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Samsung Galaxy S25 Release Date: What We Know So Far
As someone who has been deeply involved with Samsung’s Galaxy series and One UI software for years, I’m excited to share the latest rumors and confirmed news about the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Let’s dive into what we can expect about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series and the release dates.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Release Date:
Samsung has a tradition of starting the year with a bang, and its Galaxy S series usually takes center stage at these early-year events, known as the Galaxy Unpacked event. Before we talk about the Galaxy S25 series launch event, here are the launch dates for the past five Galaxy S series:
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: It was announced on January 17, 2024, and released on January 31, 2024.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Series: It was announced on February 1, 2023, and released on February 17, 2023.
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Series: It was announced on February 9, 2022, and released on February 25, 2022.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Series: It was announced on January 14, 2021, and released on January 29, 2021.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Series: It was announced on February 11, 2020, and released on March 6, 2020.
These dates give us a pattern to predict the Galaxy S25’s announcement date. Based on the current rumors, it seems like Samsung is gearing up for an even earlier announcement for the Galaxy S25 series. According to the latest rumor, we could see a possible unveiling on January 22, 2025, at the Galaxy Unpacked event. This would keep up Samsung’s tradition of leading the smartphone market right from the start of the new year.
What’s the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event?
The Galaxy Unpacked event is Samsung’s primary venue for announcing new devices, particularly from the Galaxy series, which includes smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
These events are held to unveil Samsung’s latest flagship devices, especially new Galaxy S series smartphones, foldable phones like the Z Fold and Z Flip, and sometimes other products like the Galaxy Watch, Buds, and occasionally tablets or laptops.
Samsung typically holds Galaxy Unpacked events twice a year. The first is usually in January or February, focusing on the Galaxy S series, while the second occurs in late summer, often around July or August, when foldables, watches, and sometimes other devices are introduced.
In 2024, the first Galaxy Unpacked was on January 17, when Samsung announced the Galaxy S24 series. The second event was on July 10, 2024, where the company unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Buds3 series.
These events are often live-streamed on Samsung’s official website, YouTube, and other social media platforms, allowing global audiences to watch the announcements in real time.
What to Expect from the Galaxy S25 Series:
The Galaxy S25 series is likely to feature rounder corners, with the Ultra potentially having the most significant design changes including a new camera module design for dust resistance. Under the hood, the S25 series is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
The S25 Ultra could introduce a new 50MP ultra-wide sensor, enhancing low-light performance and detail capture. On the software side, the Galaxy S25 series is expected to come with Android 15-based One UI 7. The S25 series will support up to 7 years of software support.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Pricing:
Like the Galaxy S24 series, the Galaxy S25 might come with a similar price point or see a slight increase due to the advanced technology. The base model of the S24 started at around $799, with the Ultra variant at $1,299. With the Galaxy S25 series, we could see the S25 base model around $849, with the Ultra possibly reaching $1,399.
While exact details are still emerging, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series looks set to be a major step forward for Samsung’s flagship phones.
With a release date expected in late January 2025, it’s time for Samsung Galaxy fans to start saving some money. Keep your eyes on SammyFans.com for more updates, hands-on previews, and deep dives into Samsung’s latest tech offerings.
Samsung officially dropped the first look at the Galaxy XR. At the same time, Google debuted the Android XR operating system that will power the upcoming XR devices from Samsung such as headset, smart glasses, and more.
Codenamed Project Moohan (infinity in Korea) is set to be released in 2025. Samsung Galaxy XR runs Android XR and includes virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) as well as other similar technologies yet to be developed.
From the Galaxy ecosystem and Google’s suite of apps to partnerships with third-party developers, every XR interaction will be incredibly enriched. – Samsung.
Galaxy XR – Project Moohan | Credits: Samsung
Samsung says eXtended reality (XR) transforms how we engage with the world around us. The company reiterated that it’s working with Qualcomm and Google to elevate the XR segment to deliver exceptional experiences to consumers.
Galaxy XR unites forward-thinking ideas with industry-leading expertise. The device will offer a robust and scalable platform that offers a wide range of content. It will also be equipped with Galaxy AI to level up experiences further.
Android XR
Following Samsung’s Galaxy XR unveil, Google announced the launch of Android XR. The company says the development of the Android XR platform is underway in close cooperation with Samsung and Qualcomm.
Google says Android XR is built for the next generation of computing, which combines years of investment in AI, AR, and VR. The new operating system will power future headsets and glasses from Samsung, starting in 2025.
Android XR | Credits: Google
Developers can now start building apps and games for upcoming Android XR devices. Google also confirmed to soon kick off real-world testing of prototype glasses running Android XR with a small group of users. Here are the key features:
Users can fill their space with apps and content, enhanced by Gemini, an AI assistant:
- Gemini enables conversations about what you’re seeing or device control.
- It understands intent to assist with planning, research, and tasks.
Android XR Interface | Credits: Google
Reimagined Google apps for headsets include:
- YouTube and Google TV for a virtual big-screen experience.
- Google Photos in 3D for reliving cherished memories.
- Google Maps with Immersive View to explore cities and landmarks.
- Chrome with multiple virtual screens for seamless multitasking.
- Circle to Search for quick information retrieval via gestures.
Android compatibility ensures mobile and tablet apps from Google Play work immediately. More apps, games, and immersive XR content are arriving next year.
Samsung’s One UI 7 Beta update is currently available for the Galaxy S24 series, bringing a fresh design and new features. However, Beta testers are facing issues with Good Lock as certain Good Lock modules are not working properly after the One UI 7 Beta. Here’s why these apps are not working.
Good Lock app lets Galaxy users change various parts of the phone’s interface, like the lock screen, quick settings, themes, and multitasking features. But with the new One UI 7 Beta, some of its customization features aren’t working as expected. This is because Good Lock modules are not yet fully compatible with the new Android 15-based One UI 7 Beta software.
Samsung has acknowledged these incompatibility issues and confirmed that some popular apps, including Good Lock, are unavailable or not functioning well in the beta phase. This is because the apps need time to be updated for the new software.
Moreover, a Samsung community moderator has assured users that the compatibility issues will be fixed in the stable version of One UI 7, which will be available soon. It means that Good Lock modules will work properly with the stable update.
Notably, the Good Guardian app recently received support for One UI 7. However, it is not confirmed yet whether it works properly with the Beta update. Users can expect a smoother experience once the final update is released.
For now, those using the One UI 7 Beta on their Galaxy S24 should be prepared for some limitations with Good Lock. But once the official One UI 7 update arrives, these issues will be resolved, and users can enjoy the full customization options of Good Lock. Stay tuned for more information.
Today, Samsung unveils its new Galaxy Book 5 Pro at the AI PC market at Samsung Gangnam. It marks the first global release in the domestic market due to high interest in AI-powered PCs. This device will be released in Korea on January 2, 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro will be available in two sizes, 14-inch (35.6 cm) and 16-inch (40.6 cm), and in two colors – gray and silver. This laptop is packed with AI-powered features, including Galaxy AI and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC. Notably, Copilot+ PC will be rolled out in future updates to bring even more AI features to the laptop.
The latest AI-powered Laptop has high resolution Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, featuring a Vision Booster and an anti-reflection panel. It delivers rich sound with Dolby Atmos and offers up to 25 hours of battery life.
The laptop runs on the new Intel Core Ultra Processor Series 2 (codenamed Luna Lake), with NPU that can perform up to 47 trillion operations per second. It comes with an AI Select feature, which lets users search for images or text by simply drawing a circle on the touchscreen.
Moreover, you can also extract text from images and even interact with QR codes just by drawing circles on them. The Photo Remaster function uses the NPU to improve old or low-quality photos to make them clearer and sharper.
Furthermore, it supports features like Quick Share, Multi Control, and Second Screen to allow easy connections and seamless control between devices.
Ahead of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro launch in Korea, Samsung will organize a ‘Galaxy Academy Festa’ notification application event on Samsung.com from December 16 to December 31.
The Korean tech giant is offering a discount coupon to customers who sign up for notifications on Samsung.com, valid from January 2 to March 31, 2025.
