There was a time when Samsung introduced new S Pen features every year (like quick off-screen memos from the lock screen). Now, the S25 Ultra's S Pen no longer has Bluetooth connectivity. This means no longer using it as a remote control for presentations or as a camera shutter button.

Over a year since it dipped into generative artificial intelligence, Samsung’s Galaxy S-series phones are now the vanguard for its gen-AI features. This year, we’re getting even deeper hooks into Google’s Gemini AI assistant and more built-in software tricks than ever before.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and Android 15, features a 6.9-inch QHD+ display and a 5,000 mAh battery. Notable is the Now Bar and Now Bried features,