The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a worthwhile option for those who value its 6.9-inch display, 5x zoom lens, and integrated S Pen stylus.

The Galaxy S25 is yet another competent phone from Samsung. If you've been on your current device for a few years and you're shopping for something small and new, it's a fine pick. Still, I wish Samsung had moved the ball forward a little more this year — this is another in a line of very iterative Galaxy updates.

Samsung has made several moves in the last year to improve the value of its phones in the minds of buyers. The Korean company recently announced an upgrade program that will pay back 50% of the Galaxy S25 purchase pric e if it’s returned after 12 months, provided a new device is purchased.