Smartphone technology advances with time and the Samsung Company is set for the next big leap in its series devices. The Galaxy S25 Ultra appears set to offer a heroic comeback to higher RAM configurations, a new strategy that will not only improve the company’s artificial intelligence draw but also redefine the memory prowess of the brand.
New leaks have revealed that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will come in three models each detailed and designed for a specific market with the company’s high-end Ultra line mandatory for each model. This also seems to be necessitated by the emerging requirements of on-device artificial intelligence computation.
Breaking Down the Memory Configurations
For everyday users, the Galaxy S25 Ultra base model will come with 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM. Moving up the ladder, Samsung has prepared two more powerful variants: two of which include one with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, and another top-tier model sporting 16GB RAM and huge 1TB of storage capacity.
It’s worth noting that this return to 16GB RAM configurations is especially noteworthy for Samsung, as it hasn’t had RAM this generous for its Galaxy S21 Ultra devices. Similar to when we’ve seen another manufacturer, Apple in their recent approach to increasing RAM in the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, it appears as though the Galaxy S25 Ultra may have started a trend.
The AI Revolution Demands More Power
It’s not just about bragging rights, when it comes to the decision to bump the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s RAM up. Simpler than we imagine, Taiwanese industry experts did not fail to see the direct link between this upgrade and Samsung’s vision of on-device AI processing. We already know that the company’s accidentally leaked One UI 7 page already hinted at a lot of AI capabilities, meaning that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will need all the computational horsepower it can get to perform smoothly.
There is however an interesting point of discussion to be had around the base model’s 12GB RAM configuration. This disparity is also a matter of concern as these AI capabilities could vary in crossover between different variants of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, for which the company has not commented officially.
Hardware Specifications: Evolution or Revolution?
Other hardware specifications, meanwhile, appear to carry on with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and are generating excitement for the RAM upgrade. New Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with a promise of better performance and efficiency are expected in the device. battery capacity and display specifications are apparently staying the same however.
The major physical change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra seems to be its design evolution, according to leaked videos and renders, which indicate an evolution from their characteristic sharp edges to more rounded corners. Such a design shift could mean that Samsung is prioritizing ergonomics rather than trimming back features in a bid to keep things that often make the Galaxy S10 feel premium.
Looking Ahead: AI-First Architecture
A broader industry trend is for AI first device architecture and we can see that in the increased RAM configuration of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Further memory could be necessary for improving Samsung’s Galaxy AI features that are projected to include more and more AI work done on device, while still maintaining fluid multitasking performance.
When it comes to what we can expect next from Samsung’s flagship, industry analysts argue that the device may focus more on AI support than hardware revamps, just as other manufacturers have done in recent months. If the Galaxy S25 Ultra sets the standards of how phone manufacturers strike a balance between their hardware specs and their AI capabilities, it should succeed.
