Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks: 5 key changes you can expect over the Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra According to leaks, there will be several exciting upgrades compared to the S24 Ultra. It features a more rounded design, a thinner 8.4mm body and flat sides, giving it a slimmer look. The camera setup includes a new 50MP ultra-wide lens with a brighter F/1.9 aperture that improves low-light and macro photography. The phone is expected to weigh less while retaining its large screen. It could also come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip, boosting performance.

Camera leaks

The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a significant upgrade with a 50MP ultrawide camera, replacing the 12MP sensor on the S24 Ultra. This new sensor features a brighter F/1.9 aperture, improving close-up macro photography and improving low-light performance. The camera will likely support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second and 8K video recording at 30 frames per second. While the pixel size shrinks from 1.4µm to 0.7µm, the larger aperture captures 34% more light than its predecessor, eliminating the limitations of the ultra-wide lens. The camera upgrade is intended to compete with Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which have 48MP ultrawide cameras but don't offer 8K video capabilities.

Design leaks

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to feature a major design overhaul, transitioning to flat sides on all edges, a departure from the slightly rounded sides of the S24 Ultra. While some users miss the curved edge screen, Samsung may stick with the flat design. The phone will have a more rounded look reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 7, which was designed under the influence of former Mercedes-Benz designer Hubert Lee. Despite CAD render-based leaks, exact design details such as frame sizes and lens ring designs can still vary.

Battery and performance

The Galaxy S25 Ultra retains the 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 45W fast charging, similar to previous models. It is expected to be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor globally, although some regions will miss out on the Exynos chipset. Early rumors suggest that the new Snapdragon chip could offer a peak clock speed of 4.32GHz, potentially making the S25 Ultra one of the fastest Android devices on the market.

Size and weight

The S25 Ultra will be lighter than the S24 Ultra, weighing 7.7 ounces compared to 8.2 ounces. The device will also be slightly smaller in dimensions (6.41″ x 3.06″ x 0.32″), while the screen size will remain the same due to thinner bezels. The weight reduction and more compact design aim to increase user comfort without compromising screen real estate.

Release date and price

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to launch in January 2025, following the pattern of previous releases like the S24 Ultra in January 2024. Pricing is still speculative, but rumors suggest it could remain around $1,299.99, although a slight increase due to the increase in chip costs is not ruled out. More details are expected to be revealed as the release date approaches.