There was a time when Samsung introduced new S Pen features every year (like quick off-screen memos from the lock screen). Now, the S25 Ultra's S Pen no longer has Bluetooth connectivity. This means no longer using it as a remote control for presentations or as a camera shutter button.

Many Galaxy S23 Ultra users are hesitant to upgrade to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and you can safely blame the phone for being too iterative.

The Galaxy S23 series is about to be two generations old, but it still has something to offer for those on a tight budget.