[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a testament to refinement, pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can be. While the design is an evolution of its predecessor, the subtle changes, like the slightly more rounded corners and the stunningly thin bezels around the 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, make it feel incredibly premium. The titanium frame and Gorilla Armor 2 glass provide a sense of durability that’s second to none. Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor is a powerhouse. But the real star is Galaxy AI, which is now deeply integrated into the core experience. This isn't just about simple tricks; the on-device generative AI is lightning-fast, summarizing articles in real-time, drafting entire emails in your chosen tone, and even creating stunning images from a simple text prompt. It feels less like a feature and more like a proactive assistant, learning your habits to streamline your daily tasks in a way that feels genuinely helpful and intuitive. The camera system is where the S25 Ultra truly shines. The 200MP main sensor captures breathtaking detail, and the upgraded 50MP ultrawide lens is a significant improvement. The dual telephoto lenses, a 10MP 3x and a 50MP 5x periscope, offer incredible versatility and are further enhanced by AI for cleaner zoom shots. Battery life from the 5,000 mAh cell is excellent, easily lasting a full day of heavy use, and the 45W fast charging gets you back in the action quickly. Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a long time Galaxy Note user, finally being able to find a replacement in the extended Galaxy family -- was a god-send. From keeping features like the S-pen, as well as the similar overall screen size, to the familiar S-pen gestures -- I ended up not even noticing all the additions that came with the model as well.
I'm mostly unfamiliar with Galaxy AI, however, using the tool to search photos(and screenshots!) has been amazing. When it comes to isolating information or trying to grab a tracking number from a screenshot, the ai-based search is phenomenal.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seems to be about the same as the s twenty two ultra, just more storage and the screen is exactly the same size.Maybe a better camera, but not really
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Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, September 19, 2025
Hello Leachco, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. We know upgrading to a new device can come with a bit of a learning curve as you discover the ways the software has been enhanced and updated. We have provided a link to the manual for your device to help you with your discovery of all of the amazing enhancements including Galaxy AI. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to offer additional assistance if any questions come up as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am enjoying my S25 Ultra. I upgraded from the Note 20 and couldn't be happier. It's easy to use, has more space than I need and its fast. I have no complaints about this phone.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung has yet to disappoint. This model was purchased just over a year ago and still working as good as the day I purchased. Updates have implemented Galaxy AI and I am loving it....just making life easier...I keep finding new features regularly....thanks Samsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI photo editing is awesome. I always keep a samsung galaxy and this one is just as good as all of my other. Samsung products.