Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 lines up the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

8.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

1.3 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy S25
Display	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads	Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Memory	12GBTie	12GBTie
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom	5xLeads	3x
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads	4,000 mAh; up to 29 hours video playback
Charging	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads	25W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare
Weight	218 g	162 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	$1,299 launch price	$799 launch priceLeads
Software	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, battery, and charging.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on weight and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.