92
Patrick Holland
CNET
“Samsung wisely kept all the best parts of last year’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, but some of its worst parts, too, like the $1,300 price tag.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Qi2 wireless charging support
- Clear transparent design
- Magnetic alignment capability
- Quad hd+ dynamic amoled 2x display
- Lighter chassis compared to previous models
- Bold, saturated colors
Points of Contention
- Ports left exposed
- Lacks built‑in magnets
- No camera hardware upgrade
- Heavy price point
Professional Reviews
11 reviews from 9 critics90
Lance Ulanoff
TechRadar
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra successfully combines the classic Galaxy S design with advanced generative AI features, offering a large screen and excellent battery life. Despite occasional inconsistencies in AI performance and photo realism, it remains a compelling upgrade for Android enthusiasts.
90
Iyaz Akhtar
PCMag
“The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the ultimate Android handset with top‑of‑the‑line power, terrific cameras, a built‑in stylus, and the most innovative AI features we've seen in a phone to date.”
89
Sam Rutherford
Engadget
“The S25 Ultra is a hugely versatile phone, but this edition of Samsung's flagship is hard to get excited about.”
80
Andy Boxall
Digital Trends
“The Galaxy S25 Ultra is all the flagship powerhouse smartphone you'll need for years to come.”
80
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a barely warmed-over version of last year’s device, with some lightly bumped specs and ever-so-slight design changes.”
75
Alex Perry
Mashable
“The only reason I can really think of to upgrade to a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is if you're rocking a really old handset and just need to catch up with the times.”
65
Nirave Gondhia
Digital Trends
The Magnetic Clear Cover is essential for enabling Qi2 wireless charging on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but wireless speeds remain significantly slower than competitors' proprietary systems. The case preserves the phone's aesthetics while leaving charging ports exposed.
60 Florence Ion 3 reviews · avg Gizmodo “The Audio Eraser feature is not a problem fixer. It’s more like an enhancer for when someone needs a boost in the video to appear more pronounced or a tool to dull down a maddening sound in the background.”
Florence Ion 3 reviews · avg
Gizmodo
“The Audio Eraser feature is not a problem fixer. It’s more like an enhancer for when someone needs a boost in the video to appear more pronounced or a tool to dull down a maddening sound in the background.”
All 3 Florence Ion reviews, aggregated above
80
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
“There is no valid reason to upgrade to the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you are already on an Ultra within the last two generations.”
60
Just How Good Is Audio Eraser on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
“The Audio Eraser feature is not a problem fixer. It’s more like an enhancer for when someone needs a boost in the video to appear more pronounced or a tool to dull down a maddening sound in the background.”
40
The Samsung Galaxy S25's Most Touted AI Feature Left Me Disappointed
“But so far, what Samsung has going on with its Now Brief is pretty minuscule compared to an AI feature like, for instance, Google’s Circle-to-Search.”
