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Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim enters Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite
A couple of days ago, Samsung published a teaser image for the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event that will take place in San Jose, California, USA. This image shows the corners of four phones, which in question should be the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, Galaxy S25 Ultra and a brand new Galaxy S25 Slim. Now, the Galaxy S25 Slim may arrive in Unpacked 2025 as it has also entered the Geekbench lane with a Snapdragon chip.
@Jukanlosreve noted that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has appeared on the Geekbench platform. It has the model number SM-S937U and showed notable scores.
According to the listing, the Galaxy S25 Slim device has obtained 3005 points in the single-core test and 6945 points in the multi-core test. Being a flagship handset, these things sound quite good. Yet the actual performance will be known when the device officially hits consumer platforms.
Samsung has listed the 12GB RAM variant and runs on Android 15-based One UI 7 software on the performance platform. Judging from the chipset’s CPU architecture, it appears to be Snapdragon 8 Elite.
The listing does not reveal any other information about the device apart from the chip details and model number. Samsung will reveal the exact details of the Galaxy S25 Slim on January 22, whether through launch or tease. Till then you can book the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra phone on pre-reserve.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Expected Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
- RAM/Storage: 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage
- OS: Android 15 OS and One UI 7 custom skin.
- Cameras: There is a 200MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP telephoto camera. There is a 12MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
- Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.
- Colors: Gray; other colors
More on Galaxy S25 Slim
Samsung is reportedly planning major upgrades for its future Galaxy S27 series. Even though these flagship phones are still far from launch, new leaks have revealed that Samsung is working on the Galaxy S27 Pro alongside the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27 Plus, and Galaxy S27 Ultra models.
Galaxy S27 Pro leaks
As per the GSMA database Documents, Samsung has three unannounced devices in the pipeline. The database has three model numbers: SM-S956U, SM-S957B/DS, and SM-S958U. According to this, the SM-S956U model number identifies it as the Galaxy S27+, while those for the SM-S957B/DS identify it as the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the SM-S958U lists it as the Galaxy S27 Ultra.
Additionally, the Pro variant phone is expected to resemble the Galaxy S27 Ultra in terms of specifications closely.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature a more compact design, sporting a 6.5-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. There is also talk that it will not include an S Pen.
As for the cameras, this phone could feature a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. Additionally, it includes a 12MP front camera for better selfies.
The Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy processor. Additionally, it may come with 12GB or more of RAM and 256GB or more of UFS 5.0 storage. The phone could house a 5,000mAh battery with 45W or faster charging.
Based on previous launch timelines, the Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2027. Stay tuned for more facts.
Samsung has reportedly commenced Android 17-based One UI 9 testing for the Galaxy S26 series. The first-ever Android 17 build has surfaced on Samsung’s firmware server, suggesting an early debut of the next One UI version.
An alleged Android 17 firmware has been listed on CheckFirm (via TarunVats) for the Galaxy S26 Ultra. That said, Samsung kicked off its work on the One UI 9 system for the latest flagship nearly two months earlier than usual.
Based on available information, Samsung is currently testing the BZC5 build on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Samsung will take its time to refine this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the release of the firmware.
Although testing for One UI 9 has commenced early, this does not imply that it will become available to customers any sooner. Samsung will take the necessary time to optimize this new operating system for Galaxy devices and will not rush the firmware release.
On February 25, Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 series, and these phones will be available starting March 11. A day later, the company began rolling out Beta 6 for the Galaxy S25 series, but it seems this may not be the last beta before the stable version is released. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25 series is still receiving updates through the One UI 8.5 beta program.
Samsung One UI 8.5 beta 7
A reliable tipster, @TarunVats, spotted a new One UI 8.5 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series on testing systems. The build ending in ZZC3 indicates that Samsung is preparing the seventh beta update for the S25 phones. It’s worth noting that this build began rolling out in March, but the patch level is still February 2026.
The new build suggests that the beta program is still active even after the Galaxy S26 series launched with One UI 8.5 features and improvements. Galaxy S25 Users may have to wait a little longer for the final stable update.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta 6 update fixed many problems and improved the phone’s performance, including Bixby, Gallery, Now Bar, Now Brief, Display settings, Modes, and Routines.
At this time, Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed how many more beta updates will arrive or when the stable One UI 8.5 version will be released for the Galaxy S25 series and older phones. However, the new beta build is a strong indication that at least one more beta update is on the way. Galaxy S25 users who are part of the beta program should keep an eye out for new updates.
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