Look, when I saw the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs Rs. 439,999 ($1,346), my wallet basically said “absolutely not.” But here’s the thing – after using it for three weeks straight, I get it now.

This isn’t just another phone that does the same stuff a bit better. It’s genuinely different.

That Screen Though

The 6.9-inch display looked stupidly big in the store. Now? I can’t go back to smaller screens. Everything just looks… I don’t know, cheap?

Watching Netflix on this thing beats my laptop most days. And reading work emails on the train actually doesn’t make me want to cry anymore. The screen stays bright even when I’m sitting outside during lunch breaks.

Oh, and that always-on display thing? Way more useful than I thought it’d be.

The Camera Situation Got Real

That 200MP Camera Isn’t Just Showing Off

I’m not a photographer or anything, but damn. This 200MP camera makes my old phone look like it was taking pictures through mud.

My hands shake when I’m taking photos (too much coffee, probably), but somehow everything comes out sharp. It’s like the phone just fixes my mistakes.

Zooming In Without Looking Stupid

Remember when zooming meant your photo looked like garbage? Yeah, not anymore. I was at this concert last month – way in the back because I’m cheap – and still got photos that looked like I was right up front.

The 5x zoom is honestly kind of scary good. Like, I feel weird using it sometimes because it works so well.

Video That Doesn’t Suck

I filmed my nephew’s soccer game in 8K (because why not?), and when I was editing it later, I could zoom into different parts without it looking pixelated. His mom was actually impressed, which never happens.

Performance Stuff (AKA It’s Really Fast)

The Snapdragon 8 Elite sounds fancy, but what it really means is this: nothing lags. Ever.

I’ll have Instagram, Spotify, Google Maps, and some work apps all running, and it just… works. My old phone would’ve been having a meltdown by now.

Gaming? I’m not hardcore or anything, but Call of Duty runs perfectly. Phone gets a little warm, but nothing crazy.

It Feels Expensive (In a Good Way)

This thing weighs 219 grams, and you feel every bit of it. But in a “this is solid” way, not a “this is too heavy” way.

I went with Titanium Black because I’m boring, but it actually looks pretty slick. And it doesn’t show fingerprints, which is a miracle.

I’ve dropped it a few times (because I’m clumsy), and it’s totally fine. Still getting a case though – I’m not that brave.

Battery That Actually Lasts

The 5000mAh battery gets me through full days of heavy use. And I mean heavy – streaming, photos, work calls, the whole thing.

Charging is stupid fast. Like, I plug it in while I shower and it gains 50%. The wireless charging is perfect for my nightstand.

The Software Doesn’t Annoy Me

OneUI 7 on Android 15 just works without being weird about it. Samsung added some cool stuff like DeX (turns your phone into a computer basically) without making everything complicated.

That fingerprint thing under the screen? Works every time, even when my hands are wet from washing dishes.

The Not-So-Great Stuff

• No headphone jack – Yeah, it’s 2025, but still annoying
• It’s huge – Seriously, you need both hands for everything
• That price – Let’s not pretend $1,346 is casual money
• No memory card slot – 512GB better be enough forever

Should You Actually Buy This Thing?

Get It If:

• You take lots of photos and want them to look good
• You use your phone for work stuff
• You keep phones for years (this’ll last)
• Money isn’t super tight right now

Skip It If:

• You’re watching every dollar
• Small phones are your thing
• Your current phone works fine

My Honest Take: 9/10

Three weeks ago, I thought spending this much on a phone was crazy. Now I’m the guy telling everyone about it.

Yeah, Rs. 439,999 hurts upfront. But if you keep phones for 3-4 years like I do, it’s actually reasonable. This thing handles everything I throw at it and still surprises me.

The camera alone made it worth it for me. Everything else just makes it better.

If you can swing the price and want the best Android phone out there, just get it. You’ll probably love it like I do.