SAMSUNG’S NEXT PREMIUM PHONE MAY COST MORE

A new leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra will cost more than its predecessor. The manufacturing costs may rise by at least $110 per device.

If Samsung passes these costs to buyers, the phone’s price could exceed $1,400, up from the S24 Ultra’s $1,299.99. This would make it pricier than Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1,199) and Google’s Pixel 9 Pro XL ($1,099).

The main reason for higher costs is the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which costs 25-30% more than the previous version. Each chip costs around $200.

The phone may get a new M14 display to fix previous screen issues and offer better brightness. However, Samsung might keep the current M13 display to save money.

A new 50MP ultrawide camera, replacing the old 12MP sensor, could also add to the costs.