Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited Galaxy S25 Series globally including India today.
Design:
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ share a similar design, with their main distinction being their size. The standard model features a noticeably smaller display compared to the S25+. On the other hand, the Galaxy S25 Ultra stands out with its unique corner curvature.
Additionally, the Ultra model includes a different camera setup, resulting in more prominent protrusions on the back compared to its counterparts. All three devices feature flat displays, backplates, and frames, though the frames taper slightly towards the edges for a smoother feel.
A closer side view of the phones reveals a redesign of the camera modules. The top section of the module is now wider than the bottom, a change that could potentially make it easier for dust to accumulate.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ are depicted in Iceblue, Mint, Navy, and Silver Shadow colours here. The Samsung Galaxy S25 will have dimensions of 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2mm and a weight of 162 grams. In comparison, the Galaxy S25+ will be slightly larger, measuring 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm and weighing 190 grams. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will have dimensions of 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm and a weight of 218 grams.
Samsung Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25+:
The Galaxy S25+ will come with the upgraded 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ panel. The Galaxy S25 will sport a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED FHD+ display. Both the devices will still support 48Hz-120Hz adaptive refresh rate support along with HDR10+ & the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on top. Armor Aluminum 2.0 frames are used on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. Both of them come with HDR10+, Always On, Eye Comfort Shield, and Vision Booster.
Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC powers the Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25+. It comes with 12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB storage.
The cooling system for this advanced chip is enhanced with a vapour chamber that is 15% larger than the one in the Galaxy S24. Enhanced features such as the ProVisual Engine, Spatial-Temporal Filter, and Double Analysis Noise Removal deliver sharper details, an expanded dynamic range, more vibrant colours, and reduced noise.
Nightography has been upgraded to produce clearer, more detailed images and videos in low-light situations. The devices now automatically capture 10-bit HDR videos and can shoot in log format, which offers more muted colours for professional post-production colour correction directly in the Gallery app.
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ will feature a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and dual-pixel technology. They also come with a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with 2x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and OIS. Both the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ have a 12MP (f/2.2) selfie shooter.
The Galaxy S25+ packs 4900 mAh whereas the Galaxy S25 with 4000 mAh battery with 45W fast wired charging support. It also gets 25W wireless fast charge and 10W reverse wireless charging support. Both the devices run on Android 15 OS with OneUI 7.0 on top.
The Galaxy S25 series comes with standard connectivity options like Dual SIM with Dual 4G LTE, VoLTE, 5G, Wifi 7, NFC, UWB, USB Type-C port, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.3, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner support. The Galaxy S25 & Galaxy S25+ will also have support for water and dust resistance as it has an IP68 rating.
In addition, both models will be equipped with improved cooling (probably to handle AI capabilities more effectively).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra:
The Galaxy S25 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch WQHD Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO 2.0 flat display. The device also comes with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 on top. The new Galaxy S25 Ultra will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC coupled with lower 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB/1TB storage.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with a 200MP main sensor coupled with OIS & 2x optical zoom. There is a 50MP f/2.2 aperture ultra-wide sensor with 3x optical zoom and dual Pixel AF along with a 50MP & 10MP telephoto lens, OIS, 5x & 3x optical zoom.
There is a 12MP selfie shooter with an f/2.2 aperture. It comes with S-pen support and packs a 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charge & 10W reverse wireless charge. It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7 on top.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with standard connectivity options like Dual SIM with Dual 4G LTE, VoLTE, 5G, UWB, Wifi 7, NFC, USB Type-C port, A-GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.4, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner support. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will also have support for water and dust resistance as it has an IP68 rating.
Galaxy AI Features:
The Now Bar adapts to show pertinent information based on the time of day. In the morning, it presents the weather forecast, your sleep statistics, and your Energy Score. As you prepare to commute, it recommends activating Google Maps for navigation and prompts you to play your commute music playlist. In the evening, it displays the number of steps you’ve taken and showcases the day’s captured images as memories.
The integrated video editor includes an Audio Eraser tool, allowing users to eliminate background noises such as wind from their videos.
Furthermore, Samsung has expanded language support for features like Call Assist and Live Translate. The Galaxy S25 series now boasts enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities that process data directly on the device.
Pricing:
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is available in colours such as Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, and Titanium Gray. It offers configurations of 12/256GB, 12/512GB, and 12GB/1TB. The pricing tiers are set at £1,249, £1,349, and £1,549 respectively. As a special promotion for pre-orders, Samsung is offering an upgrade: doubling the base storage to 512GB without any additional charge.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ will soon be available for pre-order. The Galaxy S25 is priced at £800 for the 256GB model and £860 for the 512GB model, while the Galaxy S25+ will cost £1,000 for the 256GB version and £1,100 for the 512GB version. At launch, both models will be offered in Navy, Silver Shadow, Icy Blue, and Mint colours from all retailers. Additionally, Samsung.com will exclusively carry three more colours: Blue Black, Coral Red, and Pink Gold.
Sadly, Samsung has not yet revealed the Indian pricing details.
