Samsung Galaxy S25 & Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Review (2025)
Samsung Galaxy S25 & Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Samsung has officially launched its latest flagship smartphones — the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus — globally on January 22, 2025. This release comes nearly a year after their predecessors, the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus, were introduced on January 17, 2024. While both new models bring solid upgrades, especially under the hood, Samsung has maintained the overall design and several hardware elements, which may seem repetitive to some users.
However, the introduction of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (Elite) and One UI 7 based on Android 15 takes center stage, offering significantly improved performance and AI-driven features.

Key Specifications Galaxy S25:
  • Dimensions: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm
  • Weight: 162g
  • Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits peak brightness
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), custom-tuned for Galaxy
  • Battery: 4000mAh with 25W wired charging
  • Camera: 50MP (main), 10MP (telephoto), 12MP (ultrawide), 12MP (front)
  • Software: One UI 7.0 (Android 15)
Key Specifications Galaxy S25 Plus:
  • Dimensions: 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
  • Weight: 190g
  • Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 2600 nits peak brightness
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm), Galaxy-tuned
  • Battery: 4900mAh with 45W wired charging
  • Camera: Same setup as S25
  • Software: One UI 7.0 (Android 15)
Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Design and Build
Samsung hasn't dramatically changed the design language of the S25 series. The phones retain the flat Armor Aluminum frame and premium finish. The Galaxy S25 is 0.4mm thinner and 5 grams lighter than its predecessor, while the S25 Plus also sheds 0.4mm in thickness and 7 grams in weight compared to the S24 Plus.
Both models feature a center punch-hole front camera, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the front and back, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The camera module design remains minimal, with a ring-shaped layout, although the black camera rings make them appear slightly larger.

Available colors include Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, and Blue Black.
Button and port placements remain standard: power and volume on the right, microphone on top, speaker and USB-C port on the bottom. Both support dual nano-SIM or eSIM + nano-SIM configurations.

Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Display
The Galaxy S25 sports a 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, while the S25 Plus upgrades to a 6.7-inch 2K panel. Both displays support:
  • Adaptive refresh rate (24Hz to 120Hz)
  • 240Hz touch sampling rate
  • HDR10+
  • Peak brightness of 2600 nits
Despite impressive specifications, there’s no major upgrade in display technology compared to the Galaxy S24 series. The panels are essentially carried over, which might be disappointing for users expecting a visual leap.

Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Performance and Hardware
The biggest upgrade in the S25 lineup is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, known as Snapdragon 8 Elite, built on a 3nm process. It features:
  • 2x high-performance cores at 4.47GHz (Orion V2 Phoenix L)
  • 6x efficiency cores at 3.53GHz (Orion V2 Phoenix M)
  • Adreno 830 GPU
  • LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage
Benchmark Scores:
Galaxy S25:
  • Geekbench Single-Core: 2813
  • Geekbench Multi-Core: 9701
  • AnTuTu: 2,270,248
Galaxy S25 Plus:
  • Geekbench Single-Core: 3049
  • Geekbench Multi-Core: 9590
  • AnTuTu: 2,072,533
These numbers put the S25 series among the top-performing Android devices in 2025, especially with optimizations for gaming and multitasking.

Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Software and Features
Samsung Galaxy S25 & Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
The S25 series ships with One UI 7.0 based on Android 15. Samsung has committed to seven years of major software updates, extending the lifespan of the device significantly.
Key software features include:
  • Galaxy AI tools including Gemini Assistant
  • Now Brief for summarizing notification
  • Now Bar, a contextual assistant that adapts to your usage
  • Enhanced on-device AI and privacy controls
Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Battery and Charging
Galaxy S25:
  • 4000mAh battery
  • 25W wired charging
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • 50% charge in 30 minutes with official charger
Galaxy S25 Plus:
  • 4900mAh battery
  • 45W wired charging
  • 15W wireless charging
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
  • 65% charge in 30 minutes with official charger
There is no change in battery capacity or charging speed compared to the S24 series.

Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Camera Performance
The camera hardware remains identical to the Galaxy S24 series:
  • 50MP main (Samsung ISOCELL GN3, 1/1.56", OIS)
  • 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom (Samsung ISOCELL 3K1, 1/3.94", OIS)
  • 12MP ultrawide (120° field of view)
  • 12MP front camera
Video capabilities:
  • Rear: 8K at 30fps
  • Front: 4K at 60fps
Although hardware remains unchanged, Samsung has introduced software-based improvements for better image processing, especially in low light and skin tone accuracy.

Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25 Plus Pricing and Availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 & Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

United States:
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 128GB): $79
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 256GB): $809
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 512GB): $1019
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 256GB): $999
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 512GB): $1149
United Kingdom:
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 128GB): £799
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 256GB): £799
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 512GB): £859
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 256GB): £999
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 512GB): £999
Europe:
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 128GB): €899
  • Galaxy S25 (12GB + 256GB): €899
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 256GB): €1149
  • Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 512GB): €1149
Prices may vary slightly depending on local retailers and promotions.

Final Thoughts
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus bring meaningful performance upgrades with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, improved AI features with One UI 7, and longer software support. However, the lack of hardware innovation in the camera, display, and battery may leave power users wanting more.
Still, for those looking for a reliable flagship in 2025, the S25 series offers one of the best overall Android experiences, especially for long-term use.