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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5 reasons to be excited about this flagship
Samsung will launch Galaxy S25 Ultra early next year and it will have new features but there are 5 specific reasons that you should be excited about this upcoming flagship.
Besides S25 Ultra, the company has two other phones planned under the S25 belt including a standard and a Plus variant but we’ll stick to Ultra for this article.
Ultra variant defines Samsung’s top-of-the-line hardware and software capabilities. This phone has all that a flagship user can think about. With the next version, the company will further the ultra’s specifications with five new additions. These are:
- Display and Design
- Performance
- Camera
- Battery
- Software
Display
Screen is the key attraction for Samsung’s Ultra devices and S24 U led this segment with slimmer bezels. It is equipped with a 6.8-inch rounded corners display with Quad HD+ resolution and 120 Hz max refresh rate.
Based on recent reports, the S25 Ultra will refine the display and round the corners alongside the middle frame. Unlike its predecessor, this new device will have a flat frame to highlight the slim display sides. It’ll be the first time, Samsung will opt for a flat frame compared to a curved end.
The S25 Ultra could increase the screen to 6.86 inches with a new LED composition, improving the visual quality and viewing angles.
With a new frame and display optimizations, Samsung is aiming for a slightly thin and light body for a better in-hand experience.
Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra will use Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile processor. This chipset brings 45% performance improvement, 44% power efficiency boost, and a larger shared data cache.
Its new Adreno GPU has a better architecture with 40% performance improvement and 40% gaming frame efficiency.
Snapdragon 8 Elite’s 45% Hexagon NPU can boost 45% performance in AI task handling and similar enhancement in performance per watt. The new chip can support longer token inputs.
Camera
S25 Ultra will use a 200MP main camera, 10MP secondary telephoto with 3X zoom, and 50MP primary periscope zoom with 5X zoom. These camera specs are identical to the previous Ultra model but a new change will come with a 50MP Ultra wide angle.
This new lens will contribute to improved photography and videography in parity with the main camera.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has AI for ISP fused with Hexagon NPU to provide smart camera features and improved 4K photo and videography. It also supports image editing features such as video objective remover.
Battery
The next-gen S series is likely to retain a 5000mAh battery from its predecessor with 45W fast charging. However, new software and chipsets could improve the power efficiency and extend its battery life.
Software
One UI 7 will debut with Galaxy S25 devices with new graphical changes. For example, the new One UI has refreshed Quick Settings looks and interactiveness.
Aside from UI, the company has made minor tweaks to simplify the interface. It has worked through essential parts of the system such as settings and in-device searches with AI.
The AI software capabilities could also extend to system apps and we primarily see its effect on Camera features for quality enhancements. You can expect Satellite connectivity to be a part of this new operating system.
One UI 7 will extend the focus on device security and data privacy with new tools such as anti-theft and app permission management from Android 15.
Others
The excitement doesn’t stop here, the South Korean phone maker has plans to improve the S-Pen’s pressure sensitivity. On the other hand, you will see new color options with improved titanium material.
Check our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Section to stay updated with the latest news and reports about this flagship.
On November 19, Google dropped the Android 16 Developer Preview. It’s a very initial development stage of the new Android version. Samsung Galaxy devices may receive the new Android 16-based One UI (8) update in the second half of 2025.
Dozens of Samsung Galaxy devices are eligible for the Android 16 update. Galaxy smartphone users are currently waiting for the One UI 7 Beta Program to kick off. It will bring Android 15 to Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Samsung’s running way too late this year. It hasn’t yet started the new software’s beta testing. The public rollout is slated to be started early next year. Meanwhile, Google is shifting gears to streamline Android’s adoption across vendors.
In recent years, Samsung has significantly improved its software support. The majority of new phones come with at least six years of OS update support. The policy peaks up to 7 years on flagship devices starting the Galaxy S24 series.
Determining the Android 16’s eligibility for Galaxy isn’t a pretty difficult task. You will surely receive the update if your device is shipped with Android 14. It’s for entry-level phones, while for most there’s no concern for mid-range and flagships.
Samsung Android 16 Eligible Device List
Galaxy S Smartphones:
- Galaxy S22 Series
- Galaxy S23 Series
- Galaxy S24 Series
Galaxy Z Fold and Flip Phones:
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6
Galaxy S FE Phones:
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy A Phones:
- Galaxy A33, A53 and A73
- Galaxy A14, A24, A34 and A54
- Galaxy A15, A25, A35 and A55
- Galaxy A06, A16
Galaxy Tab Tablets:
- Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra
Note: This is not a final device list nor shared by Samsung. Based on the official software support promise, the above-listed Samsung phones and tablets will surely receive a major OS upgrade in the second half of 2025.
The listing of the S21 FE may have caught your attention due to missing the missing S21 series. For those shocking, the S21 series and S21 FE are eligible for four OS upgrades. The S21 FE launched with Android 12, while the S21 series with Android 11.
Android 16 is the thing of next year, we eagerly await the One UI 7 Beta along with covering the latest insights. The official rollout will commence after unveiling at the Galaxy Unpacked next year, which could fall in late January.
Samsung has released the November 2024 update for the Galaxy S24 FE, which brings a new Auto Blocker feature. This update is currently rolling out in the US and will be available to more users soon.
The advanced Auto Blocker feature for Samsung Galaxy S24 FE helps improve your device’s security by blocking USB devices from connecting to your phone when Maximum Restrictions mode is enabled.
In the Maximum Restrictions mode, only charging is allowed through USB connections. This means other devices, like a computer or another phone, won’t be able to access your data if they try to connect via USB.
The extra layer of protection is useful for users who need stronger security, preventing unauthorized access to your data if someone physically connects to your phone.
Along with the new feature, the update also includes general improvements to system security and stability, making your Galaxy S24 FE more reliable and safer to use.
To get the update, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE users should look for the One UI build version S721USQS3AXK3, which is around 400MB in size. To install it, just go to Settings, tap on Software Update, and select Download and Install.
If you’ve received the update, it’s recommended to install it to benefit from the new features, enhanced security along new Auto Blocker support.
Samsung One UI 7 will provide extra security with advanced Auto Blocker feature
Samsung is likely to work on a new feature for its TVs called Color Booster Pro. The company recently (November 15, 2024) filed a trademark for the name, which suggests it might be an upgraded version of its current Color Booster feature.
Currently, Color Booster is available on some Samsung smart TVs. It allows users to make the colors on their screen brighter and more vivid, especially red and blue tones.
The trademark application covers chips and software used to improve the image quality of TVs, monitors, and digital signs. While details are still unclear, there are a few possibilities for what the Color Booster Pro feature could be.
There might be one possibility that Samsung may just want to protect the name Color Booster Pro to make sure no one else can use it. Another possibility is that the company might rename the current Color Booster feature to Color Booster Pro without changing it too much.
If Samsung is working on an advanced version for the version of the Color Booster then it could be the most possibility. It might give users more options to fine-tune the picture quality to allow for more control than the current Low and High settings.
We might see Color Booster Pro in select 2025 TV models possibly along with a new version of its Tizen operating system, only if Samsung moves forward with this.
While nothing is certain yet, this trademark filing shows that Samsung is thinking about ways to improve how users can adjust their TV’s picture settings. For now, we’ll have to wait and see if Color Booster Pro becomes a real feature.