At the first Unpacked event of the year, Samsung is expected to launch the next generation Galaxy S25 series, including the base Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to FNN, Samsung will also debut the much-rumored Galaxy S25 Slim.

Samsung Galaxy S25 launch rumored for January 23, 2025 in San Francisco. Uncertainty remains over chipset choice for Galaxy S25 series, but the latest leaks lean towards the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Samsung is reportedly planning a slightly later launch date for the Galaxy S25 series, with the event still being held in January.

In 2024, Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series on January 17 which was scheduled as per the previous trends and timeline. However, the tech giant launched its foldable a little early of its schedule, therefore, it will not be a surprise if Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S25 series earlier than expected.

In a recent post on X, Ice Universe stated that the Galaxy S25 will be released with the Snapdragon 8 Elite worldwide. This means that the devices will perform identically regardless of where they are bought from, rather than meaning one region gets the "better" version of the phone.

While the cheaper FE phone has all of the same features as original Galaxy S24, that more expensive phone could be the better pick.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best Android phones to release this year. Despite launching at the beginning of the year, it can hold its own against its newer competitors, like the Pixel 9 series.

If you’re into AI, taking photos, and don’t mind a few fingerprints, the Galaxy S24 FE covers all the bases for anyone seeking a high-quality phone on a budget.