Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Here's what to expect at Samsung hardware launch event

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series, the company's most powerful flagship phone with deeper integration of generative Artificial Intelligence features.

Samsung is all geared up to host the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, the company's first big hardware event of 2025.

It is scheduled to conduct the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in San Jose at 10:00 am PT (11:30 pm IST) on January 22.

Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Here's what to expect at Samsung event

Considering the previous years, there is no prize for guessing what Samsung has in store for fans on Wednesday. It is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series, the company's most powerful flagship phone.

Like the predecessor, the Galaxy S25 is expected to launch at least three variants-- Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

There are also rumours that the South Korean consumer electronics major may also bring an all-new variant Galaxy S25 Slim.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra, which will be the top-end model among the lot, is said to feature a 6.9-inch Quad HD+ (3120x1440p) Infinity-O-Edge Dynamic AMOLED Display with variable refresh rate (1-120Hz). IP68 water-and-dust resistant rating, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage and a 5,000mAh battery.

It is said to come with a quad-camera module-- 200MP(with OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation)+ 50MP 120-degree Ultra Wide sensor + 10MP Telephoto lens (with 3x zoom, OIS) + 50MP Periscope lens (for 5x zoom, 100x Space Zoom, Laser autofocus) with LED Flash. It will support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second (fps) and 8K at 30fps.

And, on the front, it is said to feature a 12MP camera for selfies and video recording.

Samsung rolls out new teaser ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2025.

The Galaxy S25 Plus 6.67-inch QHD+ (3120x1440p) dynamic super AMOLED-based screen and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 4,900mAh battery.

It is said to come with a triple camera module-- with 50MP (with OIS) + 12MP 120-degree Ultra Wide sensor + 10MP Telephoto lens (with 3x optical zoom, OIS) with LED flash. It will support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second (fps) and 8K at 30fps.

And, it will feature a 12MP front camera for selfies and video calling.

The low-end Galaxy S25 is said to come with a small 6.2-inch full HD+(2340x1080p) dynamic super AMOLED display, triple-camera module-- 50MP+12MP+10MP-- LED flash on the back, 12MP front camera, Android 15-based One Ui 7.0, 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a 4,000mAh battery with 25W charger.

As noted earlier, the Galaxy S25 Slim is the first of its kind in the Galaxy S series. They will sport a super slim structure, measuring around 6.5mm.

It is expected to feature a 6.67-inch screen and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 4,700mAh battery.

It is said to come with a triple camera module-- main 200MP+ 50MP ultrawide sensor + 50 MP telephoto lens-- with LED flash on the back.

Also, all the new Galaxy S25 series phones will come with deeper integration with the Gemini AI-based Galaxy AI features to deliver an improved user experience.

Device owners will be able to converse with Galaxy AI like any two regular people speak. The AI assistant will be able to finish tasks with minimal voice commands.

Further, Samsung has also revealed that Galaxy AI-powered Sketch to Image will get better with Android 15-based One UI 7 OS on Galaxy S25.

Users will be able to do much more than draw a rough sketch and let the Sketch to Image complete the drawing. For instance, you can write a rough image of a cat with an S Pen (on the Galaxy S Ultra version) or use one's finger (on another standard Galaxy S device) and then let Sketch to Image complete it. Then, with text or voice commands, the user can add more effects to the cat. Like type- Add space suit to the cat. The Galaxy AI-based app will churn out a cat with an astronaut suit.

Samsung's Galaxy AI-powered Sketch to Image feature to get better with Android 15-based One UI 7.0 update.

Here's how to watch Galaxy Unpacked 2025 online live:

Samsung has made arrangements to stream the event online via official websites and YouTube.

Once the clock strikes 11:30 pm IST, you can catch live action on Samsung India portal (here) and Samsung YouTube (here)

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