Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch Confirmed for First Half of 2025; Tech Giant Also Planning Mixed Reality Headset, Budget-Friendly Foldable Smartphone

Seoul, October 31: Samsung has officially confirmed its upcoming Galaxy S25 series' launch timeline along with a mixed-reality headset. The South Korean tech company revealed its third-quarter earnings and said the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will launch in the first half of 2025. The company also said it would launch a mixed-reality headset by partnering with Google. Alongside these announcements, the tech giant will launch a budget-friendly foldable smartphone that has been rumoured for months. 

In the first half of 2025, Samsung will launch its new Galaxy S25 lineup, most likely powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile processor. The timeline could be similar to the launch of the Galaxy S24 series. This year, Samsung changed the game by introducing the Galaxy AI system, offering artificial intelligence integration with its flagship smartphones. This year, the company may improve upon it and introduce new AI features. HONOR Magic 7, HONOR Magic 7 Pro Featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Launched in China; Check Prices, Features and Specifications.

Just like Apple, which launched the VIsion Pro headset this year, Samsung will introduce its mixed reality (XR) headset; however, the design, specifications and features may be announced later. After much rumour, the tech giant confirmed that it would bring the foldable technology to the customers at affordable rates. Previously, reports said that Samsung would not launch an affordable smartphone; however, the company will start going for budget-friendly solutions through the growing market and potential demand for foldable,

The Samsung XR device may be powered by Qualcomm or Android chips. The early rollout time for the mixed reality device was 2024; however, it was pushed back further to 2025. This device will offer an enhanced experience with virtual and augmented reality to the customer. According to a report by Digit, the cheaper version of the device was rumoured to arrive in October 2024; however, it was delayed. iQOO 13 Launched in China Featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC; Check Specifications, Features, Prices of All Variants and Expected Launch Date in India.

Apple introduced the Vision Pro this year at USD 3,499, making it too expensive for some customers. Following this, the iPhone maker is rumoured to offer a second-gen Vision Pro device at much more affordable rates, trading off some of its features. However, the launch timeline for this device is yet to be confirmed.

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