Reportedly, the Snapdragon 8 Elite is not an inexpensive addition to smartphones. Throw in higher costs for components overall and political unrest in Samsung's home country of South Korea, and a lot of analysts expect prices to rise for the Galaxy S25 compared to recent Samsung flagships.

According to renders shared online, the upcoming Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra will showcase an array of new shades, including striking blue hues. The standard Galaxy S25 might debut in a bold "Icy Blue" tone, while the premium Galaxy S25 Ultra could sport a more subdued "Titanium Blue" finish.

It looks like Samsung is preparing a surprise for us in early 2025 in the form of a new smart ring. We previously reported at the beginning of November that the Galaxy Ring 2 might arrive earlier, but this time we know a more precise date.