Between the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Phone (2), the Galaxy S25 Ultra comes out ahead in main camera and antutu, while the Phone (2) wins on front camera and weight. Overall, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 73.9 and the Phone (2) scores 64.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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, antutu, pixel density, among others.
Pick the Phone (2) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, weight.
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.
- ▲AnTuTu — 66.67% more. 2150000 vs 1290000.
- ▲Pixel density — 27.16% more. 501 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.38% more. 5000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 2.99% more. 6.9 " vs 6.7 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Weight — 16.80 g less. 201.2 vs 218.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 201.2 glead |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IP54 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.9 "lead | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 501 ppilead | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2600 nitslead | 1600 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAhlead | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S25 Ultra | Nothing - Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (2)?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has 6.4% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (2)?+
Phone (2) is 17g lighter — 218g vs 201.2g.
Is Galaxy S25 Ultra waterproof?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has an IP68 rating.
Does Phone (2) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (2) supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S25 Ultra or Phone (2)?+
Galaxy S25 Ultra has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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