Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung announced its new flagship lineup recently, the Galaxy S25 series. As per usual when it comes to the ‘Galaxy S’ series, three smartphones have been launched. In this article, we’ll compare them, the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra. Do note that we did not have a lot of time with the devices yet, but we did use them for a bit, so we’ll do our best to provide you with some initial information.

Our reviews are coming, and depending on when you end up reading this, they may already be up. They’ll go in-depth with every phone, so that’s not something we’ll do here. This comparison should help you realize the differences between devices, and provide you with some additional information. We’ll kick things off with their specifications and will take things from there. Let’s get to it, shall we?

Specs

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra, respectively

– Screen size:
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
– Display resolution:
2340 x 1080
3120 x 1440
3120 x 1440
– SoC:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB (LPDDR5X)
12GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 1/3.94-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 1/3.94-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom)
200MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, OIS, multi-directional PDAF, 1/1.3-inch sensor, 0.6um pixel size), 50MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/1.9 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF 0.7um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, 1/3.52-inch sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1.12um pixel size, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 1/2.52-inch sensor size, PDAF, 5x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 22mm lens)
– Battery:
4,000mAh
4,900mAh
5,000mAh
– Charging:
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
– Dimensions:
146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
– Weight:
162 grams
190 grams
218 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic), facial scanning
– OS:
Android 15 with One UI 7
– Price:
$799.99+
$999.99+
$1,299+
– Buy:
Samsung Galaxy S25 (Samsung.com)
Samsung Galaxy S25+ (Samsung.com)
Galaxy S25 Ultra (Samsung.com)

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Design

The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ are basically identical in terms of the design, the only difference is in their size. The Galaxy S25 Ultra does look a bit different, with slightly less rounded edges, more camera protrusions, etc. It’s still very similar to the other two phones. The materials Samsung used are a bit different. The vanilla and ‘Plus’ models are made out of aluminum and glass, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra utilizes titanium and glass. It also has an S Pen stylus (which lost some of its functionality) unlike the other two models.

The size differences are also apparent. The Galaxy S25 is a compact smartphone, while the Galaxy S25+ and Ultra are large devices. The ‘Ultra’ model is notably larger than the Galaxy S25+, though, that goes for every dimension. There is also quite a difference in weight too. The Galaxy S25 weighs 162 grams, the ‘Plus’ model weighs 190 grams, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra goes up to 218 grams. The ‘Ultra’ model is notably lighter than its predecessor, though, which is nice to see. And yes, you can feel that difference in the hand, very much so.

They all have flat displays, and thin, uniform bezels

Having said that, all three phones have flat displays, and thin, uniform bezels. They also have a centered display camera hole up top and physical buttons on the right-hand side. The frame is flat all around, on all three devices. It’s tapered on the edges, though, so it doesn’t cut into your hand or anything like that. There are three camera islands on the back of the vanilla and ‘Plus’ models, for three cameras. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has five protrusions on the back and four cameras. All three phones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, by the way.

All three of these phones are quite slippery in the hand. Using a case is highly recommended. They all feel good in the hand, though we’re seeing the most improvement with the ‘Ultra’ model. Despite the fact it has a larger display, it has a smaller footprint than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It’s also lighter on top of that.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Display

The Samsung Galaxy S25 includes a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. Its resolution is fullHD+ (2340 x 1080). That panel si flat, and it has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It also supports HDR10+ content, and its brightness gets up to 2,600 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is around 91% on the phone, while the display aspect ratio sits at 19.5:9. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection is included here.

The Galaxy S25+, on the flip side, has a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The resolution here is 3120 x 1440 pixels. It supports HDR10+ content, and its brightness gets up to 2,600 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is almost at 92%, while the display aspect ratio here is 19.5:9. This phone’s display is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

The ‘Ultra’ model comes with anti-reflective display protection

And finally, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This phone has a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The resolution here is 3120 x 1440 pixels, and the display supports HDR10+ content. Its peak brightness is 2,600 nits, while the screen-to-body ratio is over 92%. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while the Gorilla Armor 2 protects this display. It also does a good job of fighting reflections.

All three of these displays look really nice, and there’s not much to complain about. The ‘Ultra’ does have a major advantage with the Gorilla Armor 2 protection, though. Mainly because it does a wonderful job of countering reflections, as the first-gen iteration did. It’s a night and day difference. All three displays are vivid, have great viewing angles, and great touch response. You won’t really notice the resolution difference between the vanilla model and the other two displays, mainly due to the size of the Galaxy S25’s panel. So, that’s a non-issue. The bezels are thin enough for the experience to be quite immersive on all three phones.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Performance

All three phones are fueled by the same processor, and have the same RAM on the inside. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, from Qualcomm, fuels the devices. That is a slightly overclocked version of the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite. All three phones also come with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM on the inside, and UFS 4.0 flash storage. The storage is not expandable on either phone, by the way.

The performance the three phones offer is basically identical, which is completely unsurprising. Well, identical to the naked eye, at least. Though it makes sense considering the similarities in hardware. Do note that we did not have a lot of time to test out the devices at this point, as this comparison comes after first impressions with devices, basically. The performance they offer is great, though.

All three phones are extremely snappy with the brand new One UI 7 on top of them, and that’s exactly what we expected. They will likely stay that way for quite some time, as all flagships should. Regardless of whether you’re jumping around apps, browsing, watching something, or gaming, the experience is top-notch. We’ll go more in-depth with all that in our review, but the initial impressions are very positive with all three devices, no issues whatsoever.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery

The battery packs remain unchanged compared to their predecessors. The Galaxy S25 has a 4,000mAh battery, the Galaxy S25+ comes with a 4,900mAh unit, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra includes a 5,000mAh battery pack. In all honesty, this doesn’t seem at all impressive compared to the competition, but it’ll be interesting to see if there are any improvements across the board here.

The competitors are using silicon-carbon batteries, and are able to stuff in much higher capacities than what Samsung is providing here. Still, the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra in particular offered great battery life, so… Samsung decided to stick with regular batteries for at least one more cycle. We’ll see what happens next year. We were unable to test the battery life on the devices, as we did not properly test them yet. You’ll get that information once the reviews drop. We have no doubt that the two larger models will do a good job, we’re just a bit worried about the vanilla model.

Qi2 is supported, but only via a case

When it comes to charging, things are also unchanged. Well, Qi2 is supported on all three phones, but you’ll need a case for it. So, they’re “Qi2 ready”, as Samsung would say. That doesn’t really change the charging speed, though. The Galaxy S25 supports 25W wired charging, while the other two phones support 45W wireless charging. The difference between them was not big on the Galaxy S24 series, and we’re expecting something similar here, we’ll have to test it though. Samsung’s 45W wired charging is not particularly fast, though.

When it comes to wireless charging, you’re getting 15W wireless charging on all three phones. The ‘Ultra’ was tipped to support 25W wireless charging, but that was not mentioned by Samsung, and the same charging is listed in the spec sheets, so… that’s what we’ll stick with until we test it. Do note that 4.5W reverse wireless charging is on offer on all three phones. Neither device comes with a charger in the box, though.

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Cameras

When it comes to cameras, things are quite similar to last year, with one notable difference. First of all, the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ have the exact same cameras, and they’re the same as last year’s. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the same main and periscope telephoto units and a different ultrawide camera. We did not fully test the cameras yet, as we did not have enough time with the phones yet, but a full review is coming. Let’s talk about the hardware.

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ feature a 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS), along with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV, 1/2.55-inch sensor). The third camera is a 10-megapixel telephoto unit (3x optical zoom, 1/3.94-inch sensor). The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, has a 200-megapixel main camera (1/1.3-inch sensor, OIS), a 50-megapixel ultrawide unit (120-degree FOV), a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (3x optical zoom, 1/3.52-inch sensor), and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (1/2.52-inch sensor, 5x optical zoom).

Samsung will try to use AI in order to boost the camera performance on all three phones. The company, in all honesty, is kind of behind in terms of hardware, though. There are notably larger and newer camera sensors in use out there today. The telephoto camera in particular, on both phones, is a major pain point, especially in low light, at least on paper. While Samsung could have also upgraded the periscope telephoto camera on the ‘Ultra’ model. That change is allegedly coming next year.

So, we wonder how much will the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and Samsung’s new AI solutions do for the camera performance on the phones. The camera hardware is not exactly the most modern, and we do expect notable changes next year.

Audio

All three of these phones feature stereo speakers. They sounded fine at first, but we’ll have more information once they’re properly tested. They are loud though, though, that’s for sure. There are some differences, but all of them are loud enough.

Neither phone has an audio jack. They all have a Type-C port at the bottom, though, so you can use that to connect your wired headphones. Alternatively, Bluetooth 5.4 is supported on all three phones.

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