Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra one year later: Samsung’s best flagship yet
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra one year later: Samsung’s best flagship yet
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Publish Date: 2026-01-31 11:06:00
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As we approach the release of the Galaxy S26 series, it’s clear there’s quite a bit to look forward to. Rumors of larger batteries, faster charging, design changes, and even a new Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra are very exciting, but last year’s phone is still an excellent choice and comes at a discounted rate, too.
And let’s be real. The leaks so far about the Galaxy S26 Ultra are not Earth-shattering. Sure, Privacy Display looks to be an amazing new feature, but a $12 privacy tempered glass protector will do 90% of the job for a lot less money. Samsung is said to be upgrading charging speed, although battery capacity, unfortunately, might stay the same. And the new, rounder corners on the S26 Ultra will likely have Galaxy S Ultra fans even more annoyed, too.
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The past year with the Galaxy S25 Ultra is proof that Samsung is the king of smartphone software, with faster, more stable updates than any other company, and regular feature updates that keep the phone feeling new and fresh. Ironically, while the S25 series launched with One UI 7, that wider software rollout was one of the messier launches in recent Samsung history.
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