Samsung’s gearing up for one thing enormous! Right here’s what we’d see at Galaxy Unpacked 2025.
Final yr’s Galaxy Unpacked occasion was all about Samsung exhibiting off its AI-powered tips for the S24 lineup. Whereas spectacular, a number of it felt like catching as much as opponents. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 occasion is simply days away, and the rumor mill is buzzing with potential bulletins. What’s really set to launch, and what’s simply wild hypothesis?
The large headliner will clearly be the brand new Galaxy S collection, however there’s additionally discuss of a Galaxy Ring and Samsung’s first mixed-reality headset for Android XR. Let’s break down what’s seemingly coming and what may simply keep within the rumor pile.
1. How one can watch Samsung Unpacked
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 occasion is occurring on January 22 in San Jose, California. It’s invite-only for media and companions, however you possibly can watch the stay stream beneath.
The occasion begins at:
- 1 PM ET
- 10 AM PT
- 6 PM GMT
- 7 PM CET
- 11:30 PM IST
1. Galaxy S25 collection
Samsung’s 2025 flagship lineup is sticking with the standard trio: the Galaxy S25 Extremely, Galaxy S25, and Galaxy S25+.
Evleaks not too long ago dropped a few photos of the brand new Galaxy S25 collection. One in every of them exhibits a blue Galaxy S25 (or probably S25 Plus) mendacity face down, with a silver variant on the high of the body.
A giant focus will probably be new Galaxy AI options. Brazilian website Tecnoblog received its arms on what appear like official promo supplies forward of the Galaxy Unpacked occasion. These photos trace at some spectacular AI updates.
Right here’s what the Galaxy S25 collection is rumored to incorporate:
- Google’s Gemini AI Assistant built-in with YouTube and Samsung Notes
- “Now Transient” Characteristic, which supplies you personalised updates for key moments all through your day
Within the US (and doubtless most different markets), the Galaxy S25 fashions will run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. That could possibly be totally different in some areas, although, as we’d see Exynos powering sure fashions in Europe and elsewhere. Storage choices are anticipated to start out at 128GB, with some variations providing as much as 1TB.
There’s additionally chatter about Samsung unveiling the Galaxy S25 Slim subsequent week. However with so few leaks about it in comparison with the remainder of the lineup, I wouldn’t get my hopes up simply but.
S25 Extremely leaks
ICE UNIVERSE not too long ago shared a render of the Galaxy S25 Extremely on X, exhibiting it alongside Samsung’s newest premium fashions. Immediately, you’ll discover the design is way rounder, and the bezels are thinner than ever—probably the smallest I’ve seen on a smartphone.
The design tweak brings it extra according to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus, which even have rounded corners. The Galaxy Extremely fashions have had sharp edges since their launch in 2020, nevertheless it is sensible that Samsung would go for a extra uniform look throughout its flagship telephones.
I’m not precisely certain when the entire bezel obsession began within the smartphone world. I’m all for modern, trendy designs and greater screens, however sooner or later, it does make me marvel if we’re shedding extra consolation than we’re gaining. The bezels do make a telephone a lot simpler to carry, particularly and not using a case.
What’s extra, not a lot will change when it comes to dimension, aside from the display screen. The S24 Extremely had a 6.8-inch show, which was already fairly enormous. However the S25 Extremely might need a 6.9-inch show.
A brand new report from insider Ahmed Qwaider suggests the S25 Extremely will convey important enhancements to photograph and video high quality. Whereas the specifics aren’t clear, earlier leaks trace at higher video high quality in low mild, because of the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, together with improved ultra-wide video decision.
2. One UI 7 launch date
Samsung kicked off the One UI 7 beta program in December 2024, rolling it out to nearly a handful of markets worldwide. It’s cool to see Samsung make large design adjustments and smoother animations, although I can’t assist however really feel they took a bit of inspiration from Apple’s UI. Whereas lots of people just like the replace, many really feel it didn’t fairly stay as much as the hype.
At Unpacked, I’m anticipating Samsung to not simply drop the secure model of One UI 7 for the Galaxy S25 collection, but in addition dive into its most important options.
I’m additionally hoping they’ll share a timeline for when older Galaxy flagships will get the replace. It’s fairly seemingly that Galaxy S24 customers who’ve been testing the beta will get the secure model proper after Unpacked, and even on the identical day.
Proper now, I’m nonetheless not sure if the brand new AI options will solely work on the S25 collection, or if One UI 7 will convey them to different fashions as effectively.
3. Galaxy Ring 2
Samsung has 2 most important targets for 2025: including extra AI and making a product ecosystem to compete with Apple, writes Bloomberg’s Vlad Savov. The Galaxy Ring is a part of that plan.
Launched final summer season for $399, the Galaxy Ring doesn’t fairly stay as much as its worth. It falls quick on one key characteristic—precisely monitoring well being information.
As for the Galaxy Ring 2, particulars are nonetheless unclear. Some reviews declare the corporate may tease it subsequent week, however that appears unlikely. In spite of everything, they solely launched the primary model again in July. For reference, Oura takes years between their ring releases—2015 for the primary, then 2018, 2021, and 2024 for the fourth era.
What we do know is that at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2025, they’ll be including extra sizes to the Galaxy Ring. Sizes 14 and 15 will probably be obtainable, making it simpler for extra individuals to strive it out.
4. Samsung AR and XR glasses
A few month in the past, Samsung and Google unveiled the Android XR, a brand new working system that mixes years of growth in AI, AR, and VR to create extra helpful experiences for headsets and glasses. With Android XR, these glasses can help with duties utilizing AI, together with offering useful options like turn-by-turn instructions for pedestrians.
“Samsung would be the first of a number of manufacturers to promote a mixed-reality headset powered by Google’s not too long ago unveiled Android XR platform,” writes Dana Wollman. So, it wouldn’t be stunning if Samsung gave a sneak peek of its AR glasses on the occasion.
Closing ideas
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked occasions by no means fail to spark pleasure, and 2025 is shaping as much as be no totally different. From the extremely anticipated Galaxy S25 collection to whispers of a mixed-reality headset and expanded Galaxy Ring choices, there’s a lot to sit up for. I’ll be watching to see which rumors come true—as a result of let’s face it, with Samsung, there’s at all times a shock or two in retailer.
