[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This battery took about 2 weeks to learn my routine and now will last all day for 12-14 hrs of hefty use (tik tok facebook). The cameras are also amazing. We just had a baby and her photos look professional with the assistance of good lock. The AI built in is super helpful and has helped me complete a few house repairs. The processing power is unmatched. This phone will run my games and things with out hesitation where as my z flip 5 would take a long time to load and be laggy. This ultra was an excellent upgrade 5/5 stars.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Phone is good overall for a phone.
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Dominick
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy Ai works pretty good. The rest of the phone could use more new features. Putting all of your eggs in the AI basket is foolish. The battery life has only gotten worse on these phones.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Polished Phone
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Krzyredd
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using the S25 Ultra for over a year now, and I’m genuinely impressed. I upgraded from the S22 and Tmthe first thing I notice is the screen—the anti-reflective coating is a total game-changer. I can use it in direct sunlight without seeing my own reflection, and the colors are stunningly natural. What I love most is how it feels. They finally rounded the corners just enough so it doesn't dig into my palm, and it’s noticeably lighter than previous Ultras. Whether I'm multitasking for work or just scrolling, everything is butter-smooth. It handles 4K video editing like a pro and the battery a full day with juice to spare. The new 50MP Ultrawide lens is a massive jump—macro shots and wide landscapes actually have the detail they deserve now. I’ve also noticed the color processing is much more "real" and less oversaturated than older Samsung phones. I also enjoy the AI feature. Very helpful with picture editing, and researching. I use my phone for everything. I give it 10/10.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
The decline of Samsung
on April 4, 2026
Posted by: Annie
I’m giving the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra one star specifically because of the camera behavior, which is fundamentally broken for anyone who knows how to take a photo.
When I tap to focus on a subject, the phone does not consistently respect that input. It will often switch lenses or refocus at the moment the photo is taken, resulting in a completely different image than the one I composed. This leads to blurry or misfocused photos, even when I’ve clearly selected my subject.
This is not user error, it’s the software overriding deliberate input. A camera should treat focus selection as a command, not a suggestion. I'm sure somebody's patent themselves on the back for this but you shouldn't. It is user hostile.
The aggressive auto lens switching and focus “optimization” actively interfere with both casual and intentional photography. Even point-and-shoot users are affected, because the device can change focus mid-capture.
The only reliable workaround is to use Pro mode or manually lock focus, which defeats the purpose of having an advanced automatic camera system.
This is a design flaw, not a feature. Until Samsung allows users to fully disable automatic lens switching and forces the camera to respect focus lock, the camera experience is inconsistent and frustrating. A flagship device should not require manual override just to take a basic, in-focus photo.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
2
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 7, 2026
Hey Annie, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with us. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations in quality, and causes frustration during usage. We have provided links to resources to help you capture the best possible photos and videos with your camera. We have also provided a link to the complete manual to help you disable any features you believe may be causing interruption to your experience with your camera. We have lastly shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further if you continue to experience frustrations with your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Use camera features on your Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004601/ Galaxy phone or tablet photos and videos are blurry or dark https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001424/ Galaxy phone or tablet camera does not focus on the subject https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001297/ 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
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Ultimate AI Powered Powerhouse
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Munny2000
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a refined, powerful flagship featuring a more comfortable, rounded titanium design and a 6.9-inch display with superior Gorilla Armor 2 anti-reflective glass. It shines with Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, 7 years of updates, and improved 50MP ultrawide cameras, making it a reliable, high-end, though iterative, upgrade.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The best product!
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: Likstron
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A product that will give you a unique, exceptional experience in every aspect of quality! Amazing at a premium level! Excellent for use with Galaxy AI.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Technical Powerhouse: Durability and Efficiency
on April 5, 2026
Posted by: LCARSspecialist
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a pro-level user with a background in Computer Science, I have spent nearly a year pushing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to its limits. This is an exceptionally hearty device; the structural integrity is so robust that I’ve opted to run it without a screen protector, trusting the glass’s native durability. While the chassis gains significant mass when cased, the trade-off for such a resilient flagship is acceptable. My daily workflow is a study in manual optimization. I primarily operate the device on the "Light" Performance Profile and have locked the display resolution to FHD+ (2340 x 1080). Even with the SoC throttled for thermal and battery efficiency, the phone remains an absolute powerhouse with zero latency or app-consistency issues. I only scale up to the "Standard" profile during intensive video rendering. However, from a "Power User" perspective, there is clear room for improvement. Samsung’s native video editing software is disappointing and lacks the intuitive, high-level control expected of a device this capable. Furthermore, as a privacy-focused user, I utilize the "Process data only on device" toggle. While I appreciate the NPU's local capabilities, it is frustrating that this disables the more advanced Galaxy AI features that require cloud compute. Finally, while I prefer Gboard for its superior UX, I find it a missed opportunity that Samsung’s proprietary AI writing tools aren't accessible as a system-wide API for third-party keyboards. Despite these software-side
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Don't waist your money!
on April 6, 2026
Posted by: Alex
from Charleston SC
Expertise:Expert
I would put 0 star, horrible experience, the moment my warranty ended the camera focus start shaking and making noise, I tried to get help from Samsung but no help at all, for very expensive phone they don't want to take responsibility for selling faulty product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 7, 2026
Hello Alex, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with us. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when your device is not functioning as intended or expected. We have provided a link to an article to help you troubleshoot the blurry photos you mention experiencing with your device. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further if this frustrations continues with your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Galaxy phone or tablet photos and videos are blurry or dark https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001424/ Galaxy phone or tablet camera does not focus on the subject https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001297/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages