Right on schedule, Samsung has officially announced its newest flagship – Galaxy S25 Ultra, offering a substantial leap forward in mobile technology with its advanced AI capabilities and powerful hardware improvements. The device was introduced alongside the Galaxy S25 and S25+.
Revolutionary AI Integration

The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces a suite of AI features powered by the custom-designed Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, employing multimodal AI agents capable of interpreting text, speech, images, and videos for more natural interactions. One UI 7 also delivers context-aware features and personalized experiences while maintaining robust privacy measures through the Personal Data Engine and Knox Vault security.
One UI 7 introduces several AI-powered features including Circle to Search with enhanced recognition of phone numbers, emails, and URLs. The interface supports natural language commands for Gallery searches and system settings adjustments.
There’s Writing Assist for content summarization and note formatting across apps, as well as Drawing Assist for combining sketches, text, and image prompts. Now Brief also offers proactive suggestions through the Now Bar on the lock screen.
Enhanced Performance and Processing Power

The custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy delivers unprecedented performance improvements, with a 40% boost in NPU, 37% in CPU, and 30% in GPU compared to its predecessor. The device features a 40% larger vapor chamber plus an improved thermal management system for sustained performance during intensive tasks and AI processing.
Professional-Grade Camera System

Galaxy S25 Ultra features a new 50MP ultrawide sensor and maintains the 200MP main sensor. Its ProVisual Engine introduces innovative features like Audio Eraser for video editing and Virtual Aperture for DSLR-like depth control. Moreover, the system now captures 10-bit HDR by default, delivering four times richer color expression.
Design and Durability

The Galaxy S25 Ultra showcases Samsung’s commitment to sustainability while maintaining premium build quality. The device boasts a durable titanium frame and debuts Corning Gorilla Armor 2, offering superior protection against drops and scratches. The design emphasizes comfort with refined rounded edges while maintaining the signature Galaxy aesthetic.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Specifications
Display | 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 1-120Hz refresh rate, Vision Booster, Adaptive Color Tone, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
RAM | 12GB |
Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Rear Camera | 50MP ultra-wide, 200 MP main (OIS), 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom, OIS), 10MP Telephoto (3x optical zoom, OIS) |
Front Camera | 12MP |
OS | One UI 7 (Android 15) 7 Generations of OS upgrades + 7 years of security patches |
Battery | 5,000mAh + 45W Wired Fast-Charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
IP Rating | IP68 |
Colors | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Plus Online Exclusive: Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen |
Galaxy S25 Ultra Pre-Order
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series will be available for pre-order from January 23 to February 13, 2025, and come with 6 months of Gemini Advanced and 2TB of cloud storage at no extra cost.
Pre-order benefits:
- Free double-up storage for the 256GB variant
- 50% off 1 year Samsung Care
- Up to PHP 12,000 Trade-in Incentive
- 30% discount on the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch
You can also get the devices at flexible payment offers including up to 15% off via credit card, up to PHP 6,000 off via Samsung Finance+, and 2 months free via Home Credit at 0% installment up to 24 months.
Visit the official Samsung website for more information
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.