Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Launch: India Prices Revealed Ahead of Release
The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to launch in India tomorrow, January 22, at Samsung's annual Unpacked event. The series is expected to feature three flagship models: Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Ahead of the official announcement, leaked pricing details have surfaced, hinting at potential price hikes compared to the previous generation.
Leaked India Prices for Samsung Galaxy S25 Series
According to tipster Tarun Vats, the Galaxy S25 series prices in India may start as follows:
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Samsung Galaxy S25:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹84,999
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹94,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25+:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹1,04,999
- 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹1,14,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra:
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹1,34,999
- 16GB RAM + 512GB storage: ₹1,44,999
- 16GB RAM + 1TB storage: ₹1,64,999
Comparison with Galaxy S24 Series Prices
For context, the Galaxy S24 series launched at the following prices in India:
- Galaxy S24: ₹79,999 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage)
- Galaxy S24+: ₹99,999 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage)
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: ₹1,29,999 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage)
The leaked details suggest a ₹5,000 price hike across the S25 series. If confirmed, the base model will surpass ₹85,000, and the Plus variant will cross the ₹1 lakh mark.
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Will the Price Hike Affect Sales?
Price increases for flagship models are not unusual, and Samsung may justify the hike with significant upgrades in the S25 series. Rumored improvements include a more powerful chipset, enhanced AI capabilities, faster charging, design refinements, and camera upgrades. However, if Samsung retains the old prices, it could attract more buyers due to its value proposition compared to competitors like Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models.
While the leaked prices suggest a premium over the iPhone 16 standard model, Samsung's pricing strategy for the S25+ and Ultra appears competitive with Apple’s Pro lineup. Whether the higher costs align with meaningful upgrades remains to be seen.
Consumers are advised to treat these leaked details cautiously until the official announcement. Stay tuned for updates during tomorrow’s launch event.
