Galaxy S25 Ultra

A balanced premium smartphone focused on photography, software longevity, and everyday usability.

Released Sep 2024 6.1" OLED A18 Bionic 48MP Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra

Quick Verdict

This device page is a specification-led review. It summarizes the listed display, platform, camera, battery and build fields, then explains which buying decisions those documented specs can support.

Key Highlights

Display

6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
1179 × 2556 pixels
HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits HBM

Performance

Apple A18 chipset
8GB RAM
128GB / 256GB / 512GB NVMe

Camera

48MP wide camera
12MP ultrawide camera
4K Dolby Vision HDR video

Battery

3561mAh battery
PD2.0 wired charging
25W wireless MagSafe / Qi2

Connectivity

5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC, USB-C 2.0
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO

Build

Glass front and back
Aluminum frame
IP68 dust and water resistance

Best For

Students Photography Daily Use Social Media

Not Ideal For

Budget Buyers Hardcore Gamers Zoom Photography

Display Analysis

PanelOLED Brightness2000 nits HBM Refresh60Hz

The iPhone 16 uses a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with strong brightness, excellent contrast and reliable color accuracy. It is well suited for everyday browsing, video watching, social media, reading and outdoor use.

The main limitation remains the 60Hz refresh rate. While animations are still smooth in normal use, users coming from 90Hz or 120Hz Android phones may notice that scrolling and gaming feel less fluid.

Performance Analysis

ChipsetA18 RAM8GB StorageNVMe

The A18 chip provides fast daily performance, strong efficiency and enough headroom for gaming, editing, multitasking and future iOS updates. Apps open quickly and the system should remain responsive for years.

For most users, the iPhone 16 delivers more than enough power. Heavy gamers may still prefer Pro models or gaming-focused Android phones with higher refresh displays and more aggressive cooling designs.

Camera Analysis

Main48MP Ultra-wide12MP Video4K Dolby Vision

The 48MP main camera is one of the key strengths of the iPhone 16. It captures detailed images with consistent colors, reliable HDR and strong video recording quality.

The ultra-wide camera is useful for travel, architecture and group photos. However, there is no dedicated telephoto lens, so users who often take zoom photos may prefer a Pro model or another flagship with optical zoom.

Battery Analysis

Capacity3561mAh WiredPD2.0 Wireless25W MagSafe/Qi2

Battery life is good for normal daily use, including messaging, social apps, browsing, maps and casual photo taking. The A18 chip helps keep power consumption efficient, so the phone can comfortably handle a normal workday for most users.

For lighter users, the iPhone 16 can stretch beyond a day depending on signal strength and screen brightness. Heavy gaming, navigation, 5G hotspot use, and long camera sessions will drain the battery faster, but the charging options are flexible enough for daily top-ups.

Pros
  • Excellent main camera
  • Long software support
  • Premium design
  • Reliable everyday performance
Cons
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • No telephoto lens
  • USB-C is limited to 2.0 speed
  • Price may still be high in some regions

Full Specifications

OS
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Announced
2025, January 22
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 03
Dimensions
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in)
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)
Build
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
SIM
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus
Type
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size
6.9 inches, 116.9 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~498 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
Protection
DX anti-reflective coating
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Card slot
No
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Internal
UFS 4.0
Quad
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Features
Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Single
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR, HDR10+
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack
High-bitrate audio support
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Type
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless
Colors
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
Models
SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS
SAR
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
1.25 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 629.29 / € 757.00 / £ 570.25 / ₹ 94,498
Energy
Class B
Battery
44:54h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall
Class A (270 falls)
Repairability
Class C

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