Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is expected to debut early in 2025, sparking interest due to significant leaks about its specifications. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is rumored to include variants with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Key insights from leaks suggest that the Ultra model could offer advanced capabilities to compete with others on the market.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series leaks heighten anticipation for launch
The Galaxy S25 Ultra will reportedly feature a 16GB RAM option but will limit this specification to the 512GB and 1TB storage models. The entry-level variant is expected to be paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. This strategic move by Samsung offers a premium choice for users seeking enhanced performance, particularly for AI applications that benefit from additional memory. It remains uncertain whether this increase in RAM will coincide with a price hike, though historical trends suggest Samsung may incorporate promotional offers during its preorder phase.
Samsung’s decision to include 16GB RAM aligns with a growing trend among Android phone manufacturers, especially Chinese brands, which have standardized this feature in their high-end devices. Historically, Samsung had led the market by releasing models with 16GB RAM, such as the Galaxy S20 Ultra in 2020. However, the S22 Ultra marked a regression to 12GB, raising concerns among consumers about Samsung’s spec strategy.
Galaxy S25+ specifications
As excitement builds for the Galaxy S25 family, a recent leak has revealed potential challenges regarding the S25+. The device is rumored to be using the Exynos 2500 chipset, with early benchmark results highlighting performance disparities compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. The benchmarks indicate a significant performance gap, showing the Exynos chip lagging by 20 to 40 percent in both single-core and multi-core tests.
This situation raises questions about Samsung’s chipset strategy for the upcoming series. In previous iterations of its Galaxy handsets, Samsung maintained a split chipset approach, where devices shipped with either Exynos or Qualcomm, depending on the region. There is still no indication that this policy will change, leaving consumers uncertain about which variant they will receive.
The ongoing developments also suggest that Samsung’s focus is on optimizing the Exynos chipset for better efficiency, with emphasis placed on battery life and thermal management as the launch approaches. The performance of the Exynos 2500 may still improve before the official unveil, but the competing Snapdragon variant is perceived to offer superior performance.
As Samsung prepares for the January 2025 Unpacked event, where the Galaxy S25 series is anticipated to be officially unveiled, the market awaits further details on both the performance of the Exynos chipset and how consumers will respond to the storage and memory configurations.
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