Samsung has revised the pricing for its outgoing flagship, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, in India, bringing welcome relief to some variants but a surprise hike to others. The changes come at a time when the newly launched Galaxy S26 Ultra is just a few weeks into sales, presenting buyers with a confusing choice in the premium segment.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price drop details
The base Galaxy S25 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage now starts at Rs 1,19,999, a straightforward Rs 10,000 cut from its original Rs 1,29,999 price. That adjustment makes the phone feel more attainable for those who have been holding out. The 512GB version sees a modest tweak to Rs 1,39,999, down by Rs 2,000 from Rs 1,41,999. However, the 1TB model has actually increased to around Rs 1,69,999 from Rs 1,65,999, which is a notable Rs 4,000 hike, especially for an older model. This could reflect updated component costs rather than a sales push. Tipster Sanju Choudhary tips that offline retailers might offer it below Rs 95,000 but probably with exchanges and bonuses.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications
This 2025 flagship still packs serious punch. It comes with a 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with adaptive 120Hz refresh and up to 2,600 nits brightness, a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, supported by up to 16GB RAM. There’s a quad-camera system led by a 200MP main sensor with 3x and 5x optical zoom lenses, a 5,000mAh battery supporting 45W wired charging, and it supports up to seven years of Android updates starting from One UI 7 on Android 15.
Compare that to the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which launched in India last month. It starts higher at Rs 1,39,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model, scaling to Rs 1,89,999 for the 16GB + 1TB variant. The screen stays 6.9-inch QHD+ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X but hits 3,000 nits peak brightness with a new Privacy Display feature. It steps up to a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, ships with Android 16 and One UI 8.5 (seven years of support), and offers the same camera layout with refinements for zoom and low light via advanced Galaxy AI. Charging improves to 60W wired and 25W wireless, while retaining the titanium build, Gorilla Armor 2, and IP68 rating.
Should you buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra?
So which one makes sense to buy now? If value is your priority and you can get the S25 Ultra at or near Rs 1 lakh through offline deals, it’s an excellent pick. You get nearly identical display quality, S Pen functionality, versatile cameras, and long-term software support without paying a premium for incremental gains.
On the other hand, opt for the S26 Ultra if you need the absolute latest processor for sustained performance, faster charging to top up quicker, brighter screen for outdoor use, and Android 16 with fresher AI tools. It’s worth the extra Rs 20,000 upfront for power users, gamers, or anyone planning to hold onto the phone for five-plus years.
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