Samsung has stuck to a pretty consistent design for its top-of-the-line S series, though every year there have been tweaks to try to improve the look and feel. They've had varying degrees of success. The Galaxy S Ultra in particular opted for a rectangular design with sharp corners that look stylish but really tend to dig into the palm of your hand. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is perhaps the worst in this regard – here's a 3D view next to the S23 Ultra.
Samsung may finally be changing course and opting for a rounded design. A well-known leaker and vocal Samsung critic The Ice Universe shared these mockups of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra mockups
That's right, the corners are no longer 90° angles that pierce the palm. For some time now Ice said that the design of the S25 Ultra will be closer to that of the S24 and S24+. That means a flat front and back (at least flatter).
There might be some asymmetry here – the back could remain more rounded than the front, giving the phone a softer shape that would be more comfortable to hold.
Here are some hypothetical comparisons with the current Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new flagship S has rounded corners – both on the frame and the display – and it’s quite noticeable next to its predecessor. Next to the iPhone, however, the new Ultra still looks quite rectangular.
Mockups: S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra • iPhone 16 Pro Max vs S25 Ultra
What do you think? Is this the right direction for the next Ultra?
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