Samsung saw the success of the S24 series and decided there was no need to tinker with a winning formula.
I have come to terms with it, there won’t be any drastic upgrades or improvements from the biggest smartphone manufacturers any more.
As a result, I now like these iterative updates we are getting. There are always smaller brands that are trying to push the envelope if the big guns feel too stale.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series brings updates that don’t look impressive on paper. The only meaningful upgrade is to the processor. Which is not that exciting because it’s not like the S24 was a slouch.
Very few will actually benefit from the beefier processor in day to day use. However, that’s assuming people would be upgrading from the S24.
In reality, most people who upgrade to the S25 will be coming from the S22 or something. These users will be blown away by the new devices.
My phone is in its third year and it hasn’t slowed down or given me any reason to upgrade. I am tempted to but I really don’t need to. I probably could use it without fuss for three more years.
Many of you are in the same boat. Which means when you eventually upgrade, you will enjoy these newer devices, even if you don’t care about all the AI stuff they are packed with.
Here’s what the S25 series devices are packing.
Galaxy S25
• Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 2600 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
• Processor: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, delivering a 40% speed increase and enhanced neural processing capabilities.
• Memory and Storage: Equipped with 12GB of RAM, with storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
• Cameras: Triple rear camera setup featuring a 50MP wide sensor, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. The front-facing camera is 12MP.
• Battery: 4,000 mAh battery supporting 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
• Software: Runs on One UI 7 based on Android 15, with a promise of 7 years of OS and security updates.
What’s New:
• Introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, offering significant performance and AI enhancements.
• Increased RAM to 12GB across all models.
What Remains Unchanged:
• Camera hardware remains similar to the S24 series, with improvements focused on software enhancements.
• Battery capacity and charging speeds are consistent with the previous generation.
Galaxy S25+
• Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 3120×1440 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 2600 nits. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
• Memory and Storage: 12GB of RAM with storage options of 256GB and 512GB.
• Cameras: Same triple rear camera setup as the S25: 50MP wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide sensors. 12MP front camera.
• Battery: 4,900 mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
• Software: One UI 7 on Android 15, with 7 years of updates.
What’s New:
• Adoption of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
• Standardization of 12GB RAM.
What Remains Unchanged:
• Camera hardware and battery capacity are similar to the S24 series.
Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 3120×1440 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 2600 nits. Features Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protection.
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
• Memory and Storage: 12GB of RAM with storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
• Cameras: Quad rear camera system comprising a 200MP wide sensor, a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens, a 10MP 3x telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. 12MP front camera.
• Battery: 5,000 mAh battery supporting 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
• Software: One UI 7 on Android 15, with 7 years of updates.
What’s New:
• Design refinement with more rounded corners and a lighter build.
• Upgraded 50MP ultrawide camera sensor.
What Remains Unchanged:
• Primary 200MP sensor and battery specifications are consistent with the S24 Ultra.
