Last night’s Samsung S25 launch at Galaxy Unpacked packed a few surprises. The new Galaxy S25 series obligingly ticks the expected bigger screen X lighter weight X better camera trifecta, but the release of the Galaxy Ring and teaser of a rumoured fourth member of the S25 line-up were also intriguing.
Most interestingly, all 3 models – the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra – are priced lower than their S24 series counterparts. And you can save S$180 more with the current pre-order offer.
S25 series – main upgrades
We’ve become accustomed to the incremental upgrades between every series and the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch kept to the script. The outlier is chip performance, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform decimating the S24 series in terms of CPU, GPU and NPU (AI) performance by at least 30% and, in some cases, by as much as 68%.
Other than that, the upgrades are not quite as monumental.
Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24
- (Marginally) smaller, thinner and lighter but with the same 6.2-inch screen.
- Improved video features: Audio Eraser, Nightography, Log Video support.
Galaxy S25 Plus vs Galaxy S24 Plus
- Smaller, thinner and lighter but with the same 6.7-inch screen.
- AI-driven features like AI Agents and Personal Data Engine.
Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.9-inch display (vs 6.8-inch), 50MP ultrawide camera (vs 12MP).
- 25W wireless charging (vs 15W).
Additionally, the display of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is protected by Corning Gorilla Armor 2,
the first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover for mobile devices.
Gamers can look forward to 120Hz displays, a 40% ray-tracing boost, and next-gen heat dissipation. They somehow managed to expand the vapour chamber in the S25 Ultra by 40%, compared to its predecessor.
One feature that was amazing to watch in action is Audio Eraser. It lets you remove isolated categories of sounds (such as voices, music, wind, nature and crowds) individually to get perfect sound on every video. This feature can be applied retroactively to your old videos, too.
We all cringe at grainy night videos, and the S25 launch showed the difference that the upgraded Nightography Video makes. This is the feature that I am most looking forward to.
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S25 Slim
There had been rumours for months that the S25 launch would also debut what has become known in fan circles as the S25 Slim. Speculation has been rife that this super-thin model would be added to the Galaxy range, making it a fourth option (or fifth, if you consider the FE models).
What we were teased with, though, at the end of Galaxy Unpacked, was the S25 Edge. It was a view of phone parts but devoid of any other details. It may be joining the Galaxy S25 line-up in May 2025.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Another one of the interesting reveals at the S25 launch was that the Galaxy Ring is now available in Singapore. After debuting around the region last year, the Ring has shown enough promise to be able to grace our fingers, too.
I use a smartwatch primarily as a sleep and fitness tracker, and didn’t quite understand what customer niche smart rings would occupy, given they perform a very similar role. A Samsung representative explained that the Galaxy Ring is perfect for 2 user personas:
- those who prefer a dress watch to a smartwatch
- those who fret at wearing a comparatively bulky watch all night
If you fall into those categories, the slim, light, unintrusive Galaxy Ring could be the gadget you need. Best of all, the elegant gold, silver and black finishes render it indistinguishable from a regular ring.
Buy now
Get your device now
You can pre-order your devices directly from Samsung and take advantage of free storage upgrades as well as a pre-order discount of S$180. Remember, these S25 series prices are lower than the prices of the S24 series models last year.
S25 & S25+ S25 Ultra
The devices will be ready for delivery or collection from 5 Feb.
You can also find the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra at the official Samsung Store on Lazada and Shopee.
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