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.

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.

So we predict you’ll be able to pre-order the Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, straight after they’re announced – which as detailed above will possibly be on January 22, and at the very least will probably be sometime between around January 15 and February 15.

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.

Early dummy units of the Galaxy S25 Ultra showed off a bland phone, but the final product's fit and finish will most likely be better.

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

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