The Galaxy S25 is a tale of two AIs: Gemini and Bixby. Yes, while Google's Gemini AI assistant sits at the forefront—it can finally be triggered through a long press of the power button—Samsung is bringing its original Bixby voice assistant out from the shadows.

The Galaxy S25 is available at Amazon, Best Buy, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in new navy, mint, icyblue, and silver shadow finishes. Samsung's online storefront carries additional blueblack, coralred, and pinkgold variants.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is now official – and very likely the best Android phone you'll get your hands on this year. Prior to its reveal at Samsung's first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2025, I was able to test out the phone at a pre-briefing session for this early first impressions review – with my full verdict to follow next week,