Samsung’s poised to introduce its flagship contender for 2026 very soon, but before the Galaxy S26 Ultra tries to earn a spot on our best phones list, it's good to go over what the Galaxy S25 Ultra has done up until this point. I've spent nearly a year with the S25 Ultra and it's a good benchmark for Samsung’s upcoming contender.
Although it was one of the first flagship models to arrive in 2025, it managed to set the bar high for all other flagship releases — including the likes of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Since I’ve spent a great deal of time with them, I’ll tell you exactly how the Galaxy S25 Ultra has held up, along with other notable rivals.
