Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review (2026)
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Worth It?
Android Central: "so close to perfection". Consumer Reports measured up to 48 hours of battery life on the S25 Ultra, among the longest it has tested, though several other reviewers found real-world screen-on time less impressive and noted Samsung left charging speed unchanged at 45W. The new 50MP ultrawide (up from 12MP) delivers sharper daylight detail, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy handles multitasking well — though reviewers were consistent that the camera evolution was incremental rather than a major leap.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Pros & Cons
- New 50MP ultrawide is a real, measurable upgrade
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy handles multitasking smoothly
- Excellent display
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- Real-world battery life reports were mixed despite strong lab figures
- Premium price for an incremental camera upgrade
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a Glance
Rubric v1: Performance 25 · Battery 25 · Camera 20 · Display 15 · Value 15. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 16, 2026. How we rank.
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