Issues could not be totally different, as Samsung remains to be the go-to model for hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands of individuals on the market, tech-savvy or not. I am a giant promoter of the Far East manufacturers like Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, OnePlus (and the remainder of them) – they make mind-blowing flagships with killer specs – however folks en masse favor Samsung. That is the ability of the model.
That being mentioned, I need to level out that whereas the Galaxy S25 Extremely goes to be actually succesful, it is also headed within the incorrect course in a key space. I imply, the telephone itself shall be quick, dependable, highly effective, and extra, however in relation to its exteriors… it does not take me to cloud 9.
Usually, I do not care that a lot a couple of telephone’s seems: flat or curved display screen, ultra-thin bezels or not, wasp waist or a thicker body… it is all irrelevant. What I would like from a telephone is to be fairly quick (by my requirements, meaning flagship-level speeds), to supply a pleasant battery life (with quick charging), and to have an outstanding digicam (probably 5 very good cameras, thanks very a lot).
Nonetheless, with the Galaxy S25 Extremely, I take a look at issues a bit in a different way. I am completely keen to simply accept flagship specs and flagship efficiency in a non-flagship physique from some other telephone, however Samsung’s “Extremely” line – at the least its final three iterations – had been superb on the surface. That is why I hate to see it go on the Galaxy S25 Extremely:
The dummy items for the Galaxy S25 household. | Picture credit score – X account Ice Universe
I prefer to assume out of the field… and I like containers
As you most likely know, the Extremely mannequin within the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S23, and – in fact – Galaxy S24 households was the distinct one. Whereas the “vanilla” and the Plus-sized fashions had been being good, protected, and spherical, the three Extremely(s) had been these rectangular, boxy, sharp-edged badass champions. These had been handsets to chop your fingers on – or at the least they regarded like that.
The Galaxy S22 Extremely. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
Now, issues are very a lot headed in the other way. As identified within the aforementioned report, the Galaxy S25 Extremely is now getting nearer and nearer to its lesser siblings by way of look. Gone are the sharp, aggressive traces and the perimeters that just about scream “kid-unfriendly”.
The Galaxy S23 Extremely. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
The Pixel 9 seems like… properly, an iPhone from sure angles. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
Even the Pixel 9 fashions gave in and now resemble the Apple telephone. Oh, properly…
The remainder of it appears nice
Anticipated to launch early subsequent 12 months, the Galaxy S25 Extremely will come within the common smooth titanium design and can pack sturdy Corning glass. The gadget is more likely to have a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X show with a easy refresh charge starting from 1 to 120Hz.
The Galaxy S24 Extremely packed an superb non-reflective show that is simply the most effective issues concerning the telephone itself.
The S24 Extremely is the primary smartphone to function Gorilla Glass Armor, a brand new toughened glass designed primarily to cut back display screen reflections. Whereas earlier variations of Gorilla Glass have targeted on enhancing drop and scratch resistance, this newest technology considerably minimizes reflections, giving the display screen an nearly matte look.
I anticipate issues to remain the identical on the Galaxy S25 Extremely.
Underneath the hood, it is to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip for strong efficiency.
Probably the most thrilling rumored options is the 1-inch 200MP ISOCELL picture sensor for the principle digicam, which may vastly improve low-light images and supply distinctive element in images. Nonetheless, evidently no new digicam {hardware} shall be launched, as present rumors counsel in any other case.
Along with digicam enhancements, the S25 Extremely is predicted to introduce new AI-powered options to boost picture processing, video capabilities, and different non-camera capabilities.
The beginning worth is more likely to stay at $1,299, according to its predecessor.
The place’s the range?
The Galaxy S24 Extremely would be the final of its type. | Picture credit score – PhoneArena
It is form of ironic that after upon a time, when expertise wasn’t as superior, we had so many extra design choices to choose from. Telephones got here in all shapes, colours, and sizes. There was one thing for everybody, as you most likely keep in mind.
Right now, we are able to do unimaginable issues and basically put the pc, the digicam, the video digicam, the music participant, the GPS navigation, the sport console, the guide reader, the alarm clock, and whatnot in a single all-powerful smartphone.
From a distance far sufficient (or not that far, really), right this moment’s smartphones all look the identical, although. I am not speaking simply concerning the rectangular sweet bar telephones. Even the foldables – the subsequent Cultural Revolution that is already knocking on the door – sure, even the foldables look very a lot the identical.
Not less than the Galaxy S24 Extremely, alongside its two predecessors, was one thing totally different, daring, and… recognizable in a heartbeat.
The place is the Galaxy S25 Extremely‘s heartbeat?
