Samsung has showcased its new line-up of smartphones for 2025, which include the S25, S25 Plus, and the S25 Ultra, and the latter has undergone a thorough durability test, revealing some questionable design choices.
The tester is none other than popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything, who has managed to get his hands on an S25 Ultra and run it through its durability paces ahead of its full tear down. The YouTuber points out the S25 Ultra is very similar to the S24 Ultra, with very minimal physical design changes. One of which is the camera lenses, where on the S25 Ultra the camera lenses aren't actually attached to the base of the phone, versus the S24 Ultra being wholly connected to the backplate with no gaps.
The YouTuber highlights the metal rings around each of the lenses, which may at first look like they are part of the lens itself, but as we learn, aren't assisting the lens at all besides providing protection from scratches while it's lying on its back. The YouTuber begins the durability test by sliding a razer blade underneath the metal rings, eventually popping them off, and saying they appear to be "glued into place like fake eyelashes."


Notably, the YouTuber states the metal rings around the lenses, while being purely aesthetic, aren't likely to fall off by themselves, but since there is a gap between them and the backplate, it's recommended to exercise caution when handling or putting the S25 Ultra down on surfaces.
Other questionable design choices derived from the durability test is Samsung's branding on the back of the device appearing misaligned. The tester points out his camera isn't out of focus in the below shot, and the misalignment of the Samsung name seems to be a manufacturing imperfection.
