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Samsung Galaxy S25+ review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£740RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 71 expert and video reviews and 9 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy S25+
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

35%

8.1

Technical score

30%

8.2

List score

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

10

Sentiment score

★Better than 96% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

▲Better than 70%
8.1

Technical score

Technical score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

25%

8.0

Performance

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.7

Battery

10%

8.9

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

8.6

Design

▲Better than 89%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 82% of models

80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

9.1

Popularity

Grades by review (71)
26 reviews: 18 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 45 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 82%
8.2

List score

List score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (9)
List score: in 9 of 228 lists (4%)
★Better than 96%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
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What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy S25+

Based on 26 · 48

Reviewers praise fast performance, good battery life and a comfortable size, but say charging is slow and upgrades over last year are minimal.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25+

Technical score
Technical score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

25%

8.0

Performance

18%

8.7

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.7

Battery

10%

8.9

Software

10%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

5.9

Audio

3%

8.6

Design

8.1
Reviews score
8.4
List score
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

6.6

Price

7.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.47 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.47 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 97.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
7 years
This smartphone promises 7 years of software updates, which is longer than 65% of smartphones and equal to 33.9% of smartphones.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
yes
Samsung Galaxy S25+ has eSIM support. 80.2% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
6.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 51.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
513 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 513 ppi which is higher than that of 94.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
158.4 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.4 mm which is shorter than 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
75.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.8 mm which is narrower than 53.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.3 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.3 mm which is thinner than 94% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 86.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.47 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.1% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 29.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (513 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    513 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 15.1% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 82% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    9.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (71)
    26 reviews: 18 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 45 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.4 vs 7.3
  • 28.2% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.8
  • 6.5% higher list score
    List score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (9)
    List score: in 9 of 228 lists (4%)
    8.2 vs 7.7
  • 2.7% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy S25+ has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.87 vs 7.7).
    7.87 vs 7.66
  • 50% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 86.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.47 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.
    3 vs 2
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 31.9% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.7% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3.2 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3.2 vs 2
  • Supports eSIM
    Samsung Galaxy S25+ supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.7% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 29.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (513 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    513 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.1% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.4% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.3 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 5.2 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.4 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 2.85x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy S25+ is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • 10% slower reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (4.5 W vs 5 W). The average smartphone speed is 5 W.
    4.5 W vs 5 W
  • 2.85x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy S25+ is more expensive than the average smartphone (£740 vs £260).
    £740 vs £260
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 25% slower wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 20 W). The average smartphone wireless charging speed is 20 W.
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 10% slower reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (4.5 W vs 5 W). The average smartphone speed is 5 W.
    4.5 W vs 5 W
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Vibrant and extremely bright 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 2600 nits peak brightness
  • Blazing-fast performance powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and 12GB of RAM
  • Exceptional battery life that often outlasts the S25 Ultra in real-world endurance tests
  • Thinner and lighter design (approx. 190g) makes it more comfortable to hold than previous models
  • Industry-leading software commitment with seven years of OS and security updates
  • Practical Galaxy AI features like AI Select, Audio Eraser, and improved real-time translation
  • Consistent and reliable camera quality for everyday photography and 8K video recording

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Highly iterative design and hardware specs that offer few major changes over the S24 Plus
  • Charging speed (45W) still lags significantly behind competitors like OnePlus
  • No major hardware upgrades to the camera sensors compared to the previous generation
  • Lacks the superior anti-reflective 'Gorilla Armor' glass found on the S25 Ultra
  • Pre-installed bloatware continues to be a point of frustration for many users
  • Missing specialized features like the S Pen or advanced periscope zoom found on the Ultra model
  • Ultra-wide camera lacks autofocus, limiting its versatility for macro or close-up shots

Verdict

The 513 ppi screen is the first thing you notice on the Samsung Galaxy S25+, with text and photos that look crisp. A 4.47 GHz processor on a 3 nm chip keeps apps and games quick, and 12 GB of RAM keeps many apps open at once. The 3 x optical zoom gets closer to distant subjects, and three microphones help voice and video sound clear. Wireless charging at 15 W is easy to use. The trade-off is reverse charging, which runs at only 4.5 W, so topping up a device on its back takes a while. eSIM support lets you add a plan without a card. It suits a buyer who wants a very sharp screen, strong performance and good zoom, and who does not expect much from reverse charging.

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