Samsung Galaxy S25 internal codename leak suggests major upgrades

The internally used codename for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series has leaked online. It subtly suggests Samsung is planning a “paradigm” shift in specifications, features, and hardware.

What is the codename of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series?

Just like most leading smartphone manufacturers, Samsung too relies heavily on codenames for upcoming smartphones. This technique attempts to prevent information about hardware and specifications from leaking.

Samsung internally referred to the Galaxy S23 as “Diamond”. The Galaxy S24 series was codenamed “Eureka”. According to the Galaxy Club, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series bears the codename “Paradigm”.

Samsung’s choice for the Galaxy 25 series is unusual and exciting because the company has ignored its conventional naming strategy.  Alphabetically, Diamond is followed by Eureka. However, the codename Paradigm skips multiple letters.

The codename could be subtly hinting about a significant leap in terms of specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. In other words, Samsung’s upcoming smartphones could skip a few generations of hardware.

How will Samsung justify the codename?

Recent reports have indicated the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will consist of three models: the Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25 Plus, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Going by past launch events, Samsung could announce these flagship smartphones early next year, presumably on January 13, 2025.

Some of the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series have leaked, and they reaffirm that Samsung would embed cutting-edge technology and make no compromises on hardware.

Interestingly, it could be the design or shape of the Galaxy S25 smartphones that could justify the “Paradigm” codename. The top and bottom of the Galaxy S24 Ultra were flat, with the sides slightly rounded, but Samsung may ditched this design philosophy.

Recent leaks have claimed the Galaxy S25 Ultra will have a completely flat design, which appears to be inspired by the Pixel 9 or the iPhone 16, and camera rings.