S25 Ultra: Don't Believe Everything!

[@TechOdyssey]

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[@tracybrovan3997]

I'm glad you got invited to the event!

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you!

[@savvyside]

Congrats on the invite. You earned it and I hope you enjoy yourself.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@savvyside thank you very much

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

You're so right, rumours,, and hype, No one will know until it's announced, glad you're going cos I will be looking for an honest evaluation and camera test. 😊❤

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks Lynn!

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

@@pctek1000 was a better camera too.

[@SaraJurgen]

It's insane to ever assume Samsung would make such a rookie mistake to remove a feature like Bluetooth on S Pen. Samsung would think twice before removing a feature even in order to make space for a new feature on their phone. But the s pen Bluetooth is not getting in the way of anything so why would they ever remove it, it's just a silly rumor.

[@williamdottin3815]

A video with you and Floss would be epic, have a blast though hopefully this will be the first of many.

[@waywardwest]

The reason I believe the S Pen is changing is because of the Qi2 wireless charging standard that includes MagSafe which interferes with the S Pen digitizer. I read that they were changing the S Pen digitizer to function more like the Apple Pencil. As you said however until we hear it directly from Samsung it's all speculation.

[@kramdens1967]

Based on all the years I've been following tech.. when we're THIS CLOSE, those disappointing rumors are unfortunately MORE likely to come true.. but I sure hope you're right! My Samsung rep should have his any day now.. they usually get them a couple weeks before the launch.

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

Glad you're back home safely love all the content you present. You turn me on to the s23 ultra at launch date seems like a great phone purchased it and very happy when the 24 ultra came out You demonstrated it identified in. Waiting for the 25 ultra to see the perks whether to upgrade. You keep up the great work from your #1 fan

[@Marquinho0731]

The phone looks great. Hopefully, the deals and gifts are great. I would be upgrading from the s23 ultra.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@Marquinho0731 here’s to hoping!

[@delightfulpam]

So glad to hear you got invited to the event! I am becoming you! lol I picked up an s24 ultra last week for a very good price. Now I have 3 phones. Never have I ever.

[@terrym3837]

With all respect I will wait for Samsung to reveal all

[@TechOdyssey]

That’s the point

[@cancorp29]

That's literally what he said

We already know what it's gonna be 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@ronniemation]

im sure they are keeping things close to the chest until jan 22nd

[@KJR585]

I'll watch the Ginny Pig videos about the s25 ultra . I will not entertain a sub par camera phone for the price. As for the name ultra how has the series even earned that name ? S22 on up all have issues that and I think the s23 was best so far

[@rjr5150rr]

I'll be interested in see what is said about the slim🤔 Enjoy the event 🎉

[@merlinskw]

Great video!

[@TechOdyssey]

Thanks!

[@blacknoah1]

You deserve to be invited. This is only the beginning I have a feeling you’ll be invited to a lot more companies events in the future.

[@byaku92]

Would you know if I were to add an additional tempered glass on top of the anti glare gorilla corning glass of the s25 ultra, will that mute the efficacy of its anti glare/reflection properties?

[@DustinZilbauer]

Yes, it will. The only screen protector I know of for the S24U that is designed to be anti-reflective is the Samsung one. However, it's overpriced and it's a cheap film material that offers little impact protection and it scratches. I know you were asking about the S25, but given that the S24U has been out for almost a year now and those are your choices, I'm guessing your choices for the S25U will be limited as well. I'm using the Samsung one on my S24U. It's fairly decent. If you use it in conjunction with a good case with a raised lip around the display, you should be fine. Just don't drop or knock the screen against anything hard.

[@Cyberjunk2025]

Lost your channel a while back after getting locked out of an old youtube acc. Glad i was able to find it again!

[@TechOdyssey]

Welcome back!

[@chrisdavis6853]

Glad you'll be there, can't wait to hear it first hand. Trying to decide if I want to upgrade from regular S23 to the ultra... High difference in size!!

[@jeffreygoldman8120]

Extremely well-thought out video! Fascinating!

[@FlubFlubber]

I bought yesterday the Oneplus 13 in my country with an abonnement, 199 euro, 200 euro casback = 0 euro for the phone. + 2R watch for free. 55 euro abo a month. I am happy. Maybe in x months i buy the S25 ultra, we will see.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Im so glad you made it home safely, Adam. I agree. i didn't believe any of the Dex & S pen rumors at all. Nor did i believe the price was going up after what happened with the Flip & Fold. The other negative stuff about the phone is not changing enough, I believe that.

[@LouAnnBeuke]

Definitely, take the rumors with a grain of salt. I will say, when I heard recently the S-pen may not have bluetooth anymore it caught my attention! Can't wait to see you live with all the exciting Samsung news. This will be so cool!

[@TechOdyssey]

Yeah I heard that too and thought it was a little ridiculous!

[@morm2173]

Crash and satellite emergency, better video quality w log, frame interpolation for gaming , rounded edges and lighter weight with corning glass , Improved Bixby Ai it might be worth it for me . Also I confirmed from my south Korean friend the s pen will be the same

[@brianschooley3833]

I'm going from the S22 ultra, to the new S25 ultra...cannot wait😊

[@dilloncope2638]

Im moving up from the 22+ im excited aswell

[@jsb13x13]

Honestly, I don't use the spen much anymore. It was cool at first, but after a couple of months, I just stopped using it.

[@adrianjackson760]

Just wait for the phone to be announced! I'm tired of all the rumor videos.

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

Congratulations, Adam on your invite!! 🎊 👏 It's so deserving 👏 And thank you so much for this video- it is so appreciated, as are all of your videos you make and do!! 😊

[@GamingLuminary]

I am looking forward to the event I am thinking on upgrading from the s23+ to the 25 ultra never owned one before

[@Pixels-xm4sm]

What time is the unpacked event eastern standard

[@treblemix_]

Holding off for sure. Had a s23u but got a 15pm after being away from apple for years. It’s cool to see “updates “ but I’m finally not going to purchase different devices every two years and wait for s30u/fold10/20pm or whatever lol

[@sirhborn]

I'm glad you said something about the s pen I was Concerned about losing the s pen bluetooth?

[@TechOdyssey]

@@sirhborn I don’t think it will happen but we’ll have to wait and see. It doesn’t make much sense

[@TechGuy42ilm]

If it does happen it is more than likely be because of the wireless charge upgrade and the issues magnets in the pen can cause.

[@KingxXxJmac]

I'm so glad you made this video. People are so gullible. One rumor and they run with it

[@anthonysblogs.7763]

Love those point corner because it doesn't slip out my hand,happy Saturday.

[@abelincoln3261]

Samsung is phasing out DeX for Windows with the rollout of One UI 7. However, DeX itself is not being discontinued entirely. Instead, Samsung is encouraging users to use the "Link to Windows" feature as an alternative. This feature allows seamless interaction between Galaxy devices and Windows PCs, enabling access to notifications, file transfers, calls, and app mirroring without creating a full desktop environment

[@Evolved-Tradez]

I have one concern or I guess more of a curiosity I guess, Do you have any info as to why last year during the reserve promo there was links to get 150 credit, and this year its only 50?

[@mikest2851]

I have the sony I VI, should I sell and get the s25 ultra ?

[@NesTheGoat-87]

Dex is discontinued, but the pc mode is not going away, can still use through windows software, this is not just the s25 but for all devices.

[@jordanking7711]

Absolutely 100% agree. The moral of the story here, DO NOT believe absolutely EVERYTHING you read or hear. I thought we would have learnt that by now where past rumors that never eventuated are concerned. Take EVERYTHING you read or hear up until the Unpacked Event with an EXTREME grain of salt.

[@roryhouston8305]

I no it's of topic, but do you know if Google are going to charge you for using Gemini on the pixel 9 after the free year is up

[@TechOdyssey]

@@roryhouston8305 it’s a possibility

[@roryhouston8305]

@TechOdyssey Thanks. I wasn't sure. I thought i heard something about

[@kiimbel1877]

@Techodyssey Will there be an international version that u know of?

[@TechOdyssey]

Samsungs unlocked phones always work internationally. Unknown if their regional models will have different specs until launch.

[@kiimbel1877]

@TechOdyssey thanks for the reply. I hope Tesla puts out a phone at some point with its own operating system. Joe Rogan has brought it up to Elon Musk. Personally I'm still a BB10 guy, so I really don't care much for Android.

[@marcosivori9762]

Hi, do you think the rumors that say that the 16GB versions will only be sold in Korea are true? obviously I'm referring to the s25 ultra

[@Carlos-vm4oy]

The app says Dex will not work with one ui 7. Perhaps Dex will not work with the s25.

[@TheF15Mechanic]

This video make me feel better

[@Warlock56789]

thanks for the update bought the s24 ultra a week ago 500 euro discount plus a galaxy watch 7 worth 319 euro so I think I got a good deal always had iphone now samsung s24 ultra kind regards

[@TubeandJar]

Tex-Mex and Dr. Pepper is my jam too! Twinsies!

[@sirhborn]

You're gonna be there.Let us know about the s.Pen bluetooth functionality

[@TechOdyssey]

@@sirhborn for sure

[@andreferguson3376]

People need to know nonsense when they hear it. Why would Samsung remove bluetooth functionality from the Spen and remove Dex. Sometimes people just like to get noticed yes

[@houtcheang6689]

Agree I bought a lot of consoles before E3 (RIP E3), I used to be feed at it.And it’s the same shit with smartphone now.

[@timrdude]

I wish they would incorporate the Good Lock functions into the main phone interface, instead of an add on. Sounded like they were heading that way, but would be nice. Also there speakers are not the best sounding. Other than that I love Samsung phones.

[@Cryptid71]

Honestly out of everybody I know who has an ultra phone roughly 12 people not a single one of them uses the S pen... I could see them getting rid of it all together because I would have to assume maybe only a third of the entire ultra user base uses the pen regularly.

[@diamondheat9]

Your experience and tiny ass basis doesnt speak for anyone. Former note/ultra users desire the S Pen. If we didn't we would buy the S+ phones.

[@vaughnreedjr6592]

I never use the s pen on my samsung galaxy s23

[@DustinZilbauer]

Whether they use the Spen or not, people STILL want that feature there. At some point, they may want to use it. I will probably never use even half of the 1TB of storage on my S24U, but it's nice to know it's always there in case I ever need it.

[@wbeard358]

Had a good experience with both the 22 and 23 Ultra phones. Some cool features to try but I found very few to be useful in my daily routine. I actually liked the Samsung bloatware but at the end of the day it’s about what works best for me. Sticking with the 16 Pro Max for the foreseeable future.

[@bradleyswaney6100]

I've been using Samsung for a long, long time. I will say this. They are not going backward. 😂

[@MrMjolnir009]

The problem with Samsung flagship phones is not that they are going backward... it's that they are not moving forward. They are being outpaced by other brands... and to be honest, their phones are looking a bit outdated and lack meaningful innovations.

[@mqproductions]

Facts. Been using Sammy flagships since '12. Never had any reason to switch and won't any time soon.

[@bradleyswaney6100]

@mqproductions . Same here. Love my S note/ultras 😀

[@_WF23]

@@MrMjolnir009 how are their phones looking outdated? 😂from the S22 Ultra & up, all looks modern. You can even go back to the Note 20 Ultra

[@BensTechTube]

THANKS! For bringing sanity back to my life! I WAS PIIISSED! I GOT WORKED UP, GUILTY! If you think about it, it makes NO sense! CONGRATS ON SCORING THE COVETED INVITE!

[@AshieMC95]

thing is the phone stuff only matters if you are going to buy it or are needing a new one, there are other options, In the US you guys have Pixel, OnePlus, Oppo, you can also import Xiaomi/Vivo/Honor as well as Nothing. plenty of options for android

[@jasont9468]

You be keeping it honest.i can actually take your recommendation

[@bbilman056]

well they do seem to love removing features...

[@IYG-x7c]

Have high hopes for Slim, dont need spen, all i want it smaller size with Ultra specs

[@BretMuckdogs]

Thank you TechOdyssey!

[@johnrommelt6560]

Is THE CHANGE I N THE PEN because of the MAGNET?

[@johnrommelt6560]

Samsung Dex PC Windows?

[@yamahass66]

🎉🎉 Samsung celebration 🍾 5000mAh 5 years in a row. Congratulations, Samsung. Everything else is the same to, except saving some materials in the corners wich make it look like A-series.

[@cameronstarkey3165]

If I was Samsung I would add a silicon carbon battery slim the size and weight down, change the size of the S pen to fit. I love my S24 ultra but they really are soo bulky and as someone who has a Honor Magic V3 as my foldable phone Silicon carbon is 100% the way to go maybe even speed up the charging even though that's a lot to ask from Samsung sadly lol

[@irlanda2699]

I hope you're right because I am going to get the s25 ultra I'm trading in my s23 I do have the s24 so we'll see and you're right about the beta I don't like it we'll see thanks for the video Happy New Year😮😮😮😮😮

[@neilmcguinness4422]

​@@fasn279People have the right to spend their own money as they choose. Life is short, and I always go for anything that I myself, or my family wants.

[@horridohobbies]

Personally, I *like* the squared-off corners. They make the S24 Ultra look distinctive. With the rounded corners of the S25 Ultra, it will look more like every other smartphone out there. _Borrring._ The squared-off corners don't bother me because I don't hold the phone in such a way that they dig into my palm.

[@amitmou2009]

Im getting the s24 ultra for the design and price..

[@cameronstarkey3165]

Let's face it if the S Pen went and Dex went ...with a price increase then that wouldn't be a great start of the year sales wise for Samsung....OnePlus maybe happy about It though lol

[@dorothy135]

Congratulations on getting invited!

[@dawntodusk8903]

The s24 is perfect, i just wish they would have faster charging. An IR blaster would be nice too...the ultra should really hold nothing back and have it all

[@jasont9468]

Good info. Samsung rules

[@mr-simog4736]

High chance Bluetooth is gone, but they will use another method just like Sony does with their Playstation earbuds. It's like Bluetooth but not Bluetooth.

I'm confused, are you saying they're going to take away the Bluetooth functionality on the s pen ? Buy s24 ultra has S-Pen Bluetooth functionality...

[@dmcarnahan9843]

No, just the opposite. He's saying don't listen to all of the rumors and wait until it's actually released to see where the phone stands.

@dmcarnahan9843 ok gotcha

[@c2g1980]

I'm sure MKBHD has been using the S25U for like 5 months and just can't say anything officially, yet 😆

[@DisasterMaster3K]

If any of the rumors are true its merely Coincidence

[@alloverdaplace2043]

You can literally hold the s23 ,24 and 25 in your hands walking down the street and they will all look identical in your hands🙄

[@trevormangus7832]

I also don’t believe this what people say about the processor I cannot see Samsung or any other company. Apple included, putting in their flagship processor and all 3S lines. Apple doesn’t do it. No one else does it why would Samsung do it? I would suspect they’re gonna be using last year’s Snapdragon processor in the S 25 in the S 25+ but using the snapdragon elite in the ultra

[@TechOdyssey]

Samsung has put the same chip on all three phones every year.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

It is 8 Elite all the way for the entire S25 series this year. This is set in stone Trevor.

[@romanceidiot]

What about the atrocious 5000mah battery?

[@jay_dub]

It is possible. Remember the S21 Ultra. That device was a major turning point for Samsung. Despite not having Bluetooth functionality, most complained about that it was just missing the silo for the S Pen. This obsession about the corners blows my mind. Only influencers like yourself complain about this. But complained far more when Samsung went away from the Note form factor. This repeated complaint about the corners of the S24 Ultra had me, colleagues, friends and family talking about this. Despite our best efforts, we just couldn't figure out how you're holding the phone to make the corners dig into your so badly that you bring this up so often. Men and women with different hand sizing. There are 11 of us that have the S24 Ultra. But it is cool. Like the S21 Ultra, the S24 Ultra will be a one of one. Up until I got the S24 Ultra, the S21 Ultra was still better than the S22 & S23 in many ways. Somebody in Samsung has either become an iPhone lover or they are obsessed with following Apple's design choices as if it will make Samsung into a trillion dollar company. I'll pass and stay different with Samsung's signature look.

[@jjeter1]

The phone companies that do give a lot they not selling in America.. you got get a global phone.

[@nickevans3190]

If there's NO Bluetooth S-Pen and NO Dex i won't be buying the S25 ultra and I'll stick with my S24 ultra until samsung see sense and bring these features back with the S26 ultra

[@petergplus6667]

They can sell you a pro pen like Apple so yes, they'll do it

[@petergplus6667]

Please align those sound dampening panels gap less. I could rip my nails having to look at this.

[@winstoncitroen1563]

I bought the S24 ultra in mid-November. So it is actually brand new. But now already the S25 ultra is coming at the beginning of February. What do you guys think? Should I trade in my new S24 Ultra for an S25 Ultra?

[@totalxxownagexx5087]

Will the new s25 have a bankai!?!?

[@TechOdyssey]

It comes with a special sharingan camera.

[@Danilio.]

Nice.

[@rajah316]

Won't be much of a difference between the Samsung Galaxy S24 ultra & the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

[@willow363]

@techodyssey would it be a significant upgrade from the S23 ultra to the S25 ultra?

[@MrBOXA01]

To be honest the leaks are usually 99.9% true. I know this because before the s24 ultra was released there were rumours that they were going to remove the 10x optical zoom and put in a new 50mp 5x zoom and it was completly true. There were many other "leaks" also which turned out to be true so I have a feeling all these rumours and leaks will be true. But let's see. The leaks currently suggest that the camera will only have an ultra wide change and NOTHING else. The same 5000ma battery Same 45w fast charging Same selfie camera Same old m13 panel Spen Bluetooth downgrade functionality Rounded corners design These are the current leak rumours of the s25 ultra. I 100% guarantee you these will all be true. I will keep this comment until it launches.

[@jjeter1]

They don't give you nothing for paying all that money. No headphones like they use too, no charger like they use too, No phone case, no screen protector. They seen apple do it then it went down hill.. They don't give you anything for that price tag. couple of other companies following doing the same thing. Pay more give you less and if we stop buying they will most definitely listen. It use to be exciting to get a new phone now it just boring and dull 💤💤💤💤 After 2020 it just went down hill. Smdh

[@robo1989]

You must change your channel name and keep it as Negativeodysse 😂

[@TechOdyssey]

Wtf are you talking about?

[@Gary0557]

You must have been saying nice things about Samsung to get invited to CES Adam.

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

Adam has been a Samsung and a Google pixel user, along with other phone brands for quite some time. He is very fair to all brands and tells it like it is. He's one of the very few honest you tubers out there that genuinely cares about his viewers and is so very considerate of others and us- his viewers . He is so deserving of being invited to Samsungs event and I'm so happy for him!!

[@Gary0557]

@Palmtreeislandlover88 I don't need you to tell me.. Thanks.

[@Palmtreeislandlover88]

@@Gary0557 okay, chief ✌️

[@MTB_FANATIC99]

S25 ultra gonna have 4090 RTX, 256gb ram 4.7ghz processor 😅😅soon im sure

[@Robby3296]

No dex no buy.

[@buenokitty3497]

Bluetooth: ✅ Dex: ✅ Price INCREASE ✅ Yes price increase. Because HUUUUGE trade in value off set. But Tin foil hat me says you increase price to make people think the SLIM more desirable. And if fold 7 don't go up in price people will be more open to adopt folding phone if they pass on U and Slim.

[@alvintivetyarthur]

😂

[@callmeNeno]

Same old same old 💩 caca nothing different; we all Dex and Pen 🖊️ is a gimmick

[@SteveMan9231]

Phones are stupid and boring now who cares

[@cliffsimms8520]

Samsung has become rip off artist. Been a camper for years the last 3 have been terrible on products.

[@Michael-db4sn]

Which products and how were they terrible for you? S24fe from cricket has been worth the $99.99 plus tax for me. I think Samsung products have quality and reliability built in so I think based on my experience with their television and mobile phone products that they are good products. The price is a reflection of industry wide price hikes and inflation and consumer tastes. We vote with our wallets. I vote for great deals from prepaid carriers.

[@ruffian01]

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