Samsung has unveiled its latest lineup of flagship smartphones – the Galaxy S25 Series – which introduces a new level of AI that will turn the device into a personal assistant and companion.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series includes the S25 (6.2-inch display), the S25+ (6.7 inch display) and the S25 Ultra (6.9-inch display).
They will go on sale in Australia on February 14, 2025, with pre-orders starting from today.
Samsung says the Galaxy S25 represents the first step towards changing the way users interact with their phone and the world around them.
The devices are powered by a customised Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset which offers powerful on-device processing for Galaxy AI as well as improved camera range and control with the Galaxy next-gen ProVisual Engine.
This is the most powerful processor ever seen on a Galaxy S device and delivers a performance boost of 40 per cent in NPU, 37 per cent in CPU and 30 per cent in GPU compared to the previous generation.
“The greatest innovations are a reflection of their users, which is why we evolved Galaxy AI to help everyone interact with their devices more naturally and effortlessly while trusting that their privacy is secured,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
“Galaxy S25 series opens the door to an AI-integrated OS that fundamentally shifts how we use technology and how we live our lives.”
TECH GUIDE TAKES A HANDS-ON LOOK AT THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 ULTRA
Design-wise, the Galaxy S25 series is the slimmest and lightest yet.
While the S25 and S25+ don’t look too much different, the S25 Ultra has more rounded corners and flatter edges.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is made from titanium and Corning Gorilla Armour 2 glass to make it even tougher.
The Galaxy S25 Series has the all-new One UI 7 platform which forms the foundation of Galaxy AI and the true AI companion it has evolved into.
This is the point where Samsung’s shared AI vision merges with Google’s Android AI features like Gemini to allow developers to innovate and incorporate AI in their next creations.
The S25 Series has new multimodal AI capabilities which allow the devices to do things like interpret text, speech, images and videos and interact with the user more naturally.
One upgrade is to Google’s Circle to Search which can now go beyond searching for what it sees on your screen.
Now it will have the ability to recognise phone numbers, emails and URLs on the screen and allowing users to call, email or visit those sites with one touch.
The Galaxy S25 Series can also be asked to perform actionable searches which will include contextual suggestions for added tasks.
For example, you may be looking up walking directions to a nearby address and the S25 may ask if you want to record your steps at the same time.
The S25 also makes it easy to switch apps if you need to follow up like sharing a file or saving event details or creating a calendar entry.
Samsung has also made advances in understanding natural language which makes interacting with the device easier than ever before.
You can now, for example, ask to find a specific photo in Samsung gallery or adjust the font size in the settings.
Users will also have access to Google’s Gemini AI.
A press and hold of the side button on the S25 will activate Gemini which will be able to perform seamless tasks via compatible Samsung, Google and other third party apps.
If you find your favourite team is playing on a certain date via Gemini you can still add it to the Samsung Calendar on the S25 with one touch.
This added intuitive power is expanded to Galaxy AI’s other popular tools which are used to be more productive and creative.
The Galaxy S25 can now record phone calls and provide a complete call transcript and summary.
Writing Assist can also help you summarise documents and automatically format notes without the need to switch between apps.
And Drawing Assist is now even more powerful and allows you to bring your ideas and sketches and text to life.
The lock screen now has a new look and includes a new feature called the Now Bar which can proactively offer suggestions based on what you’re doing while also providing a shortcut to all the active apps being used at that point for the task at hand.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy provides advanced and efficient processing of more AI experiences on device as well as efficient AI image processing with ProScaler.
ProScaler, like the upscaler technology on Samsung televisions, can now achieve a 40 per cent improvement in display image scaling quality.
Gamers will be happy to know the new processor comes with Vulkan Engine and provides improved ray tracing for more realistic experience.
On the camera side, the Galaxy S25 Series deliver stunning images and videos with high resolution sensors and the ProVisual engine which can take your mobile photography to an all new level.
There is a 50MP ultra-wide camera on board – a solid upgrade to the previous 12MP – which can deliver impressive clarity and natural colours.
When shooting video 10-bit HDR recording is now a default setting resulting in four times richer colour expression compared to 8-bit.
That means the Galaxy S25 can capture detail even in low light conditions while analysing movement and time to reduce noise more efficiently.
The Galaxy S25 also has a range of audio tools including Audio Eraser.
Audio Eraser allows the user to remove any unwanted noise in videos by isolating categories of sound like voice, music, wind, nature, crowd and noise.
And you can choose which of these you want to turn down or remove altogether.
The S25 can also provide a DSLR like experience with the Virtual Aperture which is now a part of the popular Expert RAW mode to open up a range of possibilities with your photography.
Portrait Studio has also been improved which look truer to life.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is for pre-order from today and will be go on sale on 14 February.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver and Titanium Gray.
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will be available in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icyblue and Mint.
The Galaxy S25 will be priced at $1,399 (256GB) and $1,599 (512GB). The S25+ will be $1,699 (256GB) and $1,899 (512GB) and the S25 Ultra will be $2,149 (256GB), $2,349 (512GB) and $2,749 (1TB).
* Stephen Fenech travelled to San Jose for the Unpacked event as a guest of Samsung
SPECIFICATION TABLE
Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
Display | 6.9-inch* QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz) Vision booster Adaptive colour tone |
*Measured diagonally, Galaxy S25 Ultra’s screen size is 6.9-inch in the full rectangle and 6.8-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. | |
Dimensions & Weight | 77.6 X 162.8 X 8.2mm, 218g |
Camera | 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera ● F1.9, FOV 120˚
200 MP Wide Camera ● OIS F1.7, FOV 85˚
50MP Telephoto Camera ● 5x Optical Zoom, OIS F3.4, FOV 22˚
10MP Telephoto Camera ● 3x Optical Zoom, OIS F2.4, FOV 36˚
12MP Front Camera ● F2.2, FOV 80˚ |
Memory & Storage | 12GB + 1TB 12 + 512GB 12 + 256GB |
*Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software. *Memory option may vary by market. | |
Battery | 5,000 mAh |
*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,855mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. | |
Charging* | Wired charging*: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter** Fast Wireless Charging 2.0*** Wireless PowerShare**** |
*Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFCPD. | |
**45W Power Adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. | |
***Wireless charging compatible with WPC. | |
****Limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, Z Fold 4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE and Note5. Only available with certain Samsung Galaxy wearables such as Galaxy Buds FE, Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. During PowerShare, it may affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment. | |
OS | Android 15 One UI 7 |
Network and Connectivity | 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 7***, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth® v 5.4 |
*Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors. **Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. ***Wi-Fi 7 network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection. Will require a Wi-Fi 7 router. | |
Water Resistance | IP68 |
Galaxy (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra) has an IP68 rating based on lab test conditions and is dust resistant and water resistant for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Ensure the charging port is dry before charging. Please refer to your device’s user manual for further care instructions and limitations. |
Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S25+ | |||
Display | 6.2-inch FHD+* | 6.7-inch QHD+ * | ||
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz) Vision booster Adaptive colour tone | ||||
*Measured diagonally, Paradigm’s screen size is 6.2-inch in the full rectangle and 6.0-inch with accounting for the rounded corners, Paradigm+’s screen size is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.5-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. | ||||
Dimensions & Weight | 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2mm, 162g (mmWave/Sub6) | 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3mm, 190g (mmWave/Sub6) | ||
Camera | 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera ● F2.2, FOV 120˚
50 MP Wide Camera ● OIS F1.8, FOV 85˚
10MP Telephoto Camera ● 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚
12MP Front Camera ● F2.2, FOV 80˚ | |||
Memory & Storage | 12 + 512GB 12 + 256GB 12 + 128GB | 12 + 512GB 12 + 256GB | ||
*Available storage capacity is subject to preloaded software. *Memory option may vary by market. | ||||
Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | ||
*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 3,885mAh for Galaxy S25 and 4,755mAh for Galaxy S25+. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. | ||||
Charging | Wired Charging*: Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter** and 3A USB-C cable*** Fast Wireless Charging 2.0**** Wireless PowerShare***** | Wired charging*: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter** Fast Wireless Charging 2.0*** Wireless PowerShare**** | ||
*Wired charging compatible with QC2.0 and AFCPD. | ||||
**Power Adapter and data cable sold separately. Using the original Samsung 45W Power Adapter and data cable is recommended for Galaxy S25+ and the original Samsung 25W Power Adapter and data cable recommended for Galaxy S25. | ||||
***Results from internal Samsung lab tests, conducted with 25W Travel Adapter connected to newly pre-released version of Galaxy S25 and 45W Travel Adapter connected to newly pre-released version of Galaxy S25+ while device had 0% of power remaining, with all services, features and screen turned off. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors. | ||||
***Wireless charging compatible with WPC. | ||||
****Limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, S24, S23 Ultra, S23+, S23, Z Fold 4, Z Flip4, S22 series, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 series, Z Fold2, Note20 series, S20 series, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE and Note5. Only available with certain Samsung Galaxy wearables such as Galaxy Buds FE, Buds2 Pro, Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch6, Watch6 Classic, Watch5, Watch 5 Pro, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. During PowerShare, it may affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment. | ||||
OS | Android 15 One UI 7 | |||
Network and Connectivity | 5G*, LTE**, Wi-Fi 7***, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth® v 5.4 | |||
*5G services are only supported in 5G network enabled locations. Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. **Availability of LTE model varies by market and carrier. *** Wi-Fi 7 network availability may vary by market, network provider and user environment. Requires optimal connection. Will require a Wi-Fi 7 router. | ||||
Water Resistance | IP68 | |||
* Galaxy (S25, S25+, S25 Ultra) has an IP68 rating based on lab test conditions and is dust resistant and water resistant for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Ensure the charging port is dry before charging. Please refer to your device’s user manual for further care instructions and limitations. | ||||
*Specifications may vary by market.
*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.