The Samsung Galaxy S25 series was unveiled globally at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in San Jose, California on 22 January. The lineup includes base Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra handsets, which are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Chipset. The phones are currently available for pre-order in India. Meanwhile, Qualcomm has announced that the Galaxy S25 series “is the first business equipment with Snapdragon satellite” that will allow users to reach satellite connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy S25 series supports satellite connectivity
Qualcomm confirms one Press release The Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphone “Snapdragon is the first business equipment with satellite facility.” This feature enables users to send and receive messages through a satellite using Naroband (NB) to join the non-level network (NTN).
With Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Plaforms Customized for Galaxy leads. This chipset includes Snapdragon X80 5G modem with Snapdragon satellite part. However, this feature has not yet been activated on any flagship phone.
Samsung can activate the passive satellite connectivity facility through the Samsung software update. The availability of convenience may also vary according to the field. It is also estimated that Snapdragon 8 Elite can offer other flagship handset satellite connectivity options running with Snapdragon satellite feature.
Qualcomm said that it has worked with Samsung to adapt the Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset for Gemini AI features and spatio-temporal filter (STF) support integration. It is said that it provides video capture capabilities on 8K 30fps in better low light. “
In particular, the Vanilla Samsung Galaxy S25 begins at the rupee in India. For 12GB + 256GB variant, Rs 80,999, while Galaxy S25 + starts from Rs. 99,999 rupees for uniform configuration. On the other hand, the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S25 begins with ultra rupee. 1,29,999 for the same 12GB + 256GB option. They are currently available for pre-order through the official website in the country as well as physical stores.
