Google simply unveiled the Pixel 9 Pro XL – and our Pixel 9 Pro XL overview is now up in your perusal – and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is anticipated to be one of many Apple handsets unveiled subsequent month. However, it appears the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra might beat them each in two key methods.
Specifically, it is likely to be thinner and lighter than the top-end smartphones from Google and Apple. That’s in response to well-known leaker Ice Universe, who says the Galaxy S25 Ultra might be “the thinnest and lightest of all Ultra flagship telephones”.
We’re assuming “Ultra flagship telephones” imply the highest spec, most premium, costliest handsets that producers put out – together with the Google cellphone that is already out and the Apple cellphone that’ll be out quickly.
The tipster does not say anything about how skinny or mild the Galaxy 25 Ultra is likely to be, nevertheless. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra measures 8.6mm entrance to again, and ideas the scales at 233 grams. The Pixel 9 Pro XL from Google, by comparability, is 8.5mm thick, and weighs 221 grams.
The leaks to this point
Samsung is clearly going to must do some intelligent part packing and handset design methods to place collectively an Ultra cellphone that is thinner and lighter than ever. We’ve additionally heard that the width of the S25 Ultra goes to be diminished to 77.6mm, down from 79mm on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Another earlier leak has advised the upcoming handset – in all probability arriving someday in January 2025 – goes to have an asymmetrical body design for a extra snug maintain, which might be the place a few of the weight discount is coming from.
Of course, a thinner and lighter cellphone may additionally imply a smaller battery (and diminished battery life). However, the rumors are {that a} extra environment friendly chipset will make sure the 2025 Galaxy Ultra cellphone affords higher battery life than the 2024 model.
Another key improve might come within the digicam division: again in May we heard that the Galaxy S25 Ultra would possibly add an additional rear digicam for a four-camera module. You can compensate for every little thing we all know concerning the Galaxy S25 to this point.
