Samsung Galaxy S25 series: new design and upgraded experience
As the leading brand in the Android camp, Samsung's annual flagship Galaxy S series is undoubtedly in the spotlight. The previous generation of the S24 series sparked heated discussions at the beginning of its release, and its full range of straight screen design, hardware upgrades and other highlights all demonstrate Samsung's persistent pursuit of innovation. And just when our enthusiasm for the S24 series has not subsided, rumors about the S25 series that will be launched next year have also quietly spread on the Internet. Let's take a look at the new device and see what kind of surprises Samsung will bring us.
Exterior design: tough and fashionable at the same time
For smartphones, the design is undoubtedly the most intuitive and eye-catching. Samsung also seems to have a deep understanding, because the S25 series will usher in the biggest change in the appearance in the past 5 years.
According to the leaks, Samsung is testing four prototypes of the S25 Ultra internally, each with its own unique design. Although the overall style of the first prototype is similar to that of the S24 Ultra, the bezels have been slightly narrowed to bring users a better visual experience. The second one adopts a design with extremely narrow bezels and right-angled sides, which is tough and stylish; The third model has a slightly thicker top and chin bezel with narrowed left and right bezels, perhaps to accommodate more sensors; The fourth model chooses rounded and rounded sides, which complement the design of the narrow bezel, and the overall appearance is more cohesive and unified.
Judging from these four prototypes, Samsung has undoubtedly put a lot of effort into the design of the S25 series. Tough and stylish, simple and sophisticated, these elements are intertwined in different schemes, making people look forward to what the final product will look like. It is reported that Samsung's design innovation this time is likely to be the work of its newly appointed design director, Lee Il-hwan. As a veteran designer who has worked for Mercedes-Benz, Li Yihuan has a profound knowledge of the integration of fashion and technology, and his participation will undoubtedly bring new design concepts and inspiration to Samsung.
Hardware prowess: The Exynos 2500 leads the way
Exterior design is important, but for flagship phones, hardware strength is also a decisive factor. In this regard, Samsung has also brought us some exciting news.
Let's take a look at the "brain" of the S25 series - the processor. The S25 and S25+ are likely to be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 2500 chip. As Samsung's first mobile phone chip to be built on the second-generation 3nm process, the Exynos 2500 is expected to achieve significant improvements in performance and energy efficiency.
It will use a 1+3+2+4 ten-core CPU architecture, including 1 Cortex-X5 super core with a main frequency of 3.2-3.4GHz, 3 Cortex-A730 large cores with a frequency of 2.3-2.5GHz, 2 medium cores and 4 small cores. The Exynos 2500 will also feature an Xclipse 950 GPU based on AMD's RDNA architecture, which will provide significantly enhanced graphics rendering capabilities compared to the previous generation.
The Exynos 2500 will most likely be the last product from Samsung's chip brand. It is reported that Samsung plans to launch a new brand when the next generation of chips is released, and the naming of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips and Exynos chips will be unified at that time. This does not mean that Samsung will give up its self-developed chips, on the contrary, it is just to bring consumers a more unified brand experience.
As for the S25 Ultra, it will most likely be powered by a custom version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. This chip is manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process, and the CPU uses the self-developed Nuvia architecture, which contains 2 Nuvia Phoenix performance cores and 6 Nuvia Phoenix M cores, and integrates the new Snapdragon X80 baseband. With excellent performance and optimization, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 promises an unmatched experience for the S25 Ultra.
Camera strength: Sony blessing shocking presentation
As a flagship phone, excellent camera capabilities are essential. Samsung has been a leader in this regard, and the S25 series will further cement its leading position in the imaging field.
According to the leaks, the S25 and S25+ will continue to use the 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN3 main camera. The sensor has already been unveiled on the S22 series, and with its excellent image quality, it has been hailed as a "terrifying presence". Samsung also seems to be aware of the limitations of relying solely on its own products, so on the S25 series, it will purchase a new generation of image sensors from Sony.
This move will undoubtedly bring an unprecedented photo experience to the S25 series. As a leader in the field of imaging, the quality of Sony's image sensor goes without saying. It is reported that the S25 and S25+ will use the new model sensor provided by Sony, and the photo effect will no longer rely on software algorithms alone, but will be comprehensively improved from the hardware level.
As for the S25 Ultra, it will most likely come with a 200-million-pixel main camera that is close to 1 inch. This state-leading main camera will make the S25 Ultra once again lead the way in terms of photo quality. In addition to the main camera, the S25 Ultra's ultra-wide and telephoto lenses will also receive upgrades, including a 432-million-pixel ultra-high-resolution camera and the ability to support 8K 60fps HDR video recording.
Whether it's a main camera, ultra-wide-angle, or telephoto, the S25 series will bring users unprecedented image quality, making every shot a timeless work of art.
Artificial Intelligence: Galaxy AI empowers the future
In today's era, artificial intelligence has undoubtedly become an important driving force for technological development. As a tech giant, Samsung naturally did not let go of this field. On the S24 series, we've already seen the power of the Galaxy AI, and on the S25 series, Samsung will further invest in artificial intelligence.
Samsung plans to apply the Google Gemini Nano Version 2 on the S25 series, an artificial intelligence chip designed specifically for mobile phones. With the powerful computing power of this chip, the S25 series will receive comprehensive AI blessings in multiple fields such as speech recognition, image processing, and natural language processing.
For example, in terms of taking photos, the S25 series will be equipped with a variety of intelligent functions such as AI night scene enhancement and AI portrait mode, allowing users to easily take wonderful photos in any environment. The S25 series will also support a variety of innovative features such as AI real-time translation and AI writing assistant, which will undoubtedly bring users a new experience.
Samsung's layout in the field of artificial intelligence does not stop there. It is reported that Samsung is working on an independent artificial intelligence system called "Galaxy AI", which is likely to be deeply integrated with the S25 series in the future. Once realized, users will be able to enjoy an unprecedented intelligent experience, and the mobile phone will no longer be a simple communication tool, but a real intelligent assistant.
Other highlights: Satellite communication & large screen
In addition to these highlights, the S25 series will surprise users in other ways. The most noteworthy is the addition of satellite communication functions.
In recent years, with the popularization of 5G communication technology, the communication capability of mobile phones has been greatly enhanced. However, in some special environments, such as remote mountainous areas and at sea, conventional mobile communication networks often have blind spots. To solve this problem, Samsung will introduce satellite communication capabilities on the S25 series, allowing users to keep communications open even when there is no mobile network signal.
This feature is largely due to Samsung's cooperation with a satellite operator. Samsung has signed a seven-year partnership agreement with the operator, allowing users to pay a small annual fee to enjoy satellite communications services. This will undoubtedly be a great boon for those who often travel to remote areas.
Another highlight worth paying attention to is the large screen of the S25 series. It is reported that the base version of the S25 will have a 6.36-inch display, which is larger than the previous 6.2-inch display. The screen size of the S25+ and S25 Ultra will also be further enlarged, reaching around 6.7 inches and 6.8 inches, respectively.
Large-size screens can not only bring users a more immersive visual experience, but also show unique advantages in scenarios such as office and gaming. The display of the S25 series will use Samsung's latest OLED 2.0 technology, which will not only achieve QHD+ resolution and 120Hz+ refresh rate, but will also support HDR2000 brightness and dynamic adjustment functions to achieve unprecedented picture quality.