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They really seem to be pushing the baseline S25 on Amazon price wise as the 512GB model of it is still cheaper than the equivalent S25+ model.
 
Got to hold the S25 Ultra today at BestBuy. Did a side by side size comparison with my S24 Ultra.
But I have to say the flat sides with chamfered edges and rounded corners are big hit for me. Just the ergonomics of those changes will make it so much easier to hold IMHO.
I cannot wait to get this phone hopefully next week.

I also took my S-Pen from the S24U and it fits PERFECTLY in the S25U!
The Samsung Rep at the store kinda winked at me and said it does fit!



They have them on Amazon for a nice price and different colors.
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but, does that S24 ultra spen charge in S25 ultra?
 
I wish Samsung photos could be better than Apple and Google but each year is the same thing behind
 
I wish Samsung photos could be better than Apple and Google but each year is the same thing behind

I don't know that it's THAT clear cut tbh. It doesn't look like their nightography is as good still, sure. Zoom is still better, portraits are looking great in the videos I've seen so far and why oh why doesn't anyone mention the hideous lens flair that's still in iphone photos/videos like it has been for years!

We'll see.... it looks like it's a good start this year and they'll improve things with firmware over time for sure, and then apple will probably do a bit better again in september (but I'm betting they'll still have the awful lens flare)
 
I don't know that it's THAT clear cut tbh. It doesn't look like their nightography is as good still, sure. Zoom is still better, portraits are looking great in the videos I've seen so far and why oh why doesn't anyone mention the hideous lens flair that's still in iphone photos/videos like it has been for years!

We'll see.... it looks like it's a good start this year and they'll improve things with firmware over time for sure, and then apple will probably do a bit better again in september (but I'm betting they'll still have the awful lens flare)
I have the Pixel 9XL and S24U and 16PM and all the pictures are really close together. Sometimes one wins while the other loses in certain situations. But one is not head and shoulders above the others IMHO.
 
I have the Pixel 9XL and S24U and 16PM and all the pictures are really close together. Sometimes one wins while the other loses in certain situations. But one is not head and shoulders above the others IMHO.
Agree. I prefer the 16PM in low light. I think it's the best hands down there. Other than that it's pretty much a toss up. Pixel and 16PM both handle moving subjects better. But hard to say any one camera is better than the other overall.
 
The one thing I will say about Samsung, their perks are great at times. My first reaction was that this year's were rubbish. But upon further digging they are not bad at all.

Free buds 3
£200 off the phone
30% off accessories
Increased trade in deals
It’s not to good for the US. No free air buds, or freebie credits besides the storage upgrade. What the heck!
 

On the S25 Ultra the Now bar shows live activities on AOD
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It’s not to good for the US. No free air buds, or freebie credits besides the storage upgrade. What the heck!

Yea I think it depends on the country. I’m keeping my S24 Ultra, most of the software features are coming to older models. There really wasn’t that much of a hardware upgrade. I’m not keen on the less boxy look, i liked the Note look.
 
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