When thinking about a premium Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is one of the first devices that comes to mind. So while it is an obvious cutting edge flagship smartphone, the new Honor GT Pro is a great new contender from China, and it’s not just about the price. There are a few standout areas where the Honor GT Pro outclasses the Galaxy S25 Ultra. So read on to find out.
1. Battery and Charging Speed
While Chinese brands have been pushing the boundaries in battery and charging technology, Samsung offers a more standard offering on its top end Galaxy S25 Ultra. This model houses a sizeable 5,000mAh battery pack, which supports 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless fast charging, and even reverse wireless charging as well.
Thanks to silicone carbon batteries, Chinese manufacturers have managed to bump the capacity of the battery cells without making the batteries bigger in size. Honor is no exception, with the Honor GT Pro packing a monstrous 7,200mAh battery pack. It also supports 90W wired fast charging, which is twice as fast as the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Unfortunately, you do miss out on the wireless charging.
2. Cameras
This isn’t an in-depth comparison or a review but a basic overview of their specs. In the camera department, Samsung offers a solid and versatile camera system that includes a 200MP (Main) + 50MP (Ultrawide) + 10MP (Telephoto) + 50MP (Periscope Telephoto). For selfies and video calls, there is a 12MP shooter on the front. The main camera is a few generations old but still holds strong on Samsung flagships, while the 50MP ultra wide is an upgrade. You also get up to 5x optical zoom via the telephoto shooters.
On the other hand, you only get a triple camera setup on the Honor GT Pro. This includes a 50MP main, 50MP ultrawide, and 200MP telephoto shooter (with 3x optical zoom). While the main telephoto shooter can’t offer a better optical zoom, the 200MP sensor allows for better hybrid magnification with digital zoom. The selfie camera also has a 50MP shooter, which can have an advantage over the ageing selfie camera on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
3. The Value
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra with a starting price tag of over $1,299 at launch. While you can find it for a more affordable price now, the Honor GT Pro’s starting price is over $700 cheaper. You can buy two GT Pros and some peripherals for the price of one S25 Ultra. The Honor GT Pro was announced for 3,699 Yuan in China or around $505.
For this price, you’re getting an IP68 + IP69 rated device, 144Hz OLED display, 6000 nits of peak brightness, Snapdragon 8 Elite, UFS 4.1 storage, an IR blaster, and much more. All of this makes it a great budget smartphone that offers better value for many.
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