Huge glass and metal slab packs super-fast chip, long battery life and unrivalled camera zoom, but its AI features are overhyped
The Ultra is Samsung’s largest and greatest phone and is packed to the gills with the very latest technology, which means more artificial intelligence than ever before.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is at the front of the line of a new wave of Android phones that promise to basically do everything for you. It combines Google’s advanced AI assistance with numerous Samsung tools for writing, drawing, photography and chatting.
Main screen: 6.9in QHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2X (500ppi) 120Hz
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 256, 512GB or 1TB
Operating system: One UI 7 (Android 15)
Camera: 200MP + 50MP 0.6x + 10MP 3x + 50MP 5x; 12MP front-facing
Connectivity: 5G, USB-C, wifi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, UWB and GNSS
Water resistance: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins)
Dimensions: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm
Weight: 218g
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