Samsung has just announced the new Galaxy S25 series, and each model is packed with the company's latest AI features. We have covered the Galaxy S25 Ultra in a dedicated post, so be sure to check that out as well. As for the smaller Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra, the devices are closer to the 'Ultra' than ever before. Both models feature the best-in-class internals, keeping up with the flagship Ultra model and a plethora of Galaxy AI upgrades.
Samsung announces new Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus with powerful internals, upgraded cameras, and much more
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus will compete against the likes of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and based on initial impressions, Apple has a lot of catching up to do. In terms of design, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus are now more boxier than the previous version, offering rounded corners on all sides. Largely, the general design language is the same, but you will notice the differences side by side.
Both models feature the same 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch display with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP telephoto lens capable of 2x optical zoom. In terms of battery life, the Galaxy S25 comes with a 4,000 mAh battery, while the slightly bigger model comes with a 4,900 mAh battery. The charging speed, on the flip side, remains the same at 25W and 45W, respectively. The base Galaxy S25 variant still starts at 128GB, which brings us to question when the industry would ditch the 128GB option.
All Galaxy S25 models will ship with the latest One UI 7 update, which is based on Google's Android 15 update, and Samsung promises 7 years of OS and security updates. The devices have also adopted the Qi2 charging standard, but the company's accessories need to catch up to it to offer the full capability. The company will offer magnets in official cases similar to Apple's, allowing the devices to connect seamlessly and transfer power without any hiccups. Take note that there are no magnets inside the devices themselves, which puts them a step below the iPhone.
The main focus of the Galaxy S25 lineup is Galaxy AI and how the company has built the device around the software this time around. The company is also partnering with Google for its additional Gemini 2.0 features, allowing the S25 lineup to keep up with Apple and the entire industry. We will share more details on Galaxy AI integrations in a dedicated post, so be sure to keep an eye out for that.
In terms of performance, all models of the Galaxy S25 series will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chips coupled with 12GB of RAM. Thre are no models with 16GB of RAM, putting the leaks and rumors to rest. The processor is slightly tweaked which gives Samsung an edge over the standard variants of the chip and it is conjoined with a boosted vapor chamber with up to 15 percent better thermal management on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus.
The base Galaxy S25 starts at $799 for the 128GB variant and the Galaxy S25 Plus will start at $999 for the 256GB base variant. Both of these devices will be available in Navy, Icyblue, and Silver Shadow colors. You can also get the Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold colors through the company's online store. The devices are now available for pre-order from Samsung.com.
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