Sometimes, when you make something good for so long, people forget just how great it really is. Over the years, Samsung has taken a lot of heat because of its stagnant approach to its devices, but for the most part, you’re usually getting something pretty solid.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of these products, delivering everything you could want from a solid flagship device. Of course, we’d love to see a captivating new design every single year, the best-in-class cameras, etc. But the reality is that there are limits to what can be done while maintaining a profit. Of course, most consumers probably wouldn’t even notice the difference, to be honest.

It’s even better now

Although the Galaxy S25 Ultra was good when it first launched, it’s gotten even better over time thanks to a variety of software updates. Plus, if you can manage to score the phone below its MSRP, then you’re really getting an absolute gem.

With that said, Samsung is now offering a pretty huge discount, knocking $300 off the original retail price, while also throwing in a free storage upgrade. So, for the time being, you can get a 512GB Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,000.

When it comes to value, you’re saving roughly $420 by purchasing it right now. Naturally, you get a beautiful display, a powerful SoC, along with good cameras. The best part, though, is that you’ll also get longevity with this device.

Samsung has promised to support this device for seven years, which means you’ll see major software updates arrive to the phone until 2032. That part alone will extend the life of the phone for years after it’s been forgotten.


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SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Display type

LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz

Display dimensions

6.9″

Display resolution

3120 x 1440

RAM

12GB

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra leaves the Note-like design behind for the very first time. With flat edges, curved corners, and a massive 6.9-inch display, this is a modern flagship through and through — and yes, that S Pen is still here too.


Storage

256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery

5,000mAh

Charge speed

45W

Charge options

USB-C wired, Qi wireless

Ports

USB-C

Operating System

Android 15 and One UI 7

Front camera

12MP f/2.2

Rear camera

200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide, 10MP f/2.4 telephoto, 50MP f/3.4 telephoto

Cellular connectivity

Sub-6 & mmWave 5G

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7

Connectivity

NFC, UWB

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4

Dimensions

162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Weight

218g

IP Rating

IP68

Colors

Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Silverblue

Stylus

Yes, S Pen

Price

$1,300