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Samsung
Galaxy S25+
- 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- 190 g
- 4900 mAh
- From $1,000
Available colors
Selected: Navy
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
190 g
Weight
158.4 mm
Height
75.8 mm
Width
7.3 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- January 22, 2025
- Released
- February 7, 2025
- Starting price
- $1,000
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 4900 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4755 mAh
- Wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging standard
- Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2; Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x Optical Zoom
- Front cameras
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Frame
- Armor Aluminum
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB‑C
- NFC
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
A brilliantly unremarkable large Samsung flagship that nails display, battery, and charging basics — the most balanced daily package in the S25 family for many buyers, with middle-child camera positioning as the main trade-off.
Category scores
Camera
7.5
Consistent daylight imaging and stable video shared with the S25, with Ultra telephoto and low-light advantages as clear gaps.
Battery and charging
9.0
Family-leading endurance for typical mixed use with six-plus hours screen-on time commonly reported; 45W charging praised.
Performance
8.5
Fast Elite-tier routine use and smooth One UI 7 at QHD+ 120Hz, with occasional warmth in long gaming sessions.
Handling and portability
6.5
Large 75.8 mm width requires two-handed use for most tasks, though lighter than Ultra for bottom-screen reach.
Build quality
8.0
Premium materials at moderate weight with flatter camera design; software bloat rather than hardware as recurring annoyance.
Value
8.0
Competitive feature set and positioning for the price tier.
Strengths
- Excellent QHD+ 120Hz display for daily media and work
- Strong all-day battery — best endurance story in the S25 family
- 45W wired charging feels appropriately flagship-fast
- Lighter than Ultra without sacrificing large-screen practicality
Weaknesses
- Same camera hardware as base S25 — no Ultra zoom or sensor leap
- Too large for one-handed and pocket-first users
- Incremental upgrade for satisfied Galaxy S24+ owners
- Middle-child positioning leaves spec-max buyers wanting Ultra features
Best for
- Buyers wanting large-screen flagship basics without Ultra bulk
- Upgraders from Galaxy S22+, S23+, or midrange phones
- Media-heavy and multitasking users who value display size
- Owners prioritizing battery and 45W charging over telephoto reach
Less suitable for
- Compact-phone users who should choose the base Galaxy S25
- Photography enthusiasts needing Ultra-level zoom and low light
- Galaxy S24+ owners seeking a must-upgrade generational leap
- Buyers who want S Pen or maximum Samsung camera hardware
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy S22+ or older Plus models
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Elite speed, sharper QHD+ display, improved battery, and 45W charging address multi-generation Plus pain points.
Current device: Galaxy S23+ generation
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Meaningful efficiency and display gains, strongest for owners wanting extended software support and refined One UI 7.
Current device: Midrange or budget Samsung (A series)
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: A coherent flagship leap in display, speed, charging, and camera consistency for users outgrowing midtier limits.
Current device: Galaxy S24+
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Owners satisfied with current battery and QHD+ display rarely describe a must-upgrade case.
Current device: Galaxy S25 Ultra
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Downgrades telephoto, S Pen, and prestige trim unless weight and pocket relief matter more than maximum camera reach.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
BalancedWeight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.
Reading and media
Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Galaxy S25+ earns respect by executing large-phone fundamentals exceptionally well rather than chasing spec-sheet headlines. Its strongest appeal is a sharp QHD+ display, family-leading battery endurance, and sensibly fast 45W charging in a package lighter and less cumbersome than the Ultra. The dominant trade-off is middle-child camera hardware shared with the base S25, leaving zoom and low-light enthusiasts looking upward. Shoppers upgrading from S22+ or midrange phones gain the clearest benefits; compact-size loyalists and satisfied S24+ owners should weigh whether the Plus's screen and battery gains outweigh its two-handed footprint.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- NavyIcy BlueTitanium Silver BlueMint
- RAM
- 12 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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