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Samsung Galaxy S25
Samsung Galaxy S25 is strongest when you care about compact Android buyers and AI features. At about $699, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if compact Android buyers matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if battery capacity is modest.
Score
8.8 / 10
Reference price
$699
Released
Feb 7, 2025
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 29, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 5 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want compact Android buyers and AI features.
- Skip it if foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for compact Android buyers
- Software support window is easier to plan around
- Reference US pricing around $699 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Foldables and ultra-thin designs introduce durability trade-offs
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Storage and RAM configs get expensive once you leave the base model
Key specs
- Display
- 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- FHD+ class Needs confirmation
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited
- Memory
- 12GB Needs confirmation
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- Usually no microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Camera
8.8
Battery
8
Display
9
Performance
9.4
Software Support
9.4
Value
8.4
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
- Samsung US Galaxy S25 features and highlights · Samsung · accessed Jul 29, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Display, Chipset, Main Camera, Battery, Weight
Editorial specification note
Selected fields are matched to the cited Samsung US product page as of 2026-07-29; unbadged fields remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Editorial price note
Samsung US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · 5 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Display
- Display
- 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited
- Panel Type
- AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- FHD+ class Needs confirmation
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz Source cited |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | AMOLED/OLED Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | FHD+ class Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited
- Memory
- 12GB Needs confirmation
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Source cited |
|---|---|
| Memory | 12GB Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- Usually no microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | Usually no microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 50MP wide + 12MP ultra wide + 10MP telephoto Source cited
- Ultra Wide
- Ultra wide supported Needs confirmation
- Telephoto / Zoom
- Telephoto / zoom supported Needs confirmation
- Front Camera
- High-resolution front camera Needs confirmation
- Video Capture
- 1080p / 4K class video Needs confirmation
| Main Camera | 50MP wide + 12MP ultra wide + 10MP telephoto Source cited |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | Ultra wide supported Needs confirmation |
| Telephoto / Zoom | Telephoto / zoom supported Needs confirmation |
| Front Camera | High-resolution front camera Needs confirmation |
| Video Capture | 1080p / 4K class video Needs confirmation |
Battery
- Battery
- 4000mAh Source cited
- Wired Charging
- 25W wired, wireless charging Needs confirmation
- Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging on many trims Needs confirmation
| Battery | 4000mAh Source cited |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | 25W wired, wireless charging Needs confirmation |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless charging on many trims Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- 162g Source cited
- Dimensions
- Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation
- Build
- Glass and metal/plastic Galaxy build Needs confirmation
| Weight | 162g Source cited |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Modern slab smartphone dimensions Needs confirmation |
| Build | Glass and metal/plastic Galaxy build Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IP67/IP68 on many models Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | IP67/IP68 on many models Needs confirmation |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- Android with One UI Needs confirmation
- Update Policy
- Leading multi-year Android support Needs confirmation
| Operating System | Android with One UI Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | Leading multi-year Android support Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, NFC Needs confirmation
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, NFC Needs confirmation |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Fingerprint and face unlock Needs confirmation
| Biometrics | Fingerprint and face unlock Needs confirmation |
|---|