Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra release date: when did the S25 Ultra ship?

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an extremely exciting handset – especially if you’re a Samsung fan. With a top-tier new chipset, an upgraded camera, a refined design, a bigger screen, and other changes – not to mention one of the biggest AI suites we’ve yet seen on a phone – there’s a whole lot here, so you may well be considering a purchase.

If you are, then this article has the important dates you need – most notably the day when the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra actually started shipping. But you’ll also find information on when the phone was announced, and when it went up for pre-order.

And for more Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra information, check out our full Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review, or details of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price. We also have a Samsung Galaxy S25 review and a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra announcement date

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra on January 22, at an event in San Jose, California.

Alongside the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the company also announced the standard Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, as well as teasing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and giving us another look at its Project Moohan augmented reality headset.

If you missed the event you can learn all about these devices here on TechRadar, and we’ve also got a look back at the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch as it happened.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra pre-order date

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra went up for pre-order on January 22nd, with the final pre-order date being February 6, so if you haven't pre-ordered yet, you're now too late to do so.

If you did pre-order, you'll probably have been able to access various discounts, perks, or freebies, but for those who didn't at least the phone is now readily available.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on-sale date

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Roland Moore-Colyer)

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra went on sale on February 7, so that was its actual release date. In other words, it's now readily available, so if you order it now then it should be immediately shipped to you (assuming it’s not out of stock), and you should also be able to walk into a store and buy it.

If you're looking for the best deal on the phone, head to our best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals page.

And if you're still not sure whether the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is worth buying or not, be sure to give our full Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review a read.

You might also like

TOPICS

James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Read more
Samsung Galaxy S25 right in light blue next to Galaxy S25 Plus left in navy blue
Samsung Galaxy S25 release date: shipping dates for every model
An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs: all the key specs for the top S25 model
Samsung Galaxy S25 right in light blue next to Galaxy S25 Plus left in navy blue
Samsung Galaxy S25: price, cameras, AI features, and everything you need to know
An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: price, cameras, specs, Galaxy AI upgrades, and more
An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price: how much does the top S25 model cost?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in all 3 primary colors, light green, light blue, and dark blue
Samsung Galaxy S25 specs: all the key specs for every model
Latest in Samsung Galaxy Phones
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display the January 22, 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event.
New Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may have revealed some key details – including its price
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra HANDS ON
‘I don't see a space where the S Pen is not a key part of our portfolio’: Samsung executive defends the S Pen amid cancellation rumors
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with S Pen drawn, demonstrating Circle to Search
Samsung says ‘millions’ are using Galaxy AI regularly, despite surprising survey results
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display at Galaxy Unpacked
Exclusive: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will have durability to match its ‘sexy’ design
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 in blue
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 could have a Motorola Razr-style full-sized cover screen – and I think it’s about time
An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event
Samsung's One UI 7 update is finally launching in April – these are the 5 new features I can't wait to try
Latest in News
Apple iPhone 16 Review
Three iPhone 17 model dummy units appear in a hands-on video leak
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on display the January 22, 2025 Galaxy Unpacked event.
New Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may have revealed some key details – including its price
Quordle on a smartphone held in a hand
Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #1140)
NYT Strands homescreen on a mobile phone screen, on a light blue background
NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #371)
NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background
NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, March 9 (game #637)
WhatsApp
WhatsApp just made its AI impossible to avoid – but at least you can turn it off