Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
12/256GB · Global launch
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major Android OS updates; One UI 9 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Samsung Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Xclipse 550 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED+, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 498 ppi | ~385 ppi |
Exynos 1680
8/128GB · Singapore
| Brightness | 2600 nits peak | 1900 nits peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 92.5% | ~87.5% |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, DX anti-reflective coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired PD3.0 (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless Qi2 Ready, 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Quad: 200MP wide + 10MP telephoto 3x + 50MP periscope telephoto 5x + 50MP ultrawide | Triple 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Main Camera Details | 200MP f/1.7 24mm 1/1.3 inch PDAF OIS; 10MP f/2.4 67mm 3x telephoto PDAF OIS; 50MP f/3.4 111mm 5x periscope telephoto PDAF OIS; 50MP f/1.9 120-degree ultrawide dual pixel PDAF | 50MP wide f/1.8 OIS PDAF; 12MP ultrawide f/2.2; 5MP macro f/2.4 |
| Camera Features | Laser AF, Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps; 1080p@30/60fps gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 12MP f/2.2 26mm wide, 1/3.2 inch, dual pixel PDAF | 12MP f/2.2 wide |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps; 1080p@30fps |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No microSD card slot |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, grade 5 titanium frame | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | International dual Nano-SIM plus eSIM; USA Nano-SIM plus eSIM; China dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; regional variants differ |
| Protection | IP68 water resistant to 1.5m for 30 min; built-in stylus | IP67 dust and water resistant (1m for 30 minutes) |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | High-bitrate audio support | Stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 international; mmWave USA | 5G SA/NSA Sub6 |
| Radio | No FM radio | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6E, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 A2DP LE | 5.4 A2DP LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG |
| Infrared | — | No infrared port |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Samsung DeX, Wireless DeX, UWB | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, January 22 | 2026, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, February 03 | Available; released 2026, April |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold | Awesome Navy, Awesome Gray, Awesome Lilac, Awesome Icyblue |
| Models | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS | — |
| Price | GSMArena listing: $655.45 / £615.00 / €738.27 / ₹94,999 | Varies by market and storage configuration |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 179 g |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S25 Ultra · 256GB / 12GB RAM | Galaxy A57 5G · 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg head; 0.64 W/kg body | — |
| SAR EU | 1.25 W/kg head; 1.42 W/kg body | — |
