Samsung has officially unveiled its much-anticipated Galaxy S25 series, showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 models during the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event held on January 22.
With significant upgrades across design, performance, camera, and battery life, the new smartphones are set to redefine mobile technology, with pre-orders now open in the UAE.
Design and Durability
The Galaxy S25 series embodies Samsung’s “Essential Design” ethos, prioritising simplicity, elegance, and durability. The standout model, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, features a sleek and lightweight body constructed with titanium and the next-generation Corning Gorilla Armor 2.
This advanced glass-ceramic material enhances drop protection, scratch resistance, and clarity, making it the most durable device in the Galaxy S series. Rounded edges add to the ergonomic design, ensuring a comfortable grip while maintaining a high-end aesthetic.
Camera Innovation
Samsung has raised the bar for mobile photography with the Galaxy S25 series, incorporating its ProVisual Engine and cutting-edge sensors.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra leads the charge with its new 50MP ultrawide sensor, a significant upgrade from the previous 12MP sensor.
This powerful sensor delivers vibrant, highly detailed images, while 10-bit HDR recording enhances colour depth, surpassing traditional 8-bit recording by fourfold.
The enhanced low-light video capabilities allow users to capture smooth footage in challenging lighting conditions, thanks to advanced noise reduction technology.
The inclusion of Virtual Aperture offers DSLR-like depth-of-field control, elevating mobile photography to professional standards. Additionally, Galaxy Log allows users to perform precise colour grading, making it ideal for video production.
Creative tools like Audio Eraser and Portrait Studio further enhance the editing experience, giving users the ability to remove unwanted sounds and create lifelike avatars with ease.
Performance and AI Integration
The Galaxy S25 series is powered by the new Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, co-developed with Qualcomm Technologies.
This chipset delivers substantial performance improvements, with a 40% increase in NPU performance, 37% in CPU, and 30% in GPU, enabling cutting-edge gaming experiences and real-time AI applications.
The S25 models are also equipped with a larger vapor chamber and optimised thermal materials to manage heat efficiently, even during intensive tasks.
Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in the One UI 72 software, which includes multimodal AI agents that interpret text, speech, images, and videos.
Notable features include “Circle to Search” for instant actions, the versatile “Gemini AI Assistant” for seamless integration across apps, and enhanced natural language understanding for intuitive interactions.
Battery Life and Charging
Battery life is another key highlight, with the Galaxy S25 and S25+ featuring 4,000mAh and 4,900mAh batteries, respectively, and the S25 Ultra housing a robust 5,000mAh battery.
All models support both wired and wireless charging, with the S25+ and Ultra offering faster charging speeds for on-the-go users.
Colours and Pricing in the UAE
The Galaxy S25 series comes in a variety of stunning colours. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ are available in Navy, Icy Blue, Mint, and Silver Shadow, with exclusive online colours including Blue Black, Coral Red, and Pink Gold.
The S25 Ultra offers Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, and Titanium Whitesilver, with exclusive online colours like Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jetgreen, and Titanium Pinkgold.
Pricing for the Galaxy S25 series starts at Dh3,449 for the Galaxy S25, Dh3,899 for the S25+, and Dh5,099 for the S25 Ultra. Pre-orders are open now, with official sales set to begin on February 7. Customers who pre-order via Samsung’s website will receive a double-storage upgrade offer.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is poised to set a new standard in the smartphone market, offering top-tier features and innovation for tech enthusiasts in the UAE.