Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Lighter than previous models ; Anti-reflective screen looks amazing ; New wide-angle camera takes great photos ; Powerhouse processor ; Long software update commitment ; One UI 7 is the best version yet

No Bluetooth on the S Pen ; Galaxy AI features have limited appeal ; Main camera disappoints ; Qi2 wireless charging not built in

“The Galaxy S25 Ultra is all the flagship powerhouse smartphone you'll need for years to come.”

The ever-evolving design looks nice and premium; handling is improved.

'Basic' IP68 rating - other Androids get IP69, iPhones can go deeper.

Ultimately, the Galaxy S25 Ultra remains the go-to choice for a feature-packed Android handset that delivers stylus support and all-around goodness. But what happened to all-around greatness?

Class-leading performance ; Powerful AI features ; Excellent cameras ; Sharp, anti-reflective screen ; Better ergonomics than previous Ultras ; Long software support window

Expensive ; Less S Pen functionality than previous generation

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the ultimate Android handset with top-of-the-line power, terrific cameras, a built-in stylus, and the most innovative AI features we've seen in a phone to date.

Improved comfort in the design ; Excellent AI features ; Fantastic hardware components ; Great cameras

Samsung's "Nightography" (Night Photography) needs a lot of work ; Decreased functionality in the S Pen ; Dated design

low-glare and bright LTPO display;long battery runtimes;updates for 7 years;UWB, Auracast and fast WLAN;IP68 certified;integrated S Pen;versatile camera setup

missing audio codecs for Bluetooth;S Pen without Bluetooth;small, old sensor for the 3x zoom;PWM dimming only at 480 Hz

On the hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra doesn't really offer many new features—let alone groundbreaking innovations—with its Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and improved ultra-wide-angle lens. However, its overall package is still very...