Samsung Galaxy S25: Leaked renderings reveal refined design

Design and construction: subtle refinements instead of revolution

The leaked images from AndroidHeadlines and @UniverseIce and details suggest that the Galaxy S25 will maintain Samsung’s consistent design approach. In recent years, Samsung has focused on design evolution rather than drastic changes. The Galaxy S25 seems to follow that trend. Like the Galaxy S24, it stays true to the design principles of the Galaxy S series, but features small refinements.

From the front, the Galaxy S25 looks almost identical to the Galaxy S24. The display dominates the front and follows the same design style as the Galaxy S24, which is a minor update to the Galaxy S23. The back of the device, however, has slight differences. The most noticeable change is in the camera module, where the rings around the three lenses are more pronounced and possibly larger than on the S24. This indicates a small change in the camera setup and hints at improved photography capabilities.

Dimensions: Slight shrinkage

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Galaxy S25, according to the leaked renders, is the slight reduction in its dimensions compared to its predecessor. The Galaxy S25 is said to be 146.9mm tall, 70.4mm long, and 7.2mm thick, making it marginally smaller than the Galaxy S24. The Galaxy S24, for comparison, measures 147mm x 70.6mm x 7.6mm. These slight reductions may not be immediately noticeable, but they contribute to an overall slimmer and more compact device.

However, the bezels around the display appear to remain relatively unchanged, with only a very slight reduction. This small change results in a tiny reduction in display size from 6.2 inches to 6.17 inches. The difference is so minimal that most users are unlikely to notice it in their day-to-day lives.

Processor and performance: The return of the Snapdragon?

In terms of specs, the Galaxy S25 could mark a return to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors in all regions. In the past, Samsung has switched between its in-house Exynos chips and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors depending on the region. However, rumors suggest that the Galaxy S25 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which promises to be a powerhouse of performance, especially when tackling AI-driven tasks.

Additionally, the Galaxy S25 is expected to receive a RAM upgrade, moving from the 8GB found in the Galaxy S24 to a more robust 12GB in the base model. This memory upgrade should help the Galaxy S25 handle more demanding applications, especially related to in-device artificial intelligence, which Samsung is heavily promoting with its Galaxy AI initiative.

Storage and battery life: Unchanged, but optimized

Despite these upgrades, the Galaxy S25’s base storage configuration appears to remain at 128GB. This could be a disappointment for some users who were hoping for a larger base storage option, especially given the growing size of apps, photos, and videos. However, Samsung has offered larger storage variants in the past, so users who need more storage will likely opt for this one.

In terms of battery life, the Galaxy S25 will reportedly feature the same 4,000mAh battery as the Galaxy S24. While 4,000mAh may seem small compared to some other flagship devices on the market, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors are known for their power efficiency, meaning the S25 could potentially offer better battery life than its predecessor. This efficiency gain could make up for the disappointment of the S25 not having a larger battery capacity.

Camera and display: Minor improvements

As mentioned, the Galaxy S25’s camera rings are a bit more pronounced than those on the S24, which could indicate that Samsung has made some tweaks to its camera system behind the scenes. It remains to be seen whether these changes are purely aesthetic or indicate hardware improvements. However, Samsung has consistently focused on improving its camera technology, so it’s likely that the S25 will offer at least some improvements in this area.

The display itself remains largely the same, with the slight reduction in size mentioned above barely noticeable. However, another insider, Ice Universe, has suggested that the bezels around the display could be thinner than those shown in the initial renders. This could contribute to a slightly more immersive viewing experience, although the difference could be minor.

Conclusion: A familiar but improved flagship

To sum up, the Samsung Galaxy S25 looks to be a familiar yet refined flagship. It may not bring any groundbreaking design changes, but it continues Samsung’s approach of constant improvements. The focus remains on performance, camera upgrades, and small design tweaks.

For Galaxy S24 users, the S25 may not seem like a major upgrade, but owners of older models will find it to be a modern and powerful device with all the latest features.

As always, these leaked details should be taken with a grain of salt until Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy S25. This will likely happen in early 2025 at their next Unpacked event. However, if previous leaks are any indication, these renders and specs are likely close to what we’ll see on launch day.