Performance-focused buyers
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Samsung · Smartphones
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Snapdragon 8 Elite · 6.9″ · 200 MP
93/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $1,299 · Released 2025-02-07
Editorial overview
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra pairs a 6.9″ 120Hz QHD+ display with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 200 MP main sensor. The most productivity-focused Android with S-Pen and seven years of OS updates.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Huge anti-reflective 6.9″ display
- 200 MP sensor with 5× tele
- S-Pen productivity
Tradeoffs to check
- Pricey storage tiers
- AI features still maturing
- Heavier in hand
Fit by priority
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Photography enthusiasts
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Specifications
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Display
- Display
- 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 3120×1440
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12 GB
Camera & video
- Rear camera
- 200 MP + 50 MP 5× + 10 MP 3× + 50 MP UW
- Front camera
- 12 MP
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 5000 mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired, 15W wireless
Storage
- Storage
- 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB
Build & design
- Weight
- 218 g
- IP rating
- IP68
Software & support
- OS
- Android 15, One UI 7
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,299. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.samsung.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-07. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
