Samsung is planning to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Samsung Galaxy S25, in the first quarter of next year. But already about the series, especially the top-end model…
Samsung is planning to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Samsung Galaxy S25, in the first quarter of next year. However, various speculations are already floating online about the series, especially the top-end model Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra model. Computer Aided Design (CAD) renders of the phone have been spotted, which hint at some design changes. One area where the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may disappoint, however, is its battery. Initial reports do not indicate any improvement in the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra model compared to its predecessor. And now, China's 3C (CCC) certification database has again revealed its charging capabilities.
The charging capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone may be the same as its predecessor
The China Compulsory Certification Platform lists the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra model with a 4,885 mAh battery, which will likely be marketed as 5,000 mAh. This battery capacity is similar to Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. It also mentions that the phone will come with 45W charging support. This corroborates earlier reports, which said there would be no change in charging speed.
On the other hand, Chinese brands like Honor, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are expected to offer battery capacities close to 6,000mAh in their next flagship phones. Also, they are upgrading to silicon carbide battery technology, which offers higher power density than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This allows manufacturers to slim down devices without increasing battery capacity or reducing capacity in the same space. Samsung seems to be missing out on both.
While the battery may not be a standout feature, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra still stands as a compelling flagship. It is rumored to feature a new design with rounded corners. Apart from that, the camera will have a 200-megapixel primary sensor along with a 50-megapixel telephoto and ultra-wide lens, and the phones will be powered by an Exynos 2500/Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, both built on an efficient 3-nanometer architecture.
The device is expected to run Android 15 operating system with Samsung's One UI 7.1 customization. The company will likely offer seven years of software updates and Galaxy-specific AI features on it.
