Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Overview
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung's 2025 flagship smartphone, built around a 6.9-inch QHD+ display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, and a quad-camera system with a 200MP main sensor. It targets power users who want the largest Galaxy display, S Pen support, and Samsung's deepest set of AI features.
Pros
- Excellent telephoto system with both 3x and 5x optical zoom plus very usable 10x and 30x crops
- Brightest display on a Samsung phone to date with strong outdoor visibility and an anti-reflective finish
- Sustained performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is among the best on Android
- Lighter and slimmer than the S24 Ultra thanks to the new titanium frame and rounded corners
- Seven years of OS and security updates is class-leading for Android
- Galaxy AI features like Now Brief, Circle to Search, and live translation are well integrated into One UI 7
Cons
- S Pen lost Bluetooth functionality, so air gestures and remote shutter no longer work
- Charging speeds (45W wired, 15W wireless) trail several Chinese flagships
- 200MP main sensor is unchanged from the previous generation
- Many Galaxy AI features are slated to require a subscription after 2025
- Large 6.9-inch footprint and 218g weight are awkward for one-handed use
- Premium pricing remains high, especially for higher storage tiers
Specifications
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120 x 1440), 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Peak Brightness | 2,600 nits |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) |
| R A M | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Rear Cameras | 200MP wide (f/1.7, OIS), 50MP ultrawide (f/1.9), 50MP 5x periscope telephoto (f/3.4, OIS), 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2) |
| Video Recording | Up to 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | 15W Qi2-ready |
| Operating System | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
| Software Support | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, UWB, NFC, 5G (sub-6 and mmWave) |
| Ports | USB-C 3.2 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Frame | Titanium |
| S Pen | Included (no Bluetooth remote features) |
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 218 g |
| Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray |
Specifications should be verified from official manufacturer sources. Details may vary by region or configuration.
Notes: Sold globally in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations; the 1TB model is offered only in select colors and regions. US units use the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy worldwide (no Exynos variant this generation). Samsung.com offers exclusive online colors such as Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Pinkgold, and Titanium Jetblack.
Disclaimer: Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change.
Please verify all information from the official manufacturer website before purchasing.