The Galaxy S25 sequence might arrive in February with a worth hike

The extremely anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series is predicted to reach early subsequent 12 months, and because of a brand new report, we would know precisely when.

Recognized tipster Jukanlosreve posted on X that the Galaxy S25 sequence will formally launch on February 7 in South Korea. Plus, the long-rumored Galaxy S25 Slim could possibly be proven off at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked occasion within the new 12 months. The tipster says their supply, FNN News in South Korea, is “very dependable.” Based mostly on how the release dates played out for the Galaxy S24 sequence, the Galaxy S25 sequence will possible arrive within the U.S. across the identical time as Korea.

If true, pre-orders might start per week or two earlier than February 7, possible simply after the lineup is totally revealed at Samsung Unpacked. It is fascinating to listen to that the Galaxy S25 Slim is perhaps proven on the occasion, as previous rumors have speculated that the gadget would launch later within the 12 months, probably within the spring.

The Galaxy S25 sequence might get a worth enhance

Although it might not be very massive, so Samsung does not lose gross sales

One other tidbit from this information is that the Galaxy S25 sequence might get a slight worth hike. FNN News (translated through Google Translate) says a worth enhance is feasible as a result of the South Korean Received to U.S. greenback change fee has risen for the reason that martial law incident in South Korea earlier this month. This has brought about costs domestically for Samsung to rise.

Nonetheless, if there’s a worth enhance, it is reported to be minor, as Samsung fears dropping out on gross sales if the worth rises an excessive amount of. For reference, the Galaxy S24 Extremely prices $1,300 within the U.S. for the 256GB base mannequin. So, a small worth hike for the bottom mannequin Galaxy S25 Extremely could be barely greater than that.

However, if there’s a worth hike, it is perhaps price it, particularly on the Galaxy S25 Extremely, which reportedly options 16GB of RAM within the telephone’s 512GB and 1TB storage variants. The Extremely variant of the telephone hasn’t had 16GB of RAM for the reason that Galaxy S21 Extremely got here out in 2021. The Galaxy S25 sequence is predicted to function Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and will assist Qi2 magnetic charging. Fortunately, all this hypothesis will finish quickly when Samsung formally reveals and launches the telephones within the new 12 months.

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