Samsung Galaxy S25 release date announced; what we know about prices, pre-orders

Samsung has announced that it will host its newest Galaxy Unpacked event at the end of this month.

The Galaxy Unpacked event will give Samsung users a look at the newest Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The South Korean company, in a video on its website, announced the date of event. The short teasder opened with a woman's voice saying "Hey, when is the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?" — as if talking to the phone's AI assistant. The woman then continued to ask the assistant to "add it to my calendar".

The video then fades to reveal the date of the event, which will be held on January 22, 2025. The Galaxy Unpacked launch will take place in San Jose, California.

The tech giant has already opened pre-registration for all those wishing to attend the launch online, which will begin at 10pm UAE time. To watch it online, you can head to the Samsung website and reserve a spot. For a limited time, you could also get $50(Dh183.65) in Samsung credit on reserving your spot.

If you're among those who are new to Samsung, here are key things you need to know before the release of the brand's new line of phones:

What is 'Samsung unpacked'?

Galaxy Unpacked is an event that Samsung hosts twice a year to unveil its latest line of mobile devices, from smartphones to tablets and wearables.

When can I pre-order the Samsung S25?

Samsung has usually opened pre-orders for its new devices at the end of its launch events. This year, however, there is no confirmation that this will remain the case. There are reports that say pre-orders will be available two days after the Unpacked event.

How much will Galaxy S25 cost?

Samsung hasn't released any price list for the S25 series; however, tech experts have offered some estimates.

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