Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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8th best phone of 2025 (~$1300)

6.9-inch

218g

8.2mm

45W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 92.5% of body.

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Last update: 2025-02-07

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.

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

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

The Best Phone Of 2025: #8

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #3

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #7

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #56

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #51

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #30

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #40

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #1

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #57

GSMCritic Camera Score: 98