The Galaxy S25 series has secured its spot in history by achieving remarkable sales figures despite facing initial skepticism regarding its similarities to the previous Galaxy S24 lineup and various reported issues, including S Pen functionality, charging, camera, and overheating problems. Surprisingly, the commercial performance of these ultra-premium devices has surpassed expectations in key markets.
Samsung has shown that the latest flagships, comprising the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, are making waves, particularly in South Korea, a vital market for the tech giant. Their impressive sales numbers have likely exceeded even Samsung's most optimistic forecasts.
Fastest Record in History
Officially unveiled on January 22 and launched globally just two weeks later, the S25 series reached a significant milestone of one million units sold in South Korea in only 21 days.
This rapid sales pace took just three weeks from the devices' commercial debut, marking a huge achievement with one million handsets officially in consumers' hands—not merely pre-orders or registrations.
The S25 Ultra appears to be outpacing the S24 Ultra in sales. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena
While the S25 series isn't the first of its kind to achieve this milestone in Samsung's home market, the S24 series took an additional week to reach the one million mark in February 2024. Notably, the previous record was held by the Galaxy Note 10, which achieved this in 25 days five and a half years ago.
This new 21-day record is impressive, particularly given the current crowded mobile market landscape, although Samsung remains somewhat tight-lipped regarding sales figures in other regions.
Despite some color options recently going out of stock in the US, it seems the company has yet to disclose significant sales details for the S25 series in North America and Europe.
Dominance of the S25 Ultra
Unlike last year's Galaxy S24 Ultra, which was the sole member to feature on the global top 10 best-selling smartphones list, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is poised to continue this trend, accounting for an astonishing "about" 50 percent of the one million sales in Korea.
This suggests that the standard S25 and S25 Plus have not matched the S25 Ultra's early success, which is a positive outlook for Samsung from a profitability standpoint.
The S25 Ultra is significantly more favored than the S25 Plus. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena
Regionally, it's anticipated that the sales gap between the premium S25 Ultra and the more economical Galaxy S25 will be narrower, but it's clear which model is set to become the leading high-end Android phone of the year.
Color preferences for the S25 Ultra have been particularly strong in Titanium Silver Blue and Titanium White Silver, while Ice Blue and Silver Shadow are the top choices for the S25 and S25 Plus in South Korea.
In conclusion, Samsung attributes the S25 series' impressive sales to its cutting-edge processor, enhanced memory, and superior camera capabilities. The consistent pricing relative to the S24 family is also regarded as a significant factor in achieving this remarkable sales milestone.
