With smartphones having reached peak design, we only see subtle changes year-over-year, but these little improvements are enough to make a new version look noticeably different after few years. For instance, the Galaxy S24 Ultra did away with the Galaxy S23 Ultra's curved screen, and the S25 Ultra is rumored to ditch its predecessor's boxy sides. In case you are wondering how the design has evolved, a leaker has whipped up some renders for us.
Leaker Ice Universe has shared an image with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S25 Ultra next to each other. And while there are only so many changes you can make to a candybar phone, boy have we come a long way.
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra. | Image Credit - Ice Universe
The Galaxy S23 Ultra was the last Ultra phone released by Samsung with a curved screen. The S24 Ultra came with a flat screen, which made its rounded frame quite visible. It also had thinner and uniform bezels.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to have rounded corners and even slimmer bezels. It will also probably have flat sides.
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If you feel nostalgic about the Galaxy Note-inspired design, you might still feel compelled to buy the upcoming model because of its impressive specs. It's expected to have the faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip under the hood as well as a better cooling system.
The phone will also reportedly feature a higher-resolution 50MP ultrawide camera and is pretty much guaranteed to be one of the best camera phones of the year.
One thing that may make you reconsider your decision is the rumored less capable S Pen. Apparently, the Galaxy S25 Ultra's stylus will not have Bluetooth compatibility, meaning it may lose some of its best features. You won't have to charge it though, so that's a plus.
Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy S25 series on January 22 and if you think you might be interested in buying it, it's a good idea to reserve it and earn a $50 credit.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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