It’s official: Samsung’s subsequent Galaxy Unpacked showcase is ready for January 22, which means we haven’t obtained lengthy to attend earlier than the curtain is lifted on what might be among the most fun (and bar-setting) client tech of 2025.
But what, particularly, are we anticipating to see unveiled in San Jose this yr? Naturally, Samsung itself hasn’t confirmed something simply but, however numerous leaks and rumors have gotten us excited for the potential reveal of recent Galaxy telephones, software program options, and possibly even an all-new premium combined actuality headset.
Below, we’ve rounded up 5 of the largest bulletins to anticipate at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
At this level, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been the topic of extra leaks than the Titanic, and we’re pretty sure that this presumed successor to the Galaxy S24 Ultra will spearhead Samsung’s subsequent flagship smartphone lineup.
As for what upgrades the Galaxy S25 Ultra may convey to the desk, we’ve heard speak of a extra rounded design (akin to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and that iPhone 16 Pro Max), a 6.9-inch show, a brand new 50MP ultra-wide digicam, 25W wi-fi charging, and a brand new 16GB RAM capability (within the 512GB mannequin, not less than).
These upgrades will virtually definitely be underpinned by the all-new (and omnipotent) Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which has already made a reputation for itself within the OnePlus 13 and Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro. Having put Qualcomm’s newest cellular silicon by a sequence of benchmark checks, TechRadar’s US Mobiles Editor, Philip Berne, mentioned the Snapdragon 8 Elite “will change the whole lot about smartphones,” so the Galaxy S25 Ultra appears to be like set to be a really {powerful} handset certainly (anticipate it to dominate finest Android cellphone conversations in 2025).
Samsung Galaxy S25
The Galaxy S25 Ultra gained’t be the one new smartphone child on the block this month. The new flagship mannequin will virtually definitely be joined by two base-level gadgets, which we’re anticipating to be the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus.
Like their anticipated Ultra-branded sibling, each the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are probably to make use of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (there’s a slight probability that Samsung may deploy the Exynos 2500 in sure areas) and boast extra rounded designs than their respective predecessors. Other rumored upgrades embrace 12GB of RAM for all storage configurations and help for Qi2 magnetic wi-fi charging.
Interestingly, we’ve heard speak of a Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim probably debuting at Galaxy Unpacked this yr, however the tipsters are divided over that mannequin’s ETA. If certainly we do see a svelte model of Samsung’s new base mannequin introduced in January, it isn’t prone to start transport till later within the yr, nevertheless it’s nonetheless thrilling to suppose {that a} smartphone-related shock might be on the playing cards in San Jose.
Galaxy AI
Samsung goes exhausting on AI-related advertising and marketing for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked showcase, suggesting large Galaxy AI upgrades are on the agenda. Accompanying copy for the corporate’s occasion announcement reads: “Get prepared for AI that’s extra pure and intuitive. The subsequent evolution of Galaxy AI is coming and it’s going to vary the way in which you work together with the world day-after-day. The new Galaxy S sequence is about to set the bar as soon as once more for cellular AI experiences now and into the long run.”
In different phrases, some large new software program options look set to debut alongside these aforementioned telephones. Among them will virtually definitely be a serious improve for Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant, and distinguished leaker @UniverseIce claims that Galaxy Unpacked will see Samsung “inform Apple what main AI is” and that “many new AI capabilities of [the] S25 haven’t been leaked to date.” Apple Intelligence, who?
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2
The Samsung Galaxy Ring was teased eventually yr’s January Unpacked occasion and solely went on sale as just lately as July, however experiences recommend Samsung may pull the identical trick with the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 at this yr’s January Unpacked occasion.
Of course, we don’t anticipate to listen to (or see) a lot about this potential successor to the perfect sensible ring in the marketplace in San Jose. But Samsung will reportedly provide us an “introduction” to the Galaxy Ring 2 at Unpacked, with the brand new gadget rumored to boast extra correct sensors, improved AI, and higher battery life.
Project Moohan
Project Moohan, Samsung’s mixed-reality headset and “the primary platform constructed completely for the Gemini period,” was technically introduced in December final yr, however there’s an opportunity that Samsung may give Unpacked attendees an opportunity to check out the Android XR-based product (or some model of it) for themselves on the bottom in San Jose.
Project Moohan remains to be only a developer equipment, however Google and Samsung have confirmed that “the primary merchandise primarily based on this platform will launch in 2025,” so a close-to-finished wearable gadget should certainly be simply across the nook. Here’s hoping, anyway.
