Samsung S25 Plus: Release Date, Expected Models, Prices, Features & More

There was a moment when everyone thought the Samsung S25 Plus had been discontinued, but rumors of its death were greatly exaggerated. Samsung is planning to release the grown-up sibling for 2025’s S25 range.

We are just weeks away from the Samsung S25 Plus launch event on January 22, 2025 (with the smartphone expected on shelves on February 7, 2025).

With leaks coming fast, we expect the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus to be thinner than the S24 Plus while retaining the same battery capacity.

Here is a round-up of everything you need to know about the Galaxy S25 Plus, including the expected release date, features, price, and colors.

Table of Contents Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What is the Samsung S25 Plus?
3. When is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Coming Out?
4. Samsung S25 Plus Features & Design
5. Samsung S25 Plus Specs and Hardware
6. Samsung S25 Plus Colors
7. Samsung S25 Plus First Look
8. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Price
9. Samsung S24 Plus Vs. S25 Plus
10. The Bottom Line
11. FAQs
12. References

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Table of Contents

1. Key Takeaways
2. What is the Samsung S25 Plus?
3. When is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Coming Out?
Show Full Guide
4. Samsung S25 Plus Features & Design
5. Samsung S25 Plus Specs and Hardware
6. Samsung S25 Plus Colors
7. Samsung S25 Plus First Look
8. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Price
9. Samsung S24 Plus Vs. S25 Plus
10. The Bottom Line
11. FAQs
12. References

What is the Samsung S25 Plus?

Samsung S25 Plus is the upcoming Galaxy smartphone, tipped to replace the current Samsung S24 Plus.

The phone offers a larger screen size for Samsung Galaxy fans who want something bigger — around an extra half-inch to the base model.

Under the hood, we can expect to see a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor and updated software, with artificial intelligence (AI) squeezed into all corners.

It may also have a slightly thinner and narrower profile, with camera rings similar to those on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

When is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Coming Out?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus will launch at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22, 2025.

That’s when Samsung will take to the stage in San Jose, California, at 10 a.m. for a launch that will be livestreamed at samsung.com.

Note that this is the launch — we expect the S25 Plus to be available in stores from February 7, 2025, around two weeks after the red curtain lifts.

Samsung S25 Plus Features & Design

Samsung S25 Plus is expected to have some software upgrades and design changes, even though certain features are projected to remain the same as in the predecessor.

The phone may also sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO screen with a support of up to 120Hz refresh rate.

AI is expected to take center stage in most functions of the Samsung S25 Plus — Samsung is already calling the range a “true AI assistant” ready to guide your life from your pocket.

While everyone likes to add AI to their marketing materials, we wait with anticipation to see if AI on the S25 range is an evolution or revolution.

Samsung S25 Plus Specs and Hardware

Aside from being thinner than the current S24 Plus, Samsung may likely upgrade Galaxy S25 Plus hardware to a stronger Armor Aluminum Build and Gorilla Glass.

According to some recent media reports, one disappointing bit of news about the Samsung S25 Plus is that it may still have the same battery capacity of 4,900mAh as the predecessor.

However, despite having the same battery capacity as the Galaxy S24 Plus, there are reports that Samsung will introduce a new Battery AI feature, which will use AI to extend the new phone’s battery life by up to 10 percent.

Meanwhile, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset is predicted to be the most battery-efficient yet.

Samsung S25 Plus Colors

As we have seen in recent versions, the aluminum frame in the Samsung Galaxy S Plus models can support various color combinations.

Known X leaker Ross Young gave us the following expected color combinations in 2024 — we will see if they come true at Galaxy Unpacked.

Finally, S25 colors.
S25:
Moon Night Blue
Silver Shadow
Sparking Blue
Sparkling Green
S25+
Midnight Black
Moon Night Blue
Silver Shadow
Sparking Blue
Sparkling Green
S25U
Titanium Black
Titanium Blue
Titanium Gray
Titanium Silver

— Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) October 24, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus Price

It might be too early to take any Samsung S25 pricing rumors seriously. However, based on available insights, pricing for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus will likely stay relatively close to that of its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Plus.

Samsung has maintained consistent pricing for its Galaxy lineup for the past two generations, suggesting that drastic price fluctuations are unlikely this time around.

The Galaxy S24 Plus base storage variant started at $999, and we expect the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus release price to remain in the same range and launch at $999, or possibly $1,050 if Samsung decides to consider factors like inflation and rising component costs in its next product pricing.

Samsung S24 Plus Vs. S25 Plus

Galaxy S24 Plus has many features, but we expect the upcoming Samsung S25 Plus to offer more, especially in AI functionality. Here is how they will likely compare.

The Bottom Line

For those who agree that “bigger is better,” the Samsung S25 Plus takes everything in the S25 and blows it up a little. Samsung’s winning formula has been the same for years, and we do not expect it to change.

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