Samsung Galaxy S25+: Everything You Need to Know

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (Plus) delivers top-tier hardware comparable to the Ultra model, wrapped in a sleek and sophisticated design. It shares many features with its Ultra counterpart, including the display, battery life, charging capabilities, and overall performance.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Design

Shape: Rectangular design with rounded corners and a flat frame
Material: Aluminum

Samsung’s upcoming flagships seem to adopt a more iPhone-inspired aesthetic. According to leaked CAD renders, the Galaxy S25+ is unlikely to undergo major design changes but will feature a flatter, slightly angular frame reminiscent of the iPhone’s design. The bottom ring, attached to the rear panel, will be slightly smaller than the top ring. The top ring could be more than the sensor’s size while surrounded by a Z Fold6-like textured design.

Galaxy S25+ Performance

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process node, delivering a 45% boost in CPU performance and a 44% increase in power efficiency.

For AI capabilities, the Snapdragon 8 Elite features an upgraded Hexagon NPU, enhancing AI task processing by 45% with a 45% improvement in performance per watt.

On the graphics front, the enhanced Adreno GPU offers a remarkable 40% leap in performance and 40% greater power efficiency for handling demanding graphics-intensive tasks.
Chipset – Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)

Performance – 45%+ from 8 Gen 3

Exynos 2500 – Unlikely

RAM – 12GB

Storage – 256GB, 512GB

Galaxy S25+ AI

The Galaxy S24 series impressed the industry with its advanced AI capabilities, but the Snapdragon 8 Elite is set to elevate the Galaxy S25 series to new heights as a leader in the AI-powered smartphone segment.

Thanks to its upgraded Hexagon NPU, the new chip enables more powerful AI features, including support for on-device multimodal processing and next-generation AI assistants, significantly enhancing AI task efficiency.

Samsung has also teased several generative AI features through the One UI 7 Beta, such as AI writing assistance tools. These features aim to enhance productivity, saving both time and effort for users.

S25+ Software

Regular software updates will keep your device running efficiently, ensuring smooth performance and access to the latest features from future flagship releases.

The Galaxy S25+ will come preloaded with One UI 7.1, introducing a range of advanced Galaxy AI features. Compared to One UI 6, this updated version offers a refined user interface, an enhanced user experience, and a host of new features to explore.

Galaxy S25+ Camera

• Main – 50MP camera
• Ultra Wide – 12MP camera
• Telephoto – 10MP camera with 3x Optical and 30x Digital zoom
• LED flash – Yes

Samsung will use its 50-megapixel sensor for a straight fourth time in a row. The main camera of the Galaxy S25+ is literally the same one that was shipped in the Galaxy S22 Plus in 2022.

Galaxy S25+ Battery

Capacity: 4900mAh Battery
Charging: 45W Super Fast wired charging

Samsung increased the battery capacity of the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus compared to earlier models, and the Galaxy S25 Plus will retain the same 4900mAh battery.

With just a 100mAh difference from the S25 Ultra, the S25 Plus is expected to deliver solid battery performance. Thanks to the 3nm chip architecture, power efficiency sees a significant boost.

While camera megapixels and screen brightness have been key marketing points, many Chinese manufacturers are now emphasizing devices with massive battery capacities.

Galaxy S25+ Release Date

• Release Date – January 22, 2025 (Highly possible).

The Unpacking event will be held on January 22, 2025. The venue could be San Francisco, most likely, in the United States.