Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
75.3Performance80
61.3Display66.7
47.3Camera74
51.4Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2518 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.8 to 64.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy S25 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- 26% lower weight: 162 g vs 218 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 75
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 51
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.9 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 498 ppi+20% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | 92.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,578,555Top 27% | 2,787,981+8%Top 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 792,959Top 25% | 895,141+13%Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 925,248Top 24% | 989,555+7%Top 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 331,698Top 33% | 348,188+5%Top 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 528,650Top 32% | 555,097+5%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950Top 16% | 3,030+3%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400Top 12% | 9,800+4%Top 8% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 13 h+8% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+26% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+12% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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