Samsung’s flagship for this year has finally been launched, and honestly, despite the almost identical look from last year, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra packs some serious power on the inside that you might love.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra First Impressions
First, the design of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the features I love about it. You might have heard that the smartphone has flatter sides with more rounded corners, but what I really love about this one is that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra feels noticeably lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Honestly, the flat sides make the smartphone feel more like a slab brick but more solid.
Not only that, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra also has a more ergonomic feel because the weight is more evenly distributed compared to the iPhone. So, despite the large size of the smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is definitely easy to hold, and the grip is really nice. This is actually the most ergonomic large smartphone I’ve tried so far.
We still have the USB-C port below, along with the S-Pen, which was controversial because it no longer has Bluetooth. But honestly, it wasn’t a big deal for me, as I barely use it for shooting, and writing and drawing on the smartphone are still on point.
The display of the smartphone is definitely one of the best out there. It has thinner bezels and a flat glass display, making it perfect for both gaming and watching Netflix. It also has rounded edges, which make it better to look at.
At the back, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is hardly different from the previous generation, with a flat glass back and the same camera layout as the previous Galaxy S Ultra smartphones. However, of course, the camera on this smartphone is far better than the previous generation. Here are some of the sample shots:
Software and the built-in AI features are among the biggest highlights of this generation. Samsung has made AI more useful with the daily briefings that give you an overview of everything you need to know—news, appointments, and other updates. It’s like having a handy assistant with just the press of a button. This feature is probably my favorite thing about the Galaxy S25.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is definitely one of the best, if not the best smartphones out there. Yes, it might have an iterative update from the previous generation, but this also means that the smartphone fixed and retained the features and hardware we loved from the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The AI features are more engaging and useful than ever before, and I LOVE how powerful the camera is (we’ll fully cover that in my full review). I believe the Galaxy S25 Ultra is perfect for people who are using the Galaxy S23 Ultra or older.
