WHAT'S WRONG with the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- The S25 Ultra has brought some design changes, hardware changes and all new software. But, not everyone seems impressed.
A lot of the conversation has been dominated by one topic, but the rest of the phone is being overshadowed.
Let's talk about it.
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I urge everyone to go and watch my S Pen video about the S25 Ultra.
th-cam.com/video/oKwAgmo7q2g/w-d-xo.html
thumbs down! paid samsung boi alert
@roaringcat14 thanks for telling me to thumbs down
Not having a headphone jack doesn’t ruin the phone. Not having an SD card slot doesn’t ruin the phone. Not putting a charging brick in the box doesn’t ruin the phone. Not having an IR blaster doesn’t ruin the phone. Starting the price at $1000 doesn’t ruin the phone. Not having a SIM card tray does not ruin the phone. Not having Bluetooth function on s pen on the new ultra doesn’t ruin the phone. TH-camrs who are paid off by companies have always defended everything that has been taken away from the consumers.
@Cristalks2244 Yes, I agree . They keep removing all awesome gadgets and options that make your device stand out and handy.
THIS!!!!!!
And this video proves your point. Spot on.
What a comment, everything said here is true but I kinda have a doubt on the paid off thing but rest all is true for sure ,you know I was so said to see that even when people are putting so much money they don't get headphone jack, sd card slot, ir blaster, charging brick and what not I just hate what Samsung has become seems like they are the next Apple or should I say they have become apple
If we let companies get away with it then they will continue to nickle and dime us. Remember when Samsung removed the SD card slot in the S6 and Note 5. People were upset and voiced their anger. The following year they brought back the SD card slot.We had the SD card slot for a few more years before Samsung pulled that move again. Not sure when people became complacent that companies like Samsung started to just steamrolled us in accepting less.
Samsung thinks that its costumers want android phones that are more like iPhone, but the opposite is true. Samsung buyers want what Apple does NOT offer: SD CARD slot, multi function stylus pen, removable upgradable battery, camera with manual settings, ability to add extravfunctions with root
As a samsung s24u User, one thing i love about apple, day 1 Software Update for All New and older phones.... im still waiting for Android 15..... i love my samsung but theyre Service is still behind apple.....7 years of Updates is great we paid 1000.- + for Our phones as people do for apple and iPhones, samsung users have great functions but they get better support
Well sumed up!
This is absolutely true. I don't want a iPhone!
Perfectly said. Facts all they added was that Qualcomm chip and round it like an iPhone. It's so obvious lol 😂😂
It looks like the rest of the S line up. Apple have massively curved edges and a huge gap in the top screen. Have a look at what the iPhone 17 pro is gonna look like. You will die 😅
Samsung: We have removed a feature that not a lot of people are using.
Me: Then why the f*** Bixby still here?
Preach on! You are absolutely on point about that. With the introduction of AI, coupled with the fact that no1 uses Bixby, I wouldnt have cared one bit if we lost Bixby and kept S-pen functionality. Well said mate.
Exactly! Why is this still a thing?
Ai subscription is a no go. If we let them get away with this then they'll keep ripping us off.
The disclaimer doesn't mean anything specific yet.
I definitely won't be paying for it
I guess it is probably for Gemini live. And maybe something like now brief.
Please inform yourself. A good way is to ask Gemini what will be removed after 6 months.. pretty interesting and it seems plans are not finalized.
Still I encourage every buyer to contact Samsung (for example through the members app) and criticize this plan now. They may reconsider if numbers add up.
If they call the ultra boring, they have never used an iPhone for the last 5 years.
For the very first time I tried iPhone and boy this feels like a confine space. Nothing to do with it. I mean, nothing. Even funnier, a free version app on Android has more resources than the paid version on iPhone. It drove me nuts!
There's dozens of functions and features less than 1% of customers use. But they're not rushing to remove those. How many people use DEX, UHD video recording, display options, each of the AI finctions, or the full performance?
Wait until they disable GoodLock
@@Chardan001that's the only thing keeping me on Samsung or I would switch to OnePlus
@emitsienim my phone is built around One Handed Operation +, it's like having six hot keys. If that's taken away then there is little reason to stay. Samsung wins out in its customisation for me, it's why im happy to take concessions elsewhere compared to competition. Like you say though, lose that and I'm off too.
@@Chardan001 fully agreed, that's the main one I use, the incredible level of customization it offers is completely unrivaled for now
@Chardan001 other phones have more customization. One handed isn't exclusive to SS Phones. Years ago I had it on my Moto-Z phone. There's more freedom to customize with the Pixel or any pure Android phone.
Then why i see those 1% everywhere, feels like that was more than 50%
All those who got free units are praising U25.
U24 simply feels premium.
Ever heard of a vocal minority?
These channels are full of enthusiasts, whose special skills are nitpicking, and crying
All due respect, you're an awesome reviewer and all, but it was painful listening to your justifications behind Samsung's decision to omit one of the greatest and most useful functions of their ultra series. (Though this wasn't your exact words) That "only 1% of users actually use that feature" nonsense is one of the biggest matketting lies I've heard in a really long time!
Thanks for the compliment. But I made my position clear about the S Pen in the dedicated video about it.
With so much noise about the Pen, the rest of the phone is going unnoticed, so this is focusing on the rest of it
@@techwithbenefitsit's not going unnoticed. On the contrary. People are looking at the competition this year and noticing what the s25 is lacking. Competitors have better cameras with bigger sensors, bigger batteries with better technology, faster charging speeds, more ram. It's a joke that Samsung looks at phones like the oneplus13 and releases the same phone as last year with a faster soc. What are they doing...
And what proof do you have that says otherwise?
@@otogiokamibecause this phone wasn't meant for the people that purchased a new one last year, maybe?
In summary if you're going from ultra to ultra year over year, you're probably not going to be impressed. Now if you're going from plus series or regular series to the next year's ultra you'll be impressed. This dawned on me when looking at Nvidia cards. If you bought yourself a 4080 and you were thinking oh I'll upgrade to a 5080. Well, you're going to be disappointed because the performance isn't a huge leap forward (most people's expectations are way overblown). Where you would experience the leap in performance would be upgrading from a 4080 to a 5090. And again similar to the Samsung ultra to ultra example given above, you won't be wowed by going from a 4090 to a 5090, even though there is forward progression. It's the truth, you're either an enthusiast retail consumer or you a TH-cam tech influencer if you feel compelled to drill down and dissect the asthetic/performance differences that have probably changed very little with regard to real world functionality year over year. Expecting leaps and bounds from the same model tier year over year is not realistic. We just need to take a step back and realize this. In some instances technology does make major leaps forwards but in most cases these leaps do not occur year over year.
This is brilliantly said 👏👏👏
Bingo. I have a 6700xt in my computer. Unless I go to a 7800xt or even just a 6800xt going to a 7700xt its the same GPU. It's a side grade not an upgrade. To many people side grade and don't get better performance. If they would wait at least 2 maybe 4 years they will feel the power in the new phone.
@@evacody1249 100%
I would totally agree with this if hardware leaps over the 25 Ultra didn't already exist in phones like the OnePlus 13, that has a phenomenally better battery (capacity and technology), more RAM, newer software features, and a massively lower price. I don't think the issue is that it's iterative compared with the 24 models as much as there's no excuse for it being iterative when the technology for significant leaps already exists, leaps other companies are already exploiting with much greater success.
@gradeabutt this interview with TM Roh is fascinating to see his approach to using latest hardware.
www.sammobile.com/news/tm-roh-shared-his-samsung-vision-with-us-at-galaxy-unpacked/
His point about new hardware being no good if it's no optimised is true of the new battery tech.
6000mAh batteries aren't optimised as well, and in a lot of tests aren't smashing other smaller batteries in comparison despite that hardware advantage
This is just really sad. To see a middle age man selling his morals just so that he can promote a phone for a little bit of money. That is amazing to watch. I do not know who this guy is but I came in because of the thumbnail and I thought that he would explain why, a phone that cost $1,300 has the same display, pretty much the same camera as last year. But of course he had to say that the camera now is actually really good. No it's not and the selfie camera for Samsung has always been a weak point and they have actually repeated the same camera hardware as last year. except for the ultra wide. What about 12 GB RAM? That is amazing that OnePlus 13 comes in with a 16 GB RAM and these guys are still doing 12 GB and 5,000 mAh battery.
Lol sorry this made me laugh 😂😂😂
Nobody cares about crap chinese phones
@@techwithbenefitsHe's right and you ... Stupid! Money talks
What a load of absolute guff!!
My guy, are you genuinely serious? LMFAO. The oneplus that has "16 GB" of ram handles the ram worse than the samsung, handles its battery life in a worse way because it has 6000 mAh battery but still barely outlasts or even does not outlast the iphone 16 (which has a 4.7k mah battery) or the S25. You don't get the same ecosystem fluidity, the same amount of software support, and also less apps that are optimised for certain phones, the Oneplus 13 is amazing because it has amazing specs for its price, but like he mentioned in the video, specs aren't everything, he even gave an example of the S20 Ultra having amazing specs but not utilizing those amazing specs of not crap optimization. Why do you think Iphones sell so well if we think they're so "garbage". Be for real my guy
People are missing the point. This is supposed to be a Samsung Ulta phone with an Ultra price. The main attraction of this phone that makes it stand out from others is the unique S Pen. Other than that, people would just go buy an Apple iPhone if all they wanted was ag a big screen phone. We should not have to settle for less.
I get it, but it still has the S Pen. Just doesn't take photos. It now works as it always has, as a precise pen for input and note taking
@@techwithbenefits Bluetooth S-Pen has been around since the Galaxy Note 9 in 2018.
You don't just take away a hardware feature after 7 years. The word ULTRA is part of the name of the S25 Ultra.
There's just zero excuse for Samsung's stupidity.
I own an S24U.
My first ultra was the S22, coming from a Z flip 3. I bought it specifically for the bigger battery, and I stick with Samsung because I love OneUI.
The s-pen was a handy little bonus, but in no way swayed me to purchase the device.
I'm sure there are people that feel like you, but they are in the minority, the majority don't use it, or at least the BT aspect of it.
Nah mate, I'd never ever purchase an Apple product 😂I'm still rocking with my S20 ultra, and about to get the S25 ultra, whilst yeah I guess that pen served its purpose with its bluetooth functionality, but still I'd rather just stick with an Android, preferably Samsung product.
yeah but admitting u own a iphone means youire a gai or a gal
Your WRONG, it's not just the S Pen...
*Here are 11 reasons to SKIP the S25 Series entirely:*
🚫 Inferior S Pen with removed Bluetooth functionality
💸 The S24 Ultra is more affordable and has a superior S Pen with Bluetooth
⚡ No 16GB of RAM for AI future-proofing
🔋 No built-in MagSafe (magnets) for Qi2 wireless charging
⚡ No faster charging speeds
🔋 No increased battery capacity despite the existence of silicon-carbon batteries
📸 Cheap plastic-looking black border around the camera rings
📷 No 3x telephoto camera upgrade
🌊 No Aqua Touch technology
🌐 No IP69 certification
✊ Samsung needs to be taught a lesson-boycott them!
Facts... Why is it the price it is. TH-camrs need to call it out
I don't think I've ever seen so much hate for a phone 😂
@Mr2pint agree!!
Then you're a youngling. You haven't been around when they announced the Band Aid phone S5
When people are satisfied with your product (s24 ultra) they have elevated expectations for the next model. When the model is disappointing with something they love, it's normal they would be angry with it
Samsung deserves this hate. It's not just the s pen. It's the entire phone.
People are sad it's agreat phone all those features and the smallest bezels on any phone looks cool but people still got a hard on over the s pen
I agree that the s-pen fiasco blew out of proportion. The argument that *_"it was used by very few people, therefore nobody will miss it" is clearly wrong,_* like the discontinuation of DEX for Windows. _People buy the top phone to have the most amount of perks possible, no matter if they are used frequently or not._ If we extrapolate on this weak argument, then why not remove dual 4k recording, 200mp pictures, auracast, raw mode, to name a few? Why log video if 99,99% of people will never buy professional editing software to be able to edit it? Should these be also removed because there are few people using them? Let's call it by the name it deserves: Samsung dropped the ball on this and the reaction is being brutal. Of course everyone will cool down and appreciate the other improvements. And here in Brazil, the pre-order offers were really generous, s25u almost at the same price of the s24u from last year. I can live with rounded corners and an s-pen without BT and appreciate the improvements.
Yep I made that point in my s pen dedicated video.
The software features like Dual Recording and RAW don't change the physical design, whereas the bluetooth functions had a hand in the design being thinner and lighter. I think that's the difference.
It still has dex.
@@iamashamanama3712 yes, DEX is still alive and kicking! But the *_Windows DEX_* app that was made and designed by Samsung is being discontinued, and users are being told to use Windows' generic Phone Link available for any other Android user. They are similar but some features are lost, and users will be at the mercy of what Windows decides about it instead of what Samsung could provide for a better user experience. th-cam.com/video/zd1yWZ6WrxY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9gTfBQe9FFPGIgHc. This decision is made with the same weak argument "if few people are using it, then let's remove it", just like the s-pen gestures.
I use the S-pen daily, but I have never used the Bluetooth feature...ever. I have the S24 Ultra, so I won't be upgrading for a few years. If i was upgrading, I'd love the S25..
Samsung wants to reduce the features thereby decreasing production cost and use that money to pay youtubers and influencers to show a stale model as a magical marbel.s25 ultra has same camera sensors,harfly noticeable difference in photos even with it's 50 megapixel ultrawide lense which is the only catchy improvement over s24u,hardly noticeable screen display since last year but selling it at premium cost.Samsung thinks people only buy phones seeing these paid youtubers😂
1:22 if you have to state this then who's the one is really blinded. a lot of the upgrades you mentioned are objectively minimal and users will not notice in day to day. the reason they are upset or disappointed because the price is the same, but "upgrades" are gradually less
But what users won't notice? An s24 ultra user won't notice because their phone is excellent (even though I think they will notice)
But an S20 Ultra user or S22 Ultra even, would definitely notice
@@techwithbenefits exactly phones are so good this day and age year-over-year updates or not needed. They're pretty much for the phone enthusiast like myself. I upgrade because I like the newest tech And Samsung offers amazing deals so it's extremely cheap in my opinion. Look at the iPhone for example. It's literally the same phone for the past 4 or 5 generations. I think the upgrade from the 24 to the 25 is actually really nice. From what I've seen The form factor the cameras And I think they spent ton of time affecting the software which I appreciate more then the hardware cuz the hardware was already really good. I think the software is where it shines. However you going to get that on all the other phones so upgrade don't upgrade. Nobody cares. But someone coming from an s20 or s21 is going to notice it 1000% And they're going to be very happy.
Hate, is a big word , but yes every review i see of the S25 Ultra, the reviewers are in it with Samsung cause all they keep saying that's a awesome, phone, which is not close to and upgrade, from either the S23 Ultra and S24 Ultra, reviewers needs to stop lieing to us to S25 Ultra is garbage, I will stick with my S24 Ultra and S23 Ultra, which is better than the S25 Ultra, Samsung dropped the ball and definitely lost a lot of customers.
What do you mean it's not an upgrade? The Snap Dragon 8 Elite chip alone makes it better than what came before it.
Who cares about the processor chip it's just a stupid number, the S24 , S23 all have outstanding processor, your not gonna notice any difference, so S25 Ultra is Garbage.
@Ruben.Venom0642 No, it's not just a stupid number. The chip is literally leagues better than what's in the S24 Ultra and helps with the advanced AI features. You don't gotta lie to people just because you can't take a picture with your S Pen anymore.
Exactly my thoughts. I don't care about the performance bumb as much as I care about new camera tech, as our older phones are already super fast. My S24 Ultra is very fast, and also my 5 year old S20+ (my backup phone). So if I'm not seeing like a significant upgrade to things like cameras, there is no need to upgrade for me.
I watched Mrwhosetheboss's S25 Ultra camera comparison vs the 16 Pro Max, and the S25 Ultra could not compete with videos because of Samsung using the same old cameras for three years.
@juicemanvon9859 And tell me what difference it's going to make for most of us with phones with 8 the Gen 3? Or even 8 Gen 2?
People at like as soon as a new processor comes out, the older ones get useless and obsolete.
I am not a video creator, I am a private person , that prefers taking photos instead of videos . I am the MOST upset about the missing Bluetooth Function and that’s why the S25 Ultra makes me kind of sad . I used since the Note 4 every two or three years a new generation of Samsung Note/Ultra , mainly BECAUSE of the large screen in combination with the amazing SPen. And since it got the Bluetooth functions It was even more useful and astonishing.
I had never expected that Samsung would erase a feature that made the Ultra that magic that it was . I was so much looking forward to upgrading from my nearly two year old S23 Ultra to the new generation with that amazing display but honestly I am not really sure I want to upgrade now 😢
Wait till S26U launches.
@ 👋 i’m kind of fearing that with the next Ultra Model they’ll remove even more features from the SPen 😏
@@DeonXpc Don't hold your breath on the Bluetooth S-Pen returning in 2026.
Starting from the Galaxy S7 getting a Micro SD card slot again after the Galaxy S6 didn't have it, Samsung hasn't brought back any hardware features that they have removed.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M Excactly
Stop making excuses for Samsung. The S25U costs $1300, so there is no excuse to remove any features regardless of whether or not Samsung thinks people aren't using it. How do they even know, BTW? Did they ask everyone or just a small sample of people? There are other reasons why this phone doesn't compete... The design is stale, the camera sensors are old, the battery hasn't changed in years, and the charging speed hasn't changed. Samsung is being passed by competitors like OnePlus. And the AI is way overrated. Most people don't care about that. I'm going to be seriously checking competitor phones when it comes time for me to upgrade.
Don't forget the AI won't be completely free for long before most of it becomes a subscription service
Well said man
Did apple ask anyone before removing ports from mac, of 3.5mm jack from phone, or charger,.. All the companies have there own reason, they are all same.. Its not in their nature to ask if they can remove something or not.. They take decision on their own metrics and market data..
Samsung is not being passed by OnePlus. One, there are a lot of Samsung loyal base out there. They won't switch to OnePlus. Two, OnePlus is still an unregulated Chinese company, nobody want their information stealing by the Chinese especially their government. Three, OnePlus spec and hardware is good but that's just what it is. They are not as optimized as Samsung
I've had the s22, 23 and the s24 ultra til now. I didn't upgrade because of the things you mentioned. I'm getting the xiaomi 15 ultra this year.
Could be a good phone, but only for half of it's price!
We will not stop talking about Samsung taking away a key feature for no reason. Neither should you.
I haven't stopped talking about. My video is still up. Theres just other parts of the phone worth talking about
Key feature!? 🤣
I'm upgrading from the S23U. I'm looking forward to the S25U. I'm not expecting it to be perfect, just noticeably better in the areas that meet my needs. I never used the BT functions of my S-Pen very much. So, I'm good.
Same here.. upgrading from s22U.. imo paying almost same amount as previous generations and getting a superior processor is much better than having a Bluetooth feature on spen(if that's a way of cost cutting samsung has used to not hype the price). I am not much of a S-pen user (have had ultra series since s20 days). I have hardly used its Bluetooth functionality (camera remote) a couple of times in the last 3 yrs. I totally understand this might be different for others and might cause some frustration. For me, s25u seems a great upgrade. Waiting to get my prebooking delivered :)
No such thing as a perfect phone. Otherwise, you wouldn't be upgrading at all.
There will always be better hardware around the corner because technology advances at a rapid rate.
I'm on order with the S25 Ultra in Titanium Jetblack. I can hardly wait for February 7th.
Most people just discovered that they could use S-Pen as a remote shutter button after these S25 news. If they knew earlier, then more than 1% used it. This is Samsung's flaw they do not expose all S-Pen capabilities well. I've been using Notes since Galaxy Note 4, but I'm still finding some new S-Pen features I was not aware of earlier.
I used to use it on my Note 9
Exactly this comment.
Please. Another shill video from someone who got the phone for free.
God forbid someone has a positive opinion ae? He was reasonably critical i think it was quite fair. It's a good phone just not a good improvement was the vibe I got from him.
Sure there is upgrade but they are very minimal for a 1300$ phone ,that very crazy that we do not get the best of the best
If People dont like the upgrade its that simple
Im waiting for the day Samsung removes the phone app 🤣😂
The S-pen is now in danger because if Samsung can remove the bluetooth, they can as well remove the S-pen in the S27 ultra
TH-camrs pupets trying hard n giving best they can to sell s25series. 😂😂
You guys needs to try harder because samsung fans and android fans r smart and know latest tech developments. So u guys should give another 100% 😂
Bad take, old cameras, old battery, old screen, old charging, meaningless features, removed useful feature, insane cost. This phone is thrash.
Dude, what about the 12GB of Ram instead of 16GB of Ram. 16GB was released in Asia but not in America, WTF! 🤨
Because it wouldn't wash is Asia... No monopoly
@gman5218 Well, there you go. We deserve 16GB of Ram. We're a first world country. Don't give us bullshit 🤨
I care more about the Bluetooth S pen than the freaking AI features. I don’t even use AI features
All these videos about the S25 and iPhone 16 telling us we’re wrong! Is anyone ever right!
No Bluetooth function S-Pen that's why
The only reason I have an S24 Ultra over a different phone is the S-Pen, which I utilise often. I also use the shutter button on a regular basis for family pictures. I will not be upgrading to a new Samsung next year if the S-Pen continues to be BT-less.
I love the way we just jump over the feature. Samsung removing the feature, no matter how puts a sour taste in our mouths. We are looking for more, not a takeaway. The same thing with the Ultra Watch, and then the bezels didn't turn. We are looking for Samsung to push forward, not remove. I cant see how you just really skipped past that feature like it was nothing. I think also that the Spen Pro should be pushed forward if the built-in pen is losing functionality.
@RenaldoEpps having no Bluetooth for the s pen is a huge bummer, for sure! I'm hoping in the future they will fix it like it was before!!
@@Palmtreeislandlover88 S-Pen Pro doesn't matter to 99% of S-Pen fans because IT DOESN'T FIT INSIDE THE PHONE.
Pay attention. Fans want a Bluetooth S-Pen.
@PSYCHOV3N0M I never said anything about the S pen PRO. I was referring to the pen that was in the phones before, which was a bluetooth S pen.
@@Palmtreeislandlover88 The S Pen Pro's are bluetooth
@RenaldoEpps just hope they fix it, or have it for the next series
This has to be the most blatant S25 Ultra glazer I've seen yet. Absolutely pathetic!
This is getting very abstract but thank you! I do enjoy working at the bowling alley
@@techwithbenefits Still pathetic
WHAT?! No more bluetooth S-pen??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. and it's still more expensive? WTF? What good does that do for anyone?😮
I couldn't disagree more. Samsung has betrayed it's user base. The s pen is being phased out, and your kind of attitude will only embolden them. They need a good kick in the head from their client base in order to change trajectory. Otherwise the s pen is essentially already a relic.
I trade up every year, because I like new things. Costing $389(with some points from last year's purchase), my jet black s25 Ultra arrives tomorrow, with free Earbuds3. I like the rounded corners, flat sides and .1" display increase.
If you like rounded corners then there's every other phone available to try
I don't think I'm wrong about the phone, it does the bare minimum to pass as an "upgrade" , they dropped the ball hard this year. No significant hardware upgrades, removal of features, the push towards AI features which will be paywalled down the line, to top all of that, I thought the phone felt really cheap in hand, felt like a toy. So that's what's wrong with the device imho.
What I don't get it is the people hating on others who are looking to buy this phone, that's uncalled for
I dont understand this use argument. We may as well remove GoodLock support, Bixby, Dex and the dozens of niche elements that make the phone appealing that im confident not a huge amount of people even know about.
Samsung is just slowly eroding away its USP in favour of ridiculous AI frivolities.
The Spen alone is something I have tied to routines too. Do I use it every day? No, but I use it a ton more than I use things like Dex or several other apps.
You should demand more for your money, not settle and justify less.
Allow me to break it down.
Samsung wanted to to slim the phone down and make it lighter this year. (They have research which would indicate that consumers wanted a new design)
To do this, hardware needs to be reorganised and something needs to make way.
Samsung's usage data showed them that just 0.5% of users actually used the bluetooth functions. So 99.5% of people using the Ultra line, didn't use it.
This feature is hardware based, so, removing the charging coil and battery out of the pen, can save weight and thickness.
Those other features are software based. DeX, in particular has a large B2B usage and a lot of companies rely on it for their mobile workforce.
Do I agree with the decision? No. But it's not the same as removing a software feature
The phone has the normal slight improvements with newer chip and optimised graphics for the newer chip but in the end they removed another feature. Dont buy it if you dont like that, quite simple!
I have the 23 ultra. I never used the Bluetooth feature. Waiting for my Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Same!
Me too, I sold s24 ultra then po s25 ultra
I've only pulled out the pen once when I got the phone 2 years ago. Cool features but I'll never use them.
but still its nice to have it when needed.. its suppose to be upgraded not to downgrade.. its acceptable if they upgrade the battery cap. but its not the case.. xD
I used Bluetooth feature as soon as they released it in galaxy note 10.
I strongly suggest refraining from making excuses for any company, regardless of size-it doesn’t matter.
As an S22 Ultra user who then upgraded to the S24 Ultra, I believe that many people upset by Samsung’s decisions share a common frustration: the clear trend that they blatantly don’t prioritize consumer interests. Sure, they might present statistics and charts showing that less than 1% of users utilized the Bluetooth function in the S-Pen, and they may attempt to rationalize this decision. BUT from a consumer’s perspective, removing a feature that existed in a previous iteration feels like a slap in the face to anyone who relied on and appreciated it.
Claiming it’s revolutionary by constantly repeating the same mantra in videos-about it being lighter, having a “radically new design,” titanium, Gorilla Glass, and other external upgrades-feels disingenuous. A new screen? Be honest-nobody upgrading from an S22 Ultra to an S24 Ultra would notice much of a difference because the improvement is marginal. At this point, it seems like you're desperately grasping at small crumbs of justification to explain the stripped-down version of the phone compared to the previous generation. And no one is talking about the camera hardware anymore. Most people, as you point out, are focused on quality, and while I get that MKBHD has made similar arguments, these points barely show up in 1-2% of any comment section.
Yes, the performance upgrades are great, but aren’t these upgrades standard across other flagship devices? Is the AI truly providing real benefits to daily life? I don’t think so-it feels gimmicky at best. Background noise removal? Subpar. The “Best Face” photo feature? That existed long before this, though it’s a nice addition. And the “circle to search” feature? Sure, it’s interesting, but typing what you’re searching for works just as well. These additions don’t meaningfully improve users’ lives.
The users of these brand phones are feeling comfortable with their decisions, and were till this point comfortable relying on the company that would improve, not revoke existing features from their devices.
Features like the Bluetooth shutter and gestures, on the other hand, did make the device stand out, adding practical value that many users appreciated. Throughout the Their removal feels like the same kind of mistake as when manufacturers eliminated the SD card slot, citing claims that few people used it or that it made water resistance more difficult. Or when the headphone jack was removed, which was similarly justified with equally weak arguments.
When I say “feeling comfortable,” I’m not referring to die-hard Samsung or Apple fans, but to regular users who genuinely appreciated these features. Apple set the precedent when they removed the headphone jack and the MagSafe connector. Companies that strip features from products costing over $1,000, all in the name of boosting their profit margins, and then gaslight consumers into believing it’s for their benefit, are acting unacceptably in my view.
And I can get the argument: if I don’t like it, I don’t have to buy it. But as an influencer, please don’t act as if these decisions are fully justified or truly in our best interests. That’s simply not a valid argument.
I actually like this video a lot because Samsung is doing what they have always done. Plus last year the phone felt incremental as well to me but it was the best phone of last year. There is a space where most might not like it. But this video is accurate from my view point. But I'm just a regular Joe. But this comes down to if you don't want to buy it, don't. But maybe I have some blind spots in my reasoning but the fact that Android has a CPU that beats apple in itself is a big deal. The phone market has matured. That shouldn't stifle innovation. But it also doesn't mean that it has to be the hail Mary at the end of the game.
Excellent take, thank you!
Samsung removing features and not telling customers beforehand is just dishonest, period.
Samsung going the apple way.
Stop the cap. This isn't just about the s pen. This is about the entire phone. No bigger & better battery tech. After 4 years, Chinese phones will still obtain 80%. Of their batteries capacity. It's also about the damn camera sensors. We've never liked these sensors. In the first place. The lame charging speeds. The display tech. Or should i say lack of technology. You can keep that junkie, anti glare finger smudge mess. The ugly rounded corners. Dude, this is the ultra. Or was it 😂
I rejected S25 ultra, Bcoz Of spen Bluetooth Funtion Disable 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
You got the phone for free, your opinion is compromised
You might think that, but my opinion wouldn't change regardless. I've also criticised the decision for the s pen in a separate video
True.
As someone who bought the S25 Ultra, I think you've missed the mark. Iteration is important, but the slow nature of Samsung's recent improvements is very worrying. They're getting their lunch eaten on the improvement side by companies like Oneplus, whereas they seem to be going the Apple route of slow and seemingly boring updates this year. I work at a phone store and I have been hands on with the S25 series, two weeks before they were announced. That said, Samsung's slow Iteration is not looking great compared to other companies.
People are fed up with promoters "shills" for phone companies. We want honesty and decency.
Negativity does not equal honesty
So does fake positivity.@@techwithbenefits
Cause the Price tag, and removing a feature that Everyone didn’t ask for it to be removed.
all these same people complained about the 5x telephoto on the s24ultra and now they all say its the best phone samsung have ever made and its peak samsung and things will never be the same. they just need to grow up
Horrible logic from you.
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Computational photography can be tuned via software.
Software however CANNOT restore a HARDWARE feature that was removed.
A lot of people complain about the 5000mah battery. But many battery test I've seen against Chinese phones with 6000mah batteries only get like 15 minutes more battery life. Carbon batteries aren't the upgrade people think.
Iphone 16 pro beats most when it comes to battery life. It physically has the smallest battery of any new model phone. But the programming around it was done very well. Specs don't matter as much as real life results, same goes for the cameras. Specs sound great on paper, results speak for themselves
i like the samsung current approach design are good, phone is lighter and comfortable to use software is matured and stable with all the features they provide currently enjoying s23. i think phone companies don't need to launch atleast for 2 years
I would believe all this if I didn't see Chinese phones doing amazing things like HAVING A 1 INCH SENSOR? 😁 or an memc chip for their gaming, or having bigger sensors for the other cameras not just the main. let's be honest, 80% of the s25 ultra this year is just AI = NEW SOFTWARE. and we'll be getting those software updates on our s24 ultras so what's the point of getting this phone if we're going to have an update anyway?
Nothing is wrong, but something is wrong with people.
This guy is an obvious shill for Samsung.
I have the S23 Ultra and was thinking about upgrading to the S25 Ultra. One reason is the anti-glare screen; I use the GPS system a lot during the day, and reflection blinds me from seeing my phone. I have to turn my brightness up to maximum and turn on extra brightness mode, which causes my battery to drain very fast. I understand people are upset about the S Pen, but for a person who uses the phone for driving and has to use the GPS system a lot with about three or four apps running simultaneously, do you think the S25 Ultra with its new updates will help me more than my S23 Ultra?
I'm currently working on my S23 Ultra vs S25 Ultra comparison video! The anti glare screen is significantly noticeable
@techwithbenefits thanks
I actually purchased it as a pre ordered and cancelled the order yesterday and bought the OnePlus 13 instead. I'm not buying a phone in 2025 that does less than the 2024 model. They honestly could have kept the s25 ultra and waited a year to release something great. I used to love Samsung, but now they are becoming like apple and I can't stand it!
I ordered mine and I'm excited about it. I don't personally care about Bluetooth on the pen. But I do wish they'd bring the SD card slot back.
Not surprising that you're selfish.
I don't care about a Micro SD card slot on a phone anymore like I used to BUT I still say that it should be available on ALL Android phones no matter the price tier of the phone.
Android is supposed to be about freedom/options.
Not everyone wants a Sony phone.
@PSYCHOV3N0M selfish? What's that supposed to mean?
S25 ultra is not an upgrade to the S24 ultra point blank. No matter the S8 elite or the bump up in screen size. Not an upgrade at all
funny 😊 you didnt see Chinese brands with same processor, best camera hardware, with charging brick and can charge very quick at 80w and more, new battery tech thats store more juice.. oh maybe in 3 more years for APPSUNG😅 see what competition can offer now 😅
This is a misconception many fall for. Did you ever watch a battery drain test. IPhone 16 pro still beats the 6000mAh+ models with "new battery tec", while having the "smallest battery", the programming around it is just superior to other brands. The spec does actually not matter as much as the real world results. Same goes for cameras and many other features. What counts is the performance compared to the competition. Look for results, not technically better specs. They seem nice on paper but offer no real world advantages
@swissChris5 nah.. imagine if you put that 6000mh on iphone and IOS still best optimize to save power.... then let say theyre capable of charging faster too.. real world results is much MUCH better.. im happy i can charge my huawei at around 60% for just 10mins.. i can also wireless charge at 80% too... but again i see apple and samsung best on there software are top notch with 7yrs of support.. theyre recent hardware is same.. so if my only choice is them, ill got to previous model and save a lot ^_^
@@koolbeep I only really care about fast wired charging for if I run out early and need a quick refill. I prefere to charge my phone slowly over night, to not wear out the battery to fast. Working with Lithium batteries I can tell you fast charging does not add to battery life. I am sure with the right battery management system and cells this can be mitigated somewhat but in general, if you don't need a fast charge, don't use it. Your battery will last longer generally. And who cares if their phone is done charging an hour after they go to bed? It just needs to be charged when you get up.
@@swissChris5 i see.. yeah i guess its a matter of preference.. but as i said imagine if those tech is also on your phone that would be awesome ^_^b
It's just stunning this year that so many reviewers rave about basic things (yet in this day unimportant things because everyone does it well) about s24u ie shape, screen while so many commenters are laying hate on what samsung rolled out. The disconnect is staggering. It's also shocking that reviewers just think that many of us are disappointed just because of the spen downgrade.
I wonder who is paying for this ad ?
You did by watching it
Samsung because he got the phone before anyone else for free.
$ 1 each time he makes an excuse for Samsung. 😂
they have demo units at Best Buy I tried one out today, it feels just as snappy as my S23 Ultra and it also feels nice in the hand I still dont see the value in upgrading yet but i would buy it if I needed a new phone.
They removed a feature and added things that NEEDED to be changed. The Samsung Note series was a powerhouse phone for business people. But without the Bluetooth in the s pen it becomes so much less. Samsung is my second favourite brand ever and this year I am extremely disappointed in them.
Removing Bluetooth from the s-pen is a no-go, why are you trying to put a positive spin on it? More money for less performance, people are being taken for fools.
Because life's too short to always be negative
I'll stick with my 22 ultra. Waiting for the Z fold 7
If compared to the S24u, it's boring. If compared to other Flagship Android phones. It's boring. You must have forgotten what made Samsung so popular in the first place! They can make the Ultra phone, thats fine, but they also need to make a phone for people who love Samsung for what they were known for in the past. A phone with ALL of the bells and whistles, the latest and greatest technology available! Samsung is becoming the Facebook of phones, while other companies have taken their place because Samsung now chooses the safe route as far as pushing boundaries.
The only thing I wish Samsung would bring back is the micro sd support and stop trying to follow Apple
I know it will be disappointing to people who want to upgrade from s23u or s24u . But is it worth for a person like who have been using OP6T for 6 years and looking for good upgrade . Any feedback are welcome
I get where you're coming from. Is the S25U better from a software standpoint than the S24U? Sure, you could argue that. Will some of those features and optimizations come to the S24U eventually? Probably.
The problem is the hardware. From the beginning of the Ultra phones, Samsung has crammed all the best hardware into a single device; that's what the Ultra lineup was all about. Over time they slowly stopped putting in the best hardware every year, following Apple's shoes and started to remove features. The power brick in the box, the same use of lackluster camera hardware, now taking away the Bluetooth functionality of the SPen, all while keeping the same high price point. Samsung is starting to lose its identity and trying too hard to be like Apple. They just need to get back to their roots, try new things again and push the limits of their hardware. There's NO excuse for not keeping up with the competition like the Chinese market and the new tech that's out there. #MakeSamsungGreatAgain
This is coming from a long time Samsung user and currently using the S24U. ✌️
I totally i agree with you. i have s22 ultra, i change my phone every 3 years went to samsung and I get the s25u 1tb. For me, s25u is a new, better phone, especially with the new chip my s22u has exynos wich i hate. S pen 🖊 i had all the nots from note 3 till now. I never used the pent to take a picture, but I use it to do invoices etc work related stuff.
Apple basically puts out the same phone every year, and people love it. Samsung changed a few things, and people called it boring!
Loyal Samsung supporters have been mocking Other phone Co's followers for buying the same phone every year, now we are falling victim to the same nonsense. Its not boring, its disappointing. Samsung should stop calling it an UPGRADE... its more like being provided an ALTERNATIVE.
1% of millions of millions of people isnt a small number. Ppl keep saying "1%" as if its insignificant. If 1% of people disappeared off the planet right now, weed be freaking out
We'd*
@@localblackman427 if the users in the world were 50% apple and samsung, 1% of that would be 40 million people lol
@@canadianbluepants9446 40million ppl is a lot of people
S25 ultra is basically a regular phone now! Don’t waste your money on it!! There are better phones out now!! No RAGE just FACTS!!!! Unless you work for Samsung then make your money trying to sell a basic expensive blah phone!!!!
What money? There's no affiliate link in my description, I'm not telling anyone to buy this phone no matter what.
People need to listen better
@@techwithbenefits it said unless you work for Samsung not directly toward you!!!
Do you get paid by samsung to review their products
Nope
You get paid by early and free access. I think it should be mandatory to disclose that you got for free. @@techwithbenefits
Help me! To chose one between S25U & IP16PRO pls..🙏✌️
The Samsung S25 Ultra is better then the Iphone 16 pro max when we talk about making pictures and video. I checked it already and that's why I will buy the SAMSUNG S25 Ultra. I will be more making pictures and video's so the camera is the best by the samsung S25 Ultra.
I have a big issue with what tech reviewers have become. They don't take a holistic approach anymore. They spend most of their time comparing this year's device to last year's. The videos have gone from being good videos to share with a potential phone buyer, to something that caters to phone geeks. It is a very small group of people that update their flagship device every year. The phone enthusiast is the 1% of phone buyers.
If every review is just "this is what's new", then all the solid and most dependable features are ignored or mentioned in passing, as if the audience should already know.
Apple channels have actually gotten into the habit of saying something like "if you have an iPhone [two models previous], then this is for you..."
100% agree
Of course we expect better features. of course. Who would go ahead and make a significant investment if they did not receive something better than the previuos version. Samsung is just showing their greediness... as always, following Apple. Too bad.
When you put the S25U in any decent protective case, the hyper-thin bezel will make it more difficult to use 'One Hand Operation+' app gestures near the edge of the screen.
Samsung will loose its market share. There is nothing new in this phone that differentiates it from the s24. Samsung needed to do major camera upgrade to fight with apple but still the newer phone is not a better or same camera performance of the iphone 16 pro.
Samsung, changed the ultrawide and call it a day! its the same since note20 ultra. samsung lacked the innovation once it had. the cameras are a let down IMO, the main sensor is 3 years old now and even on its launch, the 200MP did not deliver as a revolutionary sensor. x200 ultra is the peak of camera hardware right now heck all minority brands step up big time. samsung had been criticizing apple for a long time, but samesung doing apple thing right now. i own 24 ultra, its a great phone, its a jack of all trades but master of none (except OLED screen maybe?).
Is the frame 100 titanium? Or is it a alloy/ti like s24?
Every years the new ultra is bad. Two month later, is the best ultra ever...😂
Great content. As for battery life. I don't know about your s25 ultra, but my s24 ultra, which I only had for 3 weeks, is giving me 1 day and 4 hours per charge. Can you explain to me what Qi is, and does the s25 ultra have it in the phone, or is it like the s24 ultra that needs a case to make it magesafe compatible 🤔. And as to AI, the s24 ultra will get some of it. When the 24 ultra gets 1ui7.0, performance should improve. As for the Bluetooth in the s pen, most people wouldn't be so butt hurt if the average consumer new about it before the galaxy unpacked. People wouldn't have been so blind sided. I believe Samsung is doing away with the s pen. But I think they'll bring back the note series phone soon. They'll call galaxy note _ pro. What ever number they'll use.
Look at his hair @5:36. I have noticed this in a few other camera comparisons also that for the first time in portrait mode they are allowing some flyaways in the hair. It makes it look so much more natural.
Yep one of the subtle refinements thanks to the new chip & ISP
THE YOUR PICK:
SAME BATTERY... SAME 45W CHARGING... SAME CAMERAS (WIDE ANGLE LENS DOESN'T COUNT)... SAME SCREEN...DUMBED DOWN S-PEN...MORE PAY WALL FEATURES...NO MAGNETS...REALLY?
...AND, AS IF WE ALL WEREN'T SO TIRED OF SEEING THE IPHONE AND IT'S STYLING, SAMSUNG GOES OUT AND DOES THIS?!?!
JUST RECEIVED MY NUBIA Z70 (HALF THE PRICE, SAME PROCESSOR, ESSENTIALLY. CAN'T BE HAPPIER
Enjoy!
Good for you...
@@techwithbenefits
PAID SHILLS, I MEAN, "INFLUENCERS" ARE EXACTLY WHY WE'RE LOSING THE AI RACE...ZERO INNOVATION, YET THEY LOVE EVERYTHING...
back at you bro!
@@nokx78.
PAID SHILLS, I MEAN, "INFLUENCERS" ARE EXACTLY WHY WE'RE LOSING THE AI RACE...ZERO INNOVATION, YET THEY LOVE EVERYTHING...
Ok, let's stick to the facts:
It's not the same camera and yes it does count.
It's not the same processor, there is a difference.
Let's see some of those high specs prove they can deliver real world advantages. Let's see a battery drain comparison for example. You ignore that you only get 3 years of Android updates with that phone 😂 Samsung offers 7. Not that you will be keeping that thing for more than one to two years anyway until you chase the next better phone. After that time period, noone is going to want that phone with an old OS that wont upgrade so its trash by that time. Compare the whole package and with real life results, not on paper. Then come back and tell me it's the better phone
This video smells like apologist talk
Find my phone is also used for less than 1% of consumers. Should Samsung remove it then??
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If it meant the phone hardware could improve...?
It was a hardware decision. Find my is a software feature, so it's not the same
Its reviews like this that cause companies to stagnate and fail. People think because we are being harsh on the company we prefer that we are "uninformed", "Misunderstanding", or "Just don't see the bigger picture" when in fact this is the same fate the Fold 6 had and its sales stumbled over it and this one will too, Mark my words. Its a fine phone if you want a newer phone on sale with a deal and you have limited options, otherwise check out the other cheaper more innovative phones that are listening to their customers and not removing features and charging the same.
Interesting, just picked up on that swipe left gesture to transition from notifications to quick settings, pretty nifty!
It's a small detail but it's a welcome one!
Daniel great job on this video. I've read a lot of negative comments and everybody has their opinion, for me you're doing an excellent job of putting out video content. Don't get discouraged keep doing what you're doing 💯 You're faithful subscriber from Kentucky
Thanks mate appreciate the support 🙏
I hardly ever used the Bluetooth on the s-pen lol. Do I wish Samsung kept it? Sure. But no way is it a deal breaker for me. I'm coming from the s23 Ultra and it'll be a upgrade to me. Love the rounded corners
After watching a lot of reviews and handsons I guess Samsung used the Spen Bluetooth budget to pay "techfluencers".