Samsung Galaxy S S25 Ultra Titanium White Silver 1024GB

The S25 Ultra posts a 99th percentile performance score, making it one of the fastest phones we've ever tested. But the camera sits at a dismal 7th percentile and build quality at 15th, which is hard to swallow at $1,410. Buy it for the speed and 1TB storage, not for the photography.

This is where the S25 Ultra earns its keep. The Snapdragon 8 Elite on a 3nm process paired with the Adreno 830 GPU puts this phone in the 99th percentile for performance. That's top of the charts, best-in-class territory. The 12GB of RAM keeps apps alive in the background without breaking a sweat, and the 1TB UFS 4.0 storage means load times are snappy across the board.

For gaming, the phone scores 62.9 out of 100, which is respectable but not mind-blowing. The 120Hz display helps smooth things out, but the thermal constraints of a thin flagship body keep sustained performance from matching the peak numbers. Still, for everyday use and heavy multitasking, this thing flies. You won't find many phones that can keep up with it.

Stacked against the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the S25 Ultra wins on raw performance but loses badly on camera and build quality. The Pixel 10 Pro XL offers a far better camera experience and cleaner software, though it can't match the Snapdragon 8 Elite's raw speed. The OnePlus 13 delivers similar performance numbers at a lower price point, making it the value pick for speed freaks. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra brings a much stronger camera and comparable performance, though its software experience is more polarizing. The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is a different beast entirely with its foldable form factor, but it can't touch the S25 Ultra's performance numbers. If you want the fastest phone period, this is it. If you want a well-rounded flagship, look elsewhere.

At $1,410, the S25 Ultra is asking a lot for a phone with a 7th percentile camera and 15th percentile build quality. You're essentially paying flagship money for the 99th percentile performance and 1TB of storage, while accepting compromises everywhere else. The battery is average, the connectivity is below average, and the feature set is thin. If raw speed and storage are your only priorities, the price per performance ratio works. For most people, it's a tough sell when competitors offer more balanced packages at similar or lower prices.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra posts a 99th percentile performance score in our database, which is about as good as it gets for a phone right now. The Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM absolutely shred through anything you throw at them. But that raw power comes with some serious trade-offs. The camera sits at the 7th percentile, which is frankly embarrassing for a flagship, and the build quality lands at 15th percentile. You're paying $1,410 for a speed demon with some rough edges.

The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display hits the 79th percentile, so it's a solid panel with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and QHD+ resolution. Battery life is middle of the pack at 58th percentile, which means the 5000mAh cell gets you through a day but won't impress anyone. The 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage is a nice touch, especially since there's no SD card slot to fall back on.

Skip this phone if you care about photography at all. The 7th percentile camera score is unacceptable for a $1,410 flagship, and you'll be disappointed every time you open the camera app. Also skip it if you want a premium build, since the 15th percentile build quality means cheaper materials and less durability than competitors. If you need reliable connectivity on every U.S. carrier, the 39th percentile connectivity score should give you pause. And if battery life is a priority, the 58th percentile rating means there are better options out there. This phone is for performance purists only.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is a one-trick pony, but it's a hell of a trick. The 99th percentile performance and 1TB of storage make it a compelling option for power users who don't care about photography or premium build materials. But the 7th percentile camera is a dealbreaker at this price point. You can get 90% of the performance from a OnePlus 13 and spend the savings on a dedicated camera. Unless you absolutely need the fastest Android phone available and storage is your top priority, we'd recommend looking at the competition.