Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Launch date and what to expect

The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra with new powerful processor

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025, although the exact release date remains unconfirmed. Rumours are swirling about a potential launch in January 2025, with the date yet to be officially confirmed by the company through an Unpacked invitation.

The Galaxy S25 series will include three models: the S25, S25+, and the S25 Ultra. These flagship devices are expected to feature a refined design, next-generation processors, improved displays, new Galaxy AI functionalities, and a revolutionary software experience.

Launch date: January 2025

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, posting on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy S25 series could debut on January 22, 2025. However, due to time zone differences, the launch event may actually take place on January 23 in South Korea.

Despite the time zone variations, countries like India, the US, and others generally share the same launch date for Samsung events. This means the Unpacked event could begin in the early hours in the United States, with a nighttime start in India.

arlier reports also pointed to January 22 as the likely launch date, particularly from leaker Max Jambor, who suggested the event could take place in the US. While the timing discrepancies may raise questions, they are attributed to the differences in time zones between South Korea and other countries. Additionally, Korean news outlet FNNews indicated that Samsung was considering holding the Unpacked event on

What to expect at Galaxy unpacked 2025?

At the Unpacked event, Samsung is expected to showcase the new Galaxy S25 series alongside several exciting innovations. The company may also present a prototype of its XR Smart Glasses and potentially tease a "Slim" variant of the S25 series. Furthermore, the launch will introduce One UI 7, Samsung’s latest software update, which was initially expected at the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC24) but has since been confirmed for the Galaxy S Unpacked event next year.