Galaxy S25 Series Launch Dates Unfold, But One Model Remains Shrouded in Mystery
Samsung's highly-anticipated Galaxy S25 series is set to hit the market soon, with pre-orders opening on January 24th for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, a closer look at the latest One UI 7 beta reveals that the Galaxy S25 Slim may not be present alongside its counterparts, suggesting a potentially delayed launch in Q2 2025.
According to the beta list, Samsung has leaked release dates for the standard S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, with the S25 Ultra set to open for pre-orders on January 24th, running until February 3rd, followed by sales starting on February 4th and an official launch on February 7th. The beta list also includes US model numbers for the S25 family, with the SM-S931, SM-S936, and SM-S938 designated for the standard, S25+, and S25 Ultra respectively. Notably, the Galaxy S25 Special Edition, rumored to feature a thinner design and potentially exclusive availability at Samsung Store, is curiously absent from the list.
Further analysis of the OneUI beta reveals references to the GSMA IMEI database, hinting at the Galaxy S25 Special Edition's existence, but also suggesting it may not yet be market-ready. In related news, a recent report from Android Authority has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra (model SM-S938) will support seamless updates, a feature pioneered by Google in 2016 and adopted by Samsung with the Galaxy A55 in March. This feature allows for updates to be installed on a separate partition while the user continues to utilize their device, making it usable during the installation process. This development is expected to alleviate anxiety around updates, a common point of frustration for some Samsung users in the past.
The report also confirms that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, aligning with rumors suggesting improved specs for the S25 Ultra compared to other models in the series. As the launch approaches, it remains to be seen when the Galaxy S25 Slim will be making its debut, but for now, Samsung fans will have to wait and see if the rumors about a delayed launch in Q2 2025 prove true.
With the Samsung Galaxy S25 series just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the highly-anticipated devices. While the Galaxy S25 Ultra's release dates are set in stone, the Galaxy S25 Slim's fate remains up in the air, leaving fans to speculate about its imminent release. Stay tuned for further updates as more information on the Galaxy S25 series becomes available.
