Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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21st best camera at GSMCritic

6.9-inch

218g

8.2mm

45W

waterproof

98

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* Screen covers 92.5% of body.

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

80

6th review by

92

2nd review by

89

GSMCritic Score

90

5th review by

90

3rd review by

90

4th review by

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Last update: 2025-02-07

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Camera
AI-powered features: Smarter text generation, real-time call translation, and enhanced photo edits push the boundaries of intelligent assistance.
Industry-leading camera flexibility: Refined ultrawide sensor and advanced computational photography surpass competitors.
Refined photo quality: Delivers detailed and well-balanced shots, often surpassing Apple and Google.
Performance
Unrivaled performance: The Snapdragon 8 Elite handles workloads effortlessly, ensuring smooth multitasking.
Design
Luxurious design: Unified aesthetic with softened corners for improved ergonomics.
Display
Expansive ultra-bright display: One of the best in the industry, setting new standards in peak brightness and clarity.
Battery
Strong battery endurance: Optimized to last well beyond a day despite the massive display.
Software
S Pen functionality: Maintains productivity appeal and adds unique input options.
Cons
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
Performance
Potential performance throttling: Snapdragon 8 Elite may throttle under sustained heavy loads compared to non-Galaxy versions.

Design
Large size and weight: May be cumbersome for some users.

Weaker water resistance: Lags behind competitors offering IP69 and deeper submersion ratings.

Display
PWM flickering concerns: Display brightness is top-tier but may be problematic for sensitive users.

Battery
No Qi2 magnets: Odd omission given the industry trend toward improved wireless charging.

Price
High price tag: Makes competing flagship models seem more attractive.

Software
Inconsistent AI results: While promising, AI-driven features occasionally misfire.

Low-light inconsistencies: Capable but struggles with extreme dynamic range scenarios.

Connectivity
No Bluetooth functionality in S Pen: Loss of remote shutter and other wireless features.

Rankings


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #8

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #3

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #7

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #57

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #52

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #31

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #41

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #1

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #58

ranking-point GSMCritic Camera Score: 98