Samsung Galaxy S25+ Review: A Powerful Yet Familiar Flagship

Samsung is back with another flagship contender, the Galaxy S25+. While it retains much of what made the S24+ a great device, a few subtle upgrades promise to enhance the experience. Let’s dive into what makes the S25+ stand out—and where it could have done better.

Refined Design with Premium Durability
The Galaxy S25+ keeps its sophisticated glass and aluminum build, offering a sleek, premium feel. With Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, and an Armor Aluminum 2 frame, durability is solid, though we expected further enhancements this year. The IP68 rating remains, ensuring dust and water resistance for up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Stunning Display with High Brightness
Samsung continues to lead the display game with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen. The 1440p resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and HDR10+ support make for a stunning visual experience. With a peak brightness of 2600 nits, outdoor visibility is excellent, even under direct sunlight. The always-on display feature adds to the convenience.

Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25+ packs the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, delivering top-tier performance. The octa-core processor features two high-performance cores clocked at 4.47 GHz, promising blazing-fast speeds for gaming and multitasking. The Adreno 830 GPU ensures smooth graphics performance, making it one of the most powerful smartphones on the market.

Camera System: Still Great, But No Major Upgrades
Samsung sticks with the tried-and-true camera setup from the S24+, featuring:

50MP main sensor with dual pixel PDAF and OIS

10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom

12MP ultrawide lens with Super Steady video

12MP front camera with dual pixel autofocus

While the cameras perform well, an upgrade to the ultrawide sensor would have been appreciated. However, the phone supports 8K video recording, HDR10+, and improved night photography.

Battery Life & Charging: Small but Meaningful Upgrades
The 4,900mAh battery remains unchanged, but Samsung has refined charging features. Wired charging stays at 45W, while wireless charging is now Qi2.1-ready, enhancing compatibility with future accessories. Reverse wireless charging remains at 4.5W, making it convenient for topping up accessories like Galaxy Buds.

Software & AI Enhancements
Running on Android 15 with One UI 7, the S25+ introduces several AI-powered features for an improved user experience. Samsung promises seven major Android upgrades, ensuring long-term software support. Features like Circle to Search, Samsung DeX, and UWB support add versatility.

What’s in the Box?
Samsung continues its eco-friendly packaging approach. The Galaxy S25+ ships in a minimalist black box, containing only a USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool—no charger included.

Final Verdict: A Balanced Flagship with a Few Missed Opportunities
The Galaxy S25+ is a well-rounded flagship, offering a powerful chipset, a gorgeous display, and long-term software support. However, we expected improvements in camera hardware and durability. If you’re coming from an S24+, the upgrade might not feel significant, but for those with older models, the S25+ is an excellent choice.