At its Unpacked event last week, Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy S25 lineup and spent a majority of the time talking about AI -- a trend in phone announcements these days. Echoing both Google and Apple,

The AI features on Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones uses both on-device and cloud-based AI models, including the touted AI assistant.

Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device If you've been skeptical about the role artificial intelligence has to play on your smartphone — and there's plenty of reason to feel that way,

Curious about how Samsung has pushed the envelope with the Galaxy S25 Ultra? From a design overhaul to groundbreaking AI integration, this flagship device is setting new standards. We’ve gone hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to give you a detailed look at what makes this phone a potential game-changer.

As usual, the Galaxy S25+ is the larger of Samsung’s two standard models, with a 6.7-inch display. By comparison, Google has shrunk things with its Pixel 9 Pro this year, moving down to a 6.3-inch display; you’ll have to opt for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL if you want the full-sized model.