Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Everything You Need To Know

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of three devices that launched on January 22, 2025. That is the most powerful smartphone in the series, but it launched alongside the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. The ‘Ultra’ model does stand out with its design, a little, and the S Pen that is a part of the offering. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra does come with thinner bezels than its predecessor, and corners that are not as sharp as they used to be. Samsung did tweak the design a little bit, but not much. With that being said, let’s talk more about the device itself. We’ll give you plenty of information in this article, starting with its specifications.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch WQHD+ (3120 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Armor 2 protection. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). The peak brightness of this panel is 2,600 nits, in case you were wondering. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor fuels the devices. That is a slightly overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is the most powerful processor Qualcomm has to offer at the moment. It’s a 3nm chip.

There are three storage options to choose from

That processor is paired with either 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. You can choose between 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of UFS 4.0 flash storage. The storage is not expandable, by the way. A 5,000mAh battery is a part of the package, and the phone supports 45W wired charging. 15W wireless charging is also supported, as is reverse wireless charging.

Samsung did include stereo speakers here, and the same goes for an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Regular facial scanning is also included, via the front-facing camera. Wi-Fi 7 is supported here, and so is Bluetooth 5.3. Android 15 comes pre-installed with One UI 7. Samsung is promising 7 years of software support for the device. The phone also comes with an IP68 certification, and its frame is made out of titanium. UWB support is also on board.

The ‘Ultra’ comes with an upgraded ultrawide camera

There are four cameras included on the back of the device. A 200-megapixel main camera (f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 1/1.3-inch sensor, 0.6um pixel size) is backed by a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit (f/1.9 aperture, 120-degree FoV). The third camera on the back is a 10-megapixel telephoto unit (3x optical zoom), while the fourth is a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto unit (5x optical zoom). A 12-megapixel selfie camera (f/2.2 aperture lens) is also a part of the package.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra measures 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm, while it weighs 218 grams. The device comes in Titan Black, Titan Gray, Titan Silverblue, and Titan Whitesilver color options. Those are the standard colors. Additional ones will be exclusive via the Samsung Store.

How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cost?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options. The phone’s pricing, at least in the US, starts at $1,299.99. Pre-orders for the phone kick off on January 22, while the device will become available to purchase in stores on February 22. Samsung is also offering 15% off Samsung Care+ to those who pre-order, and there are also some trade-in deals available, of course.

Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

You will be able to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at all of the usual places. That goes for both the carriers and the retailers. If you live in the US, links for the Samsung Store, the most popular retailers, and the biggest carriers in the US have been included below.

– Samsung
– Amazon
– Best Buy
– AT&T
– T-Mobile
– Verizon

What carriers does it work on?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has wide compatibility with the carriers in the US, so you won’t have a problem on that front. The device will work on all three major US carriers without a problem, and their MVNOs too. So, it will work on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, and various MVNOs such as Boost Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, and more.

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra come in?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been announced in four color variants. You’ll be able to choose between Titan Black, Titan Gray, Titan Silverblue, and Titan Whitesilver color variants. These will be the standard colors, widely available. Do note that some additional colors will be available via the Samsung Store. Those ones will be exclusive to the Samsung Store, that is. Those colors are Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Pinkgold.

What new upgrades does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra have over its predecessor and in general?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most powerful smartphone in the series. Even though it’s not massively different compared to its predecessor, there are a number of improvements that Samsung brought to the table. We’ll highlight those improvements and some features of the phone in general. You can check those out below.

Plenty of power under the hood

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. That is essentially the Snapdragon 8 Elite with a higher clock speed. It’s the most powerful chip that Qualcomm has to offer at the moment, and that’s saying a lot, actually.

ProVisual Engine

ProVisual Engine is basically the company’s image processing. Samsung says that it will set “a new standard for mobile photography”. We wonder what kind of an impact will it have on the end results, as most cameras remain unchanged in terms of hardware.

Upgrade ultrawide camera

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally getting an ultrawide camera bump. Samsung is replacing a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with a new 50-megapixel one. That’s also a bump in the sensor size too, so ultrawide photos will hopefully be much improved.

Redesigned One UI 7

As we’ve managed to see already, thanks to leaks, One UI 7 is delivering some design changes to the table. Aside from a refreshed design, One UI 7 also packs in some new features, mostly AI-powered ones.

Improved screen protection

The Galaxy S24 Ultra shipped with the Gorilla Armor on top of its display. That protection from Corning not only offered solid protection for the display but also fought off reflections like a champ. Well, this is a new and improved version, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the first phone to feature it.

Now Brief as your guide

Think of Now Brief as your personal assistant of sorts. It can provide you with plenty of information in the morning, and also throughout the day. Including the weather, your schedule, fitness-related info, and so on… all that via the Now Bar.

The Audio Eraser is here

Have you ever filmed a video in which you have too much background noise, or someone was talking over it? Well, there’s a way to fix that. Samsung now offers its version of Audio Eraser for you to try out.

What cases are available for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Samsung is offering a range of official cases for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. In addition to those, there are already third-party cases available out there, and many more will be coming. Let’s focus on the official ones, though, those available directly from the company and made by Samsung. The available cases are: Standing Grip Case, Rugged Case, Flipsuit Case, Flipsuit Case (Rugged), Silicone Case, Kindsuit Case, Clear Case, Anti-reflecting Film screen protector.

More than half of these cases come in more than one color. The silicone ones are actually available in a range of different colors. The Rugged Case is great if you’re very clumsy and drop your phone frequently, and so is the Standing Grip Case, though it’s fairly different due to the strap on the back. Most people will likely keep it simple with a Silicone Case. Either way, if you’re interested, the purchase link is available below.

Buy a case

Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is very similar to its predecessor, in a number of ways. Yes, it has smaller bezels, yes it looks slightly different, and yes it’s more powerful. It even comes with a new ultrawide camera, which is a nice touch. There are a number of improvements via One UI 7, but most of those are coming to the previous model as well. If you already own the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it may not be a bad idea to stick with it for another year. This is not a huge change compared to that model, though that’s a decision only you can make, of course.