Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaks: What's New and Exciting!

Are you excited about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Check out these juicy leaks to see if they're worth waiting for!

With S25 Ultra leak rumors getting louder, it's the perfect time to get excited about Samsung's next flagship. The hiring of a former Mercedes-Benz design guru has many wondering how this will shape the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Are you wondering whether you should grab the S24 Ultra now or wait for the S25 Ultra? Leaks suggest that the new model will have a cooler design and some great new features. If you're interested in cutting-edge technology and elegant design, the S25 Ultra might be worth the wait. Stick around to see what makes this phone an eye-catcher!

1. S25 Ultra camera leaking

Tipster Ice Universe has shared that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will get a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a brighter F/1.9 aperture lens. This is a big step up from the Galaxy S24 Ultra's 12-megapixel ultrawide resolution. It should bring a noticeable improvement, especially when it comes to close-ups in the macro range.

Autofocus is something I always look for in mobile ultra-wide cameras, and it's surprising how many brands leave out this feature. The S25 Ultra will likely have autofocus for better macro photos. It should also be able to record in 4K at 60fps and 8K at 30fps, just like the S24 Ultra's 5x telephoto camera.

S25 Ultra leaks also mention that while the new 50MP sensor will be the same size as the 12MP sensor in the S24 Ultra, each pixel will shrink from 1.4µm to 0.7µm. Although smartphone cameras have improved in low-light situations, ultra-wide-angle lenses still lag behind. This is often because primary cameras have larger sensors, larger apertures, and pixel binning. Samsung could fix this problem with a lower resolution mode or the larger F/1.9 aperture, which captures 34% more light than the S24 Ultra's F/2.2, improving low-light performance.

This upgrade would bring Samsung's ultrawide camera closer to Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, which jumped from 12MP to 48MP. However, Apple did not increase the aperture and left it at F/2.2. Additionally, despite the new higher resolution sensors, the iPhones still don't support 8K video recording.

2. S25 Ultra design leaks

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's biggest design change is the flat sides. On the S24 Ultra, only the top and bottom were flat, with slightly rounded sides. Now all 4 sides are flat. Some customers miss the curved edge screen and want it back. But that doesn't mean Samsung should abandon this new flat design. Why not offer both? A flat and a curved version of the Ultra, as was the case with the S6 and S6 Edge.

With the involvement of former Mercedes-Benz designer Hubert Lee, the design may look familiar. It's a bit like how the Buds 3 Pro are similar to the AirPods Pro. The S25 Ultra now goes for a rounded look, like the Galaxy Note 7. It's a big change from the sharp edges of the S24 Ultra that many of us liked.

However, you shouldn't take these depictions as gospel just yet. Ice Universe notes that these images are based on CAD drawings and may vary in many ways. For one thing, the edges may not be accurately represented and the lens rings appear to be carried over from the Galaxy Z Fold6, but that may not be the case.

In addition to the design change, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be lighter than the S24 Ultra, weighing just 7.7 ounces. For comparison, the Galaxy S24 Ultra weighs 8.2 ounces and the iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 8 ounces. Part of the decrease in weight is due to the S25 Ultra being slightly smaller in almost every dimension. Despite the thinner bezels, the screen size remains the same with dimensions of 6.41″ x 3.06″ x 0.32″, according to the latest leaks about the S25 Ultra.

3. Battery rumors

The Galaxy S25 Ultra will once again feature a 5,000mAh battery and support up to 45W fast charging, just like its predecessors Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra and S22 Ultra.

Android Headlines predicts that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. This year, Samsung could stick with this chipset globally instead of mixing it up with Exynos in some regions. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 hasn't been announced yet – it's expected to be unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit in mid-October. However, early indications suggest that it will have a peak clock speed of 4.32GHz, making it the fastest Android phone chipset. All of these details come to light through leaks and reports about the S25 Ultra.

4. Samsung S25 Ultra release date and price

Since it's still early days, we don't have a concrete release date for the Galaxy S25 phones yet. But looking at the past trends, it can be seen that the Galaxy S24 series was launched on January 17th and the Galaxy S23 series was launched on February 1st. So, it is quite likely that the Galaxy S25 series will go on sale in January 2025. There's still plenty of time for more S25 Ultra leaks to provide more details.

There is still no concrete information about the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. I think it could stay around the same range, but some rumors suggest a possible increase, mainly due to Qualcomm's chip prices. The Galaxy S24 Ultra came onto the market $1,299.99So I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung left it at this price. Although I don't expect a discount, a slight price increase cannot be ruled out. For now it's all just speculation until we get official news.

Recap

If you're like thousands and are torn between buying the S24 Ultra now or waiting, these upcoming improvements could make the S25 Ultra worth it.

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more leaks and updates on the S25 Ultra as we get closer to release. The S25 Ultra's mix of innovative features and fresh design has me eagerly awaiting its debut. Let's see if it lives up to the hype! In the meantime, check out my comparison of the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 to see how they compare!