Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review & Price in Pakistan

Pricing Details for the Galaxy S25 Ultra

First, let’s talk about pricing. A couple of reliable sources have revealed details on the pricing for the entire Galaxy S25 lineup.

A recent rumor suggested that the S25 Ultra’s Bill of Materials (BoM) is $110 higher than the S24 Ultra. In simple terms, it costs Samsung an extra $110 to make each S25 Ultra compared to its predecessor, and the biggest culprit here is the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.

This new processor reportedly costs around $200, which is 25–30% pricier than its predecessor. So, does this mean Samsung is going to pass on the cost to us, the customers? Surprisingly, no.

Both Techmaniacs, a Greek publication, and this Korean tipster have claimed that Samsung plans to keep the prices unchanged across the S25 lineup. Why? Well, blame—or thank—Apple. Apple’s decision to freeze prices for the iPhone 16 series has apparently nudged Samsung into doing the same.

Here’s what the pricing could look like:

• The base S25 with 12GB RAM is expected to start at 250,000rs ($799), likely for the 128GB version.
• The S25+ will come in at 300,000rs ($999).
• The S25 Ultra will start at 450,000rs ($1299).

What’s still up in the air is whether the S25 Ultra will start with 16GB of RAM or stick to 12GB for the base variant. There will definitely be a 16GB option, but will Samsung reserve that for higher storage configurations, similar to what they’ve done with their Tab Ultra lineup? We’ll have to wait and see.

Pre-Order Perks and Launch Details

According to the report, Samsung will stick to its usual pre-order perks for the Galaxy S25 series. These include:

• A free storage upgrade
• Better trade-in credits
• A $50 credit just for showing interest in the device

Pre-orders are expected to kick off right after the Unpacked event, but you can sign up for the $50 credit starting January 5th.

If you’re wondering, the S25 series is set to launch on January 22nd.

Specifications Overview

What about specs? Well, according to the same report, the S25 lineup doesn’t bring massive changes. Outside of a RAM bump, the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and an ultrawide camera upgrade on the Ultra, most of the specs are staying the same.

Battery Life Gains

Battery life, though, is where things get exciting. The S25 Ultra is sticking with the same 5000mAh battery as last year, which might feel a little underwhelming.

But here’s the exciting part: devices running the Snapdragon 8 Elite are already out, like the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and OnePlus 13, and early testing has revealed some massive battery life improvements compared to last year’s models.

For example:

• The Asus phone has just a 5.4% larger battery than its predecessor but delivers 30% better battery life in the PCMark test.
• The OnePlus 13, with an 11% bigger battery, boasts a jaw-dropping 42% improvement in battery life.

What does this mean? The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip is incredibly efficient, needing much less power to deliver better performance. This efficiency is a game changer, and since the S25 Ultra features the same chip, combined with Samsung’s top-tier optimizations, we can expect similarly impressive battery life gains.

Design Leaks

Leaked dummy units of the S25 Ultra based on actual dimensions have surfaced, giving us a glimpse of the device’s dimensions. That said, these dummy models don’t do the real phone justice—they look downright cheap and unpolished. Rest assured, the final product will look way better than this, closer to some concept renders floating around like this one.

OneUI 7 and the New NowBar Feature

The S25 Ultra will run OneUI 7, and one of the highlights of the new software is a new feature called NowBar.

This feature is designed for apps that frequently send notifications, and leaks have revealed how it integrates seamlessly with apps like Samsung Clock’s Timer and Voice Recorder. What stands out is the attention to detail: from the subtle blur effect to the gradient color transitions that flow elegantly from left to right.

Unlike Apple’s Dynamic Island, which sits at the top, the NowBar is placed at the bottom of the lock screen. This makes it more accessible for quick interactions and perfectly aligns with OneUI 7’s emphasis on one-handed usability.

Final Thoughts

Samsung is definitely onto something here with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. With its efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, impressive battery life gains, unchanged pricing, and exciting software features like the NowBar, it’s shaping up to be an incredible device.