The Fake Galaxy S25 Ultra Is Here And It's Surprisingly Convincing…
Just a few months after the release of the real Galaxy S25 Ultra, counterfeit versions have already hit the market and it looks like the real deal.
In this teardown, we dive into one of the most convincing counterfeit phones we've ever tested. It might actually trick even experienced buyers. But once we cracked it open and ran some real-world tests, the truth unraveled fast.
It All Starts With the Box
See the difference?
The fake S25 Ultra comes in a very convincing blue box. When comparing it side by side with the original, the fake box actually looks slightly better in some ways. it has more contrast, and the logo placement is only slightly lower. The font and positioning are nearly identical.
One unexpected difference? The fake box features a shiny texture on the S25 Ultra logo, making it look more premium than the flat-textured logo on the original box.
Phone Design: It Looks Premium, But With Some Red Flags
The phone itself looks impressive out of the box. The color is eye-catching, and at a glance, it really could pass as a high-end device. But a closer look reveals the truth.
The camera rings lack the signature notch found in the real model.
The bottom layout has the SIM card slot much closer to the mic than on the original.
There’s an oddly blue camera lens that moves. it has a suspension-like wobble, which is unlike anything in genuine Samsung devices.
One of the "camera lenses" is clearly fake, and the actual sensor is tiny and poorly integrated.
The top edge features two fake microphone holes that are blocked off.
The buttons are close in appearance but feel less tactile and premium.
The bezels, once the screen is powered on, are noticeably larger than the real S25 Ultra.
What’s Inside the Fake S25 Ultra?
Opening up the device, the components quickly confirm this is no flagship.
A 3200 mAh battery sits just under the camera module less than the claimed 5000 mAh.
Only one actual camera is functional.
The flash component is strangely shaped and likely non-functional.
There’s a microSD slot, which isn’t present in the real S25 Ultra anymore.
The bezels, once the screen is powered on, are noticeably larger than the real S25 Ultra.
The S Pen uses a mechanical switch, unlike the real pen that operates via Bluetooth and internal sensors.
The board is sparsely populated and soldered in a way that makes repairs nearly impossible, especially with the speaker being heavily bonded.
Powering On: The UI is a Mess
Upon startup, the welcome screen shows massive bezels and a suspicious ring around the camera area.
While the fake phone claims to run One UI 7.1 and Android 14, testing tells a different story.
Claimed specs list 16GB RAM and 256GB storage, but storage tests show only ~7GB is actually available.
The processor is a MediaTek 6753, an older chip with very limited performance.
A third-party app reveals the actual OS is Android 8.
A RAM test flagged the 16GB claim as completely false, estimating less than 4GB of usable RAM.
Performance Tests: Reality Hits Hard
Using 3DMark benchmarks, the real S25 Ultra breezed through “Slingshot Extreme,” while the fake device couldn’t even run it. In basic performance tests, the real phone achieved over 120 FPS, while the fake device struggled with 14 FPS at most.
The performance gap is not just noticeable, it’s massive. If you're looking for a usable smartphone, this isn’t it.
Fake S Pen: Looks the Part, But That’s It
The S Pen includes what looks like a button and even reports a 100% battery level, but opening it up reveals that it’s completely hollow. The button doesn’t function, and there’s no internal circuitry.
While it can be used for basic touchscreen interaction like drawing, it lacks features like hover detection and gesture controls.
Camera Comparison: Night and Day
We tested both devices side-by-side. Even without labels, the difference is clear. The fake camera output is flat, low in detail, and often off in color. Meanwhile, the real S25 Ultra delivers sharpness, dynamic range, and AI enhancements that are impossible to fake.
Sound Test: The Real One Blows It Away
The difference in audio output was equally drastic. The fake device produced tinny, muffled sound, while the real S25 Ultra offered depth, clarity, and proper stereo separation.
Conclusion: Don’t Fall for Fakes
This fake Galaxy S25 Ultra might look impressive on the outside and even mimic software UI to an extent but the internals don’t lie. It’s slow, unreliable, and packed with false information. It might cost a fraction of the real thing, but what you’re getting isn’t a deal, it’s a dud.
These counterfeit phones are becoming more common on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and eBay. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Stay sharp out there and always double check before you buy.
