Teardown reveals Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is easier to repair

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has undergone a thorough teardown by iFixit. The teardown reveals that it is one of the most repairable Galaxy phones in the past decade.

One of the key improvements in the Galaxy S25 Ultra is its battery replacement process. Historically, Samsung has heavily relied on glue to secure the battery, making it difficult for users to replace it themselves. 

However, in this model, Samsung has adopted a more repair-friendly approach by incorporating four “sticky” pull tabs to hold the battery in place.

These tabs allow for easier removal without leaving behind excess adhesive, simplifying DIY battery replacements. 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is more repairable than ever!

Despite this positive change, iFixit attributes Samsung’s decision to comply with Europe’s right-to-repair laws rather than a voluntary initiative to improve repairability.

Another notable aspect of the teardown is the modularity of the rear camera system. Each individual module can be removed and replaced separately, reducing repair costs and complexity. 

However, the front-facing camera is glued into place, making it significantly harder to replace. This design choice adds more difficulty to front-camera repairs than the more modular approach for the rear cameras.

The teardown also provides insight into the S Pen, a signature feature of the Ultra series.

The internal structure and PCB layout remain essentially unchanged from its predecessor, but iFixit discovered that some integrated circuits (ICs) are missing. 

This is due to Samsung’s removal of Bluetooth functionality from the S Pen, a cost-cutting decision that may impact certain features users have come to expect.

Despite its improvements, the Galaxy S25 Ultra received a provisional repairability score of 5 out of 10 from iFixit.

While this is better than previous Samsung flagships, it is still notably lower than the iPhone 16 Pro’s score of 7 out of 10. 

As the European Union enforces stricter right-to-repair regulations, Samsung may be compelled to make further strides in improving the repairability of its future Galaxy smartphones.

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