Last month, Samsung unveiled three new flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. While the S25 and S25+ share many similarities, the Ultra stands out with several exclusive features designed for power users. If you’re choosing between the three models, here’s what makes the Ultra truly special.
Exclusive features that make the Galaxy S25 Ultra special
Samsung’s Ultra flagships offer the best of everything. You get industry-leading cameras, premium build quality, and many other special features. The Galaxy S25 Ultra keeps the tradition going with the following enhancements and exclusive features that set it apart from the Galaxy S25 and S25+:
Superior camera system with 5x optical zoom
The biggest perk of buying a Galaxy S25 Ultra over its siblings is a more powerful camera system. You get four cameras on the back, one more than S25 and S25+. That extra camera is a 5x telephoto zoom lens featuring a 50MP sensor. This means the phone offers Space Zoom up to 100x magnification.
While 100x photos are hardly usable, you get the gist. The Ultra absolutely smokes its siblings in zoom capability. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ only have a 10MP 3x zoom lens with up to 30x magnification. You’ll also find this 3x zoom camera on the Ultra, so you are covered on all fronts.
Additionally, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200MP primary shooter instead of 50MP, delivering exceptional detail and clarity in all lighting conditions. Its ultrawide lens also employs a new 50MP sensor, capturing sharper and brighter wide-angle shots. The other two models have 12MP ultrawide cameras.
With superior camera hardware, you get extra camera features too. The Galaxy S25 Ultra can record 8K 30fps videos with its primary, ultrawide, and 5x telephoto lenses, whereas the S25 and S25+ can only shoot 8K using the primary camera. The Ultra also supports 4K 120fps video recording in Pro mode, which the S25 and S25+ lack. The 12MP selfie camera is unchanged across the lineup.
S Pen for enhanced productivity
A signature feature of the Ultra series, the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with an S Pen, perfect for precise drawing, writing, and document signing. The stylus supports pressure and tilt detection, offering a seamless pen-on-paper feel. While Samsung downgraded the S Pen this year by removing Bluetooth-powered Air Actions or remote gestures, it’s still a highly useful accessory. The Galaxy S25 and S25+ lack S Pen support.
Stronger build quality with Titanium and Gorilla Armor Glass
The Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a titanium frame, making it more durable and premium compared to the Armor Aluminum frame on the S25 and S25+. It also features Corning Gorilla Armor 2 glass protection on the front and back. The other two models use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels. These enhancements make the Ultra more resistant to scratches and shocks.
Anti-reflective display for better outdoor visuals
The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Corning Gorilla Armor 2 glass panel boasts anti-reflective properties that significantly reduce glare, improving screen visibility under bright light. The screen is perfectly visible even under direct sunlight, something phones with higher peak brightness struggle to do — the S25 Ultra has a peak brightness of 2,600 nits.
Bigger battery for longer usage
The Galaxy S25 Ultra features the largest battery (5,000mAh) in the lineup, lasting longer than both the Galaxy S25 (4,000mAh) and S25+ (4,900mAh). It also supports 45W fast charging, compared to the 25W charging limit on the standard S25 — the Plus model also supports 45W charging.
Up to 1TB storage
For those needing massive storage, the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers up to 1TB of internal storage, while the S25 and S25+ max out at 512GB. In select markets, the Ultra also includes 16GB of RAM with the 1TB model, compared to the 12GB limit on the other two models.
Big display with QHD+ resolution and ProScaler support
Samsung’s latest Ultra flagship sports a 6.9-inch display with QHD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels). It’s an LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz variable refresh rate, HDR10+, and 2600 nits of peak brightness. The phone supports ProScaler technology for improved visuals and color accuracy. The Plus model also features the same screen but with a smaller size of 6.7 inches. The base Galaxy S25, meanwhile, has a 6.2-inch FHD+ display (1080 x 2340 pixels).
The Galaxy S25 Ultra isn’t just another phone—it’s a premium experience with superior build quality, an S Pen, an advanced camera system, and top-tier storage options. If you want the best Samsung has to offer, the Ultra model is the clear choice. Hit the link below to place your order from Samsung’s official website.
