Samsung shared a blog post that details some of the choices behind the Galaxy S25 Ultra design and how it has changed compared to previous iterations of its flagship. Additionally, it posted a “Guided Demo of Performance” video starring the S25 Ultra.
This is an unboxing post, so it starts with the packaging. This year it was changed to feature a silhouette of the device rather than the more realistic depictions shown on previous boxes.
The box is made out of 100% recycled paper as before and its contents are fairly simple: the S25 Ultra itself, the new Bluetooth-less S Pen, a USB C-to-C cable, a SIM ejector and a brief manual.
The Ultra models tend to be available in mostly grayish colors and the 2025 model is no exception. In addition to the four widely available colors, there are three that are exclusive to Samsung.com. Here they are for side-by-side comparison.
Previous Ultras had rectangular designs with sharp corners – they looked cool but weren’t particularly ergonomic. This year Samsung rounded off the corners, but it also changed the profile of the sides – instead of rounded, they are now flat. This gives the S25 trio a more consistent look (the vanilla and Plus models already had rounded corners and flat sides).
Another change to the design is that Samsung managed to slim down the bezels by 0.2mm, so they now measure just 1.32mm. This allowed the company to bump up the screen diagonal by 0.1” (to 6.9”). The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Armor 2, a glass ceramic material that is more drop resistant than the previous version. And it has an anti-reflective feature that is unique to the Ultra.
It wasn’t just the corners, previous Ultras were fairly heavy and thick. The Galaxy S25 Ultra loses 14g of weight and slims down by 0.4mm compared to its predecessor. It weighs 218g and measures 8.2mm thick.
Then there are the camera rings that became infamous. Samsung says that going for a black trim instead of a silver one allows the lenses to blend in better, while the thicker camera rings improve durability.
You can check out our Galaxy S25 Ultra review for our thoughts on the new design (and don’t miss our video review). We also have articles comparing the S25 Ultra against its predecessor and versus the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Finally, check out the A Guided Demo of Performance video by Samsung. It focuses on the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, the improved cooling system (40% larger vapor chamber) and the phone’s increased durability.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
