After a year of waiting, full of rumours and leaks almost every week, Samsung’s latest flagship phones .
Just like last year, the main series includes three models – the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra – though Samsung also surprised us with a fourth model.
Here’s everything Samsung has shared about the phones, including launch date, price and all key specs.
When will the Samsung Galaxy S25 be released?
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S25 series on 22 January 2025 at its Galaxy Unpacked event. As usual, the range includes the standard Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The phones are shipping now in the UK, US and many other countries around the world, having been released on 7 February 2025 .
For more options, see our full guide to the best Galaxy S25 series deals .
For context, here’s when recent generations were unveiled:
- Samsung Galaxy S24 – January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ – January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S23 – February 2023
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ – February 2023
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – February 2023
- Samsung Galaxy S22 – February 2022
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ – February 2022
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – February 2022
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How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25 cost?
Here are the prices for the phones in the UK and US:
Galaxy S25
- 128GB – £799/$799.99
- 256GB – £859
- 512GB – £979
Galaxy S25+
- 256GB – £999/$999.99
- 512GB – £1,099
Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 256GB – £1,249/$1,299.99
- 512GB – £1,349
- 1TB – £1,549
We are still waiting for the Galaxy S25 Slim, so we don’t know its price. No concrete rumour about it has emerged so far either, though expect its price to be similar or higher to that of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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As a reminder, here’s how the last few iterations have been priced:
Samsung Galaxy S24 launch prices
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB) – £799/$799.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) – £859/$859.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ (256GB) – £999/$999.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ (512GB) – £1,099/$1,119.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,299.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) – £1,349/$1,419.99
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) – £1,549/$1,659.99
Samsung Galaxy S23 launch prices
- Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) – £849/$799
- Samsung Galaxy S23 (256GB) – £899/$899
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) – £1,049/$999
- Samsung Galaxy S23+ (512GB) – £1,149/$1,099
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,199
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) – £1,399/$1,379
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB) – £1,599/$1,619
Samsung Galaxy S22 launch prices
- Samsung Galaxy S22 (128GB) – £769/$799
- Samsung Galaxy S22 (256GB) – £819/$849
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ (128GB) – £949/$999
- Samsung Galaxy S22+ (256GB) – £999/$1,049
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (128GB) – £1,149/$1,199
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (256GB) – £1,249/$1,299
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (512GB) – £1,329/$1,399
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (1TB) – £1,499/$1,599
What specs and features does the Samsung Galaxy S25 have?
With three new models and loads of upgrades, there’s a lot to talk about when it comes to the Galaxy S25 series.
Design
The Galaxy S25 series continues the design language we are already familiar with from previous models, but tweaking it slightly as usual. All three models now feature chunky black bezels around the cameras that match the Galaxy Z Fold 6 .
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What’s more, the S25 Ultra is the thinnest Ultra model ever, with a 15% slimmer profile and thinner bezels than the S24 Ultra. While the S25 Ultra measures 77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2mm, the S25+ measures 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3mm and the S25 dimensions are 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2mm.
The series also scored a weight reduction: 15g lighter on the S25 Ultra, 7g lighter on the S25+, and 6g lighter on the S25.
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In addition, the Galaxy S25 series features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and next-generation DX anti-reflective glass, although the latter only applies to the Ultra model.
The Ultra also features an improved titanium construction with the same boxy, but less sharp design and increased use of recycled materials.
Although the new models offer Qi 2 compatibility, the magnets required to make it work are only in the cases.
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Finally, the standard Galaxy S25 and S25+ will be widely available in Navy, Icyblue, Mint and Silver Shadow, with Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold colours being online exclusives.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will widely feature Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray and Titanium Black finishes, while Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Jadegreen will remain as online exclusives.
Display
While the standard Galaxy S25 features a 6.2-inch FHD+ screen, the Galaxy S25+ opts for a slightly bigger 6.7-inch QHD+ display. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the biggest of the lot, with a 6.9-inch QHD+ display.
See the regular S25 and S25 Ultra’s displays below:
All three displays feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology, 1-120Hz refresh rate and 2600 nits of maximum brightness.
Performance
The Galaxy S25 range is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, an overclocked version of Qualcomm’s flagship chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM across all models in the whole series.
This advanced 3nm chip boasts notable improvements in performance, efficiency, and connectivity (including integrated Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth 6.0), positioning the series as a powerhouse.
Samsung claims a 40% higher Geekbench score and an 18% increase in Vulkan FPS compared to the Galaxy S24 series. Additionally, the Galaxy S25 series also features a 15% larger vapour chamber on the S25 and S25+, and 40% bigger on the Ultra model.
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is anticipated to set a new benchmark for Android devices, with early benchmarks for the Galaxy S25 Ultra (via Jukanlosreve on X) showcasing a dramatic leap in performance.
Achieving single-core and multi-core scores of 3,148 and 10,236, respectively, the S25 Ultra outperforms both the Galaxy S24 Ultra and even Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in multi-core tests, which achieved 8,378 in our review.
These results suggest a device that isn’t only competitive but potentially dominant in the premium segment. Further benchmarks (via IceUniverse on X ) hint at similar high performance, although variations suggest caution in drawing definitive conclusions.
Cameras
Both the Galaxy S25 and S25+ feature the same camera setups from last year, including a 50Mp main, 12Mp ultrawide (with 120˚ field of view) and 10Mp 3x telephoto lens.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra also features nearly the same setup as its predecessor but opts for the new 50Mp ultrawide lens with macro capabilities. The other lenses are unchanged, so you still get a 200Mp main, 12Mp ultrawide and 10Mp 3x telephoto.
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Additionally, the whole series features the next-gen ProVisual engine and 12Mp front-facing cameras.
Battery & charging
The standard Galaxy S25 has a 4000mAh battery with support for 25W wireless and 15W wireless charging.
The Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, has a more capacious 4900mAh cell, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra received just a slightly larger 5000mAh battery.
Both phones support 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Software
The Galaxy S25 series runs Samsung’s One UI 7 skin out of the box. While based on Android 15 , it adds brand-new features such as AI Integration, Personalised AI and Now Bar, which lets you get access to frequently used apps, controls, and information directly from the lock screen.
Additionally, Samsung promises 7 years of OS and security updates.
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This is all that Samsung has revealed about the Galaxy S25 series. Read our full Galaxy S25 Ultra review to see what we thought of that phone, or our guide to the best phones you can buy to see what else is out there.
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Author: Artur Tomala, Mobile Writer, Tech Advisor
Artur is a Mobile Writer at Tech Advisor, where he covers a range of smartphone, tablet and smartwatch-related topics. He has been working in the tech industry since 2021, including time spent leading a team focused on mobile news, reviews and product rankings. As an ambassador for the productivity app Notion, he runs training workshops and creates advanced templates to help people stay organised and productive.
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