GALAXY S25 ULTRA

1. Release Timeline & Pricing India

Announced: January 22, 2025

Sale Start: February 7, 2025

Launch Price: ₹1,29,999 for 12GB+256GB

June 2026 Street Prices:

12GB + 256GB: ₹93,899

12GB + 512GB: ₹1,11,999

12GB + 1TB: ₹1,65,999

Prime Day Deal: ₹84,999 July 4-6, 2026 - lowest ever, 35% off launch price . 

2. Design & Durability

Frame: Grade titanium frame, not aluminum

Front/Back: Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on front, Gorilla Glass back

IP Rating: IP68 + IP69K - resists high-pressure water jets + 1.5m submersion 30 min

MIL-STD-810H: Passed military standard drop/temperature tests

Dimensions: 162.5 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm

Weight: 210g, 217g India variant

S Pen: Built-in, same silo as S24 Ultra. Air Actions + remote camera shutter . 

3. Display - Best on Android

Size: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Resolution: QHD+ 1440 x 3120, ∼500 ppi

Refresh: 1Hz-120Hz LTPO adaptive

Brightness: 800 nits typ, 1800 nits HBM, 2600 nits peak

HDR: HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Ultra HDR image support

Tech: 3840Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain. 

4. Performance - Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Chip: Custom "Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy" - overclocked to 4.47GHz

CPU: Octa-core, 2+6 cluster

GPU: Adreno 830

RAM/Storage: 12GB LPDDR5X + 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0

Cooling: Larger vapor chamber vs S24 Ultra for sustained gaming

AI: Built for on-device Galaxy AI + Google Gemini. Runs AI features without cloud . 

5. Camera System - Quad Setup

Rear:

200MP Wide: Samsung ISOCELL HP2, f/1.7, 1/1.3", OIS, 2x in-sensor crop zoom

50MP Ultrawide: 120° FOV

50MP Periscope: 5x optical zoom, OIS

10MP Telephoto: 3x optical zoom, OIS 3c5d

Front: 12MP, f/2.2, autofocus 3c5d

Video: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@60fps, Pro mode, Expert RAW, Astro Hyperlapse

AI Camera: AI Zoom up to 100x, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Object Eraser, Nightography. 

6. Battery & Charging

Capacity: 5,000mAh Li-Ion

Wired: 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0

Wireless: 15W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Reverse: 4.5W reverse wireless + 10W reverse wired

Efficiency: Snapdragon 8 Elite + LTPO display gives 1.5-2 days moderate use . 

7. Software & AI

OS: Android 15 out of box, updated to Android 16-based One UI 7

Updates: 7 years OS + 7 years security patches

Galaxy AI 2025: Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Transcript Assist, Chat Assist, Interpreter, Generative Wallpaper, Photo Assist

Google: Deep Gemini integration. Press-hold side button to launch Gemini . 

8. Connectivity

Network: 5G SA/NSA, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Other: UWB, NFC, GPS, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM + Dual eSIM support . 

9. Audio & Extras

Speakers: Stereo, tuned by AKG

Mic: Multiple mics with AI noise reduction

Vibration: Enhanced haptics

No: 3.5mm jack, microSD slot