Samsung Galaxy S25+
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Third-party reference ↗Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,299
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S25+ for
- Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- 45 W super fast wired charging
- 4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Tradeoff: Same camera hardware as base S25
Consider Galaxy S25 Ultra for
- Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- 200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- S-Pen productivity
Tradeoff: Pricey storage tiers
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
Galaxy S25 Ultra
leads on camera (94 vs 89)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | 200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | ↑ 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless, 4.5 W reverse | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Weight | ↑ 190 g | 218 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 96 / 96
- gpu
- 96 / 97
- camera
- 89 / 94
- battery
- 89 / 89
- display
- 95 / 96
- design
- 92 / 92
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Prices & availability
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Galaxy S25 Ultra
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,299. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.