It’s all been revealed! The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is shaping up to be the perfect evolution in Samsung’s quest for the ultimate design. We finally have our first glimpse of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s potential design, and it looks like Samsung is making some interesting choices this time around. You’ll know that Samsung is tweaking the design this time.
We’ve heard plenty of rumors, but now it’s time to see a realistic representation of the early Galaxy S25 Ultra design. Samsung is making the sides more rounded for the S25 Ultra. However, it’s not too rounded, which makes it look noticeably different compared to the Galaxy S21 Ultra or S20 Ultra from a few years ago.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Design
You can still see hints of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s design, but the S25 Ultra is even more comfortable to hold. What’s even more interesting are the record-breaking flat display bezels. You know what I mean—you can see the chin. While this is far from an official render of the S25 Ultra, we expect to see some record-breaking bezels on the S25 Ultra. In fact, this applies to all of the Galaxy S25 models. Additionally, Samsung’s big 2025 plan has been further revealed.
Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is getting rounder edges. But how round, you ask? Well, not as round as we might’ve thought. Check out this first-look of the S25 Ultra from Ice Universe, and you’ll notice some notable design changes. For starters, the corners are slightly more rounded. I’m actually glad they didn’t go overboard with the roundness like the iPhones or Pixel phones. The S25 Ultra still keeps that signature boxy Galaxy Note vibe while addressing the sharp corners issue of the S24 Ultra.
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Features | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI | 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI |
| Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Features | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 |
| Processor | Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520, 64-bit | Octa-core, 64-bit |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Yes |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable | 256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable |
| OS | Android (14) | Android (14) |
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li – Ion, Not user replaceable | Li – Ion, Not user replaceable |
| Charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Max charge speed | Wired: 45.0W; Wireless: 15.0W | Wired: 45.0W; Wireless: 15.0W |
| CAMERA | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Camera | Quad Camera |
| Main Camera | 200 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) | 200 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) |
| Specs | Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.3″; Pixel size: 0.6 μm | Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.3″; Pixel size: 0.6 μm |
| Second camera | 50 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) | 50 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specs | Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.4; Focal Length: 111 mm | Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.4; Focal Length: 111 mm |
| Third camera | 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) | 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specs | Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 67 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52″; Pixel size: 1.12 μm | Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 67 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52″; Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Fourth camera | 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) | 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) |
| Specs | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55″; Pixel size: 1.4 μm | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55″; Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) | 7680×4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Video capture | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
| DESIGN | ||
| Dimensions: | 6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches (162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm) , thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.5 mm) | |
| Weight | 8.22 oz (233.0 g) | |
| Materials | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass); Frame: Titanium | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass); Frame: Titanium |
| Resistance | Yes; IP68 | Yes; IP68 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | |
| CELLULAR | ||
| 5G | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave | mmWave, 5G Ready |
| 4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) | |
| 4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | |
| 3G | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900) | |
| Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
| MULTIMEDIA | ||
| Headphones | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Additional microphone(s) | for Noise cancellation | for Noise cancellation |
| CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 Charging, OTG | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 Charging, OTG |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Other | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Interestingly, it looks more like the regular Galaxy Note 20 from four years ago than the Note 7. Everyone was mentioning, but with slimmer and more even bezels. Here you can read a side-by-side comparison of the S25 Ultra and the S24 Ultra, and you can see the S25 Ultra has thinner bezels and a slimmer frame. Apple is also expected to shrink the bezels on their upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max, aiming for the slimmest bezel ever seen on a smartphone. However, in this picture showing a side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the S25 Ultra.
Read the full review of Galaxy S24 Ultra
You’ll notice the S25 Ultra has slightly thinner bezels than the iPhone. So, it looks like the title for the slimmest bezels on a smartphone will eventually go to the S25 Ultra. Of course, this is just a render, not an official one, by the way. But Ice Universe is pretty much spot-on with Samsung leaks. He also rendered the S24 Ultra way before its official reveal, and it was incredibly accurate. Overall, I’m pleased with how the S25 Ultra’s design is shaping up. I’m a big fan of boxy phone designs, and I’m relieved the S25 Ultra isn’t straying from that iconic Galaxy Note look.
Apparently, the design and features of the S25 Ultra will complement the Samsung Galaxy XR. For those who don’t know, Samsung has been working on their Galaxy XR headset project for quite some time. This has been in development for roughly 2 to 3 years, and we could finally see it launch alongside the Galaxy S25 Series in January of next year, during the Unpacked 2025 event.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Features | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| Display Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI | |
| Technology | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | Variable 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| HARDWARE | ||
| System chip | A18 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 |
| Processor | Octa-core, 64-bit | |
| GPU | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB, not expandable | 256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable |
| OS | iOS | Android (14) |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |
| Type | Not user replaceable | Li – Ion, Not user replaceable |
| Charging | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Max charge speed | Wired: 45.0W; Wireless: 15.0W | |
| CAMERA | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple camera | Quad Camera |
| Main Camera | 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) | 200 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) |
| Specs | Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.3″; Pixel size: 0.6 μm | |
| Second camera | 12 MP (Telephoto, Sensor-shift OIS) | 50 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specs | Optical zoom: 5.0x | Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.4; Focal Length: 111 mm |
| Third camera | 48 MP (Ultra-wide) | 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) |
| Specs | Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 67 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52″; Pixel size: 1.12 μm | |
| Fourth camera | 12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) | |
| Specs | Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55″; Pixel size: 1.4 μm | |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) (ProRes, Cinematic mode) | 7680×4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) |
| Front | 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF)) | 12 MP |
| Video capture | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
| DESIGN | ||
| Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches (163.0 x 77.58 x 8.26 mm) | |
| Weight | 7.94 oz (225.0 g) | |
| Materials | Back: Glass; Frame: Titanium | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass); Frame: Titanium |
| Resistance | Yes; IP68 | Yes; IP68 |
| Biometrics | 3D Face unlock | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| CELLULAR | ||
| 5G | 5G Ready | mmWave, 5G Ready |
| Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | Esim | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
| MULTIMEDIA | ||
| Headphones | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Additional microphone(s) | for Noise cancellation | for Noise cancellation |
| CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 (Charging) | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 Charging, OTG |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Other | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
And it also looks like Samsung is increasing the display size of the S25 Ultra to 6.9 inches, which is interesting. Because the iPhone 16 Pro Max will also have the same screen size this year. Moving on, the S25 Ultra with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumored to bring this really cool feature called GPU interpolation technology. In simple terms, this means the AI will help make your games look better by sharpening the graphics. If a game’s visuals aren’t as clear as you’d like, the AI steps in and improves them by adding details it thinks should be there.
Galaxy S25 Ultra AI Features
Basically it’s an AI upscaling for games. Now, here’s where things get exciting. With this new AI tech, you might be able to play games like Genshin Impact at 1080p resolution and 120 frames per second on the Galaxy S25. That’s a big jump from the 60 frames per second you get on the Galaxy S24 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This means your games will not only look smoother but also feel smoother. And it gets better. This AI-powered upscaling, combined with the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, could even bring PC and console-level games to the S25.
We’ve seen something similar with the iPhone 15 Pro, which can run big titles like Resident Evil 4 remake and Assassin’s Creed: Mirage. And here’s some good news for those sticking with the S24 lineup. This AI upscaling feature might not be limited to the Galaxy S25. The same tipster says that it could also come to older chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 through a software update. So, if you have a Galaxy S24 or another device with this chip, you might get this cool feature without needing to upgrade.
At last, we’ll get to see Samsung’s true answer to the Apple Vision Pro in the form of the Galaxy XR headset. This is why it makes sense for Samsung to align the S25 series features and design choices with the Galaxy XR. With the S25 series, Samsung will introduce One UI 7.1. Before that, though, they’ll be rolling out One UI 7.0 very soon.
Now, we understand why the delay happened. According to Samsung, they’re doing everything they can. I know we hear this every year, but this time, they’re really making every effort. Finally, we’re going to see the best animations and the most elegant, smooth transitions ever seen on a Samsung UI.
Apparently, Samsung wasn’t completely satisfied, which is why they’re further polishing the One UI 7.0 beta 1 to achieve the best results. This will give us the most amazing, smooth experience yet. This is absolutely crucial, as One UI 7.0 will prepare the Galaxy S25 series to compete with the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup. True success with One UI 7.0 is essential for this battle.
We have high expectations, along with some major features coming with One UI 7.1 on the Galaxy S25 Series. That’s all for today. Let me know your thoughts on the S25 Ultra!
