, in the US, where Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra will be unveiled. The input aligns with the Korean media outlet’s revelation.
Product pre-reservation may start 10 to 15 days before the event takes place. After the unveiling, the global release may take place in early February. Early buyers can expect wonderful benefits apart from pre-reservation advantages.
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— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) November 14, 2024
During the Q3 earnings call, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S25 series will be released in the first half of the next year. However, the company hasn’t revealed when it will hold the launch event for the upcoming flagship phones.
Here’s what Korean media believe
Samsung could hold a Galaxy Unpacked event on January 23, 2025. The outlet referred to the date for Korean time, and it will be different in other markets. In most countries, the launch date could fall on January 22, including the US.
It is said that the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra will be unveiled. Samsung is also speeding up its work on the Galaxy S25 Slim. The company is aiming to introduce four models of Galaxy S25 together, adding the Slim variant.
If development remains to be done, Samsung may tease the Galaxy S25 Slim during the Unpacked event. Previously, we’ve heard that the S25 Slim or SE could be announced in the second quarter (more specifically in April 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will set new standards for mobile cameras and performance. The company has made meaningful changes to the design, while the boxy Note design is being eliminated. Recent rumors promise exceptional photography capabilities and performance upgrades in the next Ultra flagship.
You can explore the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications based on the leaks and rumors surfaced over the past few months.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications
Design | Frame - Titanium Front and Rear - Corning Gorilla Armor IP Rating - IP68 |
Dimensions | Height - 162.8mm Width - 77.6mm Depth - 8.2mm Weight - 219g |
Software | Android - 15 One UI - One UI 7 Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates |
Display | Size - 6.9-inch (6.86-inch) PPI - 505 PPI Resolution - 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) Panel - Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) Qualcomm Oryon CPU Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System Adreno GPU |
Memory | 12GB, 16GB RAM 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage |
Rear Camera | Wide - 200 MP OIS F1.7, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x Ultra Wide - 50 MP F2.2 Telephoto - 10MP (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, OIS, PDAF) Telephoto - 50 MP OIS F2.4 (Optical Zoom 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 10x (with Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 100x) Flash - Yes Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 120fps Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), |
Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree) |
| Network | 2G GSM - GSM850,GSM900,DCS1800,PCS1900 3G - B1(2100),B2(1900),B4(AWS),B5(850),B8(900) 4G FDD LTE - B1(2100),B2(1900),B3(1800),B4(AWS),B5(850),B7(2600),B8(900),B12(700),B13(700),B14(700),B18(800),B19(800),B20(800),B25(1900),B26(850),B28(700),B29(700),B30(2300),B66(AWS-3),B71(600) 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600),B39(1900),B40(2300),B41(2500),B48(3600) SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM 5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100),N7(2600),N25(1900),N28(700),N66(AWS-3),N71(600) 5G TDD Sub6 - N257(28GHz),N258(26GHz),N260(39GHz),N261(28GHz) 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500),N78(3500) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.2 Bluetooth - 5.3 Location Technology - GPS,Glonass,Beidou,Galileo Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes PC Sync - Smart Switch USB Interface - Type-C |
| Battery | 5000mAh (supports 45W wired charging) |
| Audio | Supported Formats - MP3,M4A,3GA,AAC,OGG,OGA,WAV,AMR,AWB,FLAC,MID,MIDI,XMF,MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA,DFF,DSF,APE |
| Video | Supported Formats - MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Blue, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Silver |
Note: These specifications may not be 100% accurate.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ (Source – Androidheadline)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Price and Release
The upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be available in two RAM and three memory options. The device could start at $1299 in the US for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 1TB variant could reach up to a whopping $1659. Samsung is rumored to release the next-gen Galaxy S phones in late January 2025.
Samsung will begin 2025 with the unveiling of the Galaxy S25 series. In the second half, the company will introduce next-generation foldables. A source suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 may increase with new display upgrades.
Display supply chain insider Ross Young shared crucial display info about the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7. Both upcoming foldables could get new display upgrades, with the Z Flip 7 matching the Motorola Razr’s cover display lead next year.
Galaxy Z Flip 7
The Galaxy Z Flip 7 may get a larger cover and inner display than the Z Flip 6. The main screen could measure around 6.85 inches, while the cover panel could be 4 inches.
This year’s Flip smartphone has a 6.7-inch primary display and a 3.4-inch cover screen. The cover panel is not entirely rectangular due to the two camera rings on the back panel.
An increment from 6.7″ to 6.85″ will make a positive impact on the usability. The outer panel will go larger, offering even more space to use the device without unfolding.
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 could also get an upgraded cover and inner screens. The source revealed that next year’s Z Fold model may have the same display as the Z Fold Special Edition.
The Galaxy Z Fold SE is a pretty major upgrade over the regular Galaxy Z Fold 6. It has a main display of 8 inches, while the outer display measures 6.5 inches.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Samsung significantly improved the usability of the outer screen. However, the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition brought the one that users have demanded for long.
SIM tray and charging boards of Samsung Galaxy S25 series have been leaked. While the phones are yet to go on sale, official spare parts have been listed online. The parts discovered by Roland Quandt reveal color options for the S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus could be available in Black, Green, Purple, Blue and White colors. The SIM tray spare reveals the official color options for both non-Ultra Samsung flagships coming early next year.
Notably, the SIM trays are for only Samsung’s Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. The Ultra variant’s colorways may be different from these models. We could see a similar revelation for the Galaxy S25 Ultra too, in the next few days.
Samsung Galaxy S25 SIM Trays | Image: RolandQuandt / BlueSky
The source also spotted charging components for the S25 models. Unlike the SIM tray, charging assemblies surfaced for the S25 Ultra too. The phones will feature a USB Type-C charging port – as confirmed through the charging board leak.
Internal components have started to appear, but, the official launch could only happen in 2025. It is expected that the Unpacked event could be held in late January next year, with shipments starting in early February.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Charging Boards | Image: RolandQuandt / BlueSky
Galaxy S25 Ultra Specs
Samsung will equip the Galaxy S25 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite. The flagship will have 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage (paired with 16GB RAM). This powerful configuration will deliver never-before-seen performance.
The device could also get a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The remaining four cameras (including the selfie snapper) will remain the same as the S24 Ultra. The entire lineup is slated to come with a price increment of $100.