Galaxy S25 Ultra design leaks, as dummy units appear online
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Galaxy S25 Ultra design leaks, as dummy units appear online

With November almost over, Samsung is less than two months from the disclosure Galaxy S25 series. The event should take place in mid-January, and the phones are expected to hit stores two weeks later. The latest leaks also say Samsung may present the Galaxy S25 Slim as a surprise reveal during the January Unpacked event.

None of that is official, but given Samsung’s schedule for the Galaxy S24 phones, it all makes sense. It also means that Samsung must already be making the Galaxy S25 phones, or at least getting ready to start production. Therefore, the Galaxy S25 designs must have been finalized long ago, and the leaks we see online are almost certainly accurate. Now we have new leaks showing what appear to be dummy Galaxy S25 Ultra devices.

Yes, Samsung has finally changed the design of the Galaxy Ultra. It seems that Samsung has made the changes that many have been asking for, including removing the signature Note look that the company has used for years.

I only needed a few minutes with the Galaxy S24 Ultra this year to realize how annoying the rectangular corners are. They cut right into the hand and it’s so uncomfortable. I expect many owners will get used to the design, especially if they get cases that can add some cushioning.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Frame
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s curved frame. Image source: Christian de Looper for BGR

The Ultra’s stylus is to blame for the rectangular corners, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra will change that. The phone will still have a built-in S Pen, but it looks like Samsung has found a way to bend the corners. Just look at the pictures below more delicious posted on X.

If these leaks are correct, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have curved corners and flat sides. The corner curvature is much milder than most phones, but it’s a step in the right direction. From the looks of it, the S Pen may also have a slightly curved top, or the angle of these pictures is playing tricks on me.

The metal frame that becomes flatter is also a good decision here. It can reduce the width of the phone and make it easier to hold. The images also suggest that the edges curve slightly towards the back, which could be another small improvement to make the Galaxy S25 Ultra easier to hold.

This is speculation based on photos of alleged Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy units. But I should point out that older leaks teased the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s redesign. Leakers said the phone would have rounded corners several weeks ago, and the images above seem to confirm those claims.

Finally, the camera module on the back seems more similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6’s camera than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. But that has nothing to do with making the Galaxy S25 Ultra easier to hold.

Given the stage we’re at, I wouldn’t be surprised to see more Galaxy S25 images leak in the coming weeks as we get closer to Samsung’s launch event. Galaxy S25 Ultra press renders will inevitably leak, and they should confirm the design changes above before Samsung announces the phones.