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Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra pricing details have recently surfaced, shedding light on a troubling trend for the company. The pricing strategy for the Galaxy S25 series is set to mirror that of its predecessors from the S24 lineup at launch, particularly in Europe. This consistent pricing suggests that Samsung may be struggling, unable to adopt cheaper processors like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and thus compelled to maintain the original prices despite minor hardware updates. As anticipation builds ahead of the Galaxy S25's unveiling on January 22, preorders have started, and reservations are already open, but the stagnant pricing raises eyebrows regarding the device's upgrades and overall value.

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Galaxy S25 Pricing Stability: A Sign of Trouble?

Recent leaks from a European carrier insider provide insight into the expected pricing of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra models across various European countries.

Model/Storage	Galaxy S25 Ultra price (EUR)	Galaxy S25+ price (EUR)	Galaxy S25 price (EUR)
128 GB	-	-	899
256 GB	1469	1169	959
512 GB	1589	1289	1079
1 TB	1829	-	-

Despite minor variations—such as the Galaxy S25 being ten EUR more in Spain compared to France—the overall pricing structure indicates that Samsung is maintaining the same launch prices as the S24 series. Similar pricing stability is expected in the US, where the S25 will likely start from $799. While new storage options such as a 512GB variant are introduced, Samsung seems unwilling to alter the overall pricing strategy, which raises questions about the strength of the upcoming S25 lineup in terms of upgrades.

Although Samsung's marketing division may perceive that consumers won't tolerate higher Galaxy S25 prices, this reasoning is only part of the narrative. Historically, even incremental upgrades prompted price increases, as seen during the release of the S23 series. The lack of a price rise for the S25 suggests that major specs are primarily centered around a significant upgrade: the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.

Limited Hardware Enhancements Await with the Galaxy S25

This static pricing trend indicates a troubling lack of innovation from Samsung with the Galaxy S25, as the company is reportedly unable to afford considerable design or hardware improvements. Qualcomm's pricing strategies, particularly with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, have significantly impacted Samsung's profit margins, compelling the tech giant to keep prices consistent.

Attempts to utilize Samsung's Exynos 2500 processor or MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 chip for the S25 series appear to have faltered due to yield issues, indicating deeper challenges within Samsung's supply chain.

Even the base S25 model is set to forgo an Exynos variant in South Korea, with the Exynos 2500 potentially debuting in later models, demonstrating Samsung's current constraints. Reports suggest a delay in the availability of Exynos processors until mid-2025, stalling innovation for the S25 series.

Regardless of these challenges, Samsung is determined to leverage AI capabilities introduced by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite to maintain interest and competitiveness against Apple’s iPhone 16 series. However, higher production costs and lacking design upgrades steer the Galaxy S25 series towards a mediocre reception among tech enthusiasts.

The Snapdragon chip in the S25 surpasses Exynos 2500 performance benchmarks but comes at a much higher cost for Samsung. | Image credit – Geekbench

In conclusion, the Galaxy S25 series suffers from significant constraints on innovation and price adjustment, primarily due to the exorbitant costs associated with Qualcomm's chips. While the Galaxy S26 may promise a more exciting transformation, Samsung's current strategy for the Galaxy S25 appears insufficient to create significant excitement among consumers.