Samsung has had a fairly consistent design for its premium S series, although every year there are tweaks that attempt to improve the look and ergonomics. They've had varying degrees of success. The Galaxy S Ultra in particular has opted for a rectangular design whose sharp corners look stylish but really tend to dig into your palm. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is perhaps the worst in that regard – here is a 3D rendering next to the S23 Ultra.
Samsung may finally be changing course and going for a more rounded design. Famous leaker and outspoken Samsung critic Ice Universe has shared these mockups of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models
That's right, the corners are no longer 90° palm-piercing angles. For a while now Ice has said the S25 Ultra's design will change closer to the S24 and S24+This means a flat (or at least flatter) front and back.
There may be some asymmetry there – the back could remain more rounded than the front, giving the phone a softer shape that is more comfortable to hold.
Here are some hypothetical comparisons with the current Galaxy S24 Ultra and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max. The new S flagship features rounded corners – both on its frame and display – and stands out quite a bit next to its predecessor. Next to the iPhone, however, the new Ultra still looks quite rectangular.
Mockups: S24 Ultra vs. S25 Ultra • iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. S25 Ultra
What do you think – is this the right direction for the next Ultra?