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Galaxy S25 Ultra

Specs, pricing context and the best linked comparisons and South African contract deals for Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Released 07 Feb 2025 Base storage 256GB/512GB/1TB 12GB RAM Android 15 / One UI 7 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Price Snapshot

R18,482

Best contract from R1,099/month

Checked this week Checked 19 May 2026 05:16 View source

Comparisons

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Deals

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Best For

Where Galaxy S25 Ultra makes the most sense

Quick editorial callouts based on this device’s specs, price position and linked offers.

Best for battery life

The 5000mAh battery gives this phone a strong endurance edge for heavy daily use.

Best for camera versatility

Its 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP rear setup suggests a stronger photography story than a simple dual-camera phone.

Best for big-screen media

The 6.9" panel makes more sense if streaming, gaming, and reading are high on your list.

Key Specs

Quick overview of the hardware that matters most.

Display Size
6.9"
Resolution
3120 x 1440
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery
5000mAh
Main Camera
200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP
Front Camera
12MP
Operating System
Android 15 / One UI 7
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Buy Advice

Better value: Buy outright

The cheapest outright price is R18,482 from Takealot, compared with R39,564 total on the best contract.

Best Outright

R18,482

Takealot

Best Contract Total

R39,564

R1,099/month for 36 months on Telkom

This compares total spend only. Contract pricing includes the bundled plan, so it is not a pure device-only cost comparison.

Retail Prices

Current outright pricing from supported South African retailers.

Takealot

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G 256GB Dual Sim Parallel Import

Storage 256GB
Checked 19 May 2026 05:16

R18,482

outright

Checked this week
View on Takealot

Most Recent Check

19 May 2026 05:16 R18,482
Show price history
18 May 05:16 R18,498
17 May 05:16 R18,199
16 May 05:16 R18,411
15 May 05:16 R18,082
14 May 05:16 R18,269
13 May 05:16 R18,471
12 May 05:15 R18,683
11 May 05:15 R18,922
10 May 05:15 R19,116
09 May 05:15 R19,322
08 May 05:15 R19,490
07 May 05:15 R19,448
06 May 05:15 R19,478
05 May 16:33 R18,998
05 May 05:15 R18,892
04 May 05:15 R18,998
03 May 05:15 R18,998
02 May 05:15 R19,066
01 May 05:15 R19,245

Amazon.co.za

Amazon

Storage 256GB
Checked 19 May 2026 05:16

R19,995

outright

Checked this week
View on Amazon.co.za

Most Recent Check

19 May 2026 05:16 R19,995
Show price history
18 May 05:16 R23,499
17 May 05:16 R20,502
16 May 05:16 R20,525
15 May 05:16 R20,525
14 May 05:16 R20,527
10 May 05:15 R20,659
05 May 16:33 R21,370
03 May 05:15 R21,440
02 May 05:15 R21,440
27 Apr 05:16 R21,562
25 Apr 05:16 R21,650
24 Apr 05:16 R21,650
23 Apr 05:15 R21,660
22 Apr 05:15 R21,665
21 Apr 05:15 R21,675
20 Apr 05:16 R21,689
19 Apr 05:16 R21,695
18 Apr 05:16 R21,730
17 Apr 05:16 R21,800

Incredible Connection

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB Titanium Black

Storage 256GB Colour Black
Checked 19 May 2026 05:16

R24,999

outright

Checked this week
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Most Recent Check

19 May 2026 05:16 R24,999
Show price history
18 May 05:16 R24,999
17 May 05:16 R24,999
16 May 05:16 R24,999
15 May 05:16 R24,999
14 May 05:16 R24,999
13 May 05:16 R24,999
12 May 05:15 R24,999
11 May 05:15 R24,999
10 May 05:15 R24,999
09 May 05:15 R24,999
08 May 05:15 R24,999
06 May 05:15 R24,999
05 May 05:15 R24,999
04 May 05:15 R24,999
03 May 05:15 R24,999
02 May 05:15 R24,999
01 May 05:15 R24,999
30 Apr 05:15 R24,999
29 Apr 05:15 R24,999

Cellucity

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Checked 19 May 2026 05:15

R26,999

outright

Checked this week
View on Cellucity

Most Recent Check

19 May 2026 05:15 R26,999
Show price history
18 May 05:15 R26,999
17 May 05:15 R26,999
16 May 05:15 R26,999
15 May 05:15 R26,999
14 May 05:15 R26,999
13 May 05:15 R26,999
11 May 05:15 R26,999
10 May 05:15 R26,999
09 May 05:15 R26,999
08 May 05:15 R26,999
07 May 05:15 R26,999
06 May 05:15 R26,999
05 May 05:15 R26,999
04 May 05:15 R26,999
03 May 05:15 R26,999
02 May 05:15 R26,999
01 May 05:15 R26,999
30 Apr 05:15 R26,999
28 Apr 05:15 R26,999

Best Deals

Linked network offers for this device.

TELKOM

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on Telkom FlexOn 4

Verified this week 4GB • 36 months

R1,099

per month

Deal details Apply on Telkom

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