Samsung Galaxy S25+
The size-and-price middle ground in Samsung's S25 line pairs a 6.7-inch flat display with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra, at a $300 discount and without the S Pen or fourth camera.
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy as the S25 Ultra, so raw performance is identical despite the $300+ price gap
- 14:26h measured active use is among the longest of any flat-screen flagship, from a 4900mAh cell and efficient 3nm silicon
- 45W wired charging reaches 65% in 30 minutes — noticeably faster than the standard S25's 25W and the iPhone's default speed
- Flat 6.7-inch 1440p AMOLED at 2600 nits peak avoids the S25 Ultra's curved-edge glare and reflections
- 190g and 7.3mm thick is comfortably lighter and thinner than the Ultra, without stepping down to the smaller S25's compact size
- Seven colors at launch and Samsung's usual 7-year OS and security update guarantee
- No S Pen support — that stays exclusive to the Ultra in Samsung's lineup
- Only a 3x telephoto (67mm) rather than the Ultra's longer periscope zoom, so distant subjects need more digital cropping
- 12GB RAM is fixed across both storage tiers, with no 16GB option even at 512GB
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 rather than the tougher Gorilla Armor 2 on the S25 Ultra
- Starting at $999.99, it undercuts the Ultra by less than some rivals' entire flagship-to-midrange price gap, while still missing the Ultra's headline camera and stylus features
Android Hire Verdict — Ultra performance without the Ultra price
The Galaxy S25+ is the pragmatic choice in Samsung's 2025 flagship line: it runs the identical Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset as the S25 Ultra, posts a longer measured battery life than most rivals at 14:26h, and charges faster than Samsung's smaller S25 — all for $300 less than the Ultra. What you give up is the S Pen, the longer periscope zoom, and the toughest glass in Samsung's lineup. For anyone who doesn't use a stylus and rarely shoots past 3x zoom, the S25+ is the better value than the Ultra, not just the cheaper option.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ in depth
Why the S25+ exists between the S25 and S25 Ultra
Samsung's three-tier S25 lineup splits along size and camera ambition rather than raw performance — all three run the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. The standard S25 is a compact 6.2-inch phone; the Ultra adds an S Pen, a longer periscope zoom, and tougher Gorilla Armor 2 glass at a $300+ premium; the S25+ sits between them as a larger-screened, faster-charging phone that skips the Ultra's signature features.
For buyers who want a big display and top-tier performance but don't use a stylus and rarely shoot beyond 3x zoom, the S25+ is arguably the best value in the range — you get 100% of the Ultra's chipset performance for a real price cut.
Battery and charging: quietly the best in Samsung's lineup
GSMArena measured 14:26h of active use on the S25+ — longer than the S25 Ultra's tested figure despite a smaller 4900mAh cell, largely because the S25+'s flat, lower-resolution-per-inch display draws less power than the Ultra's larger curved panel.
45W wired charging reaches 65% in 30 minutes, a clear step up from the base S25's 25W charging speed, though still behind the fastest Chinese flagships that push past 80W. Wireless charging is 15W with Qi2 Ready support and 4.5W reverse wireless.
What you lose versus the S25 Ultra
Three things separate the S25+ from the Ultra: no S Pen slot or digitizer, a shorter 3x optical telephoto (67mm) versus the Ultra's longer periscope reach, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 rather than the scratch-resistant Gorilla Armor 2 coating.
The camera gap matters most for anyone who photographs distant subjects regularly — wildlife, sports, concerts — where the Ultra's extra reach is a real practical difference, not just a spec-sheet number. For everyday photography at 1x-3x, the S25+ and Ultra produce very similar results from their shared 50MP main sensor and 12MP ultrawide.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ benchmarks
GSMArena's tested figures for a retail Galaxy S25+ with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Scores track closely with the S25 Ultra's, since both share the same chipset — the S25+'s smaller, thinner chassis has slightly less thermal headroom, so very long sustained loads throttle marginally sooner.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs the competition
How the Samsung Galaxy S25+ compares against the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $999.99 | $1,299 | $1,199 | $1,299.99 |
| Display | 6.7" flat AMOLED 120Hz | 6.9" QHD+ LTPO 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO OLED 120Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 120Hz, 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 Pro (6-core GPU) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Camera | 50MP + 10MP 3x + 12MP UW | 200MP + 5x + 3x + UW | 48MP triple, 4x tele | 200MP OIS + 50MP UW + 10MP/50MP tele |
| Battery | 4900mAh · 45W wired | 5000mAh · 60W wired | 4823mAh · 17:58h tested | 5000mAh · 45W wired / 15W wireless |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~2,133,000 | ~2,628,000 | ~2,600,000 | ~2,200,000 |
| Our score | 89/100 | 90/100 | 91/100 | 92/100 |
Samsung Galaxy S25+ full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- 2025, January 22
- Released
- 2025, February 3
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- 5G bands
- 1-41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA (international); US unlocked models add mmWave bands
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Body
- Dimensions
- 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Build
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame
- SIM
- Dual Nano-SIM + dual eSIM (international); Nano-SIM + dual eSIM (US); dual Nano-SIM (China)
- Durability
- IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
- Type
- Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
- Size
- 6.7 inches (110.2 cm²)
- Resolution
- 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9, ~513 ppi
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Platform
- OS
- Android 15 with One UI 8, up to 7 major OS updates
- Chipset
- Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
- GPU
- Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Memory
- Card slot
- No
- Internal
- 256GB or 512GB, 12GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 4.0
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple: 50 MP (wide) + 10 MP (telephoto) + 12 MP (ultrawide)
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Telephoto
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- Ultrawide
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120°, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
- Features
- Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
- Video
- 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Selfie Camera
- Single
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 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
- Other
- High-bitrate audio support
Comms
- 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
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Features
- Fingerprint
- Under-display, ultrasonic
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Other
- Samsung DeX, Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
Battery
- Type
- Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable
- Charging
- 45W wired (65% in 30 min, PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
- Tested endurance
- 14:26h active use (GSMArena)
Misc
- Colors
- Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
- Models
- SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E
- Price
- $999.99 US launch price (12GB + 256GB), $1,119.99 (512GB); £949 UK; ₹99,999 India
Samsung Galaxy S25+ FAQ
How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25+ cost in the US?
It launched at $999.99 for 12GB + 256GB, with a 512GB tier at $1,119.99. Samsung and US carriers run frequent trade-in and preorder promotions that can bring the effective price down by several hundred dollars.
Does the Galaxy S25+ use the same chipset as the S25 Ultra?
Yes — both run the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, Samsung's custom-tuned variant. Benchmark scores are nearly identical between the two phones; the Ultra's slightly larger chassis offers marginally more sustained thermal headroom under extended heavy load.
Does the Galaxy S25+ support the S Pen?
No. S Pen support remains exclusive to the Galaxy S25 Ultra in Samsung's 2025 lineup. The S25+ has no stylus digitizer or storage slot.
What's the difference between the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras?
Both share the same 50MP main sensor and 12MP ultrawide, but the S25+ has a shorter 10MP 3x telephoto (67mm) compared to the Ultra's longer periscope zoom. For everyday shots at 1x-3x the two are very similar; the Ultra pulls ahead for distant subjects.
How long does the Galaxy S25+ battery last?
GSMArena measured 14 hours 26 minutes of active use from the 4900mAh battery — among the longest results for any flat-display flagship, and longer than Samsung's own S25 Ultra despite the Ultra's larger 5000mAh cell. Charging is 45W wired, reaching 65% in 30 minutes.
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