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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

6.9" • Snapdragon 8 Elite • 200 MP • 50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x

Storage
Color
Titanium Silver Blue
6.9"Display
Snapdragon 8 EliteProcessor
200 MPMain Camera
50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3xTelephoto
KACBU

Should I buy it?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
WAIT
  • 20 months on the market — a successor may be near
Great choice if these matter:
  • Photo / Video
  • Work / Productivity
  • Value for Money
Watch out for:
  • One-Handed Use
  • 45W wired and 15W wireless charging were mid-pack in 2025 and trail further now.
20 months on the marketLaunch price $1,299.99 (US)
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near — 20 months since release
  • One-Handed Use
  • 45W wired and 15W wireless charging were mid-pack in 2025 and trail further now.
  • A generation behind on the chip and one year less remaining update runway.
The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
Alternatives
Google Pixel 11 Pro XLnewer · cheaper at launch
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8newer · cheaper at launch
This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and editorial assessment; owner reports join them as they come in. We do not predict prices.
CameraBatteryLaunchSpecificationsFAQAlternatives
Camera System

What does it offer in photo and video?

Main components of the camera system according to the manufacturer's official specifications.

CAMERA SYSTEM

As assertive in video as in photo.

200 MP main camera

200 MP main camera — f/1.7 · 50 MP Ultra Wide — Wide-angle and macro · 50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x Telephoto — optical telephoto · 8K 30 fps — Max Video Recording

200 MP main camera50 MP Ultra Wide50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x Telephoto8K 30 fps
200 MP main cameraf/1.7
50 MP Ultra WideWide-angle and macro
50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x Telephotooptical telephoto
8K 30 fpsMax Video Recording
Battery and Charging

What does it offer on the battery side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery life is one of the highlights.

5000 mAh

5000 mAh — Battery capacity · 45 W wired

5000 mAh45 W wired
5000 mAhBattery capacity
45 W wired
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Photo / Video

For buyers who put the camera, and video in particular, first; tagged from the maker's camera and video specs.

Good fit
Work / Productivity

For heavy work use; tagged from the battery and display specs. We have not timed the battery ourselves.

Good fit
Value for Money

An editor's tag for hardware that is well priced for what it offers. We do not track current prices; check the price before you buy.

Good fit
One-Handed Use

The 6.9-inch body may be harder to handle for fans of smaller phones.

Caution
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
200 MP main plus two real telephotos (3x and 5x periscope) — still one of the most complete camera systems sold.
S Pen in the body; the S26 generation kept this exclusive to the Ultra line.
Gorilla Armor 2 anti-reflective glass makes it unusually readable outdoors.
Seven major OS updates from 2025 keep it supported into the 2030s.
Snapdragon 8 Elite remains a genuinely fast chip one generation on.
Street prices have fallen well below the S26 Ultra since its successor arrived.
Things to consider
45W wired and 15W wireless charging were mid-pack in 2025 and trail further now.
A generation behind on the chip and one year less remaining update runway.
The 10 MP 3x telephoto is the aging piece of the camera set.
No satellite messaging.
218 grams of titanium is still a heavy phone.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedJanuary 22, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseFebruary 7, 2025

The start of the initial sales period.

US launch price$1,299.99

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's launch price.

Source: the maker's page

Samsung phones are designed in South Korea; Galaxy S series production happens mainly in Vietnam, alongside plants in South Korea and India. The assembly country varies by batch.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications

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Your Selection

Selected storage
256 GB
Selected color
Titanium Silver Blue

Display

Screen Size
Display Technology
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
2600 nit
Pixel Density
498 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(3120² + 1440²) ÷ 6.9″ = 498 PPI
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9Computed by Kacbu: 3120 : 1440
Screen Area
116.9 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 6.9″ × (3120×1440) → 116.9 cm²
Display Glass
Corning Gorilla Armor 2

Base Hardware

Storage
CPU Cores
8-core
Manufacturing Process
3 nm

Camera

Official source: samsung.com
Video FPS
Telephoto Zoom
50 MP 5x 111mm periscope + 10 MP 3x
Ultra-Wide Camera
50 MP
Slow Motion
1080p 120/240 fps, 4K 120 fps
Video Recording Modes
8K 30 fps
Main Camera Aperture
f/1.7
Camera Resolution
Front Camera
12 MP
Video Resolution
4320p 8K
Optical Zoom
5x
Ultra-Wide Aperture
f/1.9

Battery

Battery Capacity
Qi Standard
15W wireless
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Design

Depth
8.2 mm
Width
77.6 mm
Height
162.8 mm
Weight
218 g
Body Material
Titanium
Back Cover
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Screen-to-Body Ratio
92.5%Computed by Kacbu: 116.9 cm² ÷ (162.8 × 77.6 mm) = 92.5%

Network Connections

Official source: samsung.com
SIM
Nano SIM + eSIM
eSIM
Dual eSIM
5G
4G
Yes
Satellite Connectivity
No

Operating System

Operating System
AI Assistant
Galaxy AI + Gemini
OS Version
Android 15 (One UI 7)
Update Commitment
7 major version updates

Wireless Connections

Official source: samsung.com
NFC
Yes
UWB
Yes
Positioning Systems
GPSGLONASSGalileoBeiDouQZSS
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4

Multimedia

Audio Output
USB Type-C
Speakers
Stereo
Spatial Audio
Yes

Features

Official source: samsung.com
S Pen
Yes
Sensors
AccelerometerBarometerFingerprint sensorGyroscopeCompassHall sensorAmbient light sensorProximity sensor
IP Certification
IP68
Biometrics
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint
Crash Detection
No

Other connections

Official source: samsung.com
USB
USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 3.2 Gen 1

General

Segment
Ultra flagship
Release Year
2025

EU Energy Label

Energy Class
BThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Battery Endurance per Cycle (hours)
44.9This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Battery Endurance (charge cycles)
2000This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Repeated Free Fall Reliability Class
AThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Repairability Class
CThis row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
Operating System Update Availability (years)
5This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
EPREL Registration Number
2339789This row is declared only for the Türkiye, European Union model. Source: eprel.ec.europa.eu
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Is it worth buying after the S26 Ultra launched?
That is exactly its case now: the successor made street prices fall while the hardware — 200 MP camera, dual tele, S Pen, QHD+ Armor glass — remains flagship-grade. You give up one chip generation and one year of update runway; you keep almost everything else for meaningfully less money.
S25 Ultra or S26 Ultra?
The S26 Ultra adds the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a fresh update clock. The camera systems are closely related. If you buy at launch prices the S26 Ultra is the pick; if the S25 Ultra's discount in your market is large, it is the better value of the two.
How long will updates last?
Seven major OS versions from its Android 15 start — into the early 2030s. Buying it in 2026 means one year of that window is already spent; still longer support than most phones sold today.
Does the anti-reflective screen actually matter?
It is one of the features owners praise most consistently: Gorilla Armor 2 is designed to cut glare, so outdoor readability does not rest on brightness alone.
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MarketModel code
Türkiye, European UnionSM-S938B
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