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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Review after a year of use
The Galaxy S25 Ultra remains a solid device a year after its launch, with smooth performance, a vibrant screen, and consistent cameras. Although battery life can be inconsistent and the design has changed from previous models, it remains a valuable option, even considering the upcoming S26 Ultra.
1. 📱 Introduction and expectations about the Galaxy S25 Ultra
- ✅ The reviewer has been using the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a year.
- ✅ The launch of the S26 Ultra is near, which motivates this long-term review.
- ✅ The reviewer still keeps their Galaxy S24 Ultra.
00:00 - 00:17
1. 📱 Introduction and expectations about the Galaxy S25 Ultra
- ✅ The reviewer has been using the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a year.
- ✅ The launch of the S26 Ultra is near, which motivates this long-term review.
- ✅ The reviewer still keeps their Galaxy S24 Ultra.
00:19 - 00:47
2. 🔄 Transition from the S24 Ultra to the S25 Ultra and expectations of the S26 Ultra
- ✅ The reviewer upgraded from the S24 Ultra to the S25 Ultra.
- ✅ The S24 Ultra is considered the last Note device with a boxy design.
- ✅ The S26 Ultra will be released in late February.
- ✅ The S25 Ultra has been the reviewer's main phone, although they have tested other devices.
00:48 - 01:40
3. 🤔 Considerations about the S26 Ultra and case compatibility
- ✅ The reviewer will probably return to the S25 Ultra before the launch of the S26 Ultra.
- ✅ The design of the S26 Ultra does not seem to be very different from the S25 Ultra, according to leaks.
- ✅ A case for the S26 Ultra tested at CES fits well on the S25 Ultra, suggesting possible case compatibility.
01:41 - 02:16
4. ✨ Current state of the S25 Ultra after a year of use
- ✅ The S25 Ultra still looks in good condition, with micro scratches on the screen.
- ✅ The quality of the anti-reflective coating has decreased slightly, but not as much as on the S24 Ultra.
02:17 - 02:57
5. 🖊️ Changes in the SPen and design of the S25 Ultra
- ✅ The removal of the Bluetooth functionality of the SPen was an initial disappointment.
- ✅ The reviewer did not rely much on the Bluetooth function of the SPen.
- ✅ Initially, they did not like the new design, but got used to it over time.
02:58 - 03:39
6. 💪 Durability and build quality of the S25 Ultra
- ✅ The new camera rings, although criticized initially, have held up well.
- ✅ The phone has been dropped several times without a case, but only has micro scratches on the screen.
- ✅ The back of the phone still looks like new.
- ✅ The phone still feels premium after a year of use.
03:40 - 04:15
7. 🖼️ Screen quality and visual performance
- ✅ The visual quality of the screen is still good: bright and vibrant.
- ✅ The anti-reflective function has decreased slightly in the most used areas.
04:16 - 04:43
8. 🚀 Overall performance and longevity of the S25 Ultra
- ✅ The performance is still smooth without delays or freezes.
- ✅ The phone is aging well, which makes it a good option even if you don't upgrade to the S26 Ultra.
- ✅ The performance of the S24 Ultra is still optimal.
04:44 - 05:30
9. 🌡️ Heat management and battery life
- ⚠️ Heat management has had some issues when using the camera for long periods on hot days.
- ⚠️ Battery life is inconsistent, varying between 5 and 7 hours of screen time.
- ⚠️ The reviewer needs to charge the phone at least once a day.
05:31 - 06:29
10. 🎮 Gaming performance and processor capability
- ✅ The reviewer is not a regular mobile gamer, but the S25 Ultra is still a solid device for gaming.
- ✅ The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, which provides capable performance.
- ⚠️ There may be an increase in temperature when playing games with high graphics during long sessions.
06:30 - 07:03
11. 🤖 Use of Galaxy AI and software updates
- ✅ The reviewer does not use many Galaxy AI features, except Circle to Search, Object Eraser, and AI Writing.
- ✅ Samsung has consistently released software updates to optimize performance.
- ✅ The animations are excellent, especially with 1 UI 8, and they have not experienced software errors.
07:04 - 08:23
12. 📸 Camera performance and optimization for social media
- ✅ The reviewer uses the phone's cameras for photos and videos when not with their professional camera.
- ✅ The selfie and rear cameras do a good job.
- ✅ They mainly use 4K 30fps, rarely 8K or pro video mode.
- ⚠️ It is important to clean the lenses well, especially the telephoto lens.
- ✅ The phone is well optimized for TikTok and Instagram.
08:24 - 09:08
13. 🛡️ Selection of Olumu cases and accessories
- ✅ The reviewer has used several cases and is currently using one from Olumu.
- ✅ Olumu cases have good grip, CPU cooling holes, and some lines glow in the dark.
09:09 - 10:25
14. 👍 Conclusion: Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra worth it?
- ✅ The reviewer recommends the Galaxy S25 Ultra and suggests that you can even skip the S26 Ultra.
- ✅ It remains a solid device and a valuable option, especially considering Samsung's support for 6 more years.
- ✅ The reviewer hopes to test the S26 Ultra and compare it to the S25 Ultra.