The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the compact entry point to Samsung’s 2025 flagship line, announced on January 22 and released on February 3, 2025. It squeezes the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy silicon found in its larger siblings into a 6.2-inch body that weighs just 162 g, making it one of the few true pocket-sized flagships left on the market. Unlike the camera-maximal S25 Ultra or the larger-battery S25+, this model is built around one idea: full power with no compromise on one-handed comfort.
With a starting price of around €550 / $474 / £517 / ₹63,999, the Galaxy S25 sits in premium territory, and this article looks at where it earns that money and where buyers will feel the trade-offs. Specifications below are anchored to Samsung’s official product page and spec sheet, with chipset details confirmed by Qualcomm.
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology: | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands: | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | |
| 3G bands: | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| 4G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – International |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 – USA unlocked | |
| 5G bands: | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – International |
| 1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA unlocked | |
| Speed: | HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G |
Launch
| Announced: | 2025, January 22 |
| Status: | Available. Released 2025, February 03 |
Body
| Dimensions: | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight: | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build: | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM: | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) – INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) – USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM – CN |
| IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame |
Display
| Type: | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 480Hz PWM, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size: | 6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Protection: | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| OS: | Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset: | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU: | Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU: | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Memory
| Card slot: | No |
| Internal: | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Triple: | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features: | Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video: | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie camera
| Single: | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features: | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video: | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker: | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack: | No |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
Comms
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth: | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning: | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Radio: | No |
| USB: | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
Features
| Sensors: | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Circle to Search |
Battery
| Type: | Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Charging: | 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Misc
| Colors: | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black |
| Models: | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS |
| SAR: | 1.13 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU: | 1.29 W/kg (head) 1.36 W/kg (body) |
| Price: | € 550.00 / $ 474.45 / £ 517.00 / ₹ 63,999 |
Our Tests
| Performance: | AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10) GeekBench: 10050 (v6) 3DMark: 6755 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display: | 1395 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker: | -26.1 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery: | Active use score 13:09h |
EU LABEL
| Energy: | Class B |
| Battery: | 37:16h endurance, 2000 cycles |
| Free fall: | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability: | Class C |
Price and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S25 offers a compelling combination of features and performance. While the base price is around €550, the actual cost may vary depending on your location and retailer. Below, you’ll find the approximate price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 converted into various currencies. Please note that these are estimates based on recent exchange rates as of June 9, 2026 and may not reflect the exact price you’ll find at a retailer.
- United States: $634
- Japan: ¥101,594
- United Kingdom: £475
- Australia: A$900
- Canada: C$885
- Taiwan: NT$20,030
- Denmark: kr4.105
- Saudi Arabia: ﷼2,378
- South Korea: ₩969,324
- Germany: €550
- Brazil: R$3.276
- Vietnam: ₫16.636.858
- Kenya: KSh 82,098
- India: ₹60,694
- Indonesia: Rp 11.509.847
- Nigeria: ₦857,153
- Pakistan: ₨176,445
- Philippines: ₱39,121
- Bangladesh: ৳৭৭,৮৬৮
Why the Galaxy S25 Is a Different Proposition
The Galaxy S25 is the smallest member of the S25 family, and that compact footprint is its whole personality. At 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm, it is noticeably easier to use one-handed than the S25+ or the slab-like S25 Ultra, yet it does not cut the chipset to get there. For buyers who have grown tired of oversized phones but still want flagship internals, this is the model in the range that makes the most sense, and that focus is what separates it from the other 2025 Galaxy S devices.
Design and Build Quality
Samsung keeps the premium materials intact on the smaller model. You get a Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back wrapped around an Armor Aluminum 2 frame, plus IP68 dust and water resistance rated for immersion up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes. The colour range is unusually broad, spanning Icy Blue, Mint, Navy and Silver Shadow alongside online-exclusive Pink Gold, Coral Red and Blue Black. The 162 g weight is a standout figure in a flagship era where 200 g-plus devices are common, and it makes the S25 feel light without feeling cheap.
Display: Small Screen, Flagship Panel
The 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel runs at a 1080 x 2340 resolution with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and 480Hz PWM dimming. Samsung quotes 2600 nits peak brightness, and independent testing measured around 1395 nits in real-world use, which is more than enough for outdoor visibility. HDR10+ support and the LTPO controller that scales refresh rate down to save power round out a display that gives up almost nothing to larger Galaxy models apart from sheer size.
Performance and Software Longevity
Under the glass sits the 3 nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, an octa-core chip pairing two 4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores with six 3.53 GHz Phoenix M cores and the Adreno 830 GPU. Every configuration ships with 12GB of RAM and fast UFS 4.0 storage in 128GB, 256GB or 512GB capacities, though there is no microSD slot. Benchmarks back up the spec sheet, with an AnTuTu score above 2.19 million and a GeekBench 6 multi-core result around 10,050. Just as important for value, Samsung promises up to seven major Android upgrades on top of Android 15 and One UI 7, which makes the S25 a genuinely long-term purchase.
Camera System
The triple rear camera leads with a 50 MP f/1.8 wide sensor with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, supported by a 10 MP f/2.4 telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, plus a 12 MP ultrawide with a 120-degree field of view. Video tops out at 8K at 30fps with 10-bit HDR and HDR10+ capture, while the 12 MP front camera handles 4K selfie video. This is the same proven hardware foundation Samsung has refined across recent generations, now boosted by Galaxy AI editing tools rather than a dramatic sensor overhaul.
Battery and Charging
Battery is where the compact form factor shows its cost. The S25 carries a 4000 mAh Li-Ion cell, smaller than its plus-sized sibling, and charging stays at 25W wired (roughly 50% in 30 minutes), 15W Qi2-ready wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless. Despite the modest figures, efficiency from the 3 nm chip helps: testers recorded an active-use score above 13 hours, so day-long endurance is realistic even if charging speed and capacity trail rivals.
Connectivity and Extras
Connectivity is firmly current-generation, with Wi-Fi 7, tri-band support, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and USB Type-C 3.2 with DisplayPort output. An ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor handles biometrics, and Samsung DeX, Wireless DeX and Circle to Search extend the software toolkit. The audio setup includes stereo speakers tuned by AKG and 32-bit/384kHz playback, though there is no 3.5mm jack and no FM radio.
Who Should Buy the Galaxy S25
The Galaxy S25 is for buyers who specifically want flagship performance and long software support in a small, light phone. If you prioritise the biggest battery or the most advanced zoom camera, the S25+ and S25 Ultra make more sense. But if comfort, weight and a manageable screen size top your list, the standard S25 is the only model in the range that delivers them alongside top-tier internals.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S25 proves that a flagship does not need to be large to be powerful. It pairs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a brilliant 6.2-inch AMOLED display, a versatile triple camera and seven years of updates in a body that genuinely fits one hand. The 4000 mAh battery and 25W charging are its clearest compromises, so heavy users who never want to reach for a charger should look at the larger models. For everyone else who values a compact, premium phone built to last, the Galaxy S25 is an easy recommendation and arguably the most sensible choice in the 2025 Galaxy S lineup.
Official references
- Samsung US Galaxy S25 product page – Official Samsung product listing with model-specific specifications, display, battery, storage, colors, footnotes, and availability details for the Galaxy S25.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series B2B Spec Sheet – Official Samsung spec sheet summarizing Galaxy S25 series hardware specifications including display, OS, processor, cameras, RAM, storage, battery, connectivity, and biometrics.
- Samsung Global Newsroom Galaxy S25 Series Announcement – Official Samsung launch announcement for confirming release context, Galaxy AI claims, chipset, display, and product positioning.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy Announcement – Primary chipset-source confirmation that the Galaxy S25 series uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy globally.
- FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Equipment Authorization (fcc.gov) – Primary US regulator source for verifying Galaxy S25 model identifiers, FCC filings, and radio certification details such as FCC ID A3LSMS931U.
