Thinking of Upgrading to the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Read This First!

[dadalicious]

Before you make the leap, here are some key points to consider:

1️⃣ One UI 7 Update: All software features of the S25 Ultra will also be available on your current device once you receive the One UI 7 update. No need to rush!

2️⃣ S Pen Air Actions: The S25 Ultra has removed this feature, which might feel like a step back.

3️⃣ Minimal Hardware Differences: Aside from a slightly upgraded chipset, ultrawide camera, and screen glass, there’s not much to differentiate the S25 Ultra from it's predecessor.

Is the upgrade really worth it?

[sinosibee]

But who really uses the s-pen air actions? Im on the s24 ultra, the only feature i use my s pen (aside from writing) for is taking photos hahaha

[dadalicious]

That's the point. I also use spen as a remote clicker if i dont want to use my Galaxy watch view finder. But this feature will no longer be available on S25U

[PUFFY_AmiYumi]

If they already own a Fold 6, upgrading would be inadvisable.

But if they own an S24U, it depends on preference. It's their call whether to stick with their device or not.

[Bong_J_San_Pedro]

Since unpacked event I already decided not to upgrade my s24u, basically because samsung ph trade in deals is not good, lower than last year aside from excluding 6 months free samsung care+ last year. Samsung ph didnt follow USA trade in deals which is only $350 cash out for s24u trade in.

I'll just enjoy now my S24u, besides new S25u features advanced gemini is free for 6 months only with monthly subscription after, and samsung AI features is also with subscription starting 2026.

For me, upgrading is not practical. I'll just wait for one ui7 in my S24u.

[CLuigi]

It is better than last year if you have a pre-registration voucher then trade it in. Was able to get as low as 34790 with the trade-in of s24u + voucher.

You can even get the 3k voucher for 500 pesos to have an extra 2.5k discount + 1k new app user then that's around 31k.

Others can make it lower though but not sure how.

[Bong_J_San_Pedro]

Last year s23u trade in value is 41k and with freebie 6 months samsung care+, how could that be better than s24u trade in value now? Please explain.

[Manny_Cavalier]

My two cents -

If I own an S24U, I won't consider upgrading to S25U. Aside from there's no significant upgrade, the trade-in value of S24U is so low.

If I don't own an S24U, I would consider upgrading to S25U because the current prices (and plans) of S24U are still expensive.

[Bong_J_San_Pedro]

Same sentiments.

[dulber]

I read and bought one. All points considered. It's an annual thing for me.