Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Launched with Refreshed Design and Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy

After months of leaks and speculation, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is finally here. The new device brings major refreshments in the design as Samsung removes the sharp and boxy edges of the Galaxy Note series for a more rounded design. The smartphone brings great improvements over its predecessor including a new display coating, a new 50 MP ultrawide camera, and Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Without further ado, let’s dive into Samsung’s highest flagship.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is both thinner (8.2mm vs 8.6mm) and lighter (218g vs 233g) than its predecessor. The phone still carries a titanium frame in all its color options. It is also the first smartphone, and the only, to carry the all-new Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2. It offers extra durability for the ceramic glass and keeps its anti-reflective feature. The display of the new smartphone seems to remain the same as its predecessor. We have a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with QHD+ resolution and a 1-120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate. It comes with Vision Booster and Adaptive Color tone features.

New Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy With Powerful AI Features

The Galaxy S25 Ultra brings some serious power under the hood with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, paired with 12GB of RAM. It even steps up its game with a vapor chamber that’s 40% larger, keeping things cool when you’re pushing the limits. Samsung says this beast is rocking a 40% faster NPU, a CPU that’s 37% quicker, and a GPU that’s 30% speedier compared to the last model. That’s a whole lot of horsepower packed into your pocket!

The upgraded NPU isn’t just about speed—it’s all about smarts. Hold down the Power button to summon Gemini, your AI sidekick. Circle to Search now goes the extra mile by recognizing phone numbers, emails, and links for instant actions. Plus, multimodal AI is here to flex, handling text, speech, images, and even videos like a pro. Want to find that one perfect photo in your Gallery? Just ask Gemini. Search gets smarter too, suggesting what you should do next, whether it’s sharing a GIF or saving an event to your calendar.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra lets you transcribe and summarize calls, format notes with writing assistance, and even perform on-device generative edits for creative tweaks. Privacy is a big deal too. The Personal Data Engine analyzes your data right on the phone, locking it down inside Knox Vault. It also includes Post-quantum cryptography keeps your data safe from tomorrow’s quantum threats.

One UI 7 and Seven Years of OS and Security Updates

The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces Now Brief, your daily assistant that keeps you in the loop. It provides a handy summary of your day, complete with stock updates, weather forecasts, events, travel info, and more—all tailored to your preferences. And the best part? You can check it right from your lock screen.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra notably introduces Samsung’s AI-packed One UI 7, built on Android 15, which debuts with the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung promises an impressive seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates for the S25 Ultra, ensuring your phone stays future-proof for the long haul. Once again, the company runs to become the best Android OEM when it comes to software update. That was quite a change from the days of TouchWiz, huh?

Powerful Camera Features for the Galaxy S25 Ultra Owners!

The Galaxy S25 Ultra steps up its camera game with the addition of a new 50MP f/1.9 ultrawide lens. This new module is the greatest change to the well-known, powerful, camera setup. Moving on, we have a 200MP f/1.7 main shooter, a 50MP f/3.4 5x telephoto, and a 10MP f/2.4 3x zoom. For selfies and video calls, there is a 12MP f/2.2 selfie camera. One big upgrade is in video recording—10-bit HDR is now the default setting. Moreover, for creative users, Samsung introduces Galaxy Log. It is a new mode with a wider color gamut. which offers precise color grading.

In Expert RAW, the new Virtual Aperture mode gives you control over depth-of-field. Meanwhile, Portrait Studio takes personalization to the next level, letting you create custom avatars using AI for a fun and unique touch.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in stunning finishes: Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, and Titanium Gray. You can choose between 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, and 12GB/1TB configurations, priced at £1,249, £1,349, and £1,549, respectively.

Samsung is offering a sweet pre-order bonus! It is doubling the base storage to 512GB at no extra cost. So if you pay for the base model, you will still get the 12GB/512GB variant. Additionally, buyers will enjoy 6 months of Gemini Advanced free with their Galaxy S25 Ultra purchase, adding extra value to this premium package.

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