Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

In terms of AI features too, Samsung remains ahead of the curve. Arguably offering more practical tools than both the iPhone and its Chinese competitors. Battery life is also great here. You can easily expect 8+ hours of screen-on time with typical usage. And although its Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite processor has recently been succeeded by the 8 Elite Gen 5, it's still one of the most powerful mobile chips out there. The 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display is another highlight. It's incredibly bright, features an anti-reflection coating, which is probably the best we've seen on a smartphone. Camera-wise, the S25 Ultra remains a reliable all-rounder. Even though its camera hardware is at least a few generations behind what you get on Chinese flagships. You can even shoot in log video mode for serious content creation. However, it's not the absolute best in every category — the Vivo X200 Pro edges it out slightly in photo quality, and the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max still leads in video. Still, as an overall package, the S25 Ultra stands out as one of the most complete flagship phones you can buy in 2025.