Samsung shared a weblog submit that particulars a few of the selections behind the Galaxy S25 Extremely design and the way it has modified in comparison with earlier iterations of its flagship. Moreover, it posted a “Guided Demo of Efficiency” video starring the S25 Extremely.
That is an unboxing submit, so it begins with the packaging. This 12 months it was modified to characteristic a silhouette of the system relatively than the extra reasonable depictions proven on earlier containers.
The field is made out of 100% recycled paper as earlier than and its contents are pretty easy: the S25 Extremely itself, the brand new Bluetooth-less S Pen, a USB C-to-C cable, a SIM ejector and a short guide.
The Extremely fashions are typically accessible in principally grayish colours and the 2025 mannequin is not any exception. Along with the 4 extensively accessible colours, there are three which might be unique to Samsung.com. Right here they’re for side-by-side comparability.
Earlier Ultras had rectangular designs with sharp corners – they seemed cool however weren’t significantly ergonomic. This 12 months Samsung rounded off the corners, however it additionally modified the profile of the perimeters – as an alternative of rounded, they’re now flat. This offers the S25 trio a extra constant look (the vanilla and Plus fashions already had rounded corners and flat sides).
One other change to the design is that Samsung managed to slim down the bezels by 0.2mm, in order that they now measure simply 1.32mm. This allowed the corporate to bump up the display screen diagonal by 0.1” (to six.9”). The display screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Armor 2, a glass ceramic materials that’s extra drop resistant than the earlier model. And it has an anti-reflective characteristic that’s distinctive to the Extremely.
It wasn’t simply the corners, earlier Ultras have been pretty heavy and thick. The Galaxy S25 Extremely loses 14g of weight and slims down by 0.4mm in comparison with its predecessor. It weighs 218g and measures 8.2mm thick.
Then there are the digicam rings that turned notorious. Samsung says that going for a black trim as an alternative of a silver one permits the lenses to mix in higher, whereas the thicker digicam rings enhance sturdiness.
You’ll be able to try our Galaxy S25 Extremely assessment for our ideas on the brand new design (and don’t miss our video assessment). We even have articles evaluating the S25 Extremely in opposition to its predecessor and versus the Pixel 9 Professional XL.
Lastly, try the A Guided Demo of Efficiency video by Samsung. It focuses on the customized Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, the improved cooling system (40% bigger vapor chamber) and the telephone’s elevated sturdiness.