Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: latest news, rumors, and everything we’ve heard so far

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has been extensively rumored

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News By James Rogerson published 28 October 2024

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be the best Android phone of 2025, and you probably won’t have to wait until late in the year for it, with this handset likely to land in January or February.

As the launch is now fast approaching, we’ve unsurprisingly heard plenty about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra through apparent leaks and rumors, so we have a good idea of what to expect. This includes a bigger screen, a powerful new chipset, an upgraded ultra-wide camera, and possibly even a new name.

Below, you’ll find all the credible claims we’ve heard about this phone so far, and we’ll be regularly updating this article, so check back soon to stay in the loop.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? The next top-end Samsung phone
  • When is it out? Probably early 2025
  • How much will it cost? Likely upwards of $1,299.99 / £1,249 / AU$2,199

A very high price

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)
  • Likely to land in January or February
  • Could cost more than the S24 Ultra

Surprisingly, we haven’t heard any release date rumors yet, but Samsung usually launches new Galaxy S models in either January or February, so we’re expecting the same next year, meaning there’s probably not long to wait.

News about the potential price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is less promising though, as numerous sources have said the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset that we’re expecting it to use will cost more than its predecessor.

One source claimed the Snapdragon 8 Elite would cost around $40 more, with another saying the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be roughly 20% more expensive, and even Qualcomm itself (which makes the chipset) has said the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be pricey.

In which case, there’s every chance Samsung will pass that cost increase on to buyers, which means we might be looking at a starting price higher than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s $1,299.99 / £1,249 / AU$2,199.

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