So, it's OK. It doesn't operate the way my N20 Ultra did. It takes 2 or 3 tries to gets to the app or page I'm trying to access. It's a little clunky: different, non-intuative, motions are required to operate it. And, unlike other Samsung phones of the past you cannot customize it to previous use settings. The actual appearance of the S25 is not as good as the N20. The S25 sort of reminds me of my Great Grandma's toaster. Actually, I bought the S25 solely based on the camera quality, which is good, but I'm not sure the camera software is as good as the lens. The images seem a little flat. Very detailed, but flat and dull colors. I told a friend, if he likes his N20 Ultra, don't trade up. Oddly, and unexpectedly, the normal microphone for telephoning, is actually better. Several have commented about the better sound they hear. FINALLY, I intend to use this new S25 as a backup phone and keep using my backup N20 as my main phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Samsung, October 21, 2025
Hey FranklyFrank, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. We know that upgrading to a new device can come with a bit of a learning curve that can be frustrating as you adjust to new gestures and functionality. We have a few great articles to help you with the speed and responsiveness of your device titled "How to adjust refresh rate options on your Galaxy phone or tablet" and "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly". We also have an article to help you with the camera titled "Use camera features on your Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra". We also the complete manual available for your device online to help you best align the settings to your preferences, and discover the full capabilities of your device. Lastly, our team of experts is available if you continue to experience any frustrations, or have questions about your Samsung products. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth