Samsung Galaxy S25
91/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $799
Third-party reference ↗Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Samsung Galaxy S25+
92/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $999
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Samsung Galaxy S25 for
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Compact 6.2″ form factor with flagship specs
- 7 years of Android OS upgrades
Tradeoff: Charging stuck at 25 W wired
Consider Samsung Galaxy S25+ for
- Sharp 6.7″ QHD+ AMOLED at 120 Hz
- 45 W super fast wired charging
- 4900 mAh battery for all-day use
Tradeoff: Same camera hardware as base S25
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
Samsung Galaxy S25+
leads on battery (89 vs 84)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S25+
leads on display (95 vs 92)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak | 6.7″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 120 Hz, 2600 nits peak |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 | 256 / 512 GB UFS 4.0 |
| Rear camera | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW | 50 MP wide + 10 MP 3× tele + 12 MP UW |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | ↑ 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless | 45 W wired, 15 W Qi2 wireless, 4.5 W reverse |
| Weight | ↑ 162 g | 190 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| OS | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
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Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 96 / 96
- gpu
- 96 / 96
- camera
- 89 / 89
- battery
- 84 / 89
- display
- 92 / 95
- design
- 92 / 92
Samsung Galaxy S25
Prices & availability
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Samsung Galaxy S25+
Prices & availability
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.