Samsung is set to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 Series, on January 22, 2025, according to a leak from the Korean publication FNNews. This launch is about a week earlier than the Galaxy S24 Series, which debuted on January 31, 2024.
New Slim Model Addition
The Galaxy S25 Series will introduce a slim model, joining the existing General, Plus, and Ultra variants. This move aligns with the growing demand for thinner and lighter smartphones. While the exact thickness of the slim model hasn’t been revealed, it is expected to be thinner than the Galaxy S24 General model, which measures 7.6mm.
Samsung last released a slim variant in March 2014 with the Galaxy Alpha, which was 6.7mm thick. The Galaxy S25 Slim will debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event, but its availability remains uncertain. Some reports suggest it will launch alongside the other S25 models, while others hint at a delayed release later in the year, the report noted.
Features and Specifications
The Galaxy S25 Series may see a price increase in some markets compared to the S24 lineup, according to the report. The series will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, ensuring consistent performance across all global variants.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to feature a 50MP ultrawide camera, an upgrade from the 12MP ultrawide camera on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Additionally, the Ultra variant will come with 16GB of RAM for 512GB and 1TB storage options. The entire series will ship with One UI 7, Samsung’s latest software, which includes enhanced security features for generative AI applications.
Launch Details and Timeline
According to the report, the Galaxy Unpacked event will take place on January 23, 2025, at 3 AM Korean Standard Time (KST), which corresponds to January 22, 2025, in the United States. Key dates for the launch include:
- Pre-orders: January 24 – February 3, 2025
- Early access for reservations: February 4, 2025
- Official launch in Korea: February 7, 2025
Due to time zone differences, the global release timeline may vary slightly. For instance, the Korean release on February 7 may correspond to February 6 in the US and Europe.