Newly released images offer a glimpse of the design changes expected in the Galaxy S25 Ultra and provide a direct comparison with the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Notable leaker Ice Universe shared an image believed to be the Galaxy S25 Ultra, indicating that Samsung’s next-generation premium smartphone will feature a rounded design, departing from the sharper edges of the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Additionally, the new phone will include an S Pen with a familiar design.
Ice Universe also shared a render featuring the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max alongside the Galaxy S25 Ultra. With Apple’s Pro Max models and Samsung’s Ultra models being long-time competitors in the high-end smartphone market, it comes as no surprise that the rivalry will continue with their upcoming releases.
Although it’s uncertain whether Samsung will modify the design for its upcoming high-end smartphone, a shift from sharp edges to rounded ones on the Galaxy S25 Ultra could be a welcome update for many. While the sleek, angular design of the Galaxy S24 Ultra lends it a sophisticated appearance, some users find its sharp corners uncomfortable to hold. Ice Universe also revealed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to feature a rounded back with a straighter front near the screen, a design change that could give the phone an entirely new look and feel.
In addition to design changes, rumors suggest that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a new dual camera setup, including a 50 MP ultra-wide and a 50 MP telephoto sensor. Furthermore, it is expected to be equipped with the faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. If the rumors are to be believed, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will be launched alongside the Galaxy S25 series in January 2025.