Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, ahead on Camera.
| Category | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, if you care about…
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Launch price
- 1,159 €
- against 1,459 €
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,057
- against 2,721
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 9,846
- against 9,435
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.47 GHz | 4.47 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,135,223 | 3,135,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,721 | 3,057 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,435 | 9,846 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,601 | 6,687 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Cyan, Grey | Silver, Black, White, Grey, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 162.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.8 % | 92.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | 44 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 498 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Mohs Level 6, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.81 W/kg | 0.64 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.26 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.26 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, High-Bitrate Audio Support, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S25 Plus | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,159 € Best value | 1,459 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS |
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