Samsung just unpacked the S25 Galaxy devices

Samsung holds a stand-alone Galaxy Unpacked event each year, and a short time ago, we got our first official glimpse at this year’s hardware. Unsurprisingly, we’re looking at the Galaxy S25 series of devices, including the S25 Ultra, the S25+, and the base model S25.

Galaxy S25 Ultra: Starting at $2,149.00 for the 256GB model

The Galaxy S25 Ultra leads with its software and hardware innovations. Its AI-powered One UI 7 enables multimodal interactions, allowing users to interact easily and seamlessly via text, speech, images, and video. Key AI features include Gemini, a voice assistant capable of integrating tasks across apps, like finding a sports schedule and adding it to the calendar. Call Transcript organises calls with transcription and summaries, while Writing Assist enhances productivity with content summarisation and automatic formatting. Drawing Assist enables creative sketching with text or image prompts.

The camera excels with a 200MP wide camera, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor for vibrant, high-resolution shots, and two telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical zoom). It supports 10-bit HDR recording, delivering richer colour depth and enhanced clarity.

ProVisual Engine ensures exceptional low-light performance, aided by AI-powered noise reduction for sharper images and videos. The Virtual Aperture feature allows DSLR-like depth-of-field control, and the Audio Eraser isolates and adjusts audio elements in video.

Galaxy S25+: Starting at $1,699.00 for the 256GB model

This model offers similar software perks with One UI 7 and AI-powered personalisation. Its 4900mAh battery supports 45W wired charging for fast power-ups. The triple-camera system includes a 50MP wide camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto lens. Users can access advanced photography tools like Galaxy Log for professional-grade colour grading and Portrait Studio, enabling realistic avatars and custom analog-style filters.

Galaxy S25: Starting at $1,399.00 for the 256GB model

The base model includes the same AI software features as its higher counterparts, emphasising hyper-personalization and privacy. Its 4000mAh battery supports 25W wired charging and wireless PowerShare. The triple-camera system mirrors the S25+ configuration, featuring AI-driven capabilities for superior shot composition and editing.

Other shared features across the device range include:

• Knox Vault: This secures personal data and supports on-device AI processing, ensuring private and efficient use of features.
• Maximum Restrictions Settings and Theft Protection enhance device security, while the new Knox Matrix Dashboard monitors connected devices for vulnerabilities.
• Samsung supports seven years of OS and security updates, offering long-term reliability and following the Google update promise.
• Across all models, the cameras feature improved AI-driven ProScaler for sharper scaling and better image processing.
• Expert RAW provides professional-grade editing tools, enabling users to fine-tune depth, lighting, and colour grading.

The full range available in Australia includes:The S25 Ultra is available in Titanium Grey, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver and Titanium Black in 256GB for $2,149.00, 512GB for $2,349.00 and 1TB for $2,799.00

The S25+ is available in Nave, Icyblue, Mint and Silver Shadow at $1,699.00 for the 256GB and $1,899.00 for the 512GB.

Finally, the entry level S25 is available in Silver Shadow, Mint, Icyblue and Navy for $1,299.00 for the 256GB or $1,599.00 for the 512GB.

Pre-orders include discounts on storage upgrades and exclusive Galaxy ecosystem benefits, making the S25 series an appealing choice for AI-driven performance and long-term use.