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Samsung May Not Increase Galaxy S25 Ultra Price
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price may not increase and Apple to be thanked. A lot of rumors indicated a 10 to 12% price hike in the next Galaxy flagships. There are many sensible factors in support of the rumors, but it may not be happening though.
Leaker Jukanlosreve claimed (now deleted) that Samsung may not increase the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra price. It is highlighted that Apple’s price freeze for the iPhone 16 series has made a significant impact on Samsung’s strategy.
Galaxy S25 series price may be as follows
Galaxy S25
- Samsung’s next small flagship may start at $799 for 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. There will be a 256GB model which could be priced around $859 for the carrier-unlocked model.
Galaxy S25 Plus
- The S25 Plus may also be available in two different memory variants with 12GB of RAM. The base 256GB could cost $999 while the 512GB model could have a price tag of $1119.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S25 Ultra with 12GB RAM could start at $1299 for 256GB storage. The 512GB model could be priced at $1419 while the 16GB + 1TB online model could cost $1659.
Early purchase benefits likely
Samsung will offer various benefits for early buyers. Pre-reservation and pre-order consumers will get enhanced trade-in credit, up to free $50 Samsung Credit, and free double storage.
US residents could also get freebies such as Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds with some terms. The offers and benefits solely depend on the official offerings of the phone maker or retailer.
Galaxy S25 Release Date
Samsung may hold the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22 in the US. The company may introduce the Galaxy S25 series and 4th variant – Galaxy S25 Slim at the event.
However, it’s important to note that these pricing and release info are just rumors at this point. Nothing is official yet. Well, we will keep you updated as more details emerge.
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.
Samsung is preparing to introduce the Galaxy S25 series early next year. The Galaxy S26 series could be launched in early 2026, and Samsung may be unable to freeze the Ultra model’s price due to the next Qualcomm chip.
According to Jukanlosreve, Qualcomm may increase the price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite successor. The company recently launched the new Snapdragon chip fabricated using a 3 nm process which is expected to power the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The leaker suggests that the next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite may get a significant price increase. This would force Samsung to increase the price of the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Qualcomm has also raised the Snapdragon 8 Elite price, significantly, compared to the 8 Gen 3. However, the price increment offers exceptional outcomes – robust performance and efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to be priced $100 higher than the S24 Ultra. If the rumor materializes, the S25 Ultra may start at $1399 – a full $200 costlier than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Why Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 may be pricier?
Qualcomm invests a massive fund in research and development. This year marks the debut of its in-house Oryon CPU cores. The fabrication process also impacts the overall pricing, as the shift to 3nm already boosted the price significantly.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 may be produced using the 3nm process, but “various internal and external factors” may lead to a significant price hike. It is said that Qualcomm has sent notifications to suppliers and negotiations have begun.
Given Qualcomm’s price hike, suppliers of related components may also desire to make increased profits. Either supplier would also raise the prices of components or Qualcomm’s negotiations may freeze the costs of components – at best.
At present, we are awaiting the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch which could happen in late January next year. We are over a year away from the tentative unveiling of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, hence, it’s advised to take this info as a pinch of salt.