Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Two game-changing features that make the best Android AI phone better

Samsung recently launched its flagship smartphone — Galaxy S25 Ultra in India. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the smartphone runs Android 15 operating system topped with company’s own layer of One UI 7.

Technical Specifications

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and Android 15, features a 6.9-inch QHD+ display and a 5,000 mAh battery. The following details highlight the device's hardware:

  • Display: 6.9-inch QHD+ display which is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2.
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.
  • Battery: 5,000 mAh capacity.
  • Durability: The smartphone comes with IP68 rating.
  • OS: Android 15 with One UI 7.

Useful AI features in Galaxy S25 Ultra

Along with all these powerful specifications, the smartphone also comes with slew of interesting AI features. Galaxy S25 Ultra keeps calls organized with Call Transcript4 and summary. Writing Assist features such as summarizing content or automatically formatting notes can be enabled where texts can be selected, without needing to switch between applications. Drawing Assist unlocks fresh ways to bring ideas to life through combinations of sketches, text or image prompts. However, the most standout additions are the Now Bar and Now Brief features.

The Now Bar Experience

The Now Bar feature on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is designed to enhance user convenience by displaying live notifications, music controls, and modes and routines directly on the lock screen. Experiencing the Now Bar on the Galaxy S25 Ultra is like having a personal assistant that sits right on your lock screen, always ready to help. No need to unlock the phone or navigate through menus; everything you need is right there.

Key capabilities of the Now Bar include:

  • Live notifications: View real-time notifications from various apps directly on the lock screen.
  • Music controls: Control music playback without unlocking the phone; you can play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust the volume without having to unlock your device.
  • Modes and routines: Access and manage device modes and routines conveniently.
  • Customisation: Users can customise the Now Bar to display the information they find most useful.

Personalized Intelligence with Now Brief

On the other hand, the Now Brief feature on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is designed to provide personalized, timely updates and information throughout the day. Now Brief learns your behaviour over time and adapts its suggestions to fit your preferences. These insights enable tailored experiences such as being guided through the day with Now Brief, which proactively offers suggestions accessible via Now Bar on the lock screen. It gathers information from certain apps, primarily Samsung's core apps, but also some third-party apps like YouTube.

Your daily routine is supported by various updates:

  • Morning Brief: This greets you with a summary of your sleep stats (if you’re using a Galaxy Watch), current weather conditions, and the top news stories you might have missed overnight.
  • Midday Brief: Ensures you’re aware of your schedule, sending reminders for your next appointment along with traffic updates.
  • Evening Brief: Recaps the highlights of your day, including photos you’ve taken and activities you’ve completed.

One of the standout aspects of Now Brief is its ability to learn and adapt to your habits. Over time, it gets better at predicting what information will be most useful to you at different times of the day.