. But let's be real: these are cosmetic tweaks. The device physically thinned while somehow looking thicker, yet none of these shifts move the needle on daily usability. It is the definition of a "bare minimum" spec bump for a $1,299 flagship.
, even beating it in multi-core performance. Paired with a 40% larger vapor chamber, the thermal management is impeccable. However, this silicon isn't a
, the implementation feels native. The AI suite is a mixed bag. The Object Eraser and natural language gallery search are genuinely useful, but the "Daily Briefs" are filler. More concerning is the looming cost.
has hinted that these AI features are only free until the end of 2025. Buying a phone without knowing the future subscription cost of its headline features is a tough pill to swallow.
stripped the Bluetooth functionality, killing the remote shutter and media controls. Their excuse? Less than 1% of users used it. That logic fails the "Ultra" test. The Ultra brand is supposed to be about excess—cramming in every possible niche feature for the power user. Stripping features to save cents per unit signals a shift away from enthusiasts and toward the masses.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: The Tables Have Turned!
is a great phone that missed the chance to be the best. It’s awesome, efficient, and reliable. But for $1,299, "awesome" isn't enough when competitors like the
