The first thing to note is that Samsung typically takes just over two weeks between the Galaxy Unpacked launch event and the official release day — preferring to release those phones on a Friday. There are some discrepancies to that trend: The Galaxy S20 took almost a month to be released, though it still stuck with the Friday release day.

As rumors around the Samsung Galaxy S25 have increased in number, we've started to hear reports of an additional 'Slim' model in the pipeline – and this particular handset could be set for a major camera boost, according to a new leak.

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.

If you've just splashed out on a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone you might want to avoid the news early next year.

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.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may see a price hike due to increased production costs, potentially competing closely with iPhone 16 pricing.

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