Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rumors hint at a new shape (and one that solves a big problem)

It looks like Samsung has locked in on the design language of its next flagship and could surprise smartphone buyers next year. According to the reliable leak account IceUniverse, Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone will feature flat sides but slightly rounded corners.

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What’s the biggest problem with the S24 Ultra’s design?
The number one flaw is that the horizontal screen-to-body ratio is too low. The width of the body is 79mm, of which only 72.3mm is the screen, and the remaining 6.7mm is the entire frame and the middle frame, which makes the hand feel… pic.twitter.com/YjCVWgWeKi

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) August 16, 2024

According to a purported render shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a metal chassis that looks like a derivative of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a design language that keeps the selfie aligned in the center, but without its sharp corners. In an earlier post, the account assured that the “Galaxy S25 Ultra won’t crush your palm again,” referring to images where the sharp corners of the Galaxy S24 Ultra can be seen painfully digging into a person’s hands and leaving an imprint deep.

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S23 Ultra vs S25 Ultra pic.twitter.com/IDwNRuMken

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) August 16, 2024

It seems that Samsung is well aware of the customer situation. One user noted on Threads that the “Samsung S24 Ultra is physically painful to use,” adding that it’s hard to use the phone for more than 10 minutes at a time. “Brands hurt! Seriously why Samsung, why?” read another post on the official Samsung Community Forum. “After not even 5 minutes my hand is like a cramp or something and it hurts,” recalls another customer on Reddit.

The latest leak claims that the Galaxy S25 will be slightly narrower, which would make it easier to hold. “The thickness can be compared to that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It still has a titanium alloy mid-frame, and the spring near the back cover is slightly larger,” notes the leakster. Now, this is an early leak, so treat it with a healthy dose of skepticism. Moreover, it is entirely plausible that Samsung has other design variations in its testing labs and could choose a different one for the final device.

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It is very beautiful. The thickness can be compared to that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It still has a titanium alloy mid-frame, and the spring next to the back cover is slightly larger.

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) August 16, 2024

Another post from the same account in July claimed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging. Now, those numbers aren’t bad, especially compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Google Pixel 9 Pro. However, they are not really a new benchmark for Samsung itself. In addition, it is still far from what the competition has to offer.

The OnePlus 12 supports 100W wired charging, and even the company’s wireless charging support can reach 50W output. But it looks like Samsung could still offer some significant upgrades in other departments. One report mentions a 50-megapixel fold-lens zoom camera and an ultra-wide-angle camera with similar sensor resolution. A switch to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen series silicon is also naturally expected for the Galaxy S25 Ultra ahead of its tentative launch in the first quarter of 2025.

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