Title: Exploring the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+: Firsthand Impressions
Samsung is encouraging you to consider its Galaxy S25 as your next Android phone, even over the all-encompassing Ultra variant. Both the Galaxy S25 and S25+ stand strong as alternatives to Apple or Google's offerings, with a consistent 12GB of RAM across the board, ensuring a powerful experience, even in the smaller models.
There's excitement surrounding the Galaxy S25 cameras, especially since they seem to offer comparable capabilities to the non-Ultra variants without noticeable compromises. However, it's unclear yet whether the sensors have received significant updates.
Inside the Galaxy S25
The new Galaxy S25 and S25+ phones feature a 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch screen, respectively, with vibrant colors and Adriano Contreras of Gizmodo describing the blue variant as particularly stunning. They are on the light side, with a buttery crust-like feel, but are also fingerprint magnets.
The S25 boasts a Full HD Dynamic AMOLED display, while the S25+ has a QuadHD version, both supporting a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The S25 comes with a 4000mAh battery, while the S25+ boasts a larger 4900mAh battery, almost reaching Ultra levels.
This year, both models are armed with the 3nm-sized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, ensuring robust performance, and both devices have 12GB of RAM.
An AI-Integrated Experience
The AI features in the Galaxy S25 and S25+ match those of the Ultra, including Galaxy AI and the cross-app action for seamless data transfer between apps. The Morning Brief is a new AI-driven feature that pools data from all sources to provide personalized daily news, although it might show uncensored content that some users might find intrusive.
How to Get Your Hands on the Galaxy S25 and S25+
The Galaxy S25 and S25+ are now available for pre-order. Pricing starts at $800 for 128GB storage in the Galaxy S25, while 256GB Galaxy S25+ is available at $1000. The phones are available in four colors, and if you order online from Samsung's website, you can get exclusive colors. Stay tuned for our full review of these devices!
(Note: The camera improvements and specifications for the Galaxy S25 and S25+ compared to the S25 Ultra are as follows: The main camera on the Galaxy S25 and S25+ has a 1/1.56" sensor size and a 1.0µm pixel size with dual pixel PDAF and OIS. The ultra-wide camera has a 12MP sensor, and the telephoto camera has a 10MP sensor with PDAF and OIS. The Galaxy S25 Ultra features a 200MP main camera with a 1/0.98" sensor size, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with dual pixel PDAF and Super Steady video, and a 10MP and 50MP telephoto camera with PDAF and OIS.)
The tech industry is buzzing about the advancements in Samsung's Galaxy S25 series, with many anticipating how these improvements will shape the future of Android technology. Samsung's commitment to equipping both the Galaxy S25 and S25+ with the powerful 3nm-sized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and consistent 12GB of RAM underscores this commitment to a robust and seamless user experience.
