The Galaxy S25 Edge takes better zoom photos than the pricier S25 Ultra, according to new tests. Ice Universe found that the Edge produces clearer 4x zoom images with less noise and more detail. The Edge costs $1,099 for 256GB storage but comes with just two main camera sensors. Its 200MP main camera can shoot pictures that look like 2x optical zoom.
Better software seems to explain how the cheaper phone beats the Ultra at zoom photography. Samsung may have improved the camera algorithms for the Edge model specifically. The company might have held back the Edge launch to perfect these camera features. Most buyers assume the Ultra model offers the best camera system because it costs more. This comparison shows that price tags might not tell the whole story about phone camera quality.
Better software seems to explain how the cheaper phone beats the Ultra at zoom photography. Samsung may have improved the camera algorithms for the Edge model specifically. The company might have held back the Edge launch to perfect these camera features. Most buyers assume the Ultra model offers the best camera system because it costs more. This comparison shows that price tags might not tell the whole story about phone camera quality.
