Samsung has dropped its latest flagship lineup, and the Galaxy S25+ is sitting right in the middle of the pack—offering premium features without the Ultra’s hefty price tag. But is it worth your money, or should you just go for the regular S25? Let’s break it down.
Design & Build: Sleek, Slim, and Surprisingly Light
At first glance, the Galaxy S25+ might look like an identical copy of its predecessor, but Samsung has made some subtle changes. aiat is slimmer than before at just 7.3mm thick and weighs only 190g. That makes it noticeably more compact and easier to hold, especially compared to some of the bulkier flagships out there.
The phone features completely flat metallic rails with a premium glass back and front, making it feel sleek and modern.
However, while the glass back looks stunning, it’s a smudge magnet. If you hate constantly wiping fingerprints off your phone, you might want to slap a case on it.
Samsung has also refreshed the color palette this year. The Silver variant we tested looks elegant but there are other vibrant options to suit different styles.
And, of course, it’s still IP68-rated for dust and water resistance, so accidental spills or quick dips in water won’t be a problem.
Display: Samsung Flexing on the Competition Again
If there’s one area where Samsung always dominates, it’s displays. The Galaxy S25+ rocks a stunning 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Everything from scrolling to gaming feels ultra-responsive, and the 2600 nits peak brightness makes it even better for outdoor use. HDR content looks phenomenal, with deep blacks and punchy colors that make movies and games pop.
Haptics are also excellent, with precise vibrations that add to the overall premium feel.
Performance: Samsung Ditches Exynos (Finally!)
For years, Samsung’s Exynos chips have been hit-or-miss, but this time, they’ve gone all-in on Snapdragon across all markets. The Galaxy S25+ is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy—a custom-tuned version of Qualcomm’s latest chip.
Geekbench scores show that the S25+ excels in multi-core performance, even beating the iPhone 16 Plus.
Whether you’re playing Genshin Impact at max settings, jumping between multiple apps, or editing videos, the S25+ handles it effortlessly. And thanks to a 15% larger vapor cooling chamber, it stays cooler under heavy loads.
Daily use is just as smooth, with fast app launches, seamless multitasking, and zero lag. Combine that with the 120Hz refresh rate, and you’ve got a device that feels incredibly fluid.
Software: One UI 7 & The Power of Galaxy AI
The S25+ runs on One UI 7, based on Android 15, and Samsung has really refined the experience this time around. It’s fast, intuitive, and more polished than ever.
A big reason for this is Galaxy AI. Now in its second year, Samsung’s AI-powered features actually feel useful rather than gimmicky.
Circle to Search makes looking things up effortless—just draw a circle around anything on-screen, and Google Gemini will fetch relevant info.
Note Assist helps summarize long notes, extract key details, and even translate text in real-time.
I'm also a fan of the new Now Bar feature, which lets you keep live activities running at the bottom of the lock screen while controlling your music app without unlocking the phone.
Samsung has officially replaced Bixby with Google Gemini. Long-pressing the power button now brings up Gemini, which is miles ahead of most smartphone assistants when it comes to answering questions and handling requests.
Samsung is also promising 7 years of Android updates and security patches, so the S25+ will stay fresh for years to come.
Battery & Charging: Solid, But Could Be Better
The S25+ is packed with a 4,900mAh battery, which is a slight upgrade from last year. In real-world usage, it easily lasts a day and a half with moderate to heavy usage.
In our battery test (3 hours of YouTube streaming over Wi-Fi at max brightness), it dropped to 86%, which is impressive.
With 45W wired charging, the S25+ goes from 0 to 100% in about 70 minutes. That’s not as fast as many other flagships out there.
Wireless charging is still capped at 15W, but there’s Qi2 support this time, which enables better magnetic charging—if you buy a compatible Qi2 case.
Cameras: A Familiar Setup, But AI Boosts Make a Difference
On paper, the S25+ has the same triple-camera setup as its predecessor:
50MP main sensor
10MP 3x telephoto
12MP ultrawide
But don’t let the unchanged specs fool you—Samsung has improved image processing with better HDR, sharper details, and more natural skin tones.
Daylight shots are vibrant, with excellent dynamic range. Low-light photos have less noise and improved shadow details. Zoom performance is solid, with the 3x optical telephoto delivering crisp results, even at 10x zoom.
Portraits look great, though Samsung still leans towards punchier colors rather than realistic tones. Selfies are crisp and detailed, though Samsung’s processing can sometimes exaggerate colors (my green hoodie looked turquoise).
For video, the S25+ shoots 4K 60FPS with impressive stabilization, and there’s even 4K 60FPS Log recording, which is great for those who like to tweak footage in post-production.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy the Galaxy S25+?
The Galaxy S25+ is priced at ₹99,999 for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. If you’re looking for a balanced flagship with a premium design, top-tier display, long software support, and AI-driven features, the Galaxy S25+ is a fantastic choice. It offers better battery life, a larger display, and faster charging than the regular S25 while keeping a more reasonable price than the Ultra.
However, if you prefer a smaller phone or want to save money, the regular S25 still gives you most of the same experience, just in a more compact package.
