In its Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark results, the Galaxy S25 Ultra achieved an impressive single-core score of 3106, putting it well ahead of the S24 Ultra, which scored 2136. Admittedly, its single-core score did not beat the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which still leads at 3429, however, the S25 Ultra's multi-core scores are another matter entirely.

The Galaxy S III solidified Samsung’s position as a leading maker of high-end phones, a process kickstarted by the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II in previous years. Its success, however, wasn’t as much of a surprise as that of the next phone on the list.

The Samsung Galaxy Ultra 25 will be released on February 7. That means Galaxy S25 preorder deals will soon expire. I've been tracking cell phone deals for over a decade and some of the biggest savings can usually be found before a phone's official release.

Good cameras and long battery life remain the true standout features on Samsung's new phones, but AI is finally finding its footing, too.

Samsung has crafted a pre-order strategy that makes acquiring the Galaxy S25 Ultra almost too good to be true: no joke, you can get it almost for free. When you compare it to competitors like the iPhone 16 Pro (the 512GB version is sold for $1,299), the value proposition becomes very attractive.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the latest $1,000 smartphone from Samsung. If you've pre-ordered yours, here's a list of the best screen protectors to keep it safe.

Here's our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 comparison. We're comparing the very best of Samsung and OnePlus.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expensive, but it's also good at everything, even if its cameras and battery life can't quite beat some of the best alternatives

Samsung calls this phone Ultra because everything is supposed to be ultra. But the regular S25 and S25 Plus have a lot of its best specs and features and cost much less.

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we might have finally passed the rubicon where even I, a professional tech writer, can't really muster a reason why anyone with a somewhat recent Android phone would need to upgrade to this device.