The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a worthwhile option for those who value its 6.9-inch display, 5x zoom lens, and integrated S Pen stylus.

Samsung’s other phone, the Galaxy S25+, is not as extraordinary as its ultimate sibling, the Ultra. It’s hard to get excited about another smartphone, even if it is a solid buy. With seven years of software support,

The Galaxy S25 is yet another competent phone from Samsung. If you've been on your current device for a few years and you're shopping for something small and new, it's a fine pick. Still, I wish Samsung had moved the ball forward a little more this year — this is another in a line of very iterative Galaxy updates.