Samsung is kicking off its first Unpacked occasion for 2025 this coming Wednesday, on January 22. Though there are nonetheless a number of extra days till airing, now we have a superb sense of what is going to be revealed. Spoiler: The Galaxy S25 sequence will undoubtedly be the star of the present.
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New Galaxy smartphones are normally proven off through the first Unpacked of the yr. Plus, Samsung revealed the subject in its formal invitation. The corporate acknowledged that “the brand new Galaxy S sequence is about [to reset] the bar as soon as once more”. Synthetic intelligence (AI) might be set to be the second-biggest matter, as Samsung referred to the “new AI developments as premium Galaxy improvements.”
However what about the remainder of the present? Nicely, there is a good probability extra might be unveiled on the occasion, even when it is within the type of a brief teaser picture or video. Samsung has been engaged on all kinds of gadgets exterior of its wheelhouse for the previous few years, they usually may make a shock look at Unpacked 2025. Beneath is an inventory of 4 potential candidates.
1. Galaxy S25 Slim
Is that this the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
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The Galaxy S sequence usually consists of three gadgets: a base, a Plus, and an Extremely mannequin. Nevertheless, for those who have a look at the teaser trailer for the occasion, there is a fourth. I imagine this thriller smartphone is the Galaxy S25 Slim.
Not too long ago, notable insider OnLeaks, in collaboration with SmartPrix, posted a number of photos of this potential cellular system. In response to the leak, it will have a 6.7 to six.8-inch display, just like the S25 Extremely, however a lot skinnier. The S25 Slim measures 6.4mm thick (a couple of quarter of an inch), whereas the Extremely might be 8.2mm (roughly 0.3 inches).
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Needless to say these numbers don’t issue within the digicam bump. The lenses add heft to the S25 Slim, however it would not improve in measurement a lot — solely to eight.3mm. Doable options embrace a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of RAM, and assist for OneUI 7 over Android 15.
It is unknown why Samsung has been engaged on a thin Galaxy cellphone, however it may very well be on account of Apple. Rumors from the previous few months counsel the existence of an iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim (the identify bounces between the 2). Samsung seemingly desires to get forward of the curve by releasing a light-weight cellphone first.
2. Galaxy Ring 2
Samsung Galaxy Ring with charger and packaging.
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The Galaxy Ring 2 may seem on the occasion although the primary mannequin launched lower than a yr in the past in July. Competitors from rivals like Oura could also be forcing the tech big’s hand. So, what are you able to anticipate to see?
Final December, DigiTimes claimed the wearable would introduce a number of enhancements, together with a battery lifetime of as much as seven days, “extra correct well being information sensors,” and improved AI features. The report additionally talked about “two new sizes,” though there may be some debate relating to its type issue. Dutch web site Galaxy Membership discovered a Korea patent for a prototype Galaxy Ring with a malleable design.
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As a substitute of a inflexible physique, the inside ring is elastic, permitting the wearable to stretch over or contract the consumer’s finger. This one-size-fits-all design eliminates the necessity for various ring sizes.
One other Samsung patent from Could 2024 confirmed the tech big was engaged on a “ring kind wearable” sporting two exterior screens that show totally different app icons. Tapping one in every of these icons would present “related info.” What this info is precisely is unknown. Displaying app notifications is one potential possibility. The Could patent hints at potential sensors, resembling ones for measuring coronary heart charges and physique temperature.
3. Venture Moohan XR headset
Venture Moohan may very well be showing quickly.
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Not one to fall behind business developments, Samsung has been creating an augmented actuality headset, code-named Venture Moohan. Little or no is understood in regards to the headset. Dimensions, display decision, and {hardware} stay a thriller, though Qualcomm is a named improvement associate, that means the system may run on a Snapdragon chipset.
Google shared a picture of a prototype final month. At a look, it is paying homage to the Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional, albeit “with a bigger face cowl to forestall mild bleeding and a Meta-esque head strap for consolation”.
Along with Samsung’s {photograph}, Google demonstrated Android XR, which might be Moohan’s working system. ZDNET’s Senior Evaluation Editor Kerry Wan identified that the OS “is centered round spatial computing functions.” It makes use of overlays to show info “and visible cues onto [a] real-world atmosphere.” Browser home windows, for instance, may be anchored within the air to assist with multitasking or speaking with Gemini.
Leisure can be a big focus. Customers can watch their favourite YouTube channel on a giant digital display and entry Google Play Retailer apps.
4. Samsung’s Ray-Ban Meta competitor
Alongside Moohan, Samsung has been engaged on a pair of good glasses. As soon as once more, particulars are scarce, however some nuggets of data floating round assist paint an image. On-line tipster Jukanlosreve claims the Samsung system will operate equally to Meta Ray-Bans (pictured above). They will not have a show as a result of “micro-LED know-how is [apparently] nonetheless immature.” As a substitute, the glasses will seem like a pair of standard sun shades.
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Korean outlet Yonhap Information supplies extra info, stating that the power will home an AI assistant (in all probability Google Gemini), gesture recognition, and even the “means to make funds.” Experiences state the Samsung system will weigh 50g, about the identical weight as a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses.
Personally, I do not suppose the good glasses or Moohan will seem at Unpacked 2025. It feels too early. Such a tech takes a very long time to bake within the oven. If something, the corporate may present a teaser, however a full-on reveal? That can possible be held onto till later within the yr. However I am all for surprises, Samsung.
