Samsung’s Galaxy S family, with a projected launch in January 2025, is poised to set the standard for smartphones in the first half of the year once again.
Notably, Samsung appears to be preparing a major upgrade for the Galaxy S25 lineup, particularly the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The internal codename for the S25 Ultra, “paradigm,” hints at something significant.
These insights into the Galaxy S25 Ultra come from the well-informed team at GalaxyClub in The Netherlands.
They point out that recent design leaks indicate a subtle but noticeable change, shifting towards a more angular, box-like shape by smoothing out the previously curved edges of the device.
However, the true significance of the “paradigm” label likely lies beneath the surface, inside the device. In the ever-advancing smartphone industry, there’s a constant race to push the boundaries of technology.
Year after year, the Galaxy S series, along with the broader market, sees improvements in camera quality, display technology, and processing power, driven by advancements like Moore’s Law. Each new model is inevitably better than its predecessor.
While it’s possible that a paradigm shift could involve new hardware, it’s more likely that Samsung would introduce such a game-changing element in its Galaxy Z foldable phones during the summer months. Another possibility is a transformative change in software.
In January 2024, Samsung launched Galaxy AI, an advanced artificial intelligence suite that has become one of the largest in the smartphone market due to its widespread compatibility across various Galaxy S and Galaxy A models. The large Galaxy user base helped this software gain traction.
When Google launched the second generation of its smartphone AI with the Pixel 9 series in August, it raised the bar.
Samsung could make a significant leap in 2025 with enhanced AI features, which could be seen as a true “paradigm-shifting” moment. One promising area is Samsung’s growing emphasis on health and lifestyle.
Expanding AI capabilities to collect health data from an array of new accessories and provide enhanced analysis and personalized advice could indeed redefine expectations, depending on how far Samsung is willing to push innovation in this space.
As the launch date approaches, with about four months to go, more details about Samsung’s flagship smartphone will likely emerge, and the full scope of the “paradigm” shift will become clearer.
