# Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: specs and price

**Price (US):** $1299.99 at gsmarena.com (MSRP, 256GB (base config)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 16 smartphones we track it is #15 cheapest of 16; category median $849.
**Brand:** Samsung
**Released:** 2025-02
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 53/100, #10 of 21 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $1299.99 |
| Brand | Samsung |
| Released | 2025-02 |
| Display (in) | 6.9 |
| Display type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM (GB) | 12 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 |
| Main camera (MP) | 200 |
| Battery (mAh) | 5000 |
| Charge (W) | 45 |
| Weight (g) | 218 |
| OS | Android 15 |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Fiveg | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $1300, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is #15 cheapest of the 16 smartphones we track, where the median is $849. On the spec sheet, its display of 6.9 in is the highest of the 21, its main camera of 200 MP is the highest of the 21, and its charge of 45 W is above the median of the 18.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Guide, GSMArena) reviewed the exact Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both praise the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite speed, and Tom's Guide measured strong battery endurance (17h14m). Display measurements diverge by methodology. Both flag the slow 45W charging (~59 min to full); GSMArena calls the panel solid but not cutting-edge, while Tom's Guide rates the display excellent and brighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2025-01-30–2025-09-03.)

Praised: Fast overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, one of the fastest phones tested; Excellent, bright display beating iPhone 16 Pro Max in Tom's Guide lab (1,860 nits); Strong battery endurance (17h14m Tom's Guide test).
Flagged: Slow 45W charging, ~59 minutes to full; Qi2 support lacks built-in magnets; needs a special case; Display is solid but not cutting-edge per spec / dims quickly at peak.
Disagreement: Brightness numbers diverge by methodology: Tom's Guide measured 1,860 nits peak (small-window), while GSMArena measured 1417 nits auto / 784 nits manual at 75% white fill. As a result Tom's Guide frames the display as class-leading (brighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max), whereas GSMArena calls it reasonable but far from remarkable and mid-pack among 2025 flagships.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2025-09-03, tomsguide.com), GSMArena (2025-01-30, gsmarena.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?**

Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Guide, GSMArena) reviewed the exact Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both praise the overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite speed, and Tom's Guide measured strong battery endurance (17h14m). Display measurements diverge by methodology. Both flag the slow 45W charging (~59 min to full); GSMArena calls the panel solid but not cutting-edge, while Tom's Guide rates the display excellent and brighter than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Praised: Fast overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, one of the fastest phones tested; Excellent, bright display beating iPhone 16 Pro Max in Tom's Guide lab (1,860 nits); Strong battery endurance (17h14m Tom's Guide test). Flagged: Slow 45W charging, ~59 minutes to full; Qi2 support lacks built-in magnets; needs a special case; Display is solid but not cutting-edge per spec / dims quickly at peak. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cost?**

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a US price of $1299.99 (MSRP, 256GB (base config)), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra compare on price?**

At $1300, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is #15 cheapest of the 16 smartphones we track, where the median is $849.

**When was the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra released?**

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was released 2025-02.

**What are the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's key specs?**

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Samsung): display in 6.9, display type Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, refresh hz 120, chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, ram gb 12. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25_ultra-13322.php (gsmarena.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/buy/galaxy-s25-ultra-256gb-unlocked-sku-sm-s938uzkaxaa/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price of record was $1299.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra/
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