Samsung is arriving in force at the start of 2025 with its new Galaxy S25 range. The Korean giant unveils three new updated smartphones, particularly focused on the field of artificial intelligence. Between refined design, boosted performance and new features, let’s discover in detail what these new flagships have in store for us.
Galaxy S25 128 GB at the best priceBase price: €899
Galaxy S25+ 256 GB at the best priceBase price: €1,169
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256 GB at the best priceBase price: €1,469
What are the design changes of the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra?
Samsung breathes a breath of fresh air into its flagship series. The Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra now feature a more unified design, marked by more angular borders and softened corners. The thickness of the three models is reduced by 0.4 mm, for an even more pleasant grip.
The S25 Ultra is distinguished by its titanium chassis, a premium material previously reserved for the latest iPhones. The S25 and S25+ retain a reinforced aluminum structure called “Aluminum Armor”, a guarantee of robustness. All three smartphones boast an impressive repairability index of 8.5/10.
Screens with anti-reflective treatment for the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra
The AMOLED panels of the Galaxy S25 impress with their anti-reflective treatment. Samsung integrates its latest display technology across the entire range:
The S25 has a 6.2-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) screen. Its big brother, the S25+, goes upmarket with a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440 x 3120 pixels) panel. The S25 Ultra tops it all off with an imposing 6.9-inch QHD+ screen, slightly larger than its predecessor.
All benefit from an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and innovative anti-reflective coating. Maximum brightness now reaches 2600 nits, a real record.
Increased power under the hood of the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra
Samsung is making the bold choice to equip its entire range with the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, specially optimized for the Galaxy. Performance is reflected with spectacular gains announced by the Korean brand: +37% more power for the CPU, +32% for the GPU and +43% for the NPU dedicated to artificial intelligence.
The RAM is not left out since the three models now include 12 GB of RAM as standard. The wireless connection is also evolving with the integration of Bluetooth 5.4 and WiFi 7.
Artificial intelligence at the heart of the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra
Samsung is putting AI at the center of its strategy with Galaxy AI, a set of intelligent features that transform everyday smartphone use. The Gemini conversational assistant integrates natively into the system, allowing natural control by voice.
Cross-app actions constitute a major innovation. This function allows you to link several applications to automate complex tasks. For example, search for a location and send the route directly by message, or extract notes from a YouTube video.
The Now Bar, inspired by iOS, enriches the lock screen with contextual information: sports results, road traffic, instant translations, etc.
AI also analyzes usage patterns to suggest relevant automated routines.
What will be the photo developments of the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra retains its impressive 200 MP main sensor, but innovates with a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle from ISOCELL JN3. This new module promises 34% brighter photos and captures 4 times more detail. Optical zoom capabilities are expanding with 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x focal lengths.
The S25 and S25+ keep a more classic configuration: 50 MP main sensor, 12 MP ultra wide-angle and 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Artificial intelligence enriches the photo experience with new features: intelligent removal of extraneous noise, automated video editing, selection of the best pose in group photos.
What will be the autonomy of the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra?
The S25 series focuses on energy efficiency rather than the race for watts. The standard model has a 4000 mAh battery with 25W charging, the S25+ increases to 4900 mAh and 45W, while the Ultra retains its 5000 mAh capacity and 45W charging.
Compatibility with Qi2 wireless charging (MagSafe equivalent) appears via a dedicated case. The new processor and OneUI 7 should optimize consumption for improved autonomy despite batteries with similar capacities.
How many years of software update for S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra?
Samsung makes a mark by promising 7 years of Android updates and security patches. A policy that positions the brand among the leaders in software monitoring. The Galaxy S25s start with Android 15 with the OneUI 7 overlay, guaranteeing cutting-edge features until 2032.
When will the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra be released and at what price?
Samsung maintains a price list similar to the Galaxy S24
Galaxy S25:
- €899 (128 GB)
- €969 (256 GB)
- €1079 (512 GB)
Galaxy S25 128 GB at the best priceBase price: €899
Galaxy S25+:
- €1169 (256 GB)
- €1289 (512 GB)
Galaxy S25+ 256 GB at the best priceBase price: €1,169
Galaxy S25 Ultra:
- €1469 (256 GB)
- €1589 (512 GB)
- €1829 (1 TB)
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256 GB at the best priceBase price: €1,469
Pre-orders start on January 22 for availability on February 7, 2025. Samsung is offering an attractive launch promotion with double the storage for the same price during the pre-order period, which will take place from January 22 to February 6.
