In terms of sheer power, Samsung has already confirmed that it will use the top-of-the-range Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in future products, so it seems like a shoo-in for the S25 range. The same chip can be found inside flagships from Asus, Oppo, and Xiaomi.

It's worthwhile to investigate whether the new lineup will provide a significant improvement over its predecessor as the launch approaches. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor.

To get a clearer idea of what to expect, let’s dive into the rumoured enhancements for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and see how it stacks up against the current Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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The battle for the Android crown is as fierce as ever, and there are players from the Far East gaining ground on the defending champions.

Samsung is reportedly planning to launch the Galaxy S25 series on January 23, 2025. This is likely the global launch date, so the device could arrive in India at the same time.

According to an X post by the user named pnk505, Samsung might open pre-orders for the Galaxy S25 series as early as January 5, with the product launch scheduled for the third or fourth week of January.