The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the most anticipated devices of next year, even more so now that it is going to be one of the very first Samsung devices to run on One UI 7. It'll also be launching a full year after Galaxy AI became a thing, allowing Samsung to deliver a mature form of its AI solution.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature some of the design changes some users have been asking for, as the first dummy units appeared online.

One of the biggest advances coming to the Galaxy S25 Ultra is undoubtedly the new Snapdragon chip. We have heard from several sources that every version of the S25 will come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, meaning improved performance for all.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has appeared in real world photos, giving us a better look at its design. The rounded corners suggest a design change, with a frame that's squarer than previous Ultra models.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 features flat sides and rounded corners, just like the Pixel 9, and just like the iPhone.

From the back we can see the rounded corners suggested by previous rumors. It's a softer look compared to the sharper corners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though it appears to have a tighter radius. For those who despite the points of sharp corners poking into your palms, this should be relieving.

Beyond the design, reports suggest that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which powers the current Galaxy S24 Ultra. Additionally, Samsung may upgrade the RAM to 16 GB, potentially enabling advanced AI features, akin to phones like the Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Dummy unit leaks of the Galaxy S25 Ultra show off the flagship's rounded corners, flatter sides and display, and camera rings. Read on!

Slightly rounded corners and a familiar camera layout signal the upcoming flagship somewhat maintains its distinctive Ultra identity.