Samsung
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S25
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $800 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm | 70.5 mm × 146.9 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 162 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | PD | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | 3880 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Armor Aluminum |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Starting price | — | $800 |
| Display size | 6.2-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm | 70.5 mm × 146.9 mm × 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 162 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charging standard | PD | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare |
| Typical capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | 3880 mAh | 3880 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB‑C |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Armor Aluminum |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S25
5 g lighter · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S25
0.4 mm thinner · minor difference
Height
Very similar height
Width
Very similar width
Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S24
Strengths
- Compact, one-handed-friendly size that still feels modern in 2026
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance that has not aged noticeably
- Seven-year OS and security update commitment through 2031
Compromises
- 4,000mAh battery was modest at launch and shows its age most clearly
- Camera hardware unchanged since the Galaxy S23 generation
- Shutter lag and low-light softness remain unresolved
Galaxy S25
Strengths
- Compact size with excellent one-handed handling
- Light 162 g weight and pocket-friendly footprint
- Smooth 120Hz display and fast Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
Compromises
- 25W charging feels slow for flagship pricing
- 4,000 mAh battery tight on heavy-use days
- Camera hardware largely unchanged from S24