Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Update Likely to Disappoint Users as Hopes for New Battery Technology Fade

Samsung is reportedly abandoning its plans for a revolutionary leaf-structured battery in the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, opting instead to continue with existing technologies, potentially disappointing users looking forward to significant advancements in battery life.

Rumors previously circulated about the introduction of a new leaf-structured battery technology in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but this failed to materialize for undisclosed reasons. According to insider Sawyer Galox, Samsung has decided to drop this innovation for the Galaxy S25 Ultra as a cost-saving measure. Another industry insider, PandaFlash, also expressed disappointment over the battery specifications of the new flagship model and advised consumers to temper their expectations.

The only remaining hope for extending the battery life of the Galaxy S25 Ultra now hinges on a new chipset. Reports suggest that Samsung may release some models of the Galaxy S25 equipped with the Exynos 2500 chipset instead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This strategy was previously tested in the Galaxy S24 series, but only the Galaxy S24 Ultra was released with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

If the Galaxy S25 Ultra ends up featuring only the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, the decision to retain the previous battery technology might be justified. Qualcomm's chips with custom Oryon cores are more expensive—each processor costs about $200—posing a significant financial burden for Samsung. Thus, this cost consideration might have influenced Samsung's decision to forego the new battery technology in favor of ensuring profitability.