It has been a year since the last flagship product by one of the world’s best mobile phone manufacturers, Samsung Mobile. last year, they gave us the Samsung S24 which came with advanced features like AI. I thought there were no more improvements left to be done but we were surprised when we received the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. lets dive in.
A Powerful and Polished Daily Driver
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a phone intended for the modern user, with a compelling blend of power, adaptability, and intelligent software. Having taken the phone through rigorous use for two weeks, it’s clear that this is a great everyday driver and a feature-packed phone.
A clear evolution of its predecessor, the Samsung S24 Ultra, and not a revolution, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is not concerned with sweeping hardware advances, but instead leans heavily into software, Galaxy AI, for instance. Sure, this transition might feel familiar at first glance, yet the S25 Ultra ranks as a refined daily driver that melds performant hardware with fresh software adeptly.
Camera Performance: Versatility and Creative Potential
The S25 Ultra comes with a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 10MP telephoto lens with OIS and 3X optical zoom, a 50MP periscope telephoto with OIS with 5X optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide that supports Super Steady Video. Video capture is capped a 8K 30fps while the 12MP selfie camera can shoot up to 4K 60fps video.
The S25 Ultra’s camera system offers plenty of room for creative possibility. That it takes well-detailed photos in bright conditions is not open to debate, and its multiple lenses offer every type of shooting style. It can be a bit tricky to shoot in dark locations, but the results are usually fantastic.
Ranging from clear-cut RAW photos to being able to play with log video mode, the S25 Ultra lets you stretch the very limits of the phone’s photographic stylings.
Generative Edit feature is included in the gallery to help you add or remove people or objects and their shadows as well. You can also sketch on your photos.
Software-Centric Innovation: Galaxy AI and One UI at the Forefront
The S25 Ultra ships with One UI 7 and Android 15 and is set to get up to 7 major Android upgrades. The phone has additional AI capabilities thanks to Galaxy AI and access to Gemini which gives it a powerful edge in terms of productivity and streamlining your day-to-day. It’s responsiveness and customizable options make the whole experience feel polished and refined.
Galaxy AI integration enriches the user experience with intelligent language suggestions and convenient features such as Circle to Search. It is then slowly paired with One UI which boasts an intuitive interface that makes it feel even more usable. The “Now Brief” feature learns your habits and pushes instances of valuable information at relevant times, which is much more than a novelty. The S25 Ultra may not have radical hardware changes, but the software-oriented enhancements make it a true intellectual companion.
Reliable Performance: A Daily Driver for Demanding Lifestyles
Otherwise, unboxing the titanium silver blue S25 Ultra feels every bit as luxurious as you would expect, but that doesn’t exactly shout “innovation.” However, its reliability does become quickly evident. Battery life boasts an easy six hours of screen-on time — more than enough for a full day of scrolling through social media and managing emails. Also packed with 512GB of onboard storage, the S25 Ultra has no problem managing what needs to get done coupled with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 12GB of RAM. Its AMOLED QHD+ display features a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2600 units of brightness which provides a stunning visual experience, even under direct sunlight when you’re out and about.
The IP68 water and dust resistance rating offered peace of mind, while the powerful speakers delivered immersive audio when consuming multimedia content.
Design and Ergonomics: A Premium Feel with Minor Considerations
The S25 Ultra feels premium due to its good design and comfortable grip. That’s not to say that concerns around ergonomics don’t continue, the phone is, after all, unwieldy without a case of some sort, but the embracing of one-handed mode, complemented with the clean interface offered through the use of a third-party app like “Home Up,” makes this use case much easier than it was with the old form factor.
Conclusion and Final Verdict: A Powerful and Intelligent Evolution
Although the hardware has held up for generations, it feels polished and loaded. Galaxy AI’s infusion enhances the user experience, and coupled with the device’s reliable performance and versatile camera system, it proves to be a compelling choice for modern users.
Overall, the S25 Ultra is a solid and smart device and one of the best daily drivers. It may not provide the seismic hardware jump some were hoping for, but the level of finesse in software and the robust performance make it a standout companion.
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