It’s that time of the year again—Samsung has unveiled its latest Galaxy S series! The Galaxy S25 lineup brings enhanced power and smarter software, though hardware upgrades remain minimal. Over the past two generations, Samsung has focused on refining the software experience and advancing AI capabilities rather than making drastic hardware changes.
This strategic shift is evident in the camera system as well. Samsung is leveraging the improved ISP (Image Signal Processor) of the Snapdragon 8 Elite to enhance image processing, particularly for video recording. However, these improvements apply to all models except the Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra gets the most notable camera upgrade—a new 50MP ultrawide sensor capable of recording in 8K with enhanced image quality. Beyond this, the rest of the camera setup remains unchanged across the lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Key Specs
- Design & Build: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm, 218g; Glass front and back (Gorilla Glass Armor 2), titanium frame, IP68 water/dust resistance, integrated S Pen.
- Display: 6.9” Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, peak brightness of 2600 nits, 1440×3088 resolution.
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) – Octa-core CPU with Adreno 830 GPU.
- Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM with options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage.
- Software: Android 15 with One UI 7.0.
- Cameras:
- Main: 200MP (f/1.7, OIS, Laser AF).
- Telephoto (5x Zoom): 50MP (f/3.4, OIS).
- Telephoto (3x Zoom): 10MP (f/2.4, OIS).
- Ultrawide: 50MP (f/1.9, Super Steady video, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh, 45W wired fast charging (65% in 30 minutes), 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Other Features: Under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX & Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is now slimmer and lighter, with thinner bezels and a slightly larger 6.9-inch display without increasing the overall footprint.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Overview
The Galaxy S25+ sees more subtle refinements but benefits from the complete switch to Snapdragon chips, eliminating Exynos variants.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Key Specs
- Design & Build: 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm, 190g; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front & back), aluminum frame, IP68 water resistance.
- Display: 6.7” Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 1440×3088 resolution, 2600 nits peak brightness.
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.
- Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB storage.
- Cameras:
- Main: 50MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Telephoto (3x Zoom): 10MP (f/2.4, OIS).
- Ultrawide: 12MP (f/2.2, 120° FoV, Super Steady video).
- Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Battery & Charging: 4900mAh, 45W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse charging.
- Other Features: Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX & Wireless DeX.
A key upgrade for the S25 and S25+ is the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which delivers significant performance and efficiency improvements over its predecessor. This marks one of the biggest generational leaps in processing power in years.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Overview
The standard Galaxy S25 is the most compact and lightweight model but still packs a punch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Key Specs
- Design & Build: 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm, 162g; Gorilla Glass Victus 2, aluminum frame, IP68 water resistance.
- Display: 6.2” LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1080×2340 resolution.
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.
- Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.
- Cameras:
- Main: 50MP (f/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Telephoto (3x Zoom): 10MP (f/2.4, OIS).
- Ultrawide: 12MP (f/2.2, 120° FoV, Super Steady video).
- Front Camera: 12MP (f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF).
- Battery & Charging: 4000mAh, 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Other Features: Under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Samsung DeX & Wireless DeX.
Software & AI Enhancements
Samsung is emphasizing AI-powered software upgrades in One UI 7.0, built on Android 15. The new AI assistant promises greater personalization and actionable responses, making everyday tasks easier.
Beyond AI, Samsung has refined the overall user experience, introducing smarter UI tweaks and optimizations that improve usability.
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 series may not offer major hardware changes, but its powerful AI-driven software, camera optimizations, and Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset make it a strong contender in the flagship space.
Would you upgrade to the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25+, or S25? Let us know what you think!
