In contrast, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, while still a powerful device, will receive fewer future updates as it launched with an earlier Android version and One UI 5.1. While it will still be supported for a while, the Galaxy S25 Ultra provides a longer lifespan in terms of software updates and security patches.

A couple of years ago, the Galaxy S23 Ultra basically blew away the competition by providing one of the most extensive smartphone packages ever. Since then, there have been a few contenders, but would it be worth a Galaxy S23 Ultra owner considering the switch to the S25 Ultra? Here’s what you need to know.