Upcoming Features of Galaxy S25 Ultra

Aug 25, 2024

Galaxy S25 Ultra Updates

Introduction

  • Spotlight currently on Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.
  • Anticipation for Galaxy S25 Ultra after the next Galaxy Unpacked event.
  • Key updates to be discussed: chipset, design choices, and more.

Collaboration with Google

  • Samsung Mobile's recent Twitter post highlights collaboration with Google.
  • Focus on enhancing the Android ecosystem with AI-powered innovations.
  • Galaxy S25 Ultra expected to run Gemini Nano 2, following the success of Gemini Nano with the S24 Series.

Camera Features

  • Quad Camera Setup:
    • Main sensor: 200 megapixels (similar to S24 Ultra) with optimizations from Snapdragon Gen 4 ISP.
    • Telephoto lens: Upgraded to a 50 megapixel sensor for 3x optical zoom.
    • 5x Periscope lens: Also features a 50 megapixel sensor for clarity in distant shots.
    • Ultrawide sensor: Upgraded to 50 megapixels from 12 megapixels.

Design

  • Display:
    • Maintains 6.8 inch size.
    • New peak brightness of 3,000 nits, among the brightest on the market.
  • No major redesign; focus on refining existing design language.

Processor

  • Chipset:
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with new Orion CPU cores.
    • 3 nanometer chip with 2+6 core design (no efficiency cores).
    • Boosted clock speeds from 3.3 GHz to up to 4.26 GHz.
    • Improved CPU and GPU performance, suitable for demanding games.

Battery Life

  • No physical increase in battery size; retains slim design.
  • Introduction of AI-driven battery management system:
    • Expected to boost battery efficiency by up to 10%.
  • Charging speeds remain at 45W, similar to previous models.

Storage

  • Uncertainty whether S25 and S25 Plus will use UFS 4.1 storage.
  • Top model (S25 Ultra) may feature UFS 5.0 storage, expected by 2027.

Release Date and Pricing

  • Expected release early next year (January or February).
  • Pricing likely to increase due to Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, possibly over $1,300 for the base model.
  • Samsung may use Exynos 2500 chip in regular S25 and S25 Plus models, reserving Snapdragon for Ultra.

Conclusion

  • Summary of the S25 Ultra's key features and changes.
  • Invitation for audience feedback on new features and design changes.