Screen:
6.9"
Weight:
218g
Waterproof
Charging:
45W
Optical Zoom:
5x
Thickness:
8.2mm
Screen covers
92.5% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
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.
Phone Appearance
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
Performance
Potential performance throttling: Snapdragon 8 Elite may throttle under sustained heavy loads compared to non-Galaxy versions.
Phone Appearance
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
Where Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#8
Highest Optical Zoom
🥉#3
Largest Screen
#7
Smallest Screen
#57
Lightest
#52
Thinnest
#31
Fastest Charging
#41
Highest Screen Ratio
🥇#1
Cheapest
#54
Camera Rate
#21
