s25 Ultra ordered + a question

[Deeplay68]

Hi well after much thought I decided to buy the s25 ultra 512gb White - got £50 off plus Buds3 - they will also send a case and charger after I leave a review 14 days after purchase via the email link they will send me. I am upgrading from the s23 ultra which has a lovely cracked screen due to my own foolishness last year. I didn't bother trading my current handset , as its good enough still to have as a spare even with the cracked screen.

Im really looking forward to getting the new handset around 1st Feb. I always used to buy through a carrier / O2 / Sky and so have saved a lot of money not just on the new device but the sim only plan I have through o2. £8 quid a month 40gb doubled for being with virgin to 80gb. Much better buying direct and got 0 interest on finance.

A few qs if I may - 1 : the buds will they come with the device or do I need to wait for the 14 days return window to close ? 2  : what clear case would be recommended with magnet / kick stand and finally screen protector any suggestions ? looking for something easy to install as I always managed to mess up previous installs.

Its going to be fun messing with this new handset and whilst my s23ultra has been a worthy servant its time soon to retire him or pass it on to a family member. cheers.

[Glenntech]

Firstly congratulations on buying the amazing S25 Ultra

Having got hands on with it today, it's going to be something worth looking forward to. 

The Buds should come with the phone.

As for case and screen protector. It's worth looking at the Samsung Official ones. But obviously you can get quite a selection online.

Will be personal preference what you are looking for 

[SyedBukhari]

It depends; maybe you have to claim through a Samsung promotion, or there is a better chance they will send it with the phone.

[TechZilla]

Hi and welcome, I believe the buds get delivered with the phone. As for the case and screen protector I would look at the clear Spigen case with magsafe and built in kickstand. For screen protector it depends what material you want, if its a glass one go with Spigen or for a film type one go with the official one. I hope this helps 🙏

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi @Deeplay68  👋 

Personally I use the Spigen Zero One Edition Magsafe Case. 

Now this does not have a built in kickstand which was a decision I made as I've found the built in ones can be a little flimsy. 

So I purchased a Mous Kickstand that also acts as a finger ring. 

I also use the Spigen Ez Fit Glass Screen Protector which comes as a pack of two ,and it's super easy to fit as it's all in a cradle, and works exceptionally well with the fingerprint Biometrics. 

I also use the Spigen Ez Fit Camera Module Glass lens that has absolutely no detrimental effect on photos and does not damage the lens module of its removed. 

The buds would follow the delivery after the cooling off period has elapsed I suspect. If you look in samsung.com  you should come across sone faqs / Terms and Conditions. 

Enjoy your new phone 👍

[Deeplay68]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone will check them out later when done with work.

[Deeplay68]

HI with the Spigen Screen Protector it does not interfere with finger print scanner at all ? have had issues in the past with other protectors .. seems easy to install by what I see on Amazon.

cheers.

[Deeplay68]

Good to hear, on seeing some of the early reviews many saying its not worth the upgrade, but me coming from a semi damaged s23ultra - it feels worth it. It was close  between this and the oneplus13 but went with what i have known for years. As for case - something simple clear lightweight and if possible with kickstand. The selection of cases and screen protectors on amazon is mind boggling to say the least 😉

[Greenmum1]

Is that the capella kickstand case? I can't see where the kickstand is?

[Glenntech]

The new phones are an upgrade.
For some like yourself, it's worth it.
They made a big show about the Galaxy AI and Google Gemini features that your phone now won't get.
The camera improvements, etc. It's definitely an upgrade for you

For me, it is because my S24 Ultra cameras have never been right. Later phones had the issues sorted.
So, for me, it's definitely an upgrade.

Others, depending upon how they use the phones won't find it different enough.
They will be just as happy keeping the phones they have now.
They will still be supported for a number of years.

All I can say is we will both be happy 👍🏻