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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is positioned for camera zoom and S Pen users at a $1099 editorial reference. Its main advantage should outweigh this documented drawback: Carrier promos can erase the unlocked value story overnight. Samsung's official US page covers 14 listed specification fields; unbadged fields remain reference data.
Buying verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is best suited to camera zoom and S Pen users. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Carrier promos can erase the unlocked value story overnight.
Editorial score
9.1 / 10
Medium source confidence
Reference price
$1,099
Released
Feb 7, 2025
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Sep 9, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 14 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
These links open manufacturer or retailer pages so you can check live availability. Prices on this page are editorial references, not offers. Rankings and scores are not influenced by commercial relationships.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want camera zoom and S Pen users.
- Skip it if confirm charging wattage, exact display resolution, and wireless-connectivity details for the us configuration.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Source-cited display for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
- Documented chipset for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Published main camera for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 200MP wide + 50MP ultra wide + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x
Cons
- Confirm charging wattage, exact display resolution, and wireless-connectivity details for the US configuration
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's $1099 figure is an editorial reference, not a live retailer offer
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has field-level citations for 14 of 24 listed specifications
Key specs
- Display
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- QHD+ class Needs confirmation
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited
- Memory
- 12GB Source cited
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited
- Expandable Storage
- Usually no microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. Medium source confidence; 58% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.
Camera
9.5
Battery
8.7
Display
9.6
Performance
9.5
Software Support
9.4
Value
7.8
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
- Samsung US Galaxy S25 Ultra features and highlights · Samsung · accessed Sep 9, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Main Camera, Battery, Weight, Memory, Storage, Ultra Wide, Telephoto / Zoom, Front Camera, Video Capture, Build, Water Resistance, Operating System
Editorial specification note
Samsung's official US Galaxy S25 Ultra page verifies 14 listed fields as of 2026-09-09, including memory, storage, the complete rear-camera layout, selfie camera, 10-bit HDR video, titanium construction, IP68 resistance, and One UI 7. Unbadged fields remain editorial reference data.
Editorial price note
Samsung US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · 14 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- QHD+ class Needs confirmation
| Display | 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | QHD+ class Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited
- Memory
- 12GB Source cited
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory | 12GB Source cited |
Storage
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited
- Expandable Storage
- Usually no microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Source cited |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | Usually no microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 200MP wide + 50MP ultra wide + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x Source cited
- Ultra Wide
- 50MP ultra wide Source cited
- Telephoto / Zoom
- 50MP 5x telephoto plus 10MP 3x telephoto Source cited
- Front Camera
- 12MP selfie camera Source cited
- Video Capture
- 10-bit HDR video capture Source cited
| Main Camera | 200MP wide + 50MP ultra wide + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x Source cited |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | 50MP ultra wide Source cited |
| Telephoto / Zoom | 50MP 5x telephoto plus 10MP 3x telephoto Source cited |
| Front Camera | 12MP selfie camera Source cited |
| Video Capture | 10-bit HDR video capture Source cited |
Battery
- Battery
- 5000mAh Source cited
- Wired Charging
- 45W wired, wireless charging Needs confirmation
- Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging on many trims Needs confirmation
| Battery | 5000mAh Source cited |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | 45W wired, wireless charging Needs confirmation |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless charging on many trims Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- 218g Source cited
- Dimensions
- Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation
- Build
- Titanium frame with Gorilla Armor 2 on the front Source cited
| Weight | 218g Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation |
| Build | Titanium frame with Gorilla Armor 2 on the front Source cited |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IP68 Source cited
| Water Resistance | IP68 Source cited |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- One UI 7 Source cited
- Update Policy
- Leading multi-year Android support Needs confirmation
| Operating System | One UI 7 Source cited |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | Leading multi-year Android support Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, NFC Needs confirmation
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, NFC Needs confirmation |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Fingerprint and face unlock Needs confirmation
| Biometrics | Fingerprint and face unlock Needs confirmation |
|---|