The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most anticipated devices of next year, even more so now that it is going to be one of the very first Samsung devices to run on One UI 7. It’ll also be launching a full year after Galaxy AI became a thing, allowing Samsung to deliver a mature form of its AI solution.
We still have until supposedly late January before we’ll truly see these devices in action, but before then, some tipsters have brought images of dummy units our way. All I have to say about them is that you really shouldn’t be expecting a distinct evolution in Samsung’s Ultra lineup. It’s instantly recognizable.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Looks Like The S24 Ultra, Just With Softer Corners
Most Chinese smartphone manufacturers act like it is taboo to maintain the same smartphone design for more than two years in a row. That’s a good thing a lot of the time since it always feels like you’re getting a chance at a fresh device (though sometimes it can mean companies moving away from a design that was a designated winner onto something a lot less attractive.
On the other hand, you have companies like Samsung. Not only do most of its flagship devices look the same year after year, but to the untrained eye, several of its devices in other ranges, such as the A series, look painfully similar to its flagships. All of this is relevant because images of the Galaxy S25 Ultra have leaked, thanks to Jukanlosreve and OnLeaks on X.
The device has one key difference which will allow the trained eye to differentiate it from its predecessor—it has slightly rounded corners. However, the S24 Ultra’s DNA is still so obvious. It might even be disingenuous to call it the S24 Ultra‘s DNA, as Samsung has mostly recycled the same look since the S22 Ultra, with only minor changes. So, if you were expecting something fresh, this isn’t your year.
The Slight Design Change Will Improve Ergonomics, At Least
As much as I love the current design of Samsung’s Ultra devices, I do see how people might find the sharp corners to be uncomfortable in the hand. With the rounded corners that will be introduced on the new model, it should make the device a lot easier to hold for extended periods.
Just Like The Design, Don’t Expect Drastic Changes To The Spec Sheet
If you’re a Samsung loyalist (who is honest), you’ll know that Samsung isn’t the best company to pitch your tent with if you’re looking for incremental upgrades each year. Sure, we know that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is going to come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but that much is expected.
In the camera department, it is expected that the 10MP 3x telephoto and 12MP ultrawide will both be upgraded to 50MP sensors, but that seems to be the end of it. The battery capacity is expected to stay the same, as well as the 45W fast charging. The screen will likely get better on paper (though they’re already good enough). Hopefully, we’ll finally see 16GB of RAM. Samsung has stuck to 12GB for too long.
