Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with a new processor, an upgraded camera, a bag full of new AI-powered tricks and a downgraded S-Pen. That last one isn't something you'll hear Samsung crowing too much about though.
While the stylus that ships with the most expensive of the Samsung's Galaxy S25 devices is just as capable when it comes to writing notes or drawing, it no longer includes the Air Gesture controls nor the Bluetooth connectivity that made those features possible.
If you've forgotten that Samsung's Galaxy Ultra line came with this functionality at all, you're probably not the only one. It was originally introduced in the Galaxy Note 10. Check out the video below for a quick refresher.
Although I personally will not be shedding too many tears over the loss of this feature, it is noteworthy that Samsung's latest offering for want a premium smartphone with decent stylus support are getting a little bit less on that front this time around. It certainly doesn't make the steep asking price attached to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra easier to swallow.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and its siblings are available to preorder from today ahead of a 14 February 2025 launch. In Australia, the Galaxy S25 starts at $1399, the Galaxy S25 Plus starts at $1699 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $2149. All three devices will be available outright, via retail and through major carriers like Optus, Telstra and Vodafone. If you preorder any of the three, you'll score a free storage upgrade on top of any other bonuses or incentives your provider of choice is shopping around.
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