The Galaxy S25 Ultra, officially announced on January 22, 2025 at Samsung’s Unpacked event, launched globally with a release date of February 7, 2025 TechRadar+10SamMobile+10Reddit+10. In Pakistan, it’s priced around ₹313,999–₹439,999 (~USD 1,299–1,346), depending on configuration and retailer Mega+1mltworld.com+1.
Design & Display
- Sleek, Rounded Build: The S25 Ultra sports a fresh, rounded-corner design with titanium‑grade framing and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 glass for enhanced durability and anti‑reflective clarity Mega+6iGsmArena+6ProPakistani+6.
- 6.9‑Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Display: With QHD+ resolution (~1440×3120 px), adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and up to 2600 nits brightness, this smooth and vivid screen is one of the brightest on the market TechRadar+10SamMobile+10Gizmochina+10.
Performance & Hardware
- Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm): The flagship chipset delivers up to 37% better CPU, 30% GPU, and 40% NPU performance compared to its predecessor. A larger vapor chamber helps manage heat in demanding use cases Android Central+9SamMobile+9Reddit+9.
- Configuration Options: Available with 12 GB RAM (256, 512 GB, or 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage), plus a 16 GB RAM / 1 TB variant in select regions. No microSD support ProPakistani+2SamMobile+2Gizmochina+2.
- Battery & Charging: A 5000 mAh battery, 45W wired charging (up to roughly 65% in 30 min), Qi2 wireless charging, and reverse Wireless PowerShare. Smart Battery AI optimizes usage based on habits ProPakistani+15SamMobile+15Mega+15.
Camera System Excellence
The Galaxy S25 Ultra offers best‑in‑class camera performance, combining flagship hardware and enhanced software:
- Rear Cameras:
- 200 MP main sensor (wide, f/1.7, OIS)
- 50 MP ultrawide sensor (f/1.9, wide 120°)
- 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4, OIS)
- 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× OIS zoom) The Sun+15GSMArena+15Cinco Días+15Wikipedia+1Reddit+1
- Front Camera: 12 MP wide with 4K@60fps and 8K@30fps support Reddit+1Gizmochina+1.
AI-Powered Imaging & Video:
- 10‑bit HDR video recording significantly increases dynamic range.
- Nightography mode with Spatio‑Temporal Filtering enhances low‑light detail.
- Log Video Recording with exclusive LUTs via Expert RAW; Virtual Aperture lets you adjust focal depth and brightness post‑capture Reddit+1SamMobile+1.
- Generative Edit & Object Eraser works locally to remove imperfections from images—smart, fast, and precise WIRED.
Software & AI Features
- One UI 7 on Android 15 ships onboard, introducing Now Bar (context‑aware widget) and Now Brief (personal summary dashboard) Reddit+8SamMobile+8TechRadar+8.
- Galaxy AI & Gemini Assistant deliver cross‑app actionable suggestions, writing assist, drawing‑assist, audio eraser, and Circle‑to‑Search features that make interactions more intuitive across text, voice, images, and video.
- Long-Term Support: Samsung guarantees up to seven years of Android OS and security updates (through 2032) Reddit+2PhoneArena+2TechRadar+2WIRED+4SamMobile+4PhoneArena+4.
⭐ Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Exceptional camera performance (200 MP + 5× zoom + AI editing) | Premium price (starting USD 1,299 / PKR ~439,000) |
| Immersive 6.9″ QHD+ AMOLED display with vision booster | S Pen Bluetooth removed—stylus limited to passive use only LOS40+5GSMArena+5itmagazine.com.pk+5Android Central+9ProPakistani+9Mega+9ProPakistani+3SamMobile+3LOS40+3 |
| Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset with advanced cooling | Very large/heavy device (~218 g, ~162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm) |
| AI capabilities enhance productivity, creativity, and automation | Some AI tools (e.g. Now Brief) may lack third‑party integration, potential future paywalls TechRadar |