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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Pre-Orders Now Open in Malaysia

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Samsung has announced the pre-order period for its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series in Malaysia. From January 23 to February 13, 2025, customers can take advantage of a range of offers valued at up to RM1,600 when pre-ordering the new devices. These offers encompass storage upgrades, bank card discounts, pre-registration vouchers, and opportunities to win additional devices. Let’s examine the details of these pre-order incentives, after a brief look at what the S25 series has to offer.  

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The Galaxy S25 series represents a significant step forward for Samsung, with a strong emphasis on enhanced Galaxy AI features. The series comprises three models: the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. This year, all three variants will feature 12GB of RAM and be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor. Samsung is committing to seven years of updates, including seven generations of OS updates, for the S25 series. Galaxy AI is significantly enhanced with features like improved contextual search, deeper personalization through Samsung’s Personal Data Engine, and the new NOW Brief feature, providing relevant information and a convenient NOW Bar on the lock screen.  

Double the Storage, Double the Value

For those concerned about storage space, Samsung is offering a double storage upgrade worth up to RM600 on selected Galaxy S25 models during the pre-order period. This allows customers to effectively get a higher storage tier for the price of a lower one, providing significant value for those who require ample space for photos, videos, apps, and other data.  

Bank Card Discounts: Savings with CIMB

Customers using CIMB bank cards for their pre-orders can enjoy further savings of up to RM400. This partnership with CIMB provides an additional incentive for cardholders of this bank. The specific discount amount will likely vary depending on the chosen Galaxy S25 model and potentially other factors, so checking the terms and conditions is recommended.  

Pre-Registration E-Vouchers: Redeeming Prior Interest

Those who pre-registered their interest in the Galaxy S25 series prior to the official pre-order announcement can now redeem their e-vouchers worth up to RM600 at checkout. This reward for early interest provides a substantial discount for those who were eager to secure the new devices. The specific value of the e-voucher may vary depending on when the pre-registration was made and other possible stipulations.

A Chance to Win: Double the Devices

On January 23, from 10 am to 10 pm, Samsung is offering a special promotion at participating stores. Customers pre-ordering their new Galaxy S25 series device during this window will stand a chance to win an additional Samsung Galaxy S25+ (256GB) unit. This limited-time offer adds an element of excitement to the pre-order process.

Trade-In Program: Saving on Upgrades

Samsung’s trade-in program allows customers to trade in their existing devices and receive a discount on their new Galaxy S25 purchase. This program offers potential savings of up to RM4,415, making it an attractive option for those looking to upgrade from older models. The actual trade-in value will depend on the model and condition of the device being traded in, so consulting the Samsung Malaysia website is advised.

Bundled Offers: Discounts on Accessories

Pre-ordering the Galaxy S25 series also unlocks discounts on selected Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Buds accessories. Customers can enjoy 30% off these accessories when purchased alongside their new smartphone. This provides an opportunity to create a more complete Samsung ecosystem at a reduced cost.

Flexible Payment Options: 0% Interest Instalment Plans

For those preferring to spread out the cost of their purchase, Samsung is offering 0% interest instalment plans for up to 36 months at participating banks. This provides greater financial flexibility for customers and makes the new devices more accessible. The specific terms and conditions of these instalment plans will vary depending on the participating bank.

ModelStorageRRP (USD)Malaysian RRP (RM)Colour Availability
Galaxy S25 Ultra1TBUSD$1,659.99RM7,799Titanium Silverblue
Titanium Gray
Titanium Whitesilver
Titanium Black  

Online Exclusive: Titanium Jadegreen
Titanium Pinkgold
Titanium Jetblack
Galaxy S25 Ultra512GBUSD$1419.99RM6,599
Galaxy S25 Ultra256GBUSD$1,299.99RM5,999
Galaxy S25+512GBUSD$1,119.99RM5,599Navy
Icyblue
Mint
Silver Shadow  

Online Exclusive: Blueblack
Coralred
Pinkgold  
Galaxy S25+256GBUSD$999.99RM4,999
Galaxy S25512GB–RM4,599
Galaxy S25256GBUSD$859.99RM3,999
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2: A Closer Look at Enhanced Display Protection

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Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, introduces a significant advancement in display protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2. This new glass ceramic cover material promises enhanced durability and improved visual clarity, marking a notable step forward in mobile display technology. Let’s delve into the details of Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and explore what it means for users of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Gorilla Glass Armor 2 is Corning’s latest innovation in its line of protective cover materials for mobile devices. It’s not simply glass; it’s a glass ceramic, a material engineered to combine the desirable properties of both glass and ceramics. This combination results in a material that is both tough and optically clear. This new iteration builds upon the foundation of the first-generation Gorilla Glass Armor, aiming to provide even greater resistance to damage and improved visual performance.

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One of the primary focuses of Gorilla Glass Armor 2 is enhanced durability. Corning has engineered this material to better withstand the everyday bumps, scrapes, and drops that mobile devices are subjected to. The source material highlights improved resistance to breakage, particularly when the device is dropped on rough surfaces. In Corning’s lab tests, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 survived drops of up to 2.2 meters onto a surface designed to replicate concrete. This is a significant improvement compared to alternative glass-ceramic materials, which reportedly failed when dropped from just one meter in the same tests. This increased drop resistance translates to a greater peace of mind for users, reducing the likelihood of costly screen repairs.

Beyond drop resistance, scratch resistance is another crucial factor in display protection. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 maintains the exceptional scratch resistance of its predecessor, demonstrating over four times more scratch resistance than competitive lithium-aluminosilicate cover glasses with an anti-reflective coating, according to Corning’s lab tests.5 This level of scratch resistance is essential for maintaining the pristine appearance of the display over time, preventing unsightly scratches and scuffs that can detract from the user experience.

In addition to its enhanced durability, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 also boasts improved anti-reflective properties. This is a significant advantage, particularly in bright ambient lighting conditions, both indoors and outdoors. The anti-reflective properties of the material work to dramatically reduce surface reflections. By minimizing reflections, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 enhances the display’s contrast ratio, making the screen easier to read and view in various lighting environments.6 This improved clarity contributes to a more enjoyable and comfortable viewing experience, whether users are browsing the web, watching videos, or using apps.

What does all this mean for users of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? In practical terms, it means a more robust and visually appealing display. The enhanced drop and scratch resistance reduces the risk of damage from everyday use, potentially saving users from costly repairs. The improved anti-reflective properties contribute to a better viewing experience in various lighting conditions. This is particularly beneficial for users who frequently use their devices outdoors or in brightly lit environments.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series First Look

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Samsung has just announced its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 series. The new series comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a custom AP based on Qualcomm’s flagship processor.

The new series comes with 12GB of RAM across three variants: the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Debuts with Enhanced Galaxy AI Features

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Samsung‘s new flagship series – the Galaxy S25 series – is doubling down on Galaxy AI. The new series of flagship smartphones brings several enhancements to Galaxy AI and a whole new level of personalisation that make it even more compelling than ever.

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Same Galaxy Design with Some Big Changes

Let’s talk about the design and specs before we jump into the juicy Galaxy AI details. The Galaxy S25 series will come with three variants as always. There will be the vanilla Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25+ and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung is breaking away from its norms a little bit this year by kitting all three variants with 12GB of RAM. Yep – the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra will have the same amount of RAM. The whole Galaxy S25 series will be coming with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. When it comes to the display, all variants will be coming with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. The Galaxy S25 will be sporting a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, the Galaxy S25+ will have a 6.7-inch QHD+ display while the Ultra will have a larger 6.9-inch QHD+ display.

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When it comes to cameras, we’re seeing a familiar setup for the S25 and S25+. Both variants come with a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel wide sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and 85˚  field of view (FOV), a 12-megapixel Ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 120˚  FOV and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, an f/2.2 aperture and a 36˚  FOV. Up front is a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and an 80˚  FOV.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is getting a slight improvement in its camera setup with a brand new 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and a 120˚  FOV. Aside from this, we’re seeing Samsung stick to a 200-megapixel wide sensor with optical image stabilization, an f/1.7 aperture and an 85˚  FOV. This is complemented by a 50-megapixel Telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom, OIS, an f/3.4 aperture and a 22˚  FOV and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom with OIS, an f/2.4 aperture and a 36˚  FOV. Up front is the same 12-megapixel selfie camera as the S25 and S25+.

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Under the hood, the S25 is running on a 4,000mAh battery while the S25+ has a larger 4,900mAh battery. The Ultra, on the other hand, has a 5,000mAh battery. The S25+ and S25 Ultra support 45W fast charging while the vanilla S25 supports 25W fast charging. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless power sharing is also supported across the board.

Design-wise, the series inherits a lot of the design cues from the S24 series. However, the S25 Ultra is taking a huge departure when it comes to design language. The S25 Ultra is saying good bye to the curved display and opting for a more flat approach. It also adopts the same design cues that have now become signature of the Galaxy S series with rounded edges for better structural integrity. The Ultra continues to have a titanium build while the S25 and S25+ continue to use Armour Aluminium. Samsung is also promising seven years of updates with seven generations of OS updates with the S25 series.

Galaxy AI Gets Personal with NOW Brief and Samsung’s Personal Data Engine

Samsuing’s Galaxy AI is being super charged with the Galaxy S25 series. Across the board, Galaxy AI and its features are becoming more personal and better. Google powered services like Circle to search and Music search are getting a much needed update that allows your Galaxy S25 series smartphone to give you better contextual information. Circle to search will now be able to quickly recognise phone numbers and more on your screen. Gemini also takes center stage with better contextual information.

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Samsung’s One UI 7 is pushing AI features forward with a huge upgrade when it comes down to personalisation and contextual information. It also allows you to interact even more naturally with the smartphone with Gemini. This is thanks to Samsung’s new Personal Data Engine. This new feature allows your S25 series smartphone to leverage information it gathers to give you more relevant and personalised information.

Of course, when it comes to personalisation, the question of data privacy is front and center. Samsung leverages Knox Vault to store, isolate and secure data used for personalisation. Data gathered for personalisation is also processed on-device. However, certain features may necessitate uploading some information to online modals for the feature to work. This is fortified even further with post-quantum cryptography which comes with the S25 series. However, Samsung allows you to opt out of all personalisation in the settings altogether.

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One of the highlights of the new S25 series is Samsung’s NOW Brief. The new feature takes Samsung’s Brief feature and supercharges it with contextual and personalised information. The new NOW Brief will give you relevant details when you need it. It will learn your interests and schedule to do this. It also takes things to the next level with the NOW Bar which will appear on the lockscreen of your Galaxy S25 series device. This also extends to routines making integrating the feature a even more simple and essential to a core Galaxy experience.

On top of that, One UI 7 will also bring improvements to features like Call transcript, Writing Assist and Drawing Assist.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series will be available for pre-order starting on 23 January 2025 until 13 February 2025. Pre-orders of the new flagship series will be entitled to offers worth up to RM1600. You can even get a double storage upgrade worth up to RM600. If you pay with your CIMB bank card, you’ll also get an extra RM400 off. Pre-registration for the S25 series will also get you an e-voucher for up to RM600 off your order.

Prices and colourways for the S25 series are as follows:

ModelStorageRRP (USD)Malaysian RRP (RM)Colour Availability
Galaxy S25 Ultra1TBUSD$1,659.99RM7,799Titanium Silverblue
Titanium Gray
Titanium Whitesilver
Titanium Black  

Online Exclusive: Titanium Jadegreen
Titanium Pinkgold
Titanium Jetblack
Galaxy S25 Ultra512GBUSD$1419.99RM6,599
Galaxy S25 Ultra256GBUSD$1,299.99RM5,999
Galaxy S25+512GBUSD$1,119.99RM5,599Navy
Icyblue
Mint
Silver Shadow  

Online Exclusive: Blueblack
Coralred
Pinkgold  
Galaxy S25+256GBUSD$999.99RM4,999
Galaxy S25512GB–RM4,599
Galaxy S25256GBUSD$859.99RM3,999