The subsequent time Samsung goes to make me snicker is probably in January 2025: that is when the Galaxy S25 Extremely is predicted to return round. If issues are going the way in which they are going, I will not be laughing out of pleasure and delight. Fairly the alternative. Why? It is due to this:
To date, there is not a scarcity of S25 Extremely leaks: some must do with its design, others – with its battery and charging speeds, and a few must do with its digicam. Whereas they do not sound nice – in any respect! – the battery entrance is what actually grinds my gears.
The battery is a joke at 5,000mAh
The Galaxy S24 Extremely is excellent in some ways, simply not on the battery entrance. That has to vary! | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
Final time I talked concerning the Galaxy S25 Extremely‘s battery, I discussed how the S25 Extremely goes to get humiliated by Honor… as soon as once more. Studies recommend that Samsung will keep on with the identical battery capability for the Galaxy S25 Extremely because it used for the Galaxy S24 Extremely. Certification paperwork present the S25 Extremely’s battery has a rated capability of 4,855 mAh, equivalent to its predecessor.This might lend credibility to rumors that the Galaxy S25 Extremely could have a slimmer design. If Samsung is aiming for a thinner, extra streamlined 2025 flagship, there might not have been sufficient room to suit a bigger battery.
The rationale I launched Honor was due to a intelligent “vs.” comparability battle between the S24 Extremely and Honor’s Magic 6 Professional: they had been each put in a freezer. The Galaxy misplaced spectacularly to Honor’s champ!
The check was performed in a freezer set at -7°F (-22°C) and each units had been initially charged to 59%. After 20 hours, the Galaxy S24 Extremely‘s battery dropped to 34%, whereas the Magic 6 Professional had 40% left. At 48 hours, the Galaxy S24 Extremely‘s battery was totally drained, however the Magic 6 Professional nonetheless had 33%. Impressively, the Magic 6 Professional continued working for 5 days, retaining over 10% battery.
Now I can say that the Galaxy S25 Extremely‘s battery will not get humiliated simply by Honor, however by many different flagships – and even mid-rangers – in 2025.
The OnePlus 12 successor may carry alongside an enormous battery. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
The OnePlus 13, for instance, is predicted to reach with a bonkers 6,000mAh battery (and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip beneath the hood), so a 5,000mAh Galaxy S25 Extremely is OOA – outdated on arrival.
What’s extra, the $250 Vivo Y300 Professional comes with a 6,500mAh battery in a 7.7mm thick physique. Positive, this one in all probability will not make it to the US, however so what? The Vivo Y300 Professional packs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset that might be much less efficient than the anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (on the S25 Extremely), however a 1,500mAh capability distinction is difficult to neglect.
To not point out Xiaomi and its plans to develop a 7,500 mAh battery with 100W quick charging – I am positive they’re going to pull it off within the close to future.
What is the treatment?
Whereas the S Pen on the Galaxy Extremely is sensible, I take into account the battery to be way more essential. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
I say ditch the S Pen. Ditch it and use the additional area for battery, when you insist so badly on a thinner telephone, Samsung. Because the rumors declare as of now, the Galaxy S25 Extremely is tipped to cut back its predecessor’s 8.6mm thickness to round 8.4mm.
To me, a 0.2mm thickness is just not spectacular sufficient, though the actual check is when the system is in your palms: it might change into a pleasant improve over the Galaxy S24 Extremely. I would a lot somewhat have a 9mm thick telephone with an enormous battery over a wasp waist 5,000mAh one, however that is simply me.
That is why I am unironically advocating for the S Pen to be thrown out of the telephone itself and let the battery increase. There is a bonus reward hooked up to my plan, you already know.
No extra charred, funky scent!
