The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best phone Samsung has ever made, but that doesn't mean it's the best phone for your next upgrade: You need to pay a relatively high price for the excellent display, top-notch cameras, and slick software on offer here.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra might not have wowed critics, but if you remove Samsung's lofty expectations, you'll find a pretty excellent phone underneath

Speaking of the size, the Galaxy S25 is a bit smaller as it has a smaller display. It’s shorter, narrower, and thinner than the Xiaomi 15, while also being around 30 grams lighter. Both are quite compact, though.