Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lands as a solid mid-range smartphone, built around 6.9 in.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
6.9 inSnapdragon 8 Elite120 Hz12 GB5000 mAhAMOLED
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Why we rate it

  • Wi-Fi 7
  • NFC
  • eSIM
  • Above-average base storage
  • No 5g
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins and loses

Scored against the smartphones class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatteryConnectivity266867796383
Display
26
Performance
68
Memory and storage
67
Camera
79
Battery
63
Connectivity
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size6.9 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Resolution3120
Refresh rate120 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Glass Victus 2

Design and build

Weight218 g
Frame materialTitanium

Performance

ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite
Max clock2.4 GHz

Memory and storage

RAM12 GB
Base storage512 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0

Camera

Main camera200 MP
Ultrawide50 MP
Telephoto50 MP
Selfie camera12 MP

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 7Yes
Bluetooth5.4
NFCYes
USBUSB-C
eSIMYes
Dual SIMYes
Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus OnePlus 13 5G

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatteryConnectivity
Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraOnePlus 13 5G
 SamsungSamsung Galaxy S25 UltraThis pageOnePlusOnePlus 13 5G
Overall score57 /100Better56 /100
Size6.9 "6.82 "
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteSnapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage512 GBBetter256 GB
Capacity5000 mAh6000 mAhBetter
Who it's for

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need 5g, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other smartphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Its wi-fi 7 stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the OnePlus 15?

The OnePlus 15 scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.