Galaxy S25 Is Getting These New Accessibility Features Before Pixels

As expected, Samsung had plenty to reveal during Galaxy Unpacked today. In addition to the new hardware, deeper Gemini integration into Galaxy AI and features like “Now Bar” took center stage. However, there are a few smaller announcements that shouldn’t be overlooked like LE Audio compatibility and improvements to Talkback.

During Galaxy Unpacked, it was revealed that the Galaxy S25 series would be getting some nifty accessibility features. Arguably, the most notable of which is the launch of LE Audio compatibility.

If you’re unfamiliar with LE Audio, it’s a type of Bluetooth that enables low-energy connections. It offers the same benefits as Classic Audio but also introduces support for things like Auracast and hearing aids.

For the Galaxy S25, this feature will enable hands-free calling, personalized audio adjustments, and low-latency connections with GN ReSound and Oticon hearing aids. LE Audio may be debuting on Samsung’s latest flagship, but it will also be available on the Pixel 9 series with the Android 16 beta and will come to the Galaxy S24 series with Android 15 in the coming weeks.

Elsewhere, it looks like Android’s screen reader software, Talkback, is getting some updates. Talkback 15 on the Galaxy S25 series is gaining compatibility with braille displays that use the Human Interface Device (HID) standard. Google is also enhancing Talkback’s image description capabilities with the help of Gemini.

Similar to LE Audio, these Talkback features are coming to the Galaxy S25 first. However, over the coming months, they will begin working on any phone or tablet using Android 15.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Snapdragon 8 Elite power • 12GB RAM • 7 years software support

A powerful 6.7-inch phone, with 7 years of updates

The middle offering of Samsung’s 2025 flagship launch, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a 6.7-inch QHD+ device with a 50MP camera, 12GB of RAM, 256GB+ of storage, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. UWB connectivity, a 4,900mAh battery, and ProScaler for QHD+ round out the upgrades over the base model phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

100x zoom • Big battery • 7 years software support

Samsung’s best for 2025

Simply put, this is Samsung’s very best phone in 2025. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a 6.9-inch QHD+ device with 12GB of RAM, 256GB+ of storage, embedded S Pen, and the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. The key upgrade over the lower S25 models is a 200MP main camera and 100x Space Zoom.

Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25

12GB RAM • Vastly improved software • 7 years of support

Refined software, AI smarts, and next-gen hardware

With an emphasis on AI features, and a move to Gemini, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is an exciting update to the Galaxy S line. Equipped with a 6.2-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, 12GB of RAM, a powerful 50MP camera, and updated hardware materials, we expect big things from the base model of Samsung’s 2025 flagship phone.

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