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Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Should You Buy It?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Should You Buy It?. 1
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: The Performance. 1
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: The Cameras. 1
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Display and Design. 2
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Battery and Charging. 2
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Should You Upgrade?. 2
It’s been a while since Samsung unveiled its latest flagship lineup, but is it ‘really’ the latest?
I have been using the Samsung Galaxy S25 for the past week. The experience so far has been great – the cameras are good, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite is wonderful, and the display is just fine. The only catch would be that the S24 was and still is good.
¡Lo dije!(I said it!)
If you’re coming from a two or maybe three-year-old Android phone (totally not the S24 or even S23), this might just be the upgrade you need.
With that said, let me talk about the S25 in detail and help you make a sound buying decision.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: The Performance
If you need to power up the performance, the S25 can be the right choice.
Samsung Galaxy S25 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest and greatest (último y mejor) Snapdragon 8 Elite. Whether you’re switching between apps, scrolling through social media, or playing heavy games, everything runs smoothly like a knife through butter.
In the past week and so, I tested this phone extensively on my high-speed Optimum Internet, which is by far my favorite internet provider because of its tailored for Spanish speakers Optimum servicio al cliente en español, reliable service, and contract-less plans. I thought that it might stutter after a long multitasking session, but it held out pretty well.
I tested it through long gaming sessions (knocking down opponents with one sniper shot in COD Mobile) and heavy multitasking, and it was great. The 12GB RAM configuration greatly helps with the multitasking. The switching between apps is like a clockwork and background running apps opens up instantly and exactly where I left them.
The only time I noticed a slight dip in performance was when I touched the 2+ hour mark during my gaming session and that was because of the heat the demanding games produced. Other than that, it was pretty much flawless. If you’re using an older Android phone, you will notice the heavy jump in performance with the Galaxy S25.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: The Cameras
I have been a fan of Samsung’s S series cameras, and the S25 just lives up to my fanatismo(fanaticism).
Let me start with the specs first: on the back, it has a 50MP main shooter, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capability, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor. On the front, it has a good ol’ 12MP sensor, which takes nice selfies and is good enough for your video calls.
It looks okay on paper, but how does it perform in real life?
According to my usage during the daytime when the scene was well lit, the photos came out nice and crispy (agradable y crujiente) from the main 50MP sensor. The color reproduction and dynamic range were great. The telephoto lens was decent, though it heavily struggled in low light. The same story followed the ultrawide lens – it did a good job in well-lit conditions, but like most ultrawide lenses, it lost detail when the lighting wasn’t ideal.
Portrait mode was a standout here, and I think Samsung has cracked the code of portraits as it offered precise subject separation and natural-looking background blur.
All in all, it’s a fine camera system. However, if photography is your top priority, I suggest looking at other options like the Google Pixel 9 and iPhone 16, which might edge it out in certain areas.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Display and Design
This is a nice looking vibrant Super AMOLED display with symmetrical bezels all around. I just love it. The screen is exactly the same as last year’s. I know it is a little off, but I don’t think there is much left to upgrade apart from that punch-hole camera.
Specification-wise, it is a 6.2-inch 120hz LTPO display that is Super AMOLED and has HDR10+ support, which makes the content consumption even sweeter (más dulce).
As for design, Samsung is keeping it neat, same as the last year. The edges are rounded for a comfortable grip, and the aluminum frame gives it a premium feel. The camera module has the Samsung design philosophy.
The only changes you will feel are the rings around the camera lenses and the 5G antenna has moved to the other side. Apart from that, it is identical to last year’s Galaxy S24.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Battery and Charging
Battery life is solid (sólido), and it is giving me 7-8 hours of screen time, thanks to a 4000mAh cell, the efficient Snaogragon 8 Elite, and the LTPO display. The phone can easily last a full day with all types of heavy users. Gaming and video streaming drains it faster, but for regular use, it holds up well.
Charging speeds are okay-ish with the 25W fast charger, taking the phone from 0 to around 50% in just 30 minutes. However, wireless charging speeds haven’t seen much of an improvement – it’s still 15W, but it is now wireless Qi2.1 technology.
Overall, the experience is fine, but it is subpar when compared with the likes of the OnePlus 13.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Review: Should You Upgrade?
Let me address the elephant (elefante en la habitación) in the room: should you swipe your credit card to buy the Samsung Galaxy S25? Yes, if you’re using a three- or four-year-old Android, and you’re tired of slowdowns, poor battery life, and outdated cameras, the S25 is worth considering. If you’re using S24 or even S23, I don’t think you should upgrade because it doesn’t offer that much.