Samsung Galaxy S25 release date, price, and features
Samsung Galaxy S25 | Image by Samsung
What's changed vs Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus:
- Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, no regional spilt
- Base Galaxy S25 gets 12 GB of RAM
- 40% larger vapor chamber for handling demanding AI processing
- Wi-Fi 7 support
- Slimmer and lighter build, the Galaxy S25 drops to a 7.5 mm thickness, the S25 Plus measures 7.35 mm thick
- 15% reduction in bezel width
- One UI 7 based on Android 15 out of the box
Release timeframe:
- The Galaxy S25 lineup was announced on January 22, 2025.
Price:
- The prices didn't go up in 2025: the base Galaxy S25 started at $799, while its bigger sibling, the Galaxy S25 Plus, started at $999 at launch.
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Galaxy S25 release date
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S25 lineup on January 22, 2025. On February 7, 2025, the phones became available for purchase in stores.
| Device lineup | Announcement | Market release |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 | January 22, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
| Galaxy S24 | January 17, 2024 | January 31, 2024 |
| Galaxy S23 | February 1, 2023 | February 17, 2023 |
Galaxy S25 price and deals
The Galaxy S25 models stick to the same pricing as last year, with the Galaxy S25 kicking off at $799 and the Galaxy S25 Plus starting at $999.
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 Plus | $999 (256 GB), $1119 (512GB) |
| Galaxy S25 | $799 (128 GB), $859 (256GB) |
| Galaxy S24 Plus | $999 (256 GB), $1119 (512GB) |
| Galaxy S24 | $799 (128 GB), $859 (256GB) |
| Galaxy S23 Plus | $999 (256 GB), $1119 (512GB) |
| Galaxy S23 | $799 (128 GB), $859 (256GB) |
Since the newer Galaxy S26 series is out, the market for the Galaxy S25 has entirely changed. Carriers and retailers are shifting into clearance mode for the S25, meaning you can get better flat discounts without dealing with strict trade-in rules.
- Samsung: Samsung and major retailers (like Best Buy) have replaced small launch discounts with direct price cuts. Instead of just an $80 discount, you can routinely find the unlocked Galaxy S25 for $100 to $200 off its original retail price without needing any trade-in at all.
- Verizon: Premium trade-in deals (up to $1,100 off) have moved over to the newer S26 line, but Verizon still offers excellent installment plans for the Galaxy S25. You can get a base S25 for roughly $22.22 a month over 36 months with 0% APR. Verizon also frequently runs "no trade-in required" promotions for new lines on their Unlimited plans, which can drastically lower that monthly payment or even make the device entirely free depending on current regional inventory.
- T-Mobile: T-Mobile has moved away from requiring its most expensive premium tier plans (like Go5G Next) just to get a base model phone. Instead, the carrier frequently bundles previous-generation stock. T-Mobile regularly runs promotions where you can get the standard Galaxy S25 completely free over 24 monthly bill credits when adding a line on more affordable tiers, like T-Mobile's Essentials plan, with no trade-in required.
- AT&T: AT&T remains the most consistent with its installment structures. Instead of forcing you to find a trade-in worth a specific dollar amount, AT&T heavily subsidizes the Galaxy S25 directly through their 36-month installment agreements. On a qualifying Unlimited plan, you can skip the trade-in entirely and pick up the phone for roughly $10.00 to $10.99 a month.
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Galaxy S25 camera
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus keep the same rear camera setups as the previous models. We are looking at a combination of a wide camera, an ultra-wide and a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus camera setup:
- 50 MP main camera
- 12 MP ultra-wide
- 10 MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)
- 12 MP selfie camera
Just like previous Galaxy flagships, the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus come with a bunch of software and image-processing upgrades. One standout change is that the Galaxy S25 now records in 10-bit HDR by default, offering four times richer color than 8-bit. That translates to more detail, especially in challenging lighting. Low-light video quality has also gotten a boost.
Plus, the Galaxy S25 makes pro-level editing more accessible, bringing advanced tools that were once limited to specialized software. With the new Audio Eraser, for example, you can easily remove unwanted sounds from videos by isolation and tweaking different elements like voices, music, wind or background noise.
And, if you are a more DSLR-like experience, the S25's Virtual Aperture in Expert RAW gives you full control over depth of field. Plus, for those diving into cinematic creativity, Galaxy Log takes things up a notch, offering precise color grading for a more professional touch in video production.
Portrait Studio also gets an upgrade, enabling users to create more realistic avatars with true-to-life facial expressions. Lastly, the new filters bring an analog-style aesthetic to photos and videos, adding a touch of film-like quality.
Galaxy S25 storage
The Galaxy S25 comes in various storage options to suit different needs, with the added bonus of a RAM boost. Now, all models are equipped with 12 GB of RAM.
Galaxy S25 Plus storage capacity:
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Galaxy S25 storage capacity:
- 128GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Galaxy S25 design
The Galaxy S25 series sticks with the same design language as its predecessors, but it’s a bit slimmer this time around. The Galaxy S25 models continue to use Armor Aluminum, but there's a twist – Samsung has switched things up by using recycled Armor Aluminum for the first time.
- The dimensions for the Galaxy S25 are 146.94 x 70.46 x 7.25 mm.
- The Galaxy S25 Plus measures at 158.44 x 75.79 x 7.35 mm.
Galaxy S25 in Icy Blue, Mint, Navy and Silver Shadow. | Image credit – Samsung
Of course, no design talk is complete without a mention of colors, right? The Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25 Plus are offered in:
- Navy
- Silver Shadow
- Icy Blue
- Mint
- Pink Gold (online only)
- Coral Red (online only)
- Blue Black (online only)
Galaxy S25 Plus in Icy Blue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Navy, Pink Gold, Coral Red and Blue Black. | Image credit – Samsung
Galaxy S25 display
The Galaxy S25 comes with a 6.2-inch display, while the Plus model bumps it up to 6.7 inches. Both models feature Dynamic AMOLED 2X screens, delivering a super-smooth experience with a dynamic refresh rate between 1 Hz and 120 Hz. The S25 Plus sticks with a sharp QHD+ resolution, while the standard S25 keeps it at FHD+.
Galaxy S25 battery
The Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus are sticking with the same battery size as their predecessors. This means the smaller model packs a 4,000 mAh battery, while the bigger Plus model is powered by a 4,900 mAh battery.
When it comes to charging, the Galaxy S25 supports 25W wired charging, so you can get up to 50% charge in about 30 minutes. The Galaxy S25 Plus steps it up with 45W wired charging, offering up to 65% charge in the same time frame. Just keep in mind, the charger is sold separately.
As for wireless charging, both phones top out at 15W, which might be a bit underwhelming. Reverse wireless charging is still available though.
As for wireless charging, both phones top out at 15W, which might be a bit underwhelming. Reverse wireless charging is still available though.
Galaxy S25 features and software
The Galaxy S25 series comes with One UI 7, based on Android 15, right out of the box. These new devices are also set to receive up to seven years of OS updates, meaning they’ll get major Android updates and security patches all the way through to 2032.
One UI 7 makes the Galaxy S25 series a true AI-powered companion, adapting to the user’s needs and preferences. All that is possible thanks to an ongoing partnership with Google that has the goal to bring AI to the heart of Android.
Galaxy AI
Samsung is diving deep into generative AI with the Galaxy S25 lineup. The Galaxy S25 series brings several exciting new AI-driven features, including:
- AI agents with multimodal capabilities: Enables the phone to interpret text, speech, images, and videos for more natural interactions.
- Upgraded Google’s Circle to Search: Now quickly recognizes phone numbers, emails, and URLs, allowing you to call, email, or visit a website with a single tap.
- Actionable searches with context-aware suggestions: Get recommendations for next steps based on your search.
- Seamless app switching: Easily move between apps for follow-up actions like sharing a GIF or saving event details.
- Breakthrough in natural language understanding: Find specific photos in Samsung Gallery or adjust font sizes in Settings by simply asking.
- Gemini integration: Activate with a press and hold of the side button to interact seamlessly across Samsung, Google, and third-party apps like Spotify.
- Call Transcript & Summary: Keep calls organized and summarized for easy reference.
- Writing Assist: Summarize content or format notes automatically, even when texts are selected from multiple apps.
- Drawing Assist: Combine sketches, text, or images to bring creative ideas to life.
All Galaxy S25 devices come with 6 months of Gemini Advanced and 2TB of cloud storage, completely free of charge.
Galaxy S25 hardware and specs
|
| Samsung Galaxy S25 |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| 5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 inches (~0.33 inches with camera bump) 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (~8.45 mm with camera bump) |
| Weight |
| 5.71 oz / 162.0 g |
| Materials |
| Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance |
| Water, Dust; IP68 |
| Biometrics |
| Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Keys |
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors |
| Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow |
| Size |
|---|
| 6.2-inch, 91.02% screen-to-body |
| Type |
| Dynamic AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2600 nits |
| Resolution |
| 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI |
| Protection |
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| System chip |
|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Elite SM8750-AB (3 nm) |
| Processor |
| Octa-core 2x4.47GHz Oryon V2 PhoenixL 6x3.53GHz Oryon V2 PhoenixM |
| GPU |
| Adreno 830 |
| Memory |
| 12GB (LPDDR5X)/128GB (UFS 4.0) 12GB/256GB 12GB/512GB |
| Storage expansion |
| not expandable |
| OS |
| Android (15), up to 7 OS updates |
| Type |
|---|
| 4000 mAh, Li - Ion |
| Charging |
| Fast charging Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Charge speed |
| Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
| Rear |
|---|
| Triple camera |
| Main camera |
| 50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Samsung GN3 Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Second camera |
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide) Sensor name: Sony IMX564 Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Third camera |
| 10 MP (Telephoto) Sensor name: Samsung S5K3K1 Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 67 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Flash |
| LED |
| Video recording |
| 8K UHD (30 fps), 4K UHD (60 fps), 1080p (240 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
| Front |
| 12 MP (HDR) Video capture: 4K UHD (60 fps) |
| Bluetooth |
|---|
| 5.4 |
| WLAN |
| Wi-Fi 6,Wi-Fi 6E,Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax |
| USB |
| Type-C, USB 3.2 |
| Sensors |
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Hearing aid compatible |
| M3/T4 |
| Location |
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Other |
| NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
| Headphones |
|---|
| No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers |
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| 5G Bands |
|---|
| n1, n2, n5, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready |
| LTE Bands |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 28, 30, 71 |
| TDD Bands |
| 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 3G Bands |
| 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| Data Speed |
| LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s) |
| SIM type |
| Nano SIM, eSIM |
| FCC approval |
|---|
| Date approved: Nov 26, 2024 FCC ID value: A3LSMS931U |
| Measured SAR |
| Head: 1.13 W/kg Body: 0.81 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.08 W/kg |
| Officially announced |
|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 |
| Prices (MSRP) |
| 12GB/128GB - $799 | €899 12GB/256GB - $859 12GB/512GB - $959 |
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Unlike most past Galaxy releases (except for the Galaxy S23 series), the Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 have the same chipset across all regions. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite brings a 45% boost in both single-core and multi-core performance, along with an impressive 62% improvement in web browsing. The two performance cores of the Snapdragon 8 Elite are clocked at speeds as high as 4GHz. This represents a significant improvement over the 3.3GHz clock speed of the Cortex-X4 found in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Thanks to the new chipset, the Galaxy S25 series can handle more AI tasks directly on the device, including previously cloud-based features like Generative Edit.
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite optimized for Galaxy, the S25 series boasts advanced AI image processing that delivers a 40% boost in display image scaling quality. This is coupled with Samsung’s custom Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) integrated within the processor, improving both image quality and display power efficiency.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite also comes with Vulkan Engine and enhanced Ray Tracing, bringing smoother and more realistic gaming to your mobile device.
And to keep everything running smoothly during heavy use, the Galaxy S25 series features a revamped heat dissipation system. The 40% larger vapor chamber and custom thermal interface material (TIM) ensure better thermal efficiency, even during intense AI processing.
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite optimized for Galaxy, the S25 series boasts advanced AI image processing that delivers a 40% boost in display image scaling quality. This is coupled with Samsung’s custom Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) integrated within the processor, improving both image quality and display power efficiency.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite also comes with Vulkan Engine and enhanced Ray Tracing, bringing smoother and more realistic gaming to your mobile device.
And to keep everything running smoothly during heavy use, the Galaxy S25 series features a revamped heat dissipation system. The 40% larger vapor chamber and custom thermal interface material (TIM) ensure better thermal efficiency, even during intense AI processing.
In terms of connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S25 phones support WiFi 7, which is definitely a step forward, Bluetooth 5.4 and of course, 5G connectivity.
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