Screen:
6.2"
Weight:
162g
Water:
Waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
3x
Thickness:
7.2mm
Screen covers
91.1% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
81
GSMCritic Rate
Very Good
Pros
Performance
Performance: Equipped with the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 12GB of RAM, ensuring unparalleled speed and fluidity.
Design
Build Quality: Features a premium chassis with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, ensuring durability while maintaining a lightweight feel.
Display
Display Quality: LTPO OLED panel delivers exceptional brightness and clarity, providing a superb visual experience in any lighting condition.
Battery
Battery Life: Despite a 4,000mAh battery, it outlasts much of the competition, making it a reliable choice for extended use.
Software
Software Experience: Runs on One UI 7, offering a polished and visually refreshing interface.
AI Features: Integrates a suite of AI tools, including real-time transcription and image manipulation, enhancing productivity.
Audio
Audio Improvements: Enhanced speaker output provides a superior multimedia experience compared to its predecessor.
Storage
Storage Options: Includes a 512GB variant, catering to power users who need ample storage.
Cons
Camera
Camera Hardware: Uses aging camera components, essentially unchanged since the Galaxy S22, leading to a lack of innovation.
Ultrawide Camera Limitations: Lacks autofocus on the ultrawide module, restricting versatility in photography.
Subtle Camera Improvements: AI enhancements provide smarter photography, but real-world upgrades over previous models are minimal.
Design
No Anti-Reflective Gorilla Armor Glass: Samsung’s new anti-reflective glass is exclusive to the Ultra model, leaving this version without improved glare resistance.
Battery
Charging Speed: Remains limited to 25W, lagging behind competitors that offer significantly faster charging solutions.
Qi2.1 Wireless Charging Inconvenience: Requires a magnetic case for seamless charger attachment, adding unnecessary hassle.
Storage
Base Storage Limitation: Starts at 128GB, which may be insufficient given modern app sizes and AI processing demands.
Connectivity
Lack of UWB Support: Omits ultra-wideband technology, which may disappoint users who rely on precise location tracking.
Other
Incremental Upgrade: While refined, the device feels more like an optimization of its predecessor rather than a groundbreaking evolution.
Rankings
Where Samsung Galaxy S25 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#29
Highest Optical Zoom
#18
Largest Screen
#66
Smallest Screen
🥈#2
Lightest
🥈#2
Thinnest
#4
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
#8
Cheapest
#33
