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Samsung Galaxy S25
Get Galaxy S25 at a discount if you want S25 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and seven years of updates in a 6.2-inch, 162-gram phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S25, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get Galaxy S25 at a discount if you want S25 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and seven years of updates in a 6.2-inch, 162-gram phone. It launched at $799.99 with 12GB of RAM, a 50MP camera and 3x telephoto, and a 4,000mAh battery that reaches 50% in 30 minutes on 25W. S25 Ultra adds the S Pen, a 200MP camera and 5x zoom; S25+ has a 6.7-inch QHD+ screen and 45W charging.
Who it is for
- Small-phone fans. S25 measures 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm and weighs 162 grams, against 190 grams for S25+ and 218 for S25 Ultra.
- Bargain hunters who want the Ultra's processor. S25 runs the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy as S25 Ultra, with 12GB of RAM.
- Long-term owners. The seven-year promise covers both Android upgrades and security patches, counted from S25's global launch in January 2025.
- S24 owners looking for a cheap step up, with more memory and newer Wi-Fi in a slimmer body.
Who should skip it
- Photographers who want reach. There's no 5x telephoto, no 200MP sensor and no S Pen; S25 Ultra has all three and launched at $1,299.99.
- Anyone who'd use a bigger screen. S25+, $999.99 at launch, stretches to a 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a 4,900mAh battery and 45W charging (65% in about 30 minutes).
- Anyone paying near $799.99. That was the January 2025 launch price, and S25 is no longer Samsung's current compact Galaxy.
- Anyone who needs more than 256GB. S25 comes in 128GB or 256GB; S25+ goes to 512GB and S25 Ultra to 1TB.
What sets it apart
- S25 Ultra's chip, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, with 12GB of RAM where S24 had 8GB.
- The smallest S25: a 6.2-inch screen in a 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm body, against 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm for S25+.
- A 3x telephoto: 10MP at F2.4, beside a 50MP F1.8 main camera with OIS and a 12MP ultrawide.
- Thinner and lighter than S24, which measured 147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 where S24 had Wi-Fi 6E and 5.3.
- A frame that, Samsung says, uses recycled armor aluminum for the first time, at least 20% by weight, shared with S25+.
Caveats
- The slowest charging of the three: about 50% in 30 minutes with a 25W adapter, sold separately, while S25+ and S25 Ultra reach 65% on 45W.
- The screen is FHD+; S25+ and S25 Ultra have QHD+.
- Samsung gives no wireless charging wattage for S25, just the Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 name.
Key specs
In the same order on every phone page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.2-inch FHD+; 6.0 inches allowing for the rounded corners | Samsung US Newsroom S25 and S25+ specificationsS25+ is 6.7 inches. |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X; Vision booster; Adaptive color tone | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Display resolution | FHD+ | Samsung US NewsroomNo pixel count from Samsung. S25+ and S25 Ultra are QHD+. |
| Refresh rate | Super Smooth 120Hz (1–120Hz adaptive) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Dimensions | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (mmWave and Sub6 models) | Samsung US NewsroomS25+ measures 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm and S25 Ultra 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm. |
| Weight | 162 g (mmWave and Sub6 models) | Samsung US NewsroomS25+ is 190 g and S25 Ultra 218 g. |
| Build materials | Armor aluminum frame with at least 20% recycled aluminum by weight, a first for S25 and S25+; every external part includes at least one recycled material | Samsung US NewsroomS25 Ultra uses titanium and Gorilla Armor 2. |
| Colors | Navy, Icyblue, Mint, Silver Shadow; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold only at Samsung.com | Samsung US NewsroomNot every color is sold in every country or by every carrier. |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; dust-tight | Samsung US NewsroomA lab rating from Samsung; the protection isn't permanent. |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (same chip across the series) | Samsung US NewsroomS24 used Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and S26 Ultra uses 8 Elite Gen 5. |
| RAM | 12GB with both 128GB and 256GB | Samsung US NewsroomS24 had 8GB; options can differ by market. |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | Samsung US NewsroomS25+ comes in 256GB or 512GB; S25 Ultra adds 1TB. |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide F1.8 with OIS, 85°; 12MP ultra-wide F2.2, 120°; 10MP telephoto F2.4, 3x optical, 36° | Samsung US NewsroomS25+ has the same cameras. S25 Ultra has a 200MP F1.7 main camera and adds a 5x telephoto. |
| Zoom | 3x optical | Samsung US NewsroomNo 5x telephoto; that's on S25 Ultra. |
| Front camera | 12MP, F2.2, 80° field of view | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Video | 10-bit HDR recording by default | Samsung US NewsroomSamsung doesn't list resolutions or frame rates for S25. |
| Battery capacity | 4,000mAh typical; 3,880mAh rated (IEC 61960) | Samsung US NewsroomFor comparison: S25+ 4,900mAh (4,755 rated), S25 Ultra 5,000mAh. |
| Wired charging | Up to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 25W adapter and 3A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); listed as compatible with “Qi2.0 and AFCPD” | Samsung US NewsroomS25+ and S25 Ultra reach 65% with a 45W adapter. For S25 Ultra, Samsung prints “QC2.0 and AFCPD” instead. |
| Wireless charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare | Samsung US NewsroomSamsung gives no wattage. |
| Operating system | Android 15 with One UI 7 at launch | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Updates | Seven Android upgrades and seven years of security updates from global launch (Samsung footnote 22) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Cellular | 5G and LTE | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4 | Samsung US NewsroomS24 had Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. |
| Ports | USB-C (3A cable; 25W adapter sold separately) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| SIM | SIM tray (listed among S25's external parts); eSIM and dual-SIM details not published | Samsung US Newsroom |
| US launch price | From $799.99 with 128GB (US), announced 22 January 2025 | Samsung US Newsroom, 2025-01-22S25+ started at $999.99 and S25 Ultra at $1,299.99. |
| Price band | Previous-generation compact flagship (launched at $799.99) | Based on Samsung's 2025 launch price |
| Announced | 22 January 2025, at Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Availability | Pre-orders from 22 January 2025; on sale from 7 February 2025; no longer Samsung's current compact model by 19 September 2026 | Samsung US Newsroom, 2025-01-22 |
Samsung Galaxy S25 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| S Pen | No; among the S25 models, Samsung lists the S Pen for the Ultra only | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Recycled armor aluminum | S25 and S25+ are the first with recycled armor aluminum in the frame: at least 20% by weight (footnotes 19–20) | Samsung US Newsroom |
| S25 against S25+ | S25: 6.2-inch FHD+, 162 g, 7.2 mm, 4,000mAh, 25W (50% in 30 min), 128 or 256GB. S25+: 6.7-inch QHD+, 190 g, 7.3 mm, 4,900mAh, 45W (65% in 30 min), 256 or 512GB | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Seven years of updates | Seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security patches for the whole series (footnote 22) | Samsung US Newsroom |
Where S25 sits now
S25 was the entry point to Samsung’s 2025 flagships: $799.99, against $999.99 for S25+ and $1,299.99 for S25 Ultra. All three launched on 22 January 2025 with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, and S25 is the small one. By 19 September 2026 it was no longer Samsung’s current compact phone; that’s now Galaxy S26, and S26 Ultra has replaced S25 Ultra. So S25 makes sense only at a real discount.
S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra?
| Spec | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.2-inch FHD+ | 6.7-inch QHD+ | QHD+ |
| Size | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g | 190 g | 218 g |
| Main camera | 50MP, F1.8 | 50MP, F1.8 | 200MP, F1.7 |
| Telephoto | 3x | 3x | 3x and 5x |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,900mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W, 50% in 30 min | 45W, 65% in 30 min | 45W, 65% in 30 min |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB or 512GB | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Frame | Armor aluminum | Armor aluminum | Titanium |
| S Pen | No | No | Yes |
| US launch price | $799.99 | $999.99 | $1,299.99 |
The chip doesn’t change across the three, so the choice comes down to size, screen, camera reach and charging. S25+ is the one if you’d use a bigger QHD+ screen and faster charging but can live without the Ultra’s pen and zoom. S25 Ultra is for the S Pen and 5x zoom.
What changed from Galaxy S24
| Spec | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Size | 146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm | 147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm |
The footprint barely moved, but S25 is thinner and lighter, with more memory and newer wireless.
Cameras
The 50MP main camera (F1.8, with OIS) sits beside a 12MP ultrawide with a 120-degree view and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom at F2.4. For selfies there’s a 12MP F2.2 camera. S25+ has exactly the same set. Video records in 10-bit HDR by default, but Samsung doesn’t give resolutions or frame rates for S25. For a 5x lens or a 200MP sensor you need S25 Ultra.
Battery and charging
The 4,000mAh battery (3,880mAh rated) is the smallest of the three; S25+ has 4,900mAh and S25 Ultra 5,000mAh. With a 25W adapter, sold separately, and a 3A USB-C cable it reaches about 50% in 30 minutes, where the bigger two get to 65% on 45W. There’s Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare for topping up other devices, but Samsung gives no wireless wattage or video-playback hours for S25.
Screen and build
The 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen (6.0 inches allowing for the rounded corners) is FHD+, refreshes at 1 to 120Hz and has Vision booster and Adaptive color tone. Samsung doesn’t publish a pixel count or a peak brightness for S25.
Samsung says S25 and S25+ are the first to use recycled armor aluminum in the frame, at least 20% by weight, and every external part includes at least one recycled material. S25 Ultra has a titanium frame and Gorilla Armor 2 instead. Samsung rates it IP68, good for 30 minutes in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water. The colors are Navy, Icyblue, Mint and Silver Shadow, plus Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold from Samsung.com only.
Software and updates
S25 launched with Android 15 and One UI 7. The update pledge runs to seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security patches, counted from the global launch in January 2025, so even a secondhand S25 has years of updates left. For connections it has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Price
At launch S25 cost $799.99 with 128GB; pre-orders opened on 22 January 2025 and sales began on 7 February 2025. Now that it’s a previous-generation phone, the price depends on the retailer, the discount and whether it’s refurbished, so check what a new Galaxy S26 costs before you settle.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy S25 series at Unpacked 2025, with specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US — About Samsung (brand and intellectual property) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Galaxy S25 have the same chip as S25 Ultra?
Yes. Samsung uses Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy across the S25 series, so what you give up by going small is screen, cameras, battery, charging speed and build, not processing power.
Does Galaxy S25 have a 5x zoom?
No. Its telephoto is a 10MP camera with 3x optical zoom. The 5x telephoto and the 200MP main camera are on S25 Ultra.
Is there an S Pen for Galaxy S25?
No. Among the 2025 models, Samsung lists the S Pen only for S25 Ultra.
Is Galaxy S25 slow to charge?
Yes, next to its siblings. It reaches about 50% in 30 minutes with a 25W adapter, which isn't in the box, while S25+ and S25 Ultra get to 65% in the same time with 45W.
Is Galaxy S25 still getting updates?
Yes. Samsung promises seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security patches from the January 2025 global launch, so it's covered for years to come.
What does Galaxy S25 cost now?
Whatever retailers and refurbishers are asking. $799.99 was Samsung's US launch price for the 128GB model on 22 January 2025, and S25 is now a previous-generation phone.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy S25. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy S25 specs.