my experience is opposite of you, i used S25 ultra as my work phone last time, no need to compare X9 ultra, even the X8 Pro already runs circles around the S25 ultra in batt life, speed and cameras. only thing samsung wins is in software tweaking nia.
Battery life for sure wins.
But it's 20 cent end of day for s24u vs 40 percent for the x9ultra. Only advantage is go holiday no need being portable battery along. If U use camera extensively on x9u, it burns up batt v fast compared to s24u. Prob because lots of computation behind.
Speed? No appreciable diff for me in real life.
Camera is a mix bag la. Video s24u win for sure. Oppo camera is v messy.
So many choice. Want master mode no live motion, want 4k live motion only hi res mode. Auto mode cannot even white balance properly in more challenging scene..zzz the colour spectrum camera blow until sky high.
By itself each mode , lens is good , but it doesn't seem coherently put together.
I really think no need so complicated.
Can I complain about the freaking buttons again?
I can launch the camera with 4 diff button. Power, volume down, left side and camera button. Sure camera centric phone...but at least give me options to map the button?
If ur phone is old, like before s23u or iPhone 14 pro and before...this will be a good upgrade la but it's frustrating to say the least.
Save the money for any phones after 2024/5. Buy in late 2027 when memory prices starts to come down.