Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Ultra: Thinner, Lighter, and Enhanced with 50MP Ultrawide Camera
Samsung has officially launched the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, showcasing a sleek and refined design that promises a more comfortable user experience. The latest flagship smartphone boasts a slimmer profile, measuring 8.2mm compared to its predecessor's 8.6mm, and is lighter at 218g versus 233g. The device retains its titanium frame and introduces the new Corning Gorilla Armor 2, offering enhanced durability and anti-reflective properties.
Featuring a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 1-120Hz refresh rate, Vision booster, and Adaptive color tone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra delivers a stunning visual experience. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, paired with 12GB of RAM and a 40% larger vapor chamber for improved cooling efficiency. Samsung claims significant performance boosts with a 40% faster NPU, 37% faster CPU, and 30% faster GPU compared to its predecessor.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces advanced AI capabilities, such as summoning Gemini with a press and hold of the side-slash-Power button. The AI-powered Circle to Search feature now recognises phone numbers, emails, and URLs for quick actions, while multimodal AI agents enable natural interactions through text, speech, images, and videos. The device also offers enhanced privacy features, including a Personal Data Engine and post-quantum cryptography for data protection.
Incorporating Android 15-based One UI 7, the Galaxy S25 Ultra provides users with a seamless and intuitive interface. Samsung commits to offering seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates for the device. Camera enthusiasts will appreciate the addition of a new 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide camera to the already impressive camera setup, which includes a 200MP main camera, a 50MP 5x telephoto lens, a 10MP 3x midrange zoom, and a 12MP selfie camera.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra elevates the photography and videography experience with features like the AI ProVisual Engine for enhanced image processing, 10-bit HDR video recording by default, and the introduction of Galaxy Log for wider color gamut recording. Users can now enjoy greater control over depth-of-field with the Virtual Aperture mode within Expert RAW, while Portrait Studio allows for the creation of personalised avatars using AI technology.
Available in Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, and Titanium Gray colour options, the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in 12/256GB, 12/512GB, and 12GB/1TB configurations. The device is priced at €1,449/£1,249, €1,569/£1,349, and €1,569/£1,549, with a special pre-order offer doubling the base storage to 512GB at no additional cost.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra features a slimmer and lighter design with enhanced durability.
The device offers advanced AI capabilities and enhanced privacy features.
Camera improvements include a new 50MP ultrawide camera and enhanced video recording capabilities.
Source: GSM ARENA