Samsung launches Galaxy S25 Ultra along with Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25; Check specs, Indian pricing

Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, at the Galaxy Unpacked event, marking the arrival of its premium model in the Galaxy S25 series. Packed with cutting-edge features, this smartphone sets a high bar for 2025 with a mix of power, innovation, and functionality.

At the heart of the Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, designed to deliver top-tier performance. Backed by 12GB of RAM and storage options of up to 1TB, this device is built for multitasking, gaming, and intensive workloads. It’s a powerhouse ready to handle just about anything you throw at it. The reason for this massive uptick in power i the new set of AI features that Samsung has added to the Galaxy AI. Galaxy AI is not multimodal, contextual and more personal — it is Samsung’s take on Agentic AI.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Specifications, Features

The S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1,400 x 3,120 pixels. It offers a variable refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz and boasts a peak brightness of up to 2,600 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Armor 2 and has slightly rounded corners for a fresh look.

Under the hood, the handset is powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage.

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On the back, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is equipped with a quad-camera setup. The 200-megapixel primary camera includes 2x in-sensor zoom, optical image stabilisation (OIS), and an f/1.7 aperture. It is accompanied by an upgraded 50-megapixel ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and an f/1.9 aperture, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom and OIS, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS. The front houses a 12-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, UWB, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. The device supports Samsung’s S Pen stylus and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging (charger sold separately) and 15W Fast Wireless Charging 2.0. It also supports Wireless PowerShare for charging other devices. The handset measures 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm and weighs 218g.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra arrives with Android 15 with the company’s updated One UI 7 interface. It supports a whole new bunch of Galaxy AI features and is promised seven years of Android OS and security updates.  

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+:  Specifications, Features

The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+, bring some incremental updates while retaining some hardware elements from their predecessors. The Galaxy S25 features a compact 6.2-inch display, while the S25+ comes with a larger 6.7-inch screen, catering to different user preferences for size and portability.

Both models share a versatile triple-camera setup, comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The battery capacities remain unchanged, with the Galaxy S25 packing a 4,000mAh battery and the Galaxy S25+ housing a slightly larger 4,900mAh cell. Charging speeds also stay consistent, with the S25 supporting 25W wired charging and the S25+ offering faster 45W wired charging.

These smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, providing smooth performance across both models. They ship with Android 15, layered with Samsung’s One UI 7 interface, offering an optimised and user-friendly experience. Samsung has committed to extended software support, including seven years of OS upgrades and security patches, ensuring longevity for these devices.

The Galaxy S25 starts with 128GB of storage, and both models now offer 12GB of RAM as the standard configuration. With these upgrades, the S25 and S25+ aim to deliver a balanced mix of performance, camera quality, and software enhancements for users seeking reliability in their smartphones.

Galaxy AI’s new AI Features

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been launched with One UI 7, built on Android 15, bringing a new level of AI integration to enhance user experience. Samsung has reimagined its interface with AI-driven tools, powered by Google’s Gemini, to make everyday interactions smarter, faster, and more intuitive.

One UI 7 introduces “AI agents,” designed to simplify how users interact with their devices. These agents allow for chaining multiple commands and app interactions, enabling users to perform complex tasks effortlessly. Accessing Gemini is now easier than ever with a long press of the power button, ensuring its capabilities are always within reach. Samsung’s native apps have also been upgraded to support Gemini extensions, enhancing their functionality.

The Galaxy S25 series brings several AI-powered features to the table. The updated photo editor includes a “Generative Edit” tool that can remove people—and their shadows—from images. The “Now Brief” feature delivers personalised daily summaries, helping users stay informed. Additionally, Samsung Gallery now supports natural language searches, making it simple to find specific images, like “a dog wearing a red coat near a cake."

The “AI Select” tool takes customisation a step further by suggesting relevant features based on what’s on the screen. For instance, it can offer to summarise, spell-check, or refine the tone of text while writing. Enhanced on-device search now supports detailed queries, allowing users to locate specific items with ease.

Voice-triggered tasks are another major addition, streamlining device interactions. Commands like “I have eye strain” can activate features such as the blue light filter, removing the need to navigate settings manually. Live Video, a standout feature, provides real-time guidance for activities like baking, offering step-by-step instructions as users roll dough or complete other tasks.

Language support has also been expanded, with the AI system now capable of translating in 20 languages for calls and in-person conversations, making the Galaxy S25 series more globally versatile.

Samsung ensures that its AI capabilities respect user privacy. The on-device “Personal Data Engine” analyses data locally, ensuring sensitive information remains secure while enabling advanced personalisation.

With these AI-powered upgrades, the Galaxy S25 series pushes the boundaries of what a smartphone can do, offering users smarter tools, better integration, and a seamless experience tailored to their needs.

Colours and pricing  

Samsung has priced the Galaxy S25 series to cover a range of budgets, starting from Rs. 80,999 for the base Galaxy S25 model and going up to Rs. 1,65,999 for the top-tier Galaxy S25 Ultra variant. Below is the detailed pricing structure:

• Galaxy S25

  • 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 80,999

  • 12GB + 512GB: Rs. 92,999

• Galaxy S25+

  • 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 99,999

  • 12GB + 512GB: Rs. 1,11,999

• Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 12GB + 256GB: Rs. 1,29,999

  • 12GB + 512GB: Rs. 1,41,999

  • 12GB + 1TB: Rs. 1,65,999

The Galaxy S25 comes in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icy Blue, and Mint. For online-exclusive colours, buyers can choose from Blue Black, Coral Red, and Pink Gold.

The Galaxy S25+ shares the Navy, Silver Shadow, and Icy Blue options but does not include Mint. Its online-exclusive colours are limited to Coral Red and Pink Gold.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra takes a more premium route, offering Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, and Titanium Grey. Online-exclusive colours for this model include Titanium Pink Gold, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Jade Green.