Pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy S25 series are now live and will run till 7 February. As a tradition with these launch has become a large part of the reason for upgrading pre-order facilities. But will you upgrade to S25?
Our practical review gives our initial decision on the series. You can also watch practical videos for more information about the Galaxy S25 trio.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera upgrade is the only camera-the ultra-wide module now has a 50MP sensor, which is more than 12MP at S20-S24 Ultra. There is also a new Snapdragon 8 Elite, which has a greater number of crunching power for image processing in ISP. See the Galaxy S25 Ultra S24 Ultra Camera Shootout to preview how much difference does these upgrade make.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung has increased the screen slightly above (6.8 “to 6.9”) by thinning the bezels, rounding the corners and adding more durable gorilla armor 2 protection (full with anti-reflex coating). The S Penn has also changed to pre-Galaxy Note 9 design as a perfectly passive device (no more wireless actions).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,299.99![]() |
$ 1,299.99![]() |
512GB 12GB RAM | ₹ 129,999![]() |
$ 1,299.99![]() |
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Is there any reason for Samsung Galaxy S25+ to exist? Last year’s only upgrade is the new chipset. Worse is that Samsung has teased the new Galaxy S25 Edge, which may lead to the next development of the plus line – or even the overall S -series. Here are our views about the time spent with prototypes (Samsung still announced when the age is planned to launch).
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Samsung Galaxy S25 was finally upgraded to 12GB RAM. But not for 256GB base storage, let’s not be too crazy. Undoubtedly, it also has a new chipset, and that’s all. Not even equal to slow 25W charge speed – and no UWB.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Well, to give some credit to Samsung, the S25 phones are 0.4 mm thinner than their predecessors and some grams are also lighter (14 grams, not bad in case of ultra). This is good, although we are not sure that we will not give priority to the increase in battery capacity instead.
Samsung Galaxy S25+
256GB 12GB RAM | $ 999.99![]() |
$ 999.99![]() |
512GB 12GB RAM | ₹ 99,999![]() |
$ 1,019.99![]() |
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Despite the rumors contrast, the prices of the Galaxy S25 series in most markets are the same as the S24 phone, although there are some exceptions, where prices have a slight jump. Some markets like America have great trade -in deal and additional features – what Samsung US is offering here. But the trade-in price in other markets is less impressive.
Samsung Galaxy S25
128 GB 12 GB RAM | $ 799.99![]() |
$ 799.99![]() |
256GB 12GB RAM | ₹ 80,999![]() |
$ 809.99![]() |
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Here are the prices of Samsung Galaxy S25 for many markets around the world:
We | |||
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S25 | S25+ | S25 Ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | $ 800 | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | $ 860 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,300 |
12GB/512GB | , | $ 1,120 | $ 1,420 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | $ 1,660 |
Europe | |||
S25 | S25+ | S25 Ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | € 900 | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | € 960 | € 1,170 | € 1,470 |
12GB/512GB | € 1,080 | € 1,290 | € 1,590 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | € 1,830 |
UK | |||
S25 | S25+ | S25 Ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | £ 800 | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | £ 860 | £ 1,000 | £ 1,250 |
12GB/512GB | £ 980 | £ 1,100 | £ 1,350 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | £ 1,550 |
Canada | |||
S25 | S25+ | S25 Ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | $ 1,200 | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | $ 1,300 | $ 1,440 | $ 1,920 |
12GB/512GB | , | $ 1,620 | $ 2,100 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | $ 2,460 |
Australia | |||
S25 | S25+ | S25 Ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | , | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | $ 1,400 | $ 1,700 | $ 2,150 |
12GB/512GB | $ 1,600 | $ 1,900 | $ 2,350 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | $ 2,750 |
India | |||
S25 | S25+ | S25 ultra | |
12 GB/128 GB | , | , | , |
12 GB/256 GB | ₹ 91,000 | ₹ 100,000 | ₹ 130,000 |
12GB/512GB | ₹ 93,000 | ₹ 112,000 | ₹ 142,000 |
12 GB/1 TB | , | , | ₹ 166,000 |
Let’s start with Samsung Galaxy S50 Ultra, which is the largest upgrade of the three with some meaningful improvement in the screen (and a suspect in S pen). Are you thinking of buying S25 Ultra?
What about Samsung Galaxy S25+ – Is it a good shopping or would you like to stop and see what S25 Edge is?
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S25 gives its flagship chipset more RAM to work compared to previous versions of small S-phones. And now the phone is even smaller! But is it worth your money?