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It's another year of refinements for Samsung with the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post.
Log in or register now.. The hardware remains great, but the company hasn't given much of a reason to upgrade, unless you're interested in personalized AI features. I've gone hands-on with all three phone, and have some thoughts.
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The Ultra lineup has always looked and felt like a phablet. It's a large phone with a lot of power under the hood. That doesn't change this year, but Samsung shaved off some weight and flattened out the device's edges to make it much easier to hold.
Compared to the S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, is 15 grams lighter than its predecessor. It's still a heavy device, weighing 218g, but every little bit helps.
The flat sides match what we've seen on the smaller Galaxy flagships, and I absolutely love them. You can describe the new look as boxy, but the squared-off design with rounded corners is easy to hold and complements the flat display. The change definitely helps the large phone feel more compact.
Powering everything is the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 12GB of RAM. Unlike previous Galaxy-branded Qualcomm chips, Samsung claims they have tweaked and customized the processor to handle all of the Galaxy S25 Ultra's AI features, cameras, and ProVisual Engine. While I couldn't put the 3nm chip through its paces during my brief hands-on time, I don't doubt that this flagship will chew through anything you throw at it.
I'm thankful that Samsung could make these magnetic accessories work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra—especially as they caused You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.—but the lack of built-in support is a bit of a bummer for those who prefer to use their phone without a case. Apple has made MagSafe work since 2020, but Samsung still can't figure out Qi2 in 2025.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available for pre-order starting at $1,299.99 with 256GB of storage. There are also 512GB and 1TB options available. You have the choice of Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Black color options. There are also Samsung-exclusive colors including Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Jadegreen. Devices should begin shipping on February 7, 2025.
FROM: HOWTOGEEK.COM
S23 ultra owner here, wala talaga akong reason para mag upgrade sa S25U. Saka na lang ako mag uupgrade paglabas ng S26 or S27.
The Ultra Is the Only Phone Seeing Physical Changes
The Ultra lineup has always looked and felt like a phablet. It's a large phone with a lot of power under the hood. That doesn't change this year, but Samsung shaved off some weight and flattened out the device's edges to make it much easier to hold.
Compared to the S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with its 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, is 15 grams lighter than its predecessor. It's still a heavy device, weighing 218g, but every little bit helps.
The flat sides match what we've seen on the smaller Galaxy flagships, and I absolutely love them. You can describe the new look as boxy, but the squared-off design with rounded corners is easy to hold and complements the flat display. The change definitely helps the large phone feel more compact.
Powering everything is the brand new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 12GB of RAM. Unlike previous Galaxy-branded Qualcomm chips, Samsung claims they have tweaked and customized the processor to handle all of the Galaxy S25 Ultra's AI features, cameras, and ProVisual Engine. While I couldn't put the 3nm chip through its paces during my brief hands-on time, I don't doubt that this flagship will chew through anything you throw at it.
I'm thankful that Samsung could make these magnetic accessories work with the Galaxy S25 Ultra—especially as they caused You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.—but the lack of built-in support is a bit of a bummer for those who prefer to use their phone without a case. Apple has made MagSafe work since 2020, but Samsung still can't figure out Qi2 in 2025.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available for pre-order starting at $1,299.99 with 256GB of storage. There are also 512GB and 1TB options available. You have the choice of Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Black color options. There are also Samsung-exclusive colors including Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Jadegreen. Devices should begin shipping on February 7, 2025.
FROM: HOWTOGEEK.COM
S23 ultra owner here, wala talaga akong reason para mag upgrade sa S25U. Saka na lang ako mag uupgrade paglabas ng S26 or S27.
