If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your Samsung device to the latest Ultra variant, this may be the generation to start paying attention. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the lightest it’s ever been while promising significant gains in performance,

Software is another reason why the Pixel 9 Pro XL might be the best Galaxy S25 Ultra alternative. For starters, Google matches Samsung by offering seven years of OS updates and security patches. Nobody else in the industry reaches these heights, although I’m glad to see brands like OnePlus getting close.

The Galaxy S25 is available at Amazon, Best Buy, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in new navy, mint, icyblue, and silver shadow finishes. Samsung's online storefront carries additional blueblack, coralred, and pinkgold variants.