The Samsung Galaxy S25+ lands right in that sweet spot between raw power and everyday practicality, delivering flagship-level performance without the extra heft of the Ultra model. This version rolls out some upgrades—notably the mighty Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset,

But this is Samsung’s first proper attempt at AI that focuses solely on the device. If the company sticks with it, Bixby could become an essential part of the Galaxy experience. Gemini could only act on a couple of these commands because its focus is entirely different to Bixby’s.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s latest heavy-duty salvo in the endless smartphone war, and it is every bit as formidable as you would hope. With pricing starting at AUD$2,149,