Samsung has officially lifted the curtain on the Galaxy S25 FE, and while it doesn’t introduce any drastic changes in the camera department, there are still a couple of noteworthy upgrades.
Galaxy S25 FE camera: Mostly familiar, with one key change
The rear cameras are carried over from the Galaxy S24 FE, and that’s not a bad thing.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Main camera
50MP, f/1.8, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS
50MP, f/1.8, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS
Telephoto camera
8MP, F2.4, 3X zoom (75mm), PDAF, OIS
8MP, F2.4, 3X zoom (75mm), PDAF, OIS
Ultrawide camera
12MP, f/2.2, 123° FoV
12MP, f/2.2, 123° FoV
Front-facing camera
12MP, f/2.2, autofocus, 4K 60fps video
10MP, f/2.4, fixed focus, 4K 30fps video
So the new model comes with the exact same trio that gave the S24 FE its strong performance in our Camera Score test last year.
The one change Samsung made was to swap out the old 10 MP selfie camera for a new 12 MP one, which also comes with autofocus. It’s sharper, offers more flexibility for cropping or capturing more in the frame, and it finally puts the Fan Edition on par with the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup for selfies and video calls.
Video also benefits from a boost. The S25 FE keeps the same frame rate/resolution options as before (up to 8K30fps, 4K120fps, and 1080p240fps), but now adds gyro-EIS stabilization and HDR video support. This should translate into steadier footage and more balanced colors, especially in tricky lighting.
Galaxy S25 FE software camera improvements
Samsung has shown it can push image quality forward through software even when the hardware stays the same. The S25 FE should be no different.
During our hands-on, we couldn’t test the final camera software, but Samsung confirmed that refinements are coming via OTA update. Expect tweaks to color balance, detail, and exposure, along with the already-confirmed gyro-EIS stabilization and HDR video support.
Features like Circle to Search and AI-based editing in the Gallery are also here, making it easier to get good-looking shots with less effort.
Galaxy S25 FE and the PhoneArena Camera Score test: Our expectations
The Galaxy S24 FE performed surprisingly well in our custom camera test, achieving a very decent cumulative score of 150 points, which is actually higher than what many other Android flagships have achieved in the same test. We lauded the phone for its usually realistic colors, great dynamics and exposure, and clean detail.
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We expect the improved stabilization and HDR to offer better image quality in terms of clarity and dynamic range. Other than that and the slightly higher resolution of the selfie camera, there's not much else, so we don't expect major differences.
We’ll know for sure once our full tests are done, but early signs suggest Samsung has ironed out some weak spots while keeping everything that made the last Fan Edition a solid performer.
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