Samsung's Galaxy S24 may still be days away from launch, but a leaker offers compelling reasons why we should wait for next year's model.

Weibo's Digital Chat Station writes that the prospect of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset (apparently codenamed "Tongzi") reaching 4 GHz is "not a dream." For reference, the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 reaches 3.3 GHz, which is a significant upgrade.

It is hardly news that phones are getting faster with each generation, but if true, this would be a pretty big jump. However, it is not completely unexpected, as Qualcomm is reportedly considering switching to a 3-nanometer manufacturing process for its next generation chips. This would mean more transistors on silicon, leading to more power and better energy efficiency in a smaller area.

Whether smartphones need to be that fast is, of course, another question. Frankly, there is nothing in the Google Play store that would cause serious problems for the best Android phones, and the Galaxy S25 will need more than a speed burst to stand out in 2025.

Beyond the chipset, we haven't heard much about the Galaxy S25 - but we can assume that Samsung will continue to employ artificial intelligence, given the efforts the company made for the S24 family. [There have been a few camera-related rumors, however. Last month, leaker @Tech_Reve claimed that the Galaxy S25 would ditch the Isocell GN3 sensor and switch to a Sony one instead. The tipster did not mention which Sony sensor it would be, but it was still pleasing in his eyes: "Very happy!" .

This leaker returned later in the month with specific predictions for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Apparently, it will have an upgraded main sensor, a telephoto lens with "variable capabilities," and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens (not surprising, since the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the upgrade it just received)

The S25 will be available in 2025 at the latest Of course, all these rumors should be taken with a pinch of salt, as it will likely not reach us until January. However, it is highly likely that we will see further announcements from Samsung before the end of the year. We could see a new batch of folding phones, the Galaxy Watch 7, and perhaps the Galaxy Tab S10 at the end of the summer.