The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra does all of the right things you want from a high-end smartphone, but its redesign annoys me.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ready to roll as the top-tier smartphone from the brand -- has it changed enough this year to warrant the price?

On the surface, it looks like Samsung did the bare minimum to release a new flagship phone. However, once you spend time with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, you'll

There was a time when Samsung introduced new S Pen features every year (like quick off-screen memos from the lock screen). Now, the S25 Ultra's S Pen no longer has Bluetooth connectivity. This means no longer using it as a remote control for presentations or as a camera shutter button.

The company's flagship phone line received a new chipset and a slightly enhanced camera system. Otherwise, it’s all about the AI software features.The new Samsung flagship phone line (left to

The latest models, which were just announced and are on sale from 7 February, are the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and, the one I’ll focus on here, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. As the name implies, it’s top of the range, with more cameras, a bigger battery and a fancier design than the rest of the range. Oh, and the highest price tag, of course.

The design tweaks on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are nice, but that's not a reason to upgrade. Neither are a bunch of new AI tricks.

This story incorporates reporting from Digital Trends, CNET on MSN.com and Gizmochina.In a recent comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, neither emerged as a clear winner in camera performance.