Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
If the Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 Ultra look alike to you, that’s by design: they belong to the same family. The details below are where they part ways. The spec sheets tilt toward the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which leads in 3 of 6 areas and opens its biggest gap on battery & charging. Let’s start with the biggest differences and work down from there.
At a glance
- Display Tie
- Performance Tie
- Memory & Storage Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- Camera Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- Battery & Charging Galaxy S25 Ultra wins
- Software & Updates Tie
- Price Galaxy S25 Edge wins
- Display7.1
- Performance5.9
- Memory & Storage3.6
- Camera4.9
- Battery & Charging0.6
- Display6.9
- Performance5.9
- Memory & Storage4.5
- Camera8.2
- Battery & Charging2.8
Spec scores (0 to 10) are calculated from manufacturer specs against other models in the same class. See how the formula works. They are not reviews or user ratings.
Key Differences
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra has 28% more battery capacity
Put simply, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is far ahead here: 5,000 mAh compared with 3,900 mAh. A bigger battery usually means longer days between charges, although chip efficiency and screen size also shape real endurance.
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The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 1.94 oz lighter build
The Galaxy S25 Edge’s 5.75 oz leaves the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 7.69 oz well behind, so if this spec matters to you, the choice is easy. Weight shows up every time you hold the phone above your face in bed or type one-handed for a long stretch.
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra has faster 45 W wired charging
Not a close call. The Galaxy S25 Ultra lists 45 W and the Galaxy S25 Edge lists 25 W. That’s a substantial gap. The Galaxy S25 Ultra refills faster on a cable, which matters most on the mornings you forgot to charge overnight.
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra has an extra rear camera
Among all the differences on this page, 4 against 2 is one of the most meaningful, and it favors the Galaxy S25 Ultra. An extra rear camera usually means another focal length (ultra-wide, telephoto or macro) and more freedom in framing.
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The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 0.09 in slimmer body
The Galaxy S25 Ultra gives up a lot on thickness: 0.32 in, compared with 0.23 in on the Galaxy S25 Edge. It’s a difference you mostly notice in the hand and in tight pockets.
Design & Size
- Galaxy S25 Edge 6.23 in × 2.98 in × 0.23 in
- Galaxy S25 Ultra 6.41 in × 3.06 in × 0.32 in
In overall size, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is ahead, which is good news only if a bigger phone is what you want. Weight goes to the Galaxy S25 Edge, which sheds 1.94 oz compared with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. There’s 0.09 in of extra thickness on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Design & Build
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.23 in | 6.41 in |
| Width | 2.98 in | 3.06 in |
| Thickness | 0.23 in (winner) | 0.32 in |
| Weight | 5.75 oz (winner) | 7.69 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
Display
Too close to call
There’s no meaningful winner in the display section; the two are too close to separate. Bottom line for display: it’s a wash.
Performance
Too close to call
The differences on performance are small enough to ignore in daily use. If performance was going to be your tiebreaker, you’ll need a different one.
Memory & Storage
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
This area is close, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra just ahead of the Galaxy S25 Edge. On its side, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a bigger top storage option. Heavy video shooters and people with large offline libraries benefit from the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s bigger maximum. Bottom line for memory & storage: the Galaxy S25 Ultra has the edge.
Max storage
Galaxy S25 Edge: 512 GB Galaxy S25 Ultra: 1 TB Most buyers are fine with a base or middle tier, so this is a niche advantage, but a real one if you need it.
Camera
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
Here the Galaxy S25 Ultra opens up one of its biggest leads in the comparison. Point to the Galaxy S25 Ultra for an extra rear camera. The count alone doesn’t guarantee quality, but the Galaxy S25 Ultra gives you more lenses to choose from. That makes the Galaxy S25 Ultra the natural choice for buyers focused on camera.
Rear cameras
Galaxy S25 Edge: 2 Galaxy S25 Ultra: 4 More cameras help most when each covers a different view, so check the table to see what the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s extra lens adds.
Ultra-wide camera
Galaxy S25 Edge: 12 MP Galaxy S25 Ultra: 50 MP A sharper ultra-wide keeps more detail at the edges of landscape, architecture and group shots.
Battery & Charging
Galaxy S25 Ultra leads
If battery & charging is high on your list, the Galaxy S25 Ultra makes the stronger case by a wide margin. Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra and you get 28% more battery capacity. Capacity isn’t everything, but when two phones are otherwise close, more milliamp-hours is the simplest endurance advantage there is. On battery & charging alone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gets the nod.
Battery capacity
Galaxy S25 Edge: 3,900 mAh Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh Extra capacity also ages better: after a few years of charge cycles, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has more headroom left.
Wired charging
Galaxy S25 Edge: 25 W Galaxy S25 Ultra: 45 W Faster wired charging means a short top-up before you head out goes further.
Software & Updates
Too close to call
Side by side, the software & updates figures for the Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 Ultra barely differ. Both cover software & updates well enough that other priorities should break the tie.
Full Specifications
Display
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi | 498 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Performance
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Memory & Storage
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Max storage | 512 GB | 1 TB (winner) |
| microSD slot | No | No |
Camera
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12 MP | 50 MP (winner) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A (not specified) | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | N/A (not specified) | 5× |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4 (winner) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 8K30 | 8K30 |
Battery & Charging
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh (winner) |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W (winner) |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
Software & Updates
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Promised OS updatesManufacturer commitment | 7 years | 7 years |
Design & Build
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.23 in | 6.41 in |
| Width | 2.98 in | 3.06 in |
| Thickness | 0.23 in (winner) | 0.32 in |
| Weight | 5.75 oz (winner) | 7.69 oz |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
Price
| Spec | Galaxy S25 Edge | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $1,100 (winner) | $1,300 |
“N/A” means the manufacturer does not specify the value or we could not confirm it. Figures marked “manufacturer rating” are the maker’s own claims, not our measurements.
Price & Value
Only $200 separated these two at launch, in favor of the Galaxy S25 Edge. For $200 more, the Galaxy S25 Ultra adds 28% more battery capacity and faster 45 W wired charging. Whether that’s good value depends on how much you need those upgrades.
Launch prices (US) as of May 2025. Discounts and bundles come and go, so compare current prices before buying.
Which One Should You Buy?
Choose the Galaxy S25 Edge if…
- you notice every gram in your pocket (5.75 oz vs 7.69 oz)
- you care about a thin profile in your pocket (0.23 in vs 0.32 in)
- you’d put the $200 saving toward something else
Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if…
- you often spend long days away from a charger (5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh)
- you want the faster cable charging (45 W vs 25 W)
- you like switching between focal lengths (4 vs 2 cameras)
- you need as much on-device space as you can get (1 TB vs 512 GB top option)
Also Compared
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Galaxy S25 Edge or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra wins more of the areas we compared, so it’s the safer pick unless you’d rather have a 1.94 oz lighter build on the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Which has better battery life, the Galaxy S25 Edge or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra does better here. It lists 5,000 mAh for battery capacity, while the Galaxy S25 Edge lists 3,900 mAh.
Which is larger, the Galaxy S25 Edge or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is the larger of the two. It measures 6.41 × 3.06 × 0.32 in, compared with 6.23 × 2.98 × 0.23 in for the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Does the Galaxy S25 Edge have a stronger camera setup than the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera specs thanks to an extra rear camera and a sharper 50 MP ultra-wide. Processing and personal taste also play a big part in photos.
Is the Galaxy S25 Edge cheaper than the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Going by launch prices, the Galaxy S25 Edge costs $200 less than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Prices as of May 2025; current offers may differ.
Which weighs less, the Galaxy S25 Edge or the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter, by 1.94 oz.
Executive Summary
The Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 Ultra come from the same family, and honestly, that makes this one harder than a cross-brand fight. The biggest reason I lean toward the Galaxy S25 Ultra is simple: it has 28% more battery capacity. There’s more, too: the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers an extra rear camera. The Galaxy S25 Edge isn’t without merit: a 1.94 oz lighter build is a real advantage.
Match the strength to your habits (portability for the Galaxy S25 Edge, memory & storage for the Galaxy S25 Ultra), and you won’t go far wrong.
My pick: the Galaxy S25 Ultra, though I’d happily point you to the Galaxy S25 Edge if your top priority is a 1.94 oz lighter build.
Personal opinion based on the data above. Your priorities may differ.