There's always the S23 Ultra, which is only one generation behind this new lineup. As of December 2024, the S24 Ultra comes with a price tag of $1,299.99 if you buy from Samsung online.

Compared to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S23 Ultra sustains closer to 45W of power for significantly longer, before dropping to 30W and then around 21W midway through charging.

The S25 Ultra features a 6.9-inch AMOLED panel, slightly larger than the S22 Ultra’s 6.8-inch edge screen. Unfortunately, charging speeds and battery capacities remain unchanged from the S22 Ultra.

Samsung has made some notable upgrades in the S25 Ultra’s camera system. The 200MP main sensor is retained but now benefits from better processing and low-light improvements.

Specs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, respectively – Screen size: 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, adaptive 120Hz, HDR10+, 2,600 nits max brightness) ...

Except for the screen size, the overall dimensions of the Galaxy S25 Ultra aren't expected to change much from last year's model. While the Galaxy S24 Ultra featured a 6.8-inch panel when it ...

The One UI 8 beta, set to kick off in May 2025, will likely include the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra, alongside flagships like the S23 and S24 series.

However, for unknown reasons, Samsung changed its strategy in subsequent launches. The company even downgraded the RAM capacity of the base variants of the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra, featuring just 8GB.