Samsung’s AI-focused Galaxy S25 Ultra ships February 7 for $1,300 | TechCrunch
Jan 22, 2025 - techcrunch.com
Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy S25 series at the Samsung Unpacked 2025 event, focusing heavily on mobile AI. The lineup includes the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, all powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chip with Samsung's enhancements. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, priced at $1,300, features a 6.9-inch display, four rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. It offers a 37% CPU performance boost, 30% GPU increase, and a 40% NPU improvement. The device also includes AI image sharpening, gaming graphics enhancements, and a larger vapor chamber for cooling.
The S25 Ultra and S25+ models support ProScaler and feature Google's AI functionalities, replacing quick Home and Bixby access with Gemini and Circle to Search. The Ultra offers up to 1TB of storage and comes in several color options, with exclusive colors available for direct Samsung purchases. Preorders for all three models begin Wednesday, with shipping starting February 7.
Key takeaways:
Samsung announced the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra at Samsung Unpacked 2025, focusing on mobile AI.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch display, four rear cameras, and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
Performance boosts include a 37% increase in CPU processing, 30% in GPU, and 40% in NPU.
New AI features include ProScaler for image sharpening and Google’s Gemini replacing Bixby for device functionality.
