Samsung · Updated August 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: price, specs & release date
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, released 2025-02. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gsmarena.com verified STALE · 2026-06-15 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at $1659.99 on gsmarena.com as of 2026-08-30, #24 cheapest of 27 smartphones (median $999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 33 in class.
Verified Aug 30, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for 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).
- Skip if Slow 45W charging, ~59 minutes to full is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$1659.99Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra a good buy?
At $1660, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is #23 cheapest of the 27 smartphones we track, where the median is $999. On the spec sheet, its main camera of 200 MP is the highest of the 33, its display of 6.9 in is above the median of the 33, and its charge of 45 W is above the median of the 30.
Evidence of Record
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 7 physical metrics — brightness, color gamut, dimensional accuracy and 4 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · color gamut · dimensional accuracy · geekbench · 3dmark solar bay · battery · adobe premiere rush
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-01-30–2025-09-03
Tested by Tom's Guide, GSMArena
Consistently 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)
Commonly 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
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (2)
Peak brightness (lab): 1,860 nits · Color gamut (DCI-P3): 90.8% · Color accuracy (Delta-E): 0.24 · Geekbench (single / multi-core): 3,031 / 9,829 · 3DMark Solar Bay Unlimited: 42.4 fps / 11,140 · Battery test (web surf 5G, 150 nits): 17 hours and 14 minutes · Charge in 30 min: 71% · Adobe Premiere Rush transcode: 52 seconds
In our lab testing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra turned in a max brightness of 1,860 nits. That doesn't eclipse the insane score the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL turned in (2,469 nits), but it does beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max (1,553 nits) by a fair margin.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip along with 12GB of RAM, and it's definitely one of the fastest phones we've tested.
The second trade-off is that the S25 Ultra has half-assed Qi2 charging support. I say that because the magnets are not built into the phone itself.
Max brightness (manual, 75% white): 784 nits · Max brightness (auto, 75% white): 1417 nits · Charge time 0-100% (45W): 59 minutes · Charge in 30 min: 72% · Charge in 15 min: 41%
The S25 Ultra posted a reasonable but far from remarkable 1400-ish nits in adaptive brightness mode, and was good for a little under 800nits in manual operation.
It's a solid display panel, just not one that's cutting edge, going by the specs.
In our testing, the Galaxy S25 Ultra charged from empty to 100% in 59 minutes, with the indicator showing 72% at the half-hour mark and 41% at the 15-minute checkpoint. These are more or less standard Samsung numbers - or, in other words, relatively slow charging.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1659.99 — current on record (was $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 |
Source: gsmarena.com (read 2026-06-15) STALE · 2026-06-15 · corroborated by samsung.com (read 2026-06-15). Specs from GSMArena, price verified directly on Samsung's official US buy page ($1,299.99 for the 256GB base, the smallest US config). Launch OS is Android 15 with One UI 7 (GSMArena now lists the One UI 8 update). Chipset is the overclocked 'Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy'. Nothing was nulled.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra worth it vs cheaper smartphones?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra against its closest cheaper and pricier smartphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 27 ranked
| Product | Price | Display (in) | Display type | Refresh (Hz) | Chipset | RAM (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra this | $1659.99 | 6.9 | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 120 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | 12 |
| Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | $1299.99 | 6.9 | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | 12 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold | $1799 | 8 | Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | 120 | Google Tensor G5 | 16 |
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 $1659.99, as of 2026-08-30.
How does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra compare on price?
At $1660, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is #23 cheapest of the 27 smartphones we track, where the median is $999.
Has the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's price dropped?
No — since 2026-06-27 the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has risen 27.7%, from $1299.99 to $1659.99; the lowest we have recorded is $1299.99 (2026-06-27).
What is the lowest price the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $1299.99 on 2026-06-27.
Is now a good time to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is currently $1659.99; the lowest we have recorded is $1299.99 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
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.
Price of record: $1659.99 at gsmarena.com, 2026-08-30. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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