Everything You Need To Know About The NEW Galaxy S25 Launch INCLUDING Student Discount

From Galaxy Unpacked details to pre-order dates and how you can score a student discount. 

The BIGGEST Samsung event is right around the corner. Galaxy Unpacked is the biannual event by Samsung where they showcase all the latest phones, tablets and wearable devices. The next event will be focused on the NEW Galaxy S25 range, with rumours circulating that details of the Galaxy Ring 2 and Galaxy AR will be discussed too. 

For tech-heads, this is definitely an event to tune into. We’ve got all the details, plus don’t forget you can grab a Samsung student discount to get your hands on the latest phone, for less. 

Get an exclusive Samsung student discount with Student Beans

Not only is Galaxy Unpacked likely to be full of exciting new launches, teasing new products and more, but Student Beans has a brilliant new offer to pair with it. 

When you pre-order your NEW Galaxy S25 by 27/1/25, you can get 15% off with Samsung AND free Buds3. So not one, but two latest bits of tech. You can also get 30% off Galaxy Watch Ultra, Watch7, Ring or other selected devices when you pre-order the new S25. Pre-order with a Samsung student discount today.

When is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked?

The Galaxy Unpacked event takes place on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 at 6pm GMT. The livestream is available on their website so you can register your interest to tune in. Or you can watch the livestream via Youtube below:

What can we expect to see in Galaxy Unpacked 2025?

Galaxy Unpacked is one of the biggest events of the year for Samsung, so there is LOTS to expect:

  • The Galaxy S25 range is likely to be the highlight, including the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra
  • Rumours of teasing the Galaxy S25 Slim are also rife, but they could delay this for a few months as they’ve done historically
  • A new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset from Qualcomm
  • AI-driven features rumoured to include Youtube video summaries, homework assistant, routines and music identification

How much will they cost?

Samsung keep their numbers under wraps until the big event, but there have been some rumours circulating around the prices. See the table below for a comparison between the Galaxy S24 and S25. 

S24 PriceS25 Price (rumoured)
S SeriesFrom £724Between £830-875
S PlusFrom £887approx. £1,090
S FEFrom £574N/A
S UltraFrom £1,099approx. £1,375

When is the Galaxy S25 coming out?

While the Galaxy Unpacked event unveils the new range, it’s not the official launch date of the Galaxy S25. 

Previous years have shown that you’ll usually be able to buy the Galaxy S25 from as little as 2 weeks after the Unpacked event. So watch this space. 

What do we know about the Galaxy S25 specs and features?

The specs and features will be revealed in due course at the Galaxy Unpacked event. But some rumours swirling mean we have an idea of what we could be in for:

Galaxy S25 Specs
Display6.2-inch AMOLED
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite
Front camera12MP
Rear cameras50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery4,000mAh

So if you’re comparing the new S25 with an older model or other type of phone, then it’s worth having this in the back of your mind.

Don’t forget to check out the best Samsung student discounts and more on Student Beans.