Samsung Galaxy S25 Review
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung's 2025 flagship lineup featuring the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and the design-focused S25 Edge.
How This Score Is Calculated
- Sources analysed: 60 reviews
- Formula: Weighted average of sentiment and explicit scores across the S25 product family.
- Final score: 7.8/10
- Most reviewed featureDesign/Thinness (48/60)
- Most praisedSnapdragon 8 Elite Performance
- Most criticisedSlow Charging Speeds
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is a masterclass in refinement, headlined by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and industry-leading seven-year software support. While the Ultra remains the standard-bearer for performance, the new 'Edge' model has captivated critics with its impossibly thin design, even if it forces compromises in battery and camera versatility. Across the board, reviewers praise the displays and software but express frustration at stagnant charging speeds and incremental hardware updates that offer little incentive for S24 owners to upgrade.
🔧 Key Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Display: Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (120Hz)
- Battery: 4,000mAh (S25) to 5,000mAh (Ultra)
- Charging: 25W–45W (Model dependent)
- OS: One UI 8 (Android 16)
- IP Rating: IP68
📊 What Reviewers Say
👍 Key Strengths
- Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
- Stunning AMOLED displays
- 7-year software support
- Exceptional design/thinness (Edge)
👎 Key Weaknesses
- Slow charging speeds
- Incremental hardware updates
- Heating under load (FE/Edge)
- No charger in box
💰 Value for Money Analysis
Value is polarized: the S25 FE is seen as a solid 'near-flagship' value, while the S25 Edge is widely criticized as overpriced for its feature set.
⚡ Where Reviewers Disagreed
- S25 Edge Battery: Some reviewers call it 'surprisingly good' while others label it a 'fatal flaw' for power users.
🎯 Who This Product Is For
🛠️ Best Use Cases
- Productivity: The Ultra's DeX integration makes it a viable replacement for portable laptops.
🔀 Alternatives Mentioned
- Xiaomi 15T Pro: Offers faster charging and better thermal management for a lower price.
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: Often cited as a better value proposition for those who don't need the latest AI features.
- Poco F7 Ultra: A direct competitor to the FE, often outperforming it in sustained gaming benchmarks.
🛒 Buyer's Guide
✅ Buy This If…
- You want the best Android performance currently available.
- You value long-term software support (7 years).
❌ Skip This If…
- You are upgrading from an S24 series device.
- You are a heavy gamer (due to thermal throttling on FE/Edge).
📈 Sentiment Trends
- ➡️ Stable: The S25 series is viewed as a stable, incremental improvement rather than a generational leap.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is a highly capable, premium lineup that excels in display quality and sheer processing power. While it lacks revolutionary upgrades, its refined design and long-term software commitment make it a solid choice for most users. If you are an S24 owner, the upgrade is hard to justify; however, for those on older hardware, the S25 represents the pinnacle of current Samsung technology.
Reviewer Perspectives & Source Breakdown
samsung galaxy s25 edge review slim body slim battery ProsCons...
Pros
- Really thin, really lightweight
- Flagship-grade performance
- Very good main camera
Cons
- Battery life
- Pricey
- No telephoto lens
samsung galaxy s25 edge review a trendsetter you wont want to put down P...
“The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's trend-setting thin design is wonderfully ergonomic and makes it very special to hold and use, plus it contains all the excellent fundamentals that make the rest of the Galaxy S25 range so enticing.”
Pros
- Thin, ergonomic design
- Big screen
- Fun camera
- One UI 7 is fast and responsive
Cons
- One-day battery life
- Slow wired charging
samsung galaxy s25 ultra review a powerhouse you wont regret buying Pros...
“The Galaxy S25 Ultra is all the flagship powerhouse smartphone you'll need for years to come.”
Pros
- Lighter than previous models
- Anti-reflective screen looks amazing
- New wide-angle camera takes great photos
- Powerhouse processor
- Long software update commitment
- One UI 7 is the best version yet
Cons
- No Bluetooth on the S Pen
- Galaxy AI features have limited appeal
- Main camera disappoints
- Qi2 wireless charging not built in
samsung galaxy s25 plus review built to last but with a catch ProsCons...
“The Galaxy S25 Plus is an endurance champion in many ways, but an aging camera stack and fierce competition make it much harder to recommend.”
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Superfast performance
- Powerhouse processor
- Fantastic size
- One UI 7 is Samsung's best yet
- Excellent software longevity commitment
Cons
- Build durability is questionable
- Ultrawide and telephoto cameras are very disappointing
- Galaxy AI features are still fairly limited
- Qi2 wireless charging not built in
samsung galaxy s25 review a fantastic phone with an identity crisis Pros...
“The Galaxy S25 is a nice $800 phone if you seek the comfort of Samsung, and don’t think too much about camera or battery charging innovation.”
Pros
- Compact footprint and solid build
- Beautiful 120Hz OLED screen
- Plenty of silicon firepower
- Battery can go a full day
- One UI 7 has a few functional charms
Cons
- It sorely needs a design makeover
- Cameras don’t justify the price tag
- Charging situation is just poor
- Most of the new AI tricks fall flat
- Upgrades? Don’t say that word
samsung galaxy s25 review nails the big phone basics6 months ago ProsCon...
The Galaxy S25+ is a very good, well-rounded phone. It suits people who want a big screen that is not too heavy. Since the Galaxy S25+ has no S Pen or a huge camera bump, it is comfortable to carry and use. It has an excellent display, a good set of cameras, great performance, and long battery life. But you might have to look elsewhere if you are after class-leading image quality and zoom performance.
For existing Galaxy S24+ or even Galaxy S23+ users, the Galaxy S25+ isn’t a good upgrade, as most things are similar between both phones. Yes, there are improvements in performance, but you will likely not notice it unless you have both phones side by side.
The Galaxy S25+ is a great upgrade for anyone currently using a mid-range phone or older high-end phones like the Galaxy S22+. It brings a brighter screen, more consistent camera performance in varied lighting conditions, new Galaxy AI features, longer software update support (up to Android 22), and longer battery life.
Pros
- Big, bright, flat screen
- Comfortable design with rounded corners, flat sides, minimal camera bump
- Amazing performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Well-rounded camera performance, especially videos
- Fast, fluid, and feature-rich software with One UI 7
- Seven years of Android OS updates
- Good set of AI features
- Long battery life
Cons
- Dated camera hardware: No ultrawide autofocus and small zoom camera
- No anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor panel
- Not all users will find all Galaxy AI features useful
- Not a good upgrade from Galaxy S24+
- No charger in the box
samsung galaxy s25 edge review4 months ago ProsCons...
The Galaxy S25 Edge, for the most part, offers the same amazing experience that you get on the Galaxy S25 and S25+. It also matches the Galaxy S25 Ultra when it comes to the quality of the primary rear camera. And it does all this while fitting everything inside a premium and sublime 5.8mm body that's also lighter than other flagship devices of its size.
But there's little here that sets it apart from the rest of the S25 lineup. The only compelling reason to buy it is if an ultra-thin design is your top priority and you're okay with average battery life that demands copious amounts of charging with anything beyond light use.
Pros
- Impressively thin and light design
- Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, titanium frame
- Big, bright, beautiful display with slim bezels
- Super fluid and fast thanks to Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Good cameras, even for 2x-10x zoom
- One UI 7 (Android 15) out of the box
- Galaxy AI experience better than ever with features like Audio Eraser
- Seven years of major OS updates, supports seamless updates
Cons
- Mediocre, undependable battery life
- No dedicated zoom camera
- Gets hot fast, stays warm even in basic use
- Google Gemini is not exclusive to Samsung phones
- No anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
samsung galaxy s25 ultra review still the best ProsCons...
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a powerhouse. It's got that smoothness and speed you'd expect from a top-tier flagship, with a camera that makes every shot look better than you'd think possible. Whether you're gaming, snapping pics, or just cruising through apps, it feels fast and intuitive. Definitely a phone that gets the job done and could be one of the best smartphones on the planet
samsung galaxy s25 fe review ProsCons...
Capable device with a very good camera system, but the overall package doesn’t fit the bill
Pros
- Excellent design, decent display
- Android 16 out of the box
- Very good camera system
Cons
- No charging adapter in the box
- Just 8GB of RAM as standard
- Feels a bit expensive
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