I keep up with smartphone leaks and rumors because it’s not just my job but also my passion. But with information scattered everywhere, it’s hard to stay updated. Plus, there is a lot of repetition of old information mixed in with new content. So I am launching a new timeline series, with a dedicated page for all leaks, rumors, and news around each upcoming launch—whether it’s hardware like phones or software like OS updates. This page will be updated regularly as and when new information is available on Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so bookmark it.
Here’s everything on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks, rumors, and news.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications
This table outlines the key specs and features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra based on current leaks and rumors.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 inches OLED display (M14 material set) |
| Screen Size | Slightly bigger than S24 Ultra |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (3nm, Oryon CPU cores) |
| Primary Camera | 200MP HP2 (small process upgrade model unchanged) |
| Telephoto Camera | 10MP IMX754 with 3X zoom |
| Ultrawide Camera | 50MP 0.7um ISOCELL JN3 sensor |
| Periscope Camera | IMX854 50MP 0.7 um with 5X optical zoom |
| Front Camera | Same as the S24 Ultra |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh (marketed); 4885mAh (actual) |
| Charging Speed | 45W fast charging |
| Operating System | One UI 7.1 (based on Android 15) |
| Design | Thinner, lighter, more boxy design with curved corners |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm |
| Weight | 219 gms |
| Special Features | Likely AI integration with Google’s Gemini Nano v2 |
All Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaks, Rumors, News
Everything I could gather around the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by date. The launch is expected sometime around January 2025.
11th September, 2024 (First Look, Dimensions, Weight, Satellite Connectivity)
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra was recently 3C certified revealing some more details about the upcoming flagship. First spotted by Gizmochina and it reveals some new information.
S25 Ultra will retain the same 45W charging standard as last year’s S24 Ultra. No change there. A 3C certification has appeared with the model number SM-S9380 which should be S25 Ultra seeing how the S24 Ultra carried the name SM-S9280.
Onleaks has shared some potential renders of the upcoming S25 Ultra. While there aren’t many changes here, the overall design is much more sleek with rounded corners but flat sides.
The S25 Ultra will weigh 219 gms that’s slightly less than the S24 Ultra which was 232 gms.
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have satellite connectivity just like the iPhones. Ice shared a screenshot of China’s Quality Certification Centre. The model number matches with the earlier leaks – SM-S9280. It certifies the S25 Ultra as a Satellite Mobile Terminal. Useful to contact emergency services.
9th September, 2024 (Camera)
A new leak from Ice reveals more details including sensors used in the S25 Ultra series. The spec sheet above has been updated accordingly.
He says the ultra-wide-angle sensor has changed. It is now 50MP 0.7um ISOCELL JN3 sensor. The main camera is still 200MP HP2 (small process upgrade model unchanged). The 3x telephoto camera remains 10MP IMX754 while the 5x periscope camera is again IMX854 50MP 0.7 um.
29th August, 2024 (Dimensions)
A recent leak from Ice Universe tentatively says that the upcoming S25 Ultra dimensions would be 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm. For comparison, S24 Ultra was 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm. That makes the S25 Ultra slightly wider and thicker than its predecessor.
28th August, 2024 (Weight, Camera, Processor)
Rumors from Ice Universe suggest that S25 Ultra will be the thinnest and lightest of any Ultra released so far, even lighter and thinner than Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL (221 grams) and even lighter than iPhone 16 Pro Max which, at the time of writing, is yet to be released.
S25 Ultra will see better telephoto and ultrawide camera sensors – both will be 50mp shooters but the telephoto will feature 3X zoom. It will join the 200mp primary and 50mp periscope with 5x optical zoom. The remaining rear and front cameras will be borrowed from last year’s flagship.
As expected, it will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor developed by Qualcomm. Boring. What is interesting is it will be based on a new Oryon CPU manufactured (by TSMC) on a 3nm processor node which should boost performance by a good margin. But will it beat Apple’s latest and greatest?
On a related note, Google is preparing to launch Gemini Nano v2 designed to run on-device and perform AI tasks like summaries, translation, etc. Privacy wins. Google is preparing to unveil it well in time for Samsung to integrate it into their S25 Ultra model.
26th August, 2024 (Design, Display)
Ryan created a tentative render of what the S25 Ultra may look like. It is more boxy in design with curves around the corner, unlike the S24 Ultra. It should balance itself in a standing position. Here they are:
Expect thinner bezels resulting in a slightly smaller phone with a slightly bigger screen as shown in renders shared online on 21st August 2024 below. But no under-display camera as we were treated with on the Fold 6.
On the Display front, the same M14 (OLED display designed by Samsung) material set that Google used on its Pixel 9 series. What’s more? Apple will use the same OLED display panel on its iPhone 16 series. Hope they get the vanilla base model’s display right this time.
August 23rd, 2024 (One UI 7)
The current generation of Galaxy phone users will receive the One UI 7 update based on Android 15. However, the Galaxy S25 series may launch with One UI 7.1 preinstalled.
August 21st, 2024 (Dimensions)
It seems the S25 Ultra may be a little smaller than the S24 Ultra but still packs a bigger screen. A popular tipster, Ice Universe, shared a side-by-side comparison of Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 Ultra showcasing the phone’s size and display. Have a look:
20th August, 2024 (Battery, Charging)
All your favorite smartphones are manufactured and shipped from China. So no surprise here. As per 91Mobiles, China’s 3C database suggests that Galaxy S25 Ultra will come with a 5000mAh battery. However, they further mention that the actual battery capacity will be 4885mAh but Samsung will market it as 5000mAh. Furthermore, there are no changes in charging speed. It will continue to support 45w fast charging, however, S24 and S24 Plus may not receive the same fast charging speed treatment.
17th August, 2024 (Rebrand to Note)
Samsung had a Note series which was all the rage back in the day. Note 20 was the last phone to be launched under the banner. It was renamed to the S Ultra series. Some rumors say Samsung will return to its roots and rename Ultra to Note again. However, this may be implemented for the S26 series and the new names would be S26, S26 Pro, and S26 Note. It doesn’t make sense as the product is doing well. Then why rebrand?
15th August, 2024 (Mockup Design)
Ice Universe posts an image of what looks like a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The design is a slight departure from S24 Ultra which had sharp corners. S25 Ultra may come with rounded corners instead of an angular design. So why the change? Users have been complaining that sharp corners make it difficult to hold at those angles and dig into their palms.
7th August, 2024 (Geekbench Scores of SD 8 Gen 4)
Apple is preparing to unveil the iPhone 16 series along with other flagship products like AirPods, Watch Series, and probably an iPad Mini. Naturally, users would pit S25 Ultra against iPhone 16 Pro Max. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 built on 3nm process technology might beat iPhone’s A18 Pro. Samsung has never used a 3nm processor before.
Geekbench 6 Benchmark scores of SD 8 Gen 4 appeared on Weibo recently. It scores 2,884 points in single-core and 8,840 points in multicore. It was not a Samsung phone and had 12GB in it. I have heard rumors of a 16GB variant of S25 Ultra. SD Gen 4 would use two Oryon CPU cores rated 4.09GHz and six CPU cores rated 2.78GHz paired with an Adreno 830 GPU.
