Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: Early Leaks Reveal Design Changes and Potential Improvements

New Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus leaks arrive, and now we know what it'll look like

These are 5 features I want Android 15 to bring, because Android updates are getting boring Key Takeaways Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is rumored to be announced alongside the S25 and S25 Ultra. S25 Plus may feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, 12GB RAM, and potentially 256GB storage. Battery capacity expected to be 4,900mAh, the same as the S24 Plus. We've been hearing whispers about what Samsung is planning for its Galaxy S25 range, including some good news for people who like ultra-thin devices. Now, some more information has trickled in about Samsung's newest range. The newest leak includes a full 3D render of the Galaxy S25 Plus, alongside some information on when you'll first hear about these new devices. 2:02 Related Samsung Galaxy S24 review: Basically a Galaxy S23 repackaged with a software update Really, the only thing that makes the Galaxy S24 stand out compared to other phones is Galaxy AI. But even that is coming to other phones soon. The 3D render for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus leaks online As revealed by Android Headlines, The Galaxy S25 Plus will be announced alongside the upcoming Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, which goes against what some prior leaks claimed. On top of that, Android Headlines managed to snag a 3D render of the Galaxy S25 Plus, so you can see it in all of its CAD-rendered glory. The publication does remind everyone that the CAD model doesn't typically show every single port and plug on the device, which may explain why there's no SIM card slot. Android Headlines claims that the battery will be the same as the Galaxy S24 Plus, with a 4,900mAh capacity. As for the hardware, things will be a little different: Internally, we are expecting that the Galaxy S25 Plus will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which will be announced at Snapdragon Summit next month in Maui. However, we have also heard rumors that the non-Ultra models could get Exynos 2500 in some markets - that won't be the US, thankfully. That should be paired with 12GB of RAM and potentially 256GB of base storage this year. We hope that Samsung manages to pull through with the Galaxy S25 Plus. When we got our hands on the S24 Plus, we stated that you should get a different phone instead, which was quite a disappointment. Still, it's not all doom and gloom for the S25 series, as we did crown the S24 Ultra as "The most feature-packed, do-it-all phone in the world."

These Samsung Galaxy S25+ leaks contain both good and bad news

Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra may look different to the S24 Ultra Key Takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S25+ will reportedly feature a 4,900mAh battery pack, the same capacity as the Galaxy S24+. Meanwhile, another leak has revealed that all three Galaxy S25 models could be 0.4mm thinner than their last-gen variants. Samsung is rumored to offer an upgraded ultrawide camera sensor with the high-end Galaxy S25 Ultra next year. We're still some months away from the Samsung Galaxy S25 series' arrival, but that doesn't mean there's any dearth of leaks and rumors about the upcoming flagship lineup. While a lot of the leaks have expectedly focused on the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra and even the base model, we haven't heard too much about the equally popular Plus variant. But that changes now, with a couple of reports giving us some insight into the upcoming Galaxy smartphone. Related Samsung Galaxy S24+ review: A safe bet AI gimmicks aside, this is a very easy-to-recommend flagship A report back in July mentioned that the Galaxy S25 Ultra would borrow the same 5,000mAh battery pack as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. German-language tech news site Winfuture now claims that the Galaxy S25+ will go down the same route, sticking with a 4,900mAh battery pack (advertised), carrying a rated capacity of 4,755mAh, unchanged from the Galaxy S24+ (via SamMobile). Although around four months separate us from the launch of these new flagships, major decisions on the battery and other hardware have likely been taken by the company's top brass already. So unless something major happens between now and then, we're not expecting to see any battery-related changes to the Galaxy S25 series. But there could be changes in other departments. Same battery but with a significantly thinner profile Close Recently leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Now onto the good news about the Galaxy S25+. Prominent tech industry leaker Ice Universe said in an X/Twitter post that the Galaxy S25+ will be 7.3mm thick, a 0.4mm reduction compared to the last-gen model. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will reportedly be only 8.2mm thick, which aligns with past rumors, whereas the Galaxy S25 will apparently come in at 7.2mm. Based on these figures, it looks like Samsung wants all three phones to be 0.4mm thinner than their predecessors. Ice Universe also reiterated Winfuture's claims about the Galaxy S25+ and its battery capacity while also shedding light on the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra's unchanged battery packs. Making the three smartphones thinner than their last-gen counterparts is no easy feat. This would also explain why Samsung isn't willing to offer larger batteries on these upcoming smartphones. While the wait for a bigger battery on a Galaxy flagship may continue until early 2026, Samsung is expected to bring in some other changes to its most expensive Ultra model next year. A report last week detailed how the manufacturer could offer an upgraded ultrawide camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We're also expecting rounded corners and narrower bezels on the Ultra variant.

Leaked Galaxy S25+ renders reveal Samsung will borrow a design cue from its latest foldable

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra could outshine the iPhone 16 Pro Max in more ways than one With all four devices in Google's Pixel 9 lineup now available, and Apple's new iPhone 16 series preparing to launch on Friday, it seems like we're all wrapped up on incoming flagships for 2024. With that in mind, it might be time to look forward to what's coming next, and if my calendar is right, Samsung seems destined to be one of the first OEMs to launch new high-end hardware after the New Year. After getting glimpses of both the small S25 and the larger S25 Ultra, we're finally getting a look at what might just be the sweet spot: the Galaxy S25+. These renders are coming at us via the ever trustworthy OnLeaks -- alongside Android Headlines -- and I'll cut right to the chase: This phone sure does look a lot like this year's Galaxy S24+. Aside from the larger camera rings around Samsung's trio of lenses, a design first implemented on this year's Galaxy Z Fold 6, the S25+ seems like it's sticking with the status quo for yet another year. Flat edges, round corners, and a centered cutout for the front-facing camera -- yep, this sure is a modern Galaxy flagship. Close The Galaxy S25+ seems mighty familiar Let's hope some big changes lie under the hood The rest of Android Headline's report sums up what sounds like, at least as far as cosmetic changes go, a very boring upgrade. At 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.3mm, the Galaxy S25+ is a bit narrower and thinner than its predecessor, but only by fractions of a millimeter. Likewise, that 6.7-inch display is sticking around for another generation, meaning Google's new Pixel 9 Pro XL actually has a larger display. Under the hood, expect a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (stateside, at least) paired with 12GB of RAM and a starting configuration of 256GB of storage. Really, I can't fault Samsung for sticking with this design for yet another generation -- aside from change for the sake of change, what other reasoning could there be? It's a large display with minimal bezels paired with a thin and light chassis and a massive battery, exactly what the bulk of upgraders would want in a device. While I'd argue the company's overall design language feels a little sterile at the moment, this is a good, reliable design, a perfect example in not fixing what isn't broken. The real test for the Galaxy S25+ -- and, really, for the entire Galaxy S25 lineup -- is going to come once we get a glimpse of what this thing can do in the field. The Galaxy S24 series got solid remarks from AP's reviewers across the board, but camera performance was a common, glaring issue for all three phones. Considering that the long-fabled image processing update seemingly never arrived (and, I'm convinced, was overhyped to begin with), I'm hoping we see some serious changes when the Galaxy S25 family arrives early next year. Related Samsung Galaxy S24+ review: A safe bet AI gimmicks aside, this is a very easy-to-recommend flagship