Samsung's Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra share many similarities, in both their appearance and what's on the inside. So deciding which of the new phones to get – or whether to even get a new Galaxy phone at all – can be tricky.

CR reviews the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, noting that the phones offer only modest hardware upgrades and a whole host of new Galaxy AI features.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra; Size: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm (6.41 x 3.05 x 0.33) 157.7 x 78 x 8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches) Weight: 218 grams (7.69 ounces)

The new Galaxy S25 Ultra is undoubtedly a wonderful phone with some truly ultra specs. But in 2025, a lot of phones have ultra features and cost a lot less than $1,300.

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

If you are looking for futuristic AI experiences with powerful performance, then the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the one for you. Check out the detailed review to know what it is “Almost” a perfect Android flagship.

Samsung’s decision to remove the remote control functionality from the S Pen in the Galaxy S25 Ultra has not been well-received by many users. A recent poll shows that two-thirds of participants use the remote functions at least occasionally and expect to miss them if they upgrade to the new device.