Unveiling the Galaxy S25 Ultra: A Camera Powerhouse or Just a Showpiece?

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The Galaxy S25 series has officially launched, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra emerges as the flagship device, boasting unparalleled features. Known as the “Samsung Everything Phone,” this model is packed with the latest innovations, including a blazingly fast chipset, an expansive display, and a sophisticated quad-camera setup designed to cater to all photography enthusiasts.
Phone Overall Score Photo Score Main Camera Score Ultra Wide Score Selfie Score Zoom Score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 158 165 87 23 27 28
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 157 161 84 24 26 28
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 154 158 82 24 28 25
vivo X200 Pro 148 158 84 23 22 29
Similar comparisons can be made regarding video performance:
Phone Overall Score Video Score Main Camera Score Ultra Wide Score Selfie Score Zoom Score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 158 150 75 21 28 26
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 157 153 78 23 25 27
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 154 150 76 23 27 24
vivo X200 Pro 148 138 71 19 23 25
For more comprehensive details about our evaluations of smartphones, visit our PhoneArena Camera Score page.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
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However, a recent review by tech expert JerryRigEverything raises questions about the necessity of some of these lenses, indicating that they might serve more as ornamental features than practical enhancements.
According to Jerry, the latest camera architecture in the Galaxy S25 Ultra is quite similar to its predecessor, the S24 Ultra, leading to the speculation that some of the camera modules may simply be for aesthetics rather than functionality.
The camera performance is generally impressive overall, even if certain segments outperform it slightly. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has stood strong in camera benchmarks thanks to its well-rounded photographic capabilities. Here are some image samples taken with the device:
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