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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Width: 77.6mm (3.06in) Released: Feb 3, 2025
Rank: #11
13 + 7 + 15 + 12 + 14 + 5 + 5 + 0 + 5 + 5 = 81
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 81 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #11 of 252 in the One Hand Phones index. At 77.6mm (3.06in) wide, you'll need big pockets... literally!.
FLY* TOP Selfie* TOP Video RecordingSUPERIOR* TOP Software* TOP Desktop Replacement* TOP Screen
Score breakdown
Editorial
The S25 Ultra may be an incremental upgrade in hardware and camera tech but it is a world leader in AI functionality as Samsung turns to AI software to set itself apart from the competition. This is a phone with top performance, a full day of battery life, excellent photo and video results and 7 years of very stable OS package. Included is DeX - still the very best desktop replacement software there is. The screen, while not the brightest minimizes reflections and is more usable outdoors than any other. This year, Samsung decided to give us an Ultra with improved battery endurance and faster charging too. The lack of expandable memory is the only thing keeping the S25 Ultra back. The included stylus lost its Bluetooth but still works great.
PROs
Snapdragon 8 Elite, >1400nits ~500ppi LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+ and anti reflective coating, excellent 200MP main camera joined by 10MP and 50MP telephoto lenses and a 50MP ultrawide, tried and true 12MP PDAF Selfie, 7 years of OS updates and AI features ahead of the pack, amazing DeX computer replacement software
CONs
218gr 77.6mm wide glass and metal brick with a small 5000mAh battery, >60min slow 45W (15W wireless) charging, Samsung's refusal to include expandable SDmemory storage (do you know how big are these 8k video files?), the ecosystem that's trying to lock you in since 2019
Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Aug 5, 2026. See the full ranking of 252 phones →