THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE ABOUT THE SAMSUNG GALAXY 25 ULTRA
1. AUDIO ERASER WAS INCONSISTENT
Not every AI tool in the phone performed well. I wanted to like the Audio Eraser function, especially since I am an avid concertgoer who records loads of footage.
Unfortunately, the Audio Eraser tool did not work most of the time. When I used the tool on my Apink concert videos, it was not able to get rid of the screams of the audience members or even those around me.
As such, I tried to use it at a small-scale busking performance near my neighbourhood. Here, the Audio Eraser worked slightly better but it wasn’t able to completely remove all the background noise.
2. THE PHONE’S S PEN DOES NOT SUPPORT BLUETOOTH
As someone who regularly uses Air Actions on my S24 Ultra, I can’t fathom the decision to remove Bluetooth support on the S Pen included in the S25 Ultra. This means S25 Ultra users can’t use the S Pen to remotely control their camera or make gestures in the air to unlock certain functions.
Without Air Actions, the S25 Ultra’s S Pen is essentially just a stick.
FINAL THOUGHTS
So, should you get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? Depends. If you own an S24 Ultra, you’re better off sticking with your current phone.
However, if you’re a user of an old Android phone who’s intrigued by all the tales of the Galaxy line’s camera capabilities or even someone looking to buy their very first Samsung phone, then yes – the S25 Ultra will not let you down.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now available for purchase via Samsung’s official website and at other retail outlets. Recommended retail prices for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra start at S$1,828.
