Galaxy S25 Ultra alternatives
Explore alternatives to the Galaxy S25 Ultra with side-by-side specifications, source links and editorial tradeoffs.
Step-up options (higher score)
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
95/100 editorial
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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OnePlus
OnePlus 13
93/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
95/100 editorial
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Lower reference-price alternatives
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro
95/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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OnePlus
OnePlus 13
93/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92/100 editorial
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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Ultra
93/100 editorial
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Google
Pixel 10 Pro XL
92/100 editorial
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Budget alternatives (≤70% of reference price)
Frequently asked
What's better than the Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
Higher-scoring smartphones include iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro. Each scores above the Galaxy S25 Ultra's 93/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
Options in the same category with lower US launch/reference prices include iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has a $1,299 reference price; compare the exact configurations and check current retailer prices.
What's the closest competitor to the Galaxy S25 Ultra? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are iPhone 16 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S25+, Pixel 10 Pro XL. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.