Samsung Galaxy S25 Leaks: Upcoming Flagship Smartphone Might Lack Telephoto Camera & Feature Rounded Corners

Samsung Galaxy S25 Leaks: The dummy units miss a periscope telephoto camera.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Leaks: The upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung's next flagship smartphone, appears to be taking a bold step away from its predecessors in terms of design. According to leaks and images of dummy units shared online, the Ultra model may adopt a flatter frame with softer, rounded corners, marking a departure from the sharper, angular look that has characterized earlier Ultra models.

While these leaks have generated considerable buzz, their credibility remains uncertain. The dummy units are said to be produced by third-party manufacturers in China and do not carry any official Samsung branding, leaving room for speculation about their accuracy.

Samsung Galaxy S25: Design Revamped

Prominent tipster Roland Quandt shared images of the purported Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy units on Bluesky, highlighting possible design shifts. However, their authenticity remains uncertain, with the camera configuration, in particular, fueling speculation and discussion.

The dummy models noticeably lack a periscope telephoto lens—a hallmark of Samsung's Ultra lineup, known for delivering up to 10x optical zoom in recent iterations. This omission has fueled speculation that Samsung might debut its ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) technology with the Ultra series.

Although the ALoP module, unveiled last month, promises innovative capabilities, its optical zoom is limited to 3x. This limitation raises questions about whether Samsung would forgo the periscope telephoto system, a defining feature of the Ultra range.

Samsung Galaxy S25: Camera Upgrade

In addition to potential telephoto camera updates, rumours hint that the Galaxy S25 Ultra could feature a 50MP ultrawide sensor with a 1/2.52-inch size, 0.7µm pixels, and an F1.9 aperture. If accurate, this enhancement could greatly improve the phone’s appeal to photography enthusiasts by offering increased versatility.

Although much of this remains unconfirmed, Samsung is anticipated to unveil the Galaxy S25 series at its next Unpacked event, rumoured to take place in January. Until then, tech enthusiasts are likely to dissect these leaks further, speculating on the final design and features.

Samsung’s Ultra series has consistently set a high standard for flagship smartphones, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra appears ready to uphold that tradition—possibly with some unexpected innovations.