Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (12GB + 512GB) review. Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartphones and if it's worth buying.
Overall score
What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score components:
90.0%
Technical Score
10.0%
User score
Technical Score
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
User score
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.
#4 in Best Samsung Phones
#38 in Best Android Smartphones
#41 in Best Smartphones
#41 in Best NFC Smartphones
#41 in Best AI Smartphones
#41 in Best 5G Smartphones
#101 in Best Camera Smartphones
#1062 in Best Battery Life Smartphones
#1124 in Best Value Smartphones
What it is: An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters: When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score components:
25.0%
Performance & Hardware
18.0%
Camera
15.0%
Display
15.0%
Battery
10.0%
Software
10.0%
Connectivity
4.0%
Audio
3.0%
Design
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters: When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score components:
70.0%
User reviews
30.0%
Popularity
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 components:
60.0%
Overall score
40.0%
Price
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TechRadar reviews the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a balanced option with strong performance, impressive battery life that exceeds the Ultra model, and a stunning 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. However, the review notes drawbacks including its iterative camera hardware, which uses technology similar to the S23, and underwhelming, barely noticeable AI features. The phone's design is...Read more
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In a review on Thurrott.com, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is described as the "sweet spot" of the lineup, featuring a refined design, exceptional build quality, and a customizable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Pros include strong performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, an intuitive camera system with impressive automatic processing, industry-leading seven years of updates, and...Read more
Tom's Guide characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as struggling to justify its $999 price despite a thinner design and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset providing "juggernaut" performance. While its 6.7-inch QHD+ display is sharp, it measured dimmer than its predecessor, and its camera system, identical to the cheaper base S25 with a 50MP main sensor and 10MP...Read more
Wired's review finds the Samsung Galaxy S25 series offers refinement rather than revolution, highlighted by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for improved performance and heat dissipation, despite minimal hardware changes and unchanged physical designs. The integration of Galaxy AI via One UI 7, including features like Drawing Assistant and enhanced photo editing, is noted as a...Read more
In a review for ZDNET, Editor-in-Chief Kerry Wan identifies the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as his preferred model, balancing premium features with a lower price point compared to the Ultra. The S25 Plus offers significant hardware parity with the Ultra, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12GB of RAM, 45W fast charging, and a QHD+ display with ProScaler. Despite these strengths, the...Read more
CNN Underscored describes the Samsung Galaxy S25+ as a reliable smartphone that delivers "lightning-fast" performance and a "stunning" 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display, positioning it as one of the best available Android devices for most users by offering a significant portion of the Ultra's experience at a lower cost. Pros include exceptional battery life with a 4,900mAh capacity that...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a refined, compact flagship featuring a 6.2-inch 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and 12GB of RAM, emphasizing improved performance and comfort over drastic hardware changes. Key advantages include significantly boosted processing power, a more ergonomic design, and seven years of guaranteed software updates. However, the device is criticized...Read more
The Allround-PC review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a high-end, polished smartphone that functions exceptionally well but lacks a significant "wow factor" or major innovation over its predecessor. While featuring a standout 6.7-inch QHD+ display with 2,600 nits peak brightness and top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the device is criticized for being an...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is positioned as a balanced, high-performance flagship featuring a refined 7.3mm slim design, a 6.7-inch QHD+ OLED display, and the efficient Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Key advantages include exceptional battery life—outlasting the Ultra in some tests—high peak screen brightness, and seven years of software support alongside practical Galaxy AI tools....Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a refined, compact flagship featuring a 6.2-inch 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and 12GB of RAM, emphasizing improved performance and comfort over drastic hardware changes. Key advantages include significantly boosted processing power, a more ergonomic design, and seven years of guaranteed software updates. However, the device is criticized...Read more
The Allround-PC review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a high-end, polished smartphone that functions exceptionally well but lacks a significant "wow factor" or major innovation over its predecessor. While featuring a standout 6.7-inch QHD+ display with 2,600 nits peak brightness and top-tier performance from the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the device is criticized for being an...Read more
The Numerama review presents the Samsung Galaxy S25 as a refined, highly compact flagship, weighing only 162g and featuring a bright 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM, the device delivers high performance and smooth One UI 7 software, though it retains a 4,000 mAh battery that may struggle with heavy usage. Despite its premium...Read more
According to the 01net review, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a highly capable flagship praised for its excellent ergonomics—being thin, light, and comfortable to handle—and its bright 6.7-inch QHD+ display. The device delivers top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, though after five months, it suffers from a lack of significant hardware evolution. The review highlights...Read more
Frandroid describes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a highly polished, "no-risk" flagship that focuses on refining the user experience, featuring a balanced, comfortable 6.7-inch design and a bright 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED display. The adoption of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor ensures a consistently fluid, lag-free experience, while long-term value is supported by seven years of...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series offers a refined, iterative update focused on solid design, featuring flatter sides for the S25/S25+ and improved ergonomics with curved edges on the S25 Ultra, all while becoming slimmer and lighter. A key pro is the performance boost from the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 12GB RAM across all models, complemented by a 2,600-nit display and new AI...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, featuring a refined 7.3mm, 190g design and a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with over 2,300 nits brightness, earns a 5-star rating for its high-performance, comfortable form factor. Driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the device delivers exceptional endurance, lasting 25 hours and 40 minutes in testing, alongside 7 years of software support. Despite these...Read more
The Numerama review presents the Samsung Galaxy S25 as a refined, highly compact flagship, weighing only 162g and featuring a bright 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM, the device delivers high performance and smooth One UI 7 software, though it retains a 4,000 mAh battery that may struggle with heavy usage. Despite its premium...Read more
According to the 01net review, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a highly capable flagship praised for its excellent ergonomics—being thin, light, and comfortable to handle—and its bright 6.7-inch QHD+ display. The device delivers top-tier performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, though after five months, it suffers from a lack of significant hardware evolution. The review highlights...Read more
The Xataka review defines the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by a "continuity is the right decision" approach, focusing on refined AI integration and a 6.7-inch, 2,600-nit peak brightness AMOLED display. Pros include the elite-level performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, making AI features highly useful, alongside a premium design and 7 years of software updates. Cons are centered on...Read more
The Andro4all review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 as a conservative, iterative update focusing on refinement, featuring a more compact design and the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Key pros include improved battery efficiency and extensive Galaxy AI features, such as Audio Eraser and AI Select. Conversely, the review highlights stagnant camera hardware and...Read more
The Xataka review defines the Samsung Galaxy S25+ by a "continuity is the right decision" approach, focusing on refined AI integration and a 6.7-inch, 2,600-nit peak brightness AMOLED display. Pros include the elite-level performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, making AI features highly useful, alongside a premium design and 7 years of software updates. Cons are centered on...Read more
The Andro4all review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 as a conservative, iterative update focusing on refinement, featuring a more compact design and the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Key pros include improved battery efficiency and extensive Galaxy AI features, such as Audio Eraser and AI Select. Conversely, the review highlights stagnant camera hardware and...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, as reviewed by SmartWorld, is characterized as an excellent yet iterative flagship, offering top-tier performance via the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB of RAM, and a refined, lightweight design. Key strengths include exceptional battery life from the 4,900 mAh unit—often surpassing the Ultra model—fast 45W charging, a vibrant 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi’s review describes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a balanced, refined option with improved, thinner (7.3mm) and lighter (190g) dimensions compared to its predecessor. However, a notable ergonomic drawback is that its size makes one-handed use uncomfortable, and it lacks the premium titanium build or S Pen of the Ultra model. Performance is a major highlight, driven...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, as reviewed by SmartWorld, is characterized as an excellent yet iterative flagship, offering top-tier performance via the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB of RAM, and a refined, lightweight design. Key strengths include exceptional battery life from the 4,900 mAh unit—often surpassing the Ultra model—fast 45W charging, a vibrant 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED...Read more
Andrea Galeazzi’s review describes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a balanced, refined option with improved, thinner (7.3mm) and lighter (190g) dimensions compared to its predecessor. However, a notable ergonomic drawback is that its size makes one-handed use uncomfortable, and it lacks the premium titanium build or S Pen of the Ultra model. Performance is a major highlight, driven...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is highlighted as an exceptionally fast Android device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and featuring a refined design with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. Running One UI 7, it introduces "Now Brief" for personalized, on-lockscreen updates and is supported by 12 GB of RAM and seven years of security updates. While delivering top-tier performance,...Read more
The Androidworld.nl review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a highly polished, albeit iterative, update that closely mirrors its predecessor. While highlighting a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a vibrant 6.7-inch QHD OLED display, and a seven-year update guarantee as key pros, the review finds little new to justify the high price for current users. Cons include...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is characterized as a "good but boring" flagship that excels as one of the few remaining high-end compact Android phones, featuring a refined, lightweight design and a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. Performance is a major highlight, driven by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB of RAM. However, the device lacks hardware innovation, with a design and camera...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series offers refined hardware featuring the high-performance Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, yet the review characterizes the devices as lacking groundbreaking innovation. The S25 Ultra is praised for its improved ergonomics and superior anti-reflective screen, though it is criticized for throttling under heavy load and having a less functional S Pen. While the S25...Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a refined, iterative flagship featuring a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2600 nits brightness and the Snapdragon 8 Elite "for Galaxy" processor, offering top-tier performance. Pros include exceptional processing speed, excellent battery life from the 4900mAh cell, and a thinner, lighter design, coupled with seven years of software support....Read more
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is highlighted as an exceptionally fast Android device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and featuring a refined design with a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display. Running One UI 7, it introduces "Now Brief" for personalized, on-lockscreen updates and is supported by 12 GB of RAM and seven years of security updates. While delivering top-tier performance,...Read more
The Androidworld.nl review characterizes the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus as a highly polished, albeit iterative, update that closely mirrors its predecessor. While highlighting a top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a vibrant 6.7-inch QHD OLED display, and a seven-year update guarantee as key pros, the review finds little new to justify the high price for current users. Cons include...Read more
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