Key Takeaways
- A new leaked video has showcased Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, confirming previous render leaks and dummy models.
- The clip shared by a Reddit user shows a device that is taller, slimmer, and wider than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The smartphone also features smooth and rounded edges, making it easier to hold than its predecessor.
- Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra will be available in six new color variants, making it the lineup with the most color options to choose from.
- Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series simultaneously in the US and South Korea on January 22 or 23, 2025. The handset will be powered by the all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and feature one of the most advanced camera units.
South Korean electronics giant Samsung is poised to launch its next flagship series of smartphones, the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, in early 2025. While we got a first look at the upcoming smartphones via renders, now a new leaked video showcases the highest-end “Ultra” model in the flesh.
The renders already pointed to key design changes over its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with a departure from the iconic rectangular form factor and sharp corners. Instead, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will settle for more rounded corners, hinting at the device being more comfortable to hold in hand.
Leaked Video Shows Off Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra With Rounded Corners And Thinner Bezels
In a video mistitled “S24 Ultra definitely” that was uploaded to Reddit, a device determined to be the Galaxy S25 Ultra by reliable leaker ‘Ice Universe’, is shown sporting rounded corners and flatter edges and a display that appears less wide than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The clip only shows a small portion of the device, but it does back up previous leaks and rumors of the expected design changes.
The rounded corners echo the UI elements found in the One UI 7 software update that Samsung will be rolling out in the coming months. As the leak suggests, the S25 Ultra will have a glossy finish, metallic-looking edges, and a rear camera setup similar to the current iteration. The camera lenses are covered in black, an aesthetic choice found on the company’s latest foldable smartphones Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The volume and power buttons placement remains the same as before and the device itself is presumably in the Titanium Grey color variant, an option launched with the Galaxy S24 series.
The handset shown in the video matches the renders and is identical to the recently leaked dummy units. The Galaxy S25 Ultra appears to be a tad bit taller, slimmer, and thinner than the S24 Ultra.
The softer-edged design has been adopted by most manufacturers, detaching from the square look that has dominated the smartphone market in recent years. One reason for this is that it makes the handset easier to hold than the sharp-edged ones. Google took a similar route to Samsung by introducing rounded corners on the Pixel 9 series, ditching the square look that has been a design choice since the Pixel 6 series.
Samsung Will Release The Galaxy S25 Series With Six New Color Options
Last month, we discovered the six new color choices that Samsung will offer in the Galaxy S25 series. The S25 and S25 Plus will be available in Coral Red, Pink Gold, Blue or Black, and for the premium S25 Ultra, the choices are Blue or Black Titanium, Titanium Jade Green, and Titanium Pink or Silver.
Reports speculate that the new colors can only be optioned if the device is purchased directly from the Samsung Store. The handset will also retain its standard black, silver, blue, and green shades, pointing to a lineup with a wider variety of color options.
The display on the front features extremely thin bezels that seem literally non-existent, while the back of the phone is fully flat except for the cameras with a semi-gloss finish. The Galaxy S25 series is one of the most highly anticipated Android launches of 2025 and the devices seem to be a solid upgrade, featuring Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and major camera enhancements.
Samsung Could Launch The Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra In January 2025
Various reports indicate that the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra could be launched on January 22 or 23 in the U.S. and simultaneously in South Korea. We can expect more rumors about the upcoming smartphone in the weeks ahead as we get closer to the launch date.
