4 useful Galaxy S25 Ultra features that creatives and power users will love

Samsung just unveiled its new lineup of flagship smartphones at its Unpacked event, and it’s safe to say the company designed the Galaxy S25 Ultra to be a dream device for the creative power user. Compared to the likes of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the S25 Ultra comes with a stunning 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, a built-in S Pen stylus, and 12GB of RAM for fast, responsive performance. 

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The camera also shoots 4K video at 120fps, features 100x Space Zoom for distant subjects, and has a hyper-detailed 200MP wide lens on the main camera. 

But it’s not just the camera that makes the device stand out, the additional features orbit around Samsung’s latest AI offerings, which utilize multimodal AI and on-device processing for fast, pro-level creative applications. Here’s a closer look at the best features for creatives and power users on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.   

1. Cameras that can do it all

While the camera hardware on the S25 Ultra isn’t a massive upgrade from the previous version, the handful of improvements in the software sets it further apart. This is particularly true when you take into account the improved processor, suite of AI features, and better battery life that coalesce to make it a standout creators’ device. 

For starters, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is designed to boost the output of the 200MP primary camera, processing images faster and shooting video with much less impact on battery life. 

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The S25 Ultra can also take high-res macro shots and high-res zoom for both photos and video, thanks in part to the new 50MP ultrawide lens. Additionally, the 100x Space Zoom is designed to enable users to take clear, hi-res photos of extremely distant objects (like the moon) that use AI processing for low-light shots and high-fidelity telescopic photographs.  

Lastly, the AI that’s built into the phone’s photo editing apps has been upgraded as well, allowing for one-click edits like removing reflections, glare, or unwanted objects, while the S Pen powers precision edits and creative composites. 

2. The S Pen

Cementing its reputation as a creators’ device, the S25 Ultra comes with the S Pen, Samsung’s precision stylus. The S Pen is designed to elevate the use of the device from a simple tap-and-drag smartphone to a powerful creative tool, particularly when it comes to photo and video editing and generative AI. 

For example, the Sketch to Image feature allows users to generate images based on simple sketches drawn on the device. Draw a rough sketch of a dog, and the AI generates a professional-looking image. It also works with voice or text prompts, responding to a complex verbal inquiry instead of just a rudimentary sketch.

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The best part, however, might be how all of these creation methods combine. For example, you can draw a crude image of a house, but then verbally give it a command like “draw a chimney” to edit and alter the drawing. This feature opens up the door for creators to make near-instant prototypes, mock-ups, or storyboards with a few simple sketches or commands.     

3. Pro-level video shooting  

The Galaxy S25 Ultra features many of the same software and app features as the other phones in the series, but it has better camera hardware to make the most of it. For example, the S25 series lets users shoot in Galaxy Log mode, which captures a wider dynamic range than standard 8-bit recordings and unlocks more meticulous fine-tuning of video when it comes to color grading and correction.

In addition, users can take advantage of the Audio Eraser feature, which automatically detects different sound elements in your recordings and categorizes them into groups such as nature (wind, rain), and crowds (background noise, voices), and eliminates them with the help of AI. 

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Along with the improved macro zoom and 100x Space Zoom features, the camera on the S25 Ultra can shoot 4K video at 120fps, which is double the frame rate of the other phones in the series.

4. Mobile gaming powerhouse

In response to the improvements Apple made to its Game Mode last year, Samsung wants to wow mobile gaming enthusiasts with the gaming capabilities on board the Galaxy S25 Ultra. First: the display. The Ultra features the largest screen in the new lineup, a 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Coupled with up to 1TB of storage, the Ultra may be the best mainstream choice for gamers. 

It’s not just the visuals, either. The S25 Ultra features the largest battery out of the new Galaxy series, with a 5,000mAh capacity that Samsung says will be more than enough juice to keep the game going without having to worry about toning things down to conserve power.