The Galaxy S24 Ultra has been a tremendous success for Samsung, and now it’s time to prepare for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We are already seeing leaks, renders, and specifications already circulating of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, giving us a glimpse of what the upcoming flagship might look like. From a redesigned exterior to enhanced performance and camera capabilities, here’s everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so far.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Design & Build
Takeaway: The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a slimmer, narrower, and taller design. The most significant change will be the rounded corners, replacing the sharp corners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
When transitioning from the Galaxy S23 Ultra to the S24 Ultra, Samsung removed the curved display and adopted a boxy design with a titanium frame and a flat-screen. Based on recent renders and leaked images of the S25 Ultra’s aluminum dummy phone, it will feature rounded corners this time, rather than the sharp edges of the S24 Ultra.
The leaked dummy unit measures 162.82 x 77.65 x 8.25mm, making the S25 Ultra a bit taller, narrower, and thinner than its predecessor. The bezels also appear to be even slimmer than those of the S24 Ultra.
The titanium frame is here to stay, but this time it will be Grade 5 titanium, not the Grade 2 used in the S24 Ultra. For starters, Grade 5 titanium, which is also used in the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro models, contains 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium. In contrast, Grade 2 titanium is pure and not as strong as Grade 5.
The volume rocker and power button are located on the right side of the frame, while the S Pen stylus could be housed along the bottom edge. The rear design is sleek, featuring five circular cutouts for the camera module in the signature Samsung style. We’ll talk more about these below.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Display
Takeaway: The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to feature a slightly larger and brighter display compared to the S24 Ultra. Other features remain more or less the same.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to feature a slightly larger display, thanks to its taller profile and slimmer bezels. According to leaks, the phone will sport a 6.86-inch screen, up from the 6.79-inch display on the S24 Ultra, offering more screen real estate for gaming and media consumption while maintaining a comfortable grip.
The Korean giant is reportedly set to use M14 materials for the display, similar to what it did for the OLED screens of the iPhone 16 series and Pixel 9 series. This upgrade is expected to enhance the efficiency and longevity of the screen. For reference, the Galaxy S24 series utilized M13 materials, but only the S25 Ultra will feature M14. The S25 and S25 Plus will continue to use M13 materials.
In terms of specs, the S25 Ultra is rumored to come with an LTPO AMOLED panel featuring a QHD+ (3088 x 1440 pixels) resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It may also be brighter than the S24 Ultra’s display, which peaks at 2,600 nits.
The screen will have symmetrical bezels, similar to its predecessor, though they are expected to be slimmer. However, their exact thickness is still unknown. Other features, like the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and anti-reflective coating found on the S24 Ultra, are likely to carry over.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Processor
Takeaway: The Galaxy S25 Ultra will be powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, built on a 3nm process and featuring new Oryon cores. Also, expect a larger vapor cooling chamber for improved heat management.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, initially thought to be named the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This processor may feature a ‘for Galaxy’ branding and some enhancements.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite is built on TSMC’s 3nm process and incorporates a new Oryon CPU with 8 cores, including two performance cores and six high-efficiency cores. It promises improved power and efficiency, as well as enhanced capabilities for on-device AI, making it well-suited for Galaxy AI.
The performance cores can reach a maximum clock speed of 4.47GHz, while the efficiency cores run at 3.53GHz. However, these specs might be exclusive to the top-end variant of the chip.
Interestingly, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is reportedly featuring a larger vapor chamber for improved cooling, despite the S24 Ultra already having a vapor chamber that was 1.9 times bigger than that of the S23 Ultra.
The chipset’s AnTuTu scores suggest that the Galaxy S25 Ultra could easily surpass the 3 million mark, placing it among the top-performing phones of 2025. Recent Geekbench scores show the S25 Ultra hitting 3,011 points in the single-core test and 9,706 points in the multi-core test.
We’ve already compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite (or 8 Gen 4) with the A18 Pro and Dimensity 9400 to give you a better understanding of how these top mobile chips compete.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: RAM & Storage Upgrades
Takeaway: The Galaxy S25 Ultra may come with a 16GB RAM version, or this could become the standard across all variants. Other RAM and storage specifications are expected to remain unchanged.
A tipster has claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a 16GB RAM version. However, leaked Geekbench scores indicate the device has 12GB of RAM. While Samsung maintained 12GB as the standard for the S24 Ultra, it seems there could be two RAM variants this time: 12GB and 16GB.
The storage options are expected to remain the same, offering 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants, with both RAM and storage likely featuring LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0 technology, respectively.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Cameras
Takeaway: No major changes to the camera, except for the ultra-wide camera, which seems to be upgraded to 50 megapixels.
While many of you might expect major camera upgrades with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, there actually aren’t any. Samsung appears to be taking a page from Apple’s book, with the only notable upgrade being the ultra-wide-angle camera, which has been upgraded from a 12-megapixel f/2.2 shooter to a 50-megapixel 50MP ISOCELL JN3 f/2.0 camera.
Other camera specifications are likely to remain the same. There’d be a 200-megapixel HP2 primary camera with f/1.7 aperture, multi-directional PDAF, and OIS, followed by a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and 0.7um pixel size.
The 100x moon zoom legacy shall continue as it is.
Yes, the selfie camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to be carried over from the S24 Ultra, which itself reused the same 12MP f/2.2 front camera from the S23 Ultra. This means the selfie camera setup is likely to remain unchanged across these models, focusing instead on improvements in software and AI processing rather than hardware upgrades.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: One UI 7
While there were reports that One UI 7 would arrive this year, the stable version will actually launch with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The new UI will bring various visual and under-the-hood changes, including new app icons, an improved control center, a redesigned camera layout, a vertical app drawer, live activities on the lock screen, app locks, and more.
It will also have more rounded elements which will complement the rounded corners of S25 Ultra.
This would be the next big change on Samsung phones, although this update would arrive on Galaxy S24, S23, and all other Samsung phones due to software updates. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is to continue the 7-year OS and security updates policy, meaning it’ll receive updates till 2032 (or Android 22).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery and Charging
Takeaway: No changes in battery capacity or charging speed are expected.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s battery, unfortunately, is not getting an upgrade. According to leaks, it will have the same 5,000 mAh capacity as the S24 Ultra. In fact, even the maximum charging speed will remain unchanged at 45W.
However, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is said to be more efficient, consuming less power for the same tasks compared to its predecessor. As a result, you can expect slightly better battery life, thanks solely to the improvements in the phone’s processor.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Connectivity
Currently, there isn’t much information available about the connectivity features of the S25 Ultra. However, it is rumored that the phone will finally include satellite connectivity, similar to Apple’s iPhones.
Additionally, it may support the latest Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, along with mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Spec Sheet (Based on Leaks)
Here’s a quick rundown of the Galaxy S25 Ultra specs based on leaks, rumors, and reports so far:
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor, Gass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), Titanium frame (Grade 5) IP68 Dust and Water Resistance |
| Weight | 219 grams |
| Display | 6.86-inches 1440 x 3120 pixels Dynamic LTPO M14 OLED Display 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) Adreno 830 GPU |
| RAM | 12GB and 16GB variants |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants |
| Rear Cameras | Primary: 200MP (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS) Telephoto 3x: 10MP (f/2.4, 67mm, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS) Periscope Telephoto 5x: 50MP (f/3.4, 111mm, 1/2.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS) Ultrawide: 50MP (f/2.0, 13mm, 120˚FOV, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video) |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Software | One UI 7 based on Android 15 Seven years of OS updates |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Ultra Wideband (UWB), Satellite Connectivity USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
Should You Wait for the Samsung’s New Ultra Phone?
As of now, the Galaxy S25 Ultra doesn’t seem to be a massive upgrade. Similar to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung is focusing on subtle yet meaningful enhancements—an approach much like Apple’s with recent iPhone iterations.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a refined design that’s lighter, narrower, taller, and sports rounded corners. It will also come with a brighter display, Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, more RAM, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera.
The main improvements will likely center on software and efficiency, introducing new AI capabilities and better battery optimization, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Given that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is already close to perfection for many users, there’s little room for drastic change. Instead, Samsung appears to be refining what’s already exceptional, making incremental improvements for the upcoming year.
We’ll have to wait until January 2025 to see what Samsung ultimately delivers with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which will launch alongside the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus.
