While the Galaxy S25 Ultra's design could be significantly revamped, the same cannot be said for its battery. According to prominent tipster Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a 5,000mAh capacity battery and a 45W wired charging speed. If these specs sound familiar, that's because they are the same ones that have been on Samsung's flagships since the Galaxy S20 Ultra debuted in 2020.

In other words, one can expect the average battery life of next year's model to be about the same as the current model. This is because Qualcomm's improved chip has considerably increased battery life, from about 12 hours on a single charge on the S20 Ultra to about 17 hours on the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung phones are known for their excellent battery life, and their 45W charging speed also keeps them competitive. However, it is a bit disappointing to see the Ultra's battery last this long without an upgrade, as it is a premium product offered by Samsung and priced at a premium as well.

It also gives competitors a head start: similarly sized devices like the Google Pixel 8 Pro have a 5,050 mAh battery, a slight upgrade from the Pixel 7 Pro's 5,000 mAh battery, but still an But it's still an upgrade. The Asus ROG Phone 8, on the other hand, has a whopping 5,500 mAh battery.

The Ultra's battery size, which made it stand out when it first debuted in the Galaxy S20, is far from the only kid on the block these days. Rumors suggest that Samsung is focusing on revamping the Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera setup and design to convince buyers to upgrade. The biggest one may be a quad-lens rear camera system with a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP telephoto camera, a secondary 50MP telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. On the other hand, it could have a rounded, thin design like the Galaxy Note 7.

Of course, all of this should be taken with a grain of salt until Samsung announces what it plans for the Galaxy S25 series. Until then, keep an eye on our Galaxy S25 Ultra hub.