Spec-wise, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is a winner. It has a blazing-fast custom Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, an even larger take on the S24 Ultra’s low-glare display, and a more robust camera system with 48-megapixel ultra-wide shots.

I also appreciate creature comforts, like the anti-reflective layer on the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display. It makes outdoor and indoor viewing much more enjoyable, and you notice the glare when you move to a phone without it. The Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t feel dated — you’re buying a smartphone with the look and feel of a 2025 flagship device.