Between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Phone (3), the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and pixel density, while the Phone (3) wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 73.9 and the Phone (3) scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 68.7), but the 5.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are main camera, pixel density, antutu, among others.
Pick the Phone (3) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, weight, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 8.91% more. 501 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- ▲AnTuTu — 4.88% more. 2150000 vs 2050000.
- ▲Screen size — 2.99% more. 6.9 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 44.44% more. 65 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Weight — 22.00 g less. 196 vs 218.
- ▲Battery capacity — 3.00% more. 5150 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 200 MPlead | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has 3.0% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) is 22g lighter — 218g vs 196g.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (3)?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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