S25 Ultra. Will it Sell?

Welcome to another episode of Tech Talk with Ogabassey! 🎙️ In this episode, we break down Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra launch and discuss whether the new flagship brings real innovation or just minor upgrades with a higher price tag. 📱💰 Key Topics Discussed: 🔹 Galaxy Unpacked Impressions – How did Samsung’s event compare to Apple’s? 🔹 S25 Ultra Design Changes – Rounded corners, flatter edges, and a slight screen size increase. 🔹 Processor & AI – Snapdragon 8 Elite, One UI 7, and Samsung’s AI vision. 🔹 Camera Upgrades? – Ultra-wide lens improvements, but is it enough to compete with Apple? 🔹 S Pen Controversy – No more Bluetooth functionality unless you buy a separate S Pen Pro? 😳 🔹 AI Subscription Model – Samsung plans to charge for AI features starting in 2026! Is this the future of smartphones? 🔹 Price vs. Value – With prices starting at ₦2 million, is the S25 Ultra worth the upgrade? 🔹 Does Samsung need to innovate more? – Are annual smartphone releases getting stale? Big Questions: 📌 Is the S25 Ultra truly better than the S24 Ultra? 📌 Are you okay with paying extra for AI features in the future? 📌 Do you upgrade your phone yearly or wait until there’s a major improvement? Chapters ⏱00:00 - Introduction Welcome to Tech Talk with Ogabassey! Did you watch Samsung Unpacked? ⏱ 00:33 - First Thoughts on Galaxy Unpacked Did Samsung deliver an exciting event, or was it underwhelming compared to Apple’s launches? ⏱ 01:28 - The S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra Sales & Marketing Surprising sales numbers for the S24 Ultra—will the S25 Ultra surpass it? ⏱ 02:34 - The Role of AI in the S25 Ultra Samsung’s AI push and how it compares to Apple and Google’s AI strategies. ⏱ 03:37 - The Samsung & Google AI Collaboration Bixby + Gemini—Samsung teams up with Google to take on Apple’s AI. ⏱ 04:53 - Are Smartphone Processors Still Improving? Snapdragon 8 Elite boasts 40% more power, but do we even notice the difference? ⏱ 05:25 - One UI 7: The Best Part of the Presentation? Samsung’s software updates bring 7 years of support—but does it make upgrading unnecessary? ⏱ 06:29 - Samsung AI Features Will Require a Subscription? Samsung’s AI features will be free only until 2025—should users have to pay for AI on their own phones? ⏱ 07:25 - Why Do More Nigerians Buy the A-Series Over S-Series? Pricing and warranty differences explained—why Nigerian consumers prefer imported flagship phones. ⏱ 08:50 - Do Nigerians Actually Upgrade Their Phones? The real reason people hold onto older devices instead of upgrading every year. ⏱ 09:51 - Is Smartphone Innovation Becoming Stagnant? The S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max—are new models bringing anything truly new? ⏱ 11:31 - The Camera Debate: Did Samsung Fail to Match iPhone? Has Samsung fixed its inconsistent camera processing, or is iPhone still the king of video? ⏱ 14:20 - What We Expected from the S25 Ultra But Didn’t Get Where’s the bigger battery? Why no silicon carbide battery technology like OnePlus? ⏱ 15:28 - Samsung Removes Bluetooth from the S Pen? Samsung removes Bluetooth from the built-in S Pen and now sells a Pro S Pen separately—bad move? ⏱ 17:40 - Did Samsung Prioritize Profits Over Users? Is Samsung going the Apple route by removing features and selling them back? ⏱ 18:34 - Final Thoughts: Was the S25 Ultra Worth It? More AI, fewer features, and a higher price—are you buying the S25 Ultra? Let’s discuss! Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth tech conversations! 🚀 Follow Us for More Tech Insights: 📱 Instagram: instagram.com/ogabasseyy 🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@ogabasseyy 🐦 Twitter: x.com/ogabasseyy 📬 WhatsApp for Inquiries: https://wa.me/2348146978921 #SamsungS25Ultra #GalaxyS25Ultra #SamsungUnpacked #TechTalkWithOgabassey #Snapdragon8Elite #OneUI7 #SamsungVsApple #SmartphoneInnovation #Ogabassey