During Samsung’s Galaxy S launches, you’ll typically find me swapping out their previous year small model for the newest version of their smallest model. I’m talking about swapping out the non Plus or Ultra models,

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the best Android flagship phones money can buy, but is it enough of an upgrade over the S23 Ultra?

Familiar on the outside, upgraded where it counts. Here are all the differences and key upgrades between Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra

A YouTuber placed the Galaxy S25 Ultra in two major battery tests to check its supposed longevity and charging improvements. One charging test marked swifter charging speeds over the S24 Ultra while a battery drain test displays Samsung's work at extending its life cycle.

Software is another reason why the Pixel 9 Pro XL might be the best Galaxy S25 Ultra alternative. For starters, Google matches Samsung by offering seven years of OS updates and security patches. Nobody else in the industry reaches these heights, although I’m glad to see brands like OnePlus getting close.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with almost the same camera system as its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The only notable upgrade is the switch from a 12MP to a 50MP sensor for the ultrawide. It was the same case with the Galaxy S24 Ultra,

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now official – and very likely the best Android phone you'll get your hands on this year. Prior to its reveal at Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025, I was able to test out the phone at a pre-briefing session for this early first impressions review – with my full verdict to follow next week,

Alongside the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung will also update Galaxy AI. How will this define AI smartphones in 2025 and beyond?

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The S25 Ultra is lighter at 218g compared to the 233g that the S24 Ultra weighs. In addition, the S25 Ultra has a more rounded, flat design when compared to the S24 Ultra. Samsung says that the S25 Ultra is 0.4 mm thinner than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

I prefer the feel of the Galaxy S24 Ultra in my hand to that of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung misunderstood the assignment by making the S25 Ultra's frame flat. Sure, the S24 Ultra’s sharp corners are gone,