The Galaxy S25 sequence may arrive in February with a value hike

The extremely anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series is predicted to reach early subsequent 12 months, and due to a brand new report, we’d 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 might 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.” Primarily based on how the release dates played out for the Galaxy S24 sequence, the Galaxy S25 sequence will doubtless arrive within the U.S. across the similar time as Korea.

If true, pre-orders may start every week or two earlier than February 7, doubtless simply after the lineup is absolutely revealed at Samsung Unpacked. It is attention-grabbing 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, presumably within the spring.

The Galaxy S25 sequence may get a value improve

Although it will not be very huge, so Samsung would not lose gross sales

One other tidbit from this information is that the Galaxy S25 sequence may get a slight value hike. FNN News (translated by way of Google Translate) says a value improve is feasible as a result of the South Korean Gained to U.S. greenback trade price has risen for the reason that martial law incident in South Korea earlier this month. This has brought on costs domestically for Samsung to rise.

Nonetheless, if there’s a value improve, it is reported to be minor, as Samsung fears dropping out on gross sales if the value 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 value hike for the bottom mannequin Galaxy S25 Extremely can be barely greater than that.

Nonetheless, if there’s a value hike, it is perhaps price it, particularly on the Galaxy S25 Extremely, which reportedly options 16GB of RAM within the cellphone’s 512GB and 1TB storage variants. The Extremely variant of the cellphone 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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