The Galaxy S24 Ultra was one of our favourite Android phones of 2024, and it’s a supremely hard act for Samsung to follow. Now there's a replacement for that award-winning flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra , that arrives in stores this week. The big question is, has Samsung managed to outsmart the S24, and is this the year to upgrade your ageing smartphone? I've been using this latest and greatest device since it was unveiled at an Unpacked event in California and, just like its predecessor, it's a bit of a showstopper.
The good impressions start with the design. It's not had a massive overhaul, but some subtle tweaks have breathed new life into its looks. Sharper edges, rounder corners and a paper-thin bezel now surround the bigger 6.
9-inch screen (the S24 Ultra has a 6.8-inch panel). As you'd expect from Samsung, that AMOLED display is as pixel-packed as ever.
There's possibly no better phone for a boxset binge or epic gaming session. To make sure the S25 Ultra keeps pace with your daily digital needs, there's the very latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor tucked inside its titanium and tough Gorilla Glass body. This mighty chip not only ensures the S25 Ultra is rapid—and it really is blisteringly quick—but also improves efficiency.
I've been blown away by this device's ludicrous battery life, often stretching to two days so you won't have to worry about packing a charger in your bag. An improved vapour chamber also keeps things cooler under serious processing p.