Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Titanium Black 512GB

The S25 Ultra is in the 98th percentile for performance and 96th percentile for camera, earning an overall score of 90 out of 100. Its display is only average and the price swings are wild, ranging from $827 to over $22,000. If you can grab it at a low price and don't need a top-tier screen or rugged build, it's a powerhouse.

This is a phone that doesn't know how to slow down. With a Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of DDR5, our benchmark suite puts the S25 Ultra in the top 2% of every mobile device we've tested. Multitasking, heavy gaming, 8K video editing, it all happens without a hitch, and app load times are basically instant. The 512GB UFS storage means you aren't juggling files either.

The camera system is just as impressive. The 200MP main sensor captures an absurd amount of detail, and the 50MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses keep quality consistent across zoom levels. We saw excellent dynamic range and color accuracy, landing it in the 96th percentile for camera. It's among the best mobile shooters on the market, full stop. Connectivity is also well above average (82nd percentile) thanks to Wi-Fi 7 and 5G support, though call quality and data speeds are more than solid.

Against the iPhone 17, the S25 Ultra trades blows. Apple's display quality and build feel are typically better, but Samsung's raw speed and camera versatility give it an edge in performance-focused tasks. The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL often beats the S25 Ultra in our feature rankings, especially for AI and software smarts, though it can't match the sheer horsepower. The OnePlus 15 undercuts the Ultra on price and delivers similar Snapdragon muscle, making it a tempting alternative if you don't need the absolute best camera. The top 5 is getting crowded with familiar faces like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel G4QUR joining the mix, while newer entries like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are also pushing hard. The Motorola razr razr ultra 2025 and Google Pixel 10a continue to shake up the mid-to-premium bracket, so the competitive field is tighter than ever. If you want the absolute fastest Android phone, the S25 Ultra is it, but the gaps in display and ruggedness mean the competition is often more well-rounded.

Value is a moving target with this phone, but the floor just dropped in a good way. At its lowest, around $827 from some retailers, the S25 Ultra offers staggering performance and camera quality per dollar. That's a 21% dip from the previous low, which makes the entry point far more tempting. The ceiling still hits an insane $22,129, which is pure chaos. We'd say any price under $1,100 is a great deal for what you get, but if you're not a careful shopper, the premium you pay could still be obscene. Newegg carries this model, but even there, pricing fluctuates, so keep your eyes peeled.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a performance monster. In our database, it lands in the 98th percentile for raw speed, making it one of the absolute best phones you can buy right now. That's powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, so you can throw anything at it and it won't flinch. The camera setup is also a standout, hitting the 96th percentile with a ridiculous 200MP main sensor, a 50MP ultrawide, and a 50MP telephoto that gives you 3x optical zoom.

But the Ultra isn't perfect. The 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED display only manages a 47th percentile ranking, which is about average for a flagship this expensive. And while the 5000mAh battery holds up well (77th percentile), the phone's weakest area by far is ruggedness, scoring just 37.8 out of 100. The good news is pricing has gotten a lot more approachable: we've seen it listed anywhere from $827 to a still-wild $22,129. If you can snag it near the low end, it's an absolute steal. If you can't, you might feel a little robbed.

If a stunning display is a dealbreaker, look elsewhere: the S25 Ultra's 47th percentile screen is merely average and won't wow you the way an iPhone 17 or Pixel 10 Pro XL might. It's also a poor choice for clumsy users or anyone who needs a phone that can take a beating, given its abysmal ruggedness score. And if you aren't willing to hunt for a good deal, the absurd price spread means you could easily waste thousands of dollars.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a beast for anyone who lives on the bleeding edge of mobile performance, and its overall score jumping to 90 out of 100 reflects just how strong the core experience is. Its camera and speed scores are genuinely elite, and with prices now starting at $827, it's a fantastic purchase if you can land one near that low. But you have to accept an average screen and be willing to nurse it a bit, because that ruggedness score is a real downer. If you find a great price and don't mind those trade-offs, you'll be grinning every time you open an app or snap a photo.