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Introduction
The world’s top remote shooter is no more, but the best Galaxy is back! Leading the latest series, the Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces several enhancements in design, performance, camera technology, and AI capabilities. However, one major omission is the Bluetooth connectivity for the beloved S-Pen.
Samsung has perfected the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s design, now featuring a flat frame with rounded corners for improved aesthetics and handling. The front is even more durable, thanks to second-generation Gorilla Glass Armor and a grade 5 titanium frame.
Despite being thinner, narrower, and lighter than the S24 Ultra, the S25 Ultra boasts a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 1440p resolution, achieved by reducing bezel size.
At the heart of the S25 Ultra is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, offering a significant performance boost. This “for Galaxy” edition comes with an enhanced CPU, thanks to Samsung’s ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm.
The camera setup remains mostly unchanged from the S24 Ultra, except for the ultrawide sensor, which has been upgraded to 50MP with an f/1.9 aperture and autofocus. The 200MP primary sensor, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x telephoto, and 12MP selfie camera all retain their previous hardware. Samsung instead focuses on leveraging AI and the new chipset’s ISP to enhance overall photo and video quality.
Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging and Qi2 wireless charging for added convenience.
While the S-Pen remains, it no longer supports Bluetooth, meaning users lose features like air actions and remote camera shutter control—a decision that might not sit well with fans.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Specs at a Glance
- Body: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm, 218g; Glass front (Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Victus 2), Titanium frame (grade 5); IP68 water & dust resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 min); Stylus included.
- Display: 6.9” Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits peak brightness, 1440x3120px resolution, 19.5:9 ratio, 498ppi; Always-on display.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) – Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M); Adreno 830 GPU.
- Memory Variants: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; UFS 4.0 storage.
- Software: Android 15 with One UI 7, up to 7 major Android upgrades.
- Rear Cameras:
- 200MP main sensor, OIS & PDAF.
- 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)
- 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom)
- 50MP ultrawide Super Steady video.
- Front Camera: 12MP
- Video Recording:
- Rear: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound, gyro-EIS.
- Front: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
- Battery & Charging: 5,000mAh, 45W wired fast charging (65% in 30 min), 25W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC.
- Extras: Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX & Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB), Circle to Search.
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Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces incremental upgrades rather than groundbreaking changes compared to the S24 Ultra. Samsung seems to be shifting focus towards software and AI-driven enhancements rather than major hardware advancements.
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