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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - user opinions and reviews
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Noir33, 1 hour agoSo disappointed about the battery size they could staffed a 6k battery but cheap greed Samsung... moreAbsolutely.
Battery size matters more than thinness. Everyone says it yet Samsung refuses to listen.
It's 2025. The S25 battery is only 1800 mAh larger than that of the Note 3 from 2013. It needs to be more.
Just add 2 mm of thickness and it would easily fit that 6000 mAh battery!
At least, we are out of the 32 GB base memory days! Remember the S7 from 2016? 32 GB base memory. Even with MicroSD, 32 GB simply don't cut the mustard. Samsung finally realized that in 2016 and raised the base memory to 64 GB. Finally.
- Noir33
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So disappointed about the battery size they could staffed a 6k battery but cheap greed Samsung expected dickmove as always
- Johnweyn
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Jack, 9 hours agoAnyone knows how's the grip feels on this phone without case? This boxy form with flat ed... moreIt's just the same as the s24 ultra
- Spoonie
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Phone is too big. I have a S24 Ultra that I stopped using because it was too large and uncomfortable to hold. This phone is even larger than the S24 Ultra. I love flagship phones but these phones are just too big. So it's either Apple or the Google Pixel 9 Pro for me. I went with the Pixel. I just wish that Samsung would make a flagship phone in a smaller form factor.
- Eyaddy
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I don't really the S25 series selling as much as the S24 series
The S25 ultra's pen lost Bluetooth so this phone lost what made stand out in the phone market
S25 and S25+ are just copy-paste of last year with this year's snapdragon processor (that's a good move but not enough to convince people to buy these phones)
- Scorpion man
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Great phone only complain i wish it had 6000mah battery. Still i will probably buy one
- Anonymous
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Only 2 mm thicker and it could easily fit a 6000 mAh battery with over 50 W charging.
Come on, Samsung.
- MiksuMasterJBL
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I don't have money to buy a real camera.
Phones are cheaper and now I know which brand has the best cameras.
Vivo flagships.
Vivo X100 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro use normal image processing in bright places.
Vivo X100 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro use AI image processing in darker places and big zooms only.
I prefer normal image processing and in Pro mode, Vivo X100 Ultra and Vivo X200 Pro use 0 AI image processing, even in dark places, but sadly 200MP mode doesn't work in Pro mode.
Samsung Galaxy S24/ S25 Ultra uses AI image processing 24/7.
You can't turn it off, even with the minimum settings on.
It still uses post processing, no matter what.
I own Vivo X100 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Vivo X100 Ultra is a clear winner.
Vivo X200 Ultra will win again, just like Vivo X100 Ultra did.
I will buy Vivo X200 Ultra, of course.
I am talking about the main sensor and the Periscope Telephoto sensor and in high resolution mode.
I love normal image processing big pixels.
AI image processing looks like a chalkboard painting and AI image processing deletes small details like hair and knuckles.
Normal image processing doesn't delete details at all.
I know I don't own a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but do you really think Samsung would change their camera image processing?
No, they don't.
They are all about AI!!!!
At least some brands use normal image processing still.
Sadly AI image processing and normal image processing is automatic in Vivo X100 Ultra, but I take bright 200MP photos anyway, so it's not a problem.
I take 200MP 85mm sensor landscape photos.
I love ~3X zoom for landscape photography.
Hopefully no typos.
I am done editing.
- JamesSte
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I decided to order myself one, I loved that they smoothed out the corners so if doesn't dig into your hand like it did.
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- Anonymous
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Fact, 25 Jan 2025Promising 7 years of software support to increase the overall sales across the globe... one fi... moreYou may want to look up cobenfy.......
- Anonymous
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Anonymous, 8 hours agoN∆N0Rxview AnTuTu Samsung S25 Ultra 2.2 million Honor Magic 7 Pro 2.6 million Real Gizmoch... moreFrom this data, it can be seen that the iPhone is still best in chipset, Samsung is again disappointing, Average phone with Snapdragon 8 gen elite 2.5-3 million but Samsung S25 Ultra 2.2 million.
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Anonymous, 9 hours agoSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra:
Dimensions: 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm, weight 232-233 g.
Build: Gori... moreN∆N0Rxview AnTuTu
Samsung S25 Ultra 2.2 million
Honor Magic 7 Pro 2.6 million
Real Gizmochina 1.382.000
Apple 18 Pro 1.680.000
- Archeoptyrex
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no slot for sdcard
no irblaster
only 5x optical zoom, s22 ultra do better with 10 optical zoom
samsung and iphone no upgrade even in look the same..
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra:
Dimensions: 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm, weight 232-233 g.
Build: Gorilla Armor (front & back), titanium grade 2.
Display: 6.8 inches, 88.5% screen-to-body ratio.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm), GPU Adreno 750.
Ultrawide Camera: 12 MP (f/2.2, 120°).
OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1.1.
Wireless Charging: 15W (Qi).
Colours: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange.
Price: $719.98 CAD / ₹100,000.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra:
Dimensions: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, weight 218 g.
Build: Gorilla Armor 2 (front & back), titanium grade 5.
Display: 6.9 inches, 92.5% screen-to-body ratio.
Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm), GPU Adreno 830.
Ultrawide Camera: 50 MP (f/1.9, 120°).
OS: Android 15, One UI 7.
Wireless Charging: 25W (Qi2).
Colours: Titanium Silver Blue, Black, White Silver, Gray, Jade Green, Jet Black, Pink Gold.
Price: $1,299.99 CAD / ₹129,999.
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- Jack
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Anyone knows how's the grip feels on this phone without case? This boxy form with flat edge all around reminds me of my iPhone 14 pro max which really uncomfortable to grip (I ended up giving that phone to my niece). I enjoy S24 Ultra grip in my hand when I tried it on the store even though it's kinda heavy. So, I would love to know how this one feels on hand without case since it's different than S24 Ultra.
- Anonymous
- Kxe
MiksuMasterJBL, 19 hours agoWhat about security updates and other updates? I have gotten 0 updates in 1 full year!!! I... moreBought a new phone for $1850, just because have Snapdragon 8 gen Elite score Antutu 3.000.000 is Fake (Inflation) reality is 1.650.000 I checked based on the speed of opening the application and the fps generated by third-party applications.
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Bennis, 11 hours agoIt has 45W wired charging and 25W wireless charging.Are you sure because why normal and plus S25 have 15w
Somebody have to wireless charging speed test
- Sachin
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MiksuMasterJBL, 19 hours agoWhat about security updates and other updates? I have gotten 0 updates in 1 full year!!! I... moreThis is absolutely the truth and I feel the same way.
- Bennis
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25w or 15w wireless , 11 hours agoIs GSMARENA sure that's S25 Ultra have 25w wireless charging other sources say 15w wirele... moreIt has 45W wired charging and 25W wireless charging.
- 25w or 15w wireless
- XMr
Is GSMARENA sure that's S25 Ultra have 25w wireless charging other sources say 15w wireless charging
I very confused
- Bennis
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If the stylus no longer has bluetooth can it still be used with a tablet? Or is bluetooth connection with a tablet not even needed?
- Anonymous
- D3w
Benefits you get from the Samsung S25 Ultra
No battery capacity of 6000 mAh with silicone carbon technology
Selfie camera still 12 MP
Telephoto camera 3x still 10 MP
No 16 GB RAM varian
Air gesture in S-Pen is gone
No improvement in battery charging
No Accesories magnet wireless or charger or anything
update ai s22u gen 3
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aaronwt, 15 hours agoAFAIK it is Samsung. I am on a prepaid cell service, USMobile. And can use the Verizon, TMobil... moreOr maybe your carrier is doing their Job.
From Samsung's own website:
"Updates for unlocked firmware and locked firmware goes to your carrier. Your carrier determines when to post the update to their update servers. Your phone reads the update server settings from your carrier's SIM card when the SIM card is inserted. It looks at that server for all updates."
Or what does this mean exactly????
- aaronwt
- sb2
MiksuMasterJBL, 15 hours agoIs it your carrier or Samsung who gives you the updates? I believe forums and Samsung more. ... moreAFAIK it is Samsung. I am on a prepaid cell service, USMobile. And can use the Verizon, TMobile, and ATT networks, here in the US. No matter what network I use, I still get my updates every month. No idea for sure though. I just know I get my updates quickly, no matter which network I am using.
aaronwt, 16 hours agoI get at least one security update a month. On my unlocked S24 Ultra. My last update was on Ja... moreIs it your carrier or Samsung who gives you the updates?
I believe forums and Samsung more.
My carrier is full of lies.
Finland was supposed to be Number 1 in tech stuff??!!
Liars!!!!!
My carrier is Elisa.
Should I try the other carriers too???
But it's expensive!!!!
From Samsung's own website:
"Updates for unlocked firmware and locked firmware goes to your carrier. Your carrier determines when to post the update to their update servers. Your phone reads the update server settings from your carrier's SIM card when the SIM card is inserted. It looks at that server for all updates."
Or what does this mean exactly????
- aaronwt
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Fact, 25 Jan 2025Promising 7 years of software support to increase the overall sales across the globe... one fi... moreI've been using cell phones for thirty one years now. In all that time, the only issue I have ever run into was a microphone that became intermittent, on one cell phone. And that was years ago, when I used refurbished cell phones. Any device, no matter the cost or manufacturer can have issues. This is nothinng new. There will always be a certain percentage of devices that have issues. No matter who makes them.
- aaronwt
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MiksuMasterJBL, 19 hours agoWhat about security updates and other updates?
I have gotten 0 updates in 1 full year!!!
I... moreI get at least one security update a month. On my unlocked S24 Ultra. My last update was on January 13th. Something is wrong if you are not receiving security updates.
EDIT: I just checked and I have another update on my S24 Ultra.. Today January 25th. And it is installing right now. This has been the norm with all my unlocked Galaxy S phones over the years. One or two or more updates every month.
And I expect my S25 Ultra will be the same way.
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dananhs, 23 hours agoThere isn't an official a15/one ui 7 update for s24u, use google before going full schizoWhat about security updates and other updates?
I have gotten 0 updates in 1 full year!!!
I am STUCK at Android 14 and One UI 6.1.
Wasn't there supposed to be One UI 6.1.1???
I have an unlocked phone, because I wanted a fully empty phone.
If I don't get Android 15, when it's released, then I am done with Samsung phones.
My Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB version was 1850€.
Very expensive and I have still not gotten updates.
WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!
My Vivo X100 Ultra 1TB version is cheaper, has better cameras and gets updates without any difficulty.
- Anonymous
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alexxgoc, 25 Jan 2025Not buying S25 Ultra as nothing much new. Everything is the same. It is gonna be a failure. Sa... moreanything failure is your negative mindset not appreciating things that exist.
- Anonymous
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MiksuMasterJBL, 23 hours agoI know I am not alone here. I can't update my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and now I have ... moreStop complaining and be patient gods sake, it takes time before its released in march.
- Anonymous
- JG5
I think Samsung use a memory type ZUFS 4.0 (Zoned Universal Flash Storage)
This is a more advanced type of standard UFS 4.0 memory.
- Anonymous
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dananhs, 23 hours agoThere isn't an official a15/one ui 7 update for s24u, use google before going full schizoPeople here are so addicted to OS updates that more or less are not your top priority in using them. Whether this year, next year, 7 years from now, all OS updates are almost the same. What's wrong with the craziest samsung community . Minimum Android 11 to get the same Playstore. Fear of trivial, meaningless anger causes the ability to think to decrease.
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vega, 23 Jan 2025I think Samsung has become like Apple, no change since the s22 ultra apart from the processor :dIt's a bit of a strech saying that. Maybe you can say Samsung's phone are stuck at S23U, because this phone was a huge upgrade over S22U in the most important areas: cameras (S23U got a better wide and selfie), battery (S22U battery was horrible) and performance, which in turn was also a huge uprade over S21U and S20U.
- Sasa time
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Bad stylus options as no Bluetooth integration or air action
Disappointing charging speed compared with other mobile manufacturers even with midrange devices that exceed 100 watt
The same 5000mA battery without any improvement in its capacity
A very disappointing device. I will not buy it
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MiksuMasterJBL, 23 hours agoI know I am not alone here. I can't update my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and now I have ... moreThere isn't an official a15/one ui 7 update for s24u, use google before going full schizo
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MiksuMasterJBL, 23 hours agoI know I am not alone here. I can't update my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and now I have ... moreAndroid 15 for galaxy S24 Ultra is not available yet...
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- Anonymous
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a beautiful product, no doubt about it however, in my case there appears to be very little
merit in moving up from the Sansung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
What's left us completely gobsmacked was Samsungs removal of bluetooth from the S-pen.
Please dont tell us that's a good step moving forward
I reckon that alone will p*** off many loyal customers.
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