Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraBlue
Samsung · Released February 7, 2025

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Most of the S26 Ultra for far less: Snapdragon 8 Elite, S Pen, 200MP and 5x cameras, and seven years of updates

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8.6/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you find it at a deep discount: you get the Snapdragon 8 Elite, S Pen, 200MP main and 50MP 5x telephoto cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery, with updates into 2032. Pay more for the S26 Ultra only if you want the Privacy Display and 60W charging (the S25 Ultra tops out at 45W). Skip both if you don't use the S Pen or long zoom; a 6.9-inch, 218 g phone is a lot to carry.

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Key specs
Modules
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Wired charging
45
Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
2600 nits peak
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Size
6.9" (175 mm)
Resolution
1440x3120
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
2600 nits
HDR
HDR10
Performance
Processor
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256GB
OS
Android 15
Audio
Bluetooth
5.4
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
Body
Weight
7.7 oz (218 g)
Dimensions
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
IP rating
IP68
Colors
Blue, Silver
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.9" (175 mm) · 120 HzDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X · HDR10
ChipsetQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)12 GB RAM · Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Main camera200 + 10 + 50 + 50 MP10 MP · f/2.4 · 67mm · telephoto · 3x zoom · OIS · PDAF
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/2.2 · 26mm · wide · PDAF
RAM / storage12 GB · 256GBAndroid 15
Battery5,000 mAh45W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you find it at a deep discount: you get the Snapdragon 8 Elite, S Pen, 200MP main and 50MP 5x telephoto cameras and a 5,000 mAh battery, with updates into 2032. Pay more for the S26 Ultra only if you want the Privacy Display and 60W charging (the S25 Ultra tops out at 45W). Skip both if you don't use the S Pen or long zoom; a 6.9-inch, 218 g phone is a lot to carry.

Best for

Buyers who want a mature Ultra feature set without paying the newest Ultra premium.

Not for

People who dislike large phones or do not use S-Pen / high zoom.

Main strengthLasted 17 h 14 min in one test
Main weaknessS Pen lost its Bluetooth remote features
Reasons to buy
Lasted 17 h 14 min in one test
Snapdragon 8 Elite was among the fastest phones at launch
Versatile 200MP, 50MP 5x and 50MP ultrawide cameras
Anti-reflective screen rated among the best on any phone
Reasons to avoid
S Pen lost its Bluetooth remote features
No built-in Qi2 magnets
Some AI features hit or miss
Measured view8.6/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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CNET9.2/10
Article · Full reviewGalaxy S25 Ultra Review: Greatest Phone Screen Ever, but Let’s Not Talk About the AIPatrick Holland · Nov 2025

Praises the best phone display the reviewer has seen, while downplaying the AI pitch.

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The Verge8/10
Article · Full reviewThe Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra isn’t so ‘ultra’ anymoreAllison Johnson · Feb 2025

Argues the Ultra has lost some of what made it special.

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Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: My pros and consMark Spoonauer · Jan 2025

Calls it a top Android flagship that could tempt iPhone owners.

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iPhone 16 Pro
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Display
6.9"6.3"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)A18 Pro
Battery
50003582
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
This deviceGalaxy S25 Ultra
VS
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
AlternativeSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Display
6.9"6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Battery
50005000
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
This deviceGalaxy S25 Ultra
VS
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
AlternativeXiaomi 17 Pro Max
Display
6.9"6.9"
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Battery
50007500
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Product data

Full specifications

151 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
AMOLED
Peak brightness
2600 nits peak
Pixel density
500 ppi
HDR
HDR10+
Color depth
16 million colours

Performance

CPU
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
CPU clock
4.47 GHz

Memory

Card slot
Not supported

Main camera

Modules
  • 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
  • 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Setup
Quad camera
Sensor size
1/1.3"
Pixel size
0.6 µm
Aperture
f/1.7
Field of view
85°
Stabilization
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Optical zoom
3x optical zoom50 MP
Digital zoom
100x
Flash
LED
Autofocus
✓
Video
8K
24 / 30 fps
4K
30 / 60 / 120 fps
1080p
30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
10-bit HDR
HDR
HDR10+
Audio
Stereo recording
Features
gyro-EIS
Slow motion
240fps in FHD, 120fps in UHD
Night mode
✓
Portrait mode
✓
Panorama
✓
Slow-motion mode
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Aperture
2.2
Sensor size
1/3.2"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Field of view
80°

Sound

Headphone port
USB Type-C
Audio formats
  • 3GA
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • APE
  • AWB
  • DFF
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • IMY
  • M4A
  • Mid
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • MXMF
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • OTA
  • RTTTL
  • RTX
  • WAV
  • XMF

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45
Wireless charging
15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)4.5W reverse wireless
Cycle life
2000
Removable
✕
Charger in box
✕

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
3G
UMTS, WCDMA
4G
LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standard
Sub6 FDD, Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
3G bands
850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands
  • 700
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1500
  • 1800
  • 1900
  • 2100
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 2600 MHz
5G bands
  • 700
  • 800
  • 850
  • 900
  • 1500
  • 1800
  • 1900
  • 2100
  • 2300
  • 2500
  • 2600
  • 3500
  • 3700 MHz
5G speed
4.66 Gbit/s
4G speed
2000 Mbit/s
SIM
NanoSIM + eSIM

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
  • tri-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Positioning
  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
  • QZSS
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 3.2
  • DisplayPort 1.2
  • OTG
USB version
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Wi-Fi Direct
✓

Sensors & Security

Fingerprint reader
✓
Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓

Body

Dimensions
6.41 in (16.3 cm)
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68
Colors
  • Blue
  • Silver
Repairability
C

Launch & Software

Released
February 7, 2025
Operating system
Android 15
UI
One UI 7.0
Price
$669.99

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
2207809
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