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Galaxy S25 Ultra
Based on 74 credible posts from Bluesky, Hacker News & YouTube. 39 filtered out as bot-like or off-topic.
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Scored September 27, 2026
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Owner reviews
Overall owner mood
Owners mostly like it, with reservations: 54% of 74 reviews are positive, 34% mixed, and only 12% negative. Praise centers on display and battery & charging. The most common complaint is camera (4 owners). Owners with 6+ months of use are more positive (75%), which suggests it holds up well.
What owners like
Display praised by 7 owners
“Only to be fixed with oneUI7 lol the s25U has damn good battery life plus the display is so damn beautiful.”
Battery & charging praised by 5 owners
“The Samsung the product is thinner and lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max and it also has an S Pen and a SIM Tray and still has a 5000mAh battery!”
Camera praised by 5 owners
“I use it so much for picture taking and videos”
Price & value praised by 4 owners
“With trade in, I get a deal a lot cheaper than going for other options like Oneplus with the same trade in.”
What owners complain about
Camera raised by 4 owners
“Shame Samsung decided to nerf the pen by removing bluetooth, I was one of those users who used it all the time to take photos with, now that they removed that function in the the product I traded in my S24U and bought an Oppo instead.”
Connectivity raised by 4 owners
“I hate so much that they removed the Bluetooth functionality of the SPen .”
Price & value raised by 2 owners
“I won't be upgrading this device for a few more years as it is great phone and let's face it Samsung won't be making many meaningful changes to the S line-up for it to actually be worth upgrading from it for a while.”
What owners talk about
- Camera5 praise · 4 complain
- Display7 praise · 0 complain
- Connectivity3 praise · 4 complain
- Price & value4 praise · 2 complain
- Battery & charging5 praise · 1 complain
- Performance1 praise · 1 complain
- Controls & input2 praise · 0 complain
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So happy my phone is unlocked! I paid a lot of money for this! $1,299.99 plus tax for my almost 2 year old Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra! I'm truly grateful for my ability to budget and save my money today! [...]
I got the 1tb model in black and i think it's the first time I'm keeping a phone for over 2 years.
Brother i am been using s25 ultra for about six months and suddenly I felt that, when I am zooming beyond 5x, the image changing to blur while zooming and the quality of the image is very poor....I don't know why, because I used to take longshot before, but I never experienced this....but now it's terrible....I stood at same place, same focus point, same 20x zoom....but its was good at earlier and now very worse after I face this issue.... Is that normal or any hardware issue....
Samsung S25 ultra is best phone. [...] Now one year I used S25 ultra. [...]
I love my S25 Ultra, got it 2 days before official release and have been using it as my main device since, I upgraded from the Fold3 and it was a massive upgrade, even if I was giving up a bigger screen (the Fold is now my secondary device, a compact tablet rather than a phone). The battery could be bigger but it lasts all day and is still at 100% health a year later, the cameras aren't as good as some other phones but they are still very capable and take some amazing photos that look even better once edited, I love the antiglare coating and the Spen is useful from time to time. I won't be upgrading this device for a few more years as it is great phone and let's face it Samsung won't be making many meaningful changes to the S line-up for it to actually be worth upgrading from it for a while.
I using it for 6 month now The best phone I have ever used Addictive and useful phone ever
A lot have made some after a year review of the S25 Ultra, and they are all great and awesome, making it the best purchase I have made since the S23 Ultra. It is a beast of a device.
Me too use it for one year awesome phone, waiting for trade in with S26U
After a year with this as my daily, describing the s25u as "doesn't totally suck" is criminal
5:30 Swiping down from the right to access quick access controls has been an option on Samsung phones for a while now. I have been able to do this since last year on my S24. Swiping from the quick settings to notifications is new though. And that's a great feature imo.
going from a Samsung Note 10+ to a Galaxy S25 Ultra Its been about 6 years since I upgraded my phone XD
do that with my motarola edge! put a screen cover on with no wallet cover and puff dropped it and the screen cover cracked so ya no cover and its survived 2 + years on construction sites s25 edge soon cause its $7.50 with return it, maybe in 2 ill get the s27ultra
There is a huge gaming community who use these processors to emulate gaming consoles and windows games. I am still amazed I can emulate PS2 and Switch games with upscaled resolution on my S25 Ultra.
[...] My personal laptop is my phone which is a Samsung S25 ultra with Dex that I use with a lapdock. When I travel and need to do work (i.e coding), I don't even bring my mac because I can do everything on my phone with a VPN. [...] The UI is fast, I have twice the ram of the Neo, all my apps in one place, my phone lasts longer because lapdock charges it, and I can easily multitask between work and personal all on one device. [...] The simple truth is that Macs never were, are not, and never will be worth it for anything. [...]
[...] I have a test device S25 Ultra and I always enjoy looking at that screen so much more than an iPhone. [...] Samsung’s display is way ahead in my book.
I have an S25 Ultra with the latest version of Android, and these options don't seem to be there at all. I don't have a "data usage" under Permissions for any apps. I do have a Mobile Data section under App Info for any given app, but there's no way to toggle the options you mentioned.
[...] I have the S24 Ultra and in my opinion it's better than the S25 ultra. The camera, the features, maybe it's better built for AI but I don't want Samsung's garbage AI on my phone. [...] The Object Eraser feature recently updated to have an "AI Object Eraser" and now a simple removal of a sign in my picture adds an "AI Generated" watermark onto it. [...]
[...] I cannot consider any screen that does not have the nano texture coating. [...] To the point that I actually prefer a tester Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over Apple’s own iPhone display.
I switched from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in February and I absolutely love it. Typically I just go through my phone carrier to upgrade and I do like the monthly payments for the phone but this one I got right before the S26 came out so I bought it and had it shipped from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra! I got it like a week before the 26 came out lmao but I absolutely love it! I've had it since February and I'm still finding cool new little things it can do haha
[...] I never was able to get clear shots of it until I got the Galaxy S25 Ultra phone. When I zoom in at 30x, then it takes more detailed shots. [...]
in January I got a 2nd hand s25u 99% battery health for under $800...its still my best purchase for 2026 so far 😅😅
This is the view from my deck tonight. Took this picture from my Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
There are no magnets in the phone because it affects the SPen which uses a digitizer. All u need to do is put on a magnetic case. As a life long Samsung user, this compromise is more than acceptable. I rather have the spen than magnets
I really don't get why people think that spen is to doodle only! I personally use this specific phone for journaling (having a diary on my phone with me all the time is pretty useful). I like reflecting on my behavior and emotions and this phone is amazing to have to actually try and be a better person.
I also own an S25 Ultra titanium white silver... It's cool and just looking at the screen makes me happy.
[...] I genuinely see no need for the S26 Ultra once you have a S25 Ultra. [...]
Hahaha😂😂 at 1:13 nice dance Very well me still using s25ultra ❤❤❤❤
I just got a ultra 25 3 weeks ago from a s23 i was going to get the s26 but i spilled apple juice on my phone and had to get a new phone so far its cool i cant complain
[...] overnight drain can be normal if apps aren’t in deep sleep........ [...] I’ve never had that issue while sleeping or when I’m not using my S25 Ultra.
The s25 Ultra has got a bad battery to me the 5000 mah is sad
As primarily an iPhone user,, I LOVE this phone. Bought it day 1 and it's been amazing.. One UI is my favorite UI on any device. It's great overall device.
Is there much of a difference between the S24 Ultra camera and the S25 Ultra camera? I have the 24 and have had friends tell me the photos I take with it are better than their iPhones can take.
It didn't piss me off, much like my own S25 Ultra. Result! 👏🙏
[...] Using an S25 Ultra too by the way 🙋♂️
Got mine at lauch its still the best all around phone imo you get so much stuff its definitely the Swiss army knife of phones
still rocking mine. hope i can keep to it for couple more years.
S25 Ultra is a beast. [...] Solid performance. [...]
I got this last week. And i have to say this phone is like the all rounder of all phones
[...] I was one of those that came out against it only to have to purchase bcz my s22U was lagging horribly. Only to be fixed with oneUI7 lol the s25U has damn good battery life plus the display is so damn beautiful. [...] Trust me this phone is well worth the $850 you can find it now on Samsung brand new!
[...] The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is thinner and lighter than the iPhone 17 Pro Max and it also has an S Pen and a SIM Tray and still has a 5000mAh battery! [...]
It is goodlock customisation. I can't use another phone now. It has to be a samsung.
The Bluetooth option on the s pen was the main thing I used it for. When taking pictures.
I use the S pen a lot for precise video & picture editing. I'm part of the 1% who buys the device because of the S pen. Taking the Bluetooth away is a deal breaker because i used it a lot for selfies.
Yeah, I just bought this phone today after using several low-tier options for the last few years. I'm coming off of an A03 Samsung, LMAO. I'm super excited to see what has all changed with phones. I can't remember the last flagship I had, but it was definitely an Apple product, maybe ten years ago.
I do not understand ANY downgrade for a phone that you call Ultra. The logic evades me. Then again. I am still using my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and so far I see no reason at all to change. That phone is still BOSS KING to me. Try again Samsung. Oh and the S Pen for it is PERFECT. I also take pics from a distance with it. That is what one should get with an "Ultra" in its name.
I've had my Galaxy s25 ultra for a week now. [...]
I hate so much that they removed the Bluetooth functionality of the SPen . I hope they change their mind and make it available to us....I want it back .. I use it so much for picture taking and videos
[...] With trade in, I get a deal a lot cheaper than going for other options like Oneplus with the same trade in.
Just switched from a iPhone 12 Pro Max and couldn't be happier honestly. I get it's not a crazy bump from last year, but from my old phone, this thing is a spaceship.
Galaxy S25 Ultra long-term: how it holds up
Long-term owners feel about the same as new ones, so the Galaxy S25 Ultra holds up.
- First months100% recommend · 4 owners
- 1 year or more100% recommend · 10 owners
The claims, and the evidence
What the brand claims
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyFew owner reports
- 200MP wide cameraMixedCamera: 5 of 9 positive
- 50MP ultra-wide cameraMixedCamera: 5 of 9 positive
- Titanium frameFew owner reports
- Built-in S PenFew owner reports
- 6.9-inch display with Corning Gorilla Armor 2Owners agreeDisplay: 7 of 7 positive
- 5000mAh battery with 45W fast chargingOwners agreeBattery & charging: 5 of 6 positive
- 12GB of RAMFew owner reports
- 7 years of OS and security updatesFew owner reports
- Galaxy AIFew owner reports
What owners report
“So happy my phone is unlocked! I paid a lot of money for this! $1,299.99 plus tax for my almost 2 year old Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra! I'm truly grateful for my ability to budget and save my money today! [...]”
after 2 yearsView on Bluesky“I got the 1tb model in black and i think it's the first time I'm keeping a phone for over 2 years.”
after 2 yearsView on YouTube“Brother i am been using s25 ultra for about six months and suddenly I felt that, when I am zooming beyond 5x, the image changing to blur while zooming and the quality of the image is very poor....I don't know why, because I used to take longshot before, but I never experienced this....but now it's terrible....I stood at same place, same focus point, same 20x zoom....but its was good at earlier and now very worse after I face this issue.... Is that normal or any hardware issue....”
after 6 monthsView on YouTube“going from a Samsung Note 10+ to a Galaxy S25 Ultra Its been about 6 years since I upgraded my phone XD”
after 6 yearsView on Bluesky
Common Galaxy S25 Ultra problems
Issues at least two owners independently report.
- Connectivity4 mentionsView on YouTube
“I use the S pen a lot for precise video & picture editing. I'm part of the 1% who buys the device because of the S pen. Taking the Bluetooth away is a deal breaker because i used it a lot for selfies.”
- Camera4 mentionsView on YouTube
“Brother i am been using s25 ultra for about six months and suddenly I felt that, when I am zooming beyond 5x, the image changing to blur while zooming and the quality of the image is very poor....I don't know why, because I used to take longshot before, but I never experienced this....but now it's terrible....I stood at same place, same focus point, same 20x zoom....but its was good at earlier and now very worse after I face this issue.... Is that normal or any hardware issue....”
- Price & value2 mentionsView on Hacker News
“[...] My personal laptop is my phone which is a Samsung S25 ultra with Dex that I use with a lapdock. When I travel and need to do work (i.e coding), I don't even bring my mac because I can do everything on my phone with a VPN. [...] The UI is fast, I have twice the ram of the Neo, all my apps in one place, my phone lasts longer because lapdock charges it, and I can easily multitask between work and personal all on one device. [...] The simple truth is that Macs never were, are not, and never will be worth it for anything. [...]”