Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

Samsung is making a play to, well, repair its repairability image. The new Galaxy S25 UItra offers a slew of helpful features, including an accessible, easy to remove battery. Instead of Samsung's adhesives of the past,

The Galaxy S25 shares the same design, specs, and cameras as the larger S25+ (starting at $999.99). Measuring 5.78 by 2.78 by 0.28 inches (HWD) and 5.71 ounces, the S25 is just slightly smaller than last year's S24 (5.