The tables below compare the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra across general specifications, display, performance, camera, storage, connectivity, and battery, helping you understand how the two devices differ before making a purchase decision.
General
This section outlines the core identity details of both phones, including build dimensions and network support, ahead of individual feature comparisons.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Model | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimension and weight | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm, 162 grams | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm, 218 grams |
| Warranty | Not provided | Not provided |
Display and design
Both phones use Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels with Gorilla Glass protection, differing mainly in screen size, resolution, and overall build weight.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.2-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) | 1440x3120 px (QHD+) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 498 ppi |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 |
| Build material | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back | Gorilla Glass Armor 2 back |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Performance and software
Both phones share the same chipset and RAM configuration, differing only in storage options, so this section focuses on processing power and software support.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor core | Octa core (4.47 GHz dual core Oryon + 3.5 GHz hexa core Oryon) | Octa core (4.47 GHz dual core Oryon + 3.5 GHz hexa core Oryon) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Operating system | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | Samsung One UI |
Camera features
Camera capability marks one of the biggest differences between the two models, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra adding a dedicated telephoto lens for extended zoom.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Rear camera | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 50MP + 10MP + 50MP |
| Primary aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel Phase Detection | Laser and Multi-directional Phase Detection |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear video recording | 8K @30 fps, 4K @60 fps | 8K @30 fps, 4K @120 fps |
| Front video recording | 4K @60 fps | 4K @60 fps |
Storage and connectivity
Both phones use identical storage type and connectivity standards, with differences limited to available storage capacity.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery and other features
Battery capacity and charging speed differ between the two phones, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra offering a larger battery and faster charging support.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Fast charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W |
| Wireless reverse charging | 4.5W | 4.5W |
| Fingerprint sensor | On-screen ultrasonic | On-screen ultrasonic |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |