Probably the biggest hardware enhancement Samsung added to the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the latest and greatest in Snapdragon processing, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. After a little bit of time using the phone, I can confirm everything feels very speedy and responsive.

It is now more cost- effective to opt for the premium Galaxy S25 Ultra than any other Samsung smartphone. By combining all the available benefits, you can save over $1300 in instant savings, cashback, and trade-in value on a device that originally costs $1419 (for the 512GB version).

Samsung introduced the world to the Galaxy S25 Ultra last week, meaning even those of us lucky enough to have tried the phone haven't spent much time with it yet. But even after just a single day of use,

Verizon is the only carrier currently offering free satellite messaging support for Galaxy S25. Other US carriers may eventually offer satellite messaging support on the Galaxy S25.

There's no stylus or four cameras, but they've got all the AI fixings, plus a base of 12GB of RAM on both Galaxy S25 models.

The Galaxy S25 has the new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass panel on the front and back, so you might be tempted to use it without a case. While the new panel is tougher and more impact and scratch-resistant,

Samsung announced a refresh to its flagship lineup of smartphones at its Unpacked event, introducing consumers to the new Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, and S25. Pre-orders are now available on Samsung’s website and the tech company is offering a generous trade-in deal.