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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be the ultimate Android flagship

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will launch on Unpacked 2025 with a new design and features, making this smartphone the ultimate Android flagship among all.
The smartphone industry continues to evolve with new innovations and Android has become the symbol of competition in everything that you may find in the market. According to Statista, Android has around 70% of the overall smartphone market share, iOS has 28 percent and the rest goes to other devices.
To be clear, these statistics may not be completely accurate but there might be only a slight difference in the number in such reports.
This fact become obvious with Android partners, Android has listed hundreds of certified smartphone companies, which produce nearly a billion devices each year. This market is pre-dominated by Samsung but it’s the Chinese and other smartphone brands that make the Android domination absolute over iOS.
And, the core of this domination is competition. Each year, Android companies launch one or two top-tier devices with top specifications.
Unlike iPhones, there are a bunch of new design schemes, software features, and promises made with these new releases. Making Android not only vast but vibrant in the buying guide.
Despite Samsung’s top seller position, Chinese companies such as Xiaomi already surpassed expectations and making rapid progress with each passing quarter. That brings us to the sales perspective, these Chinese phone companies are increasing sales in budget and mid-range markets.
However, their flagship phones remain questionable. You can buy a flagship from any of these flashy Android phone makers but consumers still don’t find them reliable.
Whether it’s about eye-catching promos, teasers, and launch offers, the reality is that very few people opt for any premium smartphones from Chinese brands except Samsung.
One of the reasons behind this thinking is a doubtful purchase. Most of these firms see flagship as a one-time sale. They don’t reflect any future outside of the specific market, China.
Chinese people support their homegrown brands, that’s why they buy a Huawei phone, which is still running a 2-3-year-old chipset. The large consumer base enabled these companies to compete against other global brands including Samsung and Apple.
But that’s not the case with global consumers, who don’t find these Chinese companies trustworthy against other options, especially in the flagship range. These reliability and trustworthy factors are the following:
- After-sale services
- Ecosystem
- Software experience
Despite growing sales, Chinese phone makers are still failing to convince global consumers of these three key aspects. In that case, Chinese Android phones wipe away commitment to their previous flagship as soon as the new phone launches.
They completely rely on Google and load phones with unnecessary and suspicious bloatware. Their software support is ambiguous and their global consumer remains in limbo mode after a purchase. Above all, they don’t have any interest in user feedback.
On the other hand, Samsung takes these three factors seriously, it not only provides flagship hardware but also brings top services that are all visible to the consumer. It checks these parameters and improves its flagship experience.
The Ultimate Android Flagship
Samsung S25 Ultra will start a new chapter in the Android flagship segment, and it will set a benchmark among all Android competitors that will launch in the year to come. We’re taking four key parameters that will shape this device.
Radical design changes
Samsung flagships were always about giant curved displays and in the past few years, the Ultra model has adopted those pointy corners from the Note universe. However, the Korean phone maker is making a complete swing with the new S25 Ultra.
It will come with a new flat frame and round corners. The display will have the lowest bezels all around, providing a full-view experience.
On top of that, the aesthetics and stability will be provided by a refined titanium material offered in new color options. These new changes will make the S25 Ultra not only better but lighter and thinner than the S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Render | Evan Blass
Display
Samsung was the first to start the large screen trend in Android flagships and the Galaxy S25 Ultra will expand the view with a size increase to make it even more view-friendly.
On top of that, you will see an improved nano-texture anti-reflection coating. The Korean phone maker has garnered praise for its S24 Ultra for this effective technology and S25 Ultra is unlikely to be any different.
Powerful performance
All Android phone makers will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for their flagship devices through 2025. Unlike its competitors, Samsung will optimize the chipset according to these flagships for optimum performance and not only to pop up on the benchmark.
Previous report reveals that the chipset has made major improvements over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and S25 Ultra will provide this performance to consumers.
Optimized battery
It could offer 5000mAh battery life, and a new chipset along with software optimizations, this performance could be an increase over S24 Ultra.
Smooth software
Google acknowledges Samsung’s device ecosystem prowess and it shows that trust in its new software release.
However, Samsung does not completely rely on Android. Its own software innovations are now overshadowing the core that Android has to offer.
Take One UI 7 for example, S25 Ultra will run this software out of the box. With new innovation, the software is way smoother, its animations are way better and it’s more user-centric than prior One UI versions.
It’s also the only Android phone maker that fulfills its software updates and upgrade promises that you’d want to operate.
More importantly, Galaxy users know that Samsung is cooking something new for them and they can anticipate something for their models. That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra will also offer 7 years of software upgrades, which is a benchmark in the industry.
The company has made these improvements in One UI while keeping Android at its core. To conclude, Samsung has a secret weapon called Good Lock, it is for those who want to go the extra mile with software customize.
Conclusion
These are just a few key upgrades that are coming with the next Samsung flagship and there’s a lot more that is coming with Galaxy S25 Ultra at Unpacked, making it the ultimate destination for Android buyers.
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Will you get the Samsung One UI 7 update in February 2025? [Updated]

Where is the One UI 7 update for my Samsung Galaxy device? YES, this is the most trending question among Galaxy users all around the world.
You see it everywhere – on tech forums, X threads, and YouTube comment sections. People are desperate for the new features, better security, and fresh look of One UI 7. This update is not just about making things run smoother, it is about new AI stuff that could change how we use our phones.
But since Samsung rolls out One UI updates at different times for different phones and countries, everyone’s wondering: when will I get it?
The stable version of One UI 7 was released at the same time as the new Samsung phones, the Galaxy S25 series. These phones were unveiled on January 22, 2025, and come with One UI 7 pre-installed. However, for those not upgrading to the S25, if you’re holding onto your Galaxy S24 or earlier models, the stable update is now in sight.
The stable update for existing devices, including the S24 series, which has been in beta testing and has received multiple beta builds, is expected to start rolling out in late February 2025. There’s also talk about the 4th beta build for the Galaxy S24 series before the stable rollout. However, we still do not have confirmation on when there will be a stable or beta rollout for the Galaxy S24 series or other older Galaxy devices.
I have also confirmed with Samsung Support in the US, that they have no idea about the One UI 7 release date. You can read the statement below.

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Keep an eye out in February if you’re on the Galaxy S24 series or other eligible devices, as that’s when Samsung is expected to start expanding the stable update’s availability.

Credit – Samsung
To check if your device has the new One UI 7 update, go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.
Stay tuned to SammyFans.com for all the latest on this and other Samsung updates. You can also connect or DM me on X, here’s my handle @SamsungSWUpdate.
Latest Update:
We don’t have any official release date for the Galaxy smartphones. Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything apart from the One UI 7 beta program for the Galaxy S24 series. We also have one dedicated tracker for the release date, you can check here.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: Side by Side Comparison – Looks and Dimensions

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has some new design upgrades and we’ve put this phone side by side with S24 Ultra and stacked over each other to show you the closest comparison.
S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra – Top and Bottom
S24 Ultra’s top and bottom view shows a flat surface with arcs on both ends, creating angular corners. The new device also has a flat top and bottom but with curved corners and a lower width. On paper, the S25 Ultra is 77.6mm and the S24 Ultra is 79mm wide.
The top contains a secondary microphone and an air vent hole with reduced space in the new phone. The GPS antenna is slightly moved to the left.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (bottom) and S24 Ultra (top), Source – Sammyfans
The bottom has two main antennas, offset from the previous position. The SIM card tray hole is now on the opposite side of the S24 Ultra, followed by the microphone. The USB Type C (charging/headphone) port remains the same.
Samsung has increased the speaker width, which may improve the sound. Another thing to notice is S-Pen’s head is thinner in the new flagship.
S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra – Left and Right
The S25 Ultra has flattened the curved frame and it contributes to a slim form factor at 8.2mm. These two changes bring the new device to 218 grams in comparison to Galaxy S24 Ultra with 233 grams weight.
The right side has volume and power buttons and more antennas. The left side has no physical keys.

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S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra – Front
With those round corners and a flat frame, the S25 Ultra offers a more visually appealing front. This decluttering of extra width has created room for a 6.9-inch AMOLED display within an identical height (162.8mm) as the S24 Ultra (162.3mm) with a 6.8-inch screen.
Unfortunately, both phones have the same panel and there are no significant changes to find in terms of quality or brightness.
The new device uses Corning Gorilla Armor 2 + anti-reflective glass ceramic for better protection. To be mentioned, the anti-reflective protection was introduced with S24U.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra – Back
S25 Ultra and its old version have the same rear frosted glass finish. The cameras are organized on the top left including an ultra-wide angle, a main camera, and two telephoto cameras. The setup also consists of a laser autofocus sensor and an LED flash.
These lenses have bigger crows glued on top. In my opinion, the S24 Ultra’s rear camera crowns look way better than these dark circles. However, many of you might prefer the new camera crowns.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
Conclusion
In comparison to the S24 Ultra, Samsung has refined the design and the grip comfort for Galaxy S25 users. The phone offers a larger screen at the same dimensions and reduced weight. Overall, it’s a substantial improvement over last year’s device.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra running One UI 7 but has one big security flaw

Samsung’s latest offering, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, features cutting-edge hardware and a refined software experience with its Android 15-based One UI 7 pre-installed. However, with the excitement, there’s a significant concern after its launch.
Everyone loved the S25 Ultra’s speed, camera, and how well it works with One UI 7. But, there’s a big security problem that might spoil the fun.
In recently released February 2025 Android security patch details, Google disclosed a serious zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited. This vulnerability (which can be identified as CVE-2024-53104,) affects how Android devices handle video frames, potentially leading to memory instability that hackers could exploit. Google has encouraged all Android users to update their devices promptly to reduce this risk.
Unfortunately, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is still running on the December 2024 security patch, leaving it vulnerable to this known exploit. This is particularly important because, unlike previous updates, it was urgent due to the active exploitation of the vulnerability.
Not having the newest security update on my S25 Ultra put me and other users at risk without knowing about it. This shows how important it is to get software updates quickly, especially for phones that are supposed to be the best in security (Sorry Knox!) and user experience.
Samsung now needs to act fast. The company must send out a quick update to fix this security vulnerability. People bought this phone expecting it to be very safe, so Samsung should keep its promise by protecting it from known threats.
Samsung usually reacts quickly to these problems, but the company is slow this time with the S25 Ultra (the S24 users crying in the background), which is concerning to me. The South Korean company needs to not only fix the issue but also keep their customers clearly informed about security updates.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans.com)
In the end, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is great, but this security problem is a big mark against it. Users should watch for updates and install them right away. Samsung needs to make this fix a priority to keep users safe and keep its top phone’s reputation intact.
I reached out to Samsung for the official response on this but didn’t receive any confirmation yet.
If you have any suggestions or thoughts, feel free to DM me directly. Let’s connect on X at @SamsungSWUpdate where you can share your experiences and expectations.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is being delivered and we now have an unboxing and first impressions experience with this new flagship, which appears to be slightly different from the previous model.
S25 Ultra Unboxing
The retail box’s dimensions are identical to last year’s S24 Ultra and highlight the frame and the S-Pen with white outlines. The box includes:
- SIM ejector tool
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- A quick start guide
- Galaxy S25 Ultra
That’s typical Samsung flagship stuff.

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S25 Ultra First Impressions
The first look at the device goes to its shape, specifically, its outline. The trimmed corners are the center of discussion, which stands different from the S24 Ultra. The Titanium Silverblue color is prominent in the frame and frosted in the back due to the rear glass.
The sides are flat and the Titanium has a texture that doesn’t slip out of the grip. Some people might argue that the phone looks similar to an iPhone but that illusion ends when you get a hold of this device.
Actually, it feels more like S24U with flat and round experience. That’s it. One major change in hands-on experience becomes certain with its round corner, sitting well on the palm.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans.com)
As a S24 Ultra owner, I also experience weight differences, a plus point for this new S25 Ultra. The weight and the design would no longer matter if you put on a protective cover, which most of the consumers would do.
On the other hand, the S-Pen is all the same, it’s similar to the last version, except for the lapsed Bluetooth functionality.
The camera system has a makeover with those new bold rings on top of the lenses. However, the internals remain the same for main and telephoto cameras, while increasing ultra-wide angle to 50MP. A major overhaul in the camera app made it easy to navigate features while decluttering the viewport.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Source – Sammyfans.com)
Furthermore, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite shows its impact on performance and the phone is providing fast response in every touch input on the screen. It is loaded with One UI 7.0 software out of the box with generative AI features, which might amuse some customers.
Conclusion
The initial impression on this device shows a descent upgrade from last year. With that said, we conclude the unboxing and hands-on experience with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra but this flagship has a lot to explore, please stay updated with us for more detailed explorations.
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Samsung and GRUBBRR’s high-tech Kiosks improve fan experience at the Big Game

Samsung and GRUBBRR are teaming up to improve the fan experience at this Sunday’s Big Game. Fans can visit Section 115 to try out Samsung’s All-In-One Kiosk, powered by GRUBBRR’s self-ordering technology. It is designed to cut down on long lines and give fans more time to enjoy the game.
With these kiosks, fans can easily browse the food and drink menu, customize their orders, and pay right from the screen. No waiting in long lines, which means more time spent at your seat enjoying the game.
The kiosks are not just convenient but also safer. By reducing contact with staff, they help keep everyone safe at large events. Also, the system ensures orders are accurate, which helps avoid mistakes. GRUBBRR’s technology also boosts sales for vendors, with average order sizes going up by 40-50%.
Moreover, it offers several benefits, including faster service, so fans can enjoy more of the game. They are also promoting safety by limiting direct contact.
Sara Grofcsik, Head of Sales, Display Division, Samsung Electronics America, said:
“Samsung and GRUBBRR are changing the game in self-service ordering. Today’s consumers expect convenient, intuitive and customizable ordering–and we’re delivering on all fronts on the biggest night in football. Our technology will enhance the stadium experience, making it all the more seamless and enjoyable.”
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