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I’ve been using the S25 Ultra for a few weeks now, and it’s easily the best phone I’ve ever owned. Samsung absolutely nailed it this year.
The display is stunning — bright, super crisp, and buttery smooth with its adaptive refresh rate. Whether I’m watching HDR content or just scrolling through apps, it feels premium at every level. Battery life is surprisingly efficient for such a powerhouse. I’m getting well over a day on moderate to heavy use without babying it.
The camera system is next-level. The improved low-light performance and the periscope zoom are genuinely impressive. I’ve gotten shots that rival my mirrorless camera — especially portrait mode and 10x zoom clarity. Samsung’s AI photo enhancements are smarter now too, adding polish without overprocessing.
Performance-wise, the S25 Ultra is a beast. The new chip handles everything I throw at it — gaming, multitasking, video editing — with zero hiccups. And it stays cool, which is rare on phones with this much muscle.
Also, the small things add up: S Pen integration is more seamless, the build quality feels elite, and One UI 7 finally feels as smooth and intuitive as it should. It’s a productivity and media monster in your pocket.
If you want a phone that does everything and does it ridiculously well, the S25 Ultra is it. Pricey? Sure. But it earns every dollar.