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The Samsung Galaxy S25 looks set to come with an important upgrade over the Galaxy S24: more RAM. It may sound like a simple specification bump, but if a benchmark test is correct, an increase to 12GB for the base model is entirely possible. When the Galaxy S24 launched earlier this year, it came with 8GB of RAM on its entry-level model, which many didn’t consider to be a flagship specification that was in line with the phone’s status and price. The Galaxy S25 is apparently raising it from 8GB to 12GB, according to a report from GSMArena.
The additional RAM means your apps will run more smoothly, with fewer hiccups and less stuttering, but we shouldn’t get too excited yet. We’re not sure if Samsung is completely doing away with the 8GB option, and some of the more costly Galaxy S24 phones did come with 12GB of RAM. The benchmark hinting at a RAM upgrade could also be false as they can be faked, so take it with skepticism.
Samsung needs to increase its base RAM spec to compete with other big names like the OnePlus 13 and the Pixel 9, as the Pixel 9 has 12GB RAM and 128/256GB configuration options, According to another leak, the OnePlus 13 will have a 12GB RAM/256GB SSD configuration. What about the Galaxy S25’s processor accompanying the RAM? There has been a lot of back and forth over whether the Galaxy S25 will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite or a different Exynos chipset, and there are rumors and leaks to support both theories.
At least you can be relatively confident in the Galaxy S25’s colors. Those aren’t likely to change much at this point. Still, whether Samsung uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite or another chip, the Galaxy S25 will be a monster of a flagship that we can’t wait to get our hands on. The upcoming Galaxy S25 is expected to launch in January, although the exact date is a bit fuzzy. Possibly due to time zone differences, it could be the January 22 or 23.
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The OnePlus 13 may have already killed the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Did OnePlus, in October 2024, just announce one of the best smartphones of 2025? It very well may have, because OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 13.
Well, sort of. The OnePlus 13 is now available in China, though it’ll be a while before it comes to the U.S. and other parts of the world. Although it’ll likely be December or January before you and I get our hands on the OnePlus 13, the wait should be worth it. The OnePlus 13 already looks like one of next year’s best phones — and it may have simultaneously caused the premature death of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The OnePlus 13 looks fantastic
The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup just got a lot more interesting
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is just a few months away from launch, and we’ve been closely following its development and relaying any news we can get our hands on about what Samsung’s next flagship has in store. Well, now we have another exciting detail: there might actually be four phones in the S25 lineup, including the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim.
The story broke on the South Korean news site ETNews but was shared with us by tipster Jukanlosreve on X (formerly Twitter). The S25 Slim, if it exists, isn’t likely to be released at the same time as the rest of the S25 lineup. Instead, it’s far more likely that Samsung will launch it a few months after the S25, maybe around April.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is suffering
I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra again for the last few weeks, and while I do think it continues to be one of the most versatile smartphones around, I quickly got tired of the shape and design.
I wasn’t the only one who had complaints about this aspect either, and it showed me thatSamsung really needs to think seriously about giving the Galaxy S25 Ultra a big boost to increase its appeal next year, particularly because the competition has really improved.
The S24 Ultra is still extremely versatile
