Everything you need to know about UWB on Samsung Galaxy S25

The latest three of Samsung’s flagship phones packed some hardware and contact upgrades, including Wi -Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support. However, the base model, 6.2 -inch Galaxy S25 still does not include the ultra -wide band (UWB) chip. Meanwhile, the middle level, the 6.7 -inch galaxy S25 plus and high -end, the 6.9 -inch Galaxy S25 ultra model is characterized by the UWB chip.

UWB is a relatively new new technology that has recently joined the mainstream with Apple and Samsung Phone, and is also found on other handsets. Basically, it is a nearby field radio communication protocol that is better for both data transfer and location. With a better range and precision than Bluetooth, UWB is ideal to find other UWB-competent trackers and devices.

For example, Samsung’s own Samsung Smart Tag 2 – an item tracker that you can connect to the keys, wallets, or anything else – precision search LA is a UWB chip. While the standard version of the smart tag relys on Bluetooth, the new model uses UWB. However, the issue of this use and many other people will need the Galaxy S25 Plus or Ultra phones instead of the Base Galaxy S25.

In addition, some other apps use UWB to connect the product and accessories if your phone connection supports the protocol. Some car manufacturers will allow your phone to work as a car key if it supports UWB, such as BMW, Audi, and Ford. The tile is another example of third -party accessories that uses UWB to connect trackers.