Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s latest AI-flagship phone, launching in the first months of 2025. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a massive 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED 2K display, Galaxy AI features, and a large rear camera setup.
Design & Display
- Display: 6.9″ LTPO AMOLED 2X, 1440×3120 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate. 2,600 nits peak brightness, anti-reflective coating—visible even in bright environments.
- Body: The bezels are very small, and the fast RAM doesn’t seem to be a good match. The weight is reported to be 218g.
- Pros: Bright HDR display, low glare in bright light, minor imperfections are minimal.
- Cons: The large screen makes it difficult to hold in one hand—on the other hand, it lacks portability.
Performance & RAM
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (Galaxy Series optimized), 3 nm ultra-efficient CPU cores—high performance & low thermal throttling.
- RAM/Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 storage variants available.
- Features: Very capable for smooth multitasking, high-graphics gaming, heavy video rendering, and live AI translation.
- Pros: Absolutely premium performance.
- Cons: High-speed charging (45W wired) is available, but some smaller models and wireless charging (15W Qi2) may be slower.
Camera & Photo Performance
Rear Cameras:
200MP main ISOCELL sensor
50MP Ultra-wide (also macro capable)
10MP 3× optical telephoto
50MP 5× periscope telephoto
12MP selfie front camera
Camera features:
- Ultra-detailed clear images.
- AI low-light enhancement, improved HDR, and macro shooting via Ultra-wide lens.
- Galaxy AI photo edit tools, background removal, real-time translation camera mode, and call-summary overlay features.
- Pros: Works like a DSLR in a single device; zoom range is also high.
- Cons: Ultra-wide lens exposure in high-contrast environments is not always perfect; periscope optics add weight.
Battery & Charging
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with optimized power usage thanks to the LTPO display and efficient CPU.
- Charging: 45W wired, 15W Qi2 wireless, and reverse wireless charging is a bit lacking in some ways.
- Pros: Good endurance—lasts a day with moderate use.
- Cons: No extremely fast charging like the competitive 60W+ or 100W charging.
Galaxy AI & Productivity
- New Galaxy AI features: Call summary, cross-app image creation, language translation overlay, and S Pen support dropped without Bluetooth support, but the base S Pen is still available for sketches, notes, and edits.
- Software updates: 7 years of OS and security updates are guaranteed, making it future-proof.
- Pros: AI-driven productivity tools deeply integrated; best choice for Samsung ecosystem users.
- Cons: No remote-controlling functions due to lack of S Pen Bluetooth.
User Experience
- Partial Rating Note
- Screen 9.5/10 HDR, brightness excellent and glare-free
- Performance: 9.7/10 Snapdragon Elite combination
- Camera & AI 9.6/10 zoom range, photo processing, Macro feature
- Battery & Charging 8.8/10: good endurance but charging medium
- Software Updates: 9.8/10 7‑year support
- Productivity: 9.4/10 Galaxy AI, S Pen usage
Startup: smooth, lag-free. App-switching is a breeze; 7 years of support is future-proof.
✅ Who is it for?
- Creative professionals (photographers, video editors)—DSLR-like camera, AI editing tools
- Business/productivity users – note-taking with S Pen, call summary features
- Long-term buyers—software updates up to 7 years.
Who is it not for?
- Smallhand users—6.9″screen is less portable.
- Fast charging buffs – slower than 100W chargers.
- Budget shoppers – ₹1‑1.3 lakh price point.
Overall
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the flagship Android experience of the year. Galaxy AI, elite display, AI-enhanced camera, and long software support—all in one package. It is considered a complete package, among other devices.
Generation & Opinion
It has been considered the year’s best flagship by review sources such as Tom’s Guide, India Today, and TechRadar.
As Tom's Guide scientifically says:
> “the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most well‑rounded flagship we’ve tested yet”
TechRadar Australia:
> “Galaxy S25 Ultra continues to lead as the best camera phone with a revamped design and powerful photographic tools”
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