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We asked, you told us: Here’s what you really think of the Galaxy S30 design
August 04, 2025
Although it may only launch next year, the world got its first purported look at theSamsung Galaxy S30andGalaxy S30 Ultralast week. The renders suggest the firm’s next flagship will be an evolution of the S20’s design, especially at the rear.
While the center punch-hole camera still features, the rear camera array now blends into the phone’s flank with a distinctive shiny finish. Gone is the Galaxy A series-like camera hump, too. I’m not a fan of either, and we weren’t real fans of theGalaxy S20‘s design as a whole. In our review, we called theS20 Ultra, in particular, a visual yawn.
But what do you think of the possible tweaks?We asked readersif the leaked Galaxy S30 design is palatable, or if it deserves to be trashed. Here’s what you told us.
What do you think of the leaked Samsung Galaxy S30 design?
If Samsung’s indeed planning these design changes, it seemingly aced it. Nearly two-thirds ofAndroid Authorityreaders like the new look to some degree. 25.8% said they “absolutely love it,” while 33.3% voted “I like it a lot, but it could be better.”
We’ll give Samsung one thing: the design’s certainly distinctive. In the current smartphone climate, adventurous lines and curves have evaporated. It’s become tougher to immediately tell different phones apart. This design tweak should give the firm’s range-topper a more distinguished design identity.
While the major rear camera design revision obviously draws the eye, some in the comments focus on the punch-hole selfie camera. Users are likely expecting Samsung to debut the phone with anin-display selfie camera. Some also believe the phone would look a lot better if theheadphone jackmade a return.
As expected, not everyone loves the Galaxy S30. 26.6% of users “don’t like it” but don’t believe the design is “awful” either.
Finally, 14.3% of voters can’t stand the redesign at all, slamming the “I hate it” option. Some designs will appeal to different users, so it’s not surprising a portion of voters are unconvinced.
Still, this is an early leak. It may be a dummy based on early dimensions and sketches. Either way, it’s clear that Samsung wouldn’t offend too many users this time around with this design.
Here’s what you had to say
That’s it for this Samsung Galaxy S30 poll. Thanks to everyone who voted and lent their thoughts. If you have any additional comments regarding the Galaxy S30’s rumored design, or the results of our poll, be sure to drop them in the comments section below.
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