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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: Key Highlights

Design

Rounded corners for a better look but squared-off sides feel uncomfortable.

Compatible with S24 Ultra cases, but with a tighter fit for protective lips.

Weighs 218g, retains a titanium frame and Gorilla Glass front/back.

Display

6.9-inch display with reduced bezels, same 2600 nits peak brightness as S24 Ultra.

Still uses 8-bit display technology 

while competitors adopt 10-bit.

Anti-reflective coating enhances display clarity in varying lighting conditions.

Water Resistance & Durability :

Retains IP68 water resistance, falling short of the anticipated IP69 rating.

Performance :

Snapdragon 8 Elite processor ensures smooth, fast performance.

This will deliver outstanding performance in gaming and multitasking.

Outperforms most Android competitors in multi-core tasks but trails iPhones in single-core performance.

5,000 mAh battery provides full-day usage, 

Supports 45W wired and 25W wireless charging 

Camera

Rear cameras: 

200 MP wide, 10 MP 3x optical zoom, 50 MP 5x periscope, 50 MP ultra-wide

Front camera: 12 MP hole-punch, good for selfies but lacks infrared for secure night recognition.

Night photography sometimes suffers from color inconsistencies 

S Pen Downgrade

Bluetooth functionality removed from the built-in S Pen.

To regain Bluetooth features, users need to purchase a separate S Pen or rely on Samsung Watch. 

Software

One UI 7 brings a refined experience but lacks uniqueness compared to competitors.

New AI features mimic Google's Pixel Gemini functions, such as multitasking commands.

Morning Brief feature provides weather, schedule, and random articles (not always useful).

Still ships with FHD+ resolution by default; users need to manually enable QHD+.

Conclusion

Upgrades 

• Gorgeous display, anti-reflective glass

• Powerful performance(Not so Good)

• Strong camera features (50MP 5x Periscope)

• Good trade-in deals likely

Downgrades

• Minor upgrades over S24 Ultra

• S Pen : Remove Bluetooth functionality

• Display: No changes in Display resolution and brightness)

• Battery: No Change in Battery Size

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and S25 ultra:

Design:

S24 Ultra: Flat display, sharp corners, titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back.

S25 Ultra: Rounded corners, squarer sides (less comfortable to hold), same titanium frame, Gorilla Glass.

Verdict: S25 Ultra design feels bulkier and less ergonomic compared to S24 Ultra.

Display:

S24 Ultra: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 2600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, 8-bit color.

S25 Ultra: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 2600 nits peak brightness, thinner bezels, 8-bit color(same as S24 Ultra),anti-reflective coating retained.

Verdict: Minor increase in screen size; no upgrade in display resolution or brightness.

Performance:

S24 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB/16GB RAM, excellent multi-core performance.

S25 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite processor,12GB/16GB RAM,

Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, optimized performance but not drastically better.

Verdict: slight performance boost.

Camera: 📸 

S24 Ultra: 200 MP wide, 10 MP 3x zoom, 10 MP 10x periscope, 12 MP ultra-wide.

S25 Ultra: 200 MP wide, 10 MP 3x zoom, 50 MP 5x periscope , 50 MP ultra-wide 

Verdict: Slight improvement with new ultra-wide and periscope sensors but not revolutionary.

S Pen: 🖊️ 

S24 Ultra: Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth functions for remote camera control, gestures, etc.

*S25 Ultra:* No Bluetooth in the built-in S Pen; separate Bluetooth-enabled pen sold separately.

Verdict: Major downgrade for S Pen functionality.

Battery & Charging:

*S24 Ultra*: 5,000 mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless charging.

*S25 Ultra*: 5,000 mAh, 45W wired, upgraded 25W wireless charging (with CH2).

*Verdict*: Minor improvement in wireless charging but no change in battery size or wired speed.

Software:

S24 Ultra: One UI 6, fewer AI features, solid stability.

S25 Ultra: One UI 7, new AI functions (like Google’s Gemini), customizable log video mode, smarter multitasking commands.

*Verdict*: Noticeable software refinement but lacks significant exclusivity over competitors.

Build & Durability:

S24 Ultra: IP68 water resistance.

S25 Ultra: Still IP68, expected IP69 upgrade not delivered.

*Verdict*: No improvement in durability.

Recommendation:

Stick with the S24 Ultra if you already own it or buy it at a discounted price instead of upgrading to the S25 Ultra!