Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Event

Samsung Galaxy S25 Phones to Be Announced Tomorrow

Samsung is set to announce its Galaxy S25 phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event tomorrow, January 22nd, at 1PM ET. The event typically focuses on its next smartphones and software features, which you can bet includes lots of AI, but there should be other things here and there, too. Here’s what we’re expecting and how you can watch along.

How to Watch the Event

Samsung will stream the event on YouTube, its website, and its newsroom page, and we’ll post about the announcements as they happen right here on The Verge.

Expected Features and Phones

We expect the company to reveal the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra. It sounds like we’re getting more of the same with those phones, except for the S25 Ultra, which is expected to receive design tweaks like slightly rounder corners. That’s at least according to a preview in a set of leaked renders that hit the internet last week. The company has said its 2025 Galaxy devices will have Qi2 wireless charging support, but it’s possible that only means they’re “Qi2 Ready” phones that need a magnetic case to get the full MagSafe-like experience.

Software Features

The phones will run Samsung’s tweaked version of Android 15, One UI 7, which launched in beta last month with features like an iPhone Dynamic Island-like “Now Bar,” a redesigned camera app, and the ability to disable HDR content to avoid being ambushed by overly bright videos in your social feeds. The company said yesterday that One UI 7 “seamlessly integrates AI agents and multimodal capabilities into every touch point.” Expect more along those lines during the event.

Omissions

It seems unlikely Samsung will unveil a Galaxy S25 “Slim” phone. A recent leak suggested the phone won’t launch in the US. There’s also a chance the company will talk more about the “Project Moohan” VR headset my colleague Victoria Song previewed in December.

Conclusion

Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S25 phones tomorrow, along with various software features and possibly more details on its Project Moohan VR headset. Stay tuned to The Verge for live coverage of the event and updates on the latest announcements.

FAQs

Q: What time is the Galaxy Unpacked event?

A: The event is scheduled to start at 1PM ET on January 22nd.

Q: How can I watch the event?

A: Samsung will stream the event on YouTube, its website, and its newsroom page. We will also provide live coverage on The Verge.

Q: What phones are expected to be announced?

A: Samsung is expected to reveal the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra.

Q: What software features can I expect?

A: The phones will run Samsung’s tweaked version of Android 15, One UI 7, which features like an iPhone Dynamic Island-like “Now Bar,” a redesigned camera app, and the ability to disable HDR content.