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With the arrival of each new generation of Samsung flagships, we automatically assume that “newer means better.” However, this year, the model Galaxy S26 Ultra we find ourselves in a situation where this logic ceases to pro After carefully considering all the parameters and leaked information, I have come to a clear conclusion: The smartest investment this year is not the latest model, but its predecessor – Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The main reason for my recommendation is the price-to-value ratio. While Galaxy S26 Ultra will come with an astronomical price tag corresponding to absolute novelty, Galaxy S25 Ultra is already available at attractive discounts. The differences between the two phones are in everyday use. proalmost imperceptible to the car.
- Marginal differences in performance: The new Snapdragon is faster on paper, but if you're not proprofessionals editing 8K video or avid gamers of the most demanding titles, you won't notice the difference in system response speed - at least not this year or next year, maybe in 4 to 5 years. Galaxy S25 Ultra It is still a top-performing device that can easily handle anything you throw at it these days.
- Identical design and display: From a visual perspective, very little changes. Galaxy S25 Ultra has already brought significant improvements in ergonomics and rounded edges, which Galaxy S26 Ultra remains more or less the same. Paying that extra money for a phone that looks and feels identical in the hand doesn't make economic sense. Plus, you can easily get the new security darkening feature by purchasing the appropriate film or glass, literally for a fraction of the price of the new product.
- Software support: Samsung is known for its excellent and long-lasting update support. Most of the new AI features and software improvements that debut with the model Galaxy S26, will receive an update as well Galaxy S25 UltraBy buying an older model, you won't lose out on modern technology, you'll just have to wait a while for it. And this wait will increase every year as the device gets older and older.
- Camera hardware: Although there are minor software optimizations, the camera hardware remains fundamentally very similar. Galaxy S25 Ultra already offers one of the best camera systems on the market, which will satisfy even the most demanding photographers, scoring especially in creativity.
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Unless you absolutely need to have the latest piece of electronics just for status reasons, it's Galaxy S25 Ultra currently one of the best buys in the high-end phone segment. You will save a significant amount without having to do any comprobowls in quality, performance or user experience.
I bought a new 256G from the S24U distributor for 23 thousand and pro I like it the best. ultra for the whole time. I definitely like S23U too…it was divine… So I'll wait for S27U or S28U if it still exists "Ultra" or maybe the name "Note" will return, which I doubt. Unfortunately, there is not that much difference between the s24u and the s26u... yeah... it will be modern, better proCesar...a little better cameras...for example...I think that's more about the software...
I am proI'm used to that. Ultra it should be square...even though pro most of the time...but pro at least it feels like I'm holding a really expensive phone in my hand... I'll see... maybe I'll get an s26 as my next phone... although I don't think it makes sense to have 2 phones of the same brand with the same firmware... It's a shame that the Apple he is only handsome on the outside (up to 16) pro max).
If it weren't for the aluminum at least...which I don't trust...
I bought it new for 16 thousand with a 2-year warranty S24U. Good buy.
So the 26 should finally have a bigger battery, a new lens, a stylus with BT back, decent charging, which is the biggest "change" in 3 years. And buying the 25 now just before the 26 is released is nonsense. The promotions are not significant at all, what I buy from Samsung with a "promotion" and cashback I buy anywhere else without a discount. So a normal person waits for the s26 and then decides whether it will really be better and buy the 26 or only then buy the 25, which will only be cheaper later. And sticking a film or glass on the Ultra and thereby erasing one of the biggest advantages of the phone can only be done (and advised to others) by a complete idiot.
Except for the larger battery, which will be the same 5000mAh and BT Spen will not take place, so agree...
But the sensor from S23 Ultra. And that proYou can only see more light in worse conditions. But with the photos the phone takes on its own, it's still useless.
I have an S21 and I'm thinking about what to buy now.. Should I buy an S26 or an S25? Ultra I don't need it and I'm not a demanding user.. Any recommendations?
In this case, it will be more like the Ultra, a question of your wallet. Functionally, the difference between them will be indistinguishable. I switched from S21 to. …..iPhone 16 Pro. Mainly because of the video quality. Samsung annoyed me with their unwillingness to improve their cameras😎
I've had an S24U since last year and it didn't make sense to get a 25 back then. I have a Spen with a digitizer and BT - lots of distance, sharp corners of the display and that's it pro remote connection to computers much better. Otherwise the changes are so small that it makes sense to change it after 3 generations.
The author is completely off here, the display is supposed to be one of the most improved in recent years and the same goes for the charging speed. Unfortunately, the capacity is again the same 5000mAh...
• 6.9″ M14 QHD+ CoE Dynamic AMOLED Display
• Privacy screen feature
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
• Bigger Vapor Chamber cooling
• 200mp f/1.4 main, 50mp Ultrawide, 50mp 5x f/2.9 Periscope & 12mp 3x Telephoto
• 5000mah battery with 60w wired & 25w wireless charging
• Up to 16GB ram & 256/512/1TB storage
• 25% Faster ram data transfer speeds
• 7.9mm thin
So nothing important. I can buy a special glass for the display, which also protects the privacy of the display from other angles. Charging will be only 5 minutes shorter than the well-known Samsung. In fact, it is no longer 60 minutes with a 45W charger (S22U), but 70 minutes (S24-5U)
The display is finally supposed to be M14 and finally 10 bit colors, significantly faster touch sensing and perhaps PWM will also be raised, but unconfirmed. Of course, for me the privacy display is not important and I would much rather see innovations elsewhere. Despite the increased charging speed finally after years, the competition is completely different and the battery capacity is also the same. The main camera at least F1,4 because it could be interesting, I still don't believe that there will be no shutter lag anymore. ProRes video there will be a bomb and competition pro Apple finally etc...
The display is finally supposed to be M14 and finally 10 bit colors, significantly faster touch sensing and perhaps PWM will also be raised, but unconfirmed. Of course, for me the privacy display is not important and I would much rather see innovations elsewhere. Despite the increased charging speed finally after years, the competition is completely different and the battery capacity is also the same. The main camera at least F1,4 because it could be interesting, I still don't believe that there will be no shutter lag anymore. ProRes video there will be a bomb and competition pro Apple finally etc...