Samsung is leveling up AI integration in its devices, with the recent Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone leading the charge. If you’re considering an upgrade or simply curious about its features, read our review below. Plus, we took the Galaxy Ring for a quick spin, and here’s what we discovered.
*The products were provided on loan to the writer. The views and opinions of the reviewer are independent and purely editorial.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Ring
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is packed with AI-backed features.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is built to be a true AI companion. It’s not just “smart”, but also designed to deliver “the most natural, context-aware, and personalised” mobile experience yet to make your life easier. Having spent a few weeks with this device, it’s opened my eyes to how I interact with my phone to enhance everyday experiences in ways I never expected. With this, here are three AI-powered features that impressed me the most.
1. No more frantic thoughts with Now Brief
The phone alarm blares as I jolt awake, groggy and disoriented. Wait. What time is it? Am I late for work? Do I have class? Did I double-book dinner? Did my boyfriend’s favourite football team win last night? Should I be worried? Before I even get out of bed, my mind is already in overdrive. Furthermore, without coffee, staying organised feels impossible.
But with Now Brief, it neatly pulls together my schedule, weather updates, and even sports scores without having to swipe between apps hastily. This underrated feature saves me the hassle of manual searching, almost like a personal assistant who just *gets* me.
2. Satisfy your curiosity with Circle to Search
Samsung introduced Circle to Search last year, making it effortless to look up anything you encounter in real life — such as an artwork in a gallery — by simply long-pressing the home button and circling the subject.
Now, it’s even smarter. You can identify background music while watching a YouTube video or search for text and images within the video itself. If this doesn’t instantly satisfy your curiosity, what will?
3. Level up your content with Audio Eraser, Generative Edit & more
Remove unwanted noise with the Audio Eraser function.
Sharing your story on social media has never been easier when all you need is a smartphone. With the Galaxy S25’s ‘pro-level creativity’ tools, creators and aspiring creators alike can now produce high-quality content effortlessly.
Sleeker photos with a few taps and swipes, thanks to Generative Edit. (Photo from: Samsung)
The Audio Eraser feature uses AI to filter out unwanted noise, ensuring your favourite artist’s performance isn’t overpowered by fan cheers, or your travel vlogs remain free from loud wind interference. Meanwhile, Generative Edit lets you remove distractions from photos — no need for third-party apps. Just edit, enhance, and share instantly.
Two standout features of the Samsung Galaxy Ring
The Samsung Galaxy Ring, as worn on my index finger.
#ICYDK, Samsung has expanded its wearables range with the Galaxy Ring. Crafted from titanium, this smart accessory leverages sensor technology to track health and wellness while offering a double pinch feature to snap photos effortlessly.
Left - The process (and the pinch) behind the shot. Right - The photo.
With sleep health in focus this year, the Galaxy Ring delivers advanced sleep analysis, using AI-driven insights to decode your sleep patterns. Its Sleep Score and new metrics — like movement during sleep, heart rate, and respiratory rate — make achieving better rest easier than ever.
We also appreciate the ring’s double pinch function, which allows us to capture photos remotely — perfect for full outfit checks or group shots during our travels. While its sensitivity takes a little getting used to, it’s still a convenient and intuitive feature.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy Ring: price, colours, and where to buy in Singapore
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra comes in four colours: Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Black, plus three Samsung.com exclusives: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, and Titanium Pinkgold. Prices start from SGD1,828 for 256GB | 12GB. Get yours here.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring comes in Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, and Titanium Gold, with 11 size options ranging from Size 5 to 15. It’s water-resistant, lasts up to 7 days on a single charge, and includes a wireless charging cradle. Get this for SGD538 here.
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