The Galaxy S25 Ultra went on sale in India in early 2025 after a January launch, priced at Rs 1,29,999 for 12 GB/256 GB. It kept the Ultra recipe of a built-in S Pen, titanium frame and four rear cameras, but softened the design with rounded corners and a slightly larger 6.9-inch display that is easier to hold than the boxy S24 Ultra.
The QHD+ screen keeps Gorilla Armor 2 with anti-reflective coating, which remains one of the best outdoor displays on any phone. Weight drops to 218 g, a meaningful change for an Ultra. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is fast and efficient, and Samsung removed Bluetooth Air Actions from the S Pen, a small loss for people who used it as a remote.
The ultrawide camera jumps to 50 MP, joining the 200 MP main, 10 MP 3x and 50 MP 5x telephotos. Battery stays at 5000 mAh with 45W charging, but endurance is excellent. Rivals such as the Vivo X200 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max matched or beat it in some camera tests, yet nothing else combines a stylus, this zoom range and seven years of updates.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 129,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | January 2025 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.9-inch, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, 1440 x 3120 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 200 MP main + 50 MP ultrawide + 10 MP 3x telephoto + 50 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 218 g |
| Colours | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray |
What we like
- Excellent anti-reflective display
- Lighter, more comfortable design
- Upgraded 50 MP ultrawide
- Integrated S Pen and long update support
What could be better
- S Pen lost Bluetooth gestures
- 45W charging
- Very high price
Who should buy it
Heavy users who want a stylus, outstanding zoom and the best Samsung display in one phone.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (January 2025). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.