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SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Announced 22 January 2025 · Checked 28 October 2026
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was announced in January 2025. It has a 6.9-inch 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, a 5000 mAh battery and a 200 MP main camera. It runs Android 15 at launch. Model codes: SC-52F, SCG32, SM-S9380, SM-S938B, SM-S938N, SM-S938Q, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938Z.
- Display
- 6.9″ AMOLED120 Hz · 2600 nits peak
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy3 nm
- Battery
- 5000 mAh45 W wired · 15 W wireless
- Main camera
- 200 MP5x optical
- Memory
- 12 GB · 256 GB
- Weight
- 218 g162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
Model code
Memory
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.9″
LTPO AMOLED · 120 Hz · 1440 × 3120
ChipsetOfficial
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Android 15 at launch
BatteryOfficial
5000 mAh
45 W wired · 15 W wireless
CameraOfficial
200 MP main
12 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 22 January 2025 | Public info |
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| Size | 6.9 inches | Official |
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| Screen | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Public info |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 pixels (~498 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Official |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | One UI 7 | Official |
| RAM | 12 GB | Public info |
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| Storage | 256 GB | Public info |
| Card slot | No | Public info |
| Cameras | 200 MP Wide-Angle, 50 MP Ultra Wide, 50 MP Telephoto | Official |
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| Camera | 12 MP | Official |
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | Official |
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| Wired charging | 45 W (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min) | Public info |
| Wireless charging | 15 W (Qi2 Ready) | Public info |
| Network | 5G | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct · Bluetooth: 5.4, A2DP, LE · NFC: Yes | Public info |
| NFC | Yes | Public info |
| Ports | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | Public info |
| Height | 162.8 mm | Public info |
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| Width | 77.6 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 218 g | Public info |
| Protection | IP68 | Official |
| Colours | Titanium Silverblue / Titanium Gray / Titanium Black / Titanium Whitesilver / Titanium Jetblack / Titanium Jadegreen / Titanium Pinkgold | Official |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Public info |
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| Speakers | Yes | Official |
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| Codes | S25, SC-52F, SCG32, SM-S9380, SM-S938B, SM-S938N, SM-S938Q, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938Z | Official |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-52F | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SCG32 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S9380 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938B | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938N | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938Q | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938U | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938U1 | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938W | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| SM-S938Z | 12 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB, 12 GB + 1 TB, 16 GB + 1 TB | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 GB + 256 GB | 12 GB | 256 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 512 GB | 12 GB | 512 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 1 TB | 12 GB | 1 TB | Public info |
| 16 GB + 1 TB | 16 GB | 1 TB | Public info |
Software support
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The white line marks the date this page was checked (October 2026).
| Software at launch | Android 15 |
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| Update promise | 7 years of Android upgrades |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra support eSIM?
Yes.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra have wireless charging?
Yes, up to 15 W.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra support 5G?
Yes.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra get updates?
7 Android upgrades from launch, until about 2032.
Compare the Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: Galaxy S25 Ultra (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- Verified against: Samsung official specification page (Web Archive copy) (opens in a new tab) · checked 22 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
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