The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is just a few months away from its debut, but a recent leak from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), initially highlighted by 91Mobiles, has provided valuable insights into what we can anticipate. While some specifications were already on our radar, a few aspects are surprisingly underwhelming.
According to the FCC documentation, the S25 lineup appears to consist of three variants: SM–931U, SM–936U, and SM–938U. Each of these models will offer support for 5G connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and NFC. Notably, the documentation indicates that two of the models will feature ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, specifically the Galaxy S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, which means the standard S25 model will not be equipped with UWB capabilities. This feature is essential for precise location tracking, such as finding lost items or devices, so users selecting the base S25 will miss out on these functionalities.
The Ultra variant will also include the S Pen, identified by model number EJ-PS938.
Other details from the leaked information suggest that the standard Galaxy S25 was evaluated with a travel charger labeled EP-TA800. This means that the S25 will only support up to 25W wired charging, similar to the existing Galaxy S24. Moreover, the wireless charging capability is reportedly being dialed back to 9W, down from the 15W offered by the S24.
The S25 Plus and S25 Ultra models, however, are said to have been tested with the EP-T2510 adapter, which allows for 45W wired charging, matching the specifications of the S24 Plus and S24 Ultra.
In terms of battery life, it looks like all three models will maintain battery capacities comparable to those found in the S24 series. Additionally, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset is expected to power the S25 lineup.
These specifications are largely what one might expect. Since the base S24 also lacked UWB, it’s not surprising that the S25 doesn’t include it either. However, it is perplexing that Samsung opted to reduce the wireless charging capability in the base model S25 rather than enhance it, especially with the availability of Qi2 wireless charging technology. It would be ideal if wired charging speeds for the base model could see an increase as well, though at least they haven’t decreased.
This leak certainly helps paint a clearer picture of what to expect when the series arrives in early 2025.
